YA Writers and Readers discussion

If your anything like me, you have either have a stack of books or a long list on your e-reader of titles you've bought, borrowed, or won that never seem to get read. This "game" is to get you motivated to read them and get that to-read list reduced down to nothing. It also doesn't pressure anyone to read at faster or slower than their own pace, and doesn't fall apart if a buddy "disappears" lol

Okay, here's how this works.

At the beginning of every month you'll get a partner that will pick a book from your designated list for you to read. YOU will also be picking a book for them off of whichever list they decide. You have all month to read it (not too much pressure?) and then let us know what you thought about it and would you recommend it.

Here's a couple things to keep in mind:
1. I can keep a continuous list of people that decide to participate from month-to-month, but if you feel you can't do it for a particular month then just let me know. You can always join again later or drop out if needed.

2. If a person has a series of books on their list (i.e. # 6, 7 and 8), don't be a wise-@ss and pick 8

3. When you tell us what you thought, careful not to give spoilers away!!!

I think that's all I can think of for now, but if you have any questions feel free to ask, comment or suggest any tweaks to the game. And if you want to join then leave a message saying your in and we can start in December!!!

I'm definitely in this sounds so interesting!!

I was debating it, but mind as well, it's much better then wondering in my head what I should read next, now if we have a huge list can someone pick more than one ? Can't wait to see how this works out :D

I guess you could read as many as you want, just let the other person know so they can pick them. I know I got a couple messages back from people, but just make sure you leave a post here so I can have a list of people to pair up!!

I am in!!

I am in :)

I'm in :) sounds interesting!

I'm in!

This sounds like so much fun. Count me in!

I'm in! When do we start?

We can start on the 1st, give people a couple more days to decide or sign up. I'll post the pairings on then!

Okay, it is the 1st so here's the pairings!!!!
Selene-Vendea
Laura-Anna
Lisa-Kathy(me)
Morgan-Brittan
Amreen-Kassie

Make sure you let your partner know which list to pick from, happy reading!!

@Brittan
Can't what to see what you pick, and to chose for you as well.

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@Kassie
You can select any of these books or you can check out my shelves and select any of those books too..upto u... Cant wait to pick a book for you :))

stupid question, but how do I include the book covers on these discussion feeds, sorry I've never done it and can't figure it out...HELP!

Anna wrote: "stupid question, but how do I include the book covers on these discussion feeds, sorry I've never done it and can't figure it out...HELP!"

its easy..it took couple of minutes to figure it out myself..
can u see... add book/author just above the comment box...
click that and choose cover and add as many book covers you like ;)

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@Laura
Very excited, here's my list! I'm excited for your list as well :)

@Amreen
Thank you so much!!!! :D

@Anna here is my list :)



And i choose for you Enjoy!!!

You can also ask your partner to choose from one of your shelves too, such as I have a "have and need to read" or "want to read now" lists. Whichever you guys it easier!

Thanks for your pick Laura!! I can't wait to finally read it!

My choice for you is:

:)

@Vendea
This is so exciting. I can't wait to see what you pick!

Anna wrote: "Thanks for your pick Laura!! I can't wait to finally read it!

My choice for you is:

:)"

Lol i have been meaning to read this for ages thanks :)

@Selene

Well, okay... just a minute.. I chose


And here is my list:


Well :D i hope it helps...

@Vendea
Thanks, I'll start to track down a copy now!

For you, I choose...

@ Morgan

This was really hard choice, but I decided you should read . I have not read it but it sounds so good.

My list:



and I don't know if I should put these on here because I will read them this month anyway but there also is:
and

Thanks

Kathy I pick for you to read...it is AWESOME! Let me know what you think about it when you finish...

@Brittan for you I choose…
it sounds really good I hope you like it. And thanks for choosing Catching Jordan I've been wanting to read it since forever

@ Morgan
Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy Catching Jordan.

I can't believe I'm typing this right now, but Lisa picked Beautiful Disaster for me and I picked up it up 26 hours ago to read it and I'm already finished!!! It was so good I literally could not put it down!!!!! I think it has been one of my favorite books I have read in a LONG time. To give a little review of it:

Abby and Travis are both college kids that start out being complete opposites, one trying to be the sophisticated, mature freshman (Abby), the other being the bad ass, ladies man on campus(Travis). Travis knows what he wants from the second he sees Abby, but she tries to keep things at a friend level.....but fails. The whole book you go through their ebbs and flows, both normal-jealous boyfriend- and extreme-their family histories, struggling to find their Happily Ever After. I'd recommend this book to anybody because it's just a really nice story that has some heart wrenching moments and very surprising twists.


