Hello my lovelies!
Today on the blog I’m sharing a fantastic giveaway with you guys thanks to the awesome people over at Little Brown Books for Young Readers. But to make this more than just a standard giveaway post, we’re going to get a bit creative too. So first I’m going to tell you a bit about the book, and then I’m going to give you some book recommendations based on TV-shows. In the “If you like… then you might want to read …” style. Fun, right? I KNOW. So let’s get started.
But don’t forget to go check out the official site, as well as tweet at @ChrisColfer and @TheNovl to shout about your love for the book. And always use the hashtag #StrangerThanFanfiction.
Stranger Than Fanfiction
by Chris Colfer
Published on February 28, 2017
by Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a funny, heartbreaking, unforgettable novel about friendship and fame.
Cash Carter is the young, world famous lead actor of the hit television show Wiz Kids. When four fans jokingly invite him on a cross-country road trip, they are shocked that he actually takes them up on it. Chased by paparazzi and hounded by reporters, this unlikely crew takes off on a journey of a lifetime – but along the way they discover that the star they love has deep secrets he's been keeping. What they come to learn about the life of the mysterious person they thought they knew will teach them about the power of empathy and the unbreakable bond of true friendship.
In this touching novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer takes us on a journey full of laughter, tears, and life-changing memories.
From Flipping The Channel to Flipping the Page
Okay, so now I’m going to give you some book recommendations based on a few TV-shows! Yay! I’m not going to give you specific reasons why because 1) that would be spoilers probably and 2) you should just trust my recommendations and do as I say. Ahaha, I kid of course. But seriously. Do listen to them?
If you’re a fan of shows like…
Then you might want to try out these books:
Another one! If you like these TV-shows…
You might enjoy these books:
And a bonus one! If you like this TV-show…
You should enjoy this book:
Giveaway
From Page to Screen and Back Again!
Don’t miss TV-start-turned-bestselling author Chris Colfer’s newest novel about being a hit TV-star! Catch up on page and screen! One (1) winner receives:
♦ 1 copy of Stranger Than Fanfiction
♦ and a Google Chromecast Ultra to stream your favorite shows
Giveaway open to US addresses only.
Prizing and samples provided by Little, Brown & Co.
Have you read Stranger Than Fanfiction? Do you want to? And do you agree with my recommendations or do you have some of your own? Tell me in the comments!
About Chris Colfer
Chris Colfer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the TIME 100, Time magazine’s annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, Stranger Than Fanfiction, and the books in The Land of Stories series: The Wishing Spell, The Enchantress Returns, A Grimm Warning, Beyond the Kingdoms, and An Author’s Odyssey, and the companion books A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales, The Mother Goose Diaries, Queen Red Riding Hood’s Guide to Royalty, The Curvy Tree, and Trollbella Throws a Party.
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Twitter: BrookeBanks10
I love true crime shows like New Detectives. Besides all the true crime novels, I think the In Death series by J.D. Robb would be a great recommendation.
My most favoritest show ever though is Angel and I don’t quite have anything to recommend based on it though. Angel is just SO good, it’s hard to compare, you know?
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
I GET IT. Some things are just superhard to compare. I’ve never seen Angel before, or Buffy TVS for that matter. XD I know, I should go hide in my shame corner.
Twitter: BrookeBanks10
Haha, no pressure from me….I actually hated Buffy. *runs from the ensuing mob*
Twitter: Sara M Slattery
The Mentalist! Gah, I loved that show. So sad it isn’t on anymore though it ended at a good time. I should definitely start The Naturals!
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
I loved it too! And you really do need to start The Naturals. It’s SUCH a good series. One of my favorites. I’m so sad it’s over. 🙁
Twitter: kagunderman
I don’t watch a whole lot of TV, except for certain shows like Orange is the New Black and the Marvel shows (so excited that you included some books for those who enjoy Jessica Jones!). I read the book that inspired the Orange is the New Black show, and I have to say that it was pretty good! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
I’ve been trying to watch OitNB for a while now but never seem to get to it. XD And yes, I love the Marvel shows! 😀
Twitter: Cassidy
I am currently very very in love with Voltron, and I’m honestly not sure what really goes with that, but I’d say something scifiy?? Like Cinder or The Diabolic. I can’t think of a perfect match…
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Yes! I think so. 🙂 I love Voltron too! The new Netflix series that is. 😛
Twitter: Cassidy
Ahh that is great!!! Hello fellow Voltron fan!!! Who’s your fav character? Do you have any ships?
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Yes, I’m a fan! It’s from the same people that made Legend of Korra so HUZZAH! And my fav character so far is Lance. XD But I also like Pidge and Hunk. I kiiind of ship Lance and Keith. XD
Twitter: Cassidy
Ahhh you’ve seen Korra!!! I can’t seem to find anyone who’s seen Korra… Have you heard of the upcoming Korra comics??? Keith is my favorite hands down, though Pidge and Lance are close runner ups. I am a huge Klance shipper haha…
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
YES! I loved Korra! Season 2 was a bit meh, but I LOOOOVED seasons 3 and 4. 😀 Korrasami <3 And I have heard of them! If they're as good as the Avatar: the Last Airbender comics, they'll be fantastic.
And yesss, haha! Klance. <3
Twitter: Cassidy
Have you seen ATLA??? If so who’s your favorite character? Are you Zutara, Kataang, or neutral? And ATLA or LOK? (Haha sorry for all the questions)
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
YES I HAVE. IT’S ONLY MY FAVORITE SHOW EVER. My favorite is either Zuko or Sokka. And I firmly ship Zutara. I WILL GO DOWN WITH THAT SHIP. And I love LOK, but ATLA is still the bestest. And no problem haha. Feel free to spam my twitter at any time.
Twitter: Cassidy
Zuko is my precious darling! And yeah ATLA is better than LOK (but that movie *sobs*). Haha I always had a soft spot for General Iroh 2.0 in LOK, though it was kinda weird that young Zuko and Iroh 2.0 shared the same voice actor, it was kinda disconcerting….
As for shipping, I don’t really have a side, as I watched the show long after the initial run, and knew that Zutara wouldn’t go canon, so I didn’t want to dig myself into a hole of my own making (did that make any sense?).
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
It did! Haha XD And yes, the movie is atrocious. Gah.
Twitter: Cassidy
Also I’ll definitely be taking you up on that offer 🙂
Twitter: Danielle Hammelef
My favorite TV shows are Bones and Psyche, so I’m going to love reading To Catch a Killer.
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Ohh I like Bones! 😀
Twitter: CG Paper Fury
Ooh, I didn’t realise this author was an actor.😂 I should have! I kind of thought the name was familiar but now I think I’m thinking of the author of Artemis Fowl haha. Anyway, I love your show-to-book recs! I need to actually see more of the shows, though.😂
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Ahahaha XD He is. He was in Glee.
Wait, what?! Chris Colfer from Glee became an author?? How did I not know this? lol! I am really late to the party I guess. This books sounds really good too!
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
YES HE DID. AND HOW DID YOU NOT KNOW?? Hahaha I haven’t read any of his books yet but I should probably do that because I looove him.
hahaha!! I must have been living under a rock for a while, I guess. Geez! This seriously made my day because I absolutely love him so I’m definitely going to have to check out some of his books. lol! I’m such a nerd.