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
Stranger Than Fanfiction
by Chris Colfer
Published on February 14th 2017
by Little Brown Books for Young Readers
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary
Goodreads
Cash Carter is the young, world famous lead actor of the hit television 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.
Why I’m waiting: Well, first off, this book just sounds good. Period. I love YA Contemporary so this sounds right up my alley. But I also love Chris Colfer and haven’t read nearly enough of his work. So I’m really excited to try this one when I get my hands on a copy! (On a sidenote, I also loved Glee and I miss it.)
Liza
Letters To The Lost
Published on April 4th 2017
by Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary
Goodreads
Juliet Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope.
Declan Murphy isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying to escape the demons of his past.
When Declan reads a haunting letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back. Soon, he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is immediate. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan discover truths that might tear them apart.
Why I’m waiting: I’ve never read a book by Kemmerer that I didn’t like, AND the premise of this book is very intriguing, AND I love the cover too. What else do you need?
What are you waiting for this week?
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.
Twitter: Alyssa Susanna
Every. Single. Week. Bee, I’m sorry! Your pick is yet another new one to me. BUT LIZA, I am looking forward to reading Brigid’s new book too. What do you mean, you haven’t read anything by her????? o_o
I hope you both enjoy these books when you get a chance to read them! Have a lovely week. =)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
ahahahah I always try to spotlight books that not everyone might know about. 😛
Twitter: CG Paper Fury
Ooh, Stranger Than Fanfiction sounds intriguing!! And maybe hilarious?!😂 I’M INTERESTED.
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Hahaha yay! 😀
Twitter: birdie_bookworm
I loved Glee so much, and I miss it too.
I’ve yet to read anything by Chris Colfer, but this one sounds really good and right up my alley. I’ll have to try it.
I’m also excited for Letters of the Lost. That’s on my much anticipated list. 🙂
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Wahhhh me too! I feel so bad because I looooove him but I just haven’t gotten to any of his books yet.
Oh my gosh, Stranger than Fanfiction?? How did I not know that was an upcoming book!? I need it.
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Right? I saw it pop up somewhere a few days ago and was like NEEEEED!!
I like the sound of Stranger Than Fanfiction but I’m not entirely sure it’s a book for me but you never know of course! I’m SUPER excited for Letters To The Lost. Brigid Kemmerer is the best! 😀
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Haha yeah that’s okay. :p And you never know, indeed. 🙂
Letters to the Lost sounds great, I’ve been eyeing it for the last few days and can see it being a popular one for WoW. I miss Glee too! Not sure if Stranger than Fiction is for me but it does sound good. Great picks.
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–Kimberly @ Turning the Pages
Twitter: Bieke Paesen
Ahhh yay! Someone else that misses Glee. <3