I hope you guys are liking the reads that your partner picked for you and hope to see more posts when people start finishing!!! Thanks Lisa for the pick!!!

Just wanted to check in with everyone, hoping everything went well. If there are any issues feel free to leave a comment here or messages me! In fact I know there was one pair thaat had an issue, I hope you got my message back, if not let me know!

Here is my review on

http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

Don't worry it has no spoilers!! :)

Hey Laura!!! Great review! I've never been a huge Noel fan myself (I couldn't get into The Immortals series she wrote) but at least it's off your To-Read list!

Kathy wrote: "Hey Laura!!! Great review! I've never been a huge Noel fan myself (I couldn't get into The Immortals series she wrote) but at least it's off your To-Read list!"

Hey thanks :) One down another few hundred to go lol!!! I dread to think what its going to be like after xmas, i have avoided the recommendations page for a little while now trying desperately not to increase my to read list! But i'm losing that battle! Lol!

I lost that battle a long time ago, in fact I now have a second list of to-read books that I'm MORE excited to read than everything else on my list lol

Kathy wrote: "I lost that battle a long time ago, in fact I now have a second list of to-read books that I'm MORE excited to read than everything else on my list lol"

Lol yeah me to!!!

Just finished last night. I just couldn't put it down there will most likely be a review up soon. An thanks so much for the pick, or else it would probably still be sitting in my bookshelf unread.

@Selene

Thanks for your picking!

I've finished yesterday and I really loved it. I could't stop reading and I am glad you chose this one.

Only a couple more days left in the month, how's everyone doing? Hopefully your partner picked a good one for you, if not at least it is off your to-read list!

Omg I bet I'm too late for this but maybe I can start in Jan? :') It all seems to make things more exciting and also less pressure on me for which book I'm going to pick!

Of course! I can add you and we will start on the first! I'll leave a list of partners here and I message everyone as well. Also if anyone else wants in just say so here and if you want to drop out let me know too!!

o goodness gracious, I just finished my pick-a-book selection and I am in love, it was so FANTASTIC. Thank you so much Laura for your awesome pick!!!! I'm so happy for this thread, I probably would have continued to put this book off had it not been for this, so I'm excited to see what I can tackle for next month!!!

The Infernal Devices is definitely a must read!

Anna wrote: "o goodness gracious, I just finished my pick-a-book selection and I am in love, it was so FANTASTIC. Thank you so much Laura for your awesome pick!!!! I'm so ..."

I'm pleased you liked it! Not long til clockwork princess is out!

I only just started reading mine yesterday, and I know for sure that I won't get it finished in time.: (

That's alright just post when you finished, I know December was a supper busy month for people with the holidays, I know I was at least!

Kathy wrote: "If your anything like me, you have either have a stack of books or a long list on your e-reader of titles you've bought, borrowed, or won that never seem to get read. This "game" is to get you moti..."

I'm SO in this game late, but since January begins tomorrow, I'd love for someone to partner with me, and I with her! My only ask--if I'm permitted to do so--is if to find reads with solid, compelling male lead characters (since I write YA for males). Apart from that, I'm pretty open.

Finishing Personal Effects and looking forward to beginning Beautiful Disaster when done with this. Looks like it scored some good reviews, so it's on my next-to-read (and always growing!) list.

Happy New Year!

~ Missye

Alright, it's the first so here are the partners for this month!
Selene-Anna
Laura-Brittan
Lisa-Vendea
Amreen-Missye
And i had to make one three partner pair so, Morgan will pick for me, I'll pick for Jackie and Jackie will pick for Morgan!

I just finished reading my December book, , and it was fantastic! Now I understand why it still has a wait list at the library. Vendea, thanks so much for picking this one! Now on to the sequel!

Selene wrote: "I just finished reading my December book, , and it was fantastic! Now I understand why it still has a wait list at the library. Vendea, thanks so much for picking this one! Now on to the sequel![bo..."

wasn't it awesome????? I just finished this myself and though it was great!

Wow that'll be great! Here's my list:

:)

Okay, Lisa, here is my list :)