Saturday, November 15, 2014

Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award

Rules:


1. Thank the blogger that nominated you, and link back to their site.
2. Post the award’s logo onto your blog
3. Answer the 10 questions you’ve been asked
4. Nominate 10 bloggers
5. Set 10 new questions for your nominees.


I was Nominated by:


Isabel at Tween to Teen Book Reviews, thanks girlie!


My Questions & Answers:


1. Top book(s) of 2014 so far?

   Top books that I've read in 2014 so far would definitely be Lux: Beginnings by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Made for You by Melissa Marr, Diamonds in the Rough by Michelle Madow, Waterfall by Amalie Howard, really the list goes on for miles.



2. Best books with a one-word title?

   Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Ink by Amanda Sun, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand, Waterfall by Amalie Howard, and Witchlight by L.J. Smith.



3. Which book world would you want to live in for a day?

   I would love to live in the world of the Night World series by L. J. Smith. I've adored this series forever and feel like I am already apart of it.



4. Do you prefer reliable or unreliable narrators?

  I prefer a mix up of both narrators, it's always nice to experience something new.



5. Which book are you most looking forward to in 2015?

   Oh god, this question is like asking a little kid what they'd like for Christmas. For 2015 one of the books I'm most excited for would have to be one of these three ( I had to limit myself somewhere), Diamonds are Forever by Michelle Madow, Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole and Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.



6. Which dystopian world do you think is the worst?

   I'm not really sure if it's to be consider Dystopian but I really hate the world of the Unwind series by Neal Shusterman. I could never stand to live in this world. It's a terrifyingly beautiful world, but utterly horrifying.



7. Which food from a book do you want to try the most?

   Since I've already tried Dauntless Cake, I think I'd really like to try all the different Japanese foods mentioned in The Paper Gods series by Amanda Sun. She went into crazy detail about Japan and it just made me want to visit so I could experience everything for myself.



8. What are some of the most beautiful (in your opinion) 2014 covers?

   I've mentioned this series a lot in this post but I utterly adore the covers for the Paper Gods series! Rain's cover is just fabulous. The watercolour just reminds me so much of my childhood and I can't get enough of it. Another cover from 2014 that I loved was Talon by Julie Kagawa, scales and dragons and AHHHHHH PRETTY COVERS.



9. Zombies or unicorns?

   ZOMBIES OF COURSE. It's a virus, you never know what can come from those.



10. Would you prefer a book set in the distant past or far future?

   I would prefer a book set in the future, you can do so much more from the unknown then you can with what has already happened.



I Nominate:


Amber & Jessica @ The Book Bratz

   As well as anyway else who would like to participate!


My Questions:


1. What are your top 5 books you're looking forward to in 2015?

2. What are 5 series that you regret having ended in 2014?

3. What is your favourite publishing and why?

4. Who is your favourite author to talk to?

5. How many authors have you met in person?

6. If you sold your soul for an ARC, which ARC would it be? ( ARC = Advance Readers Copy.)

7. What's the longest you've waited for a book to be released?

8. Name a song that you think best suits your favourite book/book series.

9. List 5 books that you'll be asking for, for Christmas!

10. If you could be a character in a book series, which would you be?


   Oops I went a little hard on the book questions! Once again thank you Isabel for the nomination! I hope you guys have fun doing this post!



Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday (17)

Captive

Author: Aimee Carter
The Blackcoat Rebellion #2
Expected: November 25th, 2014
Harlequin Teen



Description from GoodReads:


  For the past two months, Kitty Doe's life has been a lie. Forced to impersonate the Prime Minister's niece, her frustration grows as her trust in her fake fiancĂ© cracks, her real boyfriend is forbidden and the Blackcoats keep her in the dark more than ever. 

   But in the midst of discovering that her role in the Hart family may not be as coincidental as she thought, she's accused of treason and is forced to face her greatest fear: Elsewhere. A prison where no one can escape. 

  As one shocking revelation leads to the next, Kitty learns the hard way that she can trust no one, not even the people she thought were on her side. With her back against the wall, Kitty wants to believe she'll do whatever it takes to support the rebellion she believes in—but is she prepared to pay the ultimate price? 


