Waiting on Wednesday (12) : The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan

The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan

Release on: March 9, 2010

Gabry lives a quiet life. As safe a life as is possible in a town trapped between a forest and the ocean, in a world teeming with the dead, who constantly hunger for those still living. She’s content on her side of the Barrier, happy to let her friends dream of the Dark City up the coast while she watches from the top of her lighthouse. But there are threats the Barrier cannot hold back. Threats like the secrets Gabry’s mother thought she left behind when she escaped from the Sisterhood and the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Like the cult of religious zealots who worship the dead. Like the stranger from the forest who seems to know Gabry. And suddenly, everything is changing. One reckless moment, and half of Gabry’s generation is dead, the other half imprisoned. Now Gabry only knows one thing: she must face the forest of her mother’s past in order to save herself and the one she loves.

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This is the sequel to The Forest of Hands and Teeth, which was one of my favorite books this year. I can’t wait to get back into the world Carrie Ryan has created.

Additional Links:

 Carrie Ryan’s Website & Twitter

"Waiting on Wednesday" was created by Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Waiting on Wednesday (7) : Love is the Higher Law by David Levithan

Love is the Higher Law by David Levithan

Release on: August 25, 2009

First there is a Before, and then there is an After. . .
The lives of three teens—Claire, Jasper, and Peter—are altered forever on September 11, 2001. Claire, a high school junior, has to get to her younger brother in his classroom. Jasper, a college sophomore from Brooklyn, wakes to his parents’ frantic calls from Korea, wondering if he’s okay. Peter, a classmate of Claire’s, has to make his way back to school as everything happens around him.
Here are three teens whose intertwining lives are reshaped by this catastrophic event. As each gets to know the other, their moments become wound around each other’s in a way that leads to new understandings, new friendships, and new levels of awareness for the world around them and the people close by.
David Levithan has written a novel of loss and grief, but also one of hope and redemption as his characters slowly learn to move forward in their lives, despite being changed forever.

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I love David Levithan and I’ve heard great things about this book! Crazy excited!

Additional Links:

David Levithan’s Website

"Waiting on Wednesday" was created by Jill at Breaking The Spine.

In My Mailbox (3)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren and was inspired by Alea @ Pop Culture Junkie.

Received:

• Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (ARC) (I actually got this while I was away and have already read it.)
• Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens
  

Bought:

• Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (reading now, quite cute)
• Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink (Writing reminds me of Libba Bray.)
• My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (felt the need to buy it. I love this book)
• The Devouring by Simon Holt
• The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams

Other:

• The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Gothgirl by Barry Lyga (for a contest)

So what did you get in the mail this week?

Debrief : Week of August 2

Debrief is a new blog feature I will do every Saturday to talk about all the things I did on the blog in the past week and my goals for next week.

Sunday (8/2/09) Away.

Monday (8/3/09) Away.

Tuesday (8/4/09) Posted about the Nonfiction Challenge (which you all should join).

Wednesday (8/5/09) I posted my Waiting on Wednesday with Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation.

Thursday (8/6/09) I posted my review of Heavenly by Jennifer Laurens.

Friday (8/7/09) I posted my review of How Not to be Popular.

Saturday (8/8/09) Nothing.

My goal for next week is to post three reviews.

Waiting on Wednesday (6) : Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation

Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse

Release on: September 9, 2009

Bran Hambric was found locked in a bank vault at six years old, with no memory of his past. For years, he has lived with one of the bankers, wondering why he was left behind -- until one night, when he is fourteen, he is suddenly confronted by a maddened creature, speaking of Bran’s true past and trying to kidnap him.
Bran finds that he is at the center of a plot which started years before he was even born: the plot of a deadly curse his mother created…and one that her former masters are hunting for him to complete.
Haunted by the spirit of his mother’s master and living in a city where magic is illegal, Bran must undo the crimes of his past...before it is too late.

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I heard about Kaleb through Maureen Johnson and was immediately excited for this book. For one thing, there are gnomes. Also, Kaleb is still in college and he has a whole series of books! That really inspired me. Can’t wait to get a copy of this one!

Also, check out the trailer for this one. I don’t really watch book trailers, but I love this one. And the music in the background? Kaleb composed it!

