Varje år utser YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) ett gäng böcker som de tycker är extra bra. För några veckor sen publicerade de sin lista för i år (det vill säga de bästa böckerna från 2013 och sen 2012) och så här ser den ut:
Böckerna är utan inbördes ordning och de böcker som jag har läst har jag länkat till min recension.
Avasthi, Swati. Chasing Shadows
In this novel/graphic-novel hybrid, Holly and Savitri each fight to save themselves and their friendship after a ruthless killer ends Chase’s life.
Barnes, Jennifer Lynn. The Naturals
A natural profiler, 17-year-old Cassie joins a special teen FBI program and finds herself immersed in a world where everything is not as it seems.
Beaudoin, Sean. Wise Young Fool
Wannabe rock star Ritchie Sudden is spending 90 days in juvie—just enough time to tell his tale of lust, loss, and, of course, rock-and-roll.
Berry, Julie. All the Truth That’s In Me
Judith is a pariah after her tongue is cut out. But when war threatens her village she must find her voice.
Bick, Ilsa J. The Sin Eater’s Confession
In a small Wisconsin town, rumors about Jimmy and Ben ruin Ben’s life and brutally end Jimmy’s. Three years later, Ben decides to set the record straight.
Black, Holly. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
Welcome to Coldtown, a quarantined city for vampires, the infected, and humans. The price for residence, however, is that you can never leave.
Blagden, Scott. Dear Life, You Suck
Cricket’s life is wrought with pain and his future looks bleak. Should he become a professional fighter, a drug dealer, or just end it all?
Bradbury, Jennifer. A Moment Comes
Lives collide when three teens from different backgrounds become ensnared in the turmoil of the India-Pakistan partition.
Brenna, Beverley. The White Bicycle
Taylor is spending a summer in France, hoping to prove that she has the wherewithal to live a life independent from her mother. But sacrebleu! Things take an unexpected turn.
Brown, Teri. Born of Illusion
In the glitterly world of 1920s New York City, Anna must learn to use her psychic powers before the threats foretold in her visions become reality.
Buzo, Laura. Love and Other Perishable Items
When 15-year-old Amelia falls for her 22-year-old supermarket coworker, Chris, things get messy. Clean-up on Aisle 7.
Carriger, Gail. Etiquette & Espionage
Proper etiquette is most important for young ladies, but so is knowing how to correctly conceal a weapon.
Clark, Kristin Elizabeth. Freakboy
What do you do when your outside doesn’t match your inside? In this free-verse novel, Brendan, a gender-questioning teen, wrestles with his identity.
Cokal, Susann. The Kingdom of Little Wound.
A princess’s death and an errant prick of a needle influences the fate and fortunes of a royal seamstress and a mute nursemaid.
Coley, Liz. Pretty Girl-13
Angela disappeared. For her it was only three days but three whole years have passed. As she assimilates back into society, she begins to understand the changes the time away has wrought.
Cooner, Donna. Skinny
Ever Davies hopes that a risky weight-loss surgery might vanquish the cruel voice inside her head named “Skinny.” But losing weight does not mean losing her insecurities.
De La Peña, Matt. The Living
Shy is working on a cruise ship when a tsunami crash-lands him upon a remote island, where he and his friends must work to solve a mystery. This quick-paced thriller never flinches from class-based issues.
DeStefano, Lauren. Perfect Ruin
The brutal murder of a teenage girl causes Morgan to question the safety of her city, the role of the government, and her place in Internment.
Dubosarsky, Ursula. The Golden Day
Australian schoolgirls accompany their teacher on an outing to the local gardens. But when they return to the school without her, they find their lives have changed forever.
Engle, Margarita. The Lightning Dreamer: Cuba’s Greatest Abolitionist
This fictionalized story of Cuban writer Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda explores how she learned to capture the power of the written word.
Farizan, Sara. If You Could Be Mine
Sahar and Nasim are two girls in love in modern-day Iran. Will Sahar dare to change her whole self to be with the one she loves?
