Summer List Part 1

In the summertime, I seem read more than I usually do- I've been that way my whole life. In the last couple of weeks I have read 10-ish books. So, to help you kickoff your summer reading list the right way, I will share some of my most current reads with you. A little later this week, I will post the rest of my list!  As some of you may have noticed, I have pretty solid taste in books, so I am pretty sure you won't be disappointed.

Matched- Ally Condie
Crossed- Ally Condie


Perhaps one of my most favorite dystopian novels since THG. The series is set in a world where who you spend your life with is chosen for you, matched on criteria "The Society" compiles throughout your life. It's kind of reminiscent of "1984" in the sense that every move you make is watched. This series has a totally likeable heroine, romance, adventure, and suspense. I can't wait for the 3rd installment!

Insurgent- Veronica Roth


As some of you may know, I was absolutely crazy about the first installment in this series. The second book of the super exciting trilogy was just as good as the first- no sophomore slump for Roth! I don't want to give anything away if any of you haven't read the first one, because you absolutely MUST read the first before the second. MUST!


















Until I Die- Amy Plum (Revenants #2)

Before you read this book, read Die for Me also by Amy Plum, it is the first book in this fabulous series. I was seriously blown away by the first, it was a completely new concept for me. This particular forbidden love is so different from all the cookie cutter vampire and werewolf romances.  I have read lots of immortal novels, but this one kind of tops them all. The second book does not disappoint either. If you're interested in starting this series, check out the amazon summary of the first book:

http://www.amazon.com/Die-Me-Revenants-Amy-Plum/dp/0062004018/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1339647548&sr=8-2&keywords=until+i+die

The Goddess Test- Aimee Carter

Goddess Interrupted-Aimee Carter

First of all, I am absolutely fascinated with greek mythology. I have always been interested in the various gods and goddesses. This series gives a fresh, new perspective on the greek gods of old, and adapts them to the modern world. I just flew through these books, fascinated with the story that the author created, and rooting for her very likable heroine, and super hot male interest. 

Enjoy guys! 

Exciting News!

Well, recently two awesome things have happened in my life. The first awesome thing is that I met a new friend ( you know who you are) that loves YAF as much as me. I mean seriously, it warms my heart to see someone who loves books as much as me. It's beyond awesome because I can geek out without having to be self conscious!

Awesome thing #2.... I GOT INTO GRAD SCHOOL!!! Hooray for me, I will be starting school in the fall to pursue my masters to become a real librarian :) I have dreamed of it for so long that I thought I wasn't reading the computer screen correctly. I sent a picture of it to a few friends to see if they congratulated me (because I thought I just had to be reading it wrong), and sure enough, they did :)

The Selection: Sumer 2012's Hottest Read

                                

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been consumed by reading. I guess I just got in a rhythm, because I have now read 8 books in the last week and a half. I loved every single one of them, some I even stayed up super late to finish. It has been a long time since I let myself be so consumed by a book that I couldn't sleep, so it was quite refreshing!

When I picked up The Selection by Kiera Cass I was less that optimistic, I mean, it had a pretty cover, but it sounded just like a book version of The Bachelor- boy was I wrong. From the very first page I was hooked! It had just the right amount of action, adventure, and romance...oh and did I mention it's dystopian too?? It is reminiscent of The Hunger Games in how the selection process happens, and also has the requisite love triangle. If you're looking for the next big series, look no further! They're even making it into a tv show!!! 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2265607/