My most recent updating in Goodreads got me thinking about speculative fiction books I’m looking forward to. Since it is a bit of a broad definition, I’ll list some that I can’t wait for and what the main reason I’m looking forward to them is.
My number one book for 2010 I’m looking forward to is the sequel to THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH by Carrie Ryan, THE DEAD-TOSSED WAVES. Zombies the way zombies should be done. I loved how the author wasn’t afraid to kill off people.
Second up would be the CATCHING FIRE by Suzanne Collins sequel. Anyone know what this is called? Why I’m looking forward to it? Because the first two books were awesome!
Next would be PROPHECY OF DAYS – BOOK ONE: THE DAYKEEPER’S GRIMOIRE by Christy Raedeke. Why? End of the world Mayan stuff sounds way cool to me.
The next one is a bit of a cheat. I read book one INCARCERON (in ARC form) already. It’s a British import that comes out in January 2010. I liked it enough that I Amazon marketplaced and got SAPPHIQUE which is book 2. It’s sitting on my shelf waiting for me to read. What I liked about INCARCERON was how different it was than current spec YA out there now. It actually felt more like traditional adult fantasy.
Okay, I just finished GREGOR AND THE CODE OF CLAW today (Gregor book 5). This series left me loving it enough that I want a book six. Is there going to be one? I googled and the answer looked hopeful. The series was really strong MG fiction. It was clever and left me caring about the characters.
I’ll round it off with LAST MIDNIGHT by our own Parker Peevyhouse. According to Parker, this is filled with world ending stuff, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
So what spec books are you really looking forward to?
PJ Hoover loves seeing kids excited about future books coming out…especially hers.
Parker Peevyhouse
lindajoysingleton
Joni Sensel
Chris Eboch
Nick
Greg R. Fishbone
Hey thanks!
And I’m really jealous that you’ve already read Incarceron–that one’s been on my list.
I was excited to read it ahead of time, Parker! It was really different. When you read it, we can talk!
And you’re welcome!
PJ, you just made my week! It’s still such a thrill to see my cover on the web! Thanks
Christy
You are so welcome, Christy! Your book is going to rock!
Hey, I saw an early cover of The Dead Tossed Waves and it has changed completely, if yours is what’s now on the book. Interesting. I think that whole cover struggle thing is fascinating and it seems that they’re churning and changing more covers than ever — sure would like to know if there’s really an impact or if it’s just a waste of money. The B&N buyer(s) must feel like God.
The cover did change huge, Joni. And for the paperback of FOREST they are changing that one, too. Yes, it’s good to be B&N
Mine! I’m looking forward to seeing my first novel in print this month. Nexus Point is good old-fashioned space opera.
Thanks for the titles, I’m always up for a good book to read.
How awesome, Jaleta! That is definitely something to look forward to! Huge congratulations!
Looking forward to Kristin Cashore’s 3rd in the Graceling series. GoodReads has it as BITTERBLUE.
Oh, I still need to read FIRE! Thanks for the reminder!
The Dead-Tossed Waves is going to be a must-read for me, since I absolutely loved Forest of Hands and Teeth. If the sequel can make par with the first, I’ll be a happy camper.
Me, too, Gef!
About The Dead Tossed Waves…me too! I absolutely loved The Forest of Hands of Teeth, re-reading favorite section several times. The Dead Tossed Waves is my top pick for “the book I can’t wait to read”