quotes Elisquared likes


"Saying 'I notice you're a nerd' is like saying, 'Hey, I notice that you'd rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you'd rather be thoughtful than be vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan. Why is that?' In fact, it seems to me that most contemporary insults are pretty lame. Even 'lame' is kind of lame. Saying 'You're lame' is like saying 'You walk with a limp.' Yeah, whatever, so does 50 Cent, and he's done all right for himself."— John Green

7.31.2012

Teaser Tuesday (49)


Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be ReadingAnyone can play along! Just do the following!

  • Grab your current read.
  • Open to a random page.
  • Share a few teaser sentences from somewhere on that page.
  • MAKE SURE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (you don't want to give too much away and ruin the book for other readers)
Share the title and author too, so that other readers can add your book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!
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The Wishing Spell
by Chris Colfer
Publication Date: July 17, 2012


         Alex sat up and looked around her room and finally found what was making the noise. It was coming from inside The Land of Stories on her nightstand and, to her amazement, the pages were unmistakably glowing.
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I have been waiting for this book to come out since I heard of it!  I really adore Chris Colfer, as an actor and as an activist.  Now I can adore him as an author as well!  The Wishing Spell is an amazing debut book; it is funny, action-packed, relatable for kids, and really twists the traditions of fairy tales.  Very well-crafted, this is a middle-grade that people shouldn't miss!

7.29.2012

Poetry Sunday (17)


This is a fabulous blog feature here at Eli to the nth! Poetry is one of my passions, but I often don't have an opportunity to share that passion. This feature gives me the perfect opportunity to do so! Thanks to Genna from Reading, Writing, and the World of Words, who created this awesome feature and gave me the permission to host it here, as well as, use her graphic!
Today I'm feeling some women power, so I have one of the champions of women: Maya Angelou.  I love her work, and this is one of my favorite poems written by her.

Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

In My Mailbox (48)



In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi of The Story Siren and inspired by one of her friends, Alea of Pop Culture Junkie, where we get to post about the books we receive each week through publishers/authors, our own purchases, contests won, and libraries.
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I hope you guys all had a great book week!

7.26.2012

Trailer Thursday (25)


Today I'm bringing you the trailer to the last book in the Paranormalcy series by Kiersten White.  I can't wait to get my hands on this one; luckily it came out this week on the 24th!  If you haven't read this series, you need to check it out!

by Kiersten White
Published Date: July 24, 2012

7.25.2012

Chopsticks (Review)


TitleChopsticks
Edition: Paperback, 272 pages
PublisherRazorbill
Publication Date: February 2, 2012
Source: Borrowed from library









The Summary
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After her mother died, Glory retreated into herself and her music. Her single father raised her as a piano prodigy, with a rigid schedule and the goal of playing sold-out shows across the globe. Now, as a teenager, Glory has disappeared. As we flash back to the events leading up to her disappearance, we see a girl on the precipice of disaster. Brilliant and lonely, Glory is drawn to an artistic new boy, Frank, who moves in next door. The farther she falls, the deeper she spirals into madness. Before long, Glory is unable to play anything but the song "Chopsticks."

But nothing is what it seems, and Glory's reality is not reality at all. In this stunningly moving novel told in photographs, pictures, and words, it's up to the reader to decide what is real, what is imagined, and what has been madness all along....
(Goodreads)
My Opinion
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Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony & Rodrigo Corral was one of the most original and visually-arresting books I have ever read.  The story told is one of beauty, fear, love, and madness all framed through photographs, images, and objects with the text being there to simply add another layer.  A visual feast, the reader is drawn in so deep you'll feel as if you lived in the book.

The story is emotionally charged.  It is the characters that make the plot evolve.  Glory is a piano prodigy.  Starting at a young age, she plays for hundreds, and is the next "wiz kid" of the classical world.  But after the death of her mother, Glory starts to break down, dissolving further and further until all she can play is "Chopsticks".  During this time, a young artist named Frank moves in next door with his family.  Glory and Frank find each other, connecting in a way that transcends the ordinary, working to balance the madness that threatens to consume Glory.

