The Contemporary Fiction Month at Bookish is officially over, but there's still a couple things that I have to share with you!
First, some of the fabulous ladies working in publishing industry are here with us today to share their lists of TOP 10 Favourite Contemporary Novels. There are some truly wonderful picks here, so be sure to check them all out, add them to your TBR-lists and read them as soon as possible!
TOP 10 FAVOURITE CONTEMPORARY NOVELS
Lindsey Reeder from Random House Canada:
(Lindsey is the fabulous lady behind Reeder Reads - make sure to visit her and say hello!)
1. Wonder – R.J. Palacio
This is an uplifting novel that examines what it means to look different.
2. Dear George Clooney, Please Marry My Mom – Susin Nielsen
Violet is on a mission to help her Mom finally meet the perfect man… who she believes is People’s sexiest man, George Clooney. A heartfelt story that is sure to be loved by young and older readers.
3. Gold – Chris Cleave
A gripping novel that explores the pursuit of two women who are trying to achieve Olympic gold.
4. Everybody Has Everything – Katrina Onstad
This novel examines whether or not everyone is fit to be a parent. It’s the perfect combination of tragedy and humor.
5. Unless – Carol Shields
One of my favorite novels that features a beautiful depiction of family, Toronto and the word “Goodness”.
6. Words that Start with B – Vikki VanSickle
If there’s one thing I love in a YA novel, it’s a spunky main character and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you read Vikki VanSickle’s debut novel.
7. Natural Order – Brian Francis
This beautiful novel is told from the perspective of a flawed 87 year old woman who is looking back on her life and her complicated relationship with her son.
8. Girls in White Dresses – Jennifer Close
Filled with stories that showcase what it’s like to be a woman in her twenties; weddings, relationships, baby showers, etc... Jennifer Close covers all the bases when it comes to her feature debut novel.
9. There is No Dog – Meg Rosoff
Meg Rosoff has created a gripping YA novel that examines the trials and tribulations that might occur if God were a 19 year old boy named Bob.
10. Web of Angels – Lilian Nattel
The main character(s) in this novel have DID, dissociative identity disorder. This is the story of Sharon Lewis, her multiples and the web they gets created when tragedy occurs in their home town.
This novel examines whether or not everyone is fit to be a parent. It’s the perfect combination of tragedy and humor.
5. Unless – Carol Shields
One of my favorite novels that features a beautiful depiction of family, Toronto and the word “Goodness”.
6. Words that Start with B – Vikki VanSickle
If there’s one thing I love in a YA novel, it’s a spunky main character and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you read Vikki VanSickle’s debut novel.
7. Natural Order – Brian Francis
This beautiful novel is told from the perspective of a flawed 87 year old woman who is looking back on her life and her complicated relationship with her son.
8. Girls in White Dresses – Jennifer Close
Filled with stories that showcase what it’s like to be a woman in her twenties; weddings, relationships, baby showers, etc... Jennifer Close covers all the bases when it comes to her feature debut novel.
9. There is No Dog – Meg Rosoff
Meg Rosoff has created a gripping YA novel that examines the trials and tribulations that might occur if God were a 19 year old boy named Bob.
10. Web of Angels – Lilian Nattel
The main character(s) in this novel have DID, dissociative identity disorder. This is the story of Sharon Lewis, her multiples and the web they gets created when tragedy occurs in their home town.
Shannon Parsons from Harper Collins Canada:
(Shannon runs the awesometastic Savvy Reader website - don't we all love it?!)
1. The Sky is Falling trilogy by Kit Pearson
2. Words That Start with B by the lovely and talented Vikki VanSickle!
3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
4. 40 Things I Want to Tell You by Alice Kuipers
5. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series (especially Sisterhood Everlasting, I cried BUCKETS of tears) by Ann Brashares
6. The Miseducation of Cameron Post by emily m. Danforth
7. The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
8. Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler
Vikki VanSickle from Harper Collins Canada:
(Vikki is the gal behind the fantastic HCC Frenzy magazine - check it out here!)
1. Audrey, Wait! By Robin Benway
2. The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
3. The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks by E. Lockheart
4. Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler
5. Alice, I Think by Susan Juby
6. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
7. Stay by Deb Caletti
8. The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Vimala Jeevanandam from Penguin Canada:
(Vimala is one of the wonderful ladies behind the Razobill Canada - check it out here!)
1. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
2. 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
3. Once Every Never by Lesley Livingston
4. Bloodlines by Rachelle Mead
5. Opposite of Tidy by Carrie Mac
6. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
7. What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen
8. Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
9. If I Stay by Gayle Forman
10. Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
GIVEAWAY
To celebrate Contemporary Fiction, we have some truly fantastic prize packs + books to give away!
First, I would like to thank all the wonderful publishers who generously offered to sponsor the prizes: Harper Collins Canada, Raincoast Books, Simon & Schuster Canada, Random House Canada, Thomas Allen & Son, Scholastic Canada and Sourcebooks Fire - without you this feature wouldn't take place.
THANK YOU!!!
Here's what you can win:
Prize Pack no 1:
- Girl Meets Boy by various
Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally
The Summer Of No Regrents by Katherine Grace Bond
While He Was Away by Karen Schreck
Rock God by Barnabas Miller
This Prize Pack is sponsored by Raincoast Books and can be won by anyone anywhere! (OPEN WORLD WIDE)
Prize Pack No 2:
- Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
-It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
-Jersey Angel by Beth Ann Bauman (ARC)
-Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
-The Catastrophic History of You And Me by Jess Rothenberg (ARC)
This Prize Pack is sponsored by me and can be won by anyone anywhere! (OPEN WORLD WIDE)
PRIZE PACK NO 3:
- Dragon Turn by Shane Peacock
- Someone Else's Life by Katie Dale
- Noah Barleywater Runs Away by John Boyne
This Prize Pack is sponsored by Random House Canada and can be won by a Canadian resident ONLY.
PRIZE PACK NO 4:
- Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick
- Running On Empty by Don Aker
- 40 Things I Want To Tell You by Alice Kuipers
This Prize Pack is sponsored by Harper Collins Canada and can be won by a Canadian resident ONLY!
A copy of Miracle by Elizabeth Scott
sponsored by Simon & Schuster CA
Open to: CANADA ONLY
A copy of Between The Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer
sponsored by Simon & Schuster CA
Open to: CANADA ONLY
A copy of This Is So Not Happening by Kieran Scott
sponsored by Simon & Schuster CA
Open to: CANADA ONLY
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GOOD LUCK!
