Top Ten Tuesday (#121) (01/19/16) Top Ten Books I've Recently Added To My TBR

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Top Ten Fifteen Books I've Recently Added To My TBR (The best of ALA Mid-Winter)

This list is supposed to be books that I recently added to my TBR list/pile. Just an FYI, I differentiate between a pile and a list. My pile is the books I have either physically or electronically.  Those that are on my list I may or may not have.  So this list is strictly those that have been added to my pile, most likely they were added to my list a while ago.

Since I got back from ALA last week and all my books recently arrived, and there were a lot more than 15, these are the books I'm most excited to read that I picked up at ALA, I just couldn't limit myself to only listing the ten I'm most excited to read, so I had to extend it.  I am actually proud of myself, I really made an effort to limit the number of books I picked up, and for the most part I was pretty successful in keeping to my goal.  Here are my 10.

When We Collided by Emery Lord

Expected publication: April 5th 2016 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens

I made a point to go to Bloomsbury to get this book.  Emery Lord is one of my favorite YA authors, so I made sure I had a copy of this book. On a separate note, I brought four books back with me in my suitcase because I wanted to make sure there was no way I was losing it.  This was one of the four.

Remembrance (The Mediator #7) by Meg Cabot

Expected publication: February 2nd 2016 by William Morrow 

The second book that ended up in my suitcase, I was walking and I saw someone with a finished copy of this book.  Needless to say I booked it to the Harper Collins booth to pick up my own copy.  I can't wait to read the continuation of this series.

Glass Sword (Red Queen #2) by Victoria Aveyard

Expected publication: February 9th 2016 by HarperTeen 

I may, or may not have positioned myself at the door nearest to Harper Collins so I could beeline right to their booth to get this book. I would have been devastated if they hadn't put this out the first day, because I lost out on other books I really wanted since I was in session and wasn't around when they set them out. Lucky for me, they had a nice big stack of them. This one also ended up in my suitcase.

Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley

Expected publication: May 10th 2016 by Dial Books

There are so many things I love about going to ALA. From getting fired up from a professional aspect, networking with my colleagues, to meeting authors, and to situations that are similar to this one.  I had NO idea that Penguin had picked up the rights to this book.  John Corey Whaley's first two books were published by Simon and Schuster, and I would have been looking to them for his new book. I quickly found out that this book is from Penguin. They had a scheduled passing out of this title, and I may or may not have been one of the first five in line to pick up my copy.

Wink Poppy Midnight by April Genevieve Tucholke

Expected publication: March 22nd 2016 by Dial Books 

 The final book that in put my suitcase, I am so excited I got a copy of this book.  Her books are just so twisty and interesting, and I can't read to read this one.

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows

Expected publication: June 7th 2016 by HarperTeen

I don't have a good excuse for not putting this book into my suitcase other than by time I got a copy I was pretty brain dead. I adore these authors, so I'm hoping this book will live up to all my expectations.

Beware That Girl by Teresa Toten

Expected publication: May 31st 2016 by Delacorte Press

I used to read a ton of mysteries, but I don't read nearly as many anymore. This one looks awesome though. It's set in NYC which I love (see next week's TTT), and it's set in a private school which is another thing I love.

Everland by Wendy Spinale

Expected publication: May 10th 2016 by Scholastic Press

I do enjoy a good retelling, and this looks like it could turn the Peter Pan story on it's head. I can't wait to see how this come together.

Firstlife (Everlife #1) by Gena Showalter

Expected publication: February 23rd 2016 by Harlequin Teen

This is so not my normal read, however, I adored Showalter's last YA series, so I am looking forward to reading this book. I don't think I've ever read anything like it, so wish me luck!

The New Guy (and Other Senior Year Distractions) by Amy Spalding

Expected publication: April 5th 2016 by Poppy

I love a good romantic contemporary that won't tax my brain. This looks like it will be perfect to fulfill that need.

Rocks Fall, Everyone Dies by Lindsay Ribar

Expected publication: June 7th 2016 by Kathy Dawson Books 

The publisher gave me quite the scoop on this book and it sounds bizzare yet awesome.  I really enjoyed Ribar's first series, so I am looking forward to getting to this book.

Shuffle, Repeat by Jen Klein

Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by Random House Books for Young Readers

I've been burned by books that claim that they are part this or that and if you are a fan of this, you'll love this book. But the tag on Goodreads on this book combine everything I love. That's all I need to know to make this book one that I can't wait to dig into.

