Ohana Talks: Bookish Christmas Wishlist

   My family has the same traditions for Christmas every year or every second year. But I decided that instead of giving you all the boring details of my plans, I decided that I'd do something for fun. So today I'm going to telling you what books I asked Santa for! (Yes, Santa;)

Hardcover:

Black Widow: Forever Red by Margaret Stohl

The Masked Truth by Kelley Armstrong

Menagerie by Rachel Vincent

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

The Kiss of Deceptions by Mary E. Pearson

The Stars Never Rise by Rachel Vincent

Fairest by Marissa Meyer

Winter by Marissa Meyer

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Exquisite Captive by Heather Demetrios

The Assassins Blade by Sarah J Maas

Let’s Get Lost by Adi Alsaid (German Edition)

Diamond Sisters - Las Vegas kennt keine Sünde by Michelle Madow (German Edition)

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater & Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater.

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

Paperback:

Happily Ever After by Kiera Cass (International Edition)

Diamonds are Forever by Michelle Madow

Oblivion by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

Insidious by Dawn Metcalf

Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout (AUS edition if possible)

The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa

Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder (UK Edition, black background with flame)

Storm Glass  by Maria V. Snyder (UK edition, black background)

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout (UK Edition, white background with blue)

   Yes I know I'm bad for not reading a bunch of these yet, and to be honest I forgot to add a bunch of them. Oops, too late now.

   What books did you ask for for Christmas? What else do you have on your wishlist? Let me know int the comments!

Ohana Talks: 10 Books I Wanted to Read in 2015 but Didn't

   At the beginning of the year I made a list of some of my most anticipated reads for 2015, while that list did grow throughout the year I still did not accomplish reading all the ones on my original list, and more. So today I have for you, my list of books that released this year that I wanted to read but didn't get a chance too!

Every Last Breath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Insidious by Dawn Metcalf

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Fairest by Marissa Meyer

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

Diamonds are Forever by Michelle Madow 

The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows
The Wrath and Dawn by Renée Ahdieh

   For some of these I just never got a chance at reading them( I wanted to buy them before reading them), and for some I just haven't had enough in my bank account to purchase them aha!

   What about you? Were there some books that you meant to read but didn't? Which ones were they? I'd love to know!

Pre-Order Giveaway for Diamonds are Forever by Michelle Madow!

   Hey Y'all! So you know how I adore The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow, well good news! To celebrate the release if Diamonds are Forever, she will be hosting a pre-order giveaway!

   If you pre-order Diamonds are Forever by October 26th, 2015, then you are legible to receive a Swag Pack! This swag pack contains a Secret Diamond Sister Lip Balm, sticker, bookmark and button!

   Unfortunately the swag pack is only Available to readers in the US. But that's okay! Cause just pre-ordering is a pretty awesome reward itself!

   Once you've pre-ordered click HERE, and fill out the form to receive the Swag Pack!

 

Diamonds are Forever by Michelle Madow

Release Date: October 27th, 2015

Publisher: HarlequinTeen

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters, #3

Format: Paperback, 368 pages

Description from GoodReads:

   It's cold outside, but the drama is hot! 

   The Diamond sisters jet to the mountains for spring break, and Savannah's flirt-mance with an international pop star heats up as her pursuit of stardom succeeds. But is this romance meant to be, or has the right guy been in front of her all along? Meanwhile, Courtney takes the next step with her secret boyfriend—and future stepbrother—and as their parents' wedding approaches, the pressure's on to reveal their relationship. 

   Peyton's figuring out a plan for her future, but she still feels guilty about getting her former bodyguard fired and wonders if she can get over him in the arms of someone else. But the biggest bombshell will change everything once again, because Madison's ready to tell the huge secret she's uncovered. And with the boy who betrayed her but who could be the love of her life fighting for his own life, she might need the Diamond sisters more than ever.

Haven't read the rest of the series yet? They are available now!

