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2011 Debut Author Challenge!

OK, I'll admit it. I think I can officially say I have failed the 2010 Debut Author Challenge. It's a shame really, but oh well. I've decided to try the challenge again though, in 2011, so hopefully I'll do a lot better.
The 2011 Debut Author Challenge is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren, and the aim is to read at least 12 books by debut authors of YA and MG fiction.
I'm going to aim again for 15 books, as I think this is manageable. So, here is a list of books that I will choose 15 from, I won't be reading them all. Well, I might, but maybe not.
If you'd like to take part, you can here. You don't have to have a blog!
If the book is crossed out, it means I've read it! =]

0.4 by Mike A. Lancaster
Wildefire by Karsten Knight
Sister Mischief by Laura Goode
Possession by Elana Johnson
Awaken by Katie Kavincsky
The Returning by Christine Hinwood
Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton
Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis
Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys
The Liar Society by Lisa and Laura Roecker
Ten Miles from Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell
Like Mandarin by Kirsten Hubbard
Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
Clarity by Kim Harrington
Entwined by Heather Dixon
Wither by Lauren DeStefano
Wake Unto Me by Lisa Cach
So Shelly by Ty Roth
Forsaken by Jana Oliver
Exposed by Kimberly Marcus
Haven by Kristi Cook
Leverage by Joshua C. Cohen
Angelfire by Allison Courtney Moulton
Other Words for Love by Lorraine Zago Rosenthal
Choker by Elizabeth Woods
Vesper by Jeff Sampson
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
Timeless by Alexandra Monir
Warped by Maurissa Guibord
Future Imperfect by K. Ryer Breese
A Touch Mortal by Leah Clifford
The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney
Siren by Tricia Rayburn
The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell
Entangled by Cat Clarke
Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder

Wish me luck! Let's hope I can do this challenge, unlike last time =]
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  1. the story siren21 November 2010 at 02:19

    Thanks for joining the challenge! Looks like you've got a great list started! Good luck and happy reading!

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  2. Kim Harrington25 November 2010 at 01:04

    Yay! Thanks for adding CLARITY! :D

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  3. Elana Johnson26 November 2010 at 02:58

    Hey, I'm thrilled to see Possession on your list! I hope you like it. :)

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  4. kirsty at the overflowing library1 January 2011 at 20:11

    you have a fab selection of books picked out!! I found you through the story siren's website and am now a new follower. Good luck with the challenge.

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