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2017 YA Showcase Wrap Up: Part 2

Dec 11, 2016

This is part 2 of my YA Showcase wrap up. The YA Showcase is an annual event held by the Centre for Youth Literature. It’s an event where publishers around Australia highlight some of their books coming in the new year. Check out part 1 here and see some of the books that I am looking forward to in 2017.

Because there were a lot of books talked about, I’m not going to go in-depth on all of them. However, I’ve selected a few that I cannot wait to get my hands on and devour. Some of the ones that I have highlighted don’t have covers yet, but I cannot wait to see what is to come. Check out part 1 now

Gap Year in Ghost Town by Micheal Pryor: Let’s get this straight – ghost are everywhere. I can see them. You can’t. And, see them or not, they are dangerous. Coming July 2017

The Things We Promise by J.C Burke: Set in the 1990’s, the only things that Gemma can think about is looking perfect for her first school formal. Her brother Billy; New York’s up and coming make-up artists has made her the ultimate promise – he will be there to make her night perfect. But, when he returns both her and their family are hiding secrets. And Gemma’s life is changed forever when her brother is diagnosed with HIV positive. Coming March 2017.

Avenged (Ruined #2) by Amy Tintera: Em is determined to bring peace to her home. But when winning the war could mean betraying her family, Em faces an impossible choice between loyalty and love. Em must stay one step ahead of her enemies—and her blood—before she’s the next victim in this battle for sovereignty. Sequel to Ruined, coming May 2017

Other Titles:

Frogkisser by Garth Nix: March 2017

Living on Hope Street by Demet Divaroren: June 2017

Life is a # (Mad as Hell) by Gabrielle Williams: June 2017

The Diviners: Books #3 by Libba Bray: September 2017

Nexus (Zeroes #3) by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti: October 2017

Illuminae #3 by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff: November 2017

The Impossible Story of Oliver in Love by Tonya Alexandra: This story is for anyone who’s ever felt invisible. This story is for anyone who sees the possible in the impossible. Oliver is invisible to everyone, but her true love. But, what happens when Mr Right feels like Mr Wrong. Coming April 2017

Vigilante by Kady Cross: A brutally honest, uncompromising story about a teen girl who decides to take matters into her own hands. Coming May 2017

Other Titles:

Dawn Study (Soulfinders #3) by Maria V. Snyder: February 2017

Lifeblood (Everlife #2) by Gena Showalter: March 2017

When it’s Real by Erin Watt: June 2017

Down the Line by Michael Panckridge: March 2017

Clearing the Pack by Michael Panckridge: March 2017

Harry Kruize, Born to Lose by Paul Collins: March 2017

Dragon Apocalypse DC Green: April 2017

Ballad for a Mad Girl by Vikki Wakefield: Part ghost thriller, part coming of age with honest and relatable characters. Coming May

Beautiful Mess by Claire Christian: A raw and relatable novel about grief, finding yourself in the world and falling in love for the very first time. Coming August

Other Titles:

Night Swimming by Steph Bowe: April 2017

Marsh and Me by Martine Murray: May 2017

Survivors Club by Michael Bornstein and Debbie Bornstein Holinstat: April 2017

Gaolbird by Simon Bannard: August 2017

Valentine by Jodi McAlister: A smart, witty and page-turning YA series with a paranormal twist. Coming February

Mr Romanov’s Garden in the Sky by Robert Newton: A novel full of heart, warmth and friendship. Coming March

Geekerella by Ashley Poston: Part romance, part love story to nerd culture and all totally adorable. Coming April

Other Titles:

A Shadow’s Breath by Nicole Hayes: February 2017

One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr: January 2017

And that is it for part 2. I am so excited for a lot of these books and cannot wait to start reading them all. What books are you excited for to read next year? Do we share any that is the same? Have you read anything by these authors before? Nevertheless, don’t forget to check out part 1

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2017 YA Showcase Wrap Up: Part 1

Dec 10, 2016

On Tuesday, I went to the annual Centre for Youth Literature Showcase. It’s an event where publishers around Australia highlight some of their books coming in the new year. After going to the showcase last year, I was quick on the mark to get tickets for the 2017 showcase and it was worth it. With 14 publishers present, we were introduced to many books to come, some I already knew and some that now, I cannot wait to read.