The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Release Date: February 25th, 2015

Publisher: HarlequinTeen

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters, #1

Format: Paperback, 382 pages

Description from GoodReads:

   Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. 

   The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

Diamonds in the Rough by Michelle Madow

Release Date: October 28th, 2014

Publisher: HarlequinTeen

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters, #2

Format: Paperback, 448 pages

Description from GoodReads:

   All-access doesn't mean no problems.

   The three Diamond sisters survived the summer in style after coming to live with their long-lost billionaire father. But making a place for themselves at their exclusive new Las Vegas private school is throwing them any number of gold-plated curves. Savannah's YouTube stardom turns into a Sweet Sixteen reality show extravaganza—with complimentary enemies on the side. Dangerous flirtations don't keep Peyton from a gamble that will risk far more than she planned to bet. And when Courtney and the sisters' archenemy, Madison, uncover two explosive secrets, it will rock even this town of glittering illusion—and turn their lives upside down all over again.

Sisterhood, first crushes, and scandalous secrets explode in book two of Michelle Madow's riveting series, The Secret Diamond Sisters.

   I hope you guys all participate! I'm dying to get my hands on a copy, and this is the perfect chance to sauce the pre-order up!

   

Summer Blogger Promo Tour: Book Swag with Time Turner Reads

   The Summer Blogger Promo Tour was created by The Book Bratz as a fun way to promote blogs and make blogger friends.

Today I have Preethi from Time Turner Reads!

   She's a bibliophile whose interests extend into TV shows and romantic comedies. She loves web design. She loves to meet other bookaholics in the blogosphere!

   Today she's going to tell us about what she does with her bookish swag!

   Book Swag! Bookmarks, bookplates, and buttons! What are your favourite kinds of book swag? What do you use your swag for?

Preethi:   I don't own any bookplates or buttons, unfortunately, but I do have some random swag at home I keep in a shoebox - these are promotion items and whatnot that I sometimes receive along with review books (believe it or not they really are treasured despite their location). I also once received this gorgeous letter from an author for reviewing one of her books, and it was really sweet. It's probably the prettiest letter I've ever received: it's very glittery. All of this may lead you to believe that I'm not big on book swag, but if there's one thing I'm known for, it's my collection of bookmarks. Now, I don't have fifty bookmarks or anything, but I do own maybe a little more than twenty, and they all live in this old, tin chocolate box of mine. I like to switch out the bookmark I'm using each time I finish a book, which is why the variety of bookmarks comes in handy. I also tend to match the color of my bookmark to my book, which is another reason I have as many as I do. I think I buy more bookmarks than I do books haha.

   I know that many readers ask for books as presents, but this is rarely me. When I buy physical books, it's only if I know I'll re-read them again or if they're a personal favorite. Instead, I ask for book-themed products. For example, I love phone cases that are book-themed or based off of my favorite characters. I love book-turned-movie merchandise, and of course the DVD's. Figurines of some of my favorite characters are totally my thing. I just find these things more "buyable" since I'm so picky with the books I purchase. This year, I'm super excited to ask for Maggie Stiefvater's tarot deck based on The Raven Cycle for my birthday.

   What are your favorite types of book swag? As a bibliophile, what is your preferred form of presents (Barnes & Nobles gift cards included)? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

 Steph:  Ever since I went to YALLFest 2014 I've had a HUGE collection of swag, everything ranging from bookmarks to posters and buttons! I currently keep all of them in a bag in my room.

   My favourite kinds of swag would have to be buttons and unique stuff, like lipgloss (Michelle Madow has a very pretty lipgloss for her Secret Diamond Sisters series!), or Bracelets. (Ashley Mansour has a very pretty bracelet for her Blood, Ink & Fire novel, the same goes with Martina Boone and her Heirs of Watson Island series.)

   If it's not bracelets or jewelry I like to frame a few of my swag. Some of the first pieces of Swag I got are framed on my dresser in my room, or if I have too much of one bookmark or banner I like to go to book stores and put them into their books! or even books from the same author if it's not released yet!

