I just finished a wonderful book. If you are in the mood for a little magic, I highly suggest Wings: A Fairy Tale by E.D. Baker.
Wings: A Fairy Tale by E.D. Baker:
This book is just pure fun and it will leave you enchanted. Wings is a lovely modern fairy tale inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Enjoy the magic!
- Location:The Sograssy Sea
- Mood:
mischievous - Music:Fly Me to the Moon
I've had this list for a while and I'm not sure where I got it from originally, but I thought it would be fun to share with you guys.
So do you guys have anything to add to the list? I know Michelle does. She brought a book with her to the largest trade show in the country (BookExpo America) just in case there wasn't anything to read.
You know you're a bookaholic when ...
You walk into someone's house and you have to check the impulse to ignore them and immediately begin scoping out their bookshelves. A corollary: You walk into a house with no visible reading material anywhere and you immediately get nervous.
You reject purses because their book-holding potential is low.
You choose the exercise bike (or elliptical) over other nominally more appealing forms of exercise, because it offers the opportunity to read.
You're stressed out on vacation because there are too many people around (extended family) and they won't leave you alone to read.
You feel naked if you don't bring a book to some social event (baseball game, dinner with friends, church, jury duty).
You get irritated with your spouse or family member when they want to talk to you and you're right in the middle of a particularly good part of the book you're reading.
You feel the need to ask those who say they don't like reading "Don't you get bored?"
You've memorized your library card number from always typing it in online to request a book.
The librarian at the branch library you go to recognizes you and knows what books you like to read.
You take two books with you on a 5-day trip and return with thirteen.
So do you guys have anything to add to the list? I know Michelle does. She brought a book with her to the largest trade show in the country (BookExpo America) just in case there wasn't anything to read.
- Mood:
peaceful - Music:Storybook Love - The Princess Bride Soundtrack
Last month I was at Book Expo America in Los Angeles, CA. Before everthig got underway, I was scanning my program and I came across an advertisement for The Otherworldlies by Jennifer Anne Kogler. I have to say, I was quite intrigued by it. So when it came time, I got in line to get my copy and get it signed. Now I wish I could have read it before I saw her. Seriously, this book is great! It's probably for the best, because I may have scared her with my enthusiasm. I would have tried to be cool and say something profound and it would have come out as "you uh... totally rock!". Or something like that. After all, when it was my turn to meet Richelle Mead, author of the Vampire Academy books, I geeked out and told her that I loved her. Oh, well. I really did mean it. Anyway, here is my review of:
The Otherworldlies by Jennifer Anne Kogler:
If you are looking for something to wake up your imagination, The Otherworldlies is the way to go. Kogler has created a richly detailed world inhabited by incredible characters that you can't help but love.
The Otherworldlies by Jennifer Anne Kogler:
If you are looking for something to wake up your imagination, The Otherworldlies is the way to go. Kogler has created a richly detailed world inhabited by incredible characters that you can't help but love.
- Location:New Tartarus, W.A.A.V.E. Headquarters
- Mood: weird
- Music:People are Strange by The Doors
Like OMG Teens Read is a message board dedicated to the discussion of YA Literature. Come on by now by clicking the URL: http://z4.invisionfree.com/Like_OMG_Tee
At Like OMG Teens Read (LOTR) you will be able to discuss the following about YA Literature: classics, recently released, reviews on books, book series, authors, short stories, books made into movies, romance, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, thriller, chick lit, drama, coming-of-age, and so much more. You can upload your own work for others to see as well.
I'm currently looking for a mod. If you think you've got what it takes contact me:
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become my friend on livejournal
or join the message board and PM me.
Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
-Thanks, Vanessa.
At Like OMG Teens Read (LOTR) you will be able to discuss the following about YA Literature: classics, recently released, reviews on books, book series, authors, short stories, books made into movies, romance, sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, thriller, chick lit, drama, coming-of-age, and so much more. You can upload your own work for others to see as well.
I'm currently looking for a mod. If you think you've got what it takes contact me:
email- likeomgteensread@hotmail.com
myspace- myspace.com/likeomgteensread
become my friend on livejournal
or join the message board and PM me.
Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
-Thanks, Vanessa.
Well my friends, I'm here to report that I have dusted off a podium in my pantheon of "the best books ever". It has been filled with a truly amazing book. I would love to share it with you.