It’s a great event for libraries, bloggers and readers alike. The YA Showcase is great to know what books are coming, but also it’s an amazing event to talk with people from the industry. Bloggers are always talking with publishers and authors from behind the screen, but it’s a fantastic thing to sometimes know what they look like.

I’ve also decided to split this wrap-up into two parts. There was a lot of books talked about and I don’t want any of you to get bored. You can now check out part 2.

The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles: I already have an ARC of this one, but I cannot wait to get stuck into it. The Edge of Everything is an epic romance fantasy adventure that straddles two worlds. February 9th, 2017

We Come Apart by Sarah Crossan and Brain Conaghan: I don’t read much verse, but this novel has caught my eye. Told through dual perspectives, We Come Apart tells the story of Nicu and Jess, two troubled teens whose paths cross in the unlikeliest of places. Coming March 2017

Other Titles:

Life in a Fishbowl by Len Vlahos: January 2017

Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer: April 2017

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas: May 2017

A Court of Thorns and Roses Colouring Book by Sarah J. Maas: May 2017

Thorne of Glass Untitled Novella #1 by Sarah J. Maas: 27 June 2017

Thorne of Glass #6 by Sarah J. Maas: September 2017

The World of Thorne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas: October 2017

You Got This by Pip Harry: Follows two girls; one homeless and trying to find her way back home, the other lost and trying to find herself.

Untidy Towns by Kate O’Donnell: Explained as a little bit of Gilmore Girls a little but of Nick Earls. Country towns, friendship, families, finding yourself and kissing. Coming 2017

Other Titles:

Love, Ghost and Nose Hair by Steven Herrick – Reprinted

A Place Like This by Steven Herrick – Reprinted

That Stubborn Seed of Hope: Stories by Brain Falkner: 2017

The Secrets We Share by Nova Weetman (The Secrets We Keep #2) : #LoveOZYA

Remind Me How This Ends by Gabrielle Tozer: Old Best Friends come into contact again, when both their lives are a mess. What starts off as friendly banter turns into an ugly mess and someone will get hurt. June 13, 2017

Begin, End, Begin: a #LoveOZYA Anthology: This all-new collection will show the world exactly how much there is to love about Aussie YA. With Authours Melissa Keil, Will Kostakis, Ellie Marney, Jaclyn Moriarty, Michael Pryor, Alice Pung, Gabrielle Tozer, Lili Wilkinson and Danielle Binks.

Other Title:

Crave the Mark by Veronica Roth: January 17th, 2017

The Secret Science of Magic by Melissa Keil: Unconventional romance, perfect timing and making friends with the weirdos.

In the Dark Spaces by Cally Black: An electric rollercoaster ride through dark space. Coming July 2017

Other Titles:

Amelia Westlake by Erin Gough: Late 2017

The City of Night Neverending (Paladero #2) by Steven Lochran: April 2017

Silver Stars (Soldier Girls #2) by Micheal Grant: March 2017

IDA by Alison Evans: Ida can shift between parallel universes, allowing her to follow alternative paths. When she sees her doppelganger, she starts to wonder if she’s actually in control of her ability, and whether there are effects far beyond what she’s considered. Entertaining, moving and relevant. Coming January.

Finding Nevo by Nevo Zisin: An autobiography about gender and everything that comes with it.

Other Title:

Dragonkeeper: Bronze Brid Tower by Carole Wilkinson: Coming March

Friends Anonymous by Simmone Howell, Fiona Wood and Cath Crowley: Three different girls, come together and become unlikely friends.

