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11 Nov

2020 YA Releases I Still Need To Read

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Today I thought I would share all the books that came out in 2020, that I still haven’t managed to read. There are so many books that come out each year. And there are times where I either miss the book or just haven’t had the time to pick it up.

So today I thought I would share some of the 2020 young adult releases that I still need to read. I decided to split this post between YA and Romance. It would be far too long if I do it all together. Anyway, like always these are in no order.

A Love Hate Thing by Whitney D. Grandison: I’m so excited to read this one. I have heard mixed things about it, but I’m still excited to see what I think.

Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles: This is another one that I ordered ages ago, but with Covid getting books to the US especially those published in the US has been long. I have heard so many good things about this one and that makes me so excited.

The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller: This sounded like my sort of YA fantasy from the start but I just haven’t had the chance to pick it up and read it yet. I’ve heard some great things about it, and I’m really looking forward to reading more ya fantasy.

The Upside of Falling by Alex Light: This one caught my eye right away, and while I haven’t picked up my copy yet, I hope that I can soon. It just sounds adorable and I’m here for that.

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk: My copy of this one finally arrived at work which means that I can pick it up very soon. I’ve heard some great things from people that I really trust about it. And that makes me so excited to read it.

The Midnight Lie (The Midnight Lie #1) by Marie Rutkoski: I was planning on reading this one last week, but just never got around to it and was never in the mood. But I hope to get to it by the end of the year for sure! I’ve loved reading Rutkoski’s fantasies before and that makes me so intrigued.

They Went Left by Monica Hesse: I will never say no to more historical fiction, especially WWII historical fiction. This one sounds amazing and I can’t wait to finally get to it.

Incendiary (Hollow Crown #1) by Zoraida Córdova: This is another YA fantasy that just sounds like it’s my jam. I can’t wait to pick this one up.

The Extraordinaries (The Extraordinaries #1) by T.J. Klune: I have had my copy for too long without it being read. I don’t know why I keep putting reading this one off but I need to get on it.

Now That I’ve Found You by Kristina Forest: I’ve been hesitant to pick this one up, but I still want to read it bad. It sounds like it’s going to be interesting for sure.

Blood & Honey (Serpent & Dove #2) by Shelby Mahurin: While this is a semi-new release, I still haven’t picked it up and I adored Serpent & Dove so much. But I’m finally excited to read it soon.

Rebel Spy by Veronica Rossi: I haven’t read a book from Rossi in such a long time, but this historical fiction screams me and it has such fantastic reviews. Hopefully, soon I can get on it.

And that is it for today’s post! What are some of the young adult books from 2020 that you haven’t for to this year? Have you read any from my list? Let’s Chat!

10 Nov

Book Titles that Would Make Great Song Titles

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This week I’m sharing the book titles that I think would make great song titles. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

This was such a fun thing to do. I love music, and then finding book titles that might make some great song titles was such a fascinating thing to do. Anyway, let’s get into it. Like always these are in no order.

Playing with Fire by L.J. Shen: This such sounds like it’s going to be an intense song, but it could also be a love ballad and I’m in for any of those.

The Year We Hid Away (The Ivy Years #2) by Sarina Bowen: Taylor Swift could write this song, and I’m all here for that. Seriously I’m always here for new Taylor Swift.

No Place to Run (KGI #2) by Maya Banks: This one sounds like it would be a great pop song, but it could also be a country song and that sounds pretty epic too.

Devil’s Daughter (The Ravenels #5) by Lisa Kleypas: In any genre of music this would be the perfect title for a song. It could go any way.

The Ones Who Got Away (The Ones Who Got Away #1) by Roni Loren: If this doesn’t sound like a great pop song then I don’t know what does. I can already hear it.

This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield: This could totally be another Taylor Swift song, just saying.

Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales: Another pop song title ready and waiting. Or it would be a country or maybe been RnB. It could be a lot of things.

Welcome to the Dark Side (The Fallen Men #2) by Giana Darling: This would be an epic song. It would be dark and dangerous and strong. And hell yeah.

Prince Charming (Royals #1) by Rachel Hawkins: If this isn’t a title for a pop song I don’t know what it. I think it would be perfect and it. I feel like it could be such a fantastic song too.

Only When It’s Us (Bergman Brothers #1) by Chloe Liese: This song could go either way. It could be a sad, solemn song. Or an upbeat, romantic song. Nevertheless, I can’t figure out which.

And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday! What are some book titles that you think would make great song titles? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s Chat!

09 Nov

Current Auto-Buy Authors

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Today I’m sharing some of my current auto-buy authors. These are the authors that I would buy books from without knowing too much about the book itself. I go through many phases of reading and this changes the author that become auto-buy to me. There are some authors that have stayed on this list for years now, but as my reading habits have changed so have the authors on this list.

So today I’m sharing the authors that are currently on my auto-buy list. There’s a mix of YA and romance authors here, which pretty much sums up my readings habits at the moment. Like always these are in no order.

Cassandra Clare: There should be no surprise that Cassie is on this list. She has been an auto-buy author for me ever since I started reading her books. I just love them all. They have everything that I want in them and what I look for especially in a young adult fantasy. Her latest series has by far been some of my favourite things that she has written and I cannot wait for Chain of Iron. She is also one of the only authors that I would by multiple of the same book in different editions.

Rebecca Yarros: Has been a romance author that I have been reading to years now. She is one of the first that I really fell in love with and have adored everything that I have picked up from her. I think my favourite has to be The Last Letter – which will make you sob. But I also enjoyed her latest release Muses & Melodies (Hush Note, #3).

Sarina Bowen: I think there is one of two books that I haven’t read from Sarina as of yet. And that isn’t for any other reasons, that I haven’t had time really. I have enjoyed most of Sarina Bowen’s books and each time another one is announced I’m excited to pick them up.

Elizabeth Acevedo: I’ve read all three of Elizabeth Acevedo’s YA books this year and fell in love with them all, they were all 4-5 stars for me and I would pick any of her other books up without a second thought. I adore her writing, her voice and her characters. They are honest and real and everything that I love especially in contemporary YA.

Sabrina Jeffries: Sabrina has come to be one of my favourite historical romance authors. I love everything from her characters to the romances to the stories that she writes. She has easily become an author that I will buy a book from without second-guessing or even knowing much about it.

Ellie Marney: Ellie is another author that I don’t even have to know what the book is about before I buy it. She is one of my favourite #LoveOzYA authors and is one that I’m always recommending to others hands down.

Casey McQuiston: I’m putting Casey on this list, but I’ve only read one of her books, but there is no doubt that I will love anything that she writes. I’m so excited for One Last Stop.

And that’s it! Those are some of the authors that are currently on my auto-buy list! Do we share any that are the same? Who are some of yours? Let’s Chat!