A-Z How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest (Letters Y and Z)

  A to Z is in its final day. It's been a blast. Thanks so much to our hosts:  Arlee Bird, Alex J Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker and Talli Rolland.

I'm combining "Y" and "Z" for my How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest. Each day I've featured YA audiobooks I've listened to that have titles starting with that day's letter.

To enter, comment on which books you've read. Most will count as one entry. Older/more obscure books will count as two.

You have until Sunday at noon to make any additional entries. Then I'll draw names for several prizes including cool bookmarks, books, ARCs and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift certificate and announce winners on Monday.

 
Now for Y and Z 

I expected to be desperate for "Z" books, but "Y" surprised me. The only one I've read is:

Not what I expected from the blurb, but Australian YA always seems to surprise me in pleasant ways. (worth two entries)

This one was YA Dytopian before YA Dystopian was cool. Originally published in 1975, it was re-released in 1987 and 2007. I found it through my library to use for my "Z" day. I will give five entries to anyone who might have read this one. (worth five entries)  

To enter, comment on which ones you've read. Feel free to go back to old posts and comment on any you missed or finished recently. 

And thanks, everyone, for participating. This has been so much fun! In fact, I think I'll do my monthly contests this way, using whatever audiobooks I finished that month.

A-Z How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest (Letter X)

  Now, for A to Z, which is in its final days. Hosted by:  Arlee Bird, Alex J Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker and Talli Rolland.

For those who maybe haven't stopped by before, I'm doing a How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest. Each day will feature YA audiobooks I've listened to that have titles starting with that day's letter.

To enter, comment on which books you've read. Most will count as one entry. Older/more obscure books will count as two.

At the end of the month I'll draw names for several prizes including cool bookmarks, books, ARCs and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift certificate.

"A" and "The" don't count in the title, and I'm not using multiple titles in a series or author names unless I'm desperate.

 
Now for X  (the most dreaded letter of any alphabet-related endeavor)

All I've got is: 

I know, it's a stretch for the "X", but I'm counting it. (worth two entries)

Also,    This one is on my TBR list, but it's too new to order from my library system yet. (worth two entries)

If anyone thinks of an "X" book I might have listened to, I'll give you two  entries if I have. 

To enter, comment on which ones you've read.
 
 The month is coming to a close. Feel free to go back and add a comment to any entries of TBR books you have since finished.

Road Trip Wednesday and A-Z How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest (Letter W)

For anyone visiting from A-Z, my W post follows. But first, This week's YA Highway Road Trip topic: 

If your WIP(s) or favorite book(s) were a song, which song would they be?

This was fun. Some are more literal than others, but if my books/WIPs were songs:
    
Frog Kisses and Fairytale Misses -First Cut is the Deepest- Sheryl Crow (first love lost)

One Hundred To-Dos - I Do- Colbie Caillat (the busy cynic who finds love)

Social Disorder- How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You- James Taylor (perfectly unexpected love) 

Cheater Beaters- Before He Cheats- Carrie Underwood (revenge)

Earthbound (WIP)- Imagine- John Lennon (striving for a perfect world)

  Now, for A to Z, which is in its final days. Hosted by:  Arlee Bird, Alex J Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker and Talli Rolland.

For those who maybe haven't stopped by before, I'm doing a How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest. Each day will feature YA audiobooks I've listened to that have titles starting with that day's letter.

To enter, comment on which books you've read. Most will count as one entry. Older/more obscure books will count as two.

At the end of the month I'll draw names for several prizes including cool bookmarks, books, ARCs and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift certificate.

"A" and "The" don't count in the title, and I'm not using multiple titles in a series or author names unless I'm desperate.

 
Now for W  

My first and favorite Chris Crutcher. (worth two entries)

The voice in this book is AMAZING. I kneel before the brilliance of Laurie Halse Anderson. (worth one entry)

Post WW II Historical. Captures the timeless desire to grow up too soon. (worth two entries)

Faeries, Shakespeare and NYC...a great combination. (worth two entries)

Historical faeries. Loved it! (worth two entries)

Girl who enters others' dreams, whether she wants to or not. (worth one entry)

Historical. Love Celia Rees. (worth one entry)

More MG than YA but it works for any aged reader, but esp if you love A WRINKLE IN TIME (the next "W" book). (worth one entry)

A classic must-read. (worth one entry)

Another classic must-read. (worth one entry)

Great series. Strong close third multiple POV writing. (worth one entry)

One of the only stories in verse I've read. Well done. (worth two entries)

Well, "W" is the last big day. There's slim pickings on X, Y and Z.

To enter, comment on which ones you've read.
 
 And feel free to add a comment later if you read/listen to something because I mentioned it here.

A-Z How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest (Letter V)

  The Challenge is over 1000 strong (amazing, huh?). Hosted by:  Arlee Bird, Alex J Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker and Talli Rolland.

For those who maybe haven't stopped by before, I'm doing a How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest. Each day will feature YA audiobooks I've listened to that have titles starting with that day's letter.

To enter, comment on which books you've read. Most will count as one entry. Older/more obscure books will count as two.

At the end of the month I'll draw names for several prizes including cool bookmarks, books, ARCs and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift certificate.

"A" and "The" don't count in the title, and I'm not using multiple titles in a series or author names unless I'm desperate.

 
Now for V   

This was my first Audible purchase since, despite its popularity, no one in my library coop has seen fit to buy the audio of this one. Then it sat on my Mp3 player until I realized I needed more "V" titles for this contest. I'm so glad I finally read it. Even if you think you're over the whole vampire thing, you'll probably enjoy this one. (worth one entry)

Great book about when a girl who thinks she's got it all figured out finds out she doesn't. (worth two entries)

Gossip Girls, roaring twenties style. (worth two entries)

A runaway, New York City and the fae. This is the second one in the series, but my library didn't have the first one for me to listen to. (worth two entries)

Not many "V"s. If anyone thinks of one I might have listened to, let me know and I'll give you two  entries if I have. 

