Top 10 Books We've Looking Forward to in 2014

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Liza’s List

From endings to amazing series to the beginning of new one and promising standalones, 2014 promises to be another incredible year for YA (and MG/NA!).  These are the ones that I’m most eagerly waiting for (of course, not including Arianne’s list too!):

10.  Take Me On by Katie McGarry (no cover)

Crash Into You, the last book in the Pushing the Limits series was absolutely amazing, I can’t wait to see what else is in store for us.

Expected publication: May 20^th, 2014

9.   Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater

I adore Stiefvater’s Wolves of Mercy Falls series, and even though I never came to love Isabelle, I’m willing to give her a change (besides I do like Cole!)

Expected publication: July 1^st, 2014

8.   Be with Me by J. Lynn

If you read Wait for You, you don’t need further explanation, do you?

Expected publication: February 4^th, 2014

7.   The Warrior by Victoria Scott

Dante *sigh*

Expected publication: May 6^th, 2014

Top Ten 2014 Release I'm Dying To Read

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This is Arianne's list and it sounds amazing!  I'm waiting for some of these as well and others are new to me.  

10. Goldfish by Kody Keplinger 

(no cover yet)

I have to make a confession here. I have never read a Kody Keplinger book. But because I've heard so many good things about her, and I love the idea of this book - the story a teen dealing with the fallout from her failed suicide attempt and her romance with a boy with secrets of his own - it's definitely one of my most anticipated reads of 2014!

Expected publication: 2014 

9. Take Me On by Katie McGarry

(no cover yet)

On the back of her success with the original Pushing the Limits trio - Noah, Beth and Isaiah - Katie McGarry promises yet another brilliant tale of loss, love and triumph worth fighting for Take Me On.

Expected publication: May 20th 2014 by Harlequin Teen

8. The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

(no cover yet)

For as long as I can remember, Rick Riordan has been one of my auto-buy authors. Percy Jackson is a total classic and as his Heroes of Olympus sequel series comes to a close, I'll be right there along with it - even if its readers started out with it as kids and are finishing it up as adults!

Expected publication: October 7th 2014

7. The Young Elites by Marie Lu

(no cover yet)

I fell in love with Marie Lu's Legend trilogy, and as soon as I heard about this series, I was ecstatic! The Young Elites  three rival societies with supernatural powers battling for supremacy. I can't wait to read it.

Expected publication: 2014 

6. BeingSloane Jacobs by Lauren Morrill 

Top Ten Best / Worst Movie Adaptation

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Hi!  I have to point out that I had a discussion post about this topic a while ago (you can find it here).  I'll try to expand on my previous choices, also this list includes only the movies for which I've read the book AND seen the movie.

BEST

The Hunger Games - It had a few differences (they always do!), but it was very similar to the books and SO good.

New Moon - I actually liked all the movies in the Twilight Saga with the exception of book #1.

Pride and Prejudice - the PBS version with Colin Firth is by favorite :)

Eat Pray Love - Pretty close to the real thing and besides I love Julia Roberts.

Harry Potter series - Again, there are some differences (some major), BUT I was amazed on how it capture the essence of the characters and the setting.  These characters and places came to life on the scree, just as I imagined them to be when I read the books.

WORST

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lighting Thief - I don't even know where to start on this one, they butchered this movie so bad... I promise that books are really good.

The Spiderwick Chronicles - Not sure they read the same book that I did...

A Walk to Remember - This was my first Nicholas Sparks' read and I cried by eyes out, so good and yet the movie was, hmm, not good.

Beastly - This movie was not horrible, but it really was almost nothing like the book though. 

Twilight - NOT like the book!  It got me reading the series, so I guess it accomplished its purpose. 

I watch a lot of movies, but I haven't read all the books they're based on, such as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Gone with the Wind, Warm Bodies, Silver Lining Playbook, and so on...

What's in your Top Ten this week? 