Federle, Tim. Better Nate Than
Broadway enthusiast Nate ventures out on his own from suburban Pittsburgh to the Big Apple for a chance at musical stardom. Hilarity ensues.
Feinstein, John. Foul Trouble.
Danny Wilcox and Terrell Jamerson are seniors, best friends, and basketball stars, but they’re about to learn the true cost of their talents.
Flores-Scott, Patrick. Jumped In
After moving across the country to live with his grandparents, Sam withdraws from everyone. Poetry and an unlikely friendship might be the only things that can draw him out.
Forman, Gayle. Just One Day
One day in Paris with a free-spirited Dutch boy changes everything for reserved American teen, Allyson.
Foxlee, Karen. The Midnight Dress.
Rose sews herself a dress so perfect that it might change her life forever. Told in lush prose and a vividly realized Queensland setting, this will mesmerize readers.
Gansworth, Eric. If I Ever Get Out of Here
It seems everything is working against Lewis; he really needs is a friend. It sure doesn’t help that George, the one friend he does find, lives outside of his reservation.
Gardner, Sally. Maggot Moon
When an injured “astronaut” hides out in Standish’s basement, Standish begins to see through the Motherland’s façade and question accepted truths.
Goodman, Carol. Blythewood
Haunted by dreams of a beautiful boy with wings, Avaline arrives at Blythewood, the school her mother disappeared from so many years before.
Goodman, Shawn. Kindness for Weakness
Desperate for his brother’s approval, James takes the rap for a drug dealing charge. Once incarcerated, James ends up fighting for his life.
Griffin, Adele. Loud Awake and Lost
Ember returns home eight months after a car crash left her with injuries and amnesia. Can she remember those weeks leading to the accident and rediscover herself?
Gruener, Ruth, Jack Gruener and Alan Gratz. Prisoner B-3087
Six years, 10 concentration camps. Despite cruelty, starvation, and hard labor, Yanek is determined to survive as he clings to hope.
Hassan, Michael. Crash and Burn
Crash is far from an ideal hero. Burn, on the other hand, is often considered a psycho. But neither realizes how much their lives depend on each other.
Healey, Karen. When We Wake
Teegan, cryogenically frozen after being shot, is defrosted 100 years later and must find her place in a drastically altered world.
Keil, Melissa. Life in Outer Space
The nerdy world of Sam and his friends is knocked off balance when Camilla moves to town, challenging the limits of their friendships and the possibilities of romantic love.
King, A. S. Reality Boy
Twelve years ago, Gerald Faust became known as “The Crapper” after defecating on reality TV. Now 17, he struggles to control his persistent anger and allow himself to emotionally connect.
Knowles, Jo. Living With Jackie Chan
Moving to live with Uncle Larry was supposed to be Josh’s fresh start, but the cries from the baby upstairs remind Josh of the life he has left behind.
Koertge, Ron. Coaltown Jesus
It’s not every day that you enter your room and discover Jesus waiting for you. Unfortunately, Walker isn’t being given free answers from on high, but rather irreverent advice.
Konigsberg, Bill. Openly Straight
Just because you like boys doesn’t mean it’s the only thing that defines you as a person. In order to prove it, Rafe enlists in a new school to live a label-free life.
Kraus, Daniel. Scowler
Ry is haunted by memories of an abusive father. When the father returns to have his revenge, Ry summons his imaginary childhood protectors to save his family.
Laban, Elizabeth. The Tragedy Paper
Tim is crushed after being assigned the worst room at this boarding school. But it is there he finds an important gift that will change his understanding of love and friendship.
LaFevers, Robin. Dark Triumph
Sybella, a trained assassin, is sent back to live with her father, a sadistic Lord. When she defies him, she must battle to stay alive.
Lake, Nick. Hostage Three
Amy’s self-absorbed view of the world changes dramatically when her family’s yacht is hijacked by Somali pirates.
Lanagan, Margo. Yellowcake
With her characteristic style, Lanagan presents 10 tales that speak of witchcraft, magic, monsters and beasts. Don’t be afraid; they won’t bite. Not always, anyway.
