Note: I have update this list on 1/5/11.
I participated for the first time in The Story Siren's Debut Author Challenge this year and was exposed to so many wonderful new books. I have read over 14 debut novels and I am still reading. There are still six more weeks in 2010 so I am certain I can get up to 20 debut author books.
Of course, it is time to start thinking about 2011 and the upcoming Debut Author Challenge and all the new and exciting books out there. As I was reviewing the list Kristi (The Story Siren) had composed, I realized that some of these books have been on my to read list for what has seemed like a year or more. It is fun to actually see the covers for these much anticipated books.
Here are some books that I am excited about reading in 2011:
January
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
XVI by Julia Karr
Vespers (Deviants #1) by Jeff Sampson
Vespers (Deviants #1) by Jeff Sampson
Enclave by Ann Aguire
February
Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulten
Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney
The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge
The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge
March
Clarity by Kim Harrington
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
April
Kat the Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis
The Year We Were Famous by Carol Estby Dagg
May
Hourglass by Myra McEntire
Divergent by Veronic Roth
Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky
The Pull of Gravity by Gae Polisner
The Rotten Adventures of Zachary Ruthless by Allan Woodrow
The Pull of Gravity by Gae Polisner
The Rotten Adventures of Zachary Ruthless by Allan Woodrow
June
Luminous by Dawn Metcalf
July
Vanished by Sheela Chari
Lost Voices by Sarah Porter
August
The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
September
Witch Eyes by Scott Tracy
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Anna Dressed In Blood by Kendare Blake
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Anna Dressed In Blood by Kendare Blake
October
Ashfall by Mike Mullin
November to December
Ashfall by Mike Mullin
November to December
Still To Be Added
Please note that this list will be edited and updated as I identify more books that I would like to read. If you are a Middle Grade Author with a debut book, I would love to know about it.
thanks so much for joining the challenge!! i hope you find some great new authors! happy reading and good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing The Near Witch on here! :) Thank you!!
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Thank you for including The Year We Were Famous on your next year's reading list!
ReplyDeleteHappy Reading,
Carole Estby Dagg
Kristi - Thanks for hosting such a great challenge. I loved being exposed to some wonderful new authors this year. Looking forward to 2011.
ReplyDeleteV- The Near Witch has been on my list for so long...can't believe it is nearly here.
Carole - Your book sounds so interesting. Looking forward to in.
Thank you for adding HOURGLASS! I hope you enjoy it! :D
ReplyDeleteYay! Thanks for adding CLARITY! :)
ReplyDeleteMyra - You must be so excited that HOURGLASS is finally coming out. We have been anticipating it for months and months now.
ReplyDeleteKim - CLARITY is coming out...YAY!
Can't wait to read them both.
Excellent list. This is the only challenge I feel I did justice to this year. I'm sure 2011 will have another great batch of debuts!
ReplyDeleteFrootjoos - Same here...I am still working on getting up to 20 or more 2010 debuts but I am close. Need to work on identifying the fall 2011 books. Let me know what is on your list.
ReplyDeleteThanks for adding WITCH EYES. I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteYou've picked some awesome books for the challenge. I found you through the DAC sign up page and am now a new follower!!! Good luck for the challenge!
ReplyDeletegreat list here! I'm excited to read many of these as well. Found you through my fellow Elevensies. New follower!
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