2010 Debut Author Challenge
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Yeah! I'm so happy that there is going to be another Debut Author Challenge! *squee!*
- The objective is to read a set number of YA (Young Adult) or MG (Middle Grade) novels from debut authors published this year.* I'm going to challenge everyone to read at least 12 debut novels! I’m hoping to read at least 30! You don’t have to list your choices right away, but if you do feel free to change them throughout the year. I will also be focusing on mostly Young Adult novels.
- Anyone can join, you don’t need a blog to participate. If you don’t have a blog you can always share your views by posting a review on Amazon.com/BarnesandNoble.com/GoodReads/Shelfari, or any other bookish site.
- The challenge will run from January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010. You can join at anytime!
You’ll have to do all the research to make sure a novel meets the criteria for the challenge. I do have a few sites that can help with your search; 2010: A Book Odyssey, AuthorsNow & The Class of 2k10 (website to be launched).
Check out the rest of challenge information here and to sign up visit this post.
The Naughty List by Suzanne Young*
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa*
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
Palace Beautiful by Sarah Deford Williams
The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab
Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healey
The Secret Year by Jennifer Hubbard
The Cinderella Society by Kay Cassidy
Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken
Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omulolu
The Line by Teri Hall
The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin by Josh BERK!
The Snowball Effect by Holly Nicole Hoxter
Forget-Her-Nots by Amy Brecount White
Princess for Hire by Lindsey Leavitt
Everlasting by Angie Frazier
Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus
The Deathday Letter by Sean Hutchinson
Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien
Prophecy of Days - Book One: The Daykeeper's Grimoire by Christy Raedeke
Sea by Heidi R. Kling
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler
Everlasting by Angie Frazier
A Love Story: Starring My Dead Best Friend by Emily Horner
Hunger by Jackie Kessler
Posts
November 25, 2009 9:11 PM
You're so far ahead, Strand-Master! It's almost unfair how Strand-Mastery you are. Also, thanks for correctly spelling my name as BERK! I was hoping that would catch on :)
November 27, 2009 11:12 AM
Lucky you for already being ahead of the game, lol. I can't wait to begin mine :)
November 27, 2009 11:21 AM
YAY! Thanks for joining the challenge! It's going to be so much fun! And what a great list! Happy reading! Woot Woot!
November 27, 2009 12:08 PM
Thanks for including Forget-Her-Nots, Sharon! You rock!
-Amy (Brecount White)
November 29, 2009 7:56 PM
Great list!
November 29, 2009 10:35 PM
I'm SO excited I made your list! Thank you! :)
Christy Raedeke
December 1, 2009 12:43 AM
Shadow Hills made your list! Hooray! I am so pumped! (And totally jealous that you've read The Body Finder---I can't wait for that one.)
December 7, 2009 10:31 AM
I love this challenge! I already have a few of these on my own TBR list, like The Line by Terry Hall.
I really want to read:
- The Cinderella Society by Kay Cassidy
- Escape From Camp David by Dee Garretson
- The Red Umbrella by Christina Gonzalez
Yep,looks like I'll be joining you!