   

   Thanks so much Preethi for stopping by! You can give Preethi a follow here:

Blog: http://www.timeturningreads.blogspot.ca

Twitter: https://twitter.com/timeturningread 

   And that's a rap on the Summer Blogger Promo Tour for me! Stop by next week so I can tell you about what I loved about the Tour!

Cover Reveal: Diamonds are Forever by Michelle Madow

Hey y'all!

   For most of you, by now you have probably realized that I hold The Secret Diamond Sisters series by Michelle Madow close in my heart. So today I am super excited to show you the cover for Diamonds are Forever, the third book in the series! I hope you guys love it!

Diamonds are Forever

Michelle Madow

The Secret Diamond Sisters, #3

HarlequinTeen

Expected: October 27th, 2015 

Description from GoodReads:

   It's cold outside, but the drama is hot! 

   The Diamond sisters jet to the mountains for spring break, and Savannah's flirt-mance with international pop star Perry Myles continues as her pursuit of stardom succeeds. But is it "meant to be" with Perry, or has the right guy been in front of her eyes this entire time? Meanwhile, Courtney takes the next step with her secret boyfriend—and future stepbrother—Brett…and with Adrian and Rebecca's wedding approaching, they feel more pressure than ever to reveal their relationship. Peyton might be figuring out a direction for her future, but she feels responsible for her bodyguard Jackson being fired, and wonders if the best way to find solace for her guilt is in the arms of someone else. But the biggest bombshell will change everything once again, because Madison's ready to tell the Diamond sisters the truth about the huge secret she's uncovered. And with Oliver, the boy who betrayed her but who could be the love of her life, in the hospital fighting for his own life, she might need the Diamonds more than ever.

Now for the cover!

   Isn't it to die for? I think it might be my favourite out of all the covers! What do you think?

   

Haven't read the rest of the series yet? They are available now!

The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Release Date: February 25th, 2015

Publisher: HarlequinTeen

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters, #1

Format: Paperback, 382 pages

Description from GoodReads:

   Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. 

   The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

     

Diamonds in the Rough by Michelle Madow

Release Date: October 28th, 2014

Publisher: HarlequinTeen

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters, #2

Format: Paperback, 448 pages

Description from GoodReads:

   All-access doesn't mean no problems.

   The three Diamond sisters survived the summer in style after coming to live with their long-lost billionaire father. But making a place for themselves at their exclusive new Las Vegas private school is throwing them any number of gold-plated curves. Savannah's YouTube stardom turns into a Sweet Sixteen reality show extravaganza—with complimentary enemies on the side. Dangerous flirtations don't keep Peyton from a gamble that will risk far more than she planned to bet. And when Courtney and the sisters' archenemy, Madison, uncover two explosive secrets, it will rock even this town of glittering illusion—and turn their lives upside down all over again.

     

Michelle Madow wrote her first novel, Remembrance, in her junior year of college. Remembrance is

the first book in The Transcend Time Saga, a three part series about reincarnation and true love that Michelle successfully self-published. The series was inspired by Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video. Michelle's latest YA series, The Secret Diamond Sisters, about three sisters who discover they are the secret heirs to a Las Vegas billionaire casino owner, was published in March 2014 by Harlequin Teen. The second book in the series, Diamonds in the Rough, released in November 2014, and the third book, Diamonds are Forever, will be coming out in November 2015. Michelle is active on social media networks and has toured across America to promote her books and encourage high school students to embrace reading and writing.

Michelle lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is writing more novels for young adults. She loves reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, shopping, Disney fairy tales, Broadway musicals, and loves talking with fans on Facebook (/MichelleMadow), Twitter (@MichelleMadow), and Instagram (@MichelleMadow).

To chat with Michelle and other fans about her books, join Michelle Madow's Street Team on Facebook!

   I hope you guys like the series as much as I do!