The Hero Trilogy by S.D Gentill: The retelling of Homer’s epic tale through the eyes of a young girl – new covers

Other Titles:

Draekora (The Medoran Chronicles #3) by Lynette Noni: Published in April

Jennifer Cellardoor by J.M Donellan: Coming 2017

And that is it for part 1. I am so excited for a lot of these books and cannot wait to start reading them all. What books are you excited for to read next year? Do we share any that is the same? Have you read anything by these authors before? Nevertheless, remember to come back tomorrow for part 2.

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Event Wrap Up – 2016: The Year Ahead in Youth Literature

Dec 2, 2015

Last night I headed on a train towards the city for the third time in three weeks for book events. It’s been a weeks full of bookish events and I have really loved them all but the Centre for Youth Literature, 2016: The Year Ahead in Youth Literature.

Let me tell you 2016 is going to be an epic year. There is some many amazing books coming out that I just can’t wait to get my hands on everything. I am going to need more money and room to get what is coming out in the new year.

Though they were running a little late it was all worth in the end. Everyone was given a book on the way in and I was lucky enough to grab Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Which can I am so excited about. Then they had some tables set up where we pamphlet from most of the publishers, we also got to grab a copy of A Corner Of White by Jaclyn Moriarty.

After everyone was seated the event started. Each publisher had 5 minutes to talk about some books that they have coming on in 2016. I am not going to talk about every single book that was talked about last night because the post about be way too long. But here we go.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas.

Come on its Sarah J. Maas and it’s the sequel to A Court of Thorns and Roses probably one of my favourite books from 2015 so lets just say I am a little excited for A Court of Mist and Fury. You can check out my review of the first book here. (May)

When We Collided by Emery Lord.

Sounds absolutely incredible and heartbreaking. When We Collided tells the story of Vivi and Jonah. It’s about grief, romance and mental illness and it’s going to be an adventure full of laugh, tears and more. (April)

The Leaving by Tara Altebrando

Six Children were taken and eleven years only 5 return. They have no idea where they have been or what they have been doing. The Leaving is said to be for fans of We Were Liars. (June)

Other Bloomsbury Books: Thorne of Glass 5 by Sarah J. Maas (September), Stealing Snow by Danielle Paige (October)

The Stars of Oktober Bend by Glenda Millard

A girl with a brain injury that writes poems to express her words and a boy soldier who has lost all his family. A beautiful, romantic and heartbreaking and emotional read. (Feb)

Dreaming the Enemy by David Metzenthen

Johnny has returned from war in Vietnam, he doesn’t carry a weapon but carries photos of the dead. Johnny tries to find a way back from the nightmare of war to a sense of hope for the future. A deeply moving exploration of trauma and recovery. (April)

More from Allen and Unwin: The Way We Roll by Scot Gardner (March), Promising Azra by Helen Thurloe (September)

Between Us by Clare Atkins (2016)

Skylarking by Kate Midenhall (August)

My First Lesson: Stories Inspired by Laurinda by Alice Pung (September) A Collection of short stories by teens that have been inspired by Alice Pung’s Laurinda.

Passenger by Alexandra Bracken

Musicians, Pirates, high seas. Yes please. (February)

The Outliers by Kimberly McCreight

Wired, intriguing and full of Mystery, The Outliers follows Wylie as she tries to find her best friend Cassie paired with Jasper the one guy that sent Cassie off the rails.

More Books for HarperCollins: Lady Helen and the Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman (January), The Yearbook Commitee by Sarah Ayoub (March), Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes (May).