Now you may think you figure all that out right away, but I found you have to read through the book several times before parts of it start to click.  The ending of Glory and Frank's journey is left up to the reader to decide.  There are clues in each image and photo, in each text message and note, but you have to decipher the meaning behind it all.  This is what makes the story so real.  It is just as if you were watching someone's life; you never get the whole meaning at once and sometimes things will always be hidden.  At times I was frustrated, but I kept going back with the promise of finding something new.

There are several layers, not only to the story but to the books as there is an interactive digital version for your computer and iPad.  I bought it and there are videos added in, as well as additional images whch create an even more intimate view of the book.  The interactive book is only $6.99 on iTunes and I think it was well worth the cost.

Chopsticks is the start of a new way to tell stories, perfect for such a technology driven time.  Living in such a visual and fast-paced world, I really appreciated the innovation and time it took to create such a unique experience.  Beautiful and haunting, Chopsticks Jessica Anthony & Rodrigo Corral is one of the coolest books of this year!

Extras
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Book trailer for Chopsticks


Final Rating
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Book Cover: 4.5/5
Book Title: 4/5
Plot: 9/10
Characters: 9.5/10
Writing (photos, drawings, etc): 10/10
Ending: 8.5/10
Overall: 45.5/50: A- 

I Love Books, Don't You?


We Love Books Tag
Started by RyanReadsBooks

What one book from your collection would you keep if all the rest had to be thrown out or taken away? (just one book!)
Each time you read, do you like to have something to munch on or to drink next to you?

Love of books: when did it start and what was one of the first books that you read?
One book you would never go back and re-read ever?
Very romantic or very full of action?
End of a book: cliffhanger or no cliffhanger?

Big books or small books?
Only one genre or a mixture?
Olden day books, present day, or future? (Victorian era type books, present day, or dystopian type books)
Katniss or Hermione?
Stand alone or Series?

Waiting on Wednesday (48)



Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we seriously can’t wait for.

 Here's my pick for the week, that I seriously can't wait for:


by Jackson Pearce
Publication Date: September 13, 2013
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Celia Reynolds is the youngest in a set of triplets and the one with the least valuable power. Anne can see the future, and Jane can see the present, but all Celia can see is the past. And the past seems so insignificant -- until Celia meets Lo. 

Lo doesn't know who she is. Or who she was. Once a human, she is now almost entirely a creature of the sea -- a nymph, an ocean girl, a mermaid -- all terms too pretty for the soulless monster she knows she's becoming. Lo clings to shreds of her former self, fighting to remember her past, even as she's tempted to embrace her dark immortality. 

When a handsome boy named Jude falls off a pier and into the ocean, Celia and Lo work together to rescue him from the waves. The two form a friendship, but soon they find themselves competing for Jude's affection. Lo wants more than that, though. According to the ocean girls, there's only one way for Lo to earn back her humanity. She must persuade a mortal to love her . . . and steal his soul.
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If you love fairy tale retellings and you haven't read any of Jackson Pearce's books then you are missing out!  Seriously, Fathomless is an awesome re-imagining of The Little Mermaid in true Jackson Pearce fashion: edgy, romantic, and intense!  I'm so excited to get this in my grubby paws!  The only disappointing thing is that it won't match the amazing covers of Sisters Red and Sweetly.  But that seems to be the only disappointment coming.

7.24.2012

Top Ten Tuesday (26)


Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. This meme was created because they are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. They'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!
Each week they will post a new Top Ten list complete with one of their bloggers’ answers. Everyone is welcome to join. All they ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND post a comment on our post with a link to your Top Ten Tuesday post to share with us and all those who are participating. If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment.
The topic this week is: 

Top Ten Most Vivid Worlds/Settings in Books!
  1. The Spaceship Godspeed - The world of Across the Universe by Beth Revis takes place on a self-contained spaceship, hurtling through space towards a new planet.  The society within the setting makes the different levels of the ship that much more mysterious.  The scope of the ship is also ridiculous.  I just love the idea of an entire world contained on a ship stuck millions of miles away from anything else.

