The 2011 Debut Author Challenge is being hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren.I was kind of late in joining the 2010 Debut Author Challenge, so I'm excited to start the 2011 one at the very beginning! I've currently read 9 debuts so far for 2010's challenge (in three months), so I think I might challenge myself to twenty one 2011 debuts. There are so many great debut novels this year that I was going to read anyway - it'll be like killing two birds with one stone.
The Challenge: The objective is to read a set number of YA (Young Adult) or MG (Middle Grade) novels from debut authors published in 2011. Reviews must be submitted via Mr. Linky.
My List:
- Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
- XVI by Julia Karr
- Timeless by Alexandra Monir
- Vesper by Jeff Sampsen
- Across the Universe by Beth Revis
- The Water Wars by Cameron Stracher
- Choker by Elizabeth Woods
- So Shelly by Ty Roth
- Angelfire by Courtney Allison-Moulton
- A Touch Mortal by Leah Clifford
- The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney
- I am J by Cris Beam
- Wither by Lauren DeStefano
- Entwined by Heather Dixon
- Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
- Clarity by Kim Harrington
- Rival by Sara Bennet-Wealer
- Like Mandarin by Kirsten Hubbard
- Wildefire by Karsten Knight
- The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens
- Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
I'm hoping to at least get through these 21, if not more. I already either have plans to read these, are signed up for tours with them, or have them in my possession. 2011 looks like it's going to be a great year!
10 comments:
Love this list, Kristina! I'm totally looking forward to all of these, too :)
I'm doing this too! Very interesting in that we have totally different lists!
Hello Kristina! I'm gonna do this too. All the books sound so good and I'm sure I'll read AT LEAST 15 of them if not more.
-Danna
Thanks so much for joining the challenge!! looks like you've got a great list started! i should have some buttons for the 2011 challenge up soon too! happy reading and good luck!
@Melissa: I know! I've been waiting for these titles for a while now. Can't wait to read them!
@Jessica: Oh wow, really? I'll hop over to see what titles you'll be reading in a bit! :)
@Danna: Hiya Danna! I know - I have plans to read more but I didn't want to be overambitious and end up not finishing my challenge at all! :P
@Kristi: Thank you so much for hosting it! :) I can't wait to get through my list! I was kind of hoping no-one would notice that I put up a 2010 button up and discreetly switch them once you had the 2011 graphics up. Oh well ;P
Wow, these books all sound good. I have most of them on my list! Hehe. I'm definitely going to have fun with this challenge. It's my first time doing it!
nice list!!!
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Great list, Christina!
I want to nom on 78 titles myself, but I think that's called biting off more than I can chew. (Sorry, can't help myself!)
Yay! Thanks for adding CLARITY! :)
you have a fab selection of books picked out!! I found you through the story siren's website and am now a new follower. Good luck with the challenge.
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