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By: Year Two in Review | Ghenet Myrthil

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By: Margo Berendsen

Margo Berendsen — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:28:45 +0000

Great list!!! So excited that I’ve read at least half of them. Esp. glad to see that Feed made your list. Though I’ve read some historical fiction, I wasn’t familiar with any on your list. I would say A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly is my favorite historical YA fiction.

By: Meagan Spooner

Meagan Spooner — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:59:47 +0000

Wow, what a wonderful list–we share a lot of the same must-reads in these genres! THE GIVER is one of my all-time favorite books in the world. I think I’d add Will Grayson, Will Grayson, by John Green and David Levithan, to the contemporary category. And add The Golden Compass to the classics! (Or the fantasy, whichever.)

And you rock to have added the buzz books from this year! It’s an absolute honor to have my book up there with so many amazing, amazing examples of great YA books.

By: Ghenet Myrthil

Ghenet Myrthil — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:28:51 +0000

I’m so glad you all like the list! 🙂

By: Gina

Gina — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:39:01 +0000

Such a great starter list! There wasn’t this much YA when I was growing up, so I guess I’m making up for lost time 🙂

By: Sophia Richardson

Sophia Richardson — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:06:54 +0000

Unsurprising, but so many of these books are awesome!

By: Crystal Schubert

Crystal Schubert — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:53:55 +0000

So many excellent picks! Good list!

By: Chihuahua0

Chihuahua0 — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:51:33 +0000

I’m reading Thirteen Reasons Why right now, although progress is a little slow. Darn you e-books and my slow writing productivity. Oh, and Team Fortress 2.

In any case, while I read all of the Dystopian category and there are plenty of other books on the list I have on my bookshelf, I’m bookmarking this for future reference.

By: Connie B. Dowell

Connie B. Dowell — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:52:38 +0000

Nice list. Rebecca, I know of a great recent release that might be along the lines of what you are looking for, though the story is not set in the U.S.: The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind by Meg Medina.

By: Katy Upperman

Katy Upperman — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:37:41 +0000

I’ve read most of these and totally vouche for their excellence. GRACLING and THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE are among my very favorites. Awesome recommendations, Ghenet!