David Estes Fans and YA Book Lovers Unite! discussion

Hey! Does anybody have any YA book recommendations? Please suggest them if you do :)

Here are my favorite 2014 reads - absolutely loved them all. I recommend every single one c:






Or, which is a lengthy series but I can honestly say it's one of my top 5 favorite series. I recommend Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak series to everyone and anyone.

My favourite reads of all time include- Gone by Michael Grant, The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, The Hunger Games, the Maze Runner, and The Chaos Walking series by Patrick Ness.
And if you haven't checked out David Estes's books yet, you should; they're all really good!

Daniel, whenever you get free time you should definitely check out Cirque Du Freak - I think you'd enjoy it - there quick reads as well. I'd dare say that it's up there with HP and PJ! But more mature.

HP and PJ?!? I don't know about Daniel, but I'll definitely check it out, Kynndra! :D

What's the consensus here regarding "The Fault in Our Stars"? Is it worth reading?

Looks pretty interesting Kynndra- I'll have to read it sometime!

Divya wrote: "HP and PJ?!? I don't know about Daniel, but I'll definitely check it out, Kynndra! :D"

Oh I'd definitely rank it up there (for my personal tastes anyway!) - I found it to be an amazing series - absolutely loved it. You should definitely check it out!

Katy wrote: "What's the consensus here regarding "The Fault in Our Stars"? Is it worth reading?"

I actually had to read this for my AP literature class. I thought it was great, but I wouldn't say I'm a hyped up fan of John Green's. It's certainly a good read (and a tear jerker!) I look forward to seeing the movie. I'd say give it a go, Katy!

Daniel wrote: "Looks pretty interesting Kynndra- I'll have to read it sometime!"

It's very interesting. Yes, whenever you get the time give it a try c:

Thanks, Kynndra! I'm convinced =) I had to read Catch-22 for my A.P./dual credit/whatever Lit class. At least I got college credit for it! Also, I really like that book...darn! Now I feel old. LOL To be fair, I felt old before - mostly cause I AM old - for a Y.A. group at least (31), so no worries. ;) I'm not a huge John Green-aholic either. In fact, I found the concept of of An Abundance of Katherines offensive until it occurred me that there ARE an obnoxious number of girls named Katherine around. It annoys even me (especially since few people can remember how to spell my name. C'mon, it's 4 letters!) But I digress...Thanks for the recommendation/encouragement. =)

I can't say I've read that book; however I can understand the frustration of names and people misspelling or pronouncing them. Though.. I guess my name is a little different but c'mon it's not that hard to pronounce [KIN-DRAH] I've been called Kinandra, Kiyanna, Kiandra blah. Anywhoo. Yes, The Fault in Our Stars was a great read - I truly did enjoy the story for sure. I'm positive that if anything it'll be worth your time c; also! You are not old if you're young at heart - which from as far as I can tell you are!

Kinandra?!?

Divya wrote: "Kinandra?!?"

Kiyanna? Do people not see the d?

Daniel wrote: "Divya wrote: "Kinandra?!?"

Kiyanna? Do people not see the d?"

Exactly! ;D

You see what I'm saying? 85% of the time these are my teachers! Teachers people. By golly. Silly people.

Kynndra wrote: "You see what I'm saying? 85% of the time these are my teachers! Teachers people. By golly. Silly people."

Lol, Kinandra! ;)

Yes, Divya it is quite funny xD

Anything to please you, Kiyanna dear XD

Lauren wrote: "Hey! Does anybody have any YA book recommendations? Please suggest them if you do :)"

I would recommend


These are all favorites of mine.

Kynndra wrote: "Or, Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan which is a lengthy series but I can honestly say it's one of my top 5 favorite series. I recommend Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak series to everyone and anyone. "

I have to agree with Kynndra and recommend Cirque Du Freak. And it is lengthy, book wise(there's 12 of them) but they're fun, quick reads. I finished the series within 2 weeks without trying to hurry.

Most beautiful book I've read.

Exactly what Tommy said. Never once did I grow tired of Cirque Du Freak - 'twas a quick read that I honestly never wanted to end.

Yes, would like to hear what people think of The Fault in Our Stars. I feel like I don't even want to see the movie.It's about the big C and the big D so not going there. But is the book worth the read?

Donna wrote: "Yes, would like to hear what people think of The Fault in Our Stars. I feel like I don't even want to see the movie.It's about the big C and the big D so not going there. But is the book worth the read?"

Oddly enough, I came to the opposite conclusion on The Fault in Our Star, but for the same reason. Meaning I want to see the movie, but not so much read the book. I'd rather watch a sad movie and have it be over in a couple hours than invest multiple hours reading, and likely crying, in bed haha. It doesn't hurt that I also love Shailene Woodley.

Obviously, I haven't read it, but John Green's a genius. I can borderline guarantee it's beautifully/smartly written and thought provoking. That's just what the guy does.

It was a beautiful book with an amazingly heart breaking story. I for on, anticipate seeing the film even though I'll probably cry in the theaters lol.

My daughter bought the book (The Fault In Our Stars) and read it and then told me I needed to read it. It sat for about 6 months before I finally decided to read it.

I really liked the book. I had absolutely no idea what the book was even about. I didn't think the book was about the Big C. It was about two people who just happen to have/had cancer.

Half way through the book I texted her and ask her if I was going to cry at the end! She said 'yes, but not what you think.' I texted her back when I finished and told her she LIED. I did cry and it ended how I thought. LOL, I guess I am better at predicting the ending better than her!

