Top Ten Tuesday #10

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Today's topic: Top New Series I Want To Start... I'm going to cheat slightly and include older series as well seeing as I have such a huge list on goodreads. 

Wow okay where to start. There are so many new series I want to start reading!  

1- Nightshade by Andrea Cremer- This looks like a great series and like something I would enjoy. 

2- Hereafter by Tara Hudson-  I completely forgot about this series until I found it again on goodreads. The summary for the first book looks amazing. 

3- Unearthly by Cynthia Hand-  I remember reading so many good things about this one. I seriously hope that I get to start it this year. 

4- The Winners Curse by Marie Rutkoski- This just looks so perfect, and the cover is beautiful. 

5- The fine Art of Pretending by Rachel Harris  - This came out in September and I just love the summary for this one! Ah I need to read this!

6-Gates of Thread and Stone by Lori M. Lee- This looks pretty much perfect, I'm getting excited just thinking about getting this book in my hands. 

7- Mortal Danger by Ann Aguirre - My friend told me how much she enjoyed reading this book and I want to try it out for myself. It looks so god. 

8- Losing it by Cora Carmack- I've actually ordered this book and I just can't wait for it to get here! 

9- The Program by Suzanne Young- I somehow managed to forget about this book. Suzanne Young is a great author and I just want to read all her work. 

10- Angelfall by Susan Ee - I was going to meet Susan Ee last year but it didn't work out :( her book signing event was on the same day as a friends party. I still need to start reading her books. 

Top Ten Tuesdays #9

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Today's topic: Top Ten Characters I would want on a deserted Island with me. 

1-Katniss Everdeen- Pretty sure everyone will pick Katniss because of how badass she is! 
2- Augustus Waters- Mainly because I'm in love with him and I just want him with me everywhere. 
3- Dawn( from Revamped)- I just love her personality! 
4- Cas Longwood (from Anna Dressed In Blood) Just in case I need a rescue from a creepy ghost. 
5- Dean and Sam Winchester- So they are from Supernatural and it's a TV series but I just need them with me on a deserted island for their banter! 
6-Adrian Ivashkov- BECAUSE HE'S SUPER HOT AND HE'S MY BOOK BOYFRIEND! 
7- Patch (from Hush Hush) Do I really need a reason? 
8-Étienne St. Clair I need his frenchness with me.
9-Christian Grey.... 
10- Bella Swan- Just in case we need to sacrifice someone. 

Top Ten Tuesday #8

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Today's topic: Top Ten Most Unique Books I've Read (maybe the MC was really different, maybe it was the way it was written, a very unique spin on a genre or topic, etc.)

1- The Fault In Our Stars by John Green- This is for me still a unique book. It's the first book by John Green I've read and I feel in love with his writing. 

2- Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead- There are tons and tons of vampire books out there but for me this is one of the most original story lines. There are two types of vampires the Moroi and the Strigoi and then there are the half vampire half human Dhampirs. 

3-Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins- For me this book is unique with the way it was written. Stephanie has a way with words that makes you melt from the very start of the book. 

4- Eve and Adam by Micheal Grant- This story is super duper unique. Not only does it involve some techy science but also a machine that lets you create the perfect human! 

5- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins- This is a no brainer for me. This book hit the jackpot by having a unique plot, written in a fantastic way. It's also the first dystopian book that I was hooked on and loved! 

6- Cinder by Marissa Meyer- Another dystopian book that had a unique spin on a well known fairy tale from when I was little. 

7- The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff- This story is told in a male POV which we don't get a lot in Young Adult books so it deserves a place up here. 

8- Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkein- I think it's pretty obvious why it's here. 

9- This is Not a Book by Keri Smith- It's a book but it's not a book... But I still love this and the Wreck this Journal by Keri and they are very unique in the way they were made. 

10- The Prestige by Christopher Priest- I read this years and years ago but the movie is still one of my favourite classics along with this book because of he plot twist. 

So we haven't done this Top Ten Tuesdays in a while and I think this is my very first one but it was a lot of fun!

Top Ten Tuesday #7

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Today's topic: Top Ten Things On My Reading Wishlist (if you could make authors write about these things you would. Could be a specific type of character, an issue tackled, a time period, a certain plot, etc.)

This is probably the best topic of all time because I always have so many ideas in my head and this will probably be a great way to let them out. 

1. Chick Lits written about gay couples. There are YA contemporaries, Eroticas and a whole bunch of other genres that have gay couples as the leads but not a single chick lit. It would be so fun to read a nice, heart warming book, set in some small town, with a gay couple for the main couple.
   
