The Final Post

To all of my viewers, I thank you for reading along. The twenty books I have recommended are twenty books that have a special place in the literary world for young adults such as yourselves. If you have time, are looking for good books for your classes, or desire something for recreation, please take these books into consideration. Remember, there is no limitation to the literary world. As well as the books I recommended, you may want to look at other works of the author. Many of the books I recommended are a part of their own respective series, some ongoing, some completed. Many of these books can be found in your local library, purchased at your local book story, or read to you through various social media including audiobook and other electronic sources. Try out the various forms for yourself. In addition, read the various genres, look at the many sub genres. Try a different genre once in a while. You will never know what you may enjoy reading until you try it out for yourself. 

I hope you all enjoyed this blog as much as I enjoyed writing it for all of you. Thank you all, and enjoy the literary world.

Genre Pick "The Obsidean Blade" by Peter Hautman

Hautman, Pete. Klaatu Diskos: The Obsidian Blade. Somerville, Mass: Candlewick Press, 2012. Print; ISBN: 978-0-7636-5403-0; Hardcopy Price: $16.99.

Annotation

One day, Tucker discovers a mysterious disk shaped light on the roof of his house. Little does he known this light, known as “diskos” is an invention of a group called the “Klaatu,” and soon he will go on a journey which will test his endurance, faith, and will introduce knew views on how the world works.

Awards

• This book has not won any awards as of yet.

Book Talk

The first part of a three part book series deals with several questions of destiny, religion, and   A young man named Tucker has become the newest form of entertainment for these ghost like beings as he is introduced to various elements and is forced to travel from one time period to another to search for his missing parents. In this story, Tucker’s endurance, faith, relationships, and courage will all be tested as he encounters the various horrors of the time stream as he combats a vicious cult and learns of upcoming disasters that will force him to shape his own path.
humanity’s place in the universe. The Klaatu have set up the diskos, a time portal that leads from one period to another, as a form of entertainment.

Author talking about his book

 

Genre Pick "A Confusion of Princes" by Garth Nix

Nix, Garth. A Confusion of Princes. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2012. Print; ISBN: 978-0-06-009694-6; Hardcopy Price: $17.99.

Annotation

A war between “princes” occurs to claim the title of Emperor. Prince Khemri is one of millions of optional successors vying for the throne to gain control of the galaxy.

Awards

• Was one of many titled to receive the 2013 Best fiction for young adults by the YALSA.

                                           

Book Talk

Assignations, war, mysterious powers, and millions of Princes fighting to be the “Emperor” of galactic empire. What more can you ask in this exciting space drama? Prince Khemri is one of these many princes facing off in a competition where only one prince can win. Truly this story will include a A Confusion of Princes.

Book Trailer

 

Genre Pick "The Here and Now" by Ann Brashares

Brashares, Ann. The Here and Now. New York: Delacorte Press, 2014. Print; ISBN: 978-0-385-73680-0; Hardcopy Price $18.99.

Annotation

In order for their society to survive, the immigrants from the future must abide by several rules and limit their interaction with the times’ people. Prenna, one of these immigrants finds following this rule difficult when she catches the attention of a young man named Ethan.

Awards

• No Awards won

Book Talk

The future is bleak. A plague has wiped out most of humanity, and the survivors decide to travel back in time to escape their troubles. These refugees begin to blend in with the past people with strict rules and codes not too intermingle too much. One of the biggest rules is to not have “intimate relationships with anyone outside the community.” Refugee girl Prenna begins to wonder her place in the community as she gets close to a boy named Ethan who she appears to have a past connection with, as the following passage (page 35) outlines:

“Ethan was the first person who talked to me the day I started ninth grade. It was the strangest thing. He was sitting in front of me in math class, and he turned around and looked at me like he knew me, like we were old friends. With serious business between us, like he expected me to know him too. Two years later, I am still trying to figure out that look.”

The author of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants has created a story of intrigue and romance, outlining the relationship between the two characters as well as the obstacles they face in regards to responsibility and their own emotions. As the story progresses, they will know what the future holds as well as understand The Here and Now. 

Author Interview