David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion

The incredible bestselling author Mike Mullin will be joining our group from January 13th - 19th for an author Q&A. You can join in the Q&A thread here https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....

We are featuring his book as one of our January Book of the Month reads!

Read and discuss here!! :)

This is an amazing dystopian read, so scary and realistic, with some of the best characters ever! Can't wait to start discussing, and I can't wait for the Q&A!!

Jenny wrote: "This is an amazing dystopian read, so scary and realistic, with some of the best characters ever! Can't wait to start discussing, and I can't wait for the Q&A!!"

I agree, Jenny! This was so realistic it was truly frightening. And Mike is giving away an eARC of the third book in the series that releases in April to one lucky Q&A participant!! Eeep!! Good luck everyone!

This book is SO INCREDIBLE!

The bookstore I work at got an ARC of , and being the YA reader of the staff, I get to read it! So now I need to delve into the first two before I do that. They look like awesome books.

I am so jealous of you right now, Mara!!

yay! I've seen lots of people and have read this book and liked it. I've been wanting to too now I have an excuse to read it others! can't wait! when does this start? January 1st?

Yup, that's right, Cindee!

I just bought Ashfall not too long ago. It wasn't on my winter TBR but it looks like it is now! Haha

Ahhh! I hope you all love it as much as I did! And Mike Mullin is the coolest guy in the world, he read for me and wrote an incredible review, how awesome it that? And he's giving away a signed ARC paperback of Sunrise to one person in our group!!!

Ooh, SO LUCKY Mara!! I'm jealous! I think you'll love the first two books :)

Seriously jealous, Mara!! Mike Mullin is a great guy and can't wait for the Q&A!!

Actually I'm giving away a signed paper ARC--shipped anywhere in the world. One of two my publisher sent me this time. So the Q&A is just about the only chance to win one directly from me, because I want to keep one copy of my ARC :). Thanks for all the kind comments, I'm looking forward to the Q&A.

Wow! That's awesome, Mike! I wish I'll win the copy :D

Mike wrote: "Actually I'm giving away a signed paper ARC--shipped anywhere in the world. One of two my publisher sent me this time. So the Q&A is just about the only chance to win one directly from me, because ..."

I stand corrected! We have just heard from the man himself!! WOOT WOOT, Mike!!

just finished, I could NOT put it down! its been awhile since I've read such a great book! loved all of the characters....well not FEMA organizers, or Target or....well anyway you get the idea lol. to imagine how desperate society would get is scary, but also believable.
I'm so excited to start the second book. I rang in the new year reading and finishing Ashfall, if it wasn't so late I would start the second! when is the third one due for release, please say it won't be months?!
thanks for sharing your amazing book with us!

Cindee, comes out on March 17th!!! Eep! (Love that cover!!)

I was completely enthralled when I read Ashfall! This was one of the most realistic apocalyptic books I've ever read and it seriously scared the crap out of me!

Also, thanks to this book, I remembered that I had trained in the use of a bo staff about 15 years ago, so ordered one right after reading this book. My grandkids are terrified now when I pull it out from under my bed because I suck at it and they run to get out of the way, but it's a great weapon when you have NOTHING. Hahahaha!

So thanks Mike for that reminder!

And seriously, the noise of the eruptions really freaked me out! And the snow!

Anyone else?

Cindee wrote: "just finished, I could NOT put it down! its been awhile since I've read such a great book! loved all of the characters....well not FEMA organizers, or Target or....well anyway you get the idea lo..."

Ooh, if you loved the first book, you'll love the second too :) It was incredible! And yes, only have to wait until March for the third! Or you could win the signed ARC from Mr. Mullin himself!

Karen wrote: "And seriously, the noise of the eruptions really freaked me out! And the snow!

Anyone else?"

Yeah, the noise felt so real, I almost felt like covering my ears. I was hearing everyone's voices muted in my head. So vivid :)

Karen wrote: "I was completely enthralled when I read Ashfall! This was one of the most realistic apocalyptic books I've ever read and it seriously scared the crap out of me!

Also, thanks to this book, I rememb..."

I agree completely. What really freaked me out was how realistic it felt as far as setting. As I'm from Iowa and all...very accurate!

the part that really seemed real to me when darla and Alex came back to see her mother in the kitchen, the description in that scene was so realistic. people do crazy things when the world goes nuts, and I imagine if something like that happened, unfortunately terrible things might happen. that part of the book was so scary to me.

Oh, I know, Cindee that part was awful!! But you are right, so vivid!

Cindee wrote: "the part that really seemed real to me when darla and Alex came back to see her mother in the kitchen, the description in that scene was so realistic. people do crazy things when the world goes nu..."

Exactly, I felt like Mullin attacked the problems and characters in such a real way. That's what made it a fantastic book, one I couldn't put down and kept thinking about after reading it.

Is everyone getting excited for Mike Mullin's Q&A which starts on Monday??! I know I am!!

I'm desperately excited!!!!

WOOOOOT!!!!!