Can't Wait Books of 2013

Day 2 of 2013 and I have already finished off one book. Pretty good start. I foresee this being a good year for reading. Here is my initial list of books that I cannot wait to get my hands on asap this year. Books may be added to the list as the year progresses.

Books in release date order.

Shades of Earth (Across the Universe #3) by Beth Revis

Release Date: 15th January 

Goodreads

Boundless (Unearthly #3) by Cynthia Hand

Release Date: 22nd January

Goodreads

Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles #2) by Marissa Meyer

Release Date: 5th February

Goodreads

Edge of Dawn (Midnight Breeds #11) by Lara Adrian

Release Date:7th February

Goodreads

 

The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines #3) by Richelle Mead

Release Date: 12th February

Goodreads

Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices #3) by Cassandra Clare

Release Date: 19th March

Goodreads

 

Requiem (Delirium #3) by Lauren Oliver

Release Date: 21st March 

Goodreads

Lover at Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood #11) by J.R. Ward

Release Date: 23rd March

Goodreads

Fall of Night (Morganville Vampire #14) by Rachel Caine

Release Date: 7th May

Goodreads

and

Divergent #3 by Veronica Roth

Goodreads

No Cover, no title and no release date!

I am just hoping that book is released in 2013 and I don't have to wait any longer. 

The cliff hanger was a killer.

With the exception of the last book, all of these books come out in the first half of the year. I wonder what delights are to be discovered.

Becky

Top 12 Books of 2012

Where has time flown. Another year has gone by. 

Here is my list of the top 12 books that I have read from 2012 linked to reviews if they are available. Some of the books were originally rated 4.5 stars. Those are initial ratings. Sometimes 4.5 books can still leave a lasting impression. These are the 12 books that left a lasting impression.

12

 Birthmarked (Birthmarked #1) by Caragh O'Brien

Goodreads - Review

 
11

 Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire 
Goodreads

 

10

The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass

Goodreads - Review

9

Hushed by Kelly York   

Goodreads - Review

8

 Black Dawn (Morganville Vampire #12) by Rachel Caine

Goodreads

7

Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer

Goodreads - Review

6

The Golden Lily (Bloodlines #2) by Richelle Mead
Goodreads - Review

 

5

A Millions Suns (Across the Universe #2) by Beth Revis
Goodreads

4

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
 Goodreads - Review

 

3

 The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith   

Goodreads - Review

 

2

City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Insruments #5) by Cassandra Clare
Goodreads - Review

And for the best book that I read this year, although only by a ever so slight margin over number 2.

1

Insurgent (Divergent #2) by Veronica Roth
Goodreads - Review

Becky

Stacking the Shelves #20

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I know that I have not been posting recently but I am really busy this month with Uni work. I bearly have time to get anything else done, especially reading, nevermind writing blog posts. But I have made time to share what books I received this week.

 

Bought

 

• Bitter Blood (Morganville Vampires #13) by Rachel Caine *Goodreads*
• Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2) by Laini Taylor *Goodreads*
• Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles #1) by Kresley Cole *Goodreads*

I cannot believe that we are onto book 13 in the Morganville vampire series. Not many series get that far and still remain strong. I am currently reading it, when I get a chance, and I am loving it so far.

I did not realise Days of Blood and Starlight would be as big as it is. I am looking forward to starting this one.

Poison Princess also looks pretty interesting so I spent my loyalty points on it. It cost be a grand total of £1.75.

Back to work.

Becky 

Waiting on Wednesday #8

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, showcasing books that we are waiting to read.

Title: Bitter Blood (The Morganville Vampires #13)
Author: Rachel Caine

Publisher: NAL

Pages: 352

Release Date: 6th November 2012

Goodreads - Amazon.co.uk/.com - Book Depository

Thanks to the eradication of the draug, the vampires of Morganville have been freed of their usual constraints. With the vampires indulging their every whim, the town’s human population is determined to hold onto their lives by taking up arms. But college student Claire Danvers isn’t taking sides, considering she has ties to both humans and vampires. To make matters worse, a television show comes to Morganville looking for ghosts, just as vampire and human politics collide. Now, Claire and her friends have to figure out how to keep the peace without ending up on the nightly news…or worse.

The Morganville Vampire series is one of my favourite series'. I am always eagerly anticipating the upcoming release. I cannot believe that we are up to book 13 and the series is still going strong. Not complaining.

What books are you waiting for?

Becky

Monthly Wrap Up (May 2012)

At the end of each month I write a post containing all the books that I have read in that month. The Gem of the Month is the best book that I read. If, for whatever reason, I read a book but did not post a review, you can find them posted here along with my rating.  

I managed to read 10 books this month. Considering I have been really busy, I am surprised I have got through so many.

