Tuesday Meme

Top Ten Books I Wouldn’t Mind Santa Bringing Me

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I love this season and I love this week’s Top Ten Tuesday! I hope everyone is having a great, relaxing, and book-filled winter. Let’s get to it!

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1. The Star Wars Trilogy by George Lucas: I just recently saw Episodes I – V and I loved them. Now I just have to read the books!

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2. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken: I’ve heard so many great things about this book, especially from Veronica.

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3. Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi: I read Shatter Me almost a year ago and I still haven’t been able to buy this book.

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4. Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger: This was another suggestion from Veronica so I definitely must read it!

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5. House of Hades by Rick Riordan: I already bought and read this book (It was amazing!). However, I ended up giving it to my cousin for her birthday and I miss having a copy.

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6. The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks: I have to get the most recent published novel from one of my favorite authors. I need it.

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7. Rise by Anna Carey: I read the first two books and I just need to know the conclusion in this trilogy!

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8. Defiance by C. J. Redwine: I have been wanting to get my hands on this book for months now. The female character sounds like an amazing, kick-butt hero!

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9. Legend by Marie Lu: Another book recommendation by yours truly haha

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10. The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin: How amazing would it be to find this under my tree, seven months before its release date! I need to know about Noah!!

Tuesday Meme

Top Ten New-To-Me Authors I Read In 2013

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Top Ten New-To-Me Authors I Read In 2013

1. Veronica Rossiauthor of Under The Never Sky

2. Shannon Messenger – author of Let The Sky Fall

3. Jessica Park – author of Flat Out Love

4. Jennifer L Armentrout – author of Obsidian

5. Rainbow Rowell – author of Fangirl

6. JoJo Moyes – author of Me Before You

7. Sarah J Mass – author of Throne of Glass

8. Alexandra Brackenauthor of The Darkest Minds

9. Gayle Forman – author of If I Stay

10. Elizabeth Norris – author of Unraveling

 

What amazing authors did you discover this year?

Tuesday Meme

Top Ten Books On My Winter TBR

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This week’s TTT is Top Ten Books On My Winter TBR. In the past I would be really excited for this time of year because WINTER BREAK, but I no longer have that since I am officially in the working world, but who says I can’t attempt to read all of these books this winter right?!

1. The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines) by Richelle Mead

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2. This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales

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3. The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

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4. Racing Savannah by Miranda Kenneally

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5. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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6. What’s Left of Me by Kat Zhang

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7. Crewel by Gennifer Albin

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8. Legend by Marie Lu

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9. Prodigy by Marie Lu

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10. Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

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Top Ten 2014 Release I’m Dying To Read

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Hey guys! I’m back…sort of? Not having internet, moving, and my new full-time job have sucked all my time lately. Anjie has been super busy with school as well so I’m sorry we haven’t been blogging as much as we normally do. But, alas, I bring to you a Top Ten Tuesday! Exciting right?! I am too! And here we go~

Top Ten 2014 Release I’m Dying To Read

1. The One by Kiera Cass

2. Let The Storm Break by Shannon Messenger

3. Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi

4. Panic by Lauren Oliver

5. Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead

6. The Immortal Crown by Richelle Mead

7. Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson

8. Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

9.The Assassin’s Blade: The Throne of Glass Novellas by Sarah J. Maas

10. Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi

What books are you anticipating this year?

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Top Ten Scariest Looking Book Covers

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Good day everyone! I’m so excited to be posting the Top Ten Tuesday because that means I had free time! Last week was really busy for me because it was midterms week. I am free for now 🙂

This week’s topic is the Top Ten Scariest Looking Book Covers and to be honest with you, my covers probably won’t be as scary cause, let’s face it, I can’t read scary books to save my life. So here we go:

Veronica:

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1. Unwind by Neil Shusterman

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2. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith

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3. The Forest of Hands & Teeth by Carrie Ryan

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4. The One by Kiera Cass: It’s not really scary but America wearing white? What does it mean?

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5. Allegiant by Veronica Roth: Again, not so much as it being scary or creepy but not knowing the exact meaning behind that wave.