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by St. Martin's Griffin

This looks like it will be an awesome fantasy. I don't read much fantasy, when it's done right, I adore it. I hope this book lives up to my expectations.

Summer of Sloane by Erin L. Schneider

Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by Disney-Hyperion

I'm going to age myself a bit, but one of my favorite books from way back was a book called Follow That Boy. I read the heck out of it, maybe 30+ times. The reason I bring this up is that the book takes place in Hawaii, and while this book looks to be quite different, there is something about the description that makes me think of that old favorite. Therefore, I am really excited to read this book.

Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

Expected publication: April 12th 2016 by Simon Pulse

It take place in Italy. Nothing else needs to be said. I am a sucker for books that take place in certain locations, and Italy is one of them.

Top Ten Tuesday (#118) (12/29/15) Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For The First Half of 2016

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Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For The First Half of 2016

I was on vacation last week and didn't get to post this, and since I am terrible at resolutions, I am going back and posting this list.  I love that the list gets split between the first and second half of the year.  I agree with the logic, the books that come out later in the year just don't get the love.  Here are the books that I am most anticipating that will be published between January 1st through June 30th.

The Rose and the Dagger (The Wrath and the Dawn #2) by Renee Ahdieh

 Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by Putnam Juvenile

The first book in this series was my favorite of last year, so it stands to reason, this is my most anticipated book this year.  I want a copy of it NOW.

Inferno (Blood for Blood #2) by Catherine Doyle

 Expected publication: January 7th 2016 by Chicken House

I liked the first book in this series, so I am looking forward to the second. Full disclose, I will probably have to go refresh my memory on the first book, but the Romeo and Juliette factor of this series has me intrigued. 

The Last Boy and Girl in the World by Siobhan Vivian

Expected publication: April 26th 2016 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Siobhan Vivian, wrote one of my all time favorite books, so I will always eagerly anticipate any future books she writes.

When We Collided by Emery Lord

Expected publication: April 5th 2016 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens

Emery Lord is becoming one of my go-to authors when I want an awesome contemporary read.  All her books are just so well done. 

Lady Renegades (Rebel Belle #3) by Rachel Hawkins

Expected publication: April 12th 2016 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

I can't wait to find out how this final book in the series turns out.  I've really enjoyed this series so far. Between the kick butt heroine, the paranormal element, and the humor that are a trademark f Rachel Hawkins' books, this one is a must read.

The Crown (The Selection #5) by Kiera Cass

 Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by HarperTeen

My love/hate relationship with this series will continue as I read this next (final?) installment in the series. If the series does last much longer, we may have to break up though.

The Glittering Court (The Glittering Court #1) by Richelle Mead

 Expected publication: April 5th 2016 by Razorbill

I love Richelle Mead, so this book is a must read for me. This may also be one of my favorite covers of any of her YA books, so that always helps.

Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley

Expected publication: May 10th 2016 by Dial Books

I finally read a JCW book this past year, and it was pretty awesome. That means this book becomes one of the most anticipated books for me.

Glass Sword (Red Queen #2) by Victoria Aveyard

Expected publication: February 9th 2016 by HarperTeen

I read the first book in the series pretty late in the year, pretty much when I saw it popping up on so many people best books of 2015 lists.  I can't wait to read where the story goes next.

Remembrance (The Mediator #7) by Meg Cabot

Expected publication: February 2nd 2016 by William Morrow

The lone adult book on my list. But really it's kind of a fake adult book since it continues a YA series. Either way I can't wait to see what these characters are up to. 

Top Ten Tuesday (#113) (10/27/15) Top Ten Books with Things that Go Bump in the Night

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Top Ten Books with Things that Go Bump in the Night

Vampires, Zombies, Ghosts, and Witches, oh my! I don't read a lot of scary books, because I can be a total wimp.  However, I have read a lot of books that feature the above paranormal creates.  These books aren't necessarily scary, but they do feature beings that you are likely going to see at a Halloween party.  Well, in addition to all those lame sexy kitties.

Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins

This series features a bit of everything, I guess it's mainly witches, but there are special guest appearances by shapeshifters and other fun paranormal creatures. Not scary at all, just a good read.

The Name of the Star (Shades of London #1) by Maureen Johnson

This book is pretty creepy.  More suspenseful than true horror, but the spooky is really there.  The first book has been my favorite in the series.

The Unquiet by Jeannine Garsee

This book probably gave me the biggest creeps.  It's just a really good spooky ghost story.

