Each week, The Broke and Bookish host a Top Ten Tuesday based on a certain bookish topic. Other bloggers are able to participate and post their own top ten list based on the topic.
This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic is a Top Ten Authors Who Deserve More Recognition.
So here’s my list in no particular order:
1. Ellen Hopkins (author of Crank, Impulse, Burned, etc.)
Okay, I know that some of you will say that Ellen Hopkins has a lot of recognition already, but in my opinion, I think she doesn’t have enough recognition. So many people don’t want to try her books because it’s in poetry format. I can’t stress the fact that although yes, her books are in poetry format, it isn’t read like poetry. Ellen Hopkins’ books are also more than just “issue books.”
2. Brodi Ashton (author of Everneath and Everbound)
I absolutely love both Brodi Ashton’s books and really, I think everybody needs to read them. I mean, who can resist the myth of Persephone and Hades?
3. Elizabeth Norris (author of Unraveling and Unbreakable)
Elizabeth Norris writes awesome, action-packed books with so many twists and turns. She’s not afraid to kill people off and really, just grab a copy of Unraveling already and read it!
4. Huntley Fitzpatrick (author of My Life Next Door)
Her debut novel, My Life Next Door, unexpectedly blew me away. Everybody needs to read this book.
5. Cristin Terrill (author of All Our Yesterdays)
I’ve read All Our Yesterdays at the end of last month and man, was it good. Cristin Terrill is definitely one author you just have to watch out for.
6. Laini Taylor (author of Daughter of Smoke & Bone and Days of Blood & Starlight)
I know that Laini Taylor’s books are famous already, but I don’t think that her books have been getting enough recognition in the book blogging community. Seriously everyone, what are you waiting for, read Laini Taylor’s books already!
7. Jennifer Rush (author of Altered)
I was so surprised to actually love Altered. I thought that I wouldn’t like Altered, but boy did Jennifer Rush manage to surprise me. Guys, you should definitely check Altered out.
8. Barry Lyga (author of I Hunt Killers and Game)
I’ve never read any horror book that has kept my attention right from the beginning to all the way at the end, but boy, did Barry Lyga do it successfully. Plus, he’s one funny guy in real life. :D
9. Kat Zhang (author of What’s Left of Me)
This book. This book played with my feelings, plus, Kat Zhang’s idea is just so refreshing and unique.
10. Julie James (author of Something About You, A Lot Like Love, About That Night, and Love Irresistibly)
Julie James is definitely my favorite adult romance author (I’m not counting historical romances in this category). Her books are witty, cute, and totally sassy. The books make me laugh like crazy and the sex scenes are always hot.
And now, I want to know, what are your top ten authors that you think deserve more recognition?
Totally agree with you Kelly on Brodi! She’s awesome! Otherwise, I’ve got pretty much all of those others on my TBR! That’s awesome you are such a Ellen Hopkins fan. My cousin is obsessed with her books! :D
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And Brodi is soo nice in real life! And she’s funny too. :P
Oh my goodness, follow mine and your cousin’s advice, grab a Ellen Hopkins book NOW! You definitely won’t regret it Jessica!
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I had Brodi Ashton on my list too. :) I really enjoyed “Everneath”, so I’m dying to read book 2!
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The ending of Everbound will leave you speechless and SHOCKED to the core Sofia! ;D
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All Our Yesterdays is on my “want-to-read” list. I may also have to check out Ellen Hopkins, as I enjoy reading verse novels.
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You definitely won’t regret picking up one of Ellen Hopkins’ books La! :D
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Great top ten! I really want to read Everneath and All our Yesterdays, heard so many great things about them:)
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Grab a copy of Everneath now Eveline! I have a really good feeling that you’ll love it.
And mark your calendar for All Our Yesterdays; that is one book that you would not want to miss.
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I can’t believe I forgot about Barry Lyga! I Hunt Killers was soooooo good! I need to add him to my list!
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I can’t not forget about him. He’s so funny in person and his books are SOOO good. I still need to read Game!
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Loved Unraveling. She is very talented indeed and like you say, not afraid to kill main characters if necessary.
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Mhm! I want to hate Elizabeth Norris for killing off the characters I love, but at the same time, I can’t. She is, after all, the one who bought us the brilliant Unraveling series.
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I just got a copy of All Our Yesterdays and I cannot wait to read it! I have Unravelling on my bookshelf at the moment and I’ve heard wonderful things about it, so I’m excited to get to it and see how awesome Elizabeth Norris is! Also, I totally agree with Kat Zhang, even though I didn’t include her on my list. Her idea for What’s Left of Me was great.
Hollie @ Music, Books and Tea recently posted…Top Ten Authors Who Deserve More Recognition
You’ll love All Our Yesterdays and Unraveling Hollie! :D
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I love Ellen Hopkins and I agree with you! Many of these authors aren’t as popular as they should be. I’m reading “I Hunt Killers” by Barry Lyga and I’m really enjoying it. Great post!
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Yay! Another Ellen Hopkins lover! -high fives-
And ohh, wait until you get to the end. :P
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I almost put Elizabeth Norris on my list. I really enjoyed both Unraveling and Unbreakable a lot. And I can’t wait to read All Our Yesterdays!
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Merin @ Read and Reviewed recently posted…Top Ten Authors Who Deserve More Recognition
Good to know that you loved Unraveling and Unbreakable too! :D
All Our Yesterdays is sooo good Merin!
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Woo. Crank! I read that in high school,, and it was amazing. Definitely need to reread it!
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I read that in middle school was like WHOOA. It was an eye-opener for my innocent 7th grade self. :P
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I really, really need to read an Ellan Hopkin book soon. Good thing is though I requested Burned from the library, it should be there in a few weeks.
How could I forget about Huntley Fitzpatrick?!?!?! I loved her book. How!!
P.S I love your new blog design :D
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YES. Burned is my favorite Ellen Hopkins book, I got an ARC of the sequel right here… -grabs my ARC of Smoke and hugs it to my chest with love-
He he, she was on my “favorites” goodreads shelf. :P
P.S. Thank you! :D<3
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I haven’t read any works of the authors you mentioned! Although I do have a copy of All Our Yesterdays for review, which I am pretty excited about! :D
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Read your copy of All Our Yesterdays asap Chiara! You’ll absolutely love it. ;D<3
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I’d like to add Eliza Crewe to this list. Her books “Cracked” and “Crushed” are witting, funny and she takes an overused plot and makes it entirely unique. She’s fab!
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