Levithan, David. Two Boys Kissing
Harry and Craig are going for the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss, and everyone is watching, including generations of gay men that have gone before them.
London, Alex. Proxy
As Knox’s proxy, Syd takes the punishment when his wealthy patron breaks the rules. When Syd faces a death sentence, he discovers that the one who has cost him his life is the only one who can save him.
Lu, Marie. Prodigy: A Legend Novel
With their world on the brink of collapse, June and Day become pawns of the Patriots in a plot that may destroy or save the Republic–and their love.
Lyga, Barry. Game
Someone is playing a deadly game. Can Jazz Dent, the son of history’s most famous serial killer, follow the clues to NYC, stop the murders and win the game?
Lynch, Chris. Pieces
The death of his older brother, Duane, leaves Eric empty. By finding Duane’s “pieces” and meeting the recipients of his donated organ, Eric hopes to become whole again?
Maas, Sarah J. Crown of Midnight
Celaena Sardothian is the evil king’s assassin, but her loyalty lies elsewhere, putting her and those she loves in danger.
Madison, Bennett. September Girls
During a dreamy summer spent at the beach, Sam falls for Dee-Dee, a girl with a strange connection to the sea.
Marchetta, Melina. Quintana of Charyn: The Lumatere Chronicles
The promise of war keeps Quintana hidden from those men who would surely kill her and the child she carries — and from Froi, who will do anything to find her.
Marillier, Juliet. Raven Flight
To save her people from the evil king, Neryn sets out from Shadowfell in search of the Guardians so that she might learn how to harness her powers.
Marr, Melissa and Tim Pratt, ed. Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales
Eighteen powerhouse YA authors pen short stories inspired by their favorite classic tales.
Martin, T. Michael. The End Games
The zombie apocalypse would be an awesome “game,” if Michael and his younger brother weren’t living it. By becoming the “Game Master,” Michael protects fragile Patrick or their journey to find safe haven.
McNeal, Tom. Far Far AwayJeremy Johnson
Johnson’s life is full of delicious cakes, funny pranks, and dangerous mistakes. It’s almost like he’s living in a modern fairy tale.
Medina, Meg. Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your AssIt doesn’t take much to throw off someone’s day, but when Yaqui Delgado threatens Piddy, her entire world is rocked.
Metzger, Lois. A Trick of the Light
What’s wrong with Mike? According to the voice in his head, he’s just fine. But how can that be, considering his anorexia and family trauma?
Meyer, Marissa. Scarlet
In this sci-fi retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, Scarlet finds herself drawn to the rugged, mysterious Wolf as she searches for clues about her missing grandmother.
Moser, Elise. Lily and Taylor
Taylor thought she could put the violence of her old life behind her by starting over in a new place. Her boyfriend, however, has different plans.
Moskowitz, Hannah. Teeth
On a remote island, Rudy meets two characters who will change his life forever: a naive princess and a “fish-boy” named Teeth.
Murdoch, Emily. If You Find Me
Carey and Janessa have lived isolated in the woods for ten years, but when their father finds them they can no longer hide from their dark past.
Ness, Patrick. More Than This
Seth dies and then wakes up in what he believes to be hell, alone, naked, and confused in a seemingly deserted world.
Nielsen, Susin. The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen
Forced by his therapist to keep a journal, 13-year-old Henry shares humorous insights as he navigates a new school and struggles to reconcile his love for his older brother, who murdered another student before turning the gun on himself.
Pitcher, Annabel. Ketchup Clouds
In a series of letters to a death row inmate, Zoe tells the story of how she fell for two brothers and the heartbreaking aftermath.
Poblocki, Dan. The Haunting of Gabriel Ashe
Gabe and Seth believed the Hunter was imaginary, but this nasty urban legend may actually be coming for them.
Quick, Matthew. Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
On the day that Leonard Peacock brings a gun to school, it will be small gesture that will decide his fate, as well as those around him.
Rhodes, Morgan. Falling Kingdoms
After peace is disrupted, three kingdoms fight for power and four teens find their lives forever intertwined.
