Waiting on Wednesday (#3)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Morning lovelies,

For this week, the upcoming release that I "can't wait to read" is:

Destroy Me (Shatter Me #1.5) by Tahereh Mafi

Publication date: October 2, 2012

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Summary (from HarperCollins): "In Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me, Juliette escaped from the Reestablishment by seducing Warner - and then putting a bullet in his shoulder. But she'll learn in Destroy Me, Warner is not that easy to get rid of...

Back at the base and recovering from his near-fatal wound, Warner must do everything in his power to keep his soldiers in check and suppress any mention of a rebellion in the sector. Still as obsessed with Juliette as ever, his first priority is to find her, bring her back, and dispose of Adam and Kenji, the two traitors who helped her escape. But when Warner's father, The Supreme Commander of The Reestablishment, arrives to correct his son's mistakes, it's clear that he has much different plans for Juliette. Plans Warner simply cannot allow.

Set after Shatter Me and before its forthcoming sequel, Unravel Me, Destroy Me is a novella told from the perspective of Warner, the ruthless leader of Sector 45."

What are you currently "Waiting on?"

About the Blogger

Jenn is a 23 years old, avid reader and who decided to try her luck on blogging. She enjoys reading Young Adults novels with swoony boys and with a twist. When she is not reading, she can be found watching The Big Bang Theory or watching old episodes of Gilmore Girls and Friends. Books and Swoons is her baby.
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Teaser Tuesday (#1)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• Be careful not to include spoilers! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away. You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that the other TT participants can add the book to their TBR List if they like your teasers.

Hello lovelies,

I love teasers so I decided to do this meme and share a teaser and what I'm reading as well. I should also let you know that I'm reading the ebook of my selection and it doesn't show me the page number and instead it shows the percentage.

"A bad boy. For eating boiled peanuts in the graveyard." - 7% into the book, A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

About the Blogger

Jenn is a 23 years old, avid reader and who decided to try her luck on blogging. She enjoys reading Young Adults novels with swoony boys and with a twist. When she is not reading, she can be found watching The Big Bang Theory or watching old episodes of Gilmore Girls and Friends. Books and Swoons is her baby.
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Quotes (#7)

Happy Monday lovelies,

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How about some quotes?

"Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." - Charles William Eliot

"Fine. Let Ranger get someone else. Trust me, you don't want to be out looking for a parking place on Sloane in the middle of the night."

"I won't have to look for a parking place. Tank's picking me up."

"You're working with a guy named Tank?"

"He's big."

"Jesus," Morelli said. "I had to fall in love with a woman who works with a guy named Tank."

"You love me?"

"Of course I love you. I just don't want to marry you." - Janet Evanovich, High Five

"Babe, you've destroyed a car, burned down two buildings, stapled a guy's nuts, and you have sixteen stitches in your leg. Take a night off. Have a glass of wine, watch some television, and go to bed early." - Janet Evanovich, Lean Mean Thirteen

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." - George Bernard Shaw

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..." - Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!

That it for now! Have a great day, lovelies.

About the Blogger

Jenn is a 23 years old, avid reader and who decided to try her luck on blogging. She enjoys reading Young Adults novels with swoony boys and with a twist. When she is not reading, she can be found watching The Big Bang Theory or watching old episodes of Gilmore Girls and Friends. Books and Swoons is her baby.
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Mini Review: Restraint by Charlotte Stein

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Restraint by Charlotte Stein
Released date: May 28, 2012
Publisher: Xcite Romance
Personal copy

My rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Goodreads summary: "Mallory is certain that one of her friends - handsome but awkward Artie - hates her guts. The last thing she wants to do is go on a luscious weekend away with him and a few other buddies, to a cabin in the woods. But when she catches Artie doing something very dirty after a night spent listening to her relate some of her sexcapades to everyone, she can't resist pushing his buttons a little harder. He might seem like a prude, but Mallory suspect he likes a little dirty talk. And Mallory has no problems inciting his long dormant desires."