Additional Links:

Read An Excerpt | Kaleb Nation’s Website & Twitter

"Waiting on Wednesday" was created by Jill at Breaking The Spine.

Waiting on Wednesday (5) : Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink

Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zine

Release on: August 1, 2009

An ancient prophecy divides two sisters-
One good...
One evil...
Who will prevail?
Twin sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe have just become orphans. They have also become enemies. As they discover their roles in a prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other, the girls find themselves entangled in a mystery that involves a tattoo-like mark, their parents' deaths, a boy, a book, and a lifetime of secrets.
Lia and Alice don't know whom they can trust.
They just know they can't trust each other.

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I’ve heard so many great things about this book, and the best part is it comes out this Saturday!

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Additional Links:

Read An Excerpt | Michelle Zink’s Website & Twitter

"Waiting on Wednesday" was created by Jill at Breaking The Spine.

In My Mailbox (2)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren and was inspired by Alea @ Pop Culture Junkie.

Recieved:
None. :[




Bought:

• Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd
• The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong (already read this and all I can say is wow.
• The Demon’s Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan
• Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev

Library:

• Swoon by Nina Malin (read it, but unsure how I felt about it.)
• Killing Britney by Sean Olin
• Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols
• Gentleman by Michael Northrop
• Princess Ben by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
• Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
• Because I Am Furniture by Thalia Chaltas
• Let It Snow by Maureen Johnson, John Green, and Lauren Myracle (Read the John Green part only)

So what did you get in the mail this week?

Waiting on Wednesday (4) : All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab

All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab

Release on: January 12, 2010

(from Anna Jarzab’s website):

All Unquiet Things centers around the murder of teen heiress Carly Ribelli, who was found shot to death a mile from her house in a wealthy Northern California suburb. Carly’s uncle, a dissolute alcoholic, was convicted of the crime, but a year later his daughter still doesn’t believe her father is guilty. Determined to prove his innocence, Audrey Ribelli contacts Carly’s ex-boyfriend, Neily Monroe, the boy who found Carly’s body. She is convinced that he knows more than he thinks about the events that led up to Carly’s death. Despite Neily’s initial reluctance, he and Audrey begin their investigation at the posh private school they attend, identifying prime suspects from among their spoiled classmates and digging up secrets about Carly’s past to get to the truth behind her murder.

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Yay! Tenners! This is a pretty early Tenner book (and for those who don’t know, that’s a super special awesome writer whose debut novel comes out in 2010) so I’m reaaalllyyy excited. Also. The cover. It’s beautiful. And Anna’s next book is apparently called Murder Burger. Which just adds to her awesomeness. So be on the lookout for this in January!

Now I ask you: what books are you waiting for?
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Additional Links:

Read An Excerpt | Anna Jarzab’s Website & Twitter

"Waiting on Wednesday" was created by Jill at Breaking The Spine.

In My Mailbox (1)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren and was inspired by Alea @ Pop Culture Junkie.


Recieved:

The Treasure Map of Boys by E. Lockhart

ARC
Release date: July 28, 2009

Ruby is back at Tate Prep, and it’s her thirty-seventh week in the state of Noboyfriend. Her panic attacks are bad, her love life is even worse, and what’s more:
Noel is writing her notes, Jackson is giving her frogs, Gideon is helping her cook, and Finn is making her brownies. Rumors are flying, and Ruby’s already-sucky reputation is heading downhill.
Not only that, she’s also: running a bake sale, learning the secrets of heavymetal therapy, encountering some seriously smelly feet, defending the rights of pygmy goats, and bodyguarding Noel from unwanted advances.
In this companion novel to The Boyfriend List and The Boy Book, Ruby struggles to secure some sort of mental health, to understand what constitutes a real friendship, and to find true love—if such a thing exists.

My very first ARC! And the first book I’ve received in the mail. I was super excited.

I also got a Hush, Hush T-Shirt that I won.

Library:

• Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
• Skin Deep by E.M. Crane
• Wicked Lovely by Melissa MArr
• Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon
• The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
• A Map of the Known World by Lise Ann Sandel
• Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day Georgel

So what did you get in the mail this week?

Waiting on Wednesday (3): Double Feature - Shiver & Going Bovine

To make up for not posting anything last week (I had a huge exam the next day and couldn't be bothered), I'm going to post TWO books today. And they are:

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Release on: August 1, 2009

(from Goodreads):

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf--her wolf--is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human . . . until the cold makes him shift back again.

Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human--or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.

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Additional Links:

Maggie Stiefvater's Website | Maggie Stiefvater's Blog

Going Bovine by Libba Bray

Release on: September 22, 2009

(from Amazon):

Can Cameron find what he's looking for?


All 16-year-old Cameron wants is to get through high school—and life in general—with a minimum of effort. It's not a lot to ask. But that's before he's given some bad news: he's sick and he's going to die. Which totally sucks. Hope arrives in the winged form of Dulcie, a loopy punk angel/possible hallucination with a bad sugar habit. She tells Cam there is a cure—if he's willing to go in search of it. With the help of a death-obsessed, video-gaming dwarf and a yard gnome, Cam sets off on the mother of all road trips through a twisted America into the heart of what matters most.

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Note from Mik: I am super excited for this book. Libba Bray is my favorite author. I LOVED the Gemma Doyle Trilogy and the excerpt looks awesome. Plus all the reviews I've seen say this is amazing. So I'm really, really excited this one.

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Additional Links:

Libba Bray's Website | Libba Bray's Blog

"Waiting on Wednesday" was created by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

What's On Your Desk Wednesday?

So, I was tagged by Kristi @ The Story Siren to show pictures of my desk. A note: one of the rules is that you can't clean your desk! So please forgive the end-of-the-year clutter. It's pretty gross, I know.

Photo Time!

5 Bookish Things:

• You can see my To Be Reviewed pile, which includes The Boy Book, A Little Friendly Advice, This Is What I Want to Tell You, How Not To Be Popular, and Just One Wish (the rest are scattered throughout my room).
• You can also see the book I'm currently reading, The Amaranth Enchantment, on the right picture.
• The blue notebook is where I keep my reviews.
• The green paper is the beginning of a review I did for The Dust of 100 Dogs when I couldn't find my notebook and needed to write it down.
• There's a piece of sheet music that is hiding two clarinet books.

5 Nonbookish Things:

• My cough drops. In case I get a sore throat, I keep them on hand.
• My sunglasses. I never wear them. They look ridiculous. But I have nowhere to put them.
• My tablet (that little silver square). I love to doodle with it. Though my pen is MIA... (I really need to clean up!)
• Nail polish. One is green and behind there is a clear one with sparkles (I'm wearing it right now).
• My mousse. I use it to keep my bangs in tact when they won't behave. The nozzle broke off one day, so it doesn't work very well.

5 People I tag:

• Khy @ Frenetic Reader
• Kelsey @ Reading Keeps You Sane
• Natasha @ Maw Books Blog
• Emily @ Emily's Reading Room
• You! (If you are not mentioned above).
  

Waiting On Wednesday (2): Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Release on: October 13, 2009

(From Simon & Schuster:)

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along.

With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

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Additional Links:

Becca Fitzpatrick's Website | Becca's Blog | Excerpts

"Waiting on Wednesday" was created by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

(On a side note, this happens to be one of the best covers I've ever seen.)

Waiting on Wednesday (1): Never Cry Werewolf by Heather Davis

Never Cry Werewolf by Heather Davis
Release on: September 1, 2009

(From the author's website:)

"Moonlight can totally change your life.
And it all starts so simply.
You. Him. The moon. You're toast."

Okay, so maybe Shelby has made a few mistakes with boys lately (how was she supposed to know Wes had "borrowed" that Porsche?). But her step-mother totally overreacts when she catches Shelby in a post-curfew kiss with a hot senior. Suddenly Shelby's summer plans are on the shelf, and she's being packed off to brat camp. It's good-bye, prom dress; hello, hiking boots.

Things start looking up, though, when Shelby meets fellow camper (and son of a rock star) Austin Bridges, III. But soon she realizes there's more to Austin than crush material—his family has a dark secret, and he wants Shelby's help guarding it. Shelby knows that she really shouldn't be getting tangled up with another bad boy…but who is she to turn her back on a guy in need, especially such a good looking one? One thing's for sure, that pesky full moon is about to get her into trouble all over again.

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Additional Links:

Heather Davis Website | Heather Davis Blog

"Waiting on Wednesday" was created by Jill at Breaking the Spine.