Waiting on Wednesday...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme where we basically whine about the books we want to read NOW. It's hosted by Breaking the Spine.

Today's book, Corsets & Clockwork is jam-packed full of some of my favourite authors and steampunk to boot!

I'm a bit disappointed they didn't choose some gorgeous dress for the cover or a fantastic steampunk costume of some sort but I'll live.

the premise: 13 steampunk romances by some of YA's hottest authors.

why I'm dying to read it: I'm sorry, did you see the above? Also, it has Kiersten White in it so I'm hoping this will tide me over until Supernaturally hits shelves.

how long I have to wait: Until the end of April (and then until the library processes it, unless I decide to buy it, which I might).

while you're waiting check out: Hrm... it's hard to think of a good readalike for this one. There aren't many YA steampunk books and the ones that are YA don't have tons of romance in them. So I suppose I'd recommend checking out Soulless by Gail Carriger which is an adult steampunk book with romance as well as kick ass women.

Waiting on Wednesday...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme where we basically whine about the books we want to read NOW. It's hosted by Breaking the Spine.

Today's book is a companion book to another book that I really enjoyed, Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins.

the premise: Lola is a fashion designer with a plan. Everything is awesome (including her hot rocker boyfriend) until her past comes back to haunt her in the form of former next door neighbours. Now she has to reconcile her feelings for the boy next door.

why I'm dying to read it: Even if I hadn't read Anna and even if the cover wasn't adorable I really love the idea of the reappearance of people who mean a lot to you. I like the idea that people can come back into our lives later when we're different people and maybe things happen differently. I hope it's that kind of book.

how long I have to wait: Approximately forever. Or, you know, until September 29th.

while you're waiting check out: Anna and the French Kiss is a really sweet romance and I highly recommend it! For another awesome girl with a rockstar (ex)boyfriend who falls for an unlikely boy, check out Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway.

Waiting on Wednesday...

So I finished If I Stay by Gayle Foreman just last week. I read it pretty much in one sitting - it's actually rather short - and even though I was pretty emotionally drained afterwards, I pretty much immediately wanted more. Lucky for me the sequel, Where She Went, is out soon. Unlucky for me it's not here NOW.

[if you haven't read If I Stay, this whole thing is pretty much going to be spoilery. Consider yourself warned!]

the premise: It's three years after the accident, after Mia walked out of Adam's life forever (I KNOW. WHAT?!). She's a star at Juliard and his band has really taken off. When Adam gets stuck in New York, chance brings Mia and Adam together for one night. Can they rekindle their love?

why I'm dying to read it: I really love stories where couples try to make things work again, especially when it's a couple like Mia and Adam. Not only does it feature awesome characters, Where She Went also takes place in my favourite city - NYC. I'm fairly sure I'm going to love it.

how long I have to wait: Until April 5. *sigh*

while you're waiting check out: Read the first book, If I Stay, if you haven't already. It's pretty much amazing. Have tissues on hand, though!

Waiting on Wednesday...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme where we basically whine about the books we want to read NOW. It's hosted by Breaking the Spine
Today's Waiting on Wednesday is Huntress by the fabulous Malinda Lo and is the sequel to Ash.

the premise: nothing too unusual - nature is all out of whack so two seventeen year old girls are chosen to go visit the Fairy Queen and figure out what's going on. (Really? Teen girls? Oh well, we all know they get shit done). Naturally everyone else in their party is useless and the girls begin to rely on each other and fall in love but do they have what it takes to save the kingdom? And are they willing to do what it takes even if it means tearing them apart?

why I'm dying to read it: I really enjoyed Ash and this one sounds even better. Action adventure + romance? Yes please!! I didn't find the romance in Ash particularly swoon-worthy so I'm hoping Huntress will be a bit more intense. (Plus, have you seen that cover? SWOON!)

how long I have to wait: April 5th - enough time to reread Ash!

while you're waiting check out: Definitely check out Ash and if you like your romance with a side of action/adventure, also check out Fire by Kristin Cashore.

Waiting on Wednesday...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme where we basically whine about the books we want to read NOW. It's hosted by Breaking the Spine

This week's book, Forgotten by Cat Patrick, sounds a lot like 50 First Dates.

the premise: 16-year old London goes to bed every night and wakes up with no memories. All she has are the notes that she writes herself. As you can imagine, this makes life tricky. When she starts experiencing disturbing visions, she realizes that she needs to uncover her past before it destroys her future.

why I'm dying to read it: Come on, amnesia is the oldest trick in the book and there's a reason for that - it's compelling. This sounds like a great mix of romance, mystery and psychological thriller.

how long I have to wait: Until Juuuune!! Hopefully I don't forget about it!

while you're waiting, check out: For more girls with disturbing visions and psychological drama, try Numbers by Rachel Ward. I'm reading it right now and loving it. For a sweeter view of amnesia, rent 50 First Dates :)

Waiting on Wednesday...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme where we basically whine about the books we want to read NOW. It's hosted by Breaking the Spine

I was flipping through catalogs at work and gave a literal squee when I saw the cover of The Time Traveling Fashionista. Isn't it so pretty?

the premise: okay, so it's a bit out there. Louise visits a vintage fashion sale and meets two witchy saleswomen. She tries on a vintage dress that belonged to a film star and suddenly she's aboard a luxurious cruise ship in 1912. As the film star, she gets all sorts of perks and is having a great time until she realizes she's aboard a certain cruise ship - The Titanic. Yikes. Can she save herself and risk changing history?

why I'm dying to read it: Um, time travel and fashion? Yes please! I don't care that the premise is ridiculous, I think it sounds really fun and like the great premise for a series. Try on vintage jeans - go back to Woodstock!

how long I have to wait: Until April 5, 2011

while you're waiting check out: Get a taste for vintage with Vintage Veronica by Erica S. Perl about a girl who works at a consignment shop.

Waiting on Wednesday...

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme where we basically whine about the books we want to read NOW. It's hosted by Breaking the Spine. Today's Waiting on Wednesday is one of my favourite genres - contemporary romance.

the premise: Do you ever wonder if the celebrity couples you see in the tabloids are actually real? Well, in Jenna and Jonah's Fauxmance, the romance between Charlie and Fielding, who play Jenna and Jonah on television, is definitely made up in order to raise ratings on their TV show. When the paparazzi exposes their scam, Charlie and Fielding disappear to get off the radar for a little bit. Naturally, they soon discover that there is more to their costar than they had first assumed.

why I'm dying to read it: I think it'll be a super fun, light read and I also love the trope when people pretend to date and then realize that they're not pretending after all. This seems to be the opposite though - they only realize they're head over heels once they stop pretending. Still, it should be a fun romance in amongst all the heavy dystopian releases this winter.

how long I have to wait: This one is being released February 1st.

while you're waiting check out: If you want to get a feel for the writing style, Emily Franklin and Brendan Halpin also wrote Half-Life of Planets. If you're looking for other romances trying to stay out of the paparazzi, I'd recommend Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway about a girl whose ex-boyfriend writes a song about her. Suddenly Audrey is in the public eye and her every move is being scrutinized. I also love the romance in this one!