Evernight by Claudia Gray:
Evernight by Claudia Gray has it all. Vampires, romance, excitement, history, betrayal, danger and shocking surprises. I was hopelessly and happily entranced by Gray's beautiful writing, gorgeous gothic settings and instantly likeable characters. I read each page as if under a spell, ready to fall gracefully into the books lush pages and explore the amazing world that Gray has created.
I will be this books champion.
By the way, before you read this book, take a close look at this painting, Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss".
Evernight by Claudia Gray:
Evernight by Claudia Gray has it all. Vampires, romance, excitement, history, betrayal, danger and shocking surprises. I was hopelessly and happily entranced by Gray's beautiful writing, gorgeous gothic settings and instantly likeable characters. I read each page as if under a spell, ready to fall gracefully into the books lush pages and explore the amazing world that Gray has created.
I will be this books champion.
By the way, before you read this book, take a close look at this painting, Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss".
- Location:Evernight Academy
- Mood: jubilant
- Music:My Last Breath by Evanescence
Now for my pick for the "must read book of the month". It is Generation Dead by Daniel Waters. It's a zombie love story mixed with teen angst and humor. And I loved it!
Generation Dead by Daniel Waters:
Stay tuned for details of my Book Expo America adventure!!
Generation Dead by Daniel Waters:
Stay tuned for details of my Book Expo America adventure!!
- Location:Oxoboxo
- Mood: weird
- Music:Zombie by The Cranberries
So I've been reading a lot lately, shocking surprise I know *sarcasm*. Unfortunately, I've found myself away from the computer more than usual over the past few weeks so I haven't been able to share these great books with all of you. I figured I would start off with a stand-out. I give you, The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart .
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart:
The best word to describe this book would be brilliant. Ok, maybe two words. Absolutely brilliant. This is the story of how an often underestimated girl became a criminal mastermind.
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I'll be back soon with more reviews!
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart:
The best word to describe this book would be brilliant. Ok, maybe two words. Absolutely brilliant. This is the story of how an often underestimated girl became a criminal mastermind.
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I'll be back soon with more reviews!
- Location:it's a secret
- Mood:gruntled
- Music:Mission Impossible theme
I finished reading my advanced readers copy of The Host. And it is phenominal! Wonderful! Without giving anything away, I will try to give you a "review". Since I don't want to say anyhing about the story itself, I will give my opinion. Don't worry, there are no spoilers, but if you don't want to know anything about it until it's release, that's ok. I understand. That's why it is under the lj cut. I would like to share my thoughts, though.
So, you know where to be on May 6th when it is released.
( Help Us... )
So, you know where to be on May 6th when it is released.
- Mood:
enthralled - Music:Here In My Head by Tori Amos
Ahh, spring is in the air! The flowers are blossoming, the birds are singing...and prom dresses are hanging in the windows of every department store. So in the spirit of the season, I bring you Cindy Ella by Robin Palmer. This is a delightful and funny book that will enchant and amuse readers of all ages.
Cindy Ella by Robin Palmer:
One more thing. I just wanted to make sure everyone knows about all the great books that are coming soon. Here is the link to my updated list:
http://www.amazon.com/GIANT-list-of-upco
This list is always updated, so check back often!
- Location:the shoe department at Saks
- Mood: happy
- Music:Better by Regina Spektor
Michelle and I thought it would be fun to post pictures of the various displays we have through the store for City of Bones and City of Ashes.
Oh, and for anyone who has been dying to know, this is Michelle. It's an icon I made for her to use on here.
Oh, and for anyone who has been dying to know, this is Michelle. It's an icon I made for her to use on here.
I know a bunch of you have finished the second one. Let's use the comments area to get a discussion going. Share your thoughts, observations, and predictions. Oh, and Jace fangirling is welcome as well, lol. Not that I would know anything about that *_^
- Mood: chipper
- Music:Hot in the City by Billy Idol
I know, I know. I say "it's my favorite" all the time, but I really mean it for this one. I've held my excitement in far too long about City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare. City of Ashes is book two in The Mortal Instruments trilogy, and I was such a good girl waiting for it to arrive. When it finally did arrive last week, I nearly mauled the poor delivery man and had to be held back like a crazed animal. Opening that first box containing those shiny books was like opening the doors to Fort Knox, for me. I bathed in the glow of Clary's fiery red hair for a moment, then I rushed to make several phone calls to allert the masses of it's arrival. I was greeted with many screams of delight and excitement over the phone. Then, I had to wait until I was finished work to crack open my own lovely prize. Now, book one of The Mortal Instruments trilogy, City of Bones, was my absolute favorite book of last year. After I read it I became City of Bones cheerleader #1. So you see how dificult it was to wait even an extra minute before reading the next installment.