Rosoff, Meg. Picture Me Gone
Can Mila’s powers of observation help find her dad’s missing friend? Rosoff delivers a subtle and incisive look at one perceptive 12-year-old.
Rowell, Rainbow. Eleanor & Park
Eleanor has bright red hair and a thrift store wardrobe. Park wears “guyliner” and reads comics. They don’t fit in anywhere except with each other.
Rowell, Rainbow. Fangirl
Online, Cath is famous. In real life, at her first year in college she is a nobody. Can she navigate being just Cath without her fan fiction to hide behind?
Sales, Leila. This Song Will Save Your Life
After a failed suicide attempt, Elise finds that you can’t change who you are. But sometimes, if you just listen to the voice inside, the song you hear will save your life.
Sanderson, Brandon. The Rithmatist
Joel dreams of becoming a Rithmatist but must resign himself with studying the art. When Rithmatist students at his school begin disappearing, Joel is determined to uncover the truth.
Sanderson, Brandon. Steelheart
Eight-year old David witnessed the death of his father at the hand of the powerful Epic Steelheart. Ten years later, he’s out for revenge.
Seamon, Hollis. Somebody Up There Hates You
When you’re a 17-year old guy with terminal cancer stuck in hospice with a bunch of old people, only one thing is certain: somebody up there hates you.
Sedgwick, Marcus. Midwinterblood
On a remote, mysterious island in Scandinavia, two souls seek each other out again and again through seven stories that span centuries.
Sepetys, Ruta. Out of the Easy
Life can be sleazy in the Big Easy especially for 17-year-old Josie, who’s itching to get out of New Orleans and start a better life.
Shepherd, Megan. The Madman’s Daughter
Juliet escapes London to follow her father, Dr. Moreau, to a remote tropical island where she discovers dark secrets, danger, and love.
Sloan, Holly Goldberg. Counting by 7s
Willow has never fit in anywhere, but when her adoptive parents are killed in a car crash, everything changes in the most unexpected way.
Smith, Andrew. Winger
Fourteen-year-old Ryan Dean navigates the twists and turns of boarding school with the help of his rugby teammates and his best friend, with whom he is helplessly in love.
Stiefvater, Maggie. The Dream Thieves – har läst men ej recenserat än
The search for Glendower continues, but Ronan’s ability to bring items out of his dreams puts the Raven Boys and Blue in danger.
Strasser, Todd. Fallout
Scott’s house is the only one in the neighborhood with a bomb shelter. When the unthinkable happens, 10 people must survive for two weeks in a room meant for only four.
Sullivan, Tara. Golden Boy
Can you put a price on an albino’s life? In Tanzania, you can.
Taylor, Laini. Days of Blood and Starlight
Karou and Akiva find themselves taking opposite sides in an escalating war as each encourage opposite rebellions to make their dreams of peace into reality.
Terrill, Cristin. All Our Yesterdays
Em must make the ultimate choice: save a loved one or save the world. She only has four days to decide.
Terry, Chris L. Zero Fade
Kevin’s eight wild days begin with a terrible haircut from his mom. Dude needs a fade! He already knows Aisha thinks his butt is puffy, but she needs to take better notice.
Thompson, Holly. The Language Inside
Leaving her beloved Japan after the tsunami, Emma feels as if she has left half of herself behind, but a volunteer job offers the healing properties of both poetry and romance.
Vanderpool, Clare. Navigating Early
At a boarding school in Maine, two boys dealing with loss embark upon a fantastic quest on the Appalachian Trail in which the surreal and real collide.
Vaughn, Lauren Roedy. OCD, the Dude, and Me
Danielle, OCD sufferer and social outcast, writes a “me-moir” – a collection of English essays, private journal entries, emails, and letters, which chronicles her tumultuous senior year in high school.
Wasserman, Robin. The Waking Dark
After the Killing Day, teen survivors fight to save their town and their loves from a plague of madness.