2. Humans living on another planet. So I know one book that already exists that does just that but I cannot remember it's name (even though I've tried and would sell my soul to know the name) and I haven't encountered many books since then that do that. The general idea is that humans colonized a planet ages ago, they are no longer 'humans of Earth' but 'citizens' of that planet. It's their home... and then they meet up with the aliens, who they've considered enemies and have an adventure. Now before you go pointing fingers at the Chaos Walking series, I want the aliens to actually be... a lot different than they were in that series. Okay so I basically want a book that is exactly like the book I read years ago but yeah.
   
3. Ice Queens. I want an honest to goodness Ice Queen. Whenever a female lead turns out to be one, it's almost always because she had some traumatizing experience and as soon as the 'right' guy comes along, she gets over her 'ice queeness'. Can we not have a female lead who is an ice queen and possibly remains that way???
   
4. Books about the Salem Witch Trials. I get the feeling there are already some out there but... maybe something that I can read?
   
5. Historical romances NOT SET IN ENGLAND. This is really important. I want to read a HR that isn't set in England or Europe for that matter. There should definitely be more HR novels set in the States.. and I keep on imagining one set during the Civil War.
   
6. More second chance romances. Okay so I've gotten burned more times than I've hit the jackpot (I think) but seriously, there need to be more books like Spring Fever and Nowhere but Home.
7. More books that involve cooking. Not cooking shows. Cooking. As someone who loves her food, I absolutely adore books that throw cooking into the mix. Something sweet like Nowhere but Home. (I really did hit the jackpot with that one).
   
8. More spy romances. What is up with the fact that there aren't a lot of books out there involving spies and romance? And why in said books are most of the female leads women that need to be rescued? Seriously, we need more books like Ice Storm. With badass female leads who go undercover.
   
9. YA characters that actually like moving. As someone who has moved around quite a bit, I am one of the few people who LOVE moving so it always hurts a little when YA characters go on and on about how their lives suck and how they wish they could fit in. I'd love to read a book about YA characters that actually enjoy moving.
   
10. Beta Males. More beta males. Definitely. I am tired of all the alphas and the idea that girls only fall for the 'bad boys'. Seriously. NEED MORE BETA MALES.

Admittedly this list took longer than I thought it would but now all I can think of is 'that one more idea' lingering at the back of my head. 

Happy reading everyone! 

Top Ten Tuesday #6

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 
This week we are talking about new authors we discovered this year. 

Kate Karyus Quinn: She debuted this year and let me just say she blew my mind away. Another Little Piece is easily one of my favorite books this year and I am dead excited to read (Don't You) Forget About Me. 

Anne Stuart: Yes I am a little behind, obviously, but hey I didn't get into romantic suspense until this year so you really cannot blame me. Reading her books is addictive. I love the heroes she creates. Or rather the anti-heroes. She develops good mystery that doesn't require you to run around in circles. Maybe my anne stuart phase will wear out but for the moment, I want to read everything I can get my grabby hands on.

Amanda Stevens: I discovered her Graveyard Queen series this year and immediately fell in love. It was so UNIQUE and so absolutely creepy. I am ready to gobble up whatever else I find because I have no doubt that she will not disappoint.

Shiloh Walker: Aside from the fact that she crafts wonderful stories, she was also one of the few authors that spoke up for us when the goodreads fiasco went down. I did discover her before that happened and I am glad one of my favorite authors stood up for us. 

Stacia Kane: Downside Ghosts is one of my favorite urban fantasy series. I am so glad I discovered her series this year because otherwise, I would have been missing out on a lot. 

Kristan Higgins: I discovered her earlier this year and basically went on a crazy spree and read almost everything by her. Holy crap her books are addictive. She rights sweet chic lits that won't fail to cheer you up. 

Terra Elan McVoy: Criminal was a beautiful story. I haven't read anything else by her but plan to do so in the near future.

Jenn Bennett: I LOVED her Arcadia Bell series and am so excited to dig into her Roaring Twenties one. I really don't know what else to say when it comes to her because there is too much that can be said. 

Mindee Arnett: She debuted this year and like woah. The Arkwell Academy is awesome. I don't know what to expect from Avalon but I most definitely look forward to the second installment in the series.

Sarah Fine: All I am going to say is one thing. Malachi. Okay I am done. 

Top Ten Tuesday #5

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 This week we are talking about 2014 releases we are dying to read!

Well that'll be really easy :P

Oblivion by Kelly Creagh: A year ago this genius of a woman broke my heart, now I wait patiently for her to deliver a book that will mend it because I don't deserve to live with my heart broken so badly. 

