Challenge 1 of 2016: New, New, New!!

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

It's probably Middle Grades YA which should count.

[Amber]

Finished my 5th - February New Release: .

Updated original post#13.

[R.A.]

Finished for a new author.

[Gremlin]

Folks should be updated, now - but let me know if I missed anything!

[Gremlin]

Also, a reminder to any folks hoping to get a February title - you need to have started your Feb release by the end of today! (Thank goodness it's a leap year!).

[Linda]

Gremlin wrote: "Also, a reminder to any folks hoping to get a February title - you need to have started your Feb release by the end of today! (Thank goodness it's a leap year!)."

I was going to ask about this, because I started but I can't find my kindle, so I haven't finished it yet. By the way, a misplaced kindle is nearly a tragedy!

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

Linda wrote: "By the way, a misplaced kindle is nearly a tragedy! "

If you can't find it, at least you will still have access to your books through your account.

[Diane]

Casey wrote: "Anyone having luck with books with the word "New" in the title? I've only found a couple and I'm either not interested or already read them"

I am going to read I have had it on kindle forever so it will be perfect for me

[Barb]

Finished #9, - New in the title.

It was okay. I was going to read something else for this category but I wasn't into it. I saw someone else read it, and saw it was short, and it was really the right fluffy read for me right now. (And it was available at the library with no wait!)

I have to wait until Mid March for , so I'm done until then! Updated post #16.

[Anna]

I finished 2 more to bring my total up to 9. Now the question is, will I get distracted before I can get my hands on an interesting March release.

- Read a brand new author to you


- Read a debut author


Updated #15

[Anna]

Barb wrote: "Finished #9, - New in the title.

It was okay. I was going to read something else for this category but I wasn't into it. I saw someone else read it, and s..."

I read it for the same reason. And since I had just finished the emotionally draining group read, the fact that it was cheesey was good for me too at the time.

[Anna]

R. A. wrote: "I finished today and wow... I'm still trying to find words. In a good way. In a very good way. I think I just confronted the part of myself I dislike (t..."

I started this yesterday morning and couldn't put it down until I was done. I don't know how you read this back to back with . Hope your brain and heart didn't explode.

[R.A.]

Well, and because I apparently love myself, I am now reading . BECAUSE HAPPY FUN TIMES <_<

*blinks, breathes, drinks more tea*

Also -- Anna, what did you think of Symptoms of Being Human?

[Jennifer]

Finished #4, 5, and 6
New Author February release Recommendation

[Anna]

R. A. wrote: "Well, and because I apparently love myself, I am now reading . BECAUSE HAPPY FUN TIMES <_<

*blinks, breathes, drinks more tea*

Also -- Anna, what did you think of Symptoms of Being Human?

Wow, thats an impressive list of some emotionally heavy books.

I thought it was a really good and important book. My favorite part was Riley catching themself trying to place others into a gender category. It's natural, I've caught myself doing it before. I also loved that the gender assigned at birth was never obvious because it doesn't matter.

I thought her parents initial reaction was actually more of a symbol of how society at large deals with trying to understand a new term, by relating it to a term we already know. I also liked that it made it clear that this was just one of many variations that falls under the broad category of genderqueer.

I liked the description of the dial (or compass, I forget which) because at least for girls we are already allowed to freely present within a range, from wearing a dress and heels to pants and baggy shirts. And it is totally normal for different people to have different ranges they are comfortable in.

(view spoiler)[I did have a hard time with the fact that the 2 people she befriended first were as comfortable with it as they were and that they just accepted it without any questions. It also seemd odd that there was this great support group avalible but I think the point of that was more to show the different variations. Or that someone else in thier class, Casey, would so quickly transition. (hide spoiler)]

[Gwennie]

Post 4, I've read my fifth, new release for March.

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

#7 /released in March .
I only picked this book because of this challenge, but I liked it. The great-grand kids of Sherlock Holmes (female named Charlotte) and Dr. Watson (male named Jamie) end up at the same boarding school in Connecticut. Obviously there's a murder they need need to solve. It was well done.

*I just had to come back and edit the grammar errors in my post. Proof that I should not internet before coffee!

[Brandi]

Melanie wrote: "#7 /released in March .
I picked only for this challenge, but I liked it. The Great grand kids of Sherlock Holmes (female named Charlotte) and Dr. Watson (m..."

Well that sounds interesting...

[Linda]

I finally finished for my February release.

I also enjoyed the light and fun for a book with New in the title.

I updated post #28.

[Gremlin]

Congratulations on hitting 6, Linda!!!

[Tiffany]

I'm actually on book #9 of this challenge (I'm totally shocked that I might do all 10!) but I haven't updated in forever. I will sit down and do it tomorrow when I have a chance

[Gremlin]

Tiffany wrote: "I'm actually on book #9 of this challenge (I'm totally shocked that I might do all 10!) but I haven't updated in forever. I will sit down and do it tomorrow when I have a chance "

Go, Tiffany, Go! You got this!!

(And I look forward to your update :)

[Day]

#56

I just finished . This will be book number 7 for the gift category!

Now, I'm going to shoot for for my March book, for my book with the word new in it, and I'll figure something out for my recommended book! So close!