With all of this anticipation, could City of Ashes live up to it? The answer is....
YES!!!!
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare:
Once my hands stopped shaking enough to hold the book still, I was ready to get back to the world of Shadowhunters, Downworlders and Warlocks.
What I am about to do now is have a little fun. Remember that this is only for fun and not in any way a real thing. In my own little mind I have been creating a "dream cast" for a City of Bones movie (with the help of![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
maxiekatt2 , thank you for finding the pictures). To my knowledge, there is no movie in the works, but a girl can dream, can't she? This is how my movie would be cast:
Now go read these books!
-MIchelle
With all of this anticipation, could City of Ashes live up to it? The answer is....
YES!!!!
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare:
Once my hands stopped shaking enough to hold the book still, I was ready to get back to the world of Shadowhunters, Downworlders and Warlocks.
( Read more... )
What I am about to do now is have a little fun. Remember that this is only for fun and not in any way a real thing. In my own little mind I have been creating a "dream cast" for a City of Bones movie (with the help of
maxiekatt2 , thank you for finding the pictures). To my knowledge, there is no movie in the works, but a girl can dream, can't she? This is how my movie would be cast:Now go read these books!
-MIchelle
- Location:The Brooklyn Bridge
- Mood: impressed
- Music:Tattoo of Your Name by Vast
Wow. Wow. Did I already say Wow? That was my reaction to Wake by Lisa McMann. What a fantastic debut novel. I could not DREAM a better book. I was both blown away and taken aback. If Lisa McMann finds her way here and reads this, I hope she won't be offended that I want to bronze her and put her in my own personal hall of awesome authors. Seriously, wow.
Wake by Lisa McMann:
Wow.
Wake by Lisa McMann:
Wow.
- Location:dreamland
- Mood: enthralled
- Music:Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos
I just finished reading Unleashed by Kristopher Reisz. Fans of Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause should take note of this one, as well as anyone looking to sink their fangs into some great Urban werewolf lore.
Unleashed by Kristopher Reisz:
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The lj cut got messed up, so just click on the parentheses above to see the review.
- Location:the furnace
- Mood:
predatory - Music:You Can Bring Your Dog by Tori Amos
Geez, I'm sorry I've been away so long. I've been busy and I'm also suffering from low motivation. I've read plenty of books and there are many more due to hit the shelves soon. Hopefully this will get the ball rolling so I can get back to posting regularly again.
Lately, I've been in a fairy tale kind of mood. Fairy tales with tough girls. Here are the results:
Lot's of new books are coming soon!! I'll be back...
- Location:far away
- Mood:
productive - Music:A Sort of Fairy Tale by Tori Amos
I thoroughly enjoyed my book binge this week. I have to say that I read way too many books to fit all the reviews on here, but this is just the beginning. Let me share some of what I have read in the past few days. Let's start with Sight by Adrienne Maria Vrettos, Tell Me What You See by Zoran Drvenkar and By Venom's Sweet Sting by Tiffany Trent:
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Like I said, this is just the beginning. Come back soon!
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Like I said, this is just the beginning. Come back soon!
- Location:it's dark and cold
- Mood: enthralled
- Music:Putting the Damage On by Tori Amos
Well, I am on a mission. I am on my first reading vacation of the year, and so far, it's going quite well. I have already read a few amazing books.
I would also like to welcome any newcomers with open arms. I know I've shown the way here to quite a few people recently, so I hope you enjoy the reviews and please feel free to comment on any post. If you liked a book, leave a comment and perhaps we can get a discussion going. If you would like more information about a book, feel free to leave a coment and ask. On the side of the sceen under "tags" you can click on any of the book titles or authors to find reviews of the books, and possibly more surprises. If you have read a good book lately and would like to share a review, please feel free to post here. I know I'm always looking for another good book to read and I would appreciate it. Most important, have fun!!
One more thing, I have posted this on my own livejournal, but for everyone else, here is my list of upcoming books for 2008. There are a lot of sequels and some great new books to look forward to. I update this list often, so keep checking!! Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/GIANT-list-of-upco
See you very soon with more reviews!!!
