Book to Screen

 

Happy Thursday! 

I'm sure everyone has heard of the new book to Netfliix coming this fall. I just had to share as this is one of my favorite series. The School of Good and Evil by Soman Chainani was one of those series and I devoured them all. 

I'm so excited for the tv show, and I included the teaser because it looks amazing. 

Have you read the books? Are you excited for the new series to air? I'm already planning to spend the day binge watching. I'm also debating a re-read the series again.  I'm a little nervous that they won't do it justice because the book is amazing but the teaser looks really promising. 

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke And The Bookish. Who doesn't love lists. They make life easy! And fun!! It's always a never ending topic.

Top Ten books I intended to get to but didn't

This list is far to long as I had a huge slump for most of the 2nd half of the year. I'm hoping this year to read most of these on the list. I also plan to read all of these in the next month or two. 

1. Snow and Seduction - it's a reverse harem anthology with 17 authors. I had every intntion of getting to it just didn't happen. 

2. Winter's Guardian by G. Bailey 
3. Matefinder by Leia Stone 
4. Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven 
5. Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur

6. Alaska by Bella Johnson 
7. Lion's Share by Rachel Vincent 
8. Wolf Hollow by Nikki Jefford 
9. Wonder Woman by Leigh Bardugo
10. Quests for Glory by Soman Chainani

What's on your list?

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke And The Bookish. Who doesn't love lists. They make life easy! And fun!! It's always a never ending topic.

Ten Books We've Read and Loved Since I started blogging

This is a tough list because it's been over 5 years and I've read lots of books that I love. So because I feel like this list could go on for years I decided to pick a few of my all time favorites of the last 5 years. 

1. Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire is one of the first review books that I became a little obsessed with. I first was introduced to Abby and Travis back in 2012 and to this day they are one of my favorite couples. They are broken, have issues, but together they just work and it's emotional but sweet.


2. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - Another amazing series that I fell in love with in 2015 it was one of my top favorites. 

3. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas - One of my other favorites of 2015. I love this series and need to get current before the next one comes out. 

4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead - I actually started the Bloodlines series first but came back to start this one. Loved the entire series finished them one after another. I read them all in 2013. I actually loved the cheesy movie too. 

5. Flight by Alyssa Rose Ivy - This is the first of her paranormal books which is where my obsession. I've read them all as they come out and love her books. 

6. The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani - is the first in one of my favorite fairy tales series. I loved every moment of the series and can't wait to get my hands on the next one. 

What's on your list?

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating. In my case not so patiently waiting for the new releases, which I lack.

This weeks book is one that I had no idea was even in the works. One of my favorite series that I had to pre-order. I can't wait to get my hands on this book. 

Choice this week is

Quests for Glory 

by - Soman Chainani

Expected Publication - September 19th 2017 

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With every end comes a new beginning in the fourth installment of Soman Chainani’s New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series, Quests for Glory. Join Sophie, Agatha, Tedros, and the other students as they begin a new era in the Endless Woods—The Camelot Years—where Evers and Nevers alike must move beyond the bounds of school and into the biggest, boldest adventures of their lives.

The students at the School for Good and Evil thought they had found their final Ever After when they vanquished the malevolent School Master. Now, on their required fourth-year quests, the students face obstacles both dangerous and unpredictable, and the stakes are high: success brings eternal adoration, and failure means obscurity forever.

For their quests, Agatha and Tedros are trying to return Camelot to its former splendor as queen and king. For her quest, Dean Sophie seeks to mold Evil in her own image. But soon they all feel themselves growing more isolated and alone. When their classmates’ quests plunge into chaos, however, someone must lead the charge to save them...

What are you waiting on?

Follow Friday

Follow Friday

Hosted by 
Parajunkee's View 

&

Alison Can Read

The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it’ll allow us to show off more new blogs!
Recently Feature & Follow has gotten a makeover now each week we will have a prompt to respond to. 

Instagram

Any other way you like.  

My email followers are low and I'm working on changing that. However, you are welcome to follow in your preferred form.  If you want to follow via GFC just in case it goes away I ask you follow a second way, email, Linky, Bloglovin'. Thanks!!!!

This Week's Prompt:

What's your favorite opening scenes?

Answer:
Sophie had waited all her life to be kidnapped.

But tonight, all the other children of Gavaldon writhed in their beds. If the School Master took them, they’d never return. Never lead a full life. Never see their family again. Tonight these children dreamt of a red-eyed thief with the body of a beast, come to rip them from their sheets and stifle their screams.

I think The School for Good and Evil has a great opening scene. How many girls are wanting to be kidnapped? One of my favorite series. 

The School For Good and Evil 

by Soman Chainani

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This week was a little tough because I've never listened to a podcast before. I'm curious to see what others are listening to. 

End of Year Book Survey 2015

Hosted by Perpetual Page Turner

Number Of Books You Read: 150
Number of Re-Reads: 2 - Clearly I wasn't into re-reading this year. 
Genre You Read The Most From: Paranormal which happens to be my favorite Genre


1. Best Book You Read In 2015?
(If you have to cheat — you can break it down by genre if you want or 2013 release vs. backlist)
This one is tough because I had so many books I loved. 

