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Some of these titles are already out and some are coming out this fall! Either way, we can’t wait to read these this summer!
What books are on your Summer To Be Read List?
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What is it about Miranda Kenneally’s writing that makes it so readable – I mean, readable to the point that I’m engulfed and do not put the book down to do anything! Both Catching Jordan and Stealing Parker are on my Read in One Sitting shelf because I literally devoured them whole. The interesting thing is that Jordan and Parker are very different girls, going through very different situations and yet I found myself connecting to both of them so much that I just couldn’t let go. In the companion to Catching Jordan, we meet Parker who is a little confused on what she wants from life. She’s going crazy in that she just kissing all kinds of boys – possibly even the 23 year old baseball coach – WAIT WHAT?! I know I know, it sounds creepy – and it is, kind of (more of that later in this review). At the beginning, I wasn’t sure if I liked Parker but by the end, I would definitely consider her a likable character. Now, back to the 23 year old baseball coach. The thing is that 5-6 years really isn’t that big of an age difference; however it is when you’re younger and especially when you’re younger than 18. That being said, I think a lot of it also has to do with the positions that these two characters are in (no pun intended). He’s her TEACHER, which is a position of authority and that’s why it’s perceived as something gross and wrong. For those who have read Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins, did you feel the same disgust and ickiness about Max? I personally didn’t feel an ickiness about him because of their age difference – I didn’t like him because he was a jerk, not because he was 22 and she was 17. Pervy teacher aside, I thoroughly enjoyed Stealing Parker and can’t wait to read books set in this world. I love Hundred Oaks High!  June 17, 2013 - 12:28 am
I’ve heard such great things about this series and I can’t wait to start it!  June 17, 2013 - 7:35 am
I plan on getting to my copy of Catching Jordan soon and I think I own Stealing Parker on my Kindle from one of those sales. Anyways, the whole position of authority into younger chicks thing skeeves me out. I just don’t think there is equality in those sorts of relationships.  June 17, 2013 - 1:38 pm
I completely agree with everything in your review, all the way down to reading it in one sitting! I can’t wait to read Racing Savannah!  June 17, 2013 - 4:34 pm
Megan, Hope you enjoy the series! April, YES! Equality is so important – relationships are partnerships first and foremost. Taylor, Looks like we have similar taste!       From the Publisher:
Infamous (Fame Game #3) by Lauren Conrad (Thank you, HarperTeen!)
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InspirYAtion Board combines two of our favorite things: Books and Fashion.
Sash absolutely loved Reboot – here’s what she had to say about it in her review from last week: “Reboot is one that fans of Divergent are going to want to pick up for sure. It’s heart-racing, action packed, and had me begging for more.”
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I absolutely love the barcode ring!!! So perfect. This is a great inspiration board! Put that outfit together and that’s totally how I pictured Wren June 15, 2013 - 10:04 pm
We thought the barcode ring was a pretty neat find!  June 17, 2013 - 10:49 am
That barcode ring is the coolest thing EVER! What a great match for the book.
I liked the main character more than I liked the story line or book overall. Quinn was easy to relate to as a child of the 90′s with the clothes she talked about and video stores (with VHS!). Pros: The setting, opening, and protagonist were interesting. I was immediately pulled into the book from the very first chapter. I would say that the hook for the story was executed fairly well. That’s when things started to disintegrate. Cons: The story line, supporting characters (other than her best friend Libby), and premise were overall pretty drab. On Goodreads, I gave this book a 3 stars, but the real rating is 2.5 stars. Bottom Line: It was a pretty long book and it had some interesting parts, but it was pretty predictable overall. I will say that the author has a talent for writing, but i just think that talent needs to be lead in a different direction. YA lit is saturated with vampire lore, and the suspense I felt for the characters and our protag were real, I just wish the premise had been more original.  June 14, 2013 - 10:04 am
It’s unfortunate that this novel ended up being typical of its kind. I thought it sounded intriguing, but it makes me sad that the story and the characters don’t particularly seem to stand out.  June 14, 2013 - 7:39 pm
Hmm, yeah. I don’t think this is the book for me, based on this review and a bunch of other negative reviews from friends of mine. Shame. When will there be another awesome vampire novel? Gah! |
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Lianne @ caffeinatedlife.net - Interesting list! The Bone Season is on a number of people’s lists this week, I’m quite curious about it now. Hope you enjoy these titles!
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Steph - Yay, Vortex!
I loveloveLOVE Tom and his crew. I also need to read more Melina Marchetta.
elena - I want to read pretty much ALL these books!
Ula @ Blog of Erised - Lovely list! I still have to read Insignia, I had it for months now… Happy reading!
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Eveline @ Eveline's Books - Great top ten! Want to read all of them:)
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http://evelinesbooks.blogspot.nl/2013/06/top-ten-tuesday-4.html
Lisa (heylisarenee) - Yay Vortex! I loved Insignia and can’t wait for more!
Savindi @ The Streetlight Reader - I love the cover of This Song will Save Your Life! It’s so beautiful and colourful.I’ve heard mixed things about Bone Season,but I do hope you enjoy it!
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Sara - I’ve heard good things about This Song Will Save Your Life. I really can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Enjoy you summer reading and good luck!
Nikki - This whole list is perfection. I cannot WAIT for All Our Yesterdays, especially – oh, and These Broken Stars. And This Song Will Save Your Life. So many great titles!
Lauren @ Books, Tea & Me - I’ve been seeing The Bone Season everywhere today, so I’ve now added it to my Goodreads to-read list. Same with All Our Yesterdays. And The Book of Broken Hearts has been on my mind for a few weeks now. Great list!
Anna - Eeee I have read three of these: Quintana, Bone Season & This Song Will Save Your Life and they are all AMAZING!
Rachelia (Bookish Comforts) - The Book of Broken Hearts sounds good and I believe Another Little Piece and Find Me are also on my list. I haven’t yet read anything by Simone Elkeles so hopefully I can make time to fit one onto my summer reading list
My summer TBR list.
Tara - I really, really enjoyed The Book of Broken Hearts and hope you do too!
Jasprit - This is a great list, I can’t wait to read These Broken Stars and I adored The Book of Broken Hearts. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you get to read a lot from your list over the Summer!