(you know, there is a Tori Amos song for every occasion)
I would also like to welcome any newcomers with open arms. I know I've shown the way here to quite a few people recently, so I hope you enjoy the reviews and please feel free to comment on any post. If you liked a book, leave a comment and perhaps we can get a discussion going. If you would like more information about a book, feel free to leave a coment and ask. On the side of the sceen under "tags" you can click on any of the book titles or authors to find reviews of the books, and possibly more surprises. If you have read a good book lately and would like to share a review, please feel free to post here. I know I'm always looking for another good book to read and I would appreciate it. Most important, have fun!!
One more thing, I have posted this on my own livejournal, but for everyone else, here is my list of upcoming books for 2008. There are a lot of sequels and some great new books to look forward to. I update this list often, so keep checking!! Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/GIANT-list-of-upco
See you very soon with more reviews!!!
(you know, there is a Tori Amos song for every occasion)
- Location:Mount Olympus
- Mood:
energetic - Music:Pandora by Tori Amos
Oh, I recently read the most wonderful books. My new favorite thing right now is Reincarnation by Suzanne Weyn and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Reincarnaion by Suzanne Weyn:
Reincarnaion by Suzanne Weyn:
( Then.... )
- Mood: hopeful
- Music:The Sound of Pulling Heaven Down by Blue October
Well, the presents are unwrapped and confetti has fallen. Now we begin a new year, with many new books. Now that the mayhem of the season has passed, I can get back to reading. In the new year I resolve to do much more of it, and I will keep everyone updated on my progress right here.
I will begin with a spooky book that you may want to read with the lights on and the closet door securely closed. It is Project 17 by Laurie Faria Stolarz.
I will begin with a spooky book that you may want to read with the lights on and the closet door securely closed. It is Project 17 by Laurie Faria Stolarz.
- Location:Danvers State Hospital
- Mood:
scared - Music:Bells for Her by Tori Amos
I just thought I would pop by to let you know that I came across an interview of Laurie Faria Stolarz. Her new book Project 17 will be released this month. I am so excited about this one! I loved her previous work (Blue is for Nightmares series, Bleed). She also talks about her next series here. Yay! Another book to look forward to! If you are as excited as I am about Project 17, check this interview out. If you have not read her books yet, get to a bookstore, immediately!
Laurie Faria Stolarz interview:
http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2
Other books:
As soon as Project 17 is released I will post a review!
Laurie Faria Stolarz interview:
http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2
Other books:
As soon as Project 17 is released I will post a review!
- Location:somewhere spooky
- Mood: excited
- Music:Happy Phantom by Tori Amos
The holiday shopping season continues to keep me very busy, but I made time to read two very cool books. The Outcasts by L.S. Matthews and The Night Wanderer: A Native Gothic Novel by Drew Hayden Taylor.
Before I get to the reviews, I would like to share a few things.
First, there is a fantasic interview with Libba Bray that she had posted on her livejournal. As you may know, her latest book The Sweet Far Thing will be released on December 26th. I am counting down the seconds!! I thought I would post the link to her interview. And by the way Libba, I actually do have a shelf I would call "Vicrorian Fever-Dream Glam-Rock Opera with Beasties"!! :
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/Libba-Bray-S
Next I thought I would give you a peek at the books you have to look forward to in 2008 and the remainder of this year. This is my own compiled list. I could not fit everything on it, but I will constantly update it as new books are announced and the ones on the list become available:
http://www.amazon.com/GIANT-list-of-upco
My last gift to you today is something a little diferent. It has nothing to do with books, well perhaps manga. This is where I get some of my super-cool hats. Click on the animal to see all the fuzzy goodness. Happy Holidays!!
http://pawstar.com/merch_product_categor
Before I get to the reviews, I would like to share a few things.
First, there is a fantasic interview with Libba Bray that she had posted on her livejournal. As you may know, her latest book The Sweet Far Thing will be released on December 26th. I am counting down the seconds!! I thought I would post the link to her interview. And by the way Libba, I actually do have a shelf I would call "Vicrorian Fever-Dream Glam-Rock Opera with Beasties"!! :
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/Libba-Bray-S
Next I thought I would give you a peek at the books you have to look forward to in 2008 and the remainder of this year. This is my own compiled list. I could not fit everything on it, but I will constantly update it as new books are announced and the ones on the list become available:
http://www.amazon.com/GIANT-list-of-upco
My last gift to you today is something a little diferent. It has nothing to do with books, well perhaps manga. This is where I get some of my super-cool hats. Click on the animal to see all the fuzzy goodness. Happy Holidays!!
http://pawstar.com/merch_product_categor
- Location:another dimention
- Mood: calm
- Music:Get Back by The Beatles
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