Hi Everyone!
Not sure if everyone saw this last week….
Here’s what Publisher’s Weekly shared today:
Sara Goodman at St. Martin’s Press has bought a YA anthology called My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories, edited by Stephanie Perkins, author of Anna and the French Kiss. The collection will feature 12 romantic tales of young love by celebrated YA authors, including Rainbow Rowell, David Levithan, Gayle Forman, Ally Carter, Holly Black, Kiersten White, Matt de la Peña, Laini Taylor, Jenny Han and Kelly Link. Publication is set for October 2014; Kate Schafer Testerman at KT Literary did the deal for North American rights.
And here’s a little extra from St. Martin’s Press:
If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you’re going to fall in love with MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME: Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers, edited by international bestselling author Stephanie Perkins. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice or Kwanzaa, there’s something here for everyone. So curl up by the fireplace and get cozy. You have twelve reasons to stay indoors and fall in love.
So excited for October now!!!!
The news had Ally and I chatting about some great YA books that are out right now. Which got me wondering what books are you reading that you love or that are on your must read list this spring?
xoxo,
Shellie
P.S. Don’t forget to check Ally’s Tumblr page or follow her on Twitter for all the late breaking news!!!!
Laura says
January 13, 2014 at 11:00 amReading: Divergent series by Veronica Roth. I’m almost finished with the second book, Insurgent now! To read: Tfios, The Maze runner, The Mortal Instruments, the rest of Series of Unfortunate events, rest of Gallagher Girls and Heist society, and I have to re-read Mockingjay… And then there are a few books I got for Christmas and a few Nancy Drew books and etc…
circlechaser999 says
January 13, 2014 at 12:39 pmI lovelovelove the Divergent trilogy and alll the Percy Jackson books!
I just read Ender’s Game (the book is better than the movie–but Asa’s perf), and I’m waiting for The One to come out.
And I know there are a lot more books that I love, but I can’t remember them right now XD
carmen says
January 13, 2014 at 1:07 pmi am reading the vampire academy books by richelle mead and i am so excited for my true love gave to me
Water Lily says
January 13, 2014 at 3:06 pmI’m reading the Heroes of Olympus series right now, and they’re amazing!! I need to read the rest of those books, the rest of the Heist Society, the rest of the Gallagher Girls books, the Divergent series, The Mortal Instruments, the Legend series by Marie Lu, and the Witch & Wizard series by James Patterson. There are so many other books I have to read. It’s just insane! There are just too many books and not enough time.
GG4Life says
January 13, 2014 at 3:53 pmI absolutely love the Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth but I haven’t read the last book yet. The Mortal Instruments series was a awesome and I’m so excited for the next book to come out. And I’m in love with Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus! I have way more series but I don’t think I can list them all.
Ally says
January 13, 2014 at 3:54 pmcurrently reading Matched series. Read Divergent last year, 3rd BEST SERIES. can you guess what the first two are?
Melissa says
January 13, 2014 at 4:03 pmThe mortal instruments series
Gallagher girls series(always)
Vampire academy
The Hunger games
There’s more but that’s all I can think of right now.
Marie says
January 13, 2014 at 4:05 pmI love The Mortal Instruments, The Maze Runner, GG and Heist Society, Divergent trilogy, and The Heroes of Olympus series. I am going to read any John Green book I can find (I read and loved Looking for Alaska and the Fault in Our Stars). I am also going to finish the Game of Thrones series as well as the book Prodigy. My friends and I keep showing each other new books to read. I can’t wait to read the books on my list!
Sabrina H. says
January 16, 2014 at 7:27 pmThe Maze Runner is so good! I heard something about a movie coming out for it too! I don’t know any information about it, but I saw something for it!
Tessa says
January 13, 2014 at 5:48 pmI just read the Infernal Devices (Clockwork Angel, etc.) series by Cassandra Clare, which is like a prequel series to the Mortal Instruments. I don’t want to read anything else yet because I’m still thinking about them! They are SOOO good!
Nikki13 says
January 13, 2014 at 6:46 pmI cant wait for the Divergent premier which comes out near my birthday. The One should be a good end to a great series. I want to start The Kiss by James Patterson. Need to read Curtsies and Conpsiracies and also the Wizard Heir. I also really need to start The Rangers Apprentice book 3
Natalie says
January 13, 2014 at 7:08 pmAt the moment I’m reading Paper Towns by John Green. When I finish I might read some of his other books. It’s really good!
