"Waiting On" Wednesday (#75) A School for Brides: A Story of Maidens, Mystery, and Matrimony by Patrice Kindl

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm picking:

A School for Brides: A Story of Maidens, Mystery, and Matrimony by Patrice Kindl

Expected publication: July 14th 2015 by Viking Juvenile

From Goodreads: 

The Winthrop Hopkins Female Academy of Lesser Hoo, Yorkshire, has one goal: to train its students in the feminine arts with an eye toward getting them married off. This year, there are five girls of marriageable age. There’s only one problem: the school is in the middle of nowhere, and there are no men.  Set in the same English town as Keeping the Castle, and featuring a few of the same characters, here’s the kind of witty tribute to the classic Regency novel that could only come from the pen of Patrice Kindl!


Why I'm Waiting:

Keeping the Castle was a fun read, and this one looks like it will be equally fun. 

Top Ten Tuesday (#78) (01/27/15) Ten Books I'd Love to Read If I Had A Book Club

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

Ten Books I'd Love to Read If I Had A Book Club

I don't belong to a book club. I tried a YA club for adults, but almost everyone was much younger than me, so I felt awkward. One of these days I will try going again, but I'm not sure. If I were to start one myself, this is what I would love to read, and I might one day.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

A few years ago this book was the buzz of the ALA annual awards.  I think there would be a ton to talk about with this book.

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

Apparently this is a multi-tissue read.  I'm sure that there is a lot to discuss with this one.

Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

The only book to ever win both the Printz and Morris award.  It has been on my TBR pile from the moment the awards were announced.

 Sex & Violence by Carrie Mesrobian

I've bee wanting to read this one for a while.  It seems like it would be incredibly thought provoking, and could lead to an interesting conversation.

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green

You can sub out pretty much any other John Green book for this one, and I'm sure it would make an excellent book for a book club.  

Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King

I have a confession, I've never read anything by A.S. King before.  I have heard nothing but amazing things about her books.  I picked this one, but I'm sure that others can sub out and lead to an awesome discussion.

The Lover's Dictionary by David Levithan

I've loved everything that I've read by David Levithan, and books that are listed as Alex Award winners have always been fascinating to me.  A discussion about the format alone might lead to an excellent book club meeting.

Ship Breaker (Ship Breaker #1) by Paolo Bacigalupi

This is supposed to be a pretty great dystopian novel.  I have heard nothing but good things about it from people I trust.

The Universe Versus Alex Woods by Gavin Extence

Another Alex award winner.  I have heard nothing but good things about this one, and I think there would be a lot to discuss about this one.

The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson

Another author that you can pretty much sub out any of their books and have an awesome discussion.  I picked this one because it's one of the few of hers I haven't read (yet).

"Waiting On" Wednesday (#74) Immaculate by Katelyn Detweiler

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm picking:

Immaculate by Katelyn Detweiler
Expected publication: May 26th 2015 by Viking Children's Books

From Goodreads: 

Mina is seventeen. A virgin. And pregnant.

Mina is top of her class, girlfriend to the most ambitious guy in school, able to reason and study her way through anything. But when she suddenly finds herself pregnant—despite having never had sex—her orderly world collapses. Almost nobody believes Mina’s claims of virginity. Her father assumes that her boyfriend is responsible; her boyfriend believes she must have cheated on him. As news of Mina’s story spreads, there are those who brand her a liar. There are those who brand her a heretic. And there are those who believe that miracles are possible—and that Mina’s unborn child could be the greatest miracle of all.


Why I'm Waiting:

I generally avoid overly religious books, but this one looks like it has something more to it.  Plus, I've read some really good books in the past that do deal with questions about religion without being religious, or trying to promote religion.  Either way, it looks like it will be a very good read.

Top Ten Tuesday (#77) (01/20/15) Top Ten Sequels We Can't Wait to Get Our Hands On

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

Top Ten Sequels I Can't Wait to Get My Hands On

I missed this when it was done back in November, so I am going with my list now.  I have been pretty careful about sequels in the past few years because I got overwhelmed by the number of them I had on my list.  There are also a couple that didn't make my list because I do have the ARCs, I just have to get to them.

The Death Code (The Murder Complex #2) by Lindsay Cummings

Expected publication: April 21st 2015 by Greenwillow Books 

I enjoyed the first one, it was good, not excellent, but it intrigued me enough that I plan to check the next one out.

Miss Mayhem (Rebel Belle #2) by Rachel Hawkins

Expected publication: April 7th 2015 by Putnam Juvenile

I love Rachel Hawkins, and this series about kick-butt southern bells is a lot of fun.  I feel like I've been waiting forever for it to come out, and it's soon!

Rivals in the City (The Agency #4) by Y.S. Lee

Expected publication: March 10th 2015 by Candlewick Press

I honestly thought this series was done.  I'll be curious to see what this book is all about. This series has been deceptively good.  I don't love the books when I read them, but they are oddly memorable.

Royal Wedding: Princess Diaries, Volume XI (The Princess Diaries #11) by Meg Cabot

Expected publication: June 2nd 2015 by William Morrow & Company

One of my most anticipated books of 2015.  I am beyond excited to find out what happens next.  I think of Mia every once in a while, and can't wait to check in on her.  I honestly thought this series was done too, but I am thrilled that I was wrong.

