WWW (18) and Waiting on Wednesday (November 9th, 2011) Double Feature

W. W. W. Wednesday is hosted by Should Be Reading a great blog that I subscribe to. Here's how it works... Each Wednesday I will answer the following questions:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you'll read next?


These past few weeks have been phenomenal as far as books are concerned.  I've read one five-star book after another, and they just keep right on coming.  If this trend keeps up, people are going to think that I don't even read books, and just give them all five-star ratings (I totally DO read the books!)...

What are you currently reading?

The Near Witch by Victoria Schawb~ This book is just made of win.  If you have been meaning to pick this one up, and haven't, do it.  You won't regret it!

The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern~ This has been on my TBR for ages with all its fantabulous reviews and now I'm finally reading it, and so far, it's very good.  Whether or not it lives up to its "best book ever" honor so many bloggers remains to be seen, but I'm not seeing that yet.

The Maze Runner by James Dashner~ This is a re-read.  I've been trying to get my daughter to read it for ages.  We went to a James Dashner signing, and suddenly she's interested, so we're buddy reading it (then The Scorch Trials, then The Death Cure).


What did you recently finish reading?

Bad Taste In Boys by Carrie Harris~ Just finished this one this morning, and I thought it was great.  It wasn't literary genius or anything, but it was a fine bit of humor and zombie action.  I laughed a lot, and that's always a good thing!

Love Story by Jennifer Echols~ This was my 1st book by this author, and I was impressed.  Romance isn't my favorite genre. but I do enjoy a good one from time to time.  Love Story was very sweet with quite a lot of sexy.

Blood Wounds by Susan Beth Pfeffer~ Not at all what I expected but very good.  The story drew me in and held me tightly.  This ended up being a one day read for me because I found it so real and riveting.

Crossed by Ally Condie~ One word.  Love!  Matched was great, Crossed was even better.  I can't wait to tell Ally how much I loved it when I go to her signing at Little Shop of Stories tomorrow night!



What do you think you'll read next?

The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch~ I've had this on my shelf for ages, and I have really been wanting to read it.  So excited to finally be getting to it.  Zombies rule!

Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl~ I loved the first two books in the fabulous Caster Chronicles, and have been anxiously awaiting this.  So excited to read the ending of this trilogy!

The Always War by Margaret Peterson Haddix~ I want to get this read before its release date next week.  It looks really good, and it's short, so I should have time...

"Waiting On" Wednesday is another fun blog event. Hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, this event gives us a chance to talk about the books we anxiously await the release of. Since there is ALWAYS a looooooong list of books I'm waiting on (I actually keep a spreadsheet), I figured this is one that I MUST do.


This week I am thinking ahead to 2012 because it is almost here.  I was perusing the website for 2012 YA debut authors, The Apocalypsies, and I thought I would go ahead and list some of the 2012 releases I am most excited for.  If you don't follow the blog, you should (and don't forget twitter!).   You can link to it HERE.


The Everneath by Brodi Ashton~ Maybe one of my most anticipated releases of 2012.  The cover is gorgeous and the plot looks great.  Read the Goodreads synopsis HERE.  Releases January 24th from Balzer + Bray.

Breaking Beautiful by Jennifer Shaw Wolf~ This book looks gut-wrenching and compelling.  I have a feeling this is going to get a lot of attention.  Read the Goodreads synopsis HERE.  Releases April 24th from Walker Books for Young Readers.

Never Eighteen by Megan Bostic~ I've read this book and it's great.  Heartbreakingly beautiful.  I have an advance copy of this, but I will definitely be getting myself a finished copy when it comes out.  Look for my review and interview with Megan in a few weeks.  Read the Goodreads synopsis HERE.  Releases January 17th from Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt BFYR.

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood~ Have you ever seen a more beautiful cover?  Add to that the advance buzz on this book and you have a winner.  Plus, I'm a sucker for witch stories... This is right at the top of my list of most anticipated 2012 releases.  Read the Goodreads synopsis HERE.  Releases February 7th from G.P. Putnam's Sons BFYR.

Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne~ Another fabulous cover!  Yes, I do judge books by their covers, especially those of debut authors.  This one comes out early in the year, so at least the waiting-on torture won't be so awful...  Read the Goodreads synopsis HERE.  Releases February 2nd from Putnam Juvenile.

The Selection by Kiera Cass~ Okay, I admit it.  Another book that was just love at first sight... The synopsis sounds great and well, this cover.  I got the same feelings of OOOOOH! that I got when I saw the cover of MatchedGoodreads synopsis HERE.  Releases April 24th from HarperTeen.

This is by no means an all-inclusive listing!  In fact, there are LOADS more on the Apocalypsies site that I am drooling for, but they will have to wait for another post...  What are you waiting on?


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