On Monday, they’ll start announcing the winners of the first round, so here are the rest of my predictions for the Battle of the Books:
ROUND TWO:
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves versus The Trouble Begins at 8. I’m going with Octavian again, even though if it were my own judging, I’m certain I’d pick The Trouble Begins at 8.
Chains versus Here Lies Arthur. Tricky, since I haven’t read Here Lies Arthur and also don’t know the author who is judging this round, but I’m going to say Chains, I think.
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks versus The Hunger Games. Ack, this one makes my soul weep because these were my very two favorite books of 2008. And yet, to probably no one’s surprise, I have to choose Frankie. There are not words to express the depths of my love for Frankie. Also, John Green is judging this round and judging by his books, he likes the quirky, free-spirit girls, and I think he will be drawn in by the siren song of Frankie.
Graceling versus Nation. Ergh, I have no freaking idea. Nancy Werlin is judge on this one and she does write fantasy, but hers is not as high fantasy as Graceling is. And Nation is kind of fantasty. Help! Okay. . . Graceling.
Which brings us to ROUND THREE:
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves versus Chains. Chains, I think. Linda Sue Park is judging and Chains seems like it might be more her kind of book. As if I know anything about what “her kind of book” is.
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks versus Graceling . Frankie. Duh. Why are you even asking me?
And then, finally, left in the capable hands of Lois Lowry, for the final round, a face off between:
Chains and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. And I choose, once again, Frankie. C’mon, Frankie. You can win it all.
If I get even a few brackets right, I will be celebrating madly over h ere. Also, am I the only one that thinks Frankie Landau-Banks was seriously one of the very very best books of the year? I cannot be.
Noelle says
This is such a fun idea. I’ll be excited to see who wins it all. 🙂 *I liked Hunger Games more than Frankie…
Parkers says
I’m reading Frankie right now. So far, so good.
Mostly, you don’t me, but I am considering applying to an MLIS program and I was hoping you would e-mail a stranger with your insights 🙂 Is it possible to complete the program (I’ll be going to Kent University in Ohio) while primarily taking care of my daughter? What kind of classes are required?
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Elizabeth says
Well, you know my opinion 🙂
Operation Pink Herring says
Alright, I added Frankie to my Amazon wish list. If you have it beating out Graceling, I must read this book.
You also liked What I Saw and How I lied, right? Amazon’s recommending it to me and it sounds very familiar.
Merrick says
I WILL read that someday!!
By the way, I filled out a bracket for march madness (per Philip’s request) and there was much celebrating when I picked the final winner!
Melanie says
I keep trying to get Frankie from the library; I have access to multiple libraries and I can’t get it at any of them; which means it must be really good.
I did, however, pick up Love that Dog and a couple Sarah Dressen books. I LOVED Love that Dog . . .it’s on my list of books to buy. That Summer was horrible (not a surprise since you said it was your least favorite). This Lullaby was better but still meh. I don’t think I’ll read any more of Sarah Dressen’s books unless you think that there’s one that is fabulously above the two I’ve read so far and beg and plead with me to give it a chance. 🙂
Rachel says
I’m reading Frankie right now and I love it!