Ramblings of a Bibliophile

Reviews:

★ By The Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead by Julie Anne Peters (3.5/5)
★ Fat Cat by Robin Brande (4.5/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Feb 21)
★ On My Wishlist (13)
★ Waiting on Wednesday (Feb 17)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Feb 16)

Upcoming:

★ Review for and Falling, Fly plus an interview with the author!

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ I'm giving away The Maze Runner to one lucky participant! Open to US and Canada residents - Ends March 1st. Check out my review and sign up!

Cover of the Week:

Tempest Legacy (Jane True #3)
- I adore the covers for this series! Fabulous. I need to get my butt in gear and read the first one ASAP.

► Another slow week of reading and I have a feeling things will be that way for the next week or so. I may be going on a short hiatus, but we shall see. Too many things to do, and so little time. But amazingly enough I am ONE follower away from 250! Crazy. Do I sense another giveaway coming up? I think I do. :) Wishing all you lovelies another fabulous week!

Reviews:

★ The Maze Runner by James Dashner (4.5/5)
★ Girl In The Arena by Lise Haines (3/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Feb 14)
★ On My Wishlist (13)
★ Waiting on Wednesday (Feb 10)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Feb 9)

Upcoming:

★ Reviews for Fat Cat and By The Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead!
★ Want to participate in my upcoming graphic novel/comic book appreciation month? Read HERE or shoot me an e-mail at book.izzle[at]yahoo[dot]com if you would like to participate!

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ I'm giving away The Maze Runner to one lucky participant! Open to US and Canada residents - Ends March 1st. Check out my review and sign up!

Cover of the Week:

Mockingjay (Hunger Games #3)
- So who DIDN'T see this coming? I mean really, how could I resist after it's been posted about a frillion times. Honestly, I'm not too enthusiastic about the cover, but I just can't wait to have this book in my hands. That trumps aesthetic appeal (although I do love the color blue). Is it August yet?

► A really slow week for reading and reviews. I've been dealing with family issues (including a funeral) over the past 2 weeks and it's been rough, to say the least. :( I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things but life and the Olympics are throwing plenty of distractions my way. Here's hoping that lazy days and lots of book reading will come again soon. Wishing you all a fantabulous upcoming week!

Reviews:

★ Hate List by Jennifer Brown (5/5)
★ Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder (5/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Feb 7)
★ On My Wishlist (11)
★ Friday Finds (Feb 5)/ Follow Friday (11)
★ Waiting on Wednesday (Feb 3)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Feb 2)

Upcoming:

★ Reviews for Girl In The Arena and The Maze Runner!
★ Got a giveaway coming up for one of the books I've reviewed (or will be reviewing) so stay tuned! :)
★ Getting some ideas together for my graphic novel/comic book appreciation month. No idea what I'm talk about? Read HERE. Shoot me an e-mail if you would like to participate!

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ Want to win an Amazon Kindle? Check out YABC's Monthly Kindle Giveaway!
★ Hey Neil Gaiman fans, turns out the lovable author with be writing an episode of the BBC television show, Dr. Who. Now I don't know about you guys but this makes me incredibly excited! Read about it HERE!
★ As you all know, Valentine's Day (aka Single Awareness Day) is fast approaching. Carolyn over at Book Chick City is going to immerse herself for two whole days in all things lovey-dovey for the weekend. So go on, Be Her Valentine.
★ Win a book-a-day over at HarperTeen's huge giveaway: 28 Days of Winter Escapes. All you have to do is take the daily poll to be entered in to win the signed book for that day. And not only that, but they're offering an iPod touch ONCE A WEEK!

Cover of the Week:

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
- This book was featured on "On My Wishlist" this weekend and I cannot get enough of this cover. Truly awesome.

► Had some great reading this week and got some even more good stuff coming up. I hope you all had a fantastic week. I know you Saints fans did. :) Make sure to keep an eye out for a giveaway in the very near future!