Why I Want It:


   I adored Aimee's Goddess Test series, so when Pawn came out I was super excited to read it! Then I read Pawn and I needed the sequel right away! The events that happened into Pawn were new and unique and I can't wait to see what Aimee has in store for us in Captive.


Why You Should Want It:


  Rebellions, copycat impersonators, The Blackcoat rebellion is an epic ride if you're willing to take it.

  
That`s my waiting on Wednesday for this week! Will you be picking up Captive? What are you waiting on this week? Let me know in the comments!




 

Thursday, November 6, 2014

YALLFest Schedule




Alrighty!


   YALLFest is tomorrow and I'm out of my mind excited! I got into Charleston on Wednesday, so I've already been able to enjoy the scenery and visited a few places! Anyhow, I know a bunch of my online blogger friends are going to be here as well. So I thought I'd post my Friday and Saturday schedule here! If you're going to be at some of the same panels or signings with me let me know! I'd love to say hi!




Friday:


3:00pm- 5:00pm
(Going in this order, times will very on line lengths)
~Magnifilous Toy Emporium~  James Dashner
~ Big Tent~ Kiera Cass
~Mose Boutique~ Lauren Oliver



Saturday:


10:00am ~ Music Hall~ Opening Keynote 
James Dashner & Sara Zarr

11:00am ~ Train ~ Jennifer L. Armentrout

11:00am ~ Court ~  Danielle Paige

11:00am-12:00pm ~ Theater~ Veronica Roth

12:00pm ~ Train~ Scott Westerfield

1:00pm ~ Tent ~ Gayle Forman

1:00pm ~ Tent ~ Becca Fitzpatrick

2:00pm ~ Train ~ Kami Garcia 
( I have tickets to be first in line, I won't be here long)

2:00pm ~ Train ~ Margaret Stohl

3:00pm ~ Theater ~ Rainbow Rowell

4:00pm ~ Music Hall ~ Hollywood Stories
Authors talk film/TV adaptions

or

4:00pm ~ Tent ~ Sarah J. Maas

4:00pm ~ Tent ~ Carrie Ryan
(Still haven't decided yet.)

5:00pm ~ Music Hall ~ Closing Keynote
Sarah Dessen & Ally Condie

6:00pm ~ Music Hall ~ YA Smackdown Feat. Tiger Beat


   I know there were so many other authors to meet and have books signed, but unfortunately I had to focus on the authors of the books I already had purchased. 

  Once again come find me at any of these signings or panels, I'd love to meet you! 
   Also! If you are going to the Martina Boone Launch event on November 9th, then you are more then welcome to hang out with me there as well!

   Have fun at YALLFest everyone who is going!





Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday (16)

The Bane Chronicles

Author: Cassandra Clare
The Bane Chronicles
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Expected: November 11th, 2014


Description from GoodReads:


   Ever wondered about the enigmatic, mysterious warlock Magnus Bane? The only character to appear in every Shadowhunter book, Magnus has a past even more shrouded in mystery than his present. I’ve teamed up with acclaimed YA writers Maureen Johnson and Sarah Rees Brennan to create the Bane Chronicles, the back (and front) story of Magnus told in ten linked tales.

   Look for short stories like Vampires, Scones and Edmund Herondale; The Rise and Fall of the Hotel Dumort; Saving Raphael Santiago and What To Buy The Shadowhunter Who Has Everything (And Who You’re Not Officially Dating Anyway). 


Why I Want It:


   I adore Magnus, cat eyes, wit and all. He was my favourite character in The Mortal Instruments series, and was high up there for favourites in The Infernal Devices. I'm excited to finally hear Magnus's side of the story, and hope it'll leave us with a little teaser for The Dark Artifices.



Why You Should Want It:


   The Infernal Devices is practically my favourite series of all time. The characters are breathtaking, the characters also include Magnus Bane. So I can expect that this book or these short stories will be just as amazing.


