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Top Ten Tuesday (#121) (01/19/16) Top Ten Books I've Recently Added To My TBR

1/19/2016

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
 

Top Ten Fifteen Books I've Recently Added To My TBR (The best of ALA Mid-Winter)


This list is supposed to be books that I recently added to my TBR list/pile. Just an FYI, I differentiate between a pile and a list. My pile is the books I have either physically or electronically.  Those that are on my list I may or may not have.  So this list is strictly those that have been added to my pile, most likely they were added to my list a while ago.

Since I got back from ALA last week and all my books recently arrived, and there were a lot more than 15, these are the books I'm most excited to read that I picked up at ALA, I just couldn't limit myself to only listing the ten I'm most excited to read, so I had to extend it.  I am actually proud of myself, I really made an effort to limit the number of books I picked up, and for the most part I was pretty successful in keeping to my goal.  Here are my 10.


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25663637-when-we-collided
Expected publication: April 5th 2016 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens

I made a point to go to Bloomsbury to get this book.  Emery Lord is one of my favorite YA authors, so I made sure I had a copy of this book. On a separate note, I brought four books back with me in my suitcase because I wanted to make sure there was no way I was losing it.  This was one of the four.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27067869-remembrance
Expected publication: February 2nd 2016 by William Morrow 

The second book that ended up in my suitcase, I was walking and I saw someone with a finished copy of this book.  Needless to say I booked it to the Harper Collins booth to pick up my own copy.  I can't wait to read the continuation of this series.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23174274-glass-sword
Expected publication: February 9th 2016 by HarperTeen 

I may, or may not have positioned myself at the door nearest to Harper Collins so I could beeline right to their booth to get this book. I would have been devastated if they hadn't put this out the first day, because I lost out on other books I really wanted since I was in session and wasn't around when they set them out. Lucky for me, they had a nice big stack of them. This one also ended up in my suitcase.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26109391-highly-illogical-behavior
Expected publication: May 10th 2016 by Dial Books

There are so many things I love about going to ALA. From getting fired up from a professional aspect, networking with my colleagues, to meeting authors, and to situations that are similar to this one.  I had NO idea that Penguin had picked up the rights to this book.  John Corey Whaley's first two books were published by Simon and Schuster, and I would have been looking to them for his new book. I quickly found out that this book is from Penguin. They had a scheduled passing out of this title, and I may or may not have been one of the first five in line to pick up my copy.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23203106-wink-poppy-midnight
Expected publication: March 22nd 2016 by Dial Books 

 The final book that in put my suitcase, I am so excited I got a copy of this book.  Her books are just so twisty and interesting, and I can't read to read this one.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22840421-my-lady-jane
Expected publication: June 7th 2016 by HarperTeen

I don't have a good excuse for not putting this book into my suitcase other than by time I got a copy I was pretty brain dead. I adore these authors, so I'm hoping this book will live up to all my expectations.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27069136-beware-that-girl
Expected publication: May 31st 2016 by Delacorte Press

I used to read a ton of mysteries, but I don't read nearly as many anymore. This one looks awesome though. It's set in NYC which I love (see next week's TTT), and it's set in a private school which is another thing I love.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26085520-everland?from_search=true&search_version=service
Expected publication: May 10th 2016 by Scholastic Press

I do enjoy a good retelling, and this looks like it could turn the Peter Pan story on it's head. I can't wait to see how this come together.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25785357-firstlife
Expected publication: February 23rd 2016 by Harlequin Teen

This is so not my normal read, however, I adored Showalter's last YA series, so I am looking forward to reading this book. I don't think I've ever read anything like it, so wish me luck!

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26030737-the-new-guy
Expected publication: April 5th 2016 by Poppy

I love a good romantic contemporary that won't tax my brain. This looks like it will be perfect to fulfill that need.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23716100-rocks-fall-everyone-dies?from_search=true&search_version=service
Expected publication: June 7th 2016 by Kathy Dawson Books 

The publisher gave me quite the scoop on this book and it sounds bizzare yet awesome.  I really enjoyed Ribar's first series, so I am looking forward to getting to this book.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26067503-shuffle-repeat?from_search=true&search_version=service
Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by Random House Books for Young Readers

I've been burned by books that claim that they are part this or that and if you are a fan of this, you'll love this book. But the tag on Goodreads on this book combine everything I love. That's all I need to know to make this book one that I can't wait to dig into.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25203675-the-star-touched-queen?from_search=true&search_version=service
Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by St. Martin's Griffin

This looks like it will be an awesome fantasy. I don't read much fantasy, when it's done right, I adore it. I hope this book lives up to my expectations.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22537367-summer-of-sloane?from_search=true&search_version=service
Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by Disney-Hyperion

I'm going to age myself a bit, but one of my favorite books from way back was a book called Follow That Boy. I read the heck out of it, maybe 30+ times. The reason I bring this up is that the book takes place in Hawaii, and while this book looks to be quite different, there is something about the description that makes me think of that old favorite. Therefore, I am really excited to read this book.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25756328-love-gelato?from_search=true&search_version=service
Expected publication: April 12th 2016 by Simon Pulse

It take place in Italy. Nothing else needs to be said. I am a sucker for books that take place in certain locations, and Italy is one of them.


Top Ten Tuesday (#119) (01/12/16) Top Ten 2015 Releases I Meant To Get To But Didn't

1/12/2016

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
 

Top Ten 2015 Releases I Meant To Get To But Didn't


This list is always so depressing.  I read a ton of books last year, but they weren't what I planned to read or anticipated reading. Last year I did pretty well in using this list and going back and reading the 2014 books I missed out on, so I am hopeful I can still read many of these.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24644814-see-how-they-run

In my defense this came out at the very end of the year, so I only had a few days to read it. I will most likely be reading it by the end of January.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24751478-soundless

I really wanted to read this book, but I heard so many mixed reviews, it stopped being a priority.  I do hope to get to it eventually.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23453083-trust-me-i-m-trouble

I enjoyed the first book, and I have no good reason why I didn't read this second one. I don't know if I'm going to get to it this year either.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23734628-carry-on

It's Rainbow Rowell, I have no good reason why I didn't read this book.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22715908-cold-burn-of-magic

I adored her last YA series, and I was really looking forward to starting this series, for some reason I never got around to it.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23281943-deadly-design

This one is the one I have the most guilt about. The publisher sent me a finished copy, but I had so many ebooks to read and review, I never got a chance to get to this one. I really need to make it a priority.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22836576-the-death-code

This is another book where I enjoyed the first book in the series and had every intention of continuing to read it, I just didn't get a chance.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23310751-first-then

I love a good contemporary book, and I heard so many amazing things about this one.  I just never got to it.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22736613-hold-me-closer

I really wanted to read the continuing adventures of Tiny Cooper, I just never found the time.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23310763-the-anatomical-shape-of-a-heart

It's got everything I love in a book and I should have made the time for it.  I do want to read it this year.


Top Ten Tuesday (#118) (12/29/15) Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For The First Half of 2016

1/05/2016

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.
 
Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For The First Half of 2016


I was on vacation last week and didn't get to post this, and since I am terrible at resolutions, I am going back and posting this list.  I love that the list gets split between the first and second half of the year.  I agree with the logic, the books that come out later in the year just don't get the love.  Here are the books that I am most anticipating that will be published between January 1st through June 30th.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23308084-the-rose-and-the-dagger
 Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by Putnam Juvenile

The first book in this series was my favorite of last year, so it stands to reason, this is my most anticipated book this year.  I want a copy of it NOW.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25022128-inferno
 Expected publication: January 7th 2016 by Chicken House

I liked the first book in this series, so I am looking forward to the second. Full disclose, I will probably have to go refresh my memory on the first book, but the Romeo and Juliette factor of this series has me intrigued. 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24157347-the-last-boy-and-girl-in-the-world
Expected publication: April 26th 2016 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Siobhan Vivian, wrote one of my all time favorite books, so I will always eagerly anticipate any future books she writes.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25663637-when-we-collided
Expected publication: April 5th 2016 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens

Emery Lord is becoming one of my go-to authors when I want an awesome contemporary read.  All her books are just so well done. 

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25518205-lady-renegades
Expected publication: April 12th 2016 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

I can't wait to find out how this final book in the series turns out.  I've really enjoyed this series so far. Between the kick butt heroine, the paranormal element, and the humor that are a trademark f Rachel Hawkins' books, this one is a must read.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26074181-the-crown
 Expected publication: May 3rd 2016 by HarperTeen

My love/hate relationship with this series will continue as I read this next (final?) installment in the series. If the series does last much longer, we may have to break up though.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27272506-the-glittering-court
 Expected publication: April 5th 2016 by Razorbill

I love Richelle Mead, so this book is a must read for me. This may also be one of my favorite covers of any of her YA books, so that always helps.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26109391-highly-illogical-behavior
Expected publication: May 10th 2016 by Dial Books

I finally read a JCW book this past year, and it was pretty awesome. That means this book becomes one of the most anticipated books for me.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23174274-glass-sword
Expected publication: February 9th 2016 by HarperTeen

I read the first book in the series pretty late in the year, pretty much when I saw it popping up on so many people best books of 2015 lists.  I can't wait to read where the story goes next.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17302879-remembrance
Expected publication: February 2nd 2016 by William Morrow

The lone adult book on my list. But really it's kind of a fake adult book since it continues a YA series. Either way I can't wait to see what these characters are up to.