That's What He Said Thursday #25


That's What He Said Thursday is a weekly meme created 
and hosted bChapter Break. It's a fun way to share a quote 
from a favorite book boyfriend (aka male protagonist) to his girl.
For more info, visit Chapter Break here.
A friend recently shared that she was reading (or maybe rereading) Attachments by Rainbow Rowell. It was an instant reminder of how much I loved Lincoln and Beth (and all the other characters). It's been almost exactly 3 years since I read Attachments and I'm thinking it's time for a reread of my own. Because how can you not love Lincoln? ♥


"I’d know you in the dark,” he said. “From a thousand miles away. There’s nothing you could become that I haven’t already fallen in love with.”

And...

“I couldn't love anyone more than I do you, it would kill me. And I couldn't love anyone less because it would always feel like less. Even if I loved some other girl, that's all I would ever think about, the difference between loving her and loving you.” 

Have you read Attachments? 
I've always thought it would make a fantastic rom-com. 
Any dream casting thoughts?


The Sunday Post #24


The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer.
It's a chance to share news - a post to recap the past week on your blog, 
showcase books and things we have received, and share news about what is
coming up on your blog in the week ahead. You can find the info here:

Happy weekend! The big news here this past week was Hurricane Hermine. Thankfully by the time it reached my area it was downgraded to Tropical Storm Hermine and it didn't pack the same punch as it did on the west coast of the state. As usual, people over-reacted, businesses closed, schools closed - crazy. I actually appreciated it because the roads were practically deserted on my commute to the office on Friday. Ha! We've actually had thunderstorms that produced more wind and rain so, in my area at least, it was much ado about nothing.

I started a Freebie Friday feature this week and I've been so pleased with the response. I'm excited to pass some books along to others who want them while also making some more room on my bookshelves. :)

Lastly, I have to share my favorite new pretty - my Betsey Johnson backpack. I adore Betsey Johnson bags and have been carrying the same one for a couple months now (so unlike me because I switch bags constantly). My friend Hope (the same Hope that created Best In Books) and I were just texting about the backpacks a few weeks back and she bought herself a gorgeous black and white polka dot one. I've had my eye on them since then and yesterday I hit the jackpot. Behold the fabulousness (that's a word, right? LOL) of this pink and black beauty. It's official: I'm in love.


Tuesday, August 30: Top Ten Tuesday was all about the books I wish had been around when I was in school. YA definitely was NOT the genre back then that it is now. There are so many books that I would have loved to have had access to then. Thank goodness YA has exploded and now the options are almost limitless.


Thursday, September 1: There was no doubt that the week's That's What He Said Thursday post had to focus on one of the Addicted series guys. In this case it was Connor Cobalt, showing a side rarely shown. I'm still feeling kind of swoony over the graphic and might have to print it so I can look at it all the time. :)


Friday, September 2: I debuted a Freebie Friday feature this week and I'm super excited about it! I have quite a selection of books that I'm giving away and the winner gets their pick of whichever book they want. There's still a few days left to enter so if there's anything that catches your eye - it could be yours!

Saturday, September 3: Best In Books is back this month (it took a little hiatus last month when I was feeling poorly) and it's no surprise that Some Kind of Perfect pretty much dominates almost every category. What can I say? It was *that* good. 
 

  
Finished
Some Kind of Perfect - Krista & Becca Ritchie
I put it off as long as I could but I finally did it. I've had Some Kind of Perfect since it released in May but I wasn't ready for it to end. But I finished it this past week and oh my heart. I'll miss these characters desperately. *sobs*

Current
Tell the Wolves I'm Home - Carol Rifka Brunt
I'm listening to this one on audio and at halfway through I'm still not really sure how I feel about it. I heard of this one from Margot Wood in an Epic Reads video and she raved about it... but for me the jury is still out.  

Blurred Lines - Lauren Layne 
I needed something light and fun after Some Kind of Perfect (not that it was dark but I was saying goodbye to friends *more sobbing*) and this is totally doing the trick. There is so much laugh out loud dialogue and I'm loving it.


KINDLE BOOKS:

Titles link to GoodReads

My Time in the Affair - Stylo Fantome
Rae of Sunshine - Micalea Smeltzer
When Stars Collide - Micalea Smeltzer
Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery




How was your week? Any new books? Any news to share? 
You know I want to hear about it! :)

Best in Books | August 2016


Best in Books is a monthly feature created by BookTuber Hope Ortego
A playlist of her Best In Books videos can be found HERE.
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My friend Hope does a fun monthly feature on her YouTube channel called Best In Books. It's a little different than the usual monthly wrap-up and I look forward to them every month. I asked for permission to use her feature on my blog and she was sweet enough to say yes! If you're not already following Hope on YouTube (or anywhere on social media!) you're missing out. Hope and I became friends last year and I am so glad to know her. She is an absolute ray of sunshine, so full of happiness and positivity - and who doesn't need more of that in their life? :) 

