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5.23.2012

Waiting on Wednesday (40)

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 (a little late this week, sorry!):

Fangirl

by Laurie Boyle Crompton

Publication Date: January 2013

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When comic-obsessed Blaze stands up to her evil ex, he posts a racy picture of her online and a battle of epic proportions ensues. Before she knows it, Zap! Thwack! Pow! Blaze becomes the target of intense bullying. She must learn to channel her inner-superhero if she hopes to gain the ultimate victory: rescuing herself.

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I love the premise of this, and that it is about channeling your inner superhero! I love going to science-fiction/comic conventions, so I definitely relate to the fangirl thing! I think comics are a great vehicle for teens to gain confidence because they can read stories about their favorite superhero overcoming obstacles (maybe even some of the same ones the teens go through) and being stronger for it. I'm really excited to see how Fangirl turns out!

5.22.2012

Teaser Tuesday (41)

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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Ripper
by Stefan Petrucha

Publication Date: March 1, 2012

A glint turned her head down to his side. His hand now held a long, sharp knife, its silver mixing with the gaslight's yellow. By the time Elizabeth B. Rowley looked back up, his right hand was at her throat. Any sound she might've made, any objection she might have raised, was stifled by his grip.

(Pg. 5)

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It's a little confusing, reading two books titled Ripper, but the stories couldn't be more different! I love re-tellings (as I've said so many times), and especially when it's about Jack the Ripper. I must admit to a slight fascination, and there have been some great books out about him lately. This one is set in New york, and the Pinkerton Detective Agency is on the case. So not only does this have the Ripper but the Pinkertons, another fascinating piece of history! I'm so excited to finish this!

Top Ten Tuesday (19)

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 Sites/Blogs/Vlogs You Read/Watch That Aren't About Books

I adore this week's topic, and I have some good blogs/vlogs to share with you all!

BLOGS:
A Beautiful Mess - A mix between fashion/lifestyle/diy, Elsie always inspires me!
Color Me Katie - Full of fun and bright photographs and craft projects, Katie turns each day into an adventure, and always brings a smile!
Oh Hey, What's Up? - A great lifestyle/general life blog that makes me laugh out loud; Corrin is also a larger girl like me, and I get so many fashion tips from her site!
All Lacquered Up - Did I ever mention I'm obsessed with nail polish? No? Well I am, and Michelle is the queen of nail polish!
Tumblr/Pinterest - Now I know these aren't a blog, but I literally spend most of day on these two sites; it's an addiction I want EVERYONE to get into!

VLOGS:
Crash Course - Not only is John Green an amazing author, he also really likes history. Here he teaches you all about different historical periods in a fun and engaging way! (now Hank Green is talking biology too!)
Sci Show - Speaking of Hank Green, he teaches us not only on Crash Course, but on Sci Show, the best show about science ever!! No seriously, he makes ME interested in science!
Improv Everywhere - This is a New York based prank/improv group founded by Charlie Todd. They are responsible for such classics as The No Pants Subway Ride & Frozen Gand Central Stations. Very entertaining, and makes me wish I could do it too!
Charlieissocoollike - Yes that is all one word, and it is about a 20-something English dude named Charlie who makes videos about whatever he wants. Sometimes tea, sometimes Doctor Who, but always fun!
Miss Glamorazzi - As much as I love nail polish, I also really like make-up, and Ingrid is one of my favorite "make-up gurus". She is so sweet, explains tutorials really well, and just so darn cute!

See I do have interests beyond books! How exciting! And I hope you found some fun new blogs/vlogs to check out! Leave links to some of your favorite non-book blogs/vlogs in the comments so I can check those out! DFTBA!

5.21.2012

Recommend A... (1)

Welcome to the first installment of "Recommend A...", a fun new meme created by Shanyn over at Chick Loves Lit. Shanyn will post a new prompt each week, and anyone interested in participating will post a book recommendation that follows the prompt. A different way to get recommendations!

This week's prompt is: Recommend a Book with Three Words in the Title!

Oh. My. Gods. & Goddess Boot Camp by Tera Lynn Childs

This is a great series about the Greek Gods! As you all know I love re-tellings of myths and fairy tales, and Tera Lynn Childs take on the gods & goddesses of Greece is awesome! Full of teenage drama, first loves, and the occasional power mishap, this is one set of books you don't want to miss!

5.20.2012

Poetry Sunday (13)

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 cute graphic!

Anonymous Lyric
By Connie Voisine

It was the summer of 1976 when I saw the moon fall down.

It broke like a hen’s egg on the sidewalk.

The garden roiled with weeds, hummed with gnats who settled clouds on my

oblivious siblings.

A great hunger insatiate to find / A dulcet ill, an evil sweetness blind.

A gush of yolk and then darker.

Somewhere a streetlamp disclosed the insides of a Chevy Impala—vinyl seats, the rear- view,

headrests and you, your hand through your hair.

An indistinguishable burning, failing bliss.

Because the earth’s core was cooling, all animals felt the urge to wander.

Wash down this whisper of you, the terrible must.

Maybe the core wasn’t cooling, but I felt a coolness in my mother.

That girl was shining me on.

In blue crayon, the bug-bitten siblings printed lyrics on the walls of my room.

I wrote the word LAVA on my jeans.

It must be the Night Fever, I sang with the 8-track.

But the moon had not broken on the sidewalk, the moon

was hot, bright as a teakettle whistling outside my door,

tied up in sorrow, lost in my song, if you don’t come back . . .

and that serious night cooled, settling like sugar on our lawn.

I wrote the word SUGAR on my palms.

I shall say what inordinate love is.

The moon rose itself up on its elbows and shook out its long hair.

5.16.2012

Waiting on Wednesday (39)

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 (a little late this week, sorry!):

The Program
by Suzanne Young

Publication Date: April 2013

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SLOANE KNOWS BETTER THAN TO CRY IN FRONT OF ANYONE.

With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.

Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in.

AND THE PROGRAM IS COMING FOR THEM.
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I love the premise of this, and how current the topic of the plot is. Teen suicide is becoming an epidemic in this country, and this "program" feels very real, like something that could be put into place. Along the same lines as Delirium, I think The Program is going to be so good, and I can't wait until next year to read it!

5.15.2012

Top Ten Tuesday (18)

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 Genre Recommendations - GLBT

Books Mentioned:
The Difference Between You and Me
Hard Love
Parrotfish
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
How Beautiful the Ordinary
Witch Eyes
The Full Spectrum
Luna
Ash
Rainbow Boys

Teaser Tuesday (40)

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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The Difference Between You and Me
by Madeleine George

Publication Date: March 15, 2012

Jesse hears the squeal of the bathroom door swinging wide on its hinges, feels the rush of air around her that is suddenly sucked through the room when it opens.
And then, Snediker's high, mirthless whine:
"Busted."

(Pg. 16)

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This book is hilarious and heartbreaking and hopeful all at the same time. Definitely a great edition to any contemporary YA collection. This looks at a GLBT relationship in a refreshingly realistic way. The writing is really interesting, as it switches perspectives and style with each chapter. Some people may find that distracting, but I love this kind of detail; it's really giving me a clear view of each main character! I really suggest everyone check this out!

5.14.2012

Past. Present. Future. (2)

There are a a lot of these "What're you reading?" features around, so I figured, hey why not start one too? Basically, here's where I highlight the books I've read, the books I'm reading, and the books I'm going to read. Fun, right? Please join in if you want!

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