  2. The Magical World of Harry Potter - You can't tell me that you've never imagined yourself within Hogwarts or Diagon Alley.  Every kid (and adult) who has experienced the amazing world of the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling wished they could live there.  Luckily for me, I can hop to the next best thing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure.  I can pretend I'm just another student at Hogwarts!

  3. The Rot and Ruin - This wasteland holds the skeleton of the America we know in Jonathan Maberry's Rot & Ruin.  Filled with zombies, you can't just stroll along outside of Mountainside, the main human community fo the story. But that's what makes this crazy, scary place the perfect setting for a dystopic horror story.

  4. Chicago - Of course from the list, you can figure out I don't mean just any old Chicago.  No, I'm talking about the dystopic Chicago readers see in Divergent by Veronica Roth.  Less the city itself, except for some key scenes, it's the factions that have developed which make Chicago so cool.  The different living spaces reflect the job and spirit of each faction, and I can't wait to find out more about each!

  5. S.A.S.S. series - Each of the S.A.S.S. (Students Across the Seven Seas) books take place in a different country, from China to Mexico.  I get entrapped by the countries in each book, wishing I could jet off to visit each one.  I love the details that each author chooses to include, making each place feel very real!

  6. Middle Earth - I can't complete this list without talking about the amazing world created in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series.  Middle Earth has so many different parts that it is mind-boggling.  I think my favorite place is The Shire; I love the thought of second breakfast, and the happiness exuding from each Hobbit.  Of course the opposite of that can be found as well; Mordor is filled with evil and danger.  Just an amazing work of world-building, so well-crafted it feels real.

  7. Narnia - Tolkien isn't the only one who crafted an iconic world which has been beloved for many years; C. S. Lewis gave us an amazing world in his Chronicles of Narnia.  In each book, the reader discovers more and more of this magical land filled with talking animals and ice queens.  The countryside is lush and brimming with adventure.  I think the best story is the creation story of Narnia itself.  I always dreamed I was with the Kings and Queens of Narnia, racing around the world, saving the day!

  8. Westros & Essos - If you think Tolkien's world was epic, then you will definitely love the world of Westros & Essos in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.  From the Dothraki Sea is Essos to King's Landing, the capital of Westros, each is described and envisioned on a grand scale.  Not always a place I want to visit, but still breathtaking for multiple reasons.  Definitely an epic setting for an epic story!

  9. Emelan - There isn't a fantasy world that I would rather live in then the world of Emelan.  In Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic series the four protagonists live at Winding Circle temple, a place of learning and magic.  Each place visited takes on recognizable traits from different cultures in our world, but turns them so they are still original.  Summersea, in The Duchy of Emelan, is my favorite place, and a city I'd love to visit.

  10. 14th century Tuscany, Italy - I don't usually want to go back in time, but Lisa T. Bergren makes a great case for it in her River of Time series.  A lot less primitive then I imagined, Tuscany is a great backdrop to the romance happening to the two modern day protagonists.  Beautiful gowns, gallant knights, and a lush countryside, I can;t help but hope I fall back in time as well.

Teaser Tuesday (48)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be ReadingAnyone can play along! Just do the following!

  • Grab your current read.
  • Open to a random page.
  • Share a few teaser sentences from somewhere on that page.
  • MAKE SURE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (you don't want to give too much away and ruin the book for other readers)
Share the title and author too, so that other readers can add your book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!
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Avalon High
by Meg Cabot
Publication Date: December 15, 2006


         Good thing my legs were so strong.  If someone did jump out at me from the trees, I was pretty confident that I could deliver a good kick to his head.  And keep stomping on him until help came.
         It was right as I was thinking this that I saw him.  
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I love Meg Cabot!  Her Princess Diaries books are some of my favorites from my teen years.  She also has so many other awesome books, and Avalon High is no exception.  I love re-imaginings of mythology, and the re-imagining of King Arthur is great.  I'm really loving it so far, and the Disney movie was really good too!  Definitely a fun summer read!

