tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post986487612342626455..comments2024-03-20T00:15:49.597-07:00Comments on Nancy S. Thompson: A to Z Challenge: Y is YA FictionNancy Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-91350357510917949592012-05-01T18:57:50.878-07:002012-05-01T18:57:50.878-07:00I don't really read much YA. I like my books ...I don't really read much YA. I like my books dark, gritty and with a lot of profanity! LOL. I don't get the fascination with YA books--makes me feel like adults are simply dissatisfied with adult books. I will read one now if there is a lot of hoopla around it to see what's what but I don't typically read it. The ones I've read in the last year have been quite good though.Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-55826736115935165302012-04-30T00:29:31.570-07:002012-04-30T00:29:31.570-07:00It's funny, I read Twilight when I didn't ...It's funny, I read Twilight when I didn't know much about writing and loved it too. I'm afraid to go back and try again, lol. <br /><br />Even though I write YA, I've grown extremely picky with what I read. There's a lot of rubbish out there at the moment. I'll admit I'm struggling to stay interested in the genre. Eek.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-88483090365739825372012-04-30T00:21:47.077-07:002012-04-30T00:21:47.077-07:00I never read The Outsiders, but I really liked the...I never read The Outsiders, but I really liked the movie! I think it was Tom Cruise's debut, and Pony Boy became a great dancer on Dancing With The Stars! The Book Thief is an excellent example of a YA book. Thanks for making A to Z so memorable Nancy! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-49039834669991860492012-04-29T19:40:09.306-07:002012-04-29T19:40:09.306-07:00I really like The Darkest Powers Series by Kelley ...I really like The Darkest Powers Series by Kelley Armstrong. The female MC in those ones is shy/quiet, but not whiny. <br /><br />I think you'd also like Across the Universe by Beth Revis. Its a Sci-fi Romance, murder mystery kinda thing. VERY strong female lead. Well developed characters.Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-66352759677971703292012-04-29T19:22:39.948-07:002012-04-29T19:22:39.948-07:00Not really a YA reader. And truth be told I have r...Not really a YA reader. And truth be told I have read very few books recently. The internet seems to have taken their place in my off-time. On the brigh side, I did just order a Kindle Fire so I predict some reading again in my future.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-30475570335734085132012-04-28T17:04:38.538-07:002012-04-28T17:04:38.538-07:00Hello Nancy, beautiful space, passing to say hello...Hello Nancy, beautiful space, passing to say hello, nice to read your text.<br />if you like the poetry I invite you to my space, thank you.<br />happy day.Ricardo Miñanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16383904133381070822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-36862415602237767892012-04-28T15:41:19.303-07:002012-04-28T15:41:19.303-07:00Well, since you like thrillers, I'd recommend ...Well, since you like thrillers, I'd recommend <i>Black Hole Sun</i> by David Macinnis Gill; it was one of my favorite books of 2011. Falls into the YA SF/Thriller/Action categories.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-226723639272329562012-04-28T12:23:25.416-07:002012-04-28T12:23:25.416-07:00I used to write MG/YA stuff and read a lot more of...I used to write MG/YA stuff and read a lot more of it then, but I still pick up the books now and then. I'm reading The Scorpio Races right now (still, since I've had no time to read because of this A to Z !!). It's a YA and truly one of the most beautiful books I've ever read. Amazing the way she portrays the characters and the romance between them. So good. <br /><br />Another YA I LOVED was A Northern Light. Literary excellence. :))Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-81908758556639356602012-04-28T11:59:33.428-07:002012-04-28T11:59:33.428-07:00There's so much I love about YA, but the angst...There's so much I love about YA, but the angst issues that are so prevalent do eventually grind a bit, unless the author can provide some really good growth.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-85858571827466857082012-04-28T10:44:52.293-07:002012-04-28T10:44:52.293-07:00Johnny died??????
Just kidding.
I'm not a st...Johnny died??????<br /><br />Just kidding.<br /><br />I'm not a stickler for genre. I'll read whatever sounds good to me at the time.<br /><br />Re: Twilight. It wasn't the writing that turned me off, which had its problems, it was her version of vampires that I hated. I'm more of a traditionalist when it comes to my monsters. Must be an age thing.<br /><br />If I see something that looks good on the shelf, I'm going to pick it up and give it a shot. Anyone who turns their nose up because it's on one shelf instead of another is missing out.<br /><br />As for the bodice rippers...no judgement here. That's what I started out reading too.<br /><br />:0)<br /><br />1 more letter!<br />HMGHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-8827397857254905942012-04-28T10:09:55.023-07:002012-04-28T10:09:55.023-07:00I definitely love some YA stories more than others...I definitely love some YA stories more than others, and since I write in this genre, I read a lot of it. But I still love political thrillers, mysteries, historical romance, and sorts of other fun books for adults.<br /><br />I'm currently reading Major Pettigrew's Last Stand. Have you read that one yet? I'm loving it. And I love any book written by Jodi Picoult.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-75053892131801072622012-04-28T09:29:56.123-07:002012-04-28T09:29:56.123-07:00No, because I haven't really read any books in...No, because I haven't really read any books in the genre.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-16414702104557022072012-04-28T09:14:27.342-07:002012-04-28T09:14:27.342-07:00Hi
I don't often sing my own praises, but Fire...Hi<br />I don't often sing my own praises, but Fireseed One, my YA futuristic thriller isn't whiny or snarky. It actaully has a male protag, but one of the other main players is Marisa, who is quite the fiesty antag. I am also a professional illustrator, and did nine interior drawings for it. You could take a chance on that!Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254902043762303002.post-20923157974301801352012-04-28T05:03:41.791-07:002012-04-28T05:03:41.791-07:00I'm on-again, off-again with YA. Like you, I l...I'm on-again, off-again with YA. Like you, I loved the SE Hinton books, but I don't really remember reading a lot of YA when I was 'supposed' to be reading it. I did read a lot of the books my girls were reading through middle school. And, yes, I enjoyed Twilight enough the first time, but by the time I got halfway through the second book I think I'd had enough. I soldiered on through the series, but barely.<br /><br />Haven't really been reading much YA in a while, though, so no recommendations at this time.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.com