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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 Characters Who Remind Me Of Someone I Know

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This week's top 10 is way to hard!  The full title is: "Top Ten Characters Who Remind Me of Myself or Someone I Know in Real Life", quite a mouthful, right? Anyway, I didn't made it to ten, but here's what I got:

1.  Sadie from Breathe by Abbi Glines - Why?  Sadie takes on too much and what's to carry everyone's troubles on her shoulders, I'm sort of like that (even when I don't have to be).

2.  Grace from the Wolves of Mercy Falls series by Maggie Stiefvater - Grace has good grades, it's independent, she can cook, and she loves to read (just like me :) 

3.  Percy from the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan - Percy reminds me of my son 'B'.  They both are brave, loyal, funny, and hyper :)

4.  Augustus from The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - My oldest son 'A' is just like Augustus.  They are funny, snarky, loyal, loving and brutally honest.

5.  Patti from Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins - Patti is an overprotective mama, just like mine!

6.  Jax from Breathe by Abbi Glines and Vincent from Die for Me by Amy Plum - I could probably list a lot more characters that remind me one way or another of my hubby.  He is my best friend in the world and he would do anything for me, and he does spoil me to death.  ¡Te amo mi cielo!

That's all I have.  Did you fare any better?  What's in your Top Ten this week?

Top Ten Books I Recommend as Good Beach Reads

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Hi there!  This week’s topic can either mean books about beaches or light airy reads that can be enjoyed while reading while you’re on vacation.  Well, here’s my list:

1.  Breathe by Abbi Glines – Love this beautiful romance book and so it happens that it is near a beach town.

2.  Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen – I love all of her books, and this one is less ‘serious’ than most and the setting is another beach town too.

3.  Clarity by Kim Harrington – Another beach setting, this series is a paranormal-mystery delight.

4.  The Goddess Test by Aimée Carter – A delightful book full of quests, tests, love and gods.  Up my alley!

5.  Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday – This is an awesome read!  A funny and light mystery.

6.  Love and Leftovers by Sarah Tregay – A cute story of discovery, changes and responsibility.

7.  The Iron King by Julie Kagawa – You know I just had to add an Ash related book, right?

8.  Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles – the Paradise series is an amazing one, you are missing out if you haven’t read it yet :(

9.  Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins – Mr. Perkins can do no wrong!

10. Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan – What can be more ‘beachy’ than a book about Neptune’s son?

What is in your Top Ten this week?  Please leave me a link!

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Top Ten Books Written in the Past 10 Years that I Hope People Are Still Reading in 30 Years (that's a mouthful!)

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These are some of my favorite books and series and I hope they will be known and read by all for years to come!

1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - One of the best series ever!

2. The Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa - You know this was going to be in this list, right?

3. Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer - Again, I'm a Twilight fan and I hope people read the books and watch the movies forever.

4. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling - Ditto

5. Percy Jason Series by Rick Riordan - An amazing series for the MG and YA audience.

6. The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen - This is my favorite Dessen book, but I could easily list all of her books here. 

7. The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson - One of by favorite books ever!

8. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - I hope Perkins keeps writing these amazing books and 30 years from now we have 20 of her books to read.

9. Divergent by Veronica Roth - Amazing!

10. Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead - An awesome series :)

  

What is in your top ten this week?

Top Ten Books I’d Recommend to Someone Who Doesn’t Read YA

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I hope that some of you at least have read young adult books.  It is almost all I read now, with the occasional adult romance or adult paranormal book.  I have included a little of everything in my Top Ten.  Enjoy!

1.  The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins – If you’d never read YA, you should at least try the first book in the series (you won’t be able to stop though!) If you like dystopian, this is the book for you!

2.  The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen – To be honest, probably any of Ms. Dessen’s books will do (this is my favorite).  She writes contemporary romance / self-discovery books that are wonderful.

