Top Ten Tuesday (#99) (07/14/15) Last Ten Books That Came Into My Possession

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Last Ten Books That Came Into My Possession

Well I didn't make it to ALA a few weeks ago, so this list is a little easier to make than if I had gone to ALA.  I have also put myself on a physical book buying ban.  So everything I have gotten recently has been limited to my Kindle.  Here are my latest acquisitions.

Damage Done by Amanda Panitch

This comes out in a week, but I got the electronic review copy that needs to be read.  It looks great.

Dreams of Gods & Monsters (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #3) by Laini Taylor

Amazon had all the eBooks in this series on sale this past Saturday, and it was the only one I didn't have yet.  Of course I haven't read any of them yet, but now I have the complete series.

Drowning Is Inevitable by Shalanda Stanley

Another review books that I am really looking forward to. It comes out in September and it looks like it will be amazing.

First & Then by Emma Mills

I have a review copy of this thanks to Netgalley.  It was one of my WoW's so I am really looking forward to reading it.

The Boy Most Likely To (My Life Next Door #2) by Huntley Fitzpatrick

Can I admit that I let out a squeal of excitement when I saw this on Netgalley?  I loved the first book, and it was one of my top books that I read that year.  I hope this lives up to my expectations.

The Forgetting by Nicole Maggi

This book doesn't come out until next year, but I got a review copy and it looks wonderful.  I can't wait to get to it.

Girl, Stolen by April Henry

It's on sale on Amazon this month.  I am just terrible about buying ebooks on Amazon, but when the price is $2.99 or less it's like a siren song.

The Gospel of Winter by Brendan Kiely

Another one of the books on sale this month on Amazon.  I couldn't resist.

The Monstrumologist (The Monstrumologist #1) by Rick Yancey

Yet another Amazon sale for the month of July.  I both look forward and dread the first of every month when Amazon releases their monthly deals.

Cold Burn of Magic (Black Blade #1) by Jennifer Estep

A book I actually checked out digitally from the library!  I love the library and all of the ebooks they have available.  If you read ebooks, you must check out your local public library's website to see if they offer ebooks.  They are legal and they are free.  It's just like checking out a physical book.  Even better, all the publishers are finally on board with having their books available to lend through the library.  Thank you publishers!

Top Ten Tuesday (#95) (06/16/15) Top Ten Books On My TBR For Summer 2015

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Top Ten Books On My TBR For Summer 2015

These lists are always my favorites.  Like always, I am limiting this list to those books that are being published during the summer solstice June 21st through the fall equinox, on September 23rd.

 Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between by Jennifer E. Smith

 Expected publication: September 1st 2015 by Poppy

Jennifer E. Smith is quickly turning into one of my favorite contemporary writers.  I have the ARC on this, and I can't wait to dig in.

The Shadow Behind the Stars by Rebecca Hahn

Expected publication: September 1st 2015 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Another book I have the ARC to that I need to make sure I read before it comes out.  The Fates are my favorites from mythology, so this one has me excited.

Sweet Madness by Trisha Leaver & Lindsay Currie

Expected publication: September 18th 2015 by Merit Press 

Another book I have the ARC for that I must read.  I can honestly say that I've never read a retelling of the Lizzie Borden murders.  This book really has me intrigued.

Tonight the Streets Are Ours by Leila Sales

Expected publication: September 15th 2015 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

I've really enjoyed the other Leila Sales books that I've read, so I am pretty excited about this one.  Plus it almost has a Nick & Norah feel to it, that has me really intrigued.

Anne & Henry by Dawn Ius

Expected publication: September 1st 2015 by Simon Pulse

As a history major, I am really intrigued about how they are going to portray this.  I've seen some mixed reviews, now I just have to read it for myself.  I have the ARC on this one too, so I need to get to reading.

Jubilee Manor (Landry Park #2) by Bethany Hagen

Expected publication: August 11th 2015 by Dial Books

I found the first book in this series to be very interesting.  It wasn't a favorite from last year, but it had me intrigued enough to take a look at the second installment.