Untitled (Downside Ghosts #6) by Stacia Kane: Do I really need an excuse to want to read more Chess and Terrible?

(Don't You) Forget About Me by Kate Karyus Quinn: It's Kate, she wrote one of my favorite books of the year, Another Little Piece, and let's just say my expectations are pretty damn high.

#scandal by Sarah Ockler: The premise sounds promising and after reading The Book of Broken Hearts earlier this year, my expectations are HIGH.

Out of Control by Sarah Alderson: Sarah is an auto-buy author for me, her books may not be out of the world but I enjoy them. She has a good imagination and her books never lack action. She makes for a lot better brain candy then JLA's books ever will. 

The Visitor by Amanda Stevens: I LOVE THIS SERIES! It's creepy and it's original and I LOVE IT! Honestly the wait is just KILLING ME because I am getting all grabby handsy here :P

Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones: I believe this will conclude one of my favorite urban fantasy series which will be a bitter sweet moment for me. It's been a long journey and I've come ways since the first book. Let's hope this is just as awesome.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart: If you've read her works, you will know that Lockhart is a genius, I don't even need to read the synopsis (which is pretty damn awesome) to want to read this book. I just want to read it and that is all that matters.

Shimmer by Paula Weston: This is the second last book in a series I love. There are many questions to be answered at this point and honestly I really hope this book fulfils my expectations. I am invested in this series and do NOT want to be disappointed, I want answers.  

The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski: I am literally dying to read this book. I read The Shadow Society  by her last year and loved it but with the pretty cover and the buzz that is starting to surround this book, I think this is going to be a hundred times better. 

Top Ten Tuesday #4

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 This week we are talking about sequels we can't wait to get our hands on!

Here is the list of books I cannot wait for in no particular order.

Visions by Kelley Armstrong

Omens was one of my favorite books this year and I cannot wait for Visions to come out. It probably holds tons of awesomness which is usually the case of any 'adult' books Kelley writes.

Shimmer by Paula Weston

I loved Haze but still have plenty of questions. I am excited for this book but at the same time I fear it. I want the book to answer my questions but what if it doesn't? What if I am left hanging yet again? I need answers at this point. 

Wild Justice by Kelley Armstrong

Another book by Kelley on my list! I am actually more nervous about this book than excited. I have the second book in the series but am putting off reading it until Wild Justice comes out. There are certain things I need to confirm before continuing on with this pretty awesome series.

Banishing the Dark by Jenn Bennett

This series became one of my favorites this year and I am wayyy too excited for the next book. In fact I neeeedss it. The ending to the previous book was awful. It was cliff hangery and made me jittery and nervous. 

Secret by Bridgit Kremmerer 

I may not have read Sprit but I am pretty damn excited for Nick's story! ITS NICK AFTER ALL! :D

Burn Bright by Bethany Frenette
I read the first book and hadn't really expected much but I fell in love with the whole idea. The idea, the characters, the world building EVERYTHING. It had been everything I was looking for in a YA. I am dead excited for the sequel and hope it doesn't let me down.

Erased by Jennifer Rush
I read Altered earlier this year and loved it. I am excited for part 2 of their zero and hope it does justice to the wonderful characters we were introduced too.

World After by Susan Ee
Who ISN'T excited for this book? I've already pre-ordered my copy and everything. I am just waiting for it to come to me, which won't happen until the end of this month. I just want to read and love this book okay? And.. I want some more Raffe. :')

Oblivion by Kelley Creagh
What I wouldn't do to get my hands on this book. I am wiling to sell my soul. I just want to devor this book and love it. I want Isobel and Varen to finally get the happy ending they deserve, the one we deserve for our hearts being forced down the shredder again and again.

Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones
I think this is the last book in the series which is heartbreaking. I remember when I was vary of the series and how I grew to love it. How I came to love Charley and Reyes, Garrett and her uncle and cookie. All these wonderful characters and I am not even worried. I know this book won't disappoint.

Top Ten Tuesday #3

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

So to the topic for this week is Top Ten Best/Worst Series Endings.

Okay this is really hard for many reasons. For one there are many series I still need to finish (that have already concluded) and two the best part is really hard so instead of 5 I only chose 3. The worst part was rather easy though (because my life is full of big fat disappointments). This list is in no particular order.

Best Series Endings

Specials by Scott Westerfeld: Unlike a lot of people who didn't like this book as much (Team Zane :P), I loved this. The ending, while it wasn't my ideal ending, was perfect. There IS a book after this but it's an Extra (like it's title) so it doesn't really count. 

