Merry Christmas!!!
It's been a crazy couple of days.
First off I want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Looking forward to getting back into the groove of blogging tomorrow.
Have a great day!
The Adventures of a crafty, tea drinking, booknerd, who loves to bake.
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
W...W...W... Wednesdays
W...W...W... Wednesdays December 24th 2014
W...W...W... Wednesdays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading. Be sure to link up to her so others can see what your reading.
1.What are you currently reading? Hidden by Sophie Jordan (Goodreads)
To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions..
1.What are you currently reading?
1.What are you currently reading?
2.What did you recently finish reading?
3.What do you think you'll read next?
Books
2.What did you recently finish reading? Ghouls Rush In by H.P. Mallory (Review)
3.What do you think you'll read next? Landry Park by Bethany Hagen (Goodreads)
How are you coming on your reading? Is the holiday cutting in to yours like it is mine?
How are you coming on your reading? Is the holiday cutting in to yours like it is mine?
Wishlist Wednesday
Wishlist Wednesday
Wishlist Wednesday is a book blog hop where we will post about one book per week that has been on our wishlist for some time, or just added (it's entirely up to you), that we can't wait to get off the list and onto our wonderful shelves.
Hosted by Pen to Paper
This week's choice is one I've been meaning to pick up for a while but never seem to find it when I'm out and about and forget to add it to my order.
My choice this week is:
My Life Next Door
by Huntley Fitzpatrick
(Goodreads)
Synopsis
"One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time."
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, messy, affectionate. And every day from her rooftop perch, Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs up next to her and changes everything.
As the two fall fiercely for each other, stumbling through the awkwardness and awesomeness of first love, Jase's family embraces Samantha - even as she keeps him a secret from her own. Then something unthinkable happens, and the bottom drops out of Samantha's world. She's suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?
A transporting debut about family, friendship, first romance, and how to be true to one person you love without betraying another.
What's on your Wednesday Wishlist this week?
This week's choice is one I've been meaning to pick up for a while but never seem to find it when I'm out and about and forget to add it to my order.
My choice this week is:
My Life Next Doorby Huntley Fitzpatrick
(Goodreads)
Synopsis
"One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time."
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, messy, affectionate. And every day from her rooftop perch, Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs up next to her and changes everything.
As the two fall fiercely for each other, stumbling through the awkwardness and awesomeness of first love, Jase's family embraces Samantha - even as she keeps him a secret from her own. Then something unthinkable happens, and the bottom drops out of Samantha's world. She's suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?
A transporting debut about family, friendship, first romance, and how to be true to one person you love without betraying another.
What's on your Wednesday Wishlist this week?
Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday December 24th 2014
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.
I'm keep wanting to start this authors books but they seem to slip though the cracks I have one though I hope to read soon. Her new one sound even more tempting.
Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer Estep
Expected Publication April 28th 2015
(Goodreads)
Synopsis
THERE BE MONSTERS HERE…
It’s not as great as you’d think, living in a tourist town that’s known as “the most magical place in America.” Same boring high school, just twice as many monsters under the bridges and rival Families killing each other for power.
I try to keep out of it. I’ve got my mom’s bloodiron sword and my slightly illegal home in the basement of the municipal library. And a couple of Talents I try to keep quiet, including very light fingers and a way with a lock pick.
But then some nasty characters bring their Family feud into my friend’s pawn shop, and I have to make a call—get involved, or watch a cute guy die because I didn’t. I guess I made the wrong choice, because now I’m stuck putting everything on the line for Devon Sinclair. My mom was murdered because of the Families, and it looks like I’m going to end up just like her…
What are you waiting on?
I'm keep wanting to start this authors books but they seem to slip though the cracks I have one though I hope to read soon. Her new one sound even more tempting.
Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer EstepExpected Publication April 28th 2015
(Goodreads)
Synopsis
THERE BE MONSTERS HERE…
It’s not as great as you’d think, living in a tourist town that’s known as “the most magical place in America.” Same boring high school, just twice as many monsters under the bridges and rival Families killing each other for power.