The Accident Season by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

Expected publication: August 18th 2015 by Kathy Dawson Books

Once again an ARC that I must make sure I read before it comes out.  I am really intrigued by this book.  I don't know if I've ever read anything like this story before.

The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich

Expected publication: September 15th 2015 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

This book looks unbelievably creepy, and I can't wait to get my hands on it.  I have seen a couple of early reviews on it, and others seem to really like it. 

The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick

Expected publication: August 18th 2015 by Dial Books 

This probably my most anticipated of all these books.  I LOVED Huntley Fitzpatrick's first book, and I can't wait to revisit some of these characters.

A Million Miles Away by Lara Avery

Expected publication: July 7th 2015 by Poppy

I love a good contemporary, and this book looks like it will be my type of book.  My only hesitation is that they state it's for fans of Nicholas Sparks.  That does not have me excited. Either way the ARC is sitting on my shelf waiting to be read.

Top Ten Tuesday (#83) (3/3/15) Top Ten Favorite Books from the Past 3 years

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Top Ten Favorite Books from the Past 3 years

This is where I'm really glad I keep good records about what I've read.  It was a bit hard to narrow it down, so I decided to limit it to books that were also PUBLISHED in the last three + years.  So January 1, 2012 - March 3, 2015.  These are NOT in order.

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

I absolutely adore this book, even years later I have such a fondness for it.  I can't really think of anything I didn't love.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

So beautiful both the writing and the story.  This one has stuck with me in the years since I read it. At the time, I don't think I appreciated it as much as I do now.

The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

I had to include a Sarah Dessen book on this list. Granted it wasn't my absolute favorite by her, but it still was excellent.

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

This one took me by surprise.  I knew it was my favorite type of book, but I didn't expect to love it as much as I did. 

The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater

I love Maggie Stiefvater, and this book was so interesting.  I love the characters and the surprises in this one.

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

This was actually the first Jennifer E. Smith book I read, and I loved it.  It was the start of me consuming almost everything she's written.

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

Even though I kind of ruined the book for myself by reading the end, I still absolutely loved this book.  It was so beautifully written and completely unexpected.

When I Was the Greatest by Jason Reynolds

I have talked a lot about how much I adore this book, so it absolutely had to go on this list.  It just really hit close to home for me, and I try to push it on everyone I know.

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

I understand why it won the Printz, and it deserved it.  Jandy Nelson's first book The Sky is Everywhere is one of my all time favorite books, so I was totally looking forward to this one.  It was worth the wait.

Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) by Robin LaFevers

Another book that took me a bit by surprise.  I don't normally love historical fiction, but this one had enough other stuff going on that I absolutely loved it.

Top Ten Tuesday (#80) (02/10/15) Top Ten Things I Like/Dislike When It Comes To Romances In Books

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I actually had to sit and think about what makes a romance work for me, or not work for me.  I looked at some of my favorite romances, to find out what made me love them.  Here are the things I like and I dislike.


Like:

1. The full story/The slow burn



Where you get a full idea why the characters love each other, scene after scene of the love growing. 

2. Friends First



Much like the one above, when they are friends first, it's easy to see why they fell in love and it's easy to root for them.

3. Saving each other


This one may be a bit controversial, but I like it when the male and female character come together to help each other get over an issue.

4. Converting the skeptic



I like a romance where the main character, be it male or female doesn't believe in true love, and yet the see maybe there is a chance for them.


5. Opposites attract



There is something great about couples who come together that don't seem like they would be a good fit, but it somehow works.

6. Sugary Sweet



One of my favorites.  I just like a sweet, sweet romance with not a lot of drama.

7.  The Really Hot/Sweet Guy



Who can resist the hot, yet sweet guy?



Dislikes:

1.  Instalove


On a rare occasion it works.  But it's really, really rare.


2.  The annoying triangle


Once again, sometimes the triangle works, but usually there is absolutely no point in it. 

3. The control freak




Controlling, stalkery guys make me a little crazy, and not in a good way.