Not Quite What I Was Planning

Not Quite What I Was Planning

Six Word Memoirs

By: The Famous and Obscure

HarperCollins

$16.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I borrowed this book from the library.

What?

In six words life story told.

My Thoughts:

Sadly, I cannot review this book in only six words. I love reading books like these. It is always so ineresting seeing what people have to say about their lives when they only have six words to sum it up. The book was filled with stories, of triumph, heartbreak, sickness, wealth, and every other thing imaginable. I felt myself smile while I red this book, because it was just fun!

Recommendations: Anyone who can read...

Age: 13 and up

Grade: A

The Carrie Diaries

The Carrie Diaries

Candace Bushnell

HarperCollins

$18.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

Synopsis by Borders:

Before "Sex and the City," Carrie Bradshaw was a small-town girl who knew she wanted more. "The Carrie Diaries" is the coming-of-age story of one of the most iconic characters of this generation.

Why?

I love Sex and the City and think it would be fun to see where Carrie started. I love that the book looks like a diary, it makes me want to read it even more!

Keys to the Repository

Keys to the Repository

Melissa de la Cruz

Hyperion Books

$14.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

Release Date: June 29th

What?

Keys to the Repository is a compilation of letter, journal entries , and much more. In this book de la Cruz provides Blue Bloods lover the keys to the repository.

Why?

I love the series and can't wait to find out new juicy information!

Life As We Knew It

Life As We Knew It

Susan Beth Pfeffer

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

$7.99 U.S.

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

When an asreroid hits the moon, Miranda must learn to survive the imaginable. . .

Why? This book looks intense, and I love that it is written in journal injuries!

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

Scholastic Inc.

$17.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

FTC: I received this book from the publisher with the understanding that I would provide an honest review for no compensation.

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

Sixteen-year-old Katniss is smart, athletic, and fast. She can take down a rabbit with a bow and arrow, hitting it straight through the eye. Will these skills be enough to survive the Hunger Games?

My Thoughts:

Wow

I do not think I have read a book of this quality in a while. This was by far the best book I have read all year. The Hunger Games was a gripping novel, and I could barely put it down. Suzanne is a phenomenal author. When I received the book I was in the middle of reading something else, so I let my dad read it. A couple days later my mom was reading it and then they both began pestering me to read it. I obliged and picked up the book to make them happy. Once I read the first chapter I could see why they wanted me to read it so much. Katniss Everdeen is a heroine like no other. Throughout the book you see her struggle as she enters the Hunger Games and fights for her survival. I was able to connect with the character immediately. The plot was enticing and suspensful. I was on the edge of my seat from chapter to chapter waiting to see what would go wrong next. I absolutely loved not being sure of what was going to happen next. Each page held a new surprise for me. I also think that Suzanne did an amazing job on describing setting. As I was reading I could feel myself in District 12, Panem, and the Hunger Games. When Katniss went to the Hob I could imagine what it looked like. When she entered the Games and saw the Cornucopia I was there. The author's attention to detail made this book so believeable it was hard to believe that this book could be fiction. I absolutely loved this book.

Recommendation:

Everyone. It was like nothing else I have ever read before.

Age: 14 and up

Grade: A+++

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

Will Grayson, Will Grayson

John Green, David Levithan

Penguin Group

$17.99 U.S. (Hardcover)

Synopsis from Borders:

One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teens--both named Will Grayson--are about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will Graysons find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, building towards romantic turns-of-heart and the epic production of history's most fantastic high school musical.

Why?

The cover catches my attention immediately, and then the intriguing plot sells me!

Jelaousy

Jealousy

Lili St. Crow

Penguin Group

$9.99

Release Date: July 29th

Synopsis by Barnes and Noble:

It's a good thing Dru Anderson is fast. Because the sucker chasing her isn't slowing down-- and he won't rest until he has tasted her blood and silenced her heart. . .

Dru's best friend, Graves, and her strange and handsome savior, Christophe, are ready to help her take on the ultimate evil. But will their battle for Dru's heart get in the way of her survival?

Sneak Peek:

Last Tuesday I went to a book signing for Lili St. Crow, she provided me with a few sneak peeks into Jealousy. First the handsome boy on the cover is Christophe so no need to worry that a new character is being introduced. Ash will also be a much more important character in this book. Lili said that the book begins with Ash, Christophe, Dru, and Graves all in a motel room....

I cannot wait for the third installment of the Strange Angels series to come out!