I try to keep out of it. I’ve got my mom’s bloodiron sword and my slightly illegal home in the basement of the municipal library. And a couple of Talents I try to keep quiet, including very light fingers and a way with a lock pick.
But then some nasty characters bring their Family feud into my friend’s pawn shop, and I have to make a call—get involved, or watch a cute guy die because I didn’t. I guess I made the wrong choice, because now I’m stuck putting everything on the line for Devon Sinclair. My mom was murdered because of the Families, and it looks like I’m going to end up just like her…
What are you waiting on?
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesday December23rd 2014
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
~Grab your current read
~Open to a random page
~Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page
~BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! ( make sure that what you share doesn't give away too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
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~Share the title & author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!
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Currently Reading:
Hidden by Sophie Jordan
(Goodreads)
Teaser
I drop, dead weight, choke on a scream. They make quick work of unbinding my wings and wrists as I twitch on the cold floor, able to see and feel but unable to control my movements. In short, hell. They leave the duct tape over my mouth, but I lack the strength to rip it free.
What are you reading today?
What are you reading today?
Top Ten Tuesday
Top Ten Tuesday!
I'm playing around with my own graphic I'll be trying a few out of the next month. I want one unique to me.
This week's topic:
Top Ten books I wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing This Year
Pick 10 is like eating ten chips everyone knows that just doesn't happen. I'll do my best to keep it to a low number.
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2 - 5 are a few of the books in my amazon shopping cart. I haven't read any of them but I'm dying too.
3. The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson
4. Catherine by April Lindner
5. Suspicion by Alexandra Monir
6. The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow - This duo has been on my TBR since the first one came out. I've heard so many good things but I still need to pick them up.
7 - 10
Another collection of books on my amazon wishlist that I'm I would love to have santa bring this holiday.
8. Shinobi by Cole Gibsen
9. Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
10. Zodiac by Romina Russell
It's a great list for me. Maybe some of them will be under the tree. I can't wait to see what you all have on your list. Happy Holidays!!!!
What's on your top ten list this week?Monday, December 22, 2014
No Book Buying Challenge 2015
No Book Buying Challenge 2015
Hosted by Second Run Reviews & Chapter Break (Here)
This one is all about clearing your physical and virtual shelves of books you have but never seem to get around to. It's perfect for me. However I did have to tweak it a little. I can't stop buying it's to ingrained in my blood. However for this challenge they will all be purchased prior to January 1st 2015.
My goal is 24 potential for more.
1. Slammed by Colleen Hoover - Review ~ Feb
2. L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad - Review ~ Mar
3. The Headhunters Race by Kimberly Afe - Review ~ May
4. The Cinderella Moment by Jennifer Kloester - Review ~ May
5. When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy - Review ~ Jun
6. Maplecroft by Cherie Priest - Review ~ Mar
7. Jane by April Lindner - Review ~ Apr
8. Perfected by Kate Jarvik Birch - Review ~ Apr
9. The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges - Review ~ Jun
10. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover - Review ~ Aug
11. Ella, The Slayer by A.W. Exley - Review ~ Jul
12. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - Review ~ Jan
13. Becming Alpha by Aileen Erin - Review ~ Sep
14. The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - Review ~ Jan
15. The Collector by Victoria Scott - Review ~ Aug
16. Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James - Review ~ Feb
17. Rebel Wing by Tracy Banghart - Review ~ Sep
18. Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge - Review ~ Jul
19. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Review ~ Oct
20. Splintered by A.G. Howard
21. Suspicion by Alexandra Monir - Review ~ Oct
22. Solstice by P.J. Hoover - Goodreads
23. Dollhouse by Anya Allyn
24. Acid by Emma Pass - Goodreads
2015 Debut Author Challenge
2015 Debut Author Challenge
challenge objectives
To introduce reader to the awesomeness of debut authors and their books!
