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Young Adult Book Bestsellers for 2012

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It’s that time of year again when people often reflect back on the year and the events that went on within it.

As the year 2012 comes to an end we look back at the best music, the best movies, the best moments, and of course—the best books.

To be on the top ten list for the year for anything is a big deal—but for an author it is the ultimate gift.

But it is not only just making it onto the bestseller list, but how long a book can stay there.

NY Times updates there list frequently and currently on the Young Adult Bestseller list all the books have been there for two or three weeks; something which is a great accomplishment for an author.

[dropcap]10 [/dropcap] Paper Towns by John Green; a book that has been on the list for two weeks and follows the protagonists Quentin Jacobsen and his adventure to discover the real Margo Roth Spiegelman, who he has admired from afar for a while.
[dropcap]9[/dropcap] on the list is Dodger by Terry Pratchett which has also been on the list for two weeks. The story follows 17 year old Dodger who sees a girl leap form a horse drawn carriage in attempt to escape and he can’t help but come to her rescue.
[dropcap]8[/dropcap] goes to Lauren Conrad Beauty by Lauren Conrad which has also held its place for two weeks. The book is dedicated exclusively to beauty tips for women.
[dropcap]7[/dropcap] The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This book has held its place strongly for three weeks telling the story of a girl during World War II in Germany and shows her love for books.
[dropcap]6[/dropcap] on the list goes to Insurgent by Veronica Roth which follows the protagonist Tris Prior and the choices she is forced to make. The dystopian novel holds strong for three weeks on the bestseller list.
[dropcap]5[/dropcap] is Looking for Alaska another book by John Green. This book has held its place for three weeks as readers follow Miles Halter as he heads off on adventure for the “Great Perhaps.”
[dropcap]4[/dropcap]goes to Grace, Gold and Glory by Gabrielle Douglas with Michelle Burford. Douglas’ book has held it’s spot for two weeks and explores her own story of faith, perseverance, and determination.
[dropcap]3[/dropcap] on the bestsellers list is Divergent the first in the series by Veronica Roth. This book has held its place for three weeks as it starts of the series following Tris Prior.
[dropcap]2[/dropcap] goes to The Fault in our Stars by John Green which follows two characters Hazel and Augustus and their fight with cancer. This book has held its place for three weeks along with Green’s other books.
And the number [dropcap]1[/dropcap]spot for young adult bestseller book goes to The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. This book holding its place for three weeks follows a high school boy through the world of first dates, family drama, and new friends. This book was also recently made into a movie.

So as the New Year comes around don’t forget to think about the books of the year and maybe even pick up one.