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Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish where we list our top tens! This week’s topic is top ten fave in x genre and the genre I chose was contemporary YA but I only picked five.
MELINA MARCHETTA LIGHT OF MY LIFE, WORDY BEING OF MY HEART. So upset I did not read her sooner but I am definitely in her crowd of rabid fans now, her writing completely resonates with me and they’re perfect re-reading materials. They are stories that stay with you.
She is one of my favourite YA authors because those books could not be MORE perfect to me and they’ve stayed with me all these years. Sure, all her books sound pretty much the same but man, those two are the pinnacle of it and done so well.
Already on many people’s favourite authors list ever because she created such a simple story that really hits all the right notes. There’s just something very easy and enjoyable to read about her writing. I’m curious to see how she’ll take on the horror genre!
I really enjoyed Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson but Second Chance Summer cemented her on the list for me. A lovely summer read that made me bawl.
Yeah yeah, John Green. That guy.
Psssssst. Elena, will you hate me if I tell you I’ve never read anything by Sarah Dessen, Morgan Matson OR John Green?
Seriously, though. I’m on the road to remedying the last two. I have The Fault In Our Stars and Second Chance Summer at home :D
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And on a COMPLETE random: WHAT IS THE FONT YOU USE IN THE PICTURES?
I could use What The Font… but… me lazy :D
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No Melissa Walker?
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On every list today is John Green – I think I’m a little ashamed to say I haven’t read his book yet! Must.Do.This! Oh and yeah for Stephanie Perkins her books are super cute :)
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I am such a complete failure at reading contemporary, no matter how many times authors and books get recommended to me. And no matter the few I do read and really ENJOY. For whatever reason, I just don’t really gravitate towards them. But I’m kind of tired of being on the outside of the fan groups for these authors… I KNOW I am missing out from the way you talk about them, Elena!
LOVE the authors you chose, Elena! Contemp YA authors ftw!
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Hey there!
I chose Sarah Dessen, too – isn’t she amazing? I love all of her books, ut The Truth About Forever is definitely one of my favorites!
Have you read Katie McGarry’s Pushing the Limits? Because you really should if you haven’t – it’s a beautiful story!
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I love how you set this post out! I was really lazy with my own, kind of just posted it in 10 minutes. I haven’t read either of Morgan Matson’s books but I intend to read Amy & Roger for the summer! I’d say I’d get to Second Chance Summer too, but I don’t have a copy so it’s not as high up on the TBR.
I’ve been meaning to tackle another John Green book since TFiOS. I’m thinking of going chronologically, so I’ll work from oldest (LFA) to newest (TFiOS, again). Was it LFA that was called porn? I love John’s response to that declaration. :P
Also added Stephanie Perkins to my list, of course. Also still have to read Melina Marchetta (I know, I know) and MORE from Sarah Dessen. I also want to tackle Elizabeth Scott and more from Jaclyn Moriarty. Also Laurie Halse Anderson (I didn’t really get Wintergirls and I’d like to give it a re-read with a physical copy)… And yeah, I recommend Pushing the Limits (Laura recc’d it). “Compulsively readable”, I’d call it. Also “truly heart-rending”.
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Hehe. I agree there with you on Stephanie Perkins. Also, John Green ;) Awesome list! :D
Here’s my Top 10
Fara @ Tumbling In Books recently posted..Top Ten Favorite Contemporary YA Authors
I can’t imagine life without John Green being the author he is- I’ve adored both TFiOS and Alaska, and am hoping to read more of his work this month! His writing is beautiful and storylined perfectly.
I’m planning on reading On the Jellico road soon, though I’m not sure when I’ll find time to get to it… hopefully this month or next! And I’m thinking of giving Anna another try, because I couldn’t get into it when I first got it out.
Great list! I love the way you formatted it!
Romi recently posted..Top ten tuesday (3) Top ten favourite contempory YA authors.
I picked contemp authors as well! We have a few in common. :)
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I should try another John Green book. I read one of his books, but did not love it…I should give him one more chance. ;)
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Beautiful blog post. Love how you did this.
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I’ll be starting John Green’s books any time now and I’m very much looking forward to it. :)
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I did this genre as well! Everyone I visit seems to pick 4 of these! I too love Morgan Matson. I still need to read Second Chance Summer though.
I have not read either Sarah Dessen or Melina Marchetta, I fail :P
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FIVE? Really. How dare you. ;)
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Hi, I’m a new follower. Really loving the concept of your blog. Also loving this list – I didn’t put John Green and Morgan Matson on my contemps list this week, but I do adore them!
-Tiff @Mostly YA Lit
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Great list! I did the same genre, and we share a couple, but honestly, how did you narrow down to only five? That is impressive! “John Green. Yeah. That guy.” Yep, that pretty much sums it up! lol
Check out my Top Ten Favorite YA Contemporary Authors HERE!
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Karis (YA Litwit) recently posted..Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Favorite YA Contemporary Authors
Truth: I’ve only read two of the authors on your list. I MUST read Sarah Dessen. Soon!
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I’ve only read one John Green book so far (TFioS), and I’m partway through An Abundance of Katherines – I love his quirky characters and writing style!
It’s great to see Melina Marchetta on so many lists, I can’t believe it’s been twenty years since Looking For Alibrandi was published!
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Yes to ALL of these authors except Morgan Matson who I haven’t read. I LOVE Melina Marchetta though and the rest of the authors you mentioned are some of my favorites too. Wonderful list, Elena! :D
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LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. All of these authors! I’ll admit I do have a bit of an author crush on Stephanie Perkins… 1. because I love her hair, and 2. because she created Etienne St. Clair!
Anyways… Great list!
These are all authors that I WANT to read, but have not YET, except for John Green. Looking for Alaska is one my favorite books by him…and I actually got to meet him last night and get that signed and it was so truly amazing since i’d never met him before. EEEK! LOL Sorry, it’s all so new. I’ll be posting about it on my blog soon, though, I’m sure.
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Ha ha … yes. That guy! And oh, I cried so much during Second Chance Summer, too! It was such a great read!
What an awesome list!! :)
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I completely and utterly second all of your choices. I’ve loved the books by ALL of the authors you mentioned (though I have yet to read all of John Green/Melina Marchetta/Morgan Matson’s books), and I think you made SOUND choices (see what I did there?).
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I have not read Marchetta or Dessen (I know, I KNOW!) but I love Perkins and Matson! <3 Not read John Green either but I need to check out some of his books for sure!
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BAHAHA. Yeah yeah John Green indeed :P I love all these authors to death! Except for Morgan Matson cuz I haven’t read her books.
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This was my TTT and Sarah Dessen made my list too! My favorite books of hers are This Lullaby, The Truth About Forever, and Along for the Ride.
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I’m not quite sold on Green, but I did enjoy Morgan Matson and I love Melina Marchetta. :) Sarah Dessing and Stephanie Perkins are on my TBR, too!
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