Shadowland (The Mediator #1) by Meg Cabot

Lots of ghosts in this series.  Some are good and many are bad. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of some of these ghosts.

Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1) by Maggie Stiefvater

Werewolves.  Not scary werewolves, just beautifully written werewolves.  I loved this series.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter #1) by J.K. Rowling

I would hardly describe this series of witches scary.  I guess for the intended audience the later books can be scary, but this awesome series makes the list because of all the witches and paranormal creatures.

My Love Lies Bleeding (Drake Chronicles #1) by Alyxandra Harvey

I never did get a chance to finish this series, I still have to read the last book, but this is a nice take on a typical vampire story.  So not scary.

Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1) by Richelle Mead

An awesome series featuring very not scary vampires.  Vampires!  They're just like you and me, except they like blood.

Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles #1) by Gena Showalter

Just finished this series, and it's good zombie fun.  I wouldn't classify this book as scary either, it just kick zombie butt fun.

This is Not a Test (This is Not a Test #1) by Courtney Summers

This book was scary if only because it made me realize I will so NEVER survive a zombie apocalypse.  Nope, I will quickly join the ranks of the undead. I found this book to be very suspenseful, but not particularly scary.

Bonus:

'Salem's Lot by Stephen King

I have read some really scary books in the past that scared me badly. Stephen King is most responsible for many of my nightmares.  After too many bad nights of sleep, I now tend to avoid his books, as awesome as they may be.  That being said, for me the book of his that scared me the most was 'Salem's Lot.  I slept with some weird stuff by my side for weeks after I read that book.  This is not a YA book, although I was stupid enough to read it while I was in high school, so I decided to include it.

Top Ten Tuesday (#103) (08/11/15) Top Ten Authors I've Read The Most Books From

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Top Ten Eleven Authors I've Read The Most Books From

I have a tie, so I have to make it a top 11.  I am having to limit this list to full books by authors.  If you add in all the novellas and shorts by authors, the list changes.  Of course this list ends up favoring those authors that have long series that I read all of the books.  I am also limiting this list to YA, and YA I've read in the last 10 years.  The number of books I've read is below their name.  Here's what I came up with.

Kieran Scott/Kate Brian

 23

She would have made the list twice with the number of books I've read by her under each of her names.  However, I'm combining it into one.  The Private/Privilege series added a number of books to the 23 I've read, however I actually only read 6 of those books, so it's not what elevated these numbers.  It's all the other stuff she's written.

Meg Cabot

23

A large number of these are between the Mediator series and the Princess Diaries.  However, I've read plenty more that she's written.  I've been reading her books for years, so the number has kind of crept up on me.

Melissa de la Cruz

14

The Blue Blood series was the main reason why this count is so high even though I haven't read the last book.  I've also read a bunch of her other stuff.  I haven't loved the new stuff as much, but she's still an author I can count on.

Zoey Dean

14

I don't know if Zoey Dean is even a real person.  I think she is, since she gets writing credits on IMDB.  However, I've never seen a picture.  Most of books I've read are from the A-List series, which was a total guilty pleasure of mine.

Sarah Dessen

12

Needless to say, she would be number one on my list if she'd written more books.  She is a book every other year author, so she hasn't written as many as some other authors.  Each of her books is well worth the wait.  She's written 12 books, and I've read 12 books.  It's the only author on this list that I can say that I've read every thing they've written.

Richelle Mead

 12

I managed to completely read both the Vampire Academy and the Bloodlines series in it's entirety.  I do plan on reading her new book in the fall, which I am really excited about. I haven't read any of her adult stuff yet.

P.C. & Kristin Cast

10

I read the first 10 House of Night books, and several of the novellas and then I broke up with the series.  I actually have the final two books, I just can't bring myself to read them.

Ally Carter

10

I've read almost everything she's written.  I adored the Gallager Girls series, and the Heist Society books are just as good.  I am pretty willing to read whatever she writes.

Jennifer Echols

8

She would be higher on the list if I read everything I own by her.  She's one of my favorites, and it's just a matter of time until I read all her books. 

Kimberly Derting

 7

I loved the Body Finder series, and I think about it ALL the time when I hear about murders, and there being a question of guilt.  I also enjoyed The Pledge series.  I haven't read her most recent books, but I am still a big fan.

J.K. Rowling

7

She makes it on the list on the seven Harry Potter books she's written.  I haven't read any of her adult books, and I really don't plan on it.  The Harry Potter books were good enough for me.