Adult Shortlist - Part 2 The Final Final

Here they are folks! These are the 20 titles we are bringing to the table January 21, 2012!  Please read and respond to as many as you can!  In addition to reading like a maniac, check out Kris' directions at the bottom and decide which books you want to champion!

1. The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall


2. Jefferson's Sons by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley


3. Amelia Lost by Candace Fleming


4. Hidden by Helen Frost


5. True...Sort of by Katherine Hannigan


6. Junonia by Kevin Henkes


7. Trouble with May Amelia by Jennifer Holm


8. Small as An Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson


9. Icefall by Matthew J. Kirby


10. Freedom Stone by Jeffrey Kluger


11. Inside Out And Back Again by Thannha Lai


12. Never Forgotten by Patricia McKissack


13. Heart and Soul by Kadir Nelson


14. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (the experts aren't sure whether this book will be eligible or not, so it's staying on the list)


15. Words in the Dust by Trent Reedy


16. Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt


17. Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick


18. Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys


19. Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu


20. Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin

TO DO LIST

BY JANUARY 6 - email Kris your top 5 titles! Use the Note Taking Guide that was emailed to you to help firm up your thoughts!  Please email if you need another copy!



BY JANUARY 6 - email Kris the 3 books you believe are distinguished.  You will discuss the merits of each, briefly (2min or less),  listing strengths and how each particular book compares to other titles on the list.

Happy Reading!