Friday, November 2, 2012

New Adult Obsession

You may have noticed that the blog has been awful quiet this past week and I have such a good reason for that. Besides working, I've been obsessively reading every New Adult title I could get my hands on. I've read a couple here and there, but then I read Beautiful Disaster, followed by Easy and then I became greedy. I'm in love with this blossoming field of literature. Because I've been spending so much time immersing myself in these books, I just wanted to create a sort of guide to what I've been reading in the New Adult genre. 

Easy by Tammara Webber
You guys. This book pushed me over from the - hey, this genre is pretty great to the OBSESSION side of the fandom line. It's so good!
Read this if: You want a great story about a girl who learns how to defend herself and takes control of her own life. And finds a hot/smart boy along the way. 
Tammara Webber Online: Blog :: Facebook

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
This book is like watching a trainwreck that is happening IN a tornado that is about to rip through a town. It's insane, it's crazy, it's a little painful to go through. But the emotion is so raw that you have to know what happens because you're so invested in the story.
Read this if: You want to understand what Eminem means when he says, "Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano / All I know is I love you too much to walk away though."
Jamie McGuire Online: Website :: Twitter :: Facebook

Because of Low by Abbi Glines
I read this awhile ago, aware of, but not quite understanding of, the New Adult categorization. It's intense and emotional and wonderful. Abbi Glines is a great writer.
Read this if: You want to feel ALL the feelings. 
Abbi Glines Online: Website :: Twitter :: Facebook

While it Lasts by Abbi Glines
A companion novel to Because of Low. Country boy. So hot. And watching Cage soften a little made me all melty. The companion to both of these novels Just for Now came out this week. Haven't read it yet, but I have no doubts it will be just as amazing.
Read this if: You like country boys. Even if you don't. Cage is...just yum. 
Abbi Glines Online: Website :: Twitter :: Facebook

Shattered by Elizabeth Lee
I adore this book. More country boys. I've always associated with a small town, wanting to get out and feeling stuck. I related to Alyssa so well. Even though I've never lost anybody that close to me, I still understood her pain and her motivation. This is a great story about finding peace and strength...and a hot boy along the way.
Read this if: You want to read about characters with great backgrounds. Or see two people come together despite all of the pain in their memories together. 
Elizabeth Lee Online: Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook

My Favorite Mistake by Chelsea M. Cameron
This book was straight up cute. There's a lot of turmoil that these characters experience, but it never weighs down the story. This one is great for a quick New Adult fix, if you're like me and thoroughly addicted.
Read this if: You want to watch two people act like they don't love each other, so they fight really adorably instead.
Chelsea M. Cameron Online: Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook

Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park
I was giggling through this whole book, and not in my head and not very quietly. Sometimes I think I worry my roommates with my verbal reactions and this is one of those books where I had a lot. Julie was such a refreshing character and the narration was wonderful. This book is highly recommended (and not as racy as most New Adult books - quite possibly appropriate for YA audiences).
Read this if: You want to laugh and get completely absorbed in the lives of great, well rounded characters.
Jessica Park Online: Website :: Twitter :: Facebook

Losing It by Cora Carmack
British boy. I have such an embarrassing weakness for the accents. But Garrick is dreamy for other reasons. Ok, the ending of this one made me kind of rage-y, but that's for my own personal screwed up reasons. It's probably a pretty sweet ending. But yeah, the super sweet, hot British boy makes this book totally great.
Read this if: You have a thing for accents and you want to read a fun coming of age story. Also, if you like snuggling. 
Cora Carmack Online: Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook

Fall Guy by Liz Reinhardt
Totally intense and frustrating. But SO good. The character development in this book is great. It always makes me happy when two characters evolve because of one another - in a healthy way, not in a lose yourself in the other and forget who you are way. So glad this book was recommended to me.
Read this if: You want to read a classic story of two people from totally different backgrounds coming together. Also, if you like bad boys who are hard to figure out, but are secretly really adorable.
Liz Reinhardt Online: Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook

On Deck:
Find You in the Dark by A. Meredith Walters
This was a new find two days ago. Pretty excited, I have to say.
Goodreads :: Amazon :: Barnes & Noble
A. Meredith Walters Online: Blog :: Facebook

And, like a true addict, I NEED MORE. So please, if you have suggestions, throw them at me! 