Oh, and be prepared because I plan to gush about Some Kind of Perfect in this edition of Best in Books. Just be happy it doesn't appear in *every* category. :)
3-Way Tie: Lily, Daisy and Rose from Some Kind of Perfect
There's no way I can choose just one (and it's my Best in Books so I don't have to, so there). Each of these women have grown and changed so much over the years and their strength and devotion to family was on full display in Some Kind of Perfect.
3-Way Tie: Lo, Connor and Ryke from Some Kind of Perfect
Who didn't see that coming? These men have truly come into their own in Some Kind of Perfect. They overcome so much, both personally and as a group, and their relationships are stronger for it. And really, is there any better bromance than Connor and Lo?
The Crown's Game
I was fairly certain I would enjoy The Crown's Game. I have a love of Russian history and culture so a YA novel that features a magic competition and takes place in Imperial Russia? Yes, please! I loved the mix of actual history with fiction (Tsar Alexander being very real; his son Pasha, the crown prince, being a fictional creation). I loved the magic system and the way it was explained. I adored the main characters and was so invested in the story as it unfolded. And there were plot twists that I did *not* see coming. Plus, Steve West was a top notch narrator with both Russian and French accents that felt completely authentic. I'm already excited about the second book releasing next year.
Be With Me
I love the humor in Jennifer L. Armentrout's books and Be With Me was no exception. I'm sharing two and if you're bothered by profanity feel free to cruise on down to the next category. Otherwise, highlight the text below to see my picks for Best Laugh.

"Are you fucking serious?"

He blinked once and then narrowed his eyes. "You don't need to cuss."

"I'll fucking cuss if I want to fucking cuss," I snapped. "Fucker." 

And...

Damn me straight to hell and back. I was never drinking again. Fuck beer and the keg it rode in on.
The Proposal
This short story is *really* short (like just a few pages) but getting to witness Cam's proposal to Avery after reading Wait For You and Trust In Me was such a swoony moment. Cam was nervous, Avery cried, and Teresa and Jase were on hand (along with Cam's parents). It was just... perfect.

I have two and, YES, both are from Some Kind of Perfect:


"The greatest medicine on Earth isn't a pill. It's compassion. The ability to make someone feel less alone."

"We speak of moving mountains, but sometimes people can completely rotate the world, just so someone else can land upright on their feet."
Some Kind of Perfect

Shocking, no? This one was a no-brainer. No other book I read in August could match this one. This book spans ten years in the lives of characters that I have loved for so long. This was the culmination of a series that means so much to me. Some Kind of Perfect followed the six main characters, using all six points of view, through good times and bad, through acceptance and forgiveness, through struggles and victories. And always with an amazing focus of family, loyalty, love and support. Some Kind of Perfect isn't just the best of August... it will be one of the best of the year. 
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Now it's your turn... what was your best book of the month in August? 
Or the best surprise? Pick a category and tell me your answer below. :)

Freebie Friday: Giveaway #01



So while at home recuperating from my recent illness, I had a lot of time to sit and stare at my bookshelves. And I realized that I have quite a few books that I'm never going to read again - or am just never going to read at all. I'm not really interested in going the #booksfortrade route so I figured why not give them away? Hence, Freebie Friday. :)

There's a pic of what I'm giving away as well as a list. The winner will have her choice of any book shown. I'll give away one book a week for as long as there's interest.

Freebie Friday giveaways are only open to U.S. residents, I'm afraid. I checked international postage and it was staggering. But never fear, there's an international giveaway coming soon in conjunction with an upcoming review! :)

Please check the giveaway policy before entering. Thanks!


*All titles link to GoodReads

Beautiful Sacrifice - Jamie McGuire
Blue Notes - Carrie Lofty
Daughter of Smoke & Bone - Laini Taylor (hardcover)
Days of Blood & Starlight - Laini Taylor (hardcover)
Delirium - Lauren Oliver (personalized to me)
Delirium Stories: Hana, Annabel and Raven - Lauren Oliver
Divergent - Veronica Roth
Fallen - Lauren Kate
Hush, Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick 
Ink - Amanda Sun
Monument 14 - Emmy Laybourne
Opposition - Jennifer L. Armentrout
Pandemonium - Lauren Oliver 
Paranormalcy - Kiersten White
Rebel Belle - Rachel Hawkins (ARC)
Red Hill - Jamie McGuire
Requiem - Lauren Oliver
Scarlet - Marissa Meyer (hardcover)
Siege and Storm - Leigh Bardugo (hardcover)
Ten Tiny Breaths - K.A. Tucker (signed by author)
The Crown of Embers - Rae Carson
The Gathering Storm - Robin Bridges
The Girl of Fire and Thorns - Rae Carson
The Help - Kathryn Stockett
The Luxe - Anna Godbersen
The Program - Suzanne Young (hardcover)
The Rock Star in Seat 3A - Jill Kargman
The Sky