Here is a list of books that have available sneak peaks of their books, excerpts from a chapter or two, and other goodies! Some of the books includes: 'Crossed', 'Dark Eden, 'Legend', Shatter Me', and 'The Future of Us'.
'Crossed' by Ally Condie was released in the U.S. on November 1, 2011. This the second book in the series. The third one doesn't come out till 2012 and is currently untitled. For those that don't know what the next book is about, here is a quick description: "In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky - taken by the Society to his certain death - only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake." Click on EW’s Shelf Life to read the first two chapters of the book!
'Dark Eden' by Patrick Carman was released in the U.S. on November 1, 2011. A sequel to the book 'Eve of Destruction', is set for release on April 24, 2012. This is one of those books that has a slightly creepy element to it. But here is the synopses for those that have no idea what it is about: "Seven teens are sent to Fort Eden in a last-ditch attempt to overcome their fears. But while Fort Eden may hold the cure, the price might not be worth paying. And with an unusual twist at the end about just what’s really going on at Fort Eden and a complete multimedia experience to supplement the story, this is definitely worth checking out." HarperTeen is giving everyone a sneak peak of the book: Sneak Peek!
'Legend' by Marie Lu will be released in the U.S. on November 29, 2011. Here is a short description of the book: "The story revolves around June, who is from a well-to-do family, and Day, who is not. Day becomes the suspect in June’s brother’s murder and she is seeking vengeance against his killer." Click here to look at the excerpt from the website: Click Here. And go here to Scribd to see more: Click Here.
'Shatter Me' by Tahereh Mafi will be released in the U.S. on November 15, 2011. 'Shatter Me' is the first book in a new dystopian/paranormal series by debut author Tahereh Mafi. Here is a short description about the book: "The Reestablishment has imprisoned Juliette for murder. Her touch is lethal and because of that she’s been in isolation for a very long time. After being in captivity for so long, without any human contact, they decide that her deadly touch could be an asset. She could be their weapon. And Shatter Me is Juliette’s story." Get a sneak peek of the book by heading over to the Facebook page: Click Here!
'The Future of Us' by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler will be released in the U.S. on November 15, 2011. Here is a short description about the book: "It's 1996, and Josh and Emma have been neighbors their whole lives. They've been best friends almost as long - at least, up until last November, when Josh did something that changed everything. Things have been weird between them ever since, but when Josh's family gets a free AOL CD in the mail,his mom makes him bring it over so that Emma can install it on her new computer. When they sign on, they're automatically logged onto their Facebook pages. But Facebook hasn't been invented yet. And they're looking at themselves fifteen years in the future." To read an excerpt from the book, go to the website: Click Here! & to see exlcusive content, head on over to the Facebook Page (FB account is required): Click Here!
Finished Legend a few days ago and it is awesome!
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