Imogen says
January 13, 2014 at 7:28 pmMy favourite books/series that I’ve read are:
GG and HS of course
Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series’
The Fault in Our Stars
Divergent trilogy
The Hunger Games trilogy
At the moment I’m reading The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices and I love them!
I have a massive book list of books that I want to read, too many to type!!
JessicaN says
January 13, 2014 at 9:00 pmBooks I love : The Season – SarahMaclean ; All my GGs ; I’m currently collecting the PercyJackson books (both series). 2 books to go (and the last one, of course) and with my birthday coming up at the end of the month, I’ll probably (hopefully!) get them.
Books I plan to read : Anything I can get my hands on 😉 But especially: the Veronica Roth books I keep hearing about. The first one is actually on hold for me at the library now, so I’ll start reading those when I’m done with the series I’m on now. I also can’t get the book Mystic City out of my head! I’m dying for the sequel to be released.
Alexandria says
January 13, 2014 at 9:05 pmI love anything by John Green!!
Kaitlyn says
January 13, 2014 at 9:13 pmI’m reading Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill…….I really like it. It’s a great YA love story! I would totally recommend it to someone 13 or older.
Torie says
January 13, 2014 at 10:44 pmI am reading The Book Theif. Over break I read the Divergent series, The Program, The Jacky Faber series, and started the Mortal Instrument series. All of these books I highly recommend.
Olivia says
January 14, 2014 at 1:38 amI JUST finished (half an hour ago, seriously!) Graceling by Kristin Cashore, which I got at Barnes and Noble the other day. It was really good!
I have Divergent by Veronica Roth, waiting for me on my bookshelf. I’m so excited to read the books, and for the movie to follow!
Also, Matched, by Ally Condie is another book that is on my bookshelf right now.
I picked up This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen at my favorite used bookstore. I love Sarah Dessen, so I’m super excited about that, even if it isn’t exactly a new book.
I got Throne Of Glass by Sarah Maas and Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (also at Barnes and Noble)
Hey, I couldn’t help myself! Once I get to a Barnes and Noble, I go nuts! Last time I was there was September, to pick up United We Spy!
I also have How Zoe Made Her Dreams (Mostly) Come True by Sarah Strohmeyer, Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell, and Under the Never Sky and Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi all waiting for me on my iPad.
These are just the ones I’m looking forward to reading most from my shelf. Trust me, there’s much more than this!
Besides, I’m going to a school book sale next week, so hopefully, I can pick up some more books there!
And, last but not least, today I ordered The Fault In Our Stars by John Green from Amazon. I can’t wait until it gets here!
Ps: I recently read the Ruby Red Trilogy by Kirsten Geir and Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone. Highly recommended! And, of course, if you haven’t already read all of the Hunger Games books, what are you waiting for?!
PPS: Ally’s books are still the best!
Sabina G. says
January 14, 2014 at 7:45 amRight now I am not reading anything but when I get more time I am going to read the Heist Society because I loved the Gallagher Girl Series and now they are over! So now it is time for the next series!
prany says
January 14, 2014 at 4:04 pmYour series that u made, obviously, divergent. twilight, city of bones, matched, princess diaries, a girl named digit, and soo many other books I don’t have time or space to write!!! I’m a total book worm. u won’t even be ablt to imagine how big of a bookworm I am!!!
Danielle says
January 14, 2014 at 5:59 pmOkay right now I am reading Perfect Scoundrels because I felt like it. I recently finished Princess Diaries, the movie is way better especially the movie doesn’t have too much inappropriate stuff. Sigh it is hard to find good clean YA books. Something that real people can relate to, not everybody in their life are popular or have a cute guy falling heads over heals for this chick who is ugly, really does that ever happen, well maybe to the one percent. Books like Airhead are more relatable ya sure brain transplants in to models is more than unrealistic but you can relate to the main character because the author gives you realistic high school scenes. Even though the Gallagher and heist society series are a little bit unrealistic you can still relate to it and they do not have absurd plots. Plus it is fun to read those series. Okay, okay sorry back from my rant. Anyways I will keep searching for better books. Love your books Ally!
