Heist Society by Ally Carter Hardcover, 287 pages Published February 9th 2010 by Hyperion Book CH Source: Bought Summary (from Goodreads) When Katarina Bishop was three, her parents took her to the Louvre…to case it. For her seventh birthday, Katarina and her Uncle Eddie traveled to Austria…to steal the crown jewels. When Kat turned fifteen, […]
In My Mailbox was inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie and created by Kristi at The Story Siren. All books in this week’s IMM were purchased by me. (book buying will be the downfall of my grad school budget, but I can’t help myself) The Border’s near me was having a buy one, […]
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare Hardcover, 424 pages Published April 5th 2011 by Margaret K. McElderry Source: Bought Summary (from Goodreads) City of Fallen Angels takes place two months after the events of City of Glass. In it, a mysterious someone’s killing the Shadowhunters who used to be in Valentine’s Circle and displaying […]
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Hardcover, 390 pages Published August 24th 2010 by Scholastic Press Source: Bought Summary (from Goodreads) Young Katniss Everdeen has survived the dreaded Hunger Games not once, but twice, but even now she can find no relief. In fact, the dangers seem to be escalating: President Snow has declared an all-out war […]
I just ordered a Kindle!! I am so excited! I cannot wait for it to get here. Currently I have a few e-books and I have been reading them on my kindle app on my iphone. It is a pain in the butt to read books on that tiny screen, so I am super excited […]
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins Hardcover, 391 pages Published September 1st 2009 by Scholastic Press Source: Bought Summary (from Goodreads): Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark won the annual competition described in Hunger Games, but the aftermath leaves these victors with no sense of triumph. Instead, they have become the poster boys for a rebellion […]
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Hardcover, 374 pages Published October 1st 2008 by Scholastic, Inc. Source: Bought Summary (from Goodreads) In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts […]
The Espressologist by Kristina Springer Paperback, 208 pages Published January 4th 2011 by Feiwel & FriendsSource: Bought What’s your drink of choice? Is it a small pumpkin spice latte? Then you’re lots of fun and a bit sassy. Or a medium americano? You prefer simplicity in life. Or perhaps it’s a small decaf soy sugar-free […]
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Wildefire by Karsten Knight (link to Goodreads) Hardcover Expected publication: July 26th 2011 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Every flame begins with a spark. Ashline Wilde is having a rough sophomore […]
This is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. This meme is where people talk about the books they have read last week, the books they are currently reading this week, and what they hope to read next up. I decided it would be fun to participate in this meme because I thought […]