tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post8740966774787741015..comments2024-03-25T14:11:39.165-04:00Comments on i swim for oceans: Top Ten Tuesday: Gateway Books Melissa (i swim for oceans)http://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-86599057753989843412014-04-02T23:31:40.391-04:002014-04-02T23:31:40.391-04:00It's also true for me that blogging has led to...It's also true for me that blogging has led to me learning about all sorts of new genres and branching outside my comfort zone! Heck, I didn't even know what steampunk was before I started blogging. It's nice to see the books you list that got you into reading contemporary because I know it's not your favourite genre, nor is it mine.Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-7592636071700654402014-04-02T08:16:00.098-04:002014-04-02T08:16:00.098-04:00I love this post, especially how I haven't rea...I love this post, especially how I haven't read a lot of your gateway books! I read My Sister's Keeper and thinking it was a little lack lustre but there must be more like that. And it turns out, little did I know there was a WHOLE lot more! Great picks Mel!<br /><br />Jeann @ <a href="http://www.happyindulgencebooks.com" rel="nofollow">Happy Indulgence</a>Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-55744732911804461652014-04-02T04:42:28.131-04:002014-04-02T04:42:28.131-04:00There's so many books on here that I still nee...There's so many books on here that I still need to read!! I have a copy of Hate List and I know how much you love Brown's work so I'll definitely have to pick that book up soon. Also yes for Raw Blue, that was such an amazing read. Brilliant list Melissa! Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-10760015046100420822014-04-01T16:13:39.604-04:002014-04-01T16:13:39.604-04:00OOh nice! These are all fairly new to me! May have...OOh nice! These are all fairly new to me! May have heard of some, never read any though. Still, nice picks!<br /><br /><a href="http://jessica-agreatread.blogspot.com/2014/04/teaser-top-ten-tuesdays.html" rel="nofollow">Here's my Tuesday post</a><br /><br />Have a <a href="http://jessica-agreatread.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">GREAT</a> day!<br /><br />Old Follower :)Jessica @ a GREAT readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554254368211246669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-87005055047224156252014-04-01T13:59:04.234-04:002014-04-01T13:59:04.234-04:00This is a great list. I love Pure!This is a great list. I love Pure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-81324448406383342822014-04-01T11:59:31.727-04:002014-04-01T11:59:31.727-04:00I haven't read some of these but do love Delir...I haven't read some of these but do love Delirium! Great list :)Spiced Lattehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383148744264157471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-8912863279913554772014-04-01T11:53:39.319-04:002014-04-01T11:53:39.319-04:00"Gateway books" LOL! Books are like drug..."Gateway books" LOL! Books are like drugs -- once you find that good one, you're addicted! I actually haven't read that many on your list so I'm going to have to check them out.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-40479411469748809912014-04-01T11:23:21.854-04:002014-04-01T11:23:21.854-04:00Awesome list. I completely agree with you regardin...Awesome list. I completely agree with you regarding Raw Blue, Delirium, and Life As We Knew It. I especially love Life As We Knew It and wish it got more attention…I think it's brilliant! Great list, Melissa! Christina / Book Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-39938090459983314762014-04-01T10:14:51.742-04:002014-04-01T10:14:51.742-04:00My case is even sadder than Jenny's because I ...My case is even sadder than Jenny's because I haven't read any of the books on your list, Melissa. I've only read a few Australian YA books, but I have loved them tremendously. I don't think I've read one that I've rated below 4 stars. I definitely need to read Raw Blue because everyone loves it so much.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-17594036827294388342014-04-01T09:57:49.861-04:002014-04-01T09:57:49.861-04:00I've only read two of the books on that list M...I've only read two of the books on that list Melissa! That's just sad. Delirium was one of the first dystopian books I read, in the first wave of dystopian books before the genre really exploded. And while I still don't read too much contemporary YA, Raw Blue will forever be on my list of favorite books period. SO GOOD.<br /><br />And how was your trip? Can't wait to hear all about it!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-64413461027241304742014-04-01T09:44:23.765-04:002014-04-01T09:44:23.765-04:00Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson was my gateway to Y...Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson was my gateway to YA realistic fiction and I absolutely loved Adoration of Jenna Fox. In fact I liked Jenna Fox so much that I've been hesitant in following the series. Should I? Have you read them?Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-58600106281809556682014-04-01T06:38:51.636-04:002014-04-01T06:38:51.636-04:00Raw Blue definitely acted as a gateway into Aussie...Raw Blue definitely acted as a gateway into Aussie Contemporary for me, though Hunger Games was my true introduction to dystopian and Harry Potter will always be that gateway to fantasy for me. Fantastic list, Melissa!Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120760076447564855.post-74535923046054340812014-04-01T01:56:05.690-04:002014-04-01T01:56:05.690-04:00Cool :) I have wanted to try Life as we know itCool :) I have wanted to try Life as we know itBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.com