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Friday, May 29, 2015
My Apologies
Hello everyone! So lately, I'm been having writers block. I sit and stare at my unfinished (really I've only written two lines) review of Bonds of Fate by Jason Crawford of which I promised him a review quite some time ago. There are other reviews as well that need writing (as you can tell from my currently reading shelf) but quite frankly, I just don't know what to say! Or rather, I know what I want to say but I can't find the words. So what I'm going to do it just pretend this week never happened and start fresh again after the weekend. I'll most probably put up posts for these days that I didn't get them up in time just to keep my schedule for the summer uninhibited. My apologies for the weird ins and outs of my blog and I'm sure I'll be able to finish that review once I get back from the weekend! Thank you for your patience!
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Stacking the Shelves (26) and A Week In Review
Stacking the Shelves is a weekly event hosted by Tynga's Reviews. It features books you've recently added to your shelves, be it from the library, bookstore, or ebooks.
Friday, May 22, 2015
R&R Review Friday: For the People: United We Stand by R. Holland
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Goodreads Blurb:
"Defending her people and fighting back the Zeniths, has been a constant struggle for Kira and the Nadirs. Not to mention, keeping the two people she loves the most from killing each other. But now there is a new threat. The Zeniths have attacked their colony and are pushing back the fences! When Kira decides enough is enough, she realizes only when their numbers grow, will they be strong enough to fight for their land. Unfortunately, she discovers not all Nadirs are warm and welcoming in the “Deep South.” When keeping her people safe proves deadly, but uniting the Nadirs in the South becomes deadlier, Kira is forced to make some tough decisions.
All the while, deep and dark memories of the facility start to resurface. What did the doctor mean they have big plans for her? And what did he mean by, when she comes of age?"
All the while, deep and dark memories of the facility start to resurface. What did the doctor mean they have big plans for her? And what did he mean by, when she comes of age?"
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Bookish Discounts
There are a few pretty good deals on the market right now! Ready for another edition of Bookish Discounts? :D
Bookish Discussions: Scheduling Posts Ahead Of Time
Today's Topic is............ Scheduling Posts Ahead Of Time! I know this is a more bloggery post instead of just reading in general but I thought it would be an appropriate discussion to have and I can fit in my apology to you guys for having such sporadic posting that sometimes happens in the future... So here we go!
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Waiting on Wednesday (18)
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine. It features a book every Wednesday that haven't been released yet and you're anxiously awaiting! My book this week is:
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
R&R/ARC Review, Interview, and GIVEAWAY Tuesday: Goodbye, Magnolia by Krista Noorman
Goodreads Blurb:
"Wedding photography is Maggie's passion. The art of capturing a moment forever in time is magical to her, and she's worked hard to become the best of the best. Week after week, she works with couples as they plan their happily ever afters, but she hasn't been so lucky in love.
Behind the camera, it's easy to hide from the pain and rejection of her past. The life she has made for herself is safe and predictable, until the owner of a rival photography studio sets up shop in her small town and comes to her with an unexpected proposal. Suddenly, everything she has worked so hard to build is threatened and her simple, controlled life is thrown into chaos.
As she travels the state of Michigan photographing weddings, she struggles to keep her business afloat and the wall around her heart intact. But along the way, she learns more about loyalty and love than she ever imagined."
Monday, May 18, 2015
Movie Monday: The Scorch Trials Trailer
So I thought I'd do something other than a movie review today. Let's just make this Movie Monday! I have watched two new movies that I am reviewing but their reviews aren't done yet and an exciting trailer came out so lets watch that instead!
P.S. I am writing this a day late and posting it on Monday (today is Tuesday)... so sorry about that! I had thought I had scheduled a post for yesterday (Monday) but when I looked nothing was published so I'm not sure what happened there. But doesn't it feel like time travel? I brought this trailer to my corner of the blogosphere a day early even though it isn't really a day earlier!
P.S. I am writing this a day late and posting it on Monday (today is Tuesday)... so sorry about that! I had thought I had scheduled a post for yesterday (Monday) but when I looked nothing was published so I'm not sure what happened there. But doesn't it feel like time travel? I brought this trailer to my corner of the blogosphere a day early even though it isn't really a day earlier!
IMDB Blurb:
"After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles."
Based on book 2 of the Maze Runner series by James Dashner
Sunday, May 17, 2015
R&R/ARC Review Sunday: London Bound by Amy Daws
Goodreads Blurb:
"After falling in love with "us" in the first two installments of the London Lovers Series, now...it's Leslie's turn in this spicy series stand alone.***
When Leslie Lincoln, a spunky, red-headed American, suffers an awkward moment with an arousingly-sexy British man—she thinks her life can't get any more pathetic.
She's done with men.
She doesn't need them.
She especially doesn't need their muscular thighs.
No siree, she's going to forget all about the brooding, complicated, and seductive "Theo" who captivated her on the dance floor of a London nightclub.
Keep telling yourself that, Lez.....