Anjie:

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1. The House of Hades by Rick Riordan: It’s not so much that the image is frightening but the meaning behind it, especially with the ending of Mark of Athen. It just really worries me.

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2. Angelfall by Susan Ee: Right from seeing that cover you can guess that this isn’t your typical angel novel with the “holier than thou” angels.

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3. Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry: I love Walking Dead and I love zombies but I do not like that close up of that eye. It’s totally creepy (see I told you I can’t do scary.)

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4. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs: I haven’t read this but the cover isn’t helping that. I get a ghost-like vibe from it and it’s just not happening for me.

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5. The Weigh of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf: Again with using children. It freaks me out because of the synopsis involving the disappearance of children. Children in danger is a big no-no for me.

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Top Ten Character Names I Love or Top Ten Unusual Character Names

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Hello Everyone! We haven’t done a Top Ten Tuesday for a while.  Today we get to pick Top Ten Character Names I Love or Top Ten Unusual Character Names. 

1. Peregrine (Perry) – Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

2. Daenerys A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

3. Ulrik – Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

4. Etienne – Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perking

5. Peeta & Katniss – The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

6. Penryn – Angelfall by Susan Ee

7. Katsa & Po – Graceling by Kristin Cashore

8. Patch/Jev – Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

9. Rhine – Wither by Lauren DeStefano

10. Minho – The Maze Runner by James Dashner

Which are your top unusual names?

 

Anjie

Tuesday Meme

Top Ten Best Sequels Ever

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It seems we have been doing a lot of lists about sequels or… is that just me thinking that? This week we have our Top Sequels Of All Time! Since I’ve been reading a lot of sequels lately and I’ve loved most of them so obviously they are going on this list. Here we go!

Veronica’s List:

1. The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

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2. United We Spy by Ally Carter

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3. Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter

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4. Onyx by Jennifer Armentrout

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5. Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

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Anjie’s List

6. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

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7. The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

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8. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

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9. Hallowed by Cynthia Hand

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10. The Elite by Kiera Cass

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Top Ten Books On My Fall 2013 TBR List

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There are so many releases we are both anticipating, it is crazy! We decided to combine our list this time around because we are anticipating a lot of the same releases! Eeeeek! Our wallets will be in so much pain…

Veronica and Anjie’s List (in no particular order):

1. Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth

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2. The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines #4) by Richelle Mead

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3. United We Spy (Gallagher Girls #6) by Ally Carter

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4. House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus #4) by Rick Riordan

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5. World After (Penryn & the End of Days #2) by Susan Ee

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6. Never Fade (The Darkest Minds #2) by Alexandra Bracken

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7. Third Lie’s the Charm (Liar Society #3) by  Lisa & Laura Roecker

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8. Crash Into You by Katie McGarry

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9. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

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10. Antigoddess by Kendare Blake

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Top Ten Most Memorable Secondary Characters

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This week’s topic is one that I’m really excited to see because the spotlight is on secondary characters! Woo! Anjie wasn’t able to make it to this week’s TTT because college is back in session. Please wish her luck in the comments on this new semester! I am sad to say that this week I am rather busy too, so I will be doing a Top 5 instead of a Top 10. Okay, let’s stop the chatting and get right into it!

TOP 10 5

1. Eddie Castile – Vampire Academy/Bloodlines

He is just amazing. The character development he goes through in both series is tremendous, and honestly I prefer him to Dimitri (Shhhhh, don’t tell anyone).

2. Sam – Twenty Boy Summer

I don’t know if he can be qualified as a secondary character, but he is just so sweet to Anna and helps her cope with Matt’s death without him knowing. He also likes girls au natural, not big into seeing girls with a lot of make up. In my book, he earns extra brownie points for that.

3. Bex, Liz, & Macey – Gallagher Girls 

Cammie’s rommates, The Operatives as they like to call themselves. If I were in a spy school, I would want them to have my back. Yes, even Liz. She may be clumsy, but she is the most dangerous one of them all with all her brain can do.

4. Roar – Under the Never Sky

He is funny, sweet, loyal, sarcastic, and fun. I like him more than the main love interest.

