September Book BUZZ!
I hope you all are settling back into your fall routines. Here the kids are back in school, we moms are breathing a sigh of relief, and our schedules bursting at the seams. I’m trying to read at least one book a week in between work, school and other activities – it’s hard, but I need my downtime. Here is the list of books coming out this month that I’m excited about reading – leave a comment and tell me what YOU can’t wait to read!
Hidden by Sophie Jordan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: September 11, 2012
The finale to the series is finally here!!! Jacinda is a draki, descended from dragons but able to take human form. Cassian was her intended, but love has a funny way of surprising people (and dragons!) and she fell for Will, a human and also a dreaded Hunter. Oh Sophie, you left us with a cliffhanger … The finale has lots of twists and action, and an ending that seems to be open for sequels … ?!?!
Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Release Date: September 11, 2012
Oh, this book sounds like so much fun, and I know Sarah Rees Brennan is a funny lady in real life, so this book made my list! Kami has talked to a boy in her head since she was born, but she’s shocked when it turns out he’s real, and he’s now going to her school! Plus the mysterious family who left town abruptly a generation ago has returned, and mystery and murder ensue. I’m ready to read this now!
The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Release Date: September 18, 2012
This is the sequel to the popular The Girl of Fire and Thorns. I have both books sitting on my nightstand just waiting for me to start them. Stacy raved about this book, and since I am totally a fantasy geek, I am going to read BOTH of these this weekend. Really. Stacy says she’s a great female lead character who blossoms from naive to a fierce and determined young woman, and who has a realistic faith where she is devoted but has occasional doubts.
The Diviners by Libba Bray
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Release Date: September 18, 2012
Libba unleashes her wit on New York in the roaring 20′s. Evie is a young lady with a weakness for speakeasies, shopping, movies … and she has a mysterious power. It doesn’t help that she lives with her uncle in a museum dedicated to the odd, supernatural and occult – nicknamed “The Museum of the Creepy-Crawlies”. Murder, mayhem and consumption of gin follows … not necessarily in that order.
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Release Date: September 18, 2012
AHHHH, love love love this book! Magical and spooky, with characters that are gritty and real, and a brilliantly written story that layers Welch mythology with ghosts and romance. It begins when Blue sees Gansey as a ghost in a graveyard, either because he’s her true love, or because she killed him. This story is so complex and rich you can’t stop thinking about it after you shut the cover. Of course, this is the first in a series … and I can’t wait for the next installment!
The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Release Date: September 27, 2012
Scoffers out there are wondering if Rowling can appeal to audiences with this book that’s neither fantasy nor for young adults. Are you kidding me? This is the mother of Harry Freaking Potter. I’d read her shopping lists with glee. Wouldn’t you?
Yes, this list!
I’ve read Carson’s books, they’re awesome. Reading Raven Boys now and will start the others soon.
Great list! Adding UNSPOKEN and THE DIVINERS to my list. And of course I’m planning to read THE CASUAL VACANCY!
Hmm, I see that UNSPOKEN is the first in a series. Not a fan of many series, but this one does sound awesome, so I’ll read it anyway & probably get totally hooked and need the rest of the books RIGHT NOW, lol.
CoE and Unspoken were EXCELLENT!
I love this list! My goal is to read Hidden before release date but I’m so behind. ::SHAME::
@Cari WHAT???? Stop everything and read HIDDEN pronto!
OHHH so many great books-thanks for the update in the midst of the zany back to school days!!