I was on my way home from vacation and I logged onto Twitter and I see one of my friends tweeting about a free ebook on an author she loves. Now, I love books and I love FREE books even more. So, I had some spare time while waiting for my flight and I started reading it right away.

Restraint  was exactly what I was looking for. It was short, sweet hot, and dirty. My many sleepless nights during vacation could only handle something in novella length and I enjoyed reading about Artie and Mallory. Mallory is a girl that I would be intimidated by because she is just very bold and will share stories about her sexcapades and I'm a lot more reserved when it comes to something of that nature. Artie, however, is shy and reticent and I hold a soft spot him my heart for him. But I enjoyed the, uhh...sexytimes that they shared.

For a first time read on Ms. Stein's writing, I'll definitely be checking out more of her other works.

About the Blogger

Jenn is a 23 years old, avid reader and who decided to try her luck on blogging. She enjoys reading Young Adults novels with swoony boys and with a twist. When she is not reading, she can be found watching The Big Bang Theory or watching old episodes of Gilmore Girls and Friends. Books and Swoons is her baby.
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Stacking the Shelves (#9)

Stacking the Shelves, which is hosted by Tynga's Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This mean you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course, ebooks!

Morning lovelies,

I hope everyone had a good week. Let see what I added to my shelves, hmm?

I got this on Amazon for free. I have some friends who just love the author,Charlotte Stein and I pretty much trust them with their recs. And yes, it smut. I need my smut every now and then.

 

I got this ebook from the library. I was on the list for this a while ago and it just came for me, so it was a little bit of a surprise.

That it for this week! Have a lovely Saturday. 

What did you add to your shelves?

About the Blogger

Jenn is a 23 years old, avid reader and who decided to try her luck on blogging. She enjoys reading Young Adults novels with swoony boys and with a twist. When she is not reading, she can be found watching The Big Bang Theory or watching old episodes of Gilmore Girls and Friends. Books and Swoons is her baby.
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Review: Die For Me by Amy Plum

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Die for Me (Revenants #1) by Amy Plum

Released date: May 10, 2011

Publisher: HarperTeen

*This review was done by one of my best friends, Daisel*

Daisel's Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (On Goodreads: 4 stars)

Goodreads Summary: "In the City of Lights, two star-crossed lovers battle a fate that is destined to tear them apart again and again for eternity.

When Kate Mercier's parents die in a tragic car accident, she leaves her life - and memories - behind to live with her grandparents in Paris. For Kate, the only way to survive her is escaping into the world of books and Parisian art. Until she meets Vincent.

Mysterious, charming, and devastatingly handsome, Vincent threatens to melt the ice around Kate's guarded heart with just his smile. As she begins to fall in love with Vincent, Kate discovers that he's a revenant - an undead being whose fate forces himself to sacrifice himself over and over again to save the lives of others. Vincent and those like him are bound to in a centuries-old war against a group of evil revenants who exist only to murder and betray. Kate soon realizes that if she follows her heart, she may never be safe again.

The saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover" but when I first saw the cover of this book, I automatically fell in love and I decided to give the book a try. Kate Mercier and her sister Georgia moves to Paris after the death of their parents. As she tries to cope with their loss, she runs into a handsome, mysterious boy named Vincent. Shortly after meeting him, unexplainable things begin to happen around him and Kate is brought to the realization that Vincent might not be entirely human.

Waiting on Wednesday (#2)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hello lovelies,

Being back from vacation sure is a drag. I could use a few more days of rest that's for sure. But, let's get on with with my "can't wait to read" selection.

