Norton shortlist

The Norton shortlist is now final:

Devilish

Magic or Madness

Life As We Knew It

Midnighters 2: Touching Darkness

Peeps

The King of Attolia

All the books on the list are wonderful¹ (except mine obviously). I’m so honoured to be in such incredible company. Wow.

Yet despite the glories of Maureen’s catholic school girls demon fighters and Scott’s reimainged vampires and magic twenty-fifth hour, if I were to vote right now² I would vote for King of Attolia.

I’ve mentioned before how much Megan Whalen Turner’s trilogy means to me. It’s stunning. Beautifully written and it pushes all my buttons (in a good way). It would be awesome if she won the Norton because it would be not just for this book, but for the whole trilogy. She’s one of my favourite living writers and deserves every honour going.

Hey, I just noticed there’s three Razorbill books on that list! How bout that? Eloise Flood created one hell of a list.

The only one I haven’t yet read is the Pfeffer which I’ve heard from people I trust is amazing. I can’t wait to get my mitts on it. [↩]
And if I were a member of SFWA. [↩]

Posted by Justine at 0:01, 27 February 2007 under Magic or Madness trilogy, Scott's books, Young Adult literature | 18 Comments »

Comments

jennifer, aka literaticat Says:

that list is fantastic!

I’ve not read the turner or devilish. so I would be torn four ways.

February 27th, 2007 at 1:06 AM
holly Says:

Wow, that is a helluva list.

February 27th, 2007 at 2:48 AM
jessiegirl Says:

good luck!

February 27th, 2007 at 6:27 AM
Hannah Says:

*The only one I haven’t yet read is the Pfeffer which I’ve heard from people I trust is amazing. I can’t wait to get my mitts on it.

Oh, yes. Do. It’s a wonderful, wonderful book.

February 27th, 2007 at 7:48 AM
Hannah Says:

Er. And congrats! Sorry; my fangirliness got away from me there.

February 27th, 2007 at 7:49 AM
Maggie Says:

Wow! That’s a *really* impressive list to be on! Congrats and Good Luck!!!!

February 27th, 2007 at 8:03 AM
lawence schimel Says:

Mazel tov and good luck!

February 27th, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Rebecca Says:

hurray!! that’s awesome.

February 27th, 2007 at 11:08 AM
shelly rae Says:

Congrats Justine! And in such excellent company too. That’s a great list to be on. Yay!
Anon

February 27th, 2007 at 11:11 AM
10. Justine Says:

Thanks everyone! For those of you who haven’t read some of these books then you really really really ought to. Like i said I’ll be reading the Pfeffer as soon as I get a copy.

February 27th, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Gwenda Says:

I’ve just been reading the Turner books for the first time. It’s amazing that they’re all SO good, but also that she just keeps getting better with each.

February 27th, 2007 at 12:56 PM
SarahP Says:

As a reader, I’ve loved all of MWT’s books; as a writer I’ve learned so much from her books.

Gwenda, I envy you reading them for the first time!

Justine, congratulations!

February 27th, 2007 at 7:23 PM
Dawn Says:

I agree, the list has got some AMAZING pieces! I noted on Holly Black’s blog that I don’t think that I could pick one! Good thing I’m not on the committee.

February 27th, 2007 at 8:01 PM
Dawn Says:

**not Holly’s, Maureen’s. Jeez. I visit too many author’s websites.

February 27th, 2007 at 8:03 PM
Rebecca Says:

i am writing a werewolf into my current story, just for you.

February 27th, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Penni Says:

Congrats to you and your feller!

February 27th, 2007 at 11:38 PM
17. Justine Says:

Thanks everyone!

Rebecca: I’m touched! Make sure it kills any vampires that are in the story.

March 1st, 2007 at 11:36 AM

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