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Sunday, January 13, 2013

Out This Week (Jan 13-19)

There aren't a ton of books that are coming out this week, but they look great! Take a look...

1.15.13 Level 2 by Lenore Appelhans
1.15.13 Return to Me by Justina Chen

1.15.13 Gates of Paradise (Blue Bloods) by Melissa de la Cruz
1.15.13 Uses for Boys by Erica Lorraine Scheidt

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday (131)

"Waiting on Wednesday" is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Here is what I'm waiting on this week...

Etiquette and Espionage
by Gail Carriger
To be released: February 5, 2013

Summary from Barnes and Noble:

"It's one thing to learn to curtsy properly. It's quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a knife at the same time. Welcome to Finishing School.

Fourteen-year-old Sophronia is a great trial to her poor mother. Sophronia is more interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper manners—and the family can only hope that company never sees her atrocious curtsy. Mrs. Temminnick is desperate for her daughter to become a proper lady. So she enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality.

But Sophronia soon realizes the school is not quite what her mother might have hoped. At Mademoiselle Geraldine's, young ladies learn to finish...everything. Certainly, they learn the fine arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but the also learn to deal out death, diversion, and espionage—in the politest possible ways, of course. Sophronia and her friends are in for a rousing first year's education.

Set in the same world as the Parasol Protectorate, this YA series debut is filled with all the saucy adventure and droll humor Gail's legions of fans have come to adore."

Doesn't this book sound fantastic?! Granted, I'm a sucker for all things historical and mysterious! Luckily we don't have to wait too long for it to come out :).

What are you waiting on this week?

Monday, January 7, 2013

2013 Debut Author Challenge

Yet again this year, I am attempting to read as many YA Debut Authors as I can. Last year there were some amazing people and I can only imagine the wonderful books I'm going to read this year. So, check back here for the list of titles as I read them. This challenge is being hosted by Hobbitsies this year. Very exciting stuff! The goal is 12, so we'll see how I do!

Here are some of the titles I'm already excited about...
Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza
Revolution 19 by Gregg Rosenblum
Cinders and Sapphires by Leila Rasheed
The Different Girl by Gordon Dahlquist
Legacy of the Clockwork Key by Kristin Bailey

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100 Books in a Year Challenge!

So, 2012 was another bust for me. I have plenty of excuses, but I should probably keep all of those to myself. So, now to set my sights on 2013. Definitely going to read 100 books this year. I look forward to some amazing titles coming out this year, so check back for my list as I add to it after each book.

1. Reached by Ally Condie
2. Also Known As by Robin Benway
3. Unremembered by Jessica Brody
4. What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang
5. Winter White by Jen Calonita
6. Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr
7. Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
8. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
9. Insignia by S.J. Kincaid
10.The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
11. The Essence by Kimberly Derting
12. Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon
13. The Diviners by Libba Bray
14. Foretold by Jana Oliver
15. The Elite by Kiera Cass
16. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
17. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
18. Bubble World by Carol Snow
19. Forgotten by Cat Patrick
20. The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
21. All I Need by Susane Colasanti
22. Firecracker by David Iserson
23. Revenge of the Girl with a Great Personality by Elizabeth Eulberg
24. Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg
25. This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith
26. Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
27. The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen
28. Crash by Lisa McMann
29. Coda by Emma Trevayne
30. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
31. The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle
32. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
33. The F- It List by Julie Halpern
34. Fire with Fire by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian
35. I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
36. The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider
37. Palace of Spies by Sarah Zettel
38. Grass is Always Greener by Jen Calonita
39. Unbreakable by Kami Garcia
40. The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
41. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
42. Loop by Shandy Lawson
43. Rush by Eve Silver
44. Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson
45. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
46. Daughter of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor
47. Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell
48. Crewel by Gennifer Albin
49. The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
50. The Death Cure by James Dashner (Currently Reading)
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