5. Uriah – Divergent

While I was reading Divergent, I was happy to see that Tris had someone like Uriah, not just Four. I love that he always stayed in the platonic friendship stage, and Veronica Roth did not make him apart of a love triangle. I was so happy about that.

What are some of your favorite secondary characters?

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Anjie: I’m so happy that I found time to add my own list to this week’s Top Ten Tuesday because I absolutely love this topic! Secondary characters definitely help out in the plot, and I’ve got a number of favorites. Thank you for the warm wishes 🙂 it means a lot!

6. Finnick Odair– Catching Fire

I just love his entire character and what he stands for and represents. I love his sassiness and his one-liners. I love that there is something deeper and meaningful past his beautiful physique.

7. Scott Parnell– Crescendo

He’s also known as Scottie the Hottie in the novel and I very well cannot disagree. I got to admit though, he wasn’t a favorite at first, but I definitely warmed up to him. He’s hilarious and even though he has his problems, he tries his hardest to work through them.

8. Prince Raffin- Graceling

He’s a really funny character and he’s always there for Katsa. I love that he is the opposite of his king father. Plus, he’s really smart.

9. Cadan– Angelfire

I love these “bad boys” who really have a heart of gold! Cadan is one of them and he’s just precious. He’s very witty and has some great comebacks. I love that he tries to shy away from his father no matter the consequences.

10. Magnus Bane Clockwork Angel

I know that he’s also a secondary in the Mortal Instruments series, but I honestly enjoyed his character way more in The Infernal Devices. This probably has to do with his amazing friendship and relationship with Will Herondale.

Tuesday Meme

Top Ten Things That Make Your Life As A Reader/Book Blogger Easier

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This week’s topic doesn’t really involve books, but instead it’s all about the blogging and reading life. Here are the things that make my life and Anjie’s life easier when it comes to blogging and reading!

Veronica’s List: Things That Make Your Life As A Blogger Easier

1. Scheduling Posts

I love that little feature that lets you schedule a post ahead of time. I can write the review the day before and schedule it to publish the next morning. I don’t have to worry about publishing it in the morning. It has been scheduled. Bam! That easy. 🙂

2. HTML

I’m starting to learn more html daily and learning the codes to do fancy stuff makes it easier to make things fancy, but also faster. Wait, did that sentence make sense? I”m going to say yes for now.

3. Templates

I create templates of my reviews, book spotlights, etc. Having a template to follow makes it easier than trying to remember or search for my earlier post to see how I structured it.

4. Social Media

Tumblr and Twitter help get the word out. Promoting your blog has never been easier.

5. Blogger Family

My blog family, those whose blogs I visit frequently and my staff (Yes, Anjie, I’m talking about you), make my blogging experience a happier one. Without them, it wouldn’t be so much fun (Well it would still be fun because BOOKS, but they make it funner.) Happier = Easier 🙂

Anjie’s List: Things That Make Your Life As A Reader Easier

6. GoodReads

It’s a great place to read reviews and organize your books. I also love that you can add the date when you read a particular book. It’s all so organized.

7. Tumblr

I’ve met so many fangirls on tumblr and they’re always, always, recommending books to me and they’re also there to help me cope with the harder feels. (Veronica: Let’s talk about The Infernal Devices Trilogy! *cries*)

8. Amazon

I buy books here sometimes, but the feature I really love is when they show recommendations based on books I’ve previously bought or looked at. It opens up more options!

9. Movie Adaptations

Weird, I know, but some books I’ve never heard of get made into movies. I then see the trailer and the famous “Based on a novel by ..” appears, I google it and purchase it. (This happened to me with the Percy Jackson series, The Host, The Hunger Games, The Help, and some others).

10. GoHastings

My new favorite place to buy books! They have some of the most amazing deals I’ve ever seen! Sure the books are used but they don’t looked used at all. More books, more reviews 🙂 (Veronica: I would like to point out that you have yet to write a review for this blog. Get on it! ❤ )

What makes your blogging experience easier? What makes your reader life easier?

Please let us know! We want to know! Share your wisdom! 😀