This Raging Light by Estelle Laure

Her Dad went crazy, her mum left, she has to look after her little siter and pay the bills and she is about to experience a messy first love. (January)

Book of Lies by Teri Terry

Twins that have never meet. One good, one evil; and one will destroy the other. But who can be trusted when no one is as they seem? (March)

In the Dark, In the Woods by Eliza Wass

A dark, intense, thrilling novel that test the bounders of what is family and what 6 siblings have be brought up to believe. (June)

More books from Hachette: Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard (February), The Crystal Run by Sheila O’Flanagan (June), The Loose Ends List by Carrie Firestone (May), Eight Rivers of Shadow by Leo Hunt (July), Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo (September), The Loneliness of Distant Beings by Kate Ling (September), Blood for Blood by Ryan Graudin

Firstlife by Gena Showalter

Tenley has been locked in the Prynne Asylum for the last thirteen months because she can’t decided where she wants to live when she dies. (March)

What I Saw by Beck Nicholas

King Hit that leaves a town shattered but is anyone ready for the truth. A complicated romance about a girl with everything on the line and a boy with nothing to lose. (March)

More Books for Harlequin: Soldier by Julie Kagawa (May), Valentine by Jodi McAlister (October)

The Special Ones by Em Bailey

Esther is one of the Special Ones – The Special Ones are not allowed to leave. They live under his protection in a remote farmhouse. But Esther knows that she is a fake and she knows that he will get rid of her if he finds out. (April)

More Books from Hardie Grant; Bro by Helen Chebette (February), The Riders of Thunder Realm by Steve Lochran (July), The Secret Science of Magic by Melissa Keil (September).

Coasting by Ben Karwan

This sounds like a nice summer read that is full of fun, laughs and maybe some tears.(January)

Special by Georgia Blain
Sounds like a really intriguing read that is going ot be quite exciting. (April)

More Books from Random House: Anna and the Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit (February), The Other Side of Summer by Emily Gale (June), Black by Fleur Ferris (July).

A Tangle of Gold by Jaclyn Moriarty (March), An Untitled work from Randa Adbel-Fattah (July), Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley (August)

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare

It’s Cassandra Clare enough said. (March)

How Not to Disappear by Clare Furniss

Hattie is a pregnant teenager who goes on a road trip with her great-aunt that she didn’t know existed. (February)

Thanks for Trouble by Tommy Wallach

Patrick hasn’t spoken in five years. While his friends at school plan their futures, Patrick spends his time in hotels watching guests when he meets Zelda a silver head girl who will show him that maybe there are few things left worth living for. (March)

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson

I love Morgan Matson and when someone has everything planned out it’s always going to go wrong. (May)

More Books for Simon and Schuster: Girl up by Laura Bates (May)

Waer by Meg Caddy

Lowell Sencha finds the strange girl lying as if dead on the riverbank, he is startled to find that she is like them: waer. Human, but able to assume the form of a wolf.

You Know Me Well by David Levithan and Nina LaCour.

Classmates Mark and Kate have sat next to each other for a year, but have never spoken. One night, far from home, their paths cross, and soon, they realize they know each other better than anyone else.

More books from Text Publishing; Iris and the Tiger by Leanne Hall (January), Elizabeth and Zenobia by Jessica Miller (July), Max by Sarah Cohen-Scali, The Book of Whispers by Kimberley Starr, The Road to Winter by Mark Smith.

House of Witches by Nikki Buick

100 Years, Stories (September)

More books from UQP; Aurora by Elizabath Kasmer (September), Another Night in Mullet Town by Steven Herrick (July), Everything is Changed by Nova Weetman (August), The Secrets We Keep by Nova Weetman (April), One Would think the Deep by Claire Zorn (May).

Yellow by Megan Jacobson

A teenage ghost is speaking to Fourteen-year-old Kirra through a broken phone booth. Kirra and the ghost make a pact. She’ll prove who murdered him almost twenty years ago if he does three things for her. He makes her popular, he gets her parents back together, and he doesn’t haunt her

Things I Didn’t Say by Kylie Fornasier

Piper Rhodes doesn’t talk once she steps outside her house. She changes school and hopes that everything will be different. Then she meets West school captain, star soccer player, the boy everyone talks about.

More Books from Penguin: Frankie by Shuvaun Plozza (April), We Were Never Here by Krystal Sutherland, The Last Star by Rick Yancey (May), The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis.

And there we go! There is so many amazing books coming out in 2016. What are some that you are looking forward to?