Cybils Shortlists Announced

Jan

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Happy 2012!

It’s one of my favorite times of the year. Cybils shortlist time!

This year I’m sitting on the round two judging panel and I gotta say I really like what the round one judges sent forward for us to read. I’ll be starting right away (well after the book I’m currently reading) so I can immerse myself in conversation and hopefully pick a good winner that all you awards watchers can appreciate and enjoy. Sure, all of the shortlisted books — in every category — should be read and admired but I’m particularly interested in the YA batch.

To check out individual shortlists amongst the different categories click the corresponding link below:

For those of you interested in knowing right away the Young Adult Fiction shortlist titles I’ll be reading are:

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
Bunheads by Sophie Flack
Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King
Frost by Marianna Baer
Leverage by Joshua C. Cohen
Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach

Which books are you most excited to see on this list?

comments :

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bermudaonion (Kathy):

It looks like a great list! I have a feeling you’ve got a tough decision to make.

January 1, 2012 at 6:05 am
Michelle:

I just bought Bunheads – looking forward to that one.

January 1, 2012 at 7:56 am
Vasilly:

I think I’m most excited about Anna and the French Kiss. It’s a great book. Happy New Year!

January 1, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Ayuni:

I choose Anna and the French Kiss!

January 1, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Sarah @ Y.A. Love:

I’m excited that I’ve read so many of the YA Fiction titles already! And I’m SO happy that Everybody Sees the Ants made the cut!! I just read Frost and really enjoyed it. Happy reading

January 2, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Ms. Yingling:

Since several of my students study ballet, I will have to take a look at Bunheads!

January 3, 2012 at 5:16 am