3.  Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater – Shiver, Linger, and Forever are a magnificent read.  Maggie’s writing is so lyrical that it’s almost like reading poetry.

4.  Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa – I love this series: The Iron King, the Iron Daughter, the Iron Queen and The Iron Knight will be forever one of my favorite series.  (I promise to love Ash forever too!)  If you like fairies, romance and adventure, these are for you.

5.  Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling – Have you seen the movies?  If you liked the movies you have to give these books a try, they are awesome!

6.  The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer – I love these books and the movies (other than the first one) are great too, of course books are always better than movies.  Vampires, werewolves, and true love, it’s a good combination!

7.  Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - A true jewel of contemporary novels, this is an incredible romance.  PLEASE give it a try! 

8.  Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor – This is my favorite read of last year.  If you like fantasy, look not more than between the covers of this novel.  It is an amazing read.

 

9.  Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry – this is the first book of the Benny Imura series and it is a combination of dystopian and true horror.  If you like books about zombies and a bit of horror and gore, try this series.  Mr. Maberry’s writing is truly amazing.

 

10. Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan – This series is about Greek mythology and adventure.  It is a great read for both boys and girls 10 and up! (If you saw the movie, please disregard, as it was definitely not like the books.)

I could keep going on and on: The Vampire Academy series, the Body Finder Series, The Sky is Everywhere, Unearthly, Angelfire, Paranormalcy, The Mortal Instruments series, and many more truly amazing books.

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Top Ten Boos on My TBR Pile this Winter

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I probably have dozens of books in my TBR pile waiting to be read.  Like any other addiction I seem to accumulate books (in paper and eBooks) every week and then of course there is not enough time to read them all.  My classes end on December 16^th and I can’t wait to have some time to READ what I want!  Here is what I plan to read before classes start again in January:

1. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin – Need I say more?

2. Where She Went by Gayle Forman – I enjoyed If I Stay a lot and I am eager to know what happened with Mia and Adam.

3. What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen – I adore Sarah Dessen, she is one of my favorite authors of all time, this book should be as good are the rest, right?

4. Lost in Time by Melissa de la Cruz – The latest addition to the Blue Blood Series, I am excited to know what happens next.

5. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan – Loved the Percy Jackson series and can’t wait to start this one.

6. Bloodlines by Richelle Mead – Vampire Academy is one of my favorite series, so this spin-off series should be as good (I hope!)

7. The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater – Another one of my favorite authors, and I hear this book is incredible.

8. Outside In by Maria Snyder – The sequel to Inside Out should be as good as the first installment.

9. Nevermore by Kelly Creagh – This book has been sitting in by shelf for the longest time!

10. Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff – This book looks intriguing to me and I want to read it soon.

How about you?  What is in your TBR pile?  What book from my list should I read first?

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In My Mailbox #21

IMM is a weekly meme inspired by Alea at the Pop Culture Junkie and hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren.  All links are to Goodreads.

 

 

I am posting IMM later than usual because (insert drumroll here) by mom is coming to visit next week.  Do you know what that means?  I have been cleaning up like cracy and driving the kids and the hubby insane in the process. Can't wait to see my mami!

 

 

From the Library

 

As I Wake by Elizabeth Scott -  What draw me to this book was the cover.  I've already started reading and it's been weird so far :)

 

 

Purchased

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan -  This is book two of the Heroes of Olympus series, that's Percy in the cover.  Need I say more?

Kindle

Glimpse by Stacey Wallace Benefiel - This is a free Kindle book and I liked the description.

Austenland by Shanon Hale -  This book was in one of Amazon's emails for the "deal of the day" and I really like Ms. Hale's writing. Sounds great!

 

 

For Review 

 

Nightingale by David Farland - I was contacted about this book and it sounds like a very unique, interactive experience.  Can't wait to start!

 

Borrowing Abby Grace by Kelly Green - Also received episode one of this series for review.

 

 

What is in your mailbox this week?