7.19.2012

Bittersweet (Review)


TitleBittersweet
Author(s)Sarah Ockler
Edition: Hardcover, 378 pages
PublisherSimon Pulse
Publication Date: January 3, 2012
Source: Borrowed from library













The Summary
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Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life, and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she’s a girl who doesn’t believe in second chances... a girl who stays under the radar by baking cupcakes at her mom’s diner and obsessing over what might have been.

So when things start looking up and she has another shot at her dreams, Hudson is equal parts hopeful and terrified. Of course, this is also the moment a cute, sweet guy walks into her life... and starts serving up some seriously mixed signals. She’s got a lot on her plate, and for a girl who’s been burned before, risking it all is easier said than done.
It’s time for Hudson to ask herself what she really wants, and how much she’s willing to sacrifice to get it. Because in a place where opportunities are fleeting, she knows this chance may very well be her last...
(Goodreads)
My Opinion
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I feel in love with this book the moment I saw the trailer (check it out below).  I love cupcakes, so the niche caught my attention right away.  After I started reading, it was the characters and the writing that captured me, making Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler a delicious read.

I really liked Hudson, the protagonist.  She lives for her brother, Bug, who is a riot, and she also does what she can to help her mom.  Hudson's super funny and a little awkward, but she's all heart, even if it gets lost for a little bit.  Together with her best friend Dani, she's unstoppable.  I can just see us being friends in high school!  I love smart, witty girls, and Ockler wrote Hudson just that way.

But while I loved Hudson, I only liked Dani.  I didn't always agree with how she acted towards Hudson.  I felt she was pushy in many situations, and tried to get Hudson to just settle.  Another character that annoyed me more often than not was Hudson's Mom.  She kept trying to push her dream of running the diner on to Hudson, but never really considered if that was something Hudson wanted to do.  I felt she was discouraging, and there was no wonder why Hudson felt the need to hide things from her.  But even if I didn't like these characters too much, they were essential to the story, and acted as catalysts for some of Hudson's decisions.

The thing that knocked this book out of the park for me was Ockler's writing.  It was well-crafted and a great mix of sweet, snark, and poignant.  There were so many great one-liners that had me belly laughing, and a couple of frustrating scenes that made me grit my teeth.  Such a great balance throughout, making the story very realistic and a delight to read.  My favorite bit of writing was of the cupcake descriptions at the beginning of each chapter.  For example, "Red Hot Double Crush Cakes: Ginger vanilla cupcakes with chili-infused dark chocolate cream cheese frosting, dusted with cinnamon" is one of the many tasty cupcakes within the book, and it proceeds a chapter all about Hudson's crush.  I just love how Ockler matched the cakes with the chapters.  So cute, but also adds a little humor even to a difficult chapter.

Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler is a sugary sweet book full of yummy cupcakes and bitter issues.  But it's all topped off with a happy ending!  Go check it out at you local library or bookstore now!
Extras
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Book trailer for Bittersweet


Final Rating
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Book Cover: 4/5
Book Title: 4/5
Plot: 9/10
Characters: 9/10
Writing: 10/10
Ending: 9/10
Overall: 45/50: A-

Trailer Thursday (24)


Today I'm bringing you an intense trailer from a 2012 debut book!  This trailer definitely makes me want to read the book even more!  I love when trailers are like that; sometimes they're even better than movie trailers!

by C. J. Redwine
Published Date: August 28, 2012

DNF Reviews: Yay or Nay?