Jellybeans says
January 14, 2014 at 8:01 pmYes!!! danielle.I am not the only one… I have high standards for what I read and it doesn’t involve the usual inappropriateesqueness of most YA books. I am so glad you mentioned that you have a hard time because I do too! I love books like ally’s that keep it clean! Some other authors that I feel do a good job are Jennifer Holm and Ally Condie and Jannette Rallison. They are good books with realistic heroines! Also for me , call me a nerd, but I love classics. For example I am a big fan of the Betsy Tacy books(the high school ones)
Kate Prior says
January 14, 2014 at 7:37 pmHonestly, these are my people. They read all the same series I do! So list of my favorites:
Mortal Instruments
Percy Jackson
Harry Potter
Heist Society
Gallagher Girls
Divergent
Demon King Series
Hunger Games
kaitlin says
January 14, 2014 at 7:55 pmNow I cant wait untill October!!! I dont know what I have been reading. I have been reading Dont Judge A Girl By Her Cover. Im going to read Matched and a book called Beneath The Glitter by Elle and Blarie Fowler.
LissyLouWho says
January 14, 2014 at 8:38 pmThat is so cool I can’t wait to read it!! I am reading the Warriors books right now by Erin Hunter and as always rereading Heist and gg!!
Operative Violet says
January 15, 2014 at 1:16 amI want to read Divergent because all of my friends say that its really good…
But some books I absolutely LOVE (besides any ally carter books 😉 ) are:
-The Healer’s Apprentice–loosely based sleeping beauty in both princess and prince’s points of view <3
-The Merchants Daughter–loosely based Beauty and the Beast in both points of view <3
-The Fairest Beauty– Snow white prince charming <3 <3 <3
-The Captive Maiden–Cinderella and her Prince! <3
All are by Melanie Dickerson and they are placed in medieval times like 1400's and its REALISTIC! you would think that any princess stuff like this would be really fake but no… <3 I absolutely love all of it 😀
My life is complete with medieval-ness romance and spies!
madeline says
January 15, 2014 at 3:01 amI have just read Matthew Reilly’s new book ‘the tournament’ which is a great book and im halfway reading Alligent the last book in the Divgent book series. which seems like so many poeple are reading. at the end of this month Brigid kemmerer nes book Secert is out so looking out for that one. Also have to read two books for Year 11 English, Heart of darkness and the Beach.
Team Zach! says
January 15, 2014 at 1:38 pmI’ve been in a slump lately cause a. I havent had much time to read (which is dreadful) and b. all my favorite series are over or ive already read them. Hunger Games, Harry Potter, Divergent, Percy Jackson, and of course Gallagher girls! But im almost done with the newest heroes of Olympus book. i really am liking reboot by amy tintera and next on my list is a long line of things such as illuminate, doomed, and the mortal instruments series
Laticia says
January 15, 2014 at 7:46 pmI enjoyed reading The Pale Assasin and The Traitor’s Smile by Patricia Elliot and To Catch A Pirate by Jade Parker. They are all really good books.
Olivia says
January 16, 2014 at 3:09 pmI read The Pale Assasin, too! It was really good! I want to read the second one…I just need to get my hands on it!
To Catch A Pirate….I think that is on my goodreads to-read list! Now that I know it’s really good, I’ll have to get it!
Spy Girl says
January 16, 2014 at 12:29 pmI’ve read loads of books last year but some of my fav’s are
The Mortal Instruments
Gallagher Girls(obviously!)
The Raven boys
Grey Wolves (Soo amazing, must read!)
Unfortunate Fairy Tales (Great modern twist to Grimms fairytales)
Jordyn The Deamon Hunter
Imandalind
Just A Little
The Naturals
Some of these are in the ibooks store only and you can get the first book in each series free!
Spy Girl says
January 16, 2014 at 12:31 pmOh and Significant is a great free book
Sabrina H. says
January 16, 2014 at 7:20 pmThe Gallagher Girls will forever be my favorite series, nothing can replace those books for me.
The Heist Society books are (thankfully) still coming so I look foward to reading all that will come!
Sarah Dessen’s books are definitely up there on my list as well, especially The Truth About Forever and This Lullaby 🙂
I am currently reading Divergent and I am in love with it right now!!
I just read a book called Also Known As (can’t remember the author though 🙁 ) but it’s another spy book and it’s story is so cute! I can’t wait to read the sequel!
I plan on reading The Fault in our Stars as well as other John Green books
and I cheated and saw the movie for The Mortal instruments before the books, but I really liked it so I really want to read the series as well!
I can’t wait to read all of these books and I’ll have to find more to distract myself with before Embassy Row comes out!!!
Thanks for all the posts Shellie! 🙂