Top Ten Books I Read When I Need Something Light & Fun

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Well, to me this means books that I re-read, even though there are not necessarily "light and fun".  In fact, I don't think I read a lot of those.  I do tend to re-read my favorite parts of some books and I do the same with movies (I can't count how many times I've seen Pretty Women, Notting Hill, You Got Mail or The Proposal!)

1.  Breathe my Abbi Glines - The first book by Glines that I read and is still my favorite. 

2.  Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan - One of the funniest books I've ever read!  Honestly, this one is a jewel.

3.  Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa - I know, I know!  I don't think I can have a top 10 without including this series, but I really love it!  I re-read my favorite parts when I need an Ash fix :)

4.  Beastly by Alex Flinn - There is just something about fairy tales that calls to me and this Beauty and the Beast re-telling from the POV of the beast is one of my favorites. 

5.  New Moon by Stephenie Meyer - Although I'm a fan of the series, I re-read New Moon more often.  I just love the part when Bella and Edward re-unite...

6.  Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - I'm a big fan of Quinn's writing and this one is my all-time favorite.  

7.  Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson - I read this book only late last year, but it has quickly become a favorite.  

8.  Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion by Jane Austen - My two favorites by Austen!  I can read these over and over (and watch the movies too!)

9.  Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey - I don't know what it is about Lucius that I love so!

10. Just Listen, Along for the Ride and The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen - I love Dessen's writing!  These are most definitely NOT light and fun, but they are amazing and I can't get enough of them. 

Hmm... I guess that's more than 10!  Oh, well, I tried.  What's in your Top Ten this week?

Top Ten Authors I'd Put On My Auto-Buy List

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My list could be quite long as I love many authors, but here are my Top Ten (that's what this is about, right?) 

1. Stephanie Perkins author of Anna and the French Kiss and Lola and the Boy Next Door - I will read ANYTHING she writes (Isla, anyone?) 

2.  Sarah Dessen author of The Truth About Forever, Just Listen, and Along for the Ride - I have yet to read a book by Sara Dessen that I haven't like, and I've read them all!

3.  Rae Carson author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns - This series is amazing! Like awesomely amazing, the writing is incredibly good and the characterization is, well, amazing ! (Yes, I used 'amazing ' three times, she deserves it ;)

4.  John Green author of The Fault in Our Stars - If you haven't read TFiOS, you must do so right now.  This man is an artist with words, that's all I'm saying...

5.  Maggie Stiefvater author of the Wolves of Mercy Falls series - Maggie's writing is lyrical, beautiful and her characters will stay with you forever.

6.  Gayle Forman author of If I Stay and Just One Day - Oh my goodness!  Her books are so awesome, full of feeling and growth and awesomeness. 

7.  Julia Quinn author of the Bridgertons series - Her writing style is similar to reading an Austen book. Her stories are funny, romantic and quirky. 

8.  Abbi Glines author of the Breathe series and The Vincent Boys - So romantic, so good, so amazing. 

9.  Julie Kagawa author of the Iron Fey series - Ash came out of her extraordinary mind, enough said.

10. Cassandra Clare author of the Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices series - I have to confess to be behind in my reading, but I do own every single one of her books.  *sigh* Jace...

What's in your Top Ten list this week?

Top Ten Favorite Romances

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This one is a really TTT because once I started I couldn't stop! My goodness  I can probably make a list that's 50 books long :)  So here we go:

1.  Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson - I love this historical romance, it's to die for and very 'Austen' like. 

2.  The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa - You know that I have to find a way to have this series in all by TTT posts, right?  I just adore this couple and Ash is just an amazing character.  

3.  Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen -  This book is likely to be in many lists, nonetheless  is still one of my favorite romances of all time.  I also love  Persuasion (had to sneak another book in :)  

4.  Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - Julia Quinn is one of my favorite historical romance authors, this series (seven books long) is amazing, but favorite still remains the story of Colin and Penelope. 

5.  The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen - Another favorite author is Sarah Dessen, I do not get tired of reading her books.  This one is my favorite, followed by Along for the Ride and Just Listen (the sneakiness continues...)

6.  Breathe by Abbi Glines - Love it!  Jax is probably one of my all-time-to-die-for male characters. Ever.

7.  Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer - This is sweet historical romance, full of heartbreak and deliverance.  I've probably read all of Ms. Spencer's books (she doesn't write anymore) and I adore them all. 

8. Just One Day by Gayle Forman - This is a tricky one, because I consider it a romance, but not much romance happened in the first book of the series.  I know that this will be one of my favorite reads for the rest of my life.

9.  Easy by Tammara Webber - If you haven't read this book, I would have to ask: where have you been?  Really, this is such an amazing book, I can't tell you enough good things about it.  Brilliant!

10.  The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson - An incredible tale of loss and first love.  It remains as one of my favorites. 

You know I can't stop at ten, so here are a few more: Anna and the French Kiss, The Fault in Our Stars, Perfect Chemistry, the Return to Paradise, Going Too Far, Jane Eyre, Die for Me, Twilight, ...

What are your favorite romances?

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Stacking the Shelves #31

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews in which we feature all the book goodness that we received, borrowed or purchased during the previous week. All links are to Goodreads.

Hi gorgeous people!  At last a restful week :) I'm on vacation (meaning: not working) until Wednesday; I needed the rest after the holidays.  Not many books this week, this is what I got:

Purchased (or Free) for Kindle

A Dance with Darkness by Courtney Allison Moulton - This is a short novella, prequel to Angelfire. How awesome is that!

