Up and Coming on the Blog - - -

Up and Coming on the Blog - - -

 

Sorry my reviews have been few and far apart....I hope to change that pretty soon!

But while I am working on reviews, here are some things that you can expect to be in my reading life and up on the blog both these past weeks and the coming weeks......

 

 I did post a review on Ignite Me (and why you should read it) here.

This month I also reviewed Girl With Guitar (which is a freebie on Amazon last time I noticed so do check that!) You can check out my review here.

 

I want to read some audio books....And I am looking for some great ones. If you are an audio bookie(???) Please, Please, PLEASE recommend some to me (post is here.)

 

I talked about why you should read New Adult here hope you will check it out and tell me what you think!

 

I am doing Book Bingo (which is hosted over at Great Imaginations) Which is a lot of fun! Hope you will join!

 

I am going to have an ENTIRE week of Bookish Halloween Costumes starting tomorrow! Hope you will check back and see what books I will be covering!

Audio Book Suggestions Wanted!

I am looking to break into the audio book world.
And to all of you people who love to listen to audio books, I was wondering if you could give me a few suggestions?
YA books only please!

Thanks a million :-)

New Adult

Today I am going to talk about the New Adult genre. Recently I have read quite a few very disappointing New Adult books. And I have read reviews by others about their disappointments in this genre.
And it made me think......Why is there now a "new adult" stereotype. New Adult is now often said to be only romance, no character development, no plot, just two people who fall in love (usually a good girl and a bad boy). I too have made these stereotypes.  And have opinions on the entire genre based on these books that happen to not have character development, a good plot, or more than the usual good girl/bad boy thin going on........Put a name for ALL New Adult. Not just that book. But for the entire genre.

I realized......Doesn't this sound familiar? Haven't I heard this before?

And then I remembered.....Remember Twilight? Vampires? Werewolves?
Ringing a bell at all? (I have never read Twilight myself, so I don't claim to be an expert at all on that subject) However......Twilight has been the thing that people who have not read Young Adult often judge Young Adult about. By reading Twilight. As if one, or two, or three, or even FOUR books can show you the beauty or horror of an entire genre?

If one Young Adult book is bad....Do you assume all Young Adult books are bad?
If one Adult Mystery is bad.....Do you assume all Adult Mystery's are bad?
If one Adult Romance is bad....Do you assume all Adult Romance is bad?

After my speculation I realized how much New Adult has been judged recently.
One bad New Adult book (or bad in your eyes) should not be your judge for the entire genre. And should not be MY judge of the entire genre. 

I have recently read a few great New Adult books that showed me that every genre has its own gems. So do yourself a favor. Don't quit after only one book. Find your right pick. You might be surprised.

Ignite Me (Book Review)

Ignite Me (Shatter Me #3)

Tahereh Mafi
Published February 4th 2014 by HarperCollins

With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn’t know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. But that won’t keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. The one person she never thought she could trust. The same person who saved her life. He promises to help Juliette master her powers and save their dying world . . . but that’s not all he wants with her.






I have a confession to make. I didn't enjoy Shatter Me or Unravel Me.

(Cue shocked gasps/looks)

And I know why. When I read Shatter Me and Unravel Me, I had read a ton of dystopian lately (and when I mean a ton, I mean A TON!)

Shatter Me and Unravel Me just sort of blended in with all of the others.....And I wasn't that impressed. Thankfully, I was gifted Ignite Me recently, which made me actually pick it up to finish the series.

And I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, enjoyed it. No, REALLY!
For one, I actually enjoyed Juliette's character, which was one of my big problems with the first two books.....And I actually LIKED the plot.

Now, I know. The people who read this book are going to be split into two groups....Depending on which guy you liked better (but don't worry! No spoilers here :-)

So, if you have read Shatter Me and Unravel Me, and even if you didn't like them AT ALL.....Give Ignite Me a chance....Just a chance. You might be pleasingly surprised.

And on a side note.....Aren't the covers gorgeous!

Waiting On Wednesday (23) Waterfall

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is-

 

Waterfall (Teardrop #2)

by Lauren Kate

Expected publication: October 28th 2014 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers

 

**Note** I am not actually sure of the expected publication, seeing as I found 2 different dates. One in October 2014, and on in November 2014.

 

I really enjoyed Teardrop by Lauren Kate, and am looking forward to what comes next!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previous book in series:

 

Have you read Teardrop? Did you enjoy it? What do you think of the covers?

 

Autumn Book Tag

The Autumn Book Tag!

Not sure where this tag originated, but thank you Ashly from Book 'n' Go for tagging me!
 

1) What is your favorite thing about Autumn? Ummmm the end? Just kidding....The weather and the smell  :-)

 2) What book on your shelves reminds you of going back to school/your school days? 

I know of one that I WISHED reminded me of my school days.......The Gallagher Girls series.

 3) Find a book on your shelf which has something Autumn related on the cover.
Not really autumn related, but the color scheme does remind me of this time of year.

4) What is your favorite horror/Halloween story? I don't read horror, so I will choose a thriller instead......The most recent YA thriller I read that I enjoyed was Blackbird by Anna Carey....So there you go :-)

5) What is your favorite horror film?

Frozen?

6) Which book release are you most looking forward to this Autumn?

Breaking the Rules by Katie McGarry....Because (if you don't know why I suggest you look around my blog) Hardcore Katie McGarry fan right here.

7) Which film release are you most looking forward to this Autumn? 

Mockingjay Part 1
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8) Show three books that you are hoping to read this season. 

 

 

 

I tag YOU (if you want to do it)
If you do this tag, please come back and leave me a lin

September Real Book Challenge Wrap Up

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And I am going for the 50+ - Real Book Queen/King 

 

I read 14 books in September and 10 were "Real Books"!

That brings my total so far of "Real Books" in 2014 is 113!

 

September Real Books: