Book #10. The Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathI realize this is a few years old, but it is a very commonly known piece of work and has been highlighted in Plath's career as her best novel. The story is of Esther, a girl who seems to just have it all. She is extremely talanted, beautiful, brilliant and succesful in her life so far, but she is struggleing with herself. She may just be going insane for the last time, but this time it won't go away. This book is scheldualed to be produced and released later in the year.
Book #9. Life Of Pi by Yann MartelThis story has been in every pre-teen and young adult section of every library I've encountered, and for good reason. This is a classic story of the fight to survive in the worst possible scenario. Pi Patel is the son of a zookeeper, and he is moving from India to Canada, but on the way, the ship wrecks. Now, Pi is stranded on a 26 foot lifeboat with a bunch of animals, including a large tiger named Richard. Soon, Pi and Richard are the only two left, and they must survibe for 227 days drifting on the ocean without any food source. It is supposed to be coming out in 3D, so it ought to be thrilling.
Book #8. Wake by Lisa McMannI read this book years ago, and I loved it. The storyline was unlike any I've heard of before. It goes like this; 17-year old Janie can see people's dreams. She doesn't mean to, but when someone near her falls asleep, she is paralyzed and forced to experience it as well. But, not all the dreams are good. For Janie, the dreams are getting worse, especially surrounding Cabel. Cabe's nightmares seem to real and too frighteneing for Janie, and she needs to figure out what to do about it. The only problem I have with this movie is that the lead roe of Janie is supposedly played by Miley Cyrus, who doesn;t have the best record with legit movie acting, so this worries me a great deal, but I will push asid my bias and recommend the book at least.
Book #7. Divergent by Veronica RothThis is fairly new trilogy, one that has been creating quite a buzz. The book is a little out-there, much like the critically aclaimed Hunger Games, in concept. In the dystopian world of Chicago, there are five work categories that 16-year olds must place themselves in for life. Beatrice wants the most out of her new life, and she chooses the option the surprises everyone she knows. Now, she is being trained for her new life, and for the hard work ahead of her. But, trust is being tested, friendships will be crossed and romance will blossom in the most unexpected places. But, not everything is as perfect as she wishes it could be. There is a secret that could bring everything she cares for crumbling down. I have high hopes for this movie, because the book was pretty mind-blowing.
Book #6. Incarceron by Catherine FisherThis book caught my attention for the minute I picked it up. The concept is ridiculous and super-strange, but it really sucks you in. The nook is about Incarceron, a prison that is more than a prison. It has cities and woods and forests inside as well as cells and corridors. For Finn, Incarceron is home; he has always been there ever since he can remember. But, he knows that he came from outside, and the secret to getting back is in the warden's daughter, Claudia. Together, the two will try to escape a prison that only one person has ever escaped from. Strange, right? I know it seems a little out there, but trust me, it's a good read. The movie is supposed to have Twilight's Taylor Lautner and Emma Watson.
Book #5. Beautiful Creatures by Kim Garcia and Margaret StohlYes, I have already blogged about this book, but that was a year ago and it wasn't planned on beoming a movie yet, which bring out much excitement in me. Ethan Wade has lived in a small southern town forever, where everything's the same and nothing changes. Until Lena Duchannes moves into the town with her estranged uncle. She is everything the town despises, she is mysterious, beautiful and she also has supernatural powers. Ethan is drawn to Lena and her inability to control her powers, but that may not be for the best. Lena and Ethan are connected for some reason, which is unnatural, but even Lena's uncle cannot deny the connection. But, as the time for Lena to choose goodness or evil comes, new problems occur that make Lena question everything she knows. Trust me, this book is good. I loved it, as well as the sequels, Beautiful Darkness, Beautiful Chaos, and Beautiful Redemption. Already casted are Alice Englert as Lena and Emmy Rossum as Lena's evil cousin Ridley, andKyle Gallnerfrom A Nightmare On Elm Street and The Haunting In Connecticut is playing Larkin.
Book #4. The Maze Runner by James DashnerOooh, what a thriller. This book will keep you at the edge of your seat for two reasons: what does everything mean and what will happen next. The book starts out strangely. Thomas wakes up in an elevator lift, and when he reaches the top, there are many other teen boys there to greet him. The place is called the Glade, and it is a large area surrounded by a maze. The door to the maze close every night to keep out monsters, and the maze rearranges itself every day. Also, every thirty days, a new boy is sent to the Glade. But, the day after Thomas comes, a girl suddenly arrives and is too sick to talk, but once she does, she brings a message that makes all the guys fear for the end. This book in currently in development, and should be out later in 2012. Can't wait for that one.
Book #3. Matched by Ally CondieIt seems that making books not in this present world is common, but the one that takes the cake for controlling is this book. In Society, all your choices are made for you; what you read, what to believe and who to be with. At her Matching Ceremony, Cassia is paire with Xander, who she should be glad to get, but on the screen, someone else appears before it fades to black. Ky Markham is what Cassia really wants, and she believes that he wasn't just a computer glitch, as she has been told. As she falls for Ky, she will have to choose between love and a perfect match. Wondefully written and told; I'm sure the movie will be just as good, almost.
Book #2. Daughter Of Smoke and Bone by Laini TaylorOk, so this will sound strange, so follow with me here. In Prague, there is an art student with a strange past, involved in a deadly non-human war. Karou seems strange to people. She draws pictures of monsters that could be real, she dissapears on 'errands' that no one else knows about, she speaks many languages, including some non-human ones, and her bright blue hair grows naturally out of her head. She doesn't know who she is, but she knows a few people who could have answers. The beautiful, fire-eyed stranger, Akiva ofers to tell her when they fall for eachother. But, Karou wonders if it is worth knowing such a horrible past with such a star-crossed love. One of these that I look forward to the most because of the peculiar
Book #1. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower by Stephen ChboskyMy most highly anticipated book--->movie in 2012. This is the story of what it's like to grow up in high school. More intimate than a diary, Charlie's letters are singular and unique, hilarious and devastating. We may not know where he lives. We may not know to whom he is writing. All we know is the world he shares. Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it puts him on a strange course through uncharted territory. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. This is such a touching story that will be an amazingly classic movie. Already casted are Logan Lerman(Percy Jackson; The Three Musketeers) as Charlie, with Harry Potter's Emma Watson, The Vampire Diaries's Nina Dobrev and Mae Witman co-starring.
Honerable Mentions: Stephanie Meyers' The Host, which has better book reveiws than her Twilight series, if you ask me. Abigail Breslin, Hailee Steinfeld and Hugo's Asa Butterfield in the sci-fi classic, Ender's Game. Star Trek and Terminator:Salvation's Anton Yelchin will be cast in the horror/thriller Odd Thomas, coming out later this year. And, not so YA fiction, but the amazing Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina will be coming out this year. I'm sure all the Fantasy fans will be awaiting the final arrival of the Lord Of The Rings prequel, The Hobbit. There's the thriller City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare, and another strange thriller, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. And last, but not least, is the incredibly awesomely named Pride, Prejudice and Zombies, set to come out in early 2013.
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