Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine in which we have the opportunity to let others know about books that we are eagerly waiting for.
Bee
Been Here All Along
by Sandy Hall
Published on August 30th 2016
by Swoon Reads
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, LGBT
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Also by this author: A Little Something Different, Signs Point to Yes, Been Here All Along
Gideon always has a plan. His plans include running for class president, becoming head of the yearbook committee, and having his choice of colleges. They do NOT include falling head over heels for his best friend and next door neighbor, Kyle. It’s a distraction. It’s pointless, as Kyle is already dating the gorgeous and popular head cheerleader, Ruby. And Gideon doesn’t know what to do.
Kyle finally feels like he has a handle on life. He has a wonderful girlfriend, a best friend willing to debate the finer points of Lord of the Rings, and social acceptance as captain of the basketball team. Then, both Ruby and Gideon start acting really weird, just as his spot on the team is threatened, and Kyle can’t quite figure out what he did wrong…
Why I’m waiting: Because it’s exactly the type of book I love. It sounds like a cute YA contemporary with an LGBT romance between best friends. That just screams Bee right there. I haven’t read any of the author’s other books yet, but maybe this’ll be my first one!
Liza
The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily
by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan
Series: Dash & Lily #2
Published on October 18th 2016
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
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Also by this author: The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily, Will Grayson, Will Grayson, You Know Me Well
New York Times bestselling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan are back with a life-affirming Christmas romance starring Dash and Lily.
Dash and Lily have had a tough year since readers first watched the couple fall in love. Lily’s beloved grandfather suffered a heart attack, and his difficult road to recovery has taken a major toll on her typically sunny disposition.
With only twelve days left until Christmas—Lily’s favorite time of the year—Dash, Lily’s brother Langston, and their closest friends take Manhattan by storm to help Lily recapture the holiday magic of New York City in December.
Told in alternating chapters, The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily reunites two beloved characters and is bound to be a Christmas favorite, season after season.
Why I’m waiting: GUYS!!! I read Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares back in 2011 (before I was a blogger) and I loved it. It’s one of the funniest books ever and seeing the cover and description for it’s sequel just made my week. Cannot wait for this one!!!
Rachel
Head Over Heels
by Holly Smale
Series: Geek Girl #5
Published on April 7th 2016
by HarperCollins
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
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Also by this author: Model Misfit, Geek Drama
“My name is Harriet Manners, and I will always be a geek.”
Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is.
She knows duck-billed platypuses don’t have stomachs.
She knows that fourteen squirrels were once detained as spies.
She knows only one flag in the world features a building.And for once, Harriet knows exactly how her life should go. She’s got it ALL planned out. So when love is in the air, Harriet is determined to Make Things Happen!
If only everyone else would stick to the script…Has Geek Girl overstepped the mark, and is following the rules going to break hearts all over again?
Why I’m waiting: How can I not be waiting? The Geek Girl series is one of all-time favourite series. It’s hilarious and realistic and thoughtful. It makes me cry, laugh and swoon every time. I am dying to get my hands on this story. I need more Harriet Manners!
What are you waiting for today?
About David Levithan
David Levithan (born 1972) is an American children’s book editor and award-winning author. He published his first YA book, Boy Meets Boy, in 2003. Levithan is also the founding editor of PUSH, a Young Adult imprint of Scholastic Press.
About Rachel Cohn
Rachel grew up in the D.C. area and graduated from Barnard College with a B.A. in Political Science. She has written many YA novels, including three that she cowrote with her friend and colleague David Levithan. She lives and writes (when she’s not reading other people’s books, organizing her music library or looking for the best cappuccino) in New York City.
About Sandy Hall
Sandy Hall is a teen librarian from New Jersey, where she was born and raised. She has a BA in Communication and a Master of Library and Information Science from Rutgers University. When she isn’t writing or teen librarian-ing, she enjoys reading, marathoning TV shows, and long scrolls through Tumblr. A Little Something Different is her first novel.
I am waiting on all of these books, too!! I am most excited for the new Dash and Lily book. I loved the first one and am super excited about the nest. <3
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I like the sound of Been Here All Along… I want to know what happens between the trio! And I have seen the Geek Girl series around… another series I need to start!
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Me too! I hope it’s not too love triangle-ish, though.
These all sound great but Dash & Lily #2?!?!?! I didn’t even know this was coming out and so I am now stoked!!! ♥
my WoW
These are some great picks ladies! I didn’t even realise that The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily was coming out, I’m super excited about that!
Twitter: tracyrussell
I’ve never heard of any of these!! Been Here All Along definitely sounds interested though! I hope you enjoy all of them 😀
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
It really does! 😀 I hope so too.
Geek Girl is one of my favorite series! I can’t wait to read the new book! *_*
Twitter: The Infinite Limits of Love
These all sound so cute! I haven’t read any of these authors’ books though! I do really want to try the Geek Girl series because those books are speaking to me!
I hope you end up loving these, ladies!
Twitter: Liza
Nick!! You should read Dash & Lily! It’s not long and SO funny, I’m sure you’ll like it 🙂
I so love the geek girl series. Although I have only read one. I need to read more. 12 days of dash and lily looks good. loved the first book. excited there is another one.
Ooh, the Geek Girl series is SO MUCH FUN. I’m not sure which book I’m up to now — I think I’m quite behind; life has been kicking my butt right now and ruining all my reading time, haha — they’re the sort of books I’ll turn to when I want something fun to read.