Funny thing about me and books: though I write YA contemporary*, I don’t find a lot that jazzes me in that category. In fact, I spent many years actively not reading contemporaries. Oftentimes reading is a means of escape, so why the hell do I want to read something that is based in reality?
But, Alicia, you write contemporary fiction.
Yeah, I know. This might be why I’m so picky about my contemporary. Fortunately, I’ve read some terrific books in the genre over the last year. A few of them DESTROYED ME, but that’s a testament to how powerful the writing and subject matter was.
Out of my top five, 13 REASONS WHY is my favorite. It’s not a light-hearted book and the story seriously left me a sobbing wreck, but it was so well written. I absolutely loved this book.
Do you read contemporary fiction? What’s your favorite?
* The other genre is urban fantasy.
All your choices are great...I Loved Thirteen Reasons Why too. I'm not sure about my all-time favorite, but I'd probably have to make room on my top five for a Deb Caletti book.
ReplyDelete13 Reasons Why was so good. Great choices for your other contemporaries too.
ReplyDeleteContemporary is my favorite genre, and I have to admit that I have read and enjoyed all five of your picks. Of the five Paper Towns was probably my favorite, but 13 Reasons Why is seriously beyond good too. Ah, what a wonderful genre.
ReplyDeleteI loved 13 Reasons Why. I haven't read Shut Out, but I loved The Duff so much. To be honest, I thought Paper Towns was ok, but I prefer Abundance of Katherines.
ReplyDeleteOf your choices (and I haven't read Shut Out), love Paper Towns (and yes, Abundance of Katherines gives it a run for its money). Keep at it, Alicia - you'll find some great ones - and don't be afraid to try some lesser-known authors!
ReplyDeleteIf you like 13 Reasons Why, you might like Never Eighteen by Megan Bostic. It's a new realease and very powerful. (yes, Megan's my friend. and yes, I read it and stand by what I said. :)
erica
<3 Anna! I read 13 Reasons Why but I wasn't bowled over by it for some reason. It was good, but it wasn't a favorite of mine. I have Paper Towns on my shelf and I really need to read it! John Green is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of the books on your list. I'll probably read PAPER TOWNS at some point in the near future, though.
ReplyDeleteAwesome picks, Alicia! I haven't read any Ellen Hopkins... obviously I need to remedy that!
ReplyDeleteI really need to read some John Green already :-)
ReplyDeleteI looooved Paper Towns. Loved! I recently picked up Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen, and I thought it was amazing.
ReplyDeleteI loved 13 Reasons as well. I listened to it on audio and it is even MORE amazing, I have to say. I also loved Anna and the French Kiss which I finished in one day:)
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