I've had a super week to make up for the fact that I go ZILCH last week! My library queues all seemed to come up this week, and I bought a few. Plus I got a bunch of NetGalleys. Really, too many books to list, so I'm going to highlight the best of them...
Never Have I Ever
(The Lying Game, Book #2)By Sara Shepard
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date: August 2nd, 2011
Source: Library
Goodreads Synopsis
I liked the first book okay. I didn't love it, but it did leave me needed to know what happens next. Stay tuned...
Epic Fail
By Claire LaZebnik
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publication Date: August 2nd, 2011
Source: Library
Goodreads Synopsis
With a name like Epic Fail,I had to read it. Period.
A Long, Long Sleep
By Anna Sheehan
Publisher: Candlewick
Publication: August 9th, 2011
Source: Library
Goodreads Synopsis
I saw this on someone's WoW a few weeks ago and had to check it out. Plus the cover is beautiful.
The Near Witch
By Victoria Schwab
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Publication Date: August 2nd, 2011
Source: Purchase
Goodreads Synopsis
I've heard great things, plus the author will be at Decatur Book Festival in two weeks, so I had to read it and have it ready to be signed. :)
My Life As A White Trash Zombie
By Diana Rowland
Publisher: Daw
Publication Date: May 25th, 2011
Source: Purchase
Goodreads Synopsis
With a name like that? Come on? I had to give it a go!
Touch of Frost
By Jennifer Estep
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Publication Date: July 26th, 2011
Source: Purchase
Goodreads Synopsis
Another one I've head nothing but glowing reviews of.
The Sleepwalkers
By J. Gabriel Gates
Publisher: HCI Teens
Publication Date: October 4th, 2011
Source: NetGalley
Goodreads Synopsis
This just looks so good. Creepy. Chilling.
The Girl In the Park
By Mariah Fredericks
Publisher: Random House/Schwartz & Wade
Publication Date: April 24th, 2012
Source: NetGalley
Goodreads Synopsis
Loving the cover. Looks like an awesome mystery.
Wanderlove
By Kirsten Hubbard
Publisher: Delacorte Books for YoungReaders
Publication Date: March 13th, 2012
Source: NetGalley
Goodreads Synopsis
This is getting a lot of buzz. I'm wanting to see if it's worth it!
Chomp
By Carl Hiaasen
Publisher: Alfred A.Knopf
Publication Date: March 27th, 2012
Source: NetGalley
Goodreads Synopsis
I am a fan of both Carl Hiaasen's kid and adult books. I'm pretty excited for a sneak peek at his latest.
Tankborn
By Karen Sandler
Publisher: Lee & Low
Publication Date: September 15th, 2011
Source: NetGalley
Goodreads Synopsis
Super-cool cover, crazy-awesome synopsis. I think this will be a winner.
So, as you can see, I have had an awesome week! What's in your mailbox?
The Near Witch is SO GOOD!!! Seriously, I loved every minute of it, the writing is beautiful. It pulls you in from the very first line.
ReplyDeleteAlso, "litwit" is a great word, so kudos on that. =)
Lots of great Net Galleys. I hope you like Near Witch as much as I did. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteGreat books! I really liked The Near Witch and Touch of Frost. I've heard nothing but great things about Epic Fail. Hope you enjoy your books!
ReplyDeleteI've seen a lot of good reviews on a lot of things you got this week! You have a lot of good reading ahead of you :]
ReplyDeleteAwesomse stuff this week! I'm super jealous you got Lying Game 2 (I'm on hold) and Epic Fail (not in our system yet ARGH!) Enjoy everything!
ReplyDeleteI love Carl Hiaasen too. Can't wait to read Chomp!
ReplyDeleteWow. Lots of goodies. I've been looking at a long long sleep -- I want that one! Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI liked A long, Long Sleep. Really want to read Near Witch and Sleepwalkers!
ReplyDeleteWow you got a lot of books this week! ;) Can't wait to read Epic Fail, I heard it was super-cute, and I've been hearing tons of good things about The Near Witch as well-- hope you enjoy everything you got this week!!
ReplyDelete~Lea @ LC's Adventures in Libraryland
You have some good ones! The Near Witch is on my to-read list, and I'm probably going to add Epic Fail. Have fun reading!
ReplyDeleteI'd really like to read Touch of Frost, I might have to Book Depository it soon since it's not out here in Australia.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, I just posted a Teaser Tuesday of All These Things I've Done if you want to check it out.
I can't wait to read The Near Witch! You have a great bunch of books here. Looks like you better get to reading ;)
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Loved The Near Witch! Tankborn looks very intriguing too. Enjoy your awesome reads and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteneed to read The Lying Game ASAP!
ReplyDeletehopping back, thank you :)
I feel the same about Epic Fail's title. It could be the most boring book in the world, and I'd still want to read it!
ReplyDeleteYou have some great books here! I hope you enjoy reading them.
ReplyDeleteGreat collection. I hadn't heard of My Life as a White Trash Zombie, so thanks for bringing that to my attention!
ReplyDeleteOh I so want to read Epic Fail, The Near Witch and Touch of Frost! I've read such amazing reviews on all three books. Awesome haul this week, really hope you enjoy these! :D
ReplyDeleteYou sure did get a lot of goodies! I just finished The Near Witch & loved it, hope you do too :D
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read Wanderlove. It looks so good! Great books this week. I hope that you enjoy them all!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Sorry it took a few days to visit your IMM.
Kristina :)
YAY for Touch of Frost and Near Witch - both are absolutely BRILLIANT! I am really looking forward to A Long Long Sleep!
ReplyDeleteYou got a nice load there yourself. Enjoy. And happy reading!
ReplyDeleteAsher K.