Reviews:

★ Struts & Frets by Jon Skovron (5/5)
★ The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg (4/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Jan. 31)
★ Award Time! Woo-hoo!
★ Friday Finds (Jan 29)/ Follow Friday (10)
★ On My Wishlist (10)/ Waiting on Wednesday (Jan. 27)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Jan. 26)

Upcoming:

★ Reviews for Chasing Brooklyn and Girl In The Arena!
★ Getting some ideas together for my graphic novel/comic book appreciation month. No idea what I'm talk about? Read HERE. Shoot me an e-mail if you would like to participate!

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ Want to win an Amazon Kindle? Check out YABC's Monthly Kindle Giveaway!
★ Hey Sookie Stackhouse fans! Charlaine Harris has chapter 1 of Dead in the Family up on her site for viewing. (Or for a direct link to the pdf file, click HERE)
★ Did you know that the new upcoming movie, The Losers, is based on a graphic novel? No? Well head over HERE to read about it and download issue #1!
★ Today, February 1st, marks day one of HarperTeen's huge giveaway: 28 Days of Winter Escapes. All you have to do is take the daily poll to be entered in to win the signed book for that day. And not only that, but they're offering an iPod touch ONCE A WEEK. How cool is that?

Cover of the Week:

The Life of Glass
- I've been seeing this book pop up all over the blogosphere and I just love the cover.

► I hope you all have a fantastic week! Make sure to keep an eye out for a giveaway in the very near future. :)

Reviews:

★ Thirst (No. 1) by Christopher Pike (3/5)
★ Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey (3.5/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Jan. 24)
★ New Blogs on the Block @ Book Chick City
★ Friday Finds (Jan 23)/ Follow Friday (9)
★ On My Wishlist (9)/ Waiting on Wednesday (Jan. 20)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Jan. 19)
★ M.I.A - Computer Issues

Upcoming:

★ Reviews for Struts & Frets, The Lonely Hearts Club, and Hate List!
★ Getting some ideas together for my graphic novel/comic book appreciation month. No idea what I'm talk about? Read HERE!

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ YA Connection (January 16-22) @ The Story Siren
★ Want to win an Amazon Kindle? Check out YABC's Monthly Kindle Giveaway!
★ Love YA fiction? Stop by/sign up for TeenFire - a great new social networking site on the Ning network. Thanks Teens Read & Write for the heads-up!
★ Not a Sci-Fi fan? You should be. Check out Tor.com's article: What books are good for introducing non-SF readers to SF? - Some interesting suggestions in the comments!

Cover of the Week:

Siren
- Love it!

► A lot of good stuff this week and even more good stuff to come! Woo-hoo!

Reviews:

★ The Dark Divine by Bree Despain (4.5/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Jan. 10)
★ Friday Finds (Jan 8)/ Follow Friday (8)
★ On My Wishlist (8)/ Waiting on Wednesday (Jan. 6)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Jan. 5)
★ 2010 Book List

Upcoming:

★ Review for Thirst (No. 1) by Christopher Pike (About halfway through!)
★ Going to start delving into Graphic Novels soon. Although I'm debating if I want to dedicate an entire month (or couple weeks) to them. To be decided upon!

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ Have you read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins? Want to discuss it with other enthusiastic readers? Well check out The January Book Talk post over at The Neverending Shelf for details. I know I'm down. :)

(I've been away from the blogosphere for the past day or so, meaning I need to do some major catching up. Expect this section to be updated - possibly - a little later)

Cover of the Week:

Harmonic Feedback
- Yep, still in love with this cover. I don't know what it is exactly - Probably a combination of the darkness + simplicity. It was featured on my "Friday Finds" post this past week. Love it!


