Today is the beginning of Book Blogger Appreciation Week!!! So to start it off today's post is all about the blogs I like ... aka the ones I Appreciate!
Here we go ... (just so you know these are not listed in any particular order and aren't all of the ones that I follow)
Samantha R. Else ~ a digital portfolio :: She is one of my oldest friends which is why I love her blog so I can keep up-to-date with all of the artsy things she has going on!
Confessions of a Bookaholic :: To tell you the truth I really like her interviews & giveaways. But I'm also a fan of the setup of her posts.
Judi's Discovery Zone :: It's a local blog (if you live in the Northeastern North Carolina area) that I enjoy. The posts are by Judi Stuart, a retired teacher who is now the Visitor Services Manager at Port Discover, who writes has this blog to show how science impacts our daily lives.
Elizabeth Scott's Blog :: This author got me into reading the YA genre and therefore I love keeping up-to-date with the latest things going on with her!!
So Many Books, So Little Time :: She was one of my first blog followers, so I returned the favor! Plus, it helps that I enjoy her reviews too! =0)
Smutketeers :: I'm a fan of the authors who came together to create this blog ... R.G. Alexander, Rachel Grace, Eden Bradley, Eve Berlin, Crystal Jordan, & Robin L. Rotham!
The Compulsive Reader :: She posts an eclectic mix of reviews so I enjoy seeing what she recommends.
"We'll Always Have Summer" [A Summer Novel, Book 3] by Jenny Han
My Book Summary : Two years have passed and during that time Isabel (Belly) and Jeremiah has built a relationship for themselves that they love. They think nothing can bring them down. So, while at a fraternity party celebrating the last few days of college (and Belly's freshman year), Belly hears that Jeremiah has cheated on her. She's sad, hurt, and unsure of where to go from there, except she knows that she needs space.
Once they are able to talk to each other again Jeremiah makes amends with Belly, in a way that she never expected but they are both very excited about. Before their summer hits they make plans and hope their families will support their decisions. Soon, however, they find that what they want and what their parents want for them are two separate things. So, Belly decides to stay at the Cousin's beach house after a huge fight with her mother, she just didn't expect to have Conrad (Jeremiah's older brother) staying there at the same time. But that's okay, their relationship is over but they can still be friends, right?
However, when everything seems to be falling apart and Conrad is the only one around to help her, Belly finds that she now needs, and gets, to confront her feelings for Conrad to be sure what they had is truly over. Especially before things completely change for her ...
My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars. "We'll Always Have Summer" wraps up the admiring story of the young love that Isabel has for the two Fisher boys. The author does a wonderful job of taking on a hard situation, of two brothers wanting the same girl, and putting a sweet and heartwarming spin on it.
I loved how everything turns out for Isabel, Conrad, and Jeremiah!! Especially since she ends up with the boy I liked the best! =0) However, there were plenty of twists in this book that first you were thinking Belly would choose one of them, and then you think she's going to go for the other, and back again. But I did really like how it all ended. Even though I wish there was more about the one she ends up with and her, I also know that whatever the author could have added probably would never have stop me from wanting more. So, oh wells.
I definitely recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good YA love triangle! Also, I recommend it to those of you who enjoy books by Sarah Dessen and/or Elizabeth Scott.
My Previous Review(s) for this Series :Book 1 | Book 2
What would he say when we told him our news? I couldn't begin to guess. When it came to Conrad, I was never sure of anything.
I worried, too, about what my mother would say. Jeremiah wasn't worried, but he so rarely was. He said, "Once they know we're serious, they'll have to get on board, because they won't be able to stop us. We're adults now." ~ within Chapter 13
She had on a light purple dress. She looked grown up. It occurred to me that she had grown up while I wasn't looking, that there was every likelihood she had changed and I didn't know her anymore. But when she stood up to clap, I saw the Band-Aid on her ankle and I recognized her again. ~ within Chapter 20
For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Jenny, then please check out her Amazon Page.
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Okay ... here is my 2011 reading list .... will I pass 100 books read like I did in 2010?? To see what I did read last year go to: 2010 100+ Reading Challenge
Alright ... here are the books for this year ...
± means that I reread this book within this same year
January 2011
"Trinity" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 1] by Lauren Dane ±
"Revelation" [de La Vega Cats Series, Book 2] by Lauren Dane ±
"DARK LOVER" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 1] by J. R. Ward
"Moon Called" [Mercy Thompson Series, Book 1] by Patricia Briggs
"Having the Frenchman's Baby" [The Brides of Bella Lucia Series, Book 1] by Rebecca Winters
"Full-Time Father" by Susan Mallery
"Impetuous" by Lori Foster
"Kiss of Midnight" [The Midnight Breed Series, Book 1] by Lara Adrian
"A Hunger Like No Other" [Immortals After Dark Series, Book 1] by Kresley Cole
"Call Me Irresistible" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
"LOVER ETERNAL" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 2] by J. R. Ward
"Walk on the Wild Side" [The Others Series, Book 5] by Christine Warren
* If you would like to know what I think about the books I didn't share my ratings or reviews with you about then leave a comment about which one you want info on and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
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Today's "Waiting On" Wednesday by Jill - click here
"Between Here and Forever" by Elizabeth Scott Publication Released Date: May 24, 2011
Author's Book Description:
Abby accepted that she can’t measure up to her beautiful, magnetic sister Tess a long time ago, and knows exactly what she is: Second best. Invisible.
Until the accident.
