Top Ten Swoonworthy Books

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Type 1: The 'It's Getting Hot In Here!' Swoon

1. Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry

2. Dare You To by Katie McGarry

3. Crash Into You by Katie McGarry

I'm sensing a theme here...

Type 2: The Sweet and the Swoony

4. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

5. The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

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

Type 3: The 'OMG Will They or Won't They?!' Swoon

7. Just One Day by Gayle Forman

8. The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon

9. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Type 4: The Swooniest Book of Them All

10. Anything ever written by Sarah Dessen.

Seriously, this girl has ALL the swoon!

Top Ten Books That Will Make You Cry

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Okay gorgeous people, get your box of tissues ready and lets see some of the books that have made me cry: 

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - Boy, did this one made me cry!  It's still one of the best books I've ever read and the movie was not too bad either (see my review here). 

A Walk to Remember (and any other book) by Nicholas Sparks - This one was the first book by Sparks that I read and I remember crying so bad that I had to hide so my kids didn't get upset.  

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - Another AMAZING read.  I was expecting it to be sad due to the subject matter, but I didn't expected to cry that much.  In fact, I read this book once I got home after surgery and I thought I was going to pop something open because I was crying so hard! (See my review here). Oh, and if you haven't seen the trailer for this movie, where've you been?

Top Ten Covers I Wish I Could Redesign

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This week's TTT is really hard!  Although I love covers and it's the first thing that makes me want to read a book, I don't keep track of the ones I don't like.  Also, lately books in a series have the tendency of changing (like Shatter Me or the Immortal Rules) or the covers of the whole series gets changed (like Anna and the French Kiss or Dairy Queen).  Anyway, here's what I came up with:

1.  Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne - I don't know why (and I haven't read the book), but this one doesn't work for me.  I'm not sure what it is, but it may be the fame around the picture.

2.  The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling - Uninspiring. 

3.  Nameless by Lili St. Crow - I think it's the font on the title and the lack of contrast that ruins it for me.

4.  This Side of Salvation by Jeri Smith-Ready - Too plain?

5.  When the World was Flat by Ingrid Jonach - Besides the font and the ribbon, nothing else draws my eye to this cover. 

6.  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - I adore this book, but not its cover.

7.  The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson - This is one of the best series I've ever read, but I didn't like any of the covers. 

8.  The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider -  I don't find the cover relevant to the story or even pretty. 

9.  Sever by Lauren DeStefano - What's up with the weird green cover?  The previous ones are gorgeous!

That's all I could come up with guys.  What covers do you wish to redesign?

Top Ten Memorable Secondary Characters

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This list can be a mile long if I let it, so I'll do my best to curve my enthusiasm :) Here are some memorable secondary characters:

1. Phin from Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore - Phin reminds me of Dr. Brennan of the series Bones, she takes everything literally and likes to apply science to everything.  She is also loyal and good to the core (see my review here).

2.  Storm from the Fire and Thorns series by Rae Carson - He is an enemy prince that swears fealty to Elisa and helps here a lot, he really grew on me by the end (see my review here).

3.  Too many to count (Lord Akeldman, Biffy, Ivy Hisselpenny, Professor Lyall, Floote, etc) from the Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger - What an amazingly good series, I just adore these books and all the characters in it!

4.  Cecily from the Chemical Garden series by Lauren DeStefano - At the end I think I liked Cecily better than any other character in the series because she was not afraid to fight for what she wanted, play dirty and do what needed to be done (see my review here).

5.  Puck and Grimalkin from the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa - Puck I hope that you find your happy ending someday!  You are so funny, loyal and such a good friend. Well, Grim is a cat... you get it right? (see my review here).

6.  Dr. Barlow from the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld -  I sure would like to work for Darwin's descendant, wouldn't you?  In a time were men are in control of everything, she's not afraid to fight for what she wants (see my review here).

7.  James from the Goddess Test series by Aimée Carter - I also wish you a happy ending James!  He is a god with a lot of confidence and his share of bad luck too, but at the end he proved to be a great friend to Kate and Harry (see my review here).

8.  Sam from the Deadly Cool series by Gemma Halliday - Sam is one of the greatest friends ever! She would do anything for Heartley, even if it means lying and bending the truth a little bit (see my review here). 

9.  Isaac from The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - Just because I cry everything that I see his eulogy for Gus *sniff* (see my review here)

10. Jules from the Revenants series by Amy Plum - Poor Jules had the misfortune to fall for his best friend's girl, how I wish for your happy ending too.  Jules is a true best friend, he is protective, sexy and funny(see my review here).

