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Waiting on Wednesday: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Waiting on Wednesday: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is coming out next week:  Eleanor & Park Author: Rainbow Rowell  Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Expected publication date: February 26th 2013 From Goodreads:  “Bono met his wife in high school,” Park says.“So did Jerry Lee Lewis,” Eleanor answers.“I’m not kidding,” he says.“You should be,” she says, “we’re sixteen.”“What about Romeo and Juliet?”“Shallow, confused, then dead.””I love you,” Park says.“Wherefore art thou,” Eleanor answers.“I’m not kidding,” he says.“You should be.” Set over the course of one […]

Waiting on Wednesday: The Summer I Became A Nerd by Leah Rae Miller

Waiting on Wednesday: The Summer I Became A Nerd by Leah Rae Miller

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s can’t-wait-to-read is one that is very relevant to my current state of mind:  The Summer I Became a NerdAuthor: Leah Rae MillerPublisher: Entangled Teen Expected publication date: May 7, 2013 From Goodreads: On the outside, seventeen-year-old Madelyne Summers looks like your typical blond cheerleader—perky, popular, and dating the star quarterback. But inside, Maddie spends more time agonizing over what will happen in the next issue of her favorite comic book than planning pep rallies with her squad. That […]

Waiting on Wednesday: The Theory of Everything by Kari Luna

Waiting on Wednesday: The Theory of Everything by Kari Luna

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is a 2013 debut, and SO my perfect book: The Theory of Everything Author: Kari Luna Publisher: Philomel Expected publication date: July 11, 2013 Goodreads Synopsis: One part Libba Bray’s GOING BOVINE, two parts String Theory, and three parts love story equals a whimsical novel that will change the way you think about the world. Sophie Sophia is obsessed with music from the late eighties. She also has an eccentric physicist father who sometimes vanishes for […]

Waiting on Wednesday: Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham

Waiting on Wednesday: Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is a departure for me, an adult fiction book written by one of my favourite actresses! Someday, Someday, Maybe Author: Lauren Graham Publisher: Ballantine Books Expected publication date: April 30, 2013 From Goodreads: A charming and laugh-out-loud novel by Lauren Graham, beloved star of Parenthood and Gilmore Girls, about an aspiring actress trying to make it in mid-nineties New York City. Franny Banks is a struggling actress in New York City, with just six months left […]

Waiting on Wednesday: Triangles by Kimberly Ann Miller

Waiting on Wednesday: Triangles by Kimberly Ann Miller

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is a debut YA contemp: Triangles Author: Kimberly Ann Miller Publisher: Spencer Hill Press Expected publication date: June 18, 2013 Goodreads synopsis: A cruise ship. A beautiful island. Two sexy guys. What could possibly go wrong? In the Bermuda Triangle—a lot. Hoping to leave behind the reminders of her crappy life–her father’s death years ago, her mother’s medical problems, and the loser who’s practically stalking her–seventeen-year-old Autumn Taylor hops on a ship with her sister […]

Stacking the Shelves #3: Christmas gifts, eBooks, etc

January 19, 2013 / 8 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Stacking the Shelves #3: Christmas gifts, eBooks, etc

Holy moly, it has been a long time since my last Stacking the Shelves post. Here’s what happened on the blog this week:  I’m giving away a January new release of your choice – go Rafflecopter it and let me know what you’re interested in reading this month! How’s this for a blast from the past? I reviewed JANIE FACE TO FACE, the last installment of Caroline B. Cooney’s The Face on the Milk Carton series. Guys, I’ve been reading these since I was, like, ten: “Hard-core fans of the Janie series will want to read this just to know […]

Waiting on Wednesday: The Grass is Always Greener by Jen Calonita

Waiting on Wednesday: The Grass is Always Greener by Jen Calonita

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is a no-brainer for those who know me and read my blog:  The Grass Is Always Greener (Belles #3)by Jen Calonita Publisher: Poppy Expected publication: April 16th 2013 From Goodreads: How many secrets can one family keep? Amid preparations for Emerald Cove’s extravagant Founders Day celebration and their own shared sweet sixteen, Isabelle Scott and Mirabelle Monroe are longing to break free from the tight constraints that come with being the daughters of a prominent public figure. When […]

Waiting on Wednesday: Starstruck by Rachel Shukert

Waiting on Wednesday: Starstruck by Rachel Shukert

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is one I found through Atlantic Wire’s YA to Watch For list: Starstruck Author: Rachel Shukert Publisher: Delacorte Press Expected publication date: March 12, 2013 From Goodreads:  A golden age of glam . . . Every week they arrive in Los Angeles–beautiful and talented young hopefuls who dream of becoming stars. It’s all Margaret Frobisher has ever wanted—and when she’s discovered by a powerful agent, she can barely believe her luck. She’s more than ready to escape […]

Waiting on Wednesday: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

Waiting on Wednesday: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is a debut from a new author – after sharing my 2013 most-anticipated-all-sequel/fave-authors reads, I definitely feel like I need to share some of my brand-new-can’t-waits:  The Rules for Disappearing Author: Ashley Elston Publisher: Disney Hyperion Expected publication date: May 14, 2013 Goodreads synopsis:  She’s been six different people in six different places: Madeline in Ohio, Isabelle in Missouri, Olivia in Kentucky . . . But now that she’s been transplanted to rural Louisiana, she […]

Top Ten of 2012: Top 10 Books I Read in 2012 and

December 24, 2012 / 8 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Top Ten of 2012: Top 10 Books I Read in 2012 and

This week I’m participating in the Top Ten of 2012. This is a week for bloggers to look back at some of the best books in 2012 and look forward to books in 2013. This year’s Top 10 is hosted by Two Chicks on Books and Magical Urban Fantasy Reads. Today’s post is on the best books that I read this year. So, in no particular order, here are my top ten books of 2012. Older releases: 1. Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty – the end of this book killed me. I’ve already read it a second time.  2. Perfect Fifths […]