Stacking the Shelves #5

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! Hosted by Tynga's Reviews.

Kindle buys:

Used book Store:

Waiting on Wedensday: Hope Springs
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Book: Longing for Home: Hope Springs

Author: Sarah M. Eden

Release Date:  March 2014

Sequel to Longing for Home.  

The One

Book: The One

Author: Kiera Cass

Release: May 2014

The Finale to The Selection

The Selection changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. And now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.

America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown—or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realizes just how much she stands to lose—and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants.

From the very first page of The Selection, this #1 New York Times bestselling series has captured readers' hearts and swept them away on a captivating journey... Now, in The One, Kiera Cass delivers a satisfying and unforgettable conclusion that will keep readers sighing over this electrifying fairy-tale long after the final page is turned

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Top Ten Tuesday: Character Names I Love

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Jeni's Picks:

1. Tavish from Longing for Home by Sarah M. Eden

2. Creel from Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George

3. Cooper from the Body Movers series by Stephanie Bond

4. Savage from the Addison Holmes Mysteries by Liliana Hart

5. Crispin from The Kiss of a Stranger by Sarah M. Eden

Emily's Picks

1. Kerrigan from The Green Rider by Kristen Britain
2. Bryony Ashley from Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart
3. Amberle from the Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks
4. Harry Crewe from The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
5.  Alaizabel Cray from The Haunting of Alizabel Cray by Chris Wooding

Stacking the Shelves:#4

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! Hosted by Tynga's Reviews.

Bought:

Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier

Kindle buys: 

The Brandy Alexander Mysteries by Shelly Fredman

These books were hilarious. I liked them better than the Stephanie Plum novels.  They were fast reads too. 

Library: 

The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger. I read the first book forever ago and never finished the series. I keep hearing the rest are just as good as the first so I'm willing to give it a try. 

Waiting on Wednesday: As You Are

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Book: As You Are

Author: Sarah M. Eden

Relase: January 2014

I love Sarah M. Eden's books.  This is the third book in the Jonquil series. I can't wait to read Corbin's story!!!!!

From Goodreads: 

Life has taught Clara Bentford that men are not to be trusted. She keeps her distance from everyone, finding security in isolation. But she can't seem to keep herself from noticing her handsome and baffling neighbor, Corbin Jonquil. Could he really be so different from every other man she's known? By far the quietest of the Jonquil Brothers, Corbin has tended to go unnoticed, content to fade into the background. But when he falls for Clara Bentford, a lovely young widow who doesn't even realize he exists, Corbin has to learn to stand out. Soon his family decides to help him win his fair lady, and Corbin has a Jonquil-sized disaster on his hands.

Next book I'm waiting on. I had to do two this week because both of the covers were just released. 

Of Neptune

Book: Of Neptune

Author: Anna Banks

Release Date: May 13th. 

This is the 3rd book in the Syrena legacy. 

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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I was forced to read

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Jeni's Picks:

1.  The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner : My dad seriously begged me to read this book so we could discuss it. It was a little slow to start but I loved the ending. The next two books in the series blew me away. I loved them more then the first. 

2. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn: Bloggers ranted and raved about this book. I'm sorry to say I was disappointed. Not at all what I was expecting. And the surprise twist ending wasn't really a surprise. I felt let down. Like when you go to a movie everyone has liked and you are the only the only that hated it. I've heard people tell about how dark this novel is but I felt The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo was darker. I was mad I wasted my time. 

3. Divergent by Veronica Roth: My niece really wanted me to read this book.  It took me about 1/3 of the way through before I really started liking it but by the end I loved it.  It felt like a mix between Hunger Games and Matched. 

4. Jane Eyre by Jane Austen: My sister couldn't believe with all the reading I do that I hadn't read this. It took me a week because the language is just off but I loved it. It's amazing that it was written so long ago but the story still feels real today. I'm glad my sister finally persuaded me to read it. 

5. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton: This book intimidated me and I didn't want to read it but a good friend who is also a Rosamunde Pilcher fan convinced me to give it a try. It was amazing. I loved the flip from present  to the past. Intriguing and sad. I have since read her book the Secret Keeper which I loved even more. 

Emily's Picks:

1. The Adventure of Tom Sawyer  by Mark Twain. I was stubborn when I was younger and refused to read this in school, and I am still stubborn and refuse to finish to this book.  

2. Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. my 11th grade English Teacher noticed that I had finished the assigned book before the class, by weeks, and decided to give me another Classic to read. She told me I would love this book.  In my humble opinion, this book is the worst classic out there. Poor Tess, and Angel?  Can you find a more insufferable, male?

3.Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier: I was introduced to this series by my sister, and I wasn't sure about YA novels yet.  This series is great, and the best part is the last book just came out, and the covers?  beautiful.

4. Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin this book was a struggle for me.  I had a hard time with the main character, and I didn't understand the world building. And the drug use bugged me. But it was an interesting idea, and it was different from a lot of YA out there. I hate forced love triangles however. why, why, why do YA authors feel the needs for love triangles?

5. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman this book was a challenge, in that I usually don't pick books up like this for myself. But I do have to say, that I was glad I did.  This book was poignant, and heartbreaking, and made you think about the human experience in a different way, and what it means to love. In all it's many forms.

Stacking The Shelves #3

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! Hosted by Tynga's Reviews.

The Library Sale: This is one of my favorite sales events. 

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry

Redwall by Brian Jacques

Hoot by Carl Hiaasen

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine

East by Edith Pattou

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler

The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hess

The Circle of Magic by Tamora Pierce

This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

Sea Glass; Spy Glass; Fire Study and Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth Speare

River Secrets by Shannon Hale

The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman

The 39 Clues The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan

The Winter Sea by Susana Kearsley

Timeless by Alexandra Monir

The City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

Forest Born by Shannon Hale

A Constant Heart by Siri Mitchell

 Book Store for Book signing event

The Lucy Variations by Sara Zarr

Just one Year, Just one Day and If I Stay by Gayle Forman

I seriously could not find my copy of Where She Went but Gayle Forman said I could send it to her and she will sign it and send it back!!! Now I just have to find it. I probably lent it out and forgot to write down who has it.