You should definitely read the book. I'm glad I had no idea what it was about before I read it. Only because I didn't have any pre-existing notions of how the book would go.

Do any of you guys read any horror or scary books? I would love some recommendations. Preferably YA, but I'm open to adult books as well. I'm just really in the mood read something that will creep me out and give me the spooks.

Hmm the most "horror" I really read is Dean Koontz's stuff (adult). I'd recommend pretty much anything by him, but especially his Frankenstein series, BRILLIANT!

In terms of YA, are you up for zombies? If so the entire series is really good. Parts of the series border on horror/scary, and that series is awesome. Also is a pretty intensely scary "YA" series (although felt more adult to me). Hope this helps!!

I will second David's recommendations. Also any good zombie read.
anything by Charlie Higgson. If you like a young woman protagonist, a little romance with your zombies, I highly recommend Rachel Higgson's series , the first episode is free so try it out. Each episode is short but worth it. You can also buy groups of episodes, and it is on Season Two so lots to read already.

Kynndra wrote: "I can't say I've read that book; however I can understand the frustration of names and people misspelling or pronouncing them. Though.. I guess my name is a little different but c'mon it's not that..."

Yeah, oh please, I am sure I am the only one in this group with a dad who was at the Normandy Beaches on D-Day. He would never talk about it, which is very common of men from that war. I only have the letters he wrote to his parents while he was in Europe. I made a scrap book of them and the pics he had from then.

Donna wrote: "Yes, would like to hear what people think of The Fault in Our Stars. I feel like I don't even want to see the movie.It's about the big C and the big D so not going there. But is the book worth the ..."

I've read the book and I saw the movie Friday evening. The movie is a good adaptation of the book. Some things were changed but I thought it worked. I was already familiar with Shailene Woodley's so I fully expected her to do well with the role, but I wasn't so sure about Ansel Elgort as Augustus as I had only seen him in the new Carrie movie as Tommy Ross. Remarkably, he was able to pull off a character that I expect would be difficult to make seem like a really real person. I think he's going to be one to watch right along with Shailene! My eyes were misty during the show and there was a lot of sniffling and nose blowing throughout the packed theater - even the guys in the audience (probably about 40%).

Exactly what Lauren said! Ansel Elgort was phenomenal is his role, as well as Shailene. It was a great adaptation (a few things were missing but in no way did it diminish the film).

Red wrote: "Do any of you guys read any horror or scary books? I would love some recommendations. Preferably YA, but I'm open to adult books as well. I'm just really in the mood read something that will cre..."

Like David mentioned is great, if you like zombies you should check it out.

If you like a little gothic with your YA horror, the entire series is awesome!

is a cool adult ghost story set in postwar Britain dealing with the downfall of an aristocratic family.

is a refreshing take on the vampire story by Sweden's answer to Stephen King.

The Cirque du Freak series is really creepy YA vampire series that you should definitely give a chance if you haven't already!

Thanks for the report on Fault in Our Stars. Shailene is also dating Ansel in real life and he is also in Divergent with her. He plays her brother. I am convinced it is a good book and movie but not sure I want to cry over cancer and death no matter.

I read the Fault in our Stars this weekend and I loved it a lot.

I did a review of it if you want more details. Here it is.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Red wrote: "Do any of you guys read any horror or scary books? I would love some recommendations. Preferably YA, but I'm open to adult books as well. I'm just really in the mood read something that will cre..."

was one of the scarier creepy YA books I've read. Rot & Ruin is a good choice too. Also, if you like vampires (or even if you don't) trilogy is very creepy, scary, gory the whole nine yards. Loved this trilogy! Really awesome characters as well. was another one that was very brutal and freaky. I also recommend Now THAT was a scary ghost story!

My favorite dystopians that I read in 2013

(Under the Never Sky, the whole trilogy is good

(the whole Across the Universe trilogy is good) (also the first book, The Immortal Rules) trilogy trilogy
(the whole Legend trilogy is good)
And, of course the Dwellers series and the Country Saga series by David Estes :)

Red- most definitely . It gave me the chills.

Red wrote: "Do any of you guys read any horror or scary books? I would love some recommendations. Preferably YA, but I'm open to adult books as well. I'm just really in the mood read something that will cre..."

Going over my list I found some more I really recommend:

(whole series) --doesn't get really scary until the end, up until then its a lot of mystery and suspense.

Red wrote: "Do any of you guys read any horror or scary books? I would love some recommendations. Preferably YA, but I'm open to adult books as well. I'm just really in the mood read something that will cre..."

For YA scares I would recommend:


For adult scares I would recommend:

I concur with I Hunt Killers, The Monstrumologist, and Rot & Ruin.

Can anybody recommend me a book like the hunger games Please

Natalie wrote: "Can anybody recommend me a book like the hunger games Please"

Hmm... I recommend , , and . Especially the last one; it is the Hunger Games' twin.

I'd love to read a book with a lot of action that has a strong girl lead and a cute, smart, and funny guy lead. Anything but fantasy. Thanks in advance guys!

The first one that popped into my head, Daniel was this one The sequels are also very very good

Oh and this one, Daniel, I know you'd love it Constant action, these books never let up! Anyone who likes Rick Riordan will LOVE these, they are much better IMO. More YA style.

Thanks for the recs Jenny, I'll try to check them out.

Daniel thanks for the recommendations going to try the testing first