Troubling a Star by Madeline L'Engle: This book was perfect. I don't have words for it but it ended perfectly, albeit it left you with questions (about Adam and Vicky,) but it was still perfect.

Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning: This series was amazing, like anyone else out there will tell you and it ended on the best note, it wrapped up the series and everything tied in. 

Worst Series Endings

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare: Ha. She took the easy way out there is no excuse for that. Plus the main character, Tessa, was a complete air head (that's kind of harsh :P). Always butting in. 

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins: Forget the ending, the entire book was a disappointment. Katniss became a lousy puppet and lead everyone on and was a big fat hypocrite. 

Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke: Ugh. I read this back in 8th grade but it was extremely disappointing. Meg (I think that was her name) became a whiny shell of a character and spend too much time obsessing over Farid. But I actually liked Farid.

Timekeeper by Alexandra Monir: One of my most awaited sequels and it turned out to be shit. I was just heartbroken by how it turned out. She had 2 years to write it yet it was awful. It felt incomplete and it didn't have the beauty of the first book.

Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling: I am the only one in the world who felt disappointed by Deathly Hallows. I needed something more out of the ending. I didn't want the cheesy epilogue. I didn't want  so many people to die. 

Top Ten Tuesday #2

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

"This week we're talking about the books on you Fall 2013 TBR list, it can be either books you're planning to read or Fall releases you're excited about! "

So 10 books, that's a hard one but before we go anywhere I just wanna say that I according to me Fall lasts up till the beginning of November. 

Conclusions to Series' 

Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier: I've been dying for this book. I discovered the series last year and fell madly in love. 

Allegiant by Veronica Roth: I am not as excited for this book as I was last year when I read the sequel but I do still want to know what happens. 

Horde by Ann Agguire: I hate zombies.. despise them yet for some reason this series appeals to me. I cannot wait for Horde, I wanna know what happens with Deuce and Fade (like half of the fandom).

Champion by Marie Lu: It took me a long time to gather the courage to read the sequel because I had heard the ending was awful and it was, it was terrifying and this book better give me the happy ending I am dying for.

Sequels

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater: This book came out today and my copy should be getting here any day (well tomorrow or the day after :P). I love Maggie and well this sequel better be awesome... I am not in the mood to be disappointed. 

Shadowlark by Meagan Spooner: The first book ended on a rather interesting note and I am excited to see where the author goes with this. 

Fractured by Sarah Fine: Umm I am just excited for some more of Malachi ;) :D And I miss Lela.

The Series Starters

Unchained by J.Lynn: I want to read this one out of pure curiosity, I am no longer a huge fan of Jennifer but I her books are still like brain candy. 

Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson: I've heard great things about Brandon's Mistborn series and plan on reading them someday but for now, I am really looking forward to this book.

Standalone

Somehow I found a standalone amidst all the series. I miss standalones :/

(Never) Again by Theresa Paolo: I feel like this is going to be a breakthrough for me in NA. It sounds like a second chance romance and I love those. So I am really excited to read this book.


Share the books you're awaiting with us! :)

Top Ten Tuesday #1

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

So this is our first Top Ten on this blog... and this weeks Top Ten is for....Top Ten things that make our life as bloggers easier. 

This list is probably also going to include some stuff that makes our lives as a reader easier too because reading and blogging go hand in hand.

1. Goodreads  is one of the best things that ever happened and I admit to being slightly addicted. I've discovered so many books there. Plus you get to talk to all the other awesome book nerds there 
2. Twitter.. well it helps in discovering some of the awesome giveaways that are going around plus, its an easy way to remain updated about whats happening in the book world.
3. Facebook (or specifically pages dealing with books/fandoms) usually helps keep me updated on the other small things like cover reveals etc.
4. Other Blogs .. that's one of the most important things. It's where you see what other booknerds are talking about, what their opinions are, whether a book is worth it etc. 
5. Netgalley/Edelweiss  I personally prefer Edelweiss because they have catalogues and what not but both of them are so important! It's where we get most of our books to review from.
6. Google Calendar I don't know what I'd do without it. Being someone who loves to be organized.. it helps a whole lot with managing the blog and making sure things don't overlap.
7. bookdepository.com So I didn't jump onto the bookdepository boat until recently but let me tell you, it is great. As someone who loves buying books, its nice when I don't have to pay for shippig
8. The Library ... I am not even going to justify that. 
9. Tumblr This is the magical place where you go to share your feels with everyone and let out the secret fangirl/fanboy in you
10. Youtube I don't actually use youtube when I am reading but when I am reviewing.. it helps me concentrate on getting the task done. :P Reviewing is one of the hardest parts of being a blogger but it's also one of the besy