► Oh hey, long time no see Weekly Recap post. Busy, busy, busy! Seems to be the theme of 2010 so far. Dear life, please to be knocking off with the shenanigans if you don't mind. I miss curling up with a book for hours on end. I'll hopefully get back to my hermit-ways soon. ;)

Reviews:

★ Blue Moon (The Immortals#2) by Alyson Noel (3.5/5)

Posts:


★ Bookizzle's first ever giveaway WINNERS!
★ Friday Finds (Dec. 18)/ Follow Friday (6)
★ Boneshaker Giveaway
★ Interview with steampunk author Cherie Priest
★ On My Wishlist (6)/ Waiting on Wednesday (Dec 16)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Dec. 15)

Upcoming:

★ Review for In Too Deep (39 Clues #6) by Jude Watson
★ My best of 2009 list(s)!

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ CONTEST: 100 Followers Giveaway @ In Which A Girl Reads
★ CONTEST: Pre-Kick Off Contest @ Princess Bookie
★ CONTEST: 12 Blogs of Christmas - Day 5 @ Ellz Reads
★ CONTEST: 12 Blogs of Christmas - Day 6 @ The Book Rat
★ CONTEST: 200 Followers Contest @ Sophistikatied
★ CONTEST ARC of Firespell @ Bookworming in the 21st Century
★ CONTEST: The Body Finder + Swag @ The Road To Publication (Author of The Body Finder, Kimberly Derting)

Giveaway Update:

★ The winners for my first ever giveaway have been announced! I have received word from all winners so expect your prizes to be mailed to you soon. Didn't win a book? Have no fear - I'm also giving away a brand new copy of BONESHAKER to one lucky participant. Contest is international. Sign up now!

(P.S. Don't forget to check out all the great contests/giveaways on my sidebar)

Cover of the Week:

Merlin's Harp
- A new twist on Arthurian history? I'm down.


In other news, I'm sick. :( So that is my excuse for the lack of reading and reviews. It sucks, but what can you do. Also, no IMM this week. Still awaiting a delivery from bookcloseouts.com - which is taking FOREVER. I hope they'll be here soon. I miss getting books in the mail.

I hope everyone had a fantastic week. Happy Sunday!

Reviews:

★ Boneshaker by Cherie Priest (5/5)

Posts:

★ Friday Finds (Dec. 4)/ Follow Friday (4)
★ Giveaway Update! New Books Added to My Giveaway
★ On My Wishlist (4)/ Waiting on Wednesday (Dec 2)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Dec. 1)
★ It's Monday! What are you reading?

Upcoming:

★ I added a few books to the 2010 YA Reading Challenge - hosted by J. Kaye's blog. Go HERE for the details. Also, I added a Mr. Linky to the bottom of my entry for others to include a link to their challenge posts. Feel free to share! I'd love to be able to see how everyone progresses.

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ Vote for your Favorite Book of 2009 @ Mindful Musings! Don't forget to vote in the other categories as well!
★ A HUGE contest is going on over at The Enchanted Inkpot on Livejournal. 3 Winners will receive a basket filled with 8 different books. How cool is that?

New Content:

★ I have a new layout!! Being the neat freak that I am, I decided that a change was necessary to get my blog looking shiny and snazzy. What do you think? Let me know if you see any issues!

Giveaway Update:

★ I passed 100 followers! So this means my giveaway now has FOUR winners! I'm 17 followers away from adding yet ANOTHER winner so maker sure to keep spreading the word! Go SIGN UP if you haven't already. Sign ups end 12/16.

(P.S. Don't forget to check out all the great contests/giveaways on my sidebar)


Cover of the Week:

Gladiatrix
- I am intrigued. I love the green/blue hues.


(This is kind of a flyby post. I'll add anything I missed when I get home from work)

No IMM this week. :( Since most of the books I received are for my secret santee I decided to just combine this week with next week. Plus, I'm still waiting on at least 1 book. *grabby hands*

I keep telling myself that work + holidays won't be getting in the way of reading, but alas. I didn't foresee just how busy I was going to be. But nothing I can do about it except fit some reading in as much as possible. Plus, 2010 is going to be a whole new year and I'm determined to pass the 115 books I've read this year (so far). *fingers crossed* :)

I hope everyone had a fantastic week. Happy Sunday!