To enter, comment on which ones you've read.
 
 And feel free to add a comment later in the month if you read/listen to something because I mentioned it here.

A-Z How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest (Letter U)

  The Challenge is over 1000 strong (amazing, huh?). Hosted by:  Arlee Bird, Alex J Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker and Talli Rolland.

For those who maybe haven't stopped by before, I'm doing a How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest. Each day will feature YA audiobooks I've listened to that have titles starting with that day's letter.

To enter, comment on which books you've read. Most will count as one entry. Older/more obscure books will count as two.

At the end of the month I'll draw names for several prizes including cool bookmarks, books, ARCs and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift certificate.

"A" and "The" don't count in the title, and I'm not using multiple titles in a series or author names unless I'm desperate.

Now (finally back on schedule), U  

Wonderful Historical about three girls involved with a textile factory fire in New York City. (worth two entries)

My favorite angel story...so far. (worth two entries)

Dystopian where every sixteen-year-old goes under the knife to become beautiful. Scott Westerfeld at his best. (worth one entry)

Loosely based on Cyrano de Bergerac. (worth two entries)

Dytopian. Far fetched but interesting premise about parents being able to "unwind" or give their teens up for spare parts. (worth one entry)

That's all I could think of for "U". If anyone thinks of one I might have listened to, let me know and I'll give you more entries. 

To enter, comment on which ones you've read.


Be sure to check out the "S" and "T" posts if you haven't already. There are tons of books there.

 And feel free to add a comment later in the month if you read/listen to something because I mentioned it here.

A-Z How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest (Letter T)

  The Challenge is over 1000 strong (amazing, huh?). Hosted by:  Arlee Bird, Alex J Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker and Talli Rolland.

For those who maybe haven't stopped by before, I'm doing a How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest. Each day will feature YA audiobooks I've listened to that have titles starting with that day's letter.

To enter, comment on which books you've read. Most will count as one entry. Older/more obscure books will count as two.

At the end of the month I'll draw names for several prizes including cool bookmarks, books, ARCs and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift certificate.

"A" and "The" don't count in the title, and I'm not using multiple titles in a series or author names unless I'm desperate.

Now, for  T  

My favorite Tamora Pierce series. (worth one entry)

TRICKSTER'S CHOICE. My second favorite Tamora Pierce series. Fantasy fans...if you haven't already...read Tamora Pierce. (worth one entry) 

No, seeing the movies or owning a t-shirt don't count on this one. (worth one entry)

THIS LULLABY. My favorite Sarah Dessen protag, love interest and story. (worth one entry)


This one's set in Indiana. Meg Cabot and I are both Hoosiers...I have mentioned that before...right? (worth two entries)

This day is just full of favorites. This one is my favorite teen death book. (worth one entry)

Classic Sarah Dessen, and another favorite of mine. (worth two entries)

A supernatural mystery. (worth two entries)

Great boy fiction by Laurie Halse Anderson...But everything she does is great. (worth two entries)

Pre-Inkheart. More historical than supernatural, but a well-written and engaging adventure. (worth one entry)

To enter, comment on which ones you've read.  

Be sure to check out the "S" post if you missed it...16 books, so surely you've read some.

 And feel free to add a comment later in the month if you read/listen to something because I mentioned it here.

A-Z How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest (Letters S)

  The Challenge is over 1000 strong (amazing, huh?). Hosted by:  Arlee Bird, Alex J Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker and Talli Rolland.

For those who maybe haven't stopped by before, I'm doing a How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest. Each day will feature YA audiobooks I've listened to that have titles starting with that day's letter.

To enter, comment on which books you've read. Most will count as one entry. Older/more obscure books will count as two.

At the end of the month I'll draw names for several prizes including cool bookmarks, books, ARCs and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift certificate.

"A" and "The" don't count in the title, and I'm not using multiple titles in a series or author names unless I'm desperate.

Well, "S" must be my favorite letter since I have 16 books. So, instead of combining "S" and "T", I'll post "T" later tonight (Sunday).

Now, for  S  

Werewolf love never read so right. (worth one entry)

A female highwayman...I liked this one even more than her pirate one. (worth two entries)

Historical. Ghosts and photography. (worth two entries)

Best under-read Scott Westerfeld. (worth two entries)

Great writing. *spoiler alert* beware of ending. (worth two entries)

I love this book. There should be so many more free spirits in the world, especially in High School. (worth one entry)

Beautifully written. (worth two entries)

YA Dystopian. Boy protag struggling for more than a scavenger's life. (worth two entries)

My favorite Deb Caletti...I'm so jealous she got a story published that's more about the process of dating than the romance of it.  (worth two entries)

If you like strong female protags, you should read this one. About a girl fighting supernaturals for her soul because of a deal she didn't even make. (worth two entries)

The books are (as usual) better than the movies...read them if you haven't yet. (worth one entry)

My favorite Meg Cabot series. About a girl who does more than ghost whisper, she kicks incorporeal ass...I know, by definition, that should be impossible, but it works. (worth one entry)

Cool series about a teen Necromancer coming into her powers. (worth one entry)

Another strong female protag. Another great "S" book. (worth two entries)

A boy fiction YA I just couldn't leave out. (worth two entries)

Finally, one of the best YA books of all time. (worth one entry...okay, two entries, just because it's so good)

Phew! That's a lot of books. To enter, comment on which ones you've read. Come back later tonight for the "T" books...there are a lot of those too.


 And feel free to add a comment later in the month if you read/listen to something because I mentioned it here.