find all things contemporary: author shout-outs, book reviews, contests and more!
and of course, there's always THE CONTEMPS!
Up and Coming YA CONTEMPORARY novels you shouldn't miss out on:
Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez
release date: October 18, 2011

Sometimes, being on top just means you have a long way to fall....(Goodreads)
Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe
relase date: October 13, 2011

When high school junior Sara wins a coveted scholarship to study ballet, she must sacrifice everything for her new life as a professional dancer-in-training. (Goodreads)
In Too Deep by (Mandy Hubbard) Amanda Grace
release date: February 12, 2012

Revolves around a dark lie which spirals out of control. (Goodreads)
I don't read too many contemporaries but read and enjoyed AUDITION. I'll be interviewing Stasia and giving away a copy of AUDITION at Literary Rambles on 10/24.
ReplyDeleteNatalie
http://caseylmccormick.blogspot.com/
I'm loving that Virtuosity cover!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up...
ReplyDeleteThese all sound so good! Thanks for the tips and the links :)
ReplyDeleteGood choices. I would like to read some good boy voices. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteAwesome -- a few new books to read! Thank you for the recommendation. I am always on a lookout for something fun to read.
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