The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorensen - I've seen this one around in a few blogs and it was an amazing rating in Goodreads, can't wait to get started :)

Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines - I adore Abbi's books!  If you haven't read any of her books, you need to get to it!

The Bride Wore Scarlet by Liz Carlyle - Once in a while, I crave romance and there's nothing that I like more than a historical romance :)

A Touch Mortal by Leah Clifford - I couldn't resist the price and I've been wanting to read this series since forever

For Review

Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt - This book looks so funny!  Thank you to Bloomsbury and Netgalley. 

What is stacking your shelves this week?  Have you read any of these? 

Stacking the Shelves #28

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews in which we feature all the book goodness that we received, borrowed or purchased during the previous week. All links are to Goodreads.

Purchased (physical books)

A Christmas Bride and Christmas Beau by Mary Balogh - I love her writing and I also love Christmas themed books :)

Purchased (or Free) for Kindle 

The Pledge by Kimberly Derting - Believe it or not, I haven't read this one yet (I know I have to!)

Prison Nation by Jenni Merritt - This book looks like a really interesting dystopian.

Stupid Perfect World by Scott Westerfeld - I LOVE his writing!  This one is a short novella.

Married by Mistake by Abbi Glines - A romance by Abbi Glines *sigh*  I love her writing, so I hope this one doesn't dissapoint. 

A Needful Heart by J.M. Madden - This is an adult book and it looks really good and sounds very intese.

Gift

The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - Hubby got me this one. This is book #3 of the Heroes of Olympus series.

What's stacking your shelves this week? 

Top Ten Contemporary YA Books

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I'm going to try to limit myself to my Top Ten favorite contemporary young adult books, but I'm making no promises. 

1.  The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen - Sarah Dessen is one of my favorite authors, I'll read anything she writes; but this book remains my favorite. 

2.  Breathe by Abbi Glines - Breathe has one of my favorite YA couples of all time; a perfect romance :)

3.  The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson - This book is pure poetry and lyrics in motion.  It's emotive, bittersweet, and so especial.

4.  Guitar Notes by Mary Amato - This is a recent read for me and I adore the writing style and also Tripp's personality and the way his friendship with Lyla develops. 

5.  Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan - This book is quirky and oh, so funny!  I love this one :)

6.  Easy by Tammara Webber - Easy is an amazing book.  The characters are incredible, the plot amazing and the romance to die for!

7.  Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry - One of my favorite books so far this year, Pushing the Limits has amazing characters that have to deal with a lot, at a very young age and grow with each's other help. 

8.  Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday - This series is so funny, full of mystery, technology, the ins and outs of life in high school and some amazing characters too! 

9.  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - Another favorite this year is John Green's masterpiece.  This book is hard to describe for me because is that good. 

10. Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles - This series is another great read. Again, amazing characters overcome so much and learn to do so with the help of a really beautiful relationship. 

Other books in this list (told you I couldn't stop at 10!) are: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles, Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols, Willow by Julia Hoban, If I Stay by Gayle Forman, and Wish I Could Have Said Goodbye by Sari Brady.   

What is in your Top Ten this week?  Have you read any of these?  What are your favorite contemporary books? 

Stacking the Shelves #18

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews in which we feature all the book goodness that we received, borrowed or purchased during the previous week. All links are to Goodreads.

I have a bigger Stacking the Shelves this week, because last weekend I was at the DC National Book Festival (you can see that post here).  This week has been really hectic between work and the amount of homework that my boys get, I hope to get caught up with email, reviews and posts this weekend. 

Purchased (Physical Books)

Persuasion by Brenda Joyce - Just because I like to read romance once in a while and I couldn't resist the title.

Forever by Judy Blume - I'm reviewing this book for Book Journey's 'Banned Book Week' 

Goliath by Scott Westerfeld - I already finished Goliath, I loved this series!

Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian - I couldn't resist the cover AND these fabulous authors.

Tilt by Ellen Hopkins - Please don't throw any stones my way, but I have never read one of Ellen Hopkins' books before, therefore I figured that it was time I started.  What do you think?

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn - This is one of by favorite books ever!  I read it from the library and now I have my very own copy :)

Supernaturally by Kiersten White - It's about time for me to get caught up with this series. 

The Diviners by Libba Bray - I've heard wonderful things about this book. Did you read it already?

Purchased for Kindle

Callum & Harper by Fisher Amelie - I got this one because of a book recommendation in Goodreads.

Ceaseless by Abbi Glines - the last book in the Existence series, can't wait to read it!

Library

Guitar Notes by Mary Amato - I also finished this one and loved it!  Review to come soon!

Miracle by Elizabeth Scott - I didn't have good luck with the last book I read by this author, but I decided to give a try to this one.

Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas - Got this one in audio book to keep me company in my commute. So far, so good.

The Last Princess by Galaxy Craze - The cover is what draw me in.  I hope is good!

For Review

Valley of Dust by Karoleen Vry Brucks - Such a beautiful cover, right?  It sounds good too.

Matt Archer: Monster Hunter by Kendra C. Highley - Creepy cover, uh? Sounds amazing too!

Thank you to both authors for the opportunity to review these books :)

What's stacking your shelves this week?  Have you read any of these?

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