As I said, I can go on and on... So, what's in your Top Ten this week?

15 Day Book Blogger Challenge: Day 5

The 15 Day Book Blogger Challenge is hosted by Good Books and Good Wine

Recommend a Tear Jerker 

I am a crier. There, I said it.  I cry while reading books and watching movies alike, even though hubby can't understand the reason.  I have read many books in which I cried (seriously, have you read any Nicholas Sparks book?), but my recommendation is:

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (see my review here) was my pick for best book read in 2012.  It is a story of two teens with cancer that find love, understanding and adventure in each other.  This book is character based and both Hazel and Augustus and unforgettable characters that will steal your heart.  The writing is nothing short of magical... as you can see I can rave about this book for a while.  Just have tissues on hand when you read it.

“I'm in love with you," he said quietly.

"Augustus," I said.

"I am," he said. He was staring at me, and I could see the corners of his eyes crinkling. "I'm in love with you, and I'm not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things. I'm in love with you, and I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable, and that we're all doomed and that there will come a day when all our labor has been returned to dust, and I know the sun will swallow the only earth we'll ever have, and I am in love with you.”

What is your favorite tear jerker?

Top Ten Books Dealing with Tough Subjects

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I have to confess that I try to avoid books with tough subjects. Nonetheless, I have managed to read a few throughout the years.  Here are my top ten:

1.  Willow by Julia Hoban - This story is heartbreaking, it not only deals with grief, but on using cutting as an outlet for the pain.  

2.  Just Listen by Sarah Dessen - I adore Sarah Dessen books, she deals with tough subjects with depth, but still very tastefully.  Just Listen is about rape, understanding, love, fear, and a lot more.

3.  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - If you read this book, I don't need to explain further. If you haven't, what are you waiting for?

Top Ten Books I Thought I'd Like More / Less Than I Did

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Here are five books I thought I I'd like More and five that I thought I'd like less:

More

1.  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - I was doubtful at first because I expected a very sad book (I mean, children with cancer!).  I 'm glad I read this book, because, although it was sad, it was also incredibly good.

2.  Angelfall by Susan Ee - I was hesitant to read another angel book. But this dystopian is absolutely amazing!

3.  Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson - I think I was unsure about this one because I really don't like the cover, BUT this series is SO good. I fell in love with the story and with the awesome heroine.

Stacking the Shelves #39

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!  Very busy week, I'm glad is over :)  I didn't posted my STS last week, so this is two weeks worth of books.

Purchased (or Free) for Kindle

How Beauty Saved the Beast by Jax Garren - This is an adult title, book two of the Tales of the Underlight series.  I really enjoyed book one and I can't wait to read this one. 

Wait for You by Jennifer L. Armentrout (as L. Lyyn) - I'm probably the only blogger that has yet to read a book by this author (put the tomatoes down people!)  I know, I know, I plan to remedy that soon.  I do own Obsidian and Cursed! 

A Man for the Summer by Ruby Laska - I can't honestly remember how I found out about this book, but it does sound like a good romance ;)

Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta - I've only heard amazing things about this book, and I plan to find out why.

Tribulation by Phillip W. Simpson - I just finished reading Rapture, book one of this series and I need to find out what happens next.

Friends & Foes by Sarah M. Eden - This is a historical regency romance (which I love) and it has great reviews. Oh, and the cover calls to me...

Purchased (Physical Books)

Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger - I wanted to read this book since I fist saw this cover months ago!

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green - My goal is to read all of John Green's books - after The Fault in Our Stars, I'm a fan for life.

Library

Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan - I've heard wonderful things about this book.  Have you read it?

A Beautiful Evil by Kelly Keaton - I enjoyed Darkness Becomes Her, book one of the series, I'm long overdue to read book #2.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo - Well, my fellow bloggers insist that I must read this book and I aim to please ;)

For Review 

The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross - Although I haven't read the second book of the series, I did love The Girl in the Steel Corset, and I plan to catch up on this series. Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Teen.

The Collector by Victoria Scott - I cannot wait to read this one!!! I'm SO exited for this blog tour hosted by YA Bound.  Thanks!

Not Book Related

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I've been struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome for a while, so I decided to try an ergonomic keyboard and mouse, both at home (pictured) and at work. It makes a world of difference!

I got a new phone last week!  Let me introduce you to the Gallaxy S III, we are currently in the 'dating' phase, that is, getting to know each other.  So far, so good :)

That's it for me!  What is stacking your shelves this wee?  Have you read any of these?  Which one should I read first?

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?