Reviews:

★ Evermore (The Immortals #1) by Alyson Noel (3/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Nov 29)
★ Award Time! One Lovely Blog
★ Oh hey, guess what! 100 FOLLOWERS!
(Including an announcement + poll)
★ Friday Finds (Nov. 27)/ Follow Friday (3)
★ Happy Turkey Day!
★ On My Wishlist (3)/ Waiting on Wednesday (Nov 25)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Nov. 24)
★ 2010 Support Your Local Library Reading Challenge
★ It's Monday! What are you reading?

Upcoming:

★ Review for Boneshaker by Cherie Priest (In progress)
★ I will be revealing the book additions to my first ever giveaway very soon! Stay tuned. :)

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ Vote for your Favorite Book of 2009 @ Mindful Musings! Don't forget to check out her awesome contests as well.
★ Are Twilight fans takings things a bit too far with this felt recreation of Bella's womb from Breaking Dawn? o_O I think the answer is: YES.
★ A HUGE contest is going on over at The Enchanted Inkpot on Livejournal. 3 Winners will receive a basket filled with 8 different books. How cool is that?

New Content:

★ I passed 100 followers!! So this means my giveaway now has FOUR winners! Make sure to SIGN UP if you haven't already.
★ IMPORTANT! I have a poll up in regards to my first ever giveaway. Please let me know what you think!
★ I signed up to participate in the 2010 Support Your Local Library Reading Challenge - hosted by J. Kaye's blog. Go HERE for the details. BY THE WAY, I added a Mr. Linky to the bottom of my entry so feel free to include a link to your challenge post. I'd love to be able to see how everyone progresses.

Cover of the Week:

Leviathan


A slow week of reading due to the holidays and work. :( But I do have some awesome books coming up that will hopefully kick my reading butt into gear. I hope you guys have an awesome Sunday!

Reviews:

★ School of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari (3/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Nov. 22)
★ Friday Finds (Nov. 22)/ Follow Friday (2)
★ Bookizzle's FIRST EVER Giveaway
★ 2010 YA Reading Challenge
★ On My Wishlist (2)/ Waiting on Wednesday (Nov 18)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Nov. 17)
★ It's Monday! What are you reading?

Upcoming:

★ One word: AWARDS! I was recently a recipient of the "One Lovely Blog Award" courtesy of I Want To Read That. I'm still making my list of lovely blogs to pass it on to but it should be done shortly. :) Thanks again Sammee!

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ Parajunkee's View is having a button sale! She makes fantastic graphics so if you're looking for something chic, I encourage you to check it out.
★ Vote for your Favorite Book of 2009 @ Mindful Musings! Don't forget to check out her awesome contests as well.
★ Morgan @ Books and Literature for Teens recently introduced me in her "Inspiring Today" feature. I love her site and I definitely recommend checking it out!
★ Tom Cruise in Twilight? Omg, this guy is GOOD. So funny!

New Content:

★ I finally got my giveaway underway! 8 books, 3 winners (so far). Make sure to SIGN UP if you haven't already. GO, GO, GO!
★ I will be participating in the 2010 YA Reading Challenge - hosted by J. Kaye's blog. Go HERE for the details. BY THE WAY, I recently added a Mr. Linky to the bottom of my entry so feel free to include a link to your challenge post. I'd love to be able to see how everyone progresses.

Cover of the Week:

The Girl With Glass Feet


Hope you guys had a great week of reading. I know I did. I can't believe Thanksgiving is almost here. I hope you guys have some awesome plans! :)

Reviews:

★ The Way of Shadows (Night Angel Trilogy 1) by Brent Weeks (4/5)
★ Fluke: Or, I Know Why The Winged Whale Sings by Christopher Moore (4/5)

Posts:

★ In My Mailbox (Nov. 15)
★ Friday Finds (Nov. 13)/ Follow Friday (1)
★ Booking Through Thursday (Nov 12)
★ On My Wishlist (1) (Nov. 11)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Nov. 10)
★ It's Monday! What are you reading?