The Ruby Circle (Bloodlines #6) by Richelle Mead

Expected publication: February 10th 2015 by Razorbill

The final book in this excellent series.  I am going to miss these characters so much.  I can't wait to find out how it turns out.

The Shadow Cabinet (Shades of London #3) by Maureen Johnson

Expected publication: February 10th 2015 by Putnam Juvenile

I've mentioned this before, but I loved the first book, kind of hated the second book.  I am really curious how this one is going to turn out. 

The Heir (The Selection #4) by Kiera Cass

Expected publication: May 5th 2015 by HarperTeen 

Yet another series I thought was over and done with. I was happy with the ending of book 3, so I am a little leery of this money grab of a 4th book.  I will still read it, and see what happens.

Instinct (Chronicles of Nick #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Expected publication: March 31st 2015 by St. Martin's Griffin 

Another series that is deceptive on how memorable and addictive it is.  I never rush out to grab these books when they are published, but I do end up enjoying them while I read them. I have never read any of her adult books, but even without reading them, this series is enjoyable.

Jubilee Manor (Landry Park #2) by Bethany Hagen

Expected publication: August 11th 2015

Another series where I found the first book to be very interesting, but I didn't love.  I will be curious to see how this one turns out.

P.S. I Still Love You (To All the Boys I've Loved Before #2) by Jenny Han

Expected publication: June 2nd 2015 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

I am very much looking forward to this one.  I will find out in a few weeks if they are on target for that date, but from my understanding the book was overdue. I was told no ARCs will be made for it.

"Waiting On" Wednesday (#73) The Devil You Know by Trish Doller

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm picking:

The Devil You Know by Trish Doller
Expected publication: June 2nd 2015 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens

From Goodreads: 

From critically-acclaimed author Trish Doller comes a powerful new psychological page-turner perfect for fans of Lauren Oliver and Sara Zarr.

Eighteen-year-old Arcadia wants adventure. Living in a tiny Florida town with her dad and four-year-old brother, Cadie spends most of her time working, going to school, and taking care of her family. So when she meets two handsome cousins at a campfire party, she finally has a chance for fun. They invite her and friend to join them on a road trip, and it's just the risk she's been craving-the opportunity to escape. But what starts out as a fun, sexy journey quickly becomes dangerous when she discovers that one of them is not at all who he claims to be. One of them has deadly intentions.

A road trip fling turns terrifying in this contemporary story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.


Why I'm Waiting:

Yes please.  This book sounds like it will be an exciting thriller.  I don't know if my blood pressure will be able to handle it, but it looks like it will be awesome. 

Top Ten Tuesday (#76) (01/13/15) Top Ten 2014 Releases I Meant To Read But Didn't Get To

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

Top Ten 2014 Releases I Meant To Read But Didn't Get To

Putting together this list makes me so sad that I didn't get to some of the books that are on this list.  Books by some of my favorite authors were just never read.  I really hope I can get to them this year. 

Noggin by John Corey Whaley

I never got around to reading his first book, so I swore I would read this one. Needless to say I never got around to it.  I have actually read the first few chapters, and it's awesome, so I hope I can pick it up and read the rest of it soon.

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

I waited for what seems like forever for Jandy Nelson to write another book, and once she did, I somehow didn't get a chance to read it.  The fact that it ended up on so many people's 10 best list from 2014 makes the fact that I didn't get to this one even worse.

Only Everything (True Love #1) by Kieran Scott

I've read everything that Kieran Scott has read under this name and almost everything that she has written under the Kate Brian name.  Somehow I didn't get to this one. 

The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson

Laurie Halse Anderson is one of my favorite authors, and yet somehow I never got to this book.  I waited for a long time for her to write another YA, and I got the pre-ARC for this a couple of years ago, and yet I didn't read it.  Shame.

Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira

The only debut to make my list.  I loved the concept and it got amazing reviews. I got to many of the debuts that I wanted to read, but for some reason this one was not one of them.  

Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

I really enjoyed Morgan Matson's other books and yet it was another one that I didn't get to.  This one got great reviews, and I have no good reason why it didn't get prioritized.

Sinner (The Wolves of Mercy Falls #4) by Maggie Stiefvater

Another one of my favorite authors, and one of my favorite series.  Cole St. Clair is one of my book boyfriends, and yet I didn't read a book devoted to his story.  Shameful.  Plus I expect all those lose ends about what happened with him to be semi tied up, and yet I didn't get to it.  
 

This Is How It Ends by Jen Nadol

 I think Jen Nadol is one of those underrated authors.  This one didn't get terrific reviews, but I loved her other books, so I have high hopes for this one.  I was just never able to squeeze it in.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Yet another one of my favorite authors that I somehow didn't get to.  When I think of all the bad or mediocre books I read last year, and then see books like this one end up on a list of books I didn't get to, actually kind of depresses me. 

Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series, and to be fair I did get part way through this book, before getting into books that I either had to return to the library, or for some other reason.  I never got back to this one, which is just a shame.

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 01/12/15

This weekly recap is hosted by Shelia of One Persons Journey Through a World of Books and the kidlit version is hosted by Jen from Teach Mentor Texts. Each week we recap what we’ve read and look at what’s coming up this week.

Finished Reading:

The Boy in the Black Suit by Jason Reynolds (Review)
I Was Here by Gayle Forman

Currently Reading:

All Fall Down (Embassy Row #1) by Ally Carter
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

What I'm Reading Next:

The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson