Wow. Am I the worst blogger ever, or what? Life has been pure madness these past few months, so please accept my humblest apologies for falling off the face of the earth. While you’re at it, please give Ashley a vigorous round of applause for continuing to post news and reviews in my absence. As … Continue reading »
While I should be working…Instead, I’m going to bring you a look at Theo James as Four! Attention all you Four fans: here’s an exclusive reveal of Theo James as Tobias “Four” Eaton, the mysterious–and rather dreamy–Dauntless leader that takes a special interest in Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley). For those of you who haven’t … Continue reading »
Title: Death Angel Author: Linda Fairstein Series: Alexandra Cooper Genre: Mystery, Police Thriller Age: 17+ (Adult) Last year, at BEA, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of NIGHT WATCH by Linda Fairstein a few days before its release. This year, I got my hands on DEATH ANGEL a whole two months … Continue reading »
Title: The Storyteller Author: Jodi Picoult Age: 16+ (Adult) Genre: Contemporary, Historical Fiction What It’s About Told in alternating point-of-view, this is the story of a Holocaust survivor, her granddaughter, an ex-Nazi soldier, and a FBI agent. The focus is mostly on Sage, the granddaughter of a survivor, and Leo, the FBI agent. The stories … Continue reading »
Title: The Secret of Laurel Oaks Author: Lois Ruby Age: Juvenile, 10+ Genre: Ghost Story, Historical What It’s About Lila and her family travel to Louisiana for her mother to present at a conference. Lila picks their place to stay – the Laurel Oaks plantation, which is reportedly haunted. The lady of the house and her … Continue reading »
Title: FRACTURE Author: Megan Miranda Age: Juvenile/Young Adult, Ages 12+ Genre: Contemporary Fiction What It’s About When Delaney falls through the ice on the lake, she’s under for eleven minutes. She should not be alive. Six days later, she woke up from a coma and was considered a miracle. But Delaney doesn’t think it’s a miracle … Continue reading »
If anyone was looking forward to the DELIRIUM TV series, I hate to break it to you, but Fox nixed the pilot. According to EW.com: DELIRIUM (Fox) Pitch: Based on bestselling trilogy about a world where love is deemed illegal and is able to be eradicated with a special procedure. With 95 days to go … Continue reading »
I just finished this, and I have to say – I’m satisfied with the ending. I was going to write a review – but that’s pretty hard without spoiling everything. However, I read someone else’s review that I think is pretty on par with my own thoughts. AND the comment section is reeling with debate … Continue reading »
Amazon has the second novel of the FINISHING SCHOOL series by Gail Carriger up for pre-order. This cover looks just as amazing! What it’s about: Does one need four fully grown foxgloves for decorating a dinner table for six guests? Or is it six foxgloves to kill four fully grown guests? Sophronia’s first year at … Continue reading »
Divergent, the highly anticipated adaptation of the first book in Veronica Roth’s best-selling YA series, only recently began filming on location in Chicago. But Shailene Woodley, who stars as heroine Beatrice “Tris” Prior, tells EW that the younger members of the Neil Burger-directed movie — which includes Ashley Judd, Kate Winslet, Theo James and Zoë Kravitz — … Continue reading »
The S Word will be released on May 7, 2013. The Story: After Lizzie was caught in a hotel room on prom night with her best friend’s boyfriend, the taunts and bullying begin. Overnight, Lizzie went from wholesome good girl, to unforgiveable slut. And she should know… her locker says as much. The janitors can’t … Continue reading »
I’m back! And I bring with you the first book I’ve read since finishing my reading list for class. I hope this summer will bring lots of book updates for you from yours truly. :) Title: Changeling Series: Order of Darkness Author: Philippa Gregory Age: Young Adult, 15+ Genre: Medieval Fantasy What It’s About Set … Continue reading »
After much waiting and anticipation, fans of Veronica Roth’s Divergent series finally know the name of the third and last book in the trilogy! ALLEGIANT will be in book stores on October 22, 2013. Here’s a brief summary from Goodreads: What if your whole world was a lie? What if a single revelation—like a single … Continue reading »
The Story: Mallory is fed up. After accidentally discovering her boyfriend, Jeremy, has been digitally whispering sweet nothings to a secret online girlfriend, Mallory has had it with boys. When she stumbles upon an old to-do list that belonged to her grandmother in high school, she decides to “go vintage” and complete all the items … Continue reading »
This reminds me ever so slightly of The Hunger Games poster, but I’m not sure why. Even though I’ve never read Ender’s Game, I’m intrigued by the poster!
The Story: Lola is very content in her life. She’s got an amazing boyfriend (so what if he’s 5 years older than her?), she has a happy home life with her two dads and her dog, Heavens to Betsy (Betsy, for short). She has a decent job, and her best friend, Lindsay, sticks by her … Continue reading »