Upcoming:

★ Review for Hush, Hush!
★ My giveaway details are in the works. I'm still deciding how I want to proceed and which books to put up for the contest. :) Any suggestions?

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ CONTEST: ARC of Shiver @ Mindful Musings - In celebration of 200 followers. Congrats! Ends 11/30!
★ CONTEST: 1,000 Followers Contest @ The Story Siren - Kristi is giving away $40 worth of books to the lucky winner. What a great gal. :) Ends 12/18!
★ YA Connection (Nov 8-14) @ The Story Siren - Links and news from around the YA blogosphere.

New Content:

★ Took one from Twitter's books and started my own version of Follow Friday. Check it out HERE!
★ I'm going to start a new feature highlighting my favorite cover of the week (books both new and old) at the end of every weekly recap. See for yourself...

Cover of the Week:

Lips Touch


Hope you guys had a great week of reading. If you have a contest you'd like me to highlight up there, let me know! Also, feel free to leave me some book suggestions for my upcoming giveaway. :)

Reviews:

★ Fire by Kristin Cashore (4.5/5)

Posts:

★ Friday Finds (Nov. 6)
★ 32 Question Book Meme
★ Waiting On Wednesday (Nov. 4)
★ Teaser Tuesday (Nov. 3)
★ It's Monday! What are you reading?

Upcoming:

★ Review: Fluke: Or, Why the Winged Whale Sings by Christopher Moore
★ Working on a giveaway so keep your eyes open for that. :)

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ CONTEST: MegaBook Giveaway @ Teens Read & Write - 20+ books & winners. Sign up now, Ends 11/15!
★ CONTEST: ARC of Shiver @ Mindful Musings - In celebration of 200 followers. Congrats! Ends 11/30!
★ YA Connection (Nov 1-7) @ The Story Siren - Links and news from around the YA blogosphere.
★ SIGN UP for Secret Santa @ The Neverending Shelf. Deadline is Nov. 15th.
★ DON'T FORGET the Holiday Swap. Deadline to is Nov. 12th! Help spread the holiday cheer! I signed up the other day. :)




If you got a link you'd like me to add to this, please leave a comment! I'll gladly stick it up there. :)

Reviews:

★ Shiver
★ Max
★ Impossible
★ The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma

Posts:

★ Friday Finds (Oct. 23)
★ Booking Through Thursday (Oct. 29)
★ Teaser Tuesday
★ In My Mailbox
★ It's Monday! What are you reading?

Upcoming:

★ Reading: Fire by Kristin Cashore

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ Flashlight Worthy Books - A new find! Quickly becoming a favorite. Recommending books so good, they'll keep you up past your bedtime.
★ YA Connection (Oct 24-31) @ The Story Siren - Links and news from around the YA blogosphere.

Misc:

★ Thank to The Neverending Shelf, I just added a new button for my blog on my sidebar. Feel free to put it up and link back to me if you'd like. I'll be happy do the same for you!

If you got a link you'd like me to add to this, please leave a comment! I'll gladly stick it up there. :)

I can't believe it's November already! Where has the year gone?!

★ Her Fearful Symmetry
(Re-edited, yet again x_x)

Posts:

★ Friday Finds (Oct. 23)
★ Booking Through Thursday (Oct. 22)
★ Library Loot (Oct. 21-27)
★ Teaser Tuesday
★ It's Monday! What are you reading?

Upcoming:

★ Reading: Impossible by Nancy Werlin and/or Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
★ Review: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart
★ Author/Series Spotlight: John Flanagan

Sites/Links to check out!:

★ Megabook Giveaway @ Teens Read and Write - A plethora of books up for grabs. Go sign up!
★ YA Connection (Oct 17-23) @ The Story Siren - Links and news from around the YA blogosphere.

If you got a link you'd like me to add to this, please leave a comment! I'll gladly stick it up there. :) Hope you all had an eventful week of reading. The weekends are and have always been the busiest time for me, which = less time for reading. :( With the holidays approaching it doesn't look like I'm going to be cut any slack but I will do my best to keep up with everything. ♥