The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Expected publication date: October 23, 2012

Publisher: Simon & Schuster 

Goodreads Summary: "The Truth about Mara Dyer's dangerous and mysterious abilities continues to unravel in this gripping sequel to the thrilling "The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer." One week after Mara walked into a police station in Miami at the close of "The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer," she has been committed to psychiatric treatment for what her parents believe was a mental breakdown. But what seems like a hallucination to everyone else is a chilling reality for Mara. Someone from her past has discovered her strange, deeply disturbing secret and that someone wants her to pay. But when no one believes the truth, Mara is totally helpless. The only person on her side is Noah Shaw, as sexy and handsome as he is loyal and cunning. Noah is the only person who can help Mara -- as long as he doesn't get himself killed in the process.  

What are you "Waiting on"?

About the Blogger

Jenn is a 23 years old, avid reader and who decided to try her luck on blogging. She enjoys reading Young Adults novels with swoony boys and a twist. When she is not reading, she can be found watching The Big Bang Theory or watching old episodes of Gilmore Girls and Friends. Books and Swoons is her little baby.
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Quotes (#6)

Morning lovelies,

I'm off on vacay but I do have my quotes ready for you. And if you're in a sad/bad mood, I can understand. I have to go home today .

"Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend." - Albert Camus

"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there." - Lewis Carroll

"But anyone can begin. It was the part with all the promise, the potential, the things I loved. More and more, though, I was finding myself wanting to find out what happened in the end..." - Sarah Dessen, What Happened to Goodbye

"Dad, she's just going to freak. And probably come here and get me, and then you guys will start yelling at each other, and I'll have to act out by wearing lots of eyeliner and doing drugs." - Rachel Hawkins, Demonglass

"As far as I can tell, dumping soda on people is the equivalent of 'Hi, it's nice to meet you' in this part of the world. Frankly, I think standard greetings work better, but what do I know?" - Nicholas Sparks, The Last Song

That it for today and I hope your week goes great!

About the Blogger

Jenn is a 23 years old, avid reader and who decided to try her luck on blogging. She enjoys reading Young Adults novels with swoony boys and with a twist. When she is not reading, she can be found watching The Big Bang Theory or watching old episodes of Gilmore Girls and Friends. Books and Swoons is her little baby.
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Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth

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Insurgent (Divergent #2) by Veronica Roth
Released date: May 1, 2012
Publisher: HarperCollins

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Goodreads Summary: "One choice can transform you - or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves - and herself - while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions will become even more irrevocable - and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even is she does not know what she may lose by doing so."

**I'm doing something different and giving more of a rambling review where I will share the emotions I had while reading Insurgent. There just wasn't a way for me to truly review this book without giving away too much and being satisfied with it as well.**

This was one of the most anticipated book/sequel of the year for me. I counted down the days, stalked my mailman, and my mother so she could let me know if I had received my pre-ordered package (It didn't come until the 5th and I died a little each day until I had my hands on it). I completely devoured this book in one day. I was left expecting more and speechless at how it had ended. Ms. Roth did a wonderful in creating a sequel that lived up to its hype and I can't wait until the third book comes out next year.

Stacking the Shelves (#8)

Stacking the Shelves, which is hosted by Tynga's Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This mean you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course, ebooks!

Happy Saturday, Swooners! I'm off on a Caribbean vacation for a few days but I'll be back home soon. I still have some books that been added to my shelves so, let's get on with the show.

I received these for review:

           

Confessions of an Angry Girl by Louise Rozett, The Unsacred Gift by C.S. Dorsey, and FanGirl! by Angel Lawson

I found these on sale on kindle and nook:

        

Ethereal by Addison Moore, The Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen, and The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L.J. Smith

That's it for now. Since I'm out of town I won't be able to respond to comments or go and see your shelves as well. I'll do that as soon as I get back in a couple of days. Have a great weekend!

What did you add to your shelves?

About the Blogger

Jenn is a 23 years old, avid reader and who decided to try her luck on blogging. She enjoys reading Young Adults novels with swoony boys and with a twist. When she is not reading, she can be found watching The Big Bang Theory or watching old episodes of Gilmore Girls and Friends. Books and Swoons is her little baby.
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