While others spend months eagerly anticipating the Superbowl or NBA championships... I get all hot and bothered over
SLJ's The Battle of the Kids Books! This March-Madness-bracket-style-tournament is just way too much fun to follow. Not only do your favorite books of the past year duke it out against each other, each day's winner is decided by a different author and then eloquently defended by said author. These are typically my favorite reviews of the entire year.
I'm thrilled that
the list of contenders is out now because I'm going to make darn sure I read every single one before the battle begins.
And if
Between Shades of Gray doesn't win... someone will pay. Unless
A Monster Calls wins. Ok, who am I kidding? I've only read 4 out of 16 books on the list! Lots of catching up to do... What about you, book lovers?? Which of
the contenders gets your vote?!
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I haven't read all of these books either, but Okay for Now gets my vote.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't read that! Everyone seems to just adore it though...
DeleteGah! I haven't read many of these. The one I am most curious about is Chime. I hear so many good things about it!
ReplyDeleteI hate to say it, but Chime was one of my biggest reading disappointments. I just did not care for anything about it. Although clearly, I am in the minority in that sentiment! I'll be curious to hear what you think once you read it!
DeleteHey Katie I'll stalk you back! I have 6 of these books on the hold shelf right now but for once I have a pretty good head start. I think I'll start with BOOTLEG, cause it sounds BADASS. :)
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of books and cabins at Northbay with the same name... Do you work at City Neighbors? Or maybe your kids go there? I worked at Crossroads for 4 years and we'd go to Northbay with City Neighbors every spring!
DeleteAnd as for Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition... you're right! That's definitely a title that just might get kiddos to pick up some nonfiction all on their own.
Oh my goodness this is so cool! I've always wanted to do the basketball battle, but had no idea who the teams were so this is just so awesome! Thanks for sharing Katie! :)
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm happy I got to introduce SLJ's BOB to you :) It is so much fun to follow along with each battle. Plus, in the beginning you can vote on an "Undead" title, where the winner will "come back from the dead" after being voted out and compete in the final round. Love it.
DeleteGlad you're covering this! I haven't had a chance to sit down and read about all the books yet, but that's part of my weekend plan. Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, I've never heard of this, Katie! What an absolutely awesome idea. I've read six of the books, and of them, Daughter of Smoke and Bone was my favorite. All the stars are telling me to read Between Shades of Grey next. Best not to fight it!
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