   That's my Waiting on Wednesday for this week, will you be picking up The Bane Chronicles? What are you waiting on this week? Let me know in the comments!




   

Monday, November 3, 2014

YALLFest Hiatus!

 Hello everybody!

 
   As many of you all know, YALLFest is coming up! Friday to be exact! My family along with I are going to be flying down from Manitoba to participate! With the trip going to be taking up most of my time,

This is what you guys should know


   because I will be in a different country I will not have any data to go online as often as I normally do. This means my access to social media will be limited, besides being at my hotel in the early morning or at night the only times I will be online is if I happen to be a cafe with wifi. So don't expect a lot from me on Twitter.

   I will have blog posts ready while I am away. If anything were to change on my blog in the next bit, it would be after I return from my trip because I would need to catch up on homework.

   There will be multiple trip posts scheduled for the end of November, so you will be able to read about my adventures there.

   If you are curious about my schedule for YALLFest, as in which panels or signings I am going to there will be a post on either Thursday or Friday on the blog.

 


   Thanks for understanding guys! I can't wait to tell you about my bookish adventures and all the delicious food I'll have tasted(;




 




Friday, October 31, 2014

October Wrap Up

Friend Pam on the left
Me the right.
      The end of October has come! The end of the month obviously bringing Halloween! I was a Zombie Hunter with my neighbours and sisters, I sort of look like a female version of Daryl Dixon. What were you all for Halloween? Any bookish costumes?
   While on the topic of Halloween, I'm sorry about not having a Halloween post this year, I've been very busy school wise and packing for YALLFest! School has been mentally draining lately.
   YALLFest is next week and I am dying of excitement, I almost have all the books I need ready to go. (*cough* 16) Now all I need to do is pack my clothes and finalize my schedule. If you're going to YALLFest send me your schedule and I'll get back to you with mine! I will also be at the blogger meet up on the 7th, let me know if you are too!
   Funny story, when I first told my Spanish teacher about not being at school for YALLFest most of my class overheard. So now I swear they are more excited about me going to YALLFest then I am, and believe me I'm excited! They also call me YALLFest now, along with asking me daily how much longer till YALLFest. Suffice to say my Spanish class is crazy.
   With YALLFest so close I finally pushed myself to read the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. My goodness, I just don't have any words to describe that series. A review will definitely be up soon for Lux Beginnings.
   Finally I got my second book request in the mail the other day, I got Eternal by C.C Hunter from St. Martin's Press. So expect a review for that up soon as well!

   That's all for this month! Now for my bookish stats!

(P.S If I owe you a review for your book, or a review in general I will have those done soon! I was just trying to get as many books read for YALLFest that I could. Sorry about that!) 


Books Read in October:



November Releases I'm Excited For:


Book Haul for October:



Library Book Haul:


Book Reviewed:


Movies Reviewed:




   That's it for this month! Expect a long list of awesomeness in next months post, It'll probably be all about YALLFest(;





Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday (15)

The Retribution of Mara Dyer

Author: Michelle Hodkin
Mara Dyer #3
 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Expected: November 4th, 2014



Description from GoodReads:


   Mara Dyer wants to believe there's more to the lies she’s been told.
There is.

   She doesn’t stop to think about where her quest for the truth might lead.
She should.

   She never had to imagine how far she would go for vengeance.
She will now.

   Loyalties are betrayed, guilt and innocence tangle, and fate and chance collide in this shocking conclusion to Mara Dyer’s story.
Retribution has arrived.


Why I Want It:


   To be honest, this series creeps me out. Things are said, things are done, eerie things. Yet, this series continues to draw me back in for more. I just don't know what it is, but I just have to finish it now.


Why You Should Want It:


   It feels real, when you're reading the story you just want to believe something supernatural exists, and yet you feel deep inside that you just know something is mentally wrong with her. For peat sake we don't even know what her real name is! This book will be like nothing you have ever experienced before, you just have to trust me on it.





   That's my Waiting on Wednesday for this week, will you be picking up The Retribution of Mara Dyer? What are you waiting on this week? Let me know in the comments!