Title: Insurgent (Divergent #2)

Author: Veronica Roth
Publisher: Harper Collins

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Goodreads

My Review

Title: City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments #5)

Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Walker

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Goodreads

My Review
 

Title: Black Dawn (The Morganville Vampires #12)

Author: Rachel Caine
Publisher: Allison & Bubsy

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Goodreads




Title: Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1)
Author: Marissa Meyer
Publisher: Puffin

Rating: 4.5/5 Stars

Goodreads

My Review

Title: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #1)
Author: Michelle Hodkin
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars

Goodreads

Title: Sweet Evil (Sweet #1)
Author: Wendy Higgins
Publisher: HarperTeen

Rating: 4/5 Stars

Goodreads

Title: Intangible (Intangible #1)
Author: J. Meyers
Publisher: J. Meyers

Rating: 3/5 Stars

Goodreads

My Review

Title: Enchanted
Author: Alethea Kontis
Publisher: Harcourt

Rating: 4.5/ Stars

Goodreads

My Review

Title: Fever (Chemical Garden #2)
Author: Lauren DeStefano
Publisher: Harper Voyager

Rating: 4/5 Stars

Goodreads

My Review

Title: The Breakaway
Author: Michelle Davidson Argyle
Publisher: Rhemalda

My Rating: 4/5 Stars

Goodreads

  *Gem of the Month*

This month it is a draw. I have spent a great deal of time thinking about this but I can't decide which one I prefer. 

Title: Insurgent (Divergent #2)

Author: Veronica Roth
Publisher: Harper Collins

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Goodreads

My Review

AND!

 Title: City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments #5)

Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Walker

Rating: 5/5 Stars

Goodreads

My Review




I loved Insurgent for the best plot and City of Lost Souls for the best character development and characters.

What books did you enjoy this month?

Becky

It's Monday! What are you reading? #2

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Last week was hectic. I had work to finish and I read three books that I couldn't wait for. Definitely going to have to slow up now as I have exams. Will not be able to be as active on the blog but hopefully I can keep up with the weekly memes but no promises. Cannot wait for Summer! Plenty of time then to get some reading done.

On the blog last week

• Cover Reveal: Prodigy by Marie Lu
• Book Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth
• Book Review: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa 
• Monthly Wrap Up (April)

What I have just finished 

City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments #5) by Cassandra Clare

Goodreads - Amazon.co.uk/.com - Book Depository

This book is released tomorrow so not long to wait for everyone else. I got it early and, I'm sorry, but I wasn't going to wait for everyone else. I love it!! Hopefully everyone else will too. My review will be up tomorrow. Now I have to wait two years for City of Heavenly Fire. *Thinks thoughts of Clockwork Princess, which is out sooner, to stay sane.*

Black Dawn (The Morganville Vampires #12) by Rachel Caine

Goodreads - Amazon.co.uk/.com - Book Depository 

Another book that I really enjoyed and just finished yesterday. I love the Morganville Vampires still and the way this book ended ... oooh looking forward to the next one.

Currently Reading

Cinder (Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer 

Goodreads - Amazon.co.uk/.com - Book Depository

Heard some good things about this one. I like the concept. Hopefully lives up to my expectations.

To Read Next  

 The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #1) by Michelle Hodkin

Goodreads - Amazon.co.uk/.com - Book Depository

With the recent cover reveal of the sequel, it has been playing on mind that I still need to read Mara Dyer 1. So I have decided to read it next. Looking forward to it.

Becky 

Stacking the Shelves #1

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After reading up around the drama that hit the book blogging community a couple of weeks ago, I have decided not to participate in "In My Mailbox" anymore. Instead I have decided to move to Stacking the Shelves where I will be showing what books I have got.

I have only got four books in the past two weeks but this has to be one of the best book weeks of the year so far.

Three books, that I couldn't wait, for in one week!!

Bought from Amazon.co.uk

•  The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden #1) - Julie Kagawa *Goodreads*
• Insurgent (Divergent #2) - Veronica Roth *Goodreads*
• Black Dawn (The Morganville Vampires # 12) -Rachel Caine *Goodreads*

Bought from Bookshop.

• City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments #5) - Cassandra Clare *Goodreads*

I have already read The Immortal Rules, Insurgent and COLS. Now I am reading Black Dawn.

You can find my review for Insurgent here.
You can find my review for The Immortal Rules here.

I absolutely love Insurgent and City of Lost Souls. Even though I am in the middle of uni work, having to meet a lot of deadlines and exams looming, I still managed to read both of them in a day each (Not together. Two 500 pages books in one day is a bit much for me). 5 Stars!!!

I am aware that there is an embargo on City of Lost Souls. I was very shocked when I walked into my local bookshop to see a massive pile available. I'm sorry but it's COLS. I wasn't going to wait. Screwed up my plans for that day. I started reading at 15:00 and finished at about 22:00. Could not put it down!! Same could be said for Insurgent. Didn't stop reading until I was finished.

I also enjoyed The Immortal Rules although not as much as the other two books.

As for Black Dawn, not that I don't love Morganville Vampires, but this has been a bit of a crazy week for both work and books. I haven't got round to sitting down and properly reading it. Now that everything has calmed down, I can sit back and read. I have only read a few chapters but I am enjoying it so far.

What books did you get this week?

Becky