Immersing herself into a new type of romantic cleanse, Leslie thinks she'll never lay eyes on Theo again. But somehow, he's managed to bulldoze his way back in—her cheetah-print onesie pajamas be damned.
He wants more.
She wants to run.
But he can’t seem to let her go.
Both of them have a past—and neither want to share.
How can love possibly survive in darkness?"
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Stacking the Shelves (25) and A Week In Review
Stacking the Shelves is a weekly event hosted by Tynga's Reviews. It features books you've recently added to your shelves, be it from the library, bookstore, or ebooks.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Review Friday: A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies
Goodreads Blurb:
"On the night of Skye’s seventeenth birthday, she meets two enigmatic strangers. Complete opposites—like fire and ice—Asher is dark and wild, while Devin is fair and aloof. Their sudden appearance sends Skye’s life into a tailspin. She has no idea what they want, or why they seem to follow her every move—only that their presence coincides with a flurry of strange events. Soon she begins to doubt not just the identity of the two boys, but also the truth about her own past.
In the dead of a bitingly cold Colorado winter, Skye finds herself coming to terms with the impossible secret that threatens to shatter her world. Torn between Asher, who she can’t help falling for, and Devin, who she can’t stay away from, the consequences of Skye’s choice will reach further than the three of them could ever imagine.
A Beautiful Dark is the first book in a captivating trilogy by debut author Jocelyn Davies."
Bookish Discounts
Yay I finally have a graphic for this! I found some popularish books that have some good discounts for you guys!
Thursday, May 14, 2015
London Bound Excerpt!
My review for this book will be up on Sunday, May 17th! For now, here's an excerpt for you to enjoy!
Blurb (third book in the London Lovers series):
"After falling in love with "us" in the first two installments of the London Lovers Series, now...it's Leslie's turn in this spicy series stand alone.***
When Leslie Lincoln, a spunky, red-headed American, suffers an awkward moment with an arousingly-sexy British man—she thinks her life can't get any more pathetic.
She's done with men.
She doesn't need them.
She especially doesn't need their muscular thighs.
No siree, she's going to forget all about the brooding, complicated, and seductive "Theo" who captivated her on the dance floor of a London nightclub.
Keep telling yourself that, Lez.....
Immersing herself into a new type of romantic cleanse, Leslie thinks she'll never lay eyes on Theo again. But somehow, he's managed to bulldoze his way back in—her cheetah-print onesie pajamas be damned.
He wants more.
She wants to run.
But he can’t seem to let her go.
Both of them have a past—and neither want to share.
How can love possibly survive in darkness?"
Bookish Discussions: Music or Silence While Reading
Today's Topic is what you like to listen to while reading! I've talked to a lot of people about this and it seems like everyone prefers something different. Music, silence, talking, white noise, the list goes on and on! Let's explore some of that!
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
WWW (11)
WWW Wednesday's is a weekly event hosted by Should Be Reading! All you have to do is answer three questions:
1. What are you currently reading?
2. What did you recently finish reading?
3. What do you think you'll read next?
1. What are you currently reading?
2. What did you recently finish reading?
3. What do you think you'll read next?
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Award Tuesday: Blogger Recognition Award
So I was nominated for this award in January by Rose over at Paranormal Books! Thanks so much Rose! Eve over at Edge of Night created this award! She's got a pretty sweet blog design :) Here's what you've got to do!
1. Write a post to show off your award! Give a brief story of how your blog got started, and give a piece or two of advice to new bloggers. Thank whoever nominated you, and provide a link to their blog. List who you've nominated in the post. Make sure to also attach the award itself! (You can do this by right-clicking, saving, and uploading the image above).
Let's get started!
Monday, May 11, 2015
Movie Review Monday: Selma
IMDB - PG-13
IMDB Blurb:
"A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965."
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Happy Mother's Day: Bookish Quotes
Happy Mother's Day everyone! I hope you all have a relaxing or adventurous day (depending on your style! I for one, will be sleeping in!). Ashley at Falling Down The Book Hole does this sort of thing every so often she was kind enough to let me join in on the fun! Let the loving of mothers commence!
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Stacking The Shelves (24) and A Week In Review
Stacking the Shelves is a weekly event hosted by Tynga's Reviews. It features books you've recently added to your shelves, be it from the library, bookstore, or ebooks.
Friday, May 8, 2015
R&R Review and Interview Friday: Dying Dreams by Katharine Sadler
Goodreads Blurb:
"Liza Simmons has just learned she is a banshee who dreams of death. Problem is, the government knows what she is and they want her to work for them, touching dead bodies and dreaming of how the victims died. In 2070, in a world ravaged by climate change, the fae have few rights and Liza doesn’t have any other options than to do what the government wants.
Agent Sloane Rice works for the supernatural protection agency, or SPA, and it’s his fault the government knows what Liza can do. He convinces her to sign on with SPA as an agent to avoid becoming a government science experiment. Liza works with Rice to find out why several mermaids have disappeared or died in recent weeks.
During their investigation, they uncover a larger crime and a possible fae rebellion. They both know they need to focus on the job and ignore the mutual attraction growing between them, but trying to fight it may get them both killed. Especially when the fae rebel behind all of the recent violence discovers that they are on his trail."