Sci fi - Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 
Dystopia - Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard 
Fantasy - A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Paranormal - Fire in the Wood by Jennifer M. Eaton

2. Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t? 
I didn't have very many books I didn't enjoy this year. I guess I just did a lot of really good picking this round. 

 3. Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read? 
Fatal Beauty by Nazarea Andrews was so not what I expected when I started it. Super surprising but in a very good way. It was wow. The cover was what captured my attention.

 4. Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
I pushed Red Queen & A Court of Thorns and Roses the most. 

 5. Best series you started in 2015? Best Sequel of 2015? Best Series Ender of 2015?

Best series I started - The Collector by Victoria Scott - I have read the first I still need to finish it. 
Best Sequel - Lust by Alyssa Rose Ivy  - Impatiently waiting for the next one. 
Best series Enders - The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani - I was so sad to see it end but it did end well. 

 6. Favorite new author you discovered in 2015?
My favorite new author of 2015 would be Talon by Julie Kagawa. I've got several of her books but never started one till Talon which I loved. 
  
7. Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
 The best book out of my comfort zone would be....none. I was kind of boring this year not straying to far from my typical genre. I do plan to read a few next year. 

 8. Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
 The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly was action packed loaded with thrilling moments that kept me on the edge of my seat. It was an amazing book and I can totally see myself reading it again. 

 9. Book You Read In 2015 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
I typically tend to wait a few years before doing a re-read so I can't think at the moment of any that I plan to re-read next year. 

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2015?

 

Dream a little Dream by Kerstin Gier - A captivating story with a stunning cover. 

11. Most memorable character of 2015?
I would have to say Tate & Miles from Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover. It doesn't help it's one of my favorites and I can't wait to see the movie next year. 

 12. Most beautifully written book read in 2015?
 Confess by Colleen Hoover is one of the most beautifully written book I read in 2015. It is so well done in true Colleen Hoover fashion. 


13. Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2015?
I typically stay in fiction and haven't read any non-fiction so I would have to choose The Law of Moses by Amy Harmon. It was one of those books I read in a day it captured my heart. Well written. 

 14. Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2015 to finally read? 
 Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck - My first book by the author and I can't believe I waited so long. Plus side I don't have to wait for the next book in the series for a while. 

 15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2015?
Hero by Samantha Young
“If that tired you out we need to get your stamina up. You should have been in the gym with me and Henry.”
I wrinkled my nose. “Um, no. The gym and I parted ways a long time ago. I’m in a relationship with Pilates and we’re very happy together.”
“Dancing,” Effie said, “now, that’s exercise and it’s fun. I’ve never seen the attraction in sitting in some smelly gym lifting weights.”
“Hear, hear,” I muttered.
“And then of course there’s sex. Lots and lots of sex.”
Caine’s fork clattered to his plate. He looked vaguely ill.
The snort I was trying to hold back bubbled up out of me and then Effie started cackling with laughter. It was infectious. I couldn’t stop my own from joining hers.
Caine looked from her to me, his lips pinched together. Finally he settled his irritation on me. “I will eat all of the lemon meringue pie,” he warned.

The thought cut off my laughter. “You can’t. Effie won’t let you.”

16.Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2015?
Shortest - Heat Wave by  Rachel Real 
Longest - The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani 

How I did this: Went to my read books on Goodreads and sorted by page number and just looked for what I knew I read this year that was the shortest and longest.

 17. Book That Shocked You The Most
(Because of a plot twist, character death, left you hanging with your mouth wide open, etc.)
 Fatal Beauty by Nazarea Andrews fit's this one to because while reading it I had a bunch of omg open mouth moments. 

18. OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
(OTP = one true pairing if you aren’t familiar)
 Daisy & Owen totally meant to be....they fit the OTP perfectly. 
Lure by Alyssa Rose Ivy. 

19. Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year?
 Whiteout by Nikki Jefford Aurora and Dante they may have been romantic but it's just friends now. 

20. Favorite Book You Read in 2015 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
I've read most of Alyssa Rose Ivy's books and Soar is the most recent which I enjoyed.  

21. Best Book You Read In 2015 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline was suggested and actually my book club read the book. We all loved it, with it's 80's pop culture it was very enjoyable.

22. Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2015?
I don't have fictional crushes. I married my soulmate. 

23. Best 2015 debut you read?
I love debut novels and this years best one was Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. I love it so much can't wait for the new one. 

24. Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge I felt had some great world building. It was a interesting world that our characters lived in. 

25. Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
 Nuts by Alice Clayton was a lot of fun. My husband kept asking me why I was giggling or blushing through most of the story. 

26. Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2015?
 November 9 by Colleen Hoover but all her books make me cry. 

27. Hidden Gem Of The Year?
 Ella, The Slayer by A.W. Exley - I've not seen a lot of hype but this one for being not well know was a unique spin on a classic. 

28. Book That Crushed Your Soul?
 Dawn by Alyssa Rose Ivy because it's over. At least her characters always seem to come back. 

