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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (134): Shards and Ashes by Multiple Authors

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

Shards and Ashes
Author: Nine of them! See below.
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publish Date: February 19, 2013
Amazon / Goodreads / The Book Depository

Publisher's Description
Gripping original stories of dystopian worlds from nine New York Times bestselling authors, edited by Melissa Marr and Kelley Armstrong

The world is gone, destroyed by human, ecological, or supernatural causes. Survivors dodge chemical warfare and cruel gods; they travel the reaches of space and inhabit underground caverns. Their enemies are disease, corrupt corporations, and one another; their resources are few, and their courage is tested.

Powerful original dystopian tales from nine bestselling authors offer bleak insight, prophetic visions, and precious glimmers of light among the shards and ashes of a ruined world.

Kelley Armstrong
Rachel Caine
Kami Garcia
Nancy Holder
Melissa Marr
Beth Revis
Veronica Roth
Carrie Ryan
Margaret Stohl

*Why I want to read this: Did you see the list of authors that have stories in this book? I've read something from all but one (and her book is on my bookshelf TBR) and love them all! - Jessica

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Media Mail (12)

Media Mail is a weekly meme which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.

Let us know what looks good & leave us a link so we can check out what you got over the week.

FOR REVIEW

The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons by Barbara Mariconda

Batman: The Dark Knight Vol. 1: Knight Terrors (The New 52)by David Finch

Aquaman Vol. 1: The Trench (The New 52) by Geoff Johns

Art Models 7: Dynamic Figures for the Visual Arts (Art Models series) by Douglas A. Johnson

The Promise of Stardust: A Novel by Priscille Sibley

Thanks to HarperCollins, Bookreporter, DC Comics, and Live Model Books, LLC. for the books for review.

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Sunday, July 22, 2012

Media Mail (9)

Media Mail is a weekly meme which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.

Let us know what looks good & leave us a link so we can check out what you got over the week.

FOR REVIEW

Starling by Lesley Livingston

PURCHASED

Blacksad: A Silent Hell by Juan Díaz Canales & Juanjo Guarnido

Locke & Key Volume 5: Clockworks by Joe Hill & Gabriel Rodriguez

TRADED

The Night Eternal (The Strain Trilogy) by Guillermo del Toro & Chuck Hogan

Thanks to HarperCollins for the book for review.

What would you read first?

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (116): Breathe by Sarah Crossan

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

Breathe by Sarah Crossan
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publish Date: October 2, 2012

Publisher Description

Inhale. Exhale.
Breathe.
Breathe.
Breathe . . .
The world is dead.
The survivors live under the protection of Breathe, the corporation that found a way to manufacture oxygen–rich air.

Alina
has been stealing for a long time. She's a little jittery, but not terrified. All she knows is that she's never been caught before. If she's careful, it'll be easy. If she's careful.

Quinn
should be worried about Alina and a bit afraid for himself, too, but even though this is dangerous, it's also the most interesting thing to happen to him in ages. It isn't every day that the girl of your dreams asks you to rescue her.

Bea
wants to tell him that none of this is fair; they'd planned a trip together, the two of them, and she'd hoped he'd discover her out here, not another girl.

And as they walk into the Outlands with two days' worth of oxygen in their tanks, everything they believe will be shattered. Will they be able to make it back? Will they want to?

Why Jessica wants to read this: I really like end of the world / dystopian tales and this seems like one that our world could really reach one day. Scary!

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (114): What's Left of Me: The Hybrid Chronicles, Book One by Kat Zhang

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

What's Left of Me: The Hybrid Chronicles, Book One by Kat Zhang
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publish Date: September 18, 2012

Publisher Description

Eva and Addie started out the same way as everyone else--two souls woven together in one body, taking turns controlling their movements as they learned how to walk, how to sing, how to dance. But as they grew, so did the worried whispers. Why aren't they settling? Why isn't one of them fading? The doctors ran tests, the neighbors shied away, and their parents begged for more time. Finally Addie was pronounced healthy and Eva was declared gone. Except, she wasn't...

For the past three years, Eva has clung to the remnants of her life. Only Addie knows she's still there, trapped inside their body. Then one day, they discover there may be a way for Eva to move again. The risks are unimaginable-hybrids are considered a threat to society, so if they are caught, Addie and Eva will be locked away with the others. And yet...for a chance to smile, to twirl, to speak, Eva will do anything.

Why Jessica wants to read this: It just sounds so weird. Two souls in one body? Kinda reminds me of The Host, but that was an alien body snatcher type thing and this is what happens to everyone in the story...in the beginning at least.

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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (113): Dodger by Terry Pratchett

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

Dodger by Terry Pratchett
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publish Date: September 25, 2012

Publisher Description

A thrilling new tale of adventure, bravery, and wit from the beloved, multi-award-winning New York Times bestseller Sir Terry Pratchett!

In an alternative London, ruled by the young Queen Victoria, an enterprising lad can find adventure and opportunity-if he is very smart, and very, very lucky. Dodger has the brains, the luck-and the cheek-to scrape by on his own.

Everyone knows Dodger, and everyone likes Dodger. Which is a good thing, because life for a boy on the streets is anything but easy. And it's about to get seriously complicated as a simple haircut turns momentous when Dodger unknowingly puts a stop to the murderous barber Sweeney Todd.

From Dodger's encounters with fictional villains to his meetings with Darwin, Disraeli, and Dickens, history and fantasy intertwine in a breathtaking tale of adventure and mystery, unexpected coming-of-age, and one remarkable boy's rise in a complex and fascinating world.

Beloved and bestselling author Terry Pratchett writes at the height of his powers, combining high comedy with deep wisdom, to the delight of fans old and new.

Why Jessica wants to read this: I've always heard great things about Terry Pratchett and I love alternative worlds!

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Sunday, March 4, 2012

In My Mailbox (72)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme run by The Story Siren which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox. Let us know what looks good to you and leave us a link so we can check out what you got over the week.

FOR REVIEW