The ALA (American Library Association) have announced their Top 10 Teen books for 2008, as voted by 8,000 teens (about equal with the population of Newtown). No surprises about number one!
1. Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J. K. Rowling
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney
4. Vampire Academy, by Richelle Mead
5. Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports, by James Patterson
6. City of Bones, by Cassandra Clare
7. The Sweet Far Thing, by Libba Bray
8. Extras, by Scott Westerfeld
9. Before I Die, by Jenny Downham
10. Twisted, by Laurie Halse Anderson
Many of these are currently available in the library – if you’re desperate for a good book, do try one.
The Inkys is an Australian award for young adult literature; the 2008 winner have been announced. They are voted from selection by under-20s. The winner is Town, by James Roy, and second place went to Before I Die, by Jenny Downhand. Wellington author Bernard Beckett’s book Genesis made it to the shortlist - nice!
What are your favourite books from 2008? What is your favourite book ever?
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