Top Ten Tuesday (#50) (03/11/14)

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

Top Ten Favorite Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic Books

My absolute favorite genre is contemporary. Particularly romantic contemporary.  I have mentioned over and over on this blog my favorite contemporary books.  That being said, I do enjoy a good dystopian book.  Here are my favorites:

 Divergent (Divergent #1) by Veronica Roth

I thought the first two books were great.  The first definitely being the winner.  I am only half way through the final book and so far the first is the winner.

The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1) by Suzanne Collins

I really enjoyed this series, and it's probably my favorite off of this list.  I know people hated how it ended, but I kind of loved it.

 

Shatter Me (Shatter Me #1) by Tahereh Mafi

I love this series.  I haven't read the last book yet, but I'm including it anyway because the first two were so fantastic.

Wither (The Chemical Garden #1) by Lauren DeStefano

I have only read the first book in this series, but it was so unique and different.  It's been a couple of years, but it's stuck with me.

The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds #1) by Alexandra Bracken

I've only read the first book in this series, but I loved it.  So compelling and so interesting.  I really need to read the second and the last one comes out later this year.

Delirium (Delirium #1) by Lauren Oliver

I absolutely hated how this series ended, but the first book was fantastic.

 

The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass

I have a love hate relationship with this series.  There is so much that drives me nuts, but more than anything it's memorable.

Matched (Matched #1) by Ally Condie

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, and although I thought the middle and last book were a little slow, I am including this book because it was so unique.

The Forest of Hands and Teeth (The Forest of Hands and Teeth #1) by Carrie Ryan

I actually thought this series got better as it went along.  Years after reading it, it's stuck with me because it was so creepy.

Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer

It's more sci-fi than dystopian, but it really covers both genres, so I'm including it.  I love this series. If you haven't read it, please do.

"Waiting On" Wednesday (#42) Vivian Apple at the End of the World by Katie Coyle

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm picking:

Vivian Apple at the End of the World by Katie Coyle
Expected publication: January 6th 2015 by HMH Books for Young Readers  

From Goodreads: 

Sixteen-year-old Vivian Apple never believed in the evangelical Church of America, unlike her recently devout parents. But when Vivian returns home the night after the supposed "Rapture," all that’s left of her parents are two holes in the roof. Suddenly, she doesn't know who or what to believe. With her best friend Harp and a mysterious ally, Peter, Vivian embarks on a desperate cross-country roadtrip through a paranoid and panic-stricken America to find answers. Because at the end of the world, Vivan Apple isn't looking for a savior. She's looking for the truth.

Why I'm Waiting:

This looks really interesting.  I don't like "religious" books, but this looks like a great story, that has a bit of skepticism, but may treat religion respectfully.  Plus, ROAD TRIP.  That will always get my attention.

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Top Ten Tuesday (#49) (03/04/14)

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

Top Ten Popular/Prolific Authors I've Never Read

I have read a wide variety of authors, but there are some popular authors where I've never read a single book they've written.  Some of these only have a few books, others have a ton.  Some of these authors are more popular than others. Most of these I'm ashamed I haven't read any of their books.

Amanda Hocking

She's written a lot of books.  Some are really popular, both those that were self-published and those that were picked up by major publishers.  I own half of them, I haven't read any yet.

 Jackson Pearce

I may be more ashamed that I haven't read any of her books than any other author on this list.  The reason?  I've met her, I own every single one of her books, and I follow her on twitter.  I have no excuse.

James Dashner

The Maze Runner series was popular, and now he has a new series coming out.  He's also been on the NYT best seller list forever.  I've just never read any of his books.

 Jen Calonita

She's written a few series, and I own many of her books, I just haven't read them yet.

 Jennifer L. Armentrout

This is one I'm kind of embarrassed about.  Her books are insanely popular, and I own a few.  I just need to read them.

 Julie Kagawa

Her books are really, really popular and beloved.  I own many of them, I've read none.

 Kiersten White

She's on her second series, and I haven't read any books in either series.  I own several, but just haven't read them.

 Lauren Myracle

She's written a bunch of YA books as well as MG, and children's I have read none of them.  Once again, I own a bunch though.

 Rick Riordan

In my defense, these are more middle grade books.  They were published long after I was reading MG, and I never caught up.  I've heard they're awesome though!

Tamora Pierce

She is beloved and prolific.  I haven't read a single book she's written.