Collins Booksellers Christmas Reading Guide 2015 December 2015 | Page 27

collins booksellers young adult Red Queen: Obernewtyn 7 Isobelle Carmody RRP $32.99 Illuminae Amie Kaufman Jay Kristoff RRP $19.99 The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than an ice-covered speck at the edge of the universe. Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping, high-octane trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth and the courage of everyday heroes. Due 12th november Spanning the Crimean War, the Siege of Carlisle and the near-future of 2019 and 2039 Katherine and Matthew find themselves sacrificing their lives to save the world. But why do they keep coming back? What else must they achieve before they can be left to live and love in peace? The New York Times bestselling Starbound trilogy comes to a close with this dazzling final instalment about the power of courage and hope in humanity’s darkest hour. Hunger Games: Mockingjay Suzanne Collins RRP $15.99 Due 18th november The final book in the international bestselling Hunger Games series is now a feature film! Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now although she’s made it out of the bloody arena alive, she’s still not safe. Soundless Richelle Mead RRP $24.99 Richelle Mead takes readers on a journey from Fei’s mountain village to the valley of Beiugo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever. From the author of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, comes a Our Price breathtaking new fantasy steeped $ in Chinese folklore. 99 the Marvels Brian Selznick RRP $34.99 19 The Marvels is a mesmerizing adventure about the power of the story. Two seemingly unrelated stories-one in words, the other in pictures-come Our Price together with seamless, ingenious $ synergy! 99 29 Dangerous Lies Becca Fitzpatrick RRP $19.99 Lauren Kate RRP $19.99 Cam spent more time in Hell than any angel ever should. He made a bet with Lucifer: he has fifteen days to convince the only girl who really matters to him to love him again. If he succeeds, Lilith will be allowed back into the world, and they can live their lives together. But if he fails… Due 10th november 5th Wave This is another thrilling read from the queen of YA. As the key witness in a murder trial, Stella Gordon is under witness protection. No one can know who she really is. Not even Chet Falconer, her hot, enigmatic neighbour. But against her better judgment, she finds herself falling under Chet’s spell... Unforgiven 27 Lauren James RRP $16.95 Amie Kaufman Meagan Spooner RRP $18.99 Due 10th november Before Elspeth Gordie can embark on her quest, she must find a lost key; and although she has long prepared for this day, nothing is as she imagined. This is the final, dramatic volume in a series of books that undoubtedly shine as one Our Price of the most fantastic, and fantastical, $ 99 tapestries ever woven. The next Together Their Fractured Light Due 12th november 27 Rick Yancey RRP $19.99 Due 18th november The 5th Wave is coming. Cassie is running. To stay alone is to stay alive, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan may be her only hope. Now Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, defiance and surrender, life and death. This new edition coincides with a major new film. Carry On Rainbow Rowell RRP $16.99 Rainbow Rowell continues to break down boundaries with Carry On, an epic fantasy following the triumphs and heartaches of Simon and Baz from her beloved bestselling book, Fangirl.