Looking back at it now, it was a really solid reading year. I mean, it did its usual (for me) thing and meandered its merry way, here and there, up and down, and in fits and starts across the span of all twelve months. But it really did shape up nicely. Which is a good thing, because it was—shockingly, I know—another year in which we so desperately needed the authors and books and words of the world to come through for us. And they did, didn't they? I am, as ever, so grateful for them and their willingness to push through every barrier and battle that I know must try to keep them from putting their visions on paper. And so, as has long been my custom, I record here my list of published books that saw me through the year. Gifts, every one. (listed in the order in which I read them) The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake Bride by Ali Hazelwood You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian Once Persuaded, Twice Shy by Melodie Edwards Lucky Bounce by Cait Nary Lips Like Sugar by Jes...
Great interview. I find it fascinating to find out why other people love YA so much, especially when it seems a lot of people have an aversion to it.
ReplyDeleteYou have read Saving Francesca though, havent you?
Thanks, Carla! And I am sorry to say I haven't read SAVING FRANCESCA yet. The first Marchetta I read was JELLICOE ROAD and it blew me away so completely I was afraid to glom her other stuff in case it didn't live up. Then I read FINNIKIN and was so utterly underwhelmed it was depressing. But I've heard so many good things about FRANCESCA that I definitely need to give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this feature, Angie! I really love your answers. :) And thanks for putting up a link here on your blog. Here's to more YA for us!
ReplyDeleteYou really do. I read Francesca before Jellicoe road and i absolutely adored it. One of my favourites
ReplyDeleteChachic, it was my pleasure. Thanks for inviting me! I love dropping in on my favorite bloggers and staying for a spell. ;)
ReplyDeleteCarla, all right then. It's officially bumped up on the list!
Yes, I second Carla's recommendation of Saving Francesca. I'd really like to know what you think of it. Thanks again for doing the feature, Angie! And for dropping by again to respond to comments. :)
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