06/03/11

Early Buzz (1)

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Even though I often get book months before they come out (advance reader copies) I usually don’t end up reading a book until it’s closer to the release date. Mostly because I have a reading schedule and am often reading the books I’ll need reviews for in the next few weeks.

Sometimes I make exceptions. I wish I could more often.

Below I have five titles that you are going to want to add to your wish-lists. You should pre-order them… you should plan on reading them… because they are soooo good! I’ll be posting by reviews a little bit closer to their release dates, but for now, enjoy the preview!

The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton

will be released: September 27 from Tor Books

Not your typical Faerie story. You are going to love the characters and the setting. This is one of those reads that is a complete escape from everything around you. I even quoted this one: The Faerie Ring is an enchanting novel, woven with dramatic adventure, intriguing faerie lore and a charming love story! I couldn’t stop turning the pages even though I didn’t want the story to end!

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

will be released: September 29 from Dutton

If you’ve read Anna and the French Kiss I’m sure you are dying for this novel. And it is that good. I think it’s even better than Anna. Now I read this title in public, at the airport actually, so you could imagine my dismay when the book made me cry…. twice. And it wasn’t so much that it was sad, but I made such a strong connection with these characters it was hard to not be emotionally involved. You are going to LOVE this one.

Mercy Lily by Lisa Albert

will be released: October 11 from Flux

Can a book be heartbreaking and hopeful at the same time? It must be possible because that’s what I felt when reading Mercy Lily. If you want to read about a couragous teenager, one that makes difficult unselfhish decisions when those thoughts should be the furthest from her mind, this is a book for you. You won’t soon forget Lily! I quoted this one too: A beautifully written and heart-wrenching story about friendship, love and finding the courage to let go.

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

will be released: September 27 from Simon & Schuster

The cover was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I had wanted to read this one, because it sounds wicked creepy… but when I saw the cover, I HAD to read it. And I probably wouldn’t have read it so soon, had I not been interviewing Michelle in front of an audience at BEA, but I’m so glad that I read it when I did. Because… WOW. There is a reason this book was one chosen for the YA Buzz panel this year, and that’s because it’s magnificent. Noah… swoon.

The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler

will be released: November 21 from Razorbill

Honestly if a book has Jay Asher’s name on it, I’m going to read it. (And it’s about damn time there is another one with his name on it.) I hadn’t read anything by Carolyn but I’ve always heard good things about her books… so I knew this was going to be good. And it was. I had a overdose of 90′s nostalgia while reading this thing, it was comical in that regard. It’s strange to think how far we’ve come in that short that time. I loved that I thought I had this story figured out, I just knew the way it was going to end, or so I thought. Does anyone know if that cover is final? It just seems sort of plain for such an epic book.  This is NOT the final cover! And I can’t fail to mention that movie rights to the book have already been sold…. I told ya, EPIC.

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  1. Erin
    6/3/2011

    Lola is BETTER than Anna? How is that even possible?! Can't wait!

    Thanks for the other recs, too! I like early buzz. It gives me more time to be excited for upcoming titles.

    Erin @ Quitting My Day Job

  2. Megan Swicegood
    6/3/2011

    Very excited to hear you liked Lola – I'm really looking forward to that one.

  3. Mocha ღ Latte
    6/3/2011

    I can't wait for Faerie Ring and Lola's release!
    Kiki's story sounds extremely exciting and refreshing and Stephanie's accompanying novel for Anna sounds just as swell!
    -Mocha from A Cupcake and A Latte: YA Reads, Reviews & More!.

  4. Beth S.
    6/3/2011

    Cannot WAIT for Lola! I requested an ARC from the publisher but I don't know if I'll get one. I hope so.

    I also am truly looking forward to The Future of Us. I loved 13 Reasons Why and the premise behind TFOU sounds awesome!

  5. Faith E Hough
    6/3/2011

    I'm really looking forward to The Faerie Ring!

  6. Mary De Bastos
    6/3/2011

    These sound FAB! Thanks for sharing!

  7. Sandra
    6/3/2011

    Thanks for the heads up!

  8. Shooting Stars Mag
    6/3/2011

    I reallyyy want The Future of Us. The 90's was my childhood, so that aspect has my interest.

    Also, need to read ANNA still but I'm glad LOLA is just as awesome.

    -Lauren

  9. Kailia Sage
    6/3/2011

    Lola and Mara Dyer!!!!????? Lucky! I'm so glad you liked them!

  10. Cliona
    6/3/2011

    I WANT TO READ THESE BOOKS NOW!!!

  11. Shannon the BookStalker
    6/3/2011

    All but Mercy Lily are on my MUST READ list. I've even already Pre-ordered my copy of Lola and the Boy Next Door! Can't wait to read them and maybe I'll even give Mercy Lily another look. The premise didn't really grab me the first time I read about it.

  12. Felicity
    6/3/2011

    I was planning on reading Lola and Mara Dyer, but now I'm interested in all of them. This is a really cool preview, and I hope this becomes a regular meme:)

  13. Natalie Aguirre
    6/3/2011

    I can't wait to read The Faerie Ring. I have an ARC coming. Yea!

  14. Rebecca Herman
    6/4/2011

    I got the faerie ring at bea and plan to read it soon, it looks great and I love historical fantasy!

  15. Megan
    6/4/2011

    I started reading The Future of Us in all the signing lines I was standing in at BEA. It was great company. I haven't finished it yet, but I got a huge kick out of all the 90s nostalgia, too. It *is* wild how far we've come since then even though, I swear, it seems like the 90s were like….yesterday!

  16. Anonymous
    6/4/2011

    Not really interested in the Fae stuff, however, I'll give almost anything a try.

    I too will read anything with Jay Asher's name on it.

    And all I can say is if Lola is better than Anna… well… I honestly am not sure if that is possible. That is like thinking about infinity.

  17. Khy
    6/4/2011

    LolaLolaLolaLolaLolaLolaLolaLolaLolaLola

  18. Jen @ A Book and a Latte
    6/4/2011

    Thanks so much for this post! I'm dying to read all of these now, most were already on my TBR list… now adding The Future of Us. Thanks! ~ Jen @ A Book and a Latte

  19. Nina
    6/5/2011

    So I guess I am clearly not alone in my anticipation for Lola!! The end of September will be here before I know it, right?! ;)

  20. Melina
    6/5/2011

    I want to read them all. What a great new feature.

  21. YA Bibliophile
    6/6/2011

    You totally just made me move a few of these up on my TBR pile. I don't know if this is a good thing or not!

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