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

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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.

Top Ten Tuesday (#68) (09/23/14)

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Top Ten Books On My Fall To-Be-Read list

I love this topic, even if I haven't gotten to many of the books on my past lists.  Here are the books I am most looking forward to that will be published during the period from fall equinox which starts today through the winter solstice which begins on December 21st.  I really hope I get to these.

Mortal Heart (His Fair Assassin #3) by Robin LaFevers

I adore this series.  If you haven't read the first two books, do yourself a favor and pick them up.  I really hope that this book lives up to the first two.

The Queen of Zombie Hearts (White Rabbit Chronicles #3) by Gena Showalter

I can't wait to see how this ends.  I have really enjoyed this series.

Trust Me, I'm Lying by Mary Elizabeth Summer

They changed the cover on this book (this is the old cover), but the description stayed the same, and it looks awesome.

This Is How It Ends by Jen Nadol

I really enjoyed Jen Nadol's previous series, so I look forward to reading this.  She is not a very well known author, but her work is great. 

The Retribution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #3) by Michelle Hodkin

I have been waiting to read this book for what seems like forever.  There is no question, I WILL read it before the season is over.

Stolen (Heart of Dread #2) by Melissa de la Cruz

I mentioned a few weeks ago that this is a make or break book.  I didn't love the first book, so I'm hoping this one will be better.

 Atlantia by Ally Condie

 I loved Matched, and the series kind of went downhill for me after that.  I am curious to see if this new series is any better.

They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire

The description of this book makes me want to read it badly, but really the cover is what really makes me want to read it right now.  I saw this at ALA, and I wanted to start reading it right away.

The Year of the Rat by Clare Furniss

I love a good debut and this one looks wonderful.  I don't know if it's because I'm a relatively new mother that this looks so good to me, but I am curious to see how they handle the difficulties of having a new baby around, let alone having to deal with a new baby without a mother.

Of Scars and Stardust by Andrea Hannah

This book looks so intriguing.  I can't wait to read it.

"Waiting On" Wednesday (#41) This Is How It Ends by Jen Nadol

“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:

This Is How It Ends by Jen Nadol
Expected publication: October 7th 2014 by Simon Pulse  

From Goodreads: 

This is how it begins...five friends partying in the woods. A discovery that shows a disturbing vision to each. For Riley, seeing himself in bed with his long-time crush is a tantalizing reminder of all he can't have. Because Sarah is dating his best friend, and Riley's not about to betray his trust.

Then, one of the visions comes true...making one of Riley's friends the prime suspect in a gruesome murder. The others are determined to prove the police wrong, but Riley can't shake the hope that the visions were more than hallucinations. And that despite the cost, maybe he's seen how it ends.

Why I'm Waiting:

I think Jen Nadol is a completely underrated author.  If you haven't read her first two books The Mark and the follow up The Vision, you should really check them out.  I have been waiting for a new book from her, for what seems like years. This book looks as compelling as her first two books.