Wein, Elizabeth. Rose Under Fire
During World War II, a female transport pilot is captured and sent to a German concentration camp where she bears witness to starvation, corporal punishment, and medical experimentation.
West, Kasie. Pivot Point
Both of clairvoyant teen Addie’s possible future paths are full of love and loss. So which will she choose?
Westrick, Anne. Brotherhood
Shadrach looks up to Jeremiah, but when he starts to understand the true meaning of Brotherhood, he must decide for himself where his loyalties reside.
Winters, Cat. In the Shadow of Blackbirds
Mary Shelley does not hold with the Spiritualism fad consuming America in 1918, but when her sweetheart dies, she finds herself haunted by both a spirit and a mystery.
Woolston, Blythe. Black Helicopters
Taught to fear Those People who control the Black Helicopters, Valley becomes a violent statement for a cult of “patriots.”
Yancey, Rick. The 5th Wave
After surviving four waves of destruction, Cassie must trust a mysterious boy in order to rescue her brother and fight an invasion of murderous human lookalikes.
Yovanoff, Brenna. Paper Valentine
As if being haunted by her dead best friend isn’t enough, Hannah is falling in love with a juvenile delinquent and there’s a serial killer on the loose.
Zarr, Sara. The Lucy Variations
Lucy has always played piano to please others, but after walking away from the profession, she meets a young piano teacher who begins to show her another way.
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Är faktiskt rät imponerad av att jag har läst 16 av böckerna som är med på listan. Och flera är dem är med på min att-läsa-lista 🙂 Är också väldigt glad över att Brandon Sanderson och Rainbow Rowell är med på listan 2 gånger!!!
Listan i sin helhet har ni här.
Bilden är inte tagen av mig utan framgooglad
Okej, jag hade på känn att jag hade läst fler kvinnliga författare än manliga, men yikes, har inte tänkt på att skillnaden var så stor. Ska göra ett försök att läsa lite mer jämt nästa år. Fast å andra sidan så väljer jag inte precis bok beroende på författarens kön utan snarare på beskrivningen, andras bedömningar samt (sorgligt nog) omslaget. Kan detta betyda att det är fler kvinnliga författaren inom YA-genren?
Även här är lite sorgligt att se att det är så lite variation. Jag är i alla fall stolt över att jag har lyckats läsa böcker från 8 olika länder. I år ska jag definitivt öka antalet böcker från Sverige.
När det gäller vad det är för typ av böcker så är det främst “riktiga” romaner jag har läst. Jag läser rätt mycket japansk manga också, men de räknar jag inte med. Seriealbum här är mest bokserier som jag har läst som har blivit seriealbum.
Av de 130 romanerna (jag räknar inte med seriealbum, noveller eller mellanböcker) så är cirka en fjärdedel av dem ensamstående böcker. Jag trodde faktiskt att det skulle vara mindre eftersom det känns som att jag bara läser bokserier hela tiden. Är väldigt nöjd här 🙂
Och när det kommer till de 97 seriedelarna så ser fördelningen ut så här. Med “uppföljare” så menar jag en bok i en serie som varken är start eller avslutning. Här är jag riktigt stolt för allt som allt så har jag faktiskt läst fler uppföljare och avslutande delar än seriestart. Jag har en tendens att påbörja en massa nya serier och sen inte läser klart dem, det ser ut att gå åt rätt håll nu i alla fall!
Här ser vi att jag läser väldigt nya böcker. De från år 2015 är förhandsversioner ifall ni undrar hur jag kan ha läst böcker som inte är utgivna än. Tycker att det är lite synd att jag läser så få äldre böcker men samtidigt så kommer det ut så många nya spännande böcker hela tiden så tiden räcker ju inte till! 😦
Och sist men inte minst är fördelningen över sidantalet i böckerna jag har läst. Allt över 500 sidor räknar jag som en tegelsten och det har det blivit 10 stycken av. Jag planerar att läsa lite mer episk fantasy så det lär bli fler tegelstenar i år. Annars så har jag totalt läst 50498 sidor och det ger snittet på 330 sidor per bok.
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