To challenge readers to discover and read 12 books by debut authors!
challenge rules & guidelines
You must have place to post your thoughts on the books you’ve read for the challenge. Be it a blog, goodreads account, youtube page, tumblr, amazon account, etc.
Due to past demand there will be no deadline to join the challenge, but please be sure to give yourself enough time to complete the challenge.
The 2014 debuts must be read between January 1, 2014 – January 31, 2015.#1589FF The extra month is to allow participants time to read December debuts.
Each review equals one entry into the monthly prize packs.
book guidelines
must be a young adult, middle grade or new adult title.
must be the authors ya/mg/na debut, released in 2014.*
Lists
Books
12 or more is the goal
Goal
1. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - Review
2. The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey - Review
3. Becoming Jinn by Lori Goldstein - Review
4. Seeker by Arwen Elys - Review
5. Rare Form by Jen Crane - Review
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5 of 12 Complete
2015 Fur & Fangs Reading Challenge
2015 Fur & Fangs Reading Challenge
Hosted by Novel Heartbeat & Phantasmic Reads (Here)
This is kind of my favorite challenge so far. I am a huge fan of shifter books and vampires as long as they don't sparkle are on my love list.
Goal is to read as many vampire & Shifter books as I can.
Hoping to have at least 24 if not more.
Goal
1. Bloodlines by Richelle Mead - Review - Vampires
2. When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy - Review - Vampires
2. When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy - Review - Vampires
3. Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges - Review - Shifters/vampires
4. Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill - Review - Vampires
5. An Alpha's Kiss by Evelyn Glass - Review - Shifter
6. Becoming Alpha - Aileen Erin - Review - Shifter
7. Dawn by Alyssa Rose Ivy - Review - Shifter
8. Rare Form by Jen Crane - Review ~ Dragon Shifter
9. The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike - Review ~ Vampire
10. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Review ~ Shifter
11. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - Review - Shifter
12. Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey - Review - Vampires
13. Winter Wolf by Rachele M Raithby - Review - Shifter
11. Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - Review - Shifter
12. Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey - Review - Vampires
13. Winter Wolf by Rachele M Raithby - Review - Shifter
14. Dusk by Alyssa Rose Ivy - Review - Shifter
15. Owlet by Emma Michaels - Reviews - Shifter Bird
16. Tribe by Audrina Cole - Review - Vampires
17. Talon by Julie Kagawa - Review - Shifter dragons
18. Whiteout by Nikki Jefford - Review - Vampires
19. Hunting Season by Nikki Jefford - Review - Vampires
20. Velvet by Temple West - Review - Vampires
15. Owlet by Emma Michaels - Reviews - Shifter Bird
16. Tribe by Audrina Cole - Review - Vampires
17. Talon by Julie Kagawa - Review - Shifter dragons
18. Whiteout by Nikki Jefford - Review - Vampires
19. Hunting Season by Nikki Jefford - Review - Vampires
20. Velvet by Temple West - Review - Vampires
20 out of 24 complete
2015 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge
2015 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge
Hosted by Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf (here)
I didn't read as many witch books in the past few years as I wanted to.
This looks like the perfect challenge to pull me out of my slump.
By the way isn't that image beautiful.
My goal is Mother - 11 to 15 Witchy Books
1. Suspicion by Alexandra Monir - Review
2. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - Review
3. Kissed by Fire by Danielle Annett - Review
4. Dawn by Alyssa Rose Ivy - Review
5. Becoming Alpha by Aileen Erin - Review
6. The Secret Keeper - Angela Carling - Review
7. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - Review
8. Fates by Lanie Bross - Review
9. The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani - Review
10. Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill - Review
11. Lust by Alyssa Rose Ivy - Review
12. Birthright by E.J. Stevens - Review
13. Storm in a Teacup by Emmie Mears - Review
14. Forever Charmed by Rose Pressey - Review
15. When Darkness COmes by Alexandra Ivy - Review
15 of 15 Complete
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