I was going to wean myself off of challenges next year – excepting Carl‘s, that is, because I just have no willpower to resist them – but the 2010 Debut Author Challenge seemed like a no-brainer to me. I know I’ll be reading a ton that would count so why not join up?
This challenge is hosted by The Story Siren and here’s the deal according to her post:
What is the 2010 Debut Author Challenge?
- The objective is to read a set number of YA (Young Adult) or MG (Middle Grade) novels from debut authors published this year.* I’m going to challenge everyone to read at least 12 debut novels! I’m hoping to read at least 30! You don’t have to list your choices right away, but if you do feel free to change them throughout the year. I will also be focusing on mostly Young Adult novels.
- Anyone can join, you don’t need a blog to participate. If you don’t have a blog you can always share your views by posting a review on Amazon.com/BarnesandNoble.com/GoodReads/Shelfari, or any other bookish site.
- The challenge will run from January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010. You can join at anytime!
* I would like to limit the novels to those released in 2010.
Typically I don’t like posting lists – though I’ve been known to cave under pressure – and I reserve the right to swap out books (because I probably will end up going wildly off in another direction.) But for now…
- The Iron King – Julie Kagawa
- Deathday Letter – Shaun David Hutchinson
- The Secret Year – Jennifer Hubbard
- Brightly Woven – Alexandra Bracken
- Sea – Heidi R. Kling
- Everlasting – Angie Fraizer
- Hex Hall – Rachel Hawkins
- Shadow Hills – Anastasia Hopcus
- Nightshade – Andrea Cremer
- A Most Improper Magick – Stephanie Burgis
- Claire de Lune – Christine Johnson
- The Rise of Renegade X – Chelsea Campbell
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Wow! Thanks so much for including HEX HALL on this rockin’ list! Hope you enjoy it!
yay! so glad you decided to join up! you have a great list of titles! it’s going to be so much fun! good luck!
I’m still thinking of joining this one. I didn’t do so well this year with my reading challenges.
Hooray for 2010! it’ll be a great year for books.
Rachel – I’ve been looking forward to HEX HALL for awhile now! Can’t wait to finally read it.
Story Siren – This is a wonderful challenge. I’m looking forward to being a part of it.
Mishel – I know what you mean! (I only joined a two and only managed to finish one.) I hope you join up, too. I’d love to read however many reviews you can put together.
Daisy – I couldn’t agree more!
I am so incredibly excited that you included Shadow Hills on your list! And what great company for SH—The Rise of Renegade X and Brightly Woven are both great books and I can’t wait to read all the others too!
Thank you so much for selecting Nightshade! I’m thrilled to be on your list – 2010 is going to be an amazing year for books!