Lately, I have been reading many blogs which post DNF reviews.  For those of you who don't know, DNF stands for "Did Not Finish".  This is in reference to a book that, for whatever reason, the reviewer couldn't or wouldn't finish.  These reasons can range from "I didn't have the time, but I still liked it" to "This was the worst book on the face of this Earth".  Usually, at least for the ones I've encountered, they tend to land in the later category.

From what I can surmise, a DNF review serves the purpose of allowing a reviewer to tell exactly the reasons why he/she could not enjoy a book.  Characterization, writing, world development, the list goes on.  I can see the benefits to this.  It's always nice to read the other perspective on a book.  For instance, I loved a book I just read, Immortal City by Scott Speer, but a blogger I greatly admire didn't enjoy it at all.  See, people have a difference in tastes.  It happens.

However, with many DNFs that I've read, and this is no way pertaining to all DNF reviews, they turn into bitch sessions or "let's-tear-this-author-down" reviews.  Granted, that is part of freedom of speech, but I have to wonder, who does it benefit?  It doesn't benefit me to read some vitriol spewed rant. It does benefit me to read the logical reason why a person didn't finish a book.  This actually gives me reasons, not hate, to consider.

I understand that sometimes people really dislike a book.  I mean really dislike.  But let's face it, somewhere someone LOVES the book you hate (in addition to the author who probably worked really hard on it) so having some respect and decency when one writes a DNF is just good manners.  And while one has the right to review any book regardless of pages read, is it really fair to do so if they've only read 10-20 pages of a book?  Personally, I don't think so, as one can't possibly be informed on the actual content of the book.  But then again, I don't write DNF reviews period.

I guess the point I'm trying to make is that I understand the place for DNF reviews.  I think if done constructively and in a civilized tone, they actually benefit readers, and perhaps even writers in their future endeavors.  I think it's when they cross the line into hate reviews that it isn't necessary.  Negativity like that doesn't reflect well on anyone.

What do you think?  Do you write DNF reviews?  Do you think they serve a good purpose?  Do you hate them with a fiery passion?  Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

7.18.2012

Ripper (Review)


TitleRipper
Author(s)Amy Carol Reeves
Edition: Paperback, 340 pages
PublisherFlux
Publication Date: April 8, 2012
Source: Borrowed from library













The Summary
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In 1888, following her mother's sudden death, 17-year-old Arabella Sharp goes to live with her grandmother in a posh London neighborhood. At her grandmother's request, Abbie volunteers at Whitechapel Hospital, where she discovers a passion for helping the unfortunate women and children there. But within days, female patients begin turning up brutally murdered at the hands of Jack the Ripper.
(Goodreads)
My Opinion
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I love stories about Jack the Ripper!  I think it such a haunting, crazy, terrifying story.  And the fact that the murders were never solved allows for some many interpretations, giving me some excellent books to read.  Ripper by Amy Carol Reeves is one very good interpretation.

The story follows Arabella Sharp, a young lady in 1888, who lives with her wealthy grandmother in London after the death of her mother.  Not suited for the posh life, and with no desire to fit in, Abbie's grandmother, fed up with her behavior, declares that Abbie must volunteer at Whitechapel Hospital in order to gain perspective on how good she has it.  While Whitechapel is a hospital for poor women and prostitutes, Abbie does not see it as a punishment, but rather an opportunity to further her education.  That is where the story begins.

Abbie is a really great protagonist.  She s strong, loyal, and sticks to her convictions.  It would be so simple to give in to her grandmother's demands, and live a charmed, luxurious life.  But Abbie can't, as she was raised with a more realistic view on the world, and the urge to make her mark on the world.  The way Reeves crafts Abbie is fantastic; she is a dynamic round character that I wold follow down a dark alley to help save women in need any day.  She just is so strong, and a natural born leader.

