I thought I'd post about the books first, since I've had a lot of questions about which books I got, and what I was more excited for. There were a few books I was really hoping to get, but one that I REALLY wanted, and I'm so excited I got the one.....Sarah J Maas's The Crown of Midnight. I can't even tell you guys how excited I am over this book. Here's a few others I was most excited for, which really I hate saying that, because I feel like I'm saying I love one of my kids over the other, when I love them both equally.
Along with Crown of Midnight, are two New Adult/Adult books I am SO excited are being released this year. Captive by A.D. Robertson (you know her best as Andrea Cremer) and Jennifer Armentrout's Frigid (which I've already read and loved). Also The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater and Simone Elkeles's Wild Cards (already read this one too and seriously enjoyed it). I feel like Teardrop and I go back a few months, because it was one I was bummed I missed at TLA. It was even better at TLA, because I met Lauren Kate again and got it signed. I seriously adore her. Speaking of signed, I also met Sarah J Maas! I about died of fangirlness when she signed my book. She is FABULOUS! So is A.D. Robertson and Jennifer Armentrout.
Having Frigid signed goes beyond being a fan girl, because prior to BEA starting, Jennifer Armentrout had a tragedy strike, which required her to leave immediately. Being the person she is, she stayed and signed ALL of the books she was going to sign at BEA. I could not believe that when I heard that. My heart breaks for her, and in the midst of what was going on, she took a moment to do something for fans. It's so incredibly amazing she would do that. Jennifer, our hearts break for you and we're thinking of you!
YA Titles: There are a lot of great YA titles coming out this year. These are a combination of titles I received from publisher functions, and at booths, and some I was handed while visiting with the publicists.
- The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater
- The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutoski
- Wild Cards by Simone Eckeles
- Frozen by Melissa de la Cruz & Michael Johnston
- The Enchanter Heir by Cinda Williams Chima
- Wake Up Missing by Kate Messner
- Dare To You by Katie McGarry
- Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry
- The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
- Relativity by Cristin Bishara
- Altered by Gennifer Albin
- Speechless by Hannah Harrington
- Heartbeat by Elizabeth Scott
- Swept Up by the Sea by Tracy Hickman
- These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
- Ink (Paper Gods) by Amanda Sun
- Tandem by Anna Jarzab
- UnWholly by Neil Shusterman
- Just Like Fate by Cat Patrick and Suzanne Young
- Fractured by Sarah Fine
- Curtsies and Conspiracies by Gail Carriger
- Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter
- PODS by Michelle Pickett
- Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer by Katie Alender
- Relic by Heather Terrell
- Hidden by Marianne Curley
Middle Grade Titles: I seriously LOVE MG reads. There are a few others I received, but my kiddos have already claimed them, and they're in their rooms. I love how excited they got over the books. I'm seriously so excited for Scholastic's new series, Spirt Animals! Brandon Mull is the author for book 1, pictured above, and Maggie Stiefvater is writing book 2. I can't wait!
- Spirit Animals: Born Wild by Brandon Mull
- Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper
- The Water Castle by Megan Frazer Blakemore
- Pillagy: The Complete Trilogy by Obert Skye
- The Hypnotists: Hypnotize Me by Gordon Korman
- The Inventor's Secret by Chad Morris
- The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes
- Fortunately, The Milk by Neil Gaiman
- The Abominables by Eva Ibbotson
- The Long Way Home by Ann M. Martin
- Starring Jules (In Drama Rama) by Beth Ain
- Bluffton by Matt Felin
New Adult / Adult Titles: For those of you who don't know, I started a New Adult/Adult book review site attached to Mundie Moms, called Mundie Moms Guilty Pleasures. I had to branch out a little outside of YA, and I needed a place to post reviews for those. These are are titles I can't wait to feature on that site (more info about that site will be posted soon).
- Losing It by Cora Carmack
- The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
- The Mark of a Giant, 7 People Who Changed the World by Ted Stewart
- Roomies by Sarah Zarr and Tara Altebrando
- Hostage Three by Nick Lake
- Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
- City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, movie tie in edition
- Frigid by J. Lynn (New Adult)
- Captive by A.D. Robertson
- Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead
- The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
- Teardrop by Lauren Kate
- Unbreakable by Kami Garcia
- The Wolf Princess by Cathryn Constable
- The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle
- The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
- Bits and Pieces by Judith Byron Schachner
- Stalked by Death by Kelly Hashway
- Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand by Carla Kelly
BEA was a lot of fun. It was great talking to the publishers about the books they're most excited for this year, and what books they've recently read etc. Over all, for being at the convention for little amount I was, because I was in NYC for the first time, I played more than I did attend the convention, though I was at publisher functions which by the way were amazing! Those will be mentioned in my next BEA post.
Thank you to the authors and publishers for these goodies! Huge thank yous to: Simon & Schuster, MacMillan, Scholastic, Disney Hyperion, Spencer Hill Press, Harper Teen, Little Brown, Harlequin Teen, Penguin Teen, Bloomsbury, SOHO, Shadow Mountain Press, Houghton Mifflin, Candlewick, Amazon and Cedar Fort Books.
Did you go to BEA? What goodies did you get? If you didn't go, what goodies did you receive this past week you're looking forward to reading?
You got enchanter heir?. I can't wait to read it! :)
ReplyDeleteI did! I was so excited! I walked by right when they were putting them out. I didn't think I'd get it.
DeleteIt was such a pleasure meeting you in person, hon!!
ReplyDeleteI loved meeting you!! Next time we need to hang out longer :)
DeleteSO jealous! You lucky girl. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteSobs. The Dream Thieves! SO jealous. <3 Hope you enjoy all of them sweetie :D Happy you got to go to BEA :) Really want to be able to go there one day.
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