Friday, November 2, 2012

New Adult Obsession

You may have noticed that the blog has been awful quiet this past week and I have such a good reason for that. Besides working, I've been obsessively reading every New Adult title I could get my hands on. I've read a couple here and there, but then I read Beautiful Disaster, followed by Easy and then I became greedy. I'm in love with this blossoming field of literature. Because I've been spending so much time immersing myself in these books, I just wanted to create a sort of guide to what I've been reading in the New Adult genre. 

Easy by Tammara Webber
You guys. This book pushed me over from the - hey, this genre is pretty great to the OBSESSION side of the fandom line. It's so good!
Read this if: You want a great story about a girl who learns how to defend herself and takes control of her own life. And finds a hot/smart boy along the way. 
Tammara Webber Online: Blog :: Facebook

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
This book is like watching a trainwreck that is happening IN a tornado that is about to rip through a town. It's insane, it's crazy, it's a little painful to go through. But the emotion is so raw that you have to know what happens because you're so invested in the story.
Read this if: You want to understand what Eminem means when he says, "Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano / All I know is I love you too much to walk away though."
Jamie McGuire Online: Website :: Twitter :: Facebook

Because of Low by Abbi Glines
I read this awhile ago, aware of, but not quite understanding of, the New Adult categorization. It's intense and emotional and wonderful. Abbi Glines is a great writer.
Read this if: You want to feel ALL the feelings. 
Abbi Glines Online: Website :: Twitter :: Facebook

While it Lasts by Abbi Glines
A companion novel to Because of Low. Country boy. So hot. And watching Cage soften a little made me all melty. The companion to both of these novels Just for Now came out this week. Haven't read it yet, but I have no doubts it will be just as amazing.
Read this if: You like country boys. Even if you don't. Cage is...just yum. 
Abbi Glines Online: Website :: Twitter :: Facebook

Shattered by Elizabeth Lee
I adore this book. More country boys. I've always associated with a small town, wanting to get out and feeling stuck. I related to Alyssa so well. Even though I've never lost anybody that close to me, I still understood her pain and her motivation. This is a great story about finding peace and strength...and a hot boy along the way.
Read this if: You want to read about characters with great backgrounds. Or see two people come together despite all of the pain in their memories together. 
Elizabeth Lee Online: Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook

My Favorite Mistake by Chelsea M. Cameron
This book was straight up cute. There's a lot of turmoil that these characters experience, but it never weighs down the story. This one is great for a quick New Adult fix, if you're like me and thoroughly addicted.
Read this if: You want to watch two people act like they don't love each other, so they fight really adorably instead.
Chelsea M. Cameron Online: Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook

Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park
I was giggling through this whole book, and not in my head and not very quietly. Sometimes I think I worry my roommates with my verbal reactions and this is one of those books where I had a lot. Julie was such a refreshing character and the narration was wonderful. This book is highly recommended (and not as racy as most New Adult books - quite possibly appropriate for YA audiences).
Read this if: You want to laugh and get completely absorbed in the lives of great, well rounded characters.
Jessica Park Online: Website :: Twitter :: Facebook

Losing It by Cora Carmack
British boy. I have such an embarrassing weakness for the accents. But Garrick is dreamy for other reasons. Ok, the ending of this one made me kind of rage-y, but that's for my own personal screwed up reasons. It's probably a pretty sweet ending. But yeah, the super sweet, hot British boy makes this book totally great.
Read this if: You have a thing for accents and you want to read a fun coming of age story. Also, if you like snuggling. 
Cora Carmack Online: Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook

Fall Guy by Liz Reinhardt
Totally intense and frustrating. But SO good. The character development in this book is great. It always makes me happy when two characters evolve because of one another - in a healthy way, not in a lose yourself in the other and forget who you are way. So glad this book was recommended to me.
Read this if: You want to read a classic story of two people from totally different backgrounds coming together. Also, if you like bad boys who are hard to figure out, but are secretly really adorable.
Liz Reinhardt Online: Blog :: Twitter :: Facebook

On Deck:
Find You in the Dark by A. Meredith Walters
This was a new find two days ago. Pretty excited, I have to say.
Goodreads :: Amazon :: Barnes & Noble
A. Meredith Walters Online: Blog :: Facebook

And, like a true addict, I NEED MORE. So please, if you have suggestions, throw them at me!