So much happening with the development of several books to the big screen so I am just going to condense my thoughts into one post. Excuse the big rambling mess below!! [Read more...]
Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Spring TBR List
March 20, 2012 by 6 Comments
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish and features a new top ten list each week.
Books On My Spring TBR List
I have a lot of spring cleaning to do with the books on my shelves, so I am definitely including some titles I already own along with the newer ones.
01. The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness – The first book broke my heart into a million little pieces, yes, but I have delayed reading the last two books long enough. OVER A YEAR. I really plan to get to this soon.
02. A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin – Erm, yeah. I’m actually somewhere in the middle of this one already, but these books are massive and my attention span has been ZILCH. My plan is to finish it before the new season stars.
03. This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel – I was sooo excited to read this and then…I didn’t. There have been pretty good reviews for it, too, so I don’t get why I haven’t gotten to it.
04. Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler – I bought this ages ago for a really great price and it has nothing but amazing reviews from my goodreads pals. What gives?! Probably the fact that I don’t read a lot of contemporary, but still.
05. The Traitor In The Tunnel by Y.S. Lee – ONLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE SERIES EVER. I suck. I need more James and Mary in my life so it’s dumb to deprive myself.
06. Insurgent by Veronica Roth – DUH. Is there any explanation needed? No.
07. Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore – I am so, so excited to return to this world and see some familiar faces. I loved Fire more than I did Graceling so I have my fingers crossed I’ll love this one the most.
08. Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready – There are a lot of great May releases and this is one of them. I am very curious to find out how this series will conclude (in tears, I’m sure).
09. Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout – Jennifer L. Armentrout really knows how to keep a reader hooked so I’m excited for her to do it again in the second installment of her Covenant series.
10. Revived by Cat Patrick – I LOVED Cat Patrick’s Forgotten so I am looking forward to seeing this one play out.
Top 10 Books I’m Looking Forward to in 2012
December 30, 2011 by 12 Comments
Event hosted by A Life Bound by Books, Confessions of a Bookaholic, Fiktshun, and Two Chicks On Books
There are soooo many books that I’m looking forward to in 2012, but here are some from my WoW posts and other randomness.
• Insurgent by Veronica Roth – Um, duh. If you’ve already read Divergent, then I need no further explanation.
• Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers – Nun assassins! This sounds awesome and I love the cover. (Psst, one of my faves, Brodie, is having an ARC giveaway for this one here!)
• For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund – Another cover that I love but…Persuasion retelling! In space!
• Insignia by S.J. Kincaid – Lucky me, I already have this waiting for me on my shelf and I’m 99% sure it will be the first book of 2012 for me. It sounds fantastic and I can’t wait to dive in.
• This Is Not a Test by Courtney Summers – Zombies and a main character that has lost the will to live? Yes, please!
• Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore – I only just read Graceling and Fire recently, but I’ve fallen in love with the world Cashore created. I’m excited to hopefully see some familiar faces again (Po!) and I’m dreading learning more about that creepy mofo, Leck.
• Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver – ALEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Other than that, Lauren Oliver is one of my favorite authors and I will read anything she writes — this is no exception.
• Shadows Cast By Stars by Catherine Knutsson – This sounds like it has a different edge from the usual dysoptian reads so I’m eager to see if this is true. Plus, that cover!
• Partials by Dan Wells – I’ve only read good reviews for this one and it sounds so.damn.awesome. Let’s hope it meets my expectations!
• The Selection by Kiera Cass – Royalty and intrigue! I’m hoping I will devour this one.
Other books I’m looking forward to (lots of sequels!):
• Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
• Rebel Heart by Moira Young
• Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2 by Laini Taylor
• Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
• Crown of Embers by Rae Carson
• Shadows by Ilsa J. Bick
• Fever by Lauren DeStefano
• Penryn & the End of Days #2 by Susan Ee
• Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
• Revived by Cat Patrick
• Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson
• The Twelve by Justin Cronin
….and only a ton more.
Anything I should add to the list? What are you looking forward to?
Top 10 Book Boyfriends of 2011
December 28, 2011 by 14 Comments
Event hosted by A Life Bound by Books, Confessions of a Bookaholic, Fiktshun, and Two Chicks On Books
Oh lord, for some bizarre reason, I thought I wouldn’t even have ten fictional boyfriends to list and then…they just kept piling up. Thanks to the amazing authors who wrote these wonderful gentlemen for me to gush over.
Top 10 Books I Read in 2011
December 26, 2011 by 25 Comments
Event hosted by A Life Bound by Books, Confessions of a Bookaholic, Fiktshun, and Two Chicks On Books
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! It’s time to start recapping my favorites of this year and look forward to what’s in store in 2012. Today’s post is for my top ten favorite reads. It seemed impossible to do, but I finally narrowed it down:
• The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater – (Review) – The biggest and best surprise of the year for me. This book is quietly stunning and even now, weeks after I read it, it still has a pull on me. A favorite for all time and that last line? Perfection.
• Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor – (Review) – This is a fantastically layered book that has some familiar elements found in other novels but Laini Taylor offers a new edge. The world is so imaginative, enthralling, and, as I’ve mentioned them before, those “Hello”s are a killer. Swoon!
• Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins – (Review) – This was only my most anticipated book of the year, so… high expectations, right? No need to fear, Stephanie Perkins delivered with another lovely story with the right amount of sweetness, yearning, and everything wonderful.
• Divergent by Veronica Roth – (Review) – So.much.fierceness! While this is definitely action packed and thrilling, Veronica Roth matched that with equally compelling characters. In addition to that, the romance offers a slow burn based on mutual respect.
• The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson – (Review) – I fangirled over this book after I read it and I’m happy to do it again: AMAZING READ, OMG. Elisa’s character arc was incredible and I could gush all day about the unexpected — but awesome — places Rae Carson took the story.
• Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick – (Review) – I sped through this book as if it were water and I was dying of thirst. I could not read it fast enough and yet I dreaded every page turn because things were so C-R-A-Z-Y. This was definitely the most intense read for me this year and it was so good.
• A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee – (Review) – Not only was the mystery fun to unravel, but Mary and James are great leads and their chemistry is some of the best everrrrrrr. Seriously, it pretty much oozes off the page and, psst, it only gets better in book two (and I’m sure book three which I will get too soon!).
• A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness – Review – I didn’t review this one because I wouldn’t be able to detail how affecting the book is. Beautiful and brutal.
• Unearthly by Cynthia Hand – (Review) – Cynthia Hand more than made up for the horrible angel books I read prior to hers and I actually love this one more with each re-read. The mythology is interesting, her characters are fully fleshed out, and she still manages to keep an air of mystery surrounding everything. Also, Tucker!!!
• Blood Red Road by Moira Young – (Review) – Blood Red Road is awesome because it has: a lot of adventure, a unique writing style, a prickly and flawed main character, a handsome and charming guy, an awesome pet crow, a group of kickass females, and other excellent elements that I will not detail because you should read this ASAP!
I wouldn’t be me without cheating somehow, so here are some honorable mentions as well:
• Angelfall by Susan Ee – I just finished this yesterday and I’m still in a state of CAPS LOCK over it. My review will be up soon, but you should just go ahead it buy it for your Kindle or Nook. 99 cents, people! Don’t miss out!
• Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren – (Review) – Exciting adventure, great romance, and a story full of heart. This book has everything!
• Unwind by Neal Shusterman – (Review) – Terrifying and haunting, this book has one of the most chilling scenes I’ve ever read.
• Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare – (Review) – So much Jem goodness! Plus, this really was an excellent followup to the first book.
What are your favorite reads of the year? Do we share any of the same books? Let me know!