[Gremlin]

I finished book number 4! Read a book in genre that I don't normally read:

[Brandi]

Day wrote: "#56

I just finished . This will be book number 7 for the gift category!

Now, I'm going to shoot for for my March book, [b..."

Day, what did you think of Crimson Bound?

[Day]

Brandi wrote: "Day wrote: "#56

I just finished . This will be book number 7 for the gift category!

Now, I'm going to shoot for for my Ma..."

Hey Brandi,

Crimson Bound was much more different than I thought it was going to be. For one, the I feel that the content was heavier than most YA books (murder, seduction, self-loathing, etc), but I didn't mind that. I read Hodge's Cruel Beauty and loved it. I enjoyed reading her books because there's something about her writing that really digs into me emotionally, makes me really think. She has such a way with words...but overall I think I enjoyed the characters and their development than I did with the plot. Sometimes I get confused with the visuals and the mythology but that's minor. I think the real heart of the book is the characters, I actually liked Eric more than the main character because he's such a good villain. I can keep going haha.

[Brandi]

Day-thanks! It's been on TBR forever so I appreciate the insight!

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

Update Melanie #17

Book #8 (debut novel)

Starting The Scorpio Races now, really looking forward to it!

[Christie]

Finished my 8th which was recommended to me by YA-MA member, Emily. Updated post #7.

[Diane]

Just finished #5 month it was released - I know it is March now but I started it 2/22. WOW I loved it! and am so glad I read it. Life has been getting in the way for me so reading has been slow just when I need it the most. I will squeak #6 out before the end of the month. I just need to find inspiration and a book the will take my mind off of things.

[Casey]

Finished my 5th.
Brand new author to me.
Really loved it.

I thought I would finish each category this time easy. I'm hoping to complete 6 now!

[Jennifer]

Finished #6
New Series
Updated post number 32

[Kdbrand]

Working on my personal goal-finished #7 New in title

Update post #6

[Gwennie]

I think I'll wind up one book short for this one. I gave it a good try though.

[Kdbrand]

Personal goal met! Finished #8 -A Gift from one of my students

Updated post #6

[Barb]

I have started reading my March book (barely) but it's a long one and I haven't felt like reading for a while. I really really want to read all ten, and I've been waiting for this book. I need to get out of my funk.

[Christie]

Finished my 9th for book with the word "New" in the title. Updated post #7.

[Hillary]

Finished: 5/6 Updated post #23
New in Feb: 2/28
New in March: 3/10

Sorta forgot to keep updating...oops. Now to decide between a gift and a rec to finish the challenge.

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

Updat Melanie #17

Finished book 9 (oh my, I may actually complete a challenge!)

Recommended by YA-MA. It was everything that was promised!

[Day]

#56
Just finished for my recommendation category. Got it from the recommendation forum. This will be book 8 for me!

Also, I wasn't a huge fan of this book in particular but I heard the second one is better. For anybody who has read the series, should I give the second one a try?

[Brandi]

I thought the 2nd and especially the 3rd books were much better than Throne of Glass. But I find myself stalling on the 4th. I dunno. I am developing a love-hate relationship with this series.

[Jennifer]

Finished books 8 and 9
New Release for March
Debut Author
Updated post #32

[Casey]

Finished my 6th so challenge completed!! Updated post 22

for recommendation

[Gabriela]

I've finished a few more books but had little time for updates, sorry! So here are my additions: New author,
Debut author, February release and
which was a Reyes Magos gift (I'm not sure if you have this holiday but it's kind of a post-Christmas and New Year's awesomeness.)

Updated post #8

[Gabriela]

Oh and also, I'm in need of a recommendation, any ideas?

What I don't really read on my own or know much about is thriller, horror, mystery and such; so if someone could recommend a good book from those genres it would be great! But anything is welcome, of course. Thank you!

[Day]

Brandi wrote: "I thought the 2nd and especially the 3rd books were much better than Throne of Glass. But I find myself stalling on the 4th. I dunno. I am developing a love-hate relationship with this series."

Thanks Brandi! I think I'll give the second one a shot after the challenge :)

[Hillary]

Day wrote: "Brandi wrote: "I thought the 2nd and especially the 3rd books were much better than Throne of Glass. But I find myself stalling on the 4th. I dunno. I am developing a love-hate relationship with th..."

Read the prequels imo as well. There is an omni of them now. Explains some things that are touched on in 1 and later.

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

Gabriela wrote: "Oh and also, I'm in need of a recommendation, any ideas?

What I don't really read on my own or know much about is thriller, horror, mystery and such; so if someone could recommend a good book fro..."

Try this for horror. Its not grotesque like some in the genre can be, and it has an interesting premise that starts it off. The whole first third of the book has you guessing (in a good way) what is going on)


If you didn't read this with the group, it is a great suspenseful book.

[Brandi]

Gabriela wrote: "Oh and also, I'm in need of a recommendation, any ideas?

What I don't really read on my own or know much about is thriller, horror, mystery and such; so if someone could recommend a good book fro..."

Have you read the Mara Dyer books? Very suspenceful/mysterious.

[Gremlin]

Everyone should be updated, but feel free to check my work! :)

And congrats to those of you who just finished!!!