Now Tess is in a coma, and Abby’s life is on hold. It may have been hard living with Tess, but it's nothing compared to living without her.
She's got a plan to bring Tess back though, involving the gorgeous and mysterious Eli, but then Abby learns something about Tess, something that was always there, but that she’d never seen.
Abby is about to find out that truth isn't always what you think it is, and that life holds more than she ever thought it could...
I've read almost all of this authors books and I can say I have never been disappointed yet! I can't wait to read this book .... especially since I heard that a character from "Bloom" is going to be in this story too!!! =0)
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My Book Summary : Ever since her parents died when she was a little girl, Isabelle (Izzy), has been able to see dead people, talk to them and help them pass over. Over the years she has made a name for herself as being a ghost-whisperer, and recently she was asked to "exterminate" an old Air Force facility that is being bought, but the new owners want it without any ghosts. However, as soon as she sets foot into the abandoned hanger and meets the spirit, named Jack, she finds herself drawn to him more so then she could ever imagine ....
My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, this was a very cute novel!! I liked the relationship between Jack and Izzy! The writing was unique and entertaining. I, myself, wish that the ending happened in the here instead of the then but I do like how the author was able to wrap everything together.
Book Teaser(s) :
"Any idea what year it is?"
Her brow furrowed and her eyes darkened before settling back on the physician. "No."
"Not even a guess?"
"I have no idea."
"How about 1946? How does that sound?"
"Crazy." Her expression shifted from annoyance to doubt to fear. The exchange chased an apprehensive shiver down Jack’s backside. ~ within Chapter 6
For more information on this book and/or any other books by Sandra, then please check out her website.
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"The Unwritten Rule" by Elizabeth Scott -- Everyone knows the unwritten rule: You don’t like your best friend’s boyfriend. So, this is what happens when you do...
Sarah has liked Ryan since 8th grade, but even though she told her best friend Brianna during that time, her friend never really believed her. Now at seventeen she still likes him, but she’s to shy to do anything about it. So, when Brianna and her attend an end-of-the-summer party she’s blown away by how much cuter Ryan has become over the summer. The only problem is Sarah isn’t the only one who notices, and by the end of the party, Brianna is all over Ryan. Then starts a series of miscommunications that end up with Brianna and Ryan together and Sarah left as the third wheel.
Almost two months she has put up with them kissing in front of her and doing all of the boyfriend/girlfriend things around her, yet Sarah has taken it in stride. But one night when Ryan drops her off at her house from a party alone, Sarah realizes that they have more in common then she expected, and that moment becomes wonderful and awful all at the same time. How can she do something like that to her best friend? Then life comes into play and Sarah finds that no matter how hard she tries to do the right thing someone is going to get hurt. The question is she will to sacrifice her dearest friend for the possibility of love? Or will she give up her happiness for her best friend?
4 out of 5 stars! This novel keeps your attention the whole way through. Definitely shows a side of girl friendships that you rarely see. Since we always read or watch in movies these girls who have it all with their little sidekick best friend, but you don't always hear about the best friend's version of what goes on between them or why she really puts up with what she does, and I think this book beautifully displays it.
However, I will admit that from the middle of the book on I was deeply pissed off at Brianna, and would have loved to bitch slap her myself. *hahaa* Especially since I have a hunch that Brianna new all along about Sarah's interests in Ryan, which is why she did what she did. But I could be wrong.
Sidenote :: I LOVED THE ENDING!!! It was sooo good!!
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For more information on this book and/or any of Elizabeth's other books, then please check out her Amazon Page.
** Title is from the song Tearin' Up My Heart by *N Sync **
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What are you currently reading?
"The Reckoning" [Darkest Powers Series, Book 3] by Kelley Armstrong
-- I've only read the first few chapters and I am so excited ... I can't wait to get back to reading it. However ... I will say one of the new characters named Margaret is a royal bitch and I wish I could slap her.
What did you recently finish reading?
"The Avenger" [Time Raiders Series, Book 3] by P. C. Cast
-- 3 out of 5 stars. I finished that book yesterday ... it was good. I did like it but it was not my fave book by P. C. Cast, I was kind of disappointed in how it didn't really break at all from what she normally writes. Which can be a good and bad thing. =0/
What do you think you’ll read next?
"The Unwritten Rule" by Elizabeth Scott!!!!!!!
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Okay .... some of you probably have already gotten your copy of "The Unwritten Rule", but if you read this posting then you know that I had some trouble getting it on March 16th. But today is April 6th and I finally got it!!
Ms. Scott was/is doing a contest [through her blog] for those who purchased the book up until today ... with sending in proof of your purchase but I thought I would take more then just the required pics .... so here is me going to Page After Page Bookstore to pick up my copy:
I can't wait to start reading it!! For more information on this book and/or any of Elizabeth Scott's other books, then please check out her Amazon Page.
Page After Page Bookstore is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina - contact them at 252-335-7243!
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Nothing right now ... I just finished a book this morning before work. So, after work I might go looking through the local library or a bookstore since the ones that I really want to read have yet to come out.
What did you recently finish reading?
"My Shifter Showmance" [Shifting Reality, Book 1] by R. G. Alexander -- Like I said I finished it this morning ... check out my review here. 4 out of 5 stars!
What do you think you’ll read next?
I really wish I new .... I know soon I'll be reading "The Unwritten Rule" by Elizabeth Scott and "The Reckoning" [Darkest Powers, Book 3] by Kelley Armstrong but I won't get them till April 6th. =0/
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