Agent Sloane Rice works for the supernatural protection agency, or SPA, and it’s his fault the government knows what Liza can do. He convinces her to sign on with SPA as an agent to avoid becoming a government science experiment. Liza works with Rice to find out why several mermaids have disappeared or died in recent weeks.
During their investigation, they uncover a larger crime and a possible fae rebellion. They both know they need to focus on the job and ignore the mutual attraction growing between them, but trying to fight it may get them both killed. Especially when the fae rebel behind all of the recent violence discovers that they are on his trail."
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Bookish Discussions: The Dreaded DNF Marking
Today's Topic is DNF's aka Did Not Finish books! We all have those books. You mean well. You pick it up and are either so excited to find out what happens or are a bit skeptical. Then you get 5, 10, 15, 20 pages in and you're cringing every other page. Soon, you get to page 50 and can't take it anymore. However there are some people who refuse to mark books as DNF's. Let's get to the bottom of it!
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Waiting on Wednesday (17)
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine. It features a book every Wednesday that haven't been released yet and you're anxiously awaiting! My book this week is:
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Tag Tuesday: The Coffee Book Tag
I was tagged back in March by Cristina at Girl In The Pages! Basically you just find books for the particular categories relating to coffee! I really like coffee (although hot chocolate will always hold a special place in my heart) so I can't wait to get started!
Monday, May 4, 2015
Movie Review Monday: Furious Seven
IMDB Blurb:
"Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother."
Sunday, May 3, 2015
R&R/ARC Interview and Review Sunday: From the Ashes by Shelby K. Morrison
Goodreads Blurb:
"For eighteen years Aia Wynnald has lived a lie. Raised as a highborn in the Kingdom of Tharien, she’s filled her days with tutors and archery lessons. But simmering beneath her polite surface is a dangerous gift, one which she must keep a secret. Aia is a Bender. And in Tharien, Benders are feared and hunted.
When her unruly power breaks free with dire repercussions, Aia’s lifelong goal of independence shatters. As she scrambles to piece her life back together while evading capture, she disturbs a vengeful force intent on destroying the kingdom.
Now, with the help of an unlikely ally, Aia will decide the fate of Tharien. To rescue those she cares about will require accepting what she is. But can she risk becoming the monster she’s dreaded to save the very citizens baying for her blood?"
When her unruly power breaks free with dire repercussions, Aia’s lifelong goal of independence shatters. As she scrambles to piece her life back together while evading capture, she disturbs a vengeful force intent on destroying the kingdom.
Now, with the help of an unlikely ally, Aia will decide the fate of Tharien. To rescue those she cares about will require accepting what she is. But can she risk becoming the monster she’s dreaded to save the very citizens baying for her blood?"
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Stacking The Shelves (23) and A Week In Review
Stacking the Shelves is a weekly event hosted by Tynga's Reviews. It features books you've recently added to your shelves, be it from the library, bookstore, or ebooks.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Just Caspian Teasers!
Hello everyone! I have a surprise for you today! There's this book coming out called Just Caspian by Briana Gaitan and she just sent out some teasers for her release team to share!
Goodreads Blurb:
"Our love was epic. Our pain was inevitable.
We shared demons, but his were always darker than mine.
We always fought them head on.
Until tragedy changed him, and he lost his way.
I’ll do anything to help him find his way back home.
Things won’t be the same until he’s just Caspian again.
Ginger and Caspian's relationship has always had its ups and downs. Now their greatest loss might bring them their greatest gift. As they work out their grief, accept their loss, and figure out how to move forward, they'll discover if their love can stand the test of time.
*This is a standalone novella and a spin-off series from the Hollywood Timelines series featuring Caspian Norwood and Ginger Teague, characters introduced in The One Thing*"
We shared demons, but his were always darker than mine.
We always fought them head on.
Until tragedy changed him, and he lost his way.
I’ll do anything to help him find his way back home.
Things won’t be the same until he’s just Caspian again.
Ginger and Caspian's relationship has always had its ups and downs. Now their greatest loss might bring them their greatest gift. As they work out their grief, accept their loss, and figure out how to move forward, they'll discover if their love can stand the test of time.
*This is a standalone novella and a spin-off series from the Hollywood Timelines series featuring Caspian Norwood and Ginger Teague, characters introduced in The One Thing*"
Review Friday: Dangerous by Shannon Hale
Goodreads Blurb:
"Maisie Danger Brown just wanted to get away from home for a bit, see something new. She never intended to fall in love. And she never imagined stumbling into a frightening plot that kills her friends and just might kill her, too. A plot that is already changing life on Earth as we know it. There's no going back. She is the only thing standing between danger and annihilation.
From NY Times bestselling author Shannon Hale comes a novel that asks, How far would you go to save the ones you love? And how far would you go to save everyone else?"
From NY Times bestselling author Shannon Hale comes a novel that asks, How far would you go to save the ones you love? And how far would you go to save everyone else?"
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