Jill's Most Anticipated Books in 2011

A dear friend recently asked me about the books I'm looking forward to this year.

No, that's not what happened.

I was actually talking her EAR off about all the books I'm dying to read. DYING!  I'm saving my pennies now and telling my local library to stock these debuts and sequels. I think there's something delicious about waiting for the next book in a series, although at times it can feel torturous. Until then, here's my list (in order of release date). I'm sure some of you know where I'm coming from!

 

First up is Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins. The sequel to Hex Hall comes out in March 2011. I need to know what happens to Sophie, Jenna and Archer....now now now!!!

Second we have City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare. The 4th installment of The Mortal Instruments Series comes out in April 2011. Clary, Jace, Simon, Izzy, Alec, Magnus, Maia, Jace (did I mention Jace already?!)....need I say more? I have been craving this book since I finished City of Glass over a year ago.

Third we have Red Glove by Holly Black, releasing April 2011. I've been wanting to get my hands on the first book White Cat for months now, but my lack of income and my local library being out of it has kept me from it. But last week I found a copy and devoured it in one night. The ending left me almost in tears, knowing I had to wait a few more months for the sequel.

*shakes fist at Holly Black*

Well played, Holly. Well played indeed.

 

Fourth we have Hourglass by Myra McEntire, releasing in May. Now, I don't know Myra personally, but she is a friend of a friend, and I have “talked” to her on Twitter. She is flippin' hilarious. I am so excited for her, and I simply CANNOT wait to read her debut novel. It sounds amazing, and I have only heard fantastic things about it. Go, Myra, Go!!!

Fifth, (yes my friends, this is a long list...get comfortable) we have The Demon's Surrender by Sara Rees Brennan, releasing in June. The 3rd book to follow The Demon's Lexicon and The Demon's Covenant. I don't even know what to say, except I cannot wait to find out Nick's fate...

Just sayin'.

Sixth we have Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer. The much anticipated sequel to Nightshade comes out in July 2011. I think it's a personal birthday present to me from Andrea Cremer. (Ha!) I loved Nightshade and cannot wait to read the sequel! July, hurry here!

  

Seventh we have Supernaturally, the sequel to Paranormalcy. I picked up Paranormalcy and literally could not put it down. I don't think anything short of a major catastrophe could have pried the book out of my hands. Evie is the most quick witted, hilarious, honest main character! I NEED to know what happens next. I'll have to wait until August!

Eight, and making the only second appearance on my list (author-wise) is Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Prince, releasing in September. I absolutely loved Clockwork Angel, and cannot wait to be in Will, Jem, and Tessa's world again!

Last is Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick. I happened to see Hush, Hush at the library last week and managed to snag the sequel Crescendo as well. I read them both in 3 days. Holy Toledo was I tired after staying up until 2 am for two nights in a row, but it was worth it! That is, until I finished Crescendo and realized the 3rd book (Silence) doesn't come out until October.

I cried.  Literally cried. I cannot wait to know what happens to Nora and Patch!

And there you have it folks! There are other books I'm sure I will love this year, but these are my most anticipated. Which books are you DYING to get your hands on this year? Tell us in the comments!