There is a supernatural element to the story as well, but I can't give it away as it explains a part of the Ripper aspect.  But it does give the book another layer to explore in context of the already known history of the Whitechapel murders.  With the story being set in Victorian England during the time of the real murders, gives the story an air of mystery and danger that pushes the plot, making the action move faster and faster until the very intense climax.  Of course the ending promises more, and the mystery is far from over.

Ripper by Amy Carol Reeves was a delight to read.  Reminding me very much of Sherlock Holmes in style, the prose still maintained a fresh quality which I appreciated.  A 2012 debut, the story and the Ripper will latch on, and won't let you go till the bloody end.  Fast-paced and creepy, this is not a book to be missed!

Extras
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Book trailer for Ripper



Final Rating
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Book Cover: 3.5/5
Book Title: 3/5
Plot: 9/10
Characters: 9/10
Writing: 9/10
Ending: 9/10
Overall: 42.5/50: B+

Waiting on Wednesday (47)


Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we seriously can’t wait for.

 Here's my pick for the week, that I seriously can't wait for:


by Scott Speer
Publication Date: April 2013
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Maddy explores her Angel heritage—and struggles to get her wings—as the Angels and the humans head for a showdown. 
Life turned upside down for Maddy Montgomery when she found out she was half-Angel and was catapulted into the scene of flashbulbs, paparazzi, and fervent adulation that comes with being in the celebrity Angel world. 
And now Maddy must face the most difficult choice of her life. She’s been offered the chance to become a Guardian. This means dangerous and high-stakes training, with no guarantee that she can succeed. But more than that, it would mean leaving her mortal life behind—forever— and allying with the Angels at a time when their relationship with humans is heading for war...
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Ugh, I LOVED Immortal City by Scott Speers which is the first book in this series, that I can't WAIT to find out what happens to Maddy and Jacks!  Seriously great action book; the world Speers introduces the reader to is fun and so much like our own sometimes you have to wonder.  The mythos behind the Angels (at least what you get to see) is so intriguing.  I'm sure with Natural Born Angel we'll find out even more about the life and existence of the Angels.  I'm so excited, and you all should check these books out as well!

7.17.2012

Top Ten Tuesday (25)


Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. This meme was created because they are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. They'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!
Each week they will post a new Top Ten list complete with one of their bloggers’ answers. Everyone is welcome to join. All they ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND post a comment on our post with a link to your Top Ten Tuesday post to share with us and all those who are participating. If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment.
The topic this week is a free topic so I'm picking: 

Top Ten Books For People Who Like X Book!

One of my favorite genres is dystopia.  I love all the different ways a writer can craft a dystopic world.  For this reason, and the fact that I just read it's amazing sequel, my top ten books are for people who like Delirium


Enclave by Ann Aguirre
XVI by Julia Karr
The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Starters by Lissa Price
The Selection by Kiera Cass
The Declaration by Gemma Malley
Bumped by Megan McCafferty

Teaser Tuesday (47)


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 a few teaser sentences from somewhere on that page.
  • MAKE SURE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (you don't want to give too much away and ruin the book for other readers)
Share the title and author too, so that other readers can add your book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!
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by Arlaina Tibensky
Publication Date: July 26, 2011
     
         I once watched a collector kill a monarch butterfly on a nature show by putting it under a glass dome with a piece of cotton soaked in gasoline.  The insect's wings flapped less and less until they were perfectly still.
        Suffoction is a cruel way to go.
        I can't breathe under my bell jar either.
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I got this book last year at NCTE.  I got to chat a little with Arlaina, and she signed my copy (she's a HUGE Battlestar Galactica fan, by the way).  Unfortunately, I never got a chance to read it.  However, the other day I was scanning my bookshelves for something to read, and remembered that fact.  Thus, I am reading it now, and I'm loving it!  It has a stream-of-consciousness feel to it that I really like.  The writing is a beautiful blend of typical teen and soaring literature, coming together to create a unique voice in Keek, the main character.  Really great, especially for Sylvia Plath fans, as Keek compares her life to The Bell Jar.  I really recommend it!
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