29. Most Unique Book You Read In 2015?
 Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama my first ever Manga and it rocked. 

30. Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James this one still frustrates me even though it was February when I originally read it. However the movie wasn't bad. 

1. New favorite book blog you discovered in 2015?
The Book Adventures of Annelise Lestrange

2. Favorite review that you wrote in 2015?
 All of them? Does that sound conceited? I'm my own worst critic so I'm over critical of my reviews to start I couldn't pic a favorite. 

3. Best discussion/non-review post you had on your blog?
 I've not done many if at all discussion posts successfully one of the many things I hope to change in the new year. 

4. Best event that you participated in (author signings, festivals, virtual events, memes, etc.)?
 I haven't taken part of any events this year. Lots of tours and reviews but being shy keeps me from these. 

5. Best moment of bookish/blogging life in 2015?
6. Most challenging thing about blogging or your reading life this year?
Scoring a review copy of Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard

7. Most Popular Post This Year On Your Blog (whether it be by comments or views)?
Top Ten Tuesday posts got lots of attention as well as Feature and Follow Fridays. 

8. Post You Wished Got A Little More Love?
Lot of my reviews because I worked really hard on them. 

9. Best bookish discover (book related sites, book stores, etc.)?
Instagram - I'm an addict and you know you want to follow me =D

10.  Did you complete any reading challenges or goals that you had set for yourself at the beginning of this year?
I completed several but not all. (here) I'm still in the process of updating I'm a slacker. 

1. One Book You Didn’t Get To In 2015 But Will Be Your Number 1 Priority in 2016?
 Glass sword by Victoria Aveyard - It's sitting on the shelf just didn't make it to it yet. 

2. Book You Are Most Anticipating For 2016 (non-debut)?
 A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas - Really enjoyed the first one.  

3. 2016 Debut You Are Most Anticipating?
 Burning Glass by Kathryn Purdie - I like the cover and the synopsis sounds exciting. 

 4. Series Ending/A Sequel You Are Most Anticipating in 2016?
 I don't want to think of a series I love ending. However Mercy Thompson's new book Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs will be out in March just in time for my Birthday. 

5. One Thing You Hope To Accomplish Or Do In Your Reading/Blogging Life In 2016?
 More discussion posts these are really hard for me. 

6. A 2016 Release You’ve Already Read & Recommend To Everyone:
 None yet....but I have a huge stack I plan to read.  

It was honestly a great year looking forward to 2016

Stacking The Shelves

Stacking The Shelves

Stacking The Shelves December 26th 2015
Stacking the Shelves is a meme by Tynga Reviews that let's bloggers share their new books and swag, whether they are physical or virtual. I'll include books I've been sent, emailed, purchased, won and for review.

It's been a busy week. I didn't buy to many this week with Xmas yesterday. Trying to be good. I did pick up a few though. I don't think I've had a week when I haven't added a few. 

For review

Secrets of Valhalla by Jasmine Richards via Edelweiss for review. 

Strange Girl by Christopher Pike for Review via publisher Simon and Shuster

Purchased

Physical
From my husband for xmas I received two of the big ones on my wishlist. Which is awesome. 

A Mad Zombie Party by Gena Showalter 
The School for Good and Evil Box set Trio by Soman Chainani 

I won from #IGiftYA two copies of All Fall Down by Ally Carter so expect a giveaway in the future. 

eBooks
Shockingly other than freebies none this week. To busy and I was trying to be good. 

Plus a whole bunch of kindle freebies. I just can't help myself. 

What did you get this week?

Top Ten Tuesday!

Top Ten Tuesday!

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke And The Brookish. Who doesn't love lists. They make life easy! And fun!! It's always a never ending topic.

This week's topic: 

Top Ten Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Leaving Under Our Trees This Year

This one was a fun easy list. 

1. I would love a hardback copy of The Night Circus. I have the ebook but after reading it I really wish I'd spent the extra and gotten the Hardcover. 

2. The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly - I opted for the ebook so I could read it on a spur of the moment and not have to wait. Now I wish I'd gotten a physical copy with one of the many unique covers. One of these days. 

3. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead the whole series. I picked up the first one on ebook because I think it was on sale than I picked up the rest over the course of a week. I wish I had bought the physical copies so I would love the box set. 

4. The School for Good and Evil box set by Soman Chainani - I bought the first the puppy chewed a couple corners and the last page. I got made bough the ebook of the next one and third one. Now that the box set has come out I want it really bad. One of my favorite series so far. 

5. Armada by Ernest Cline - I really enjoyed Ready Player One and I'm hoping this one is under the tree. 

6. Take Me On by Katie McGarry - I've got the first three just need the last one in the series. 

7. Wings by Elizabeth Richards - I haven't read it yet but it's the only one in the series I'm missing. I like to have them all and before I read them I plan to pick it up. 

8 & 9. Bad Romeo & Broken Juliet by Leisa Rayven - I'm in love with the covers and want to add the physical copies to my shelf. Fingers crossed. 

10. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas because Santa is awesome and has magic.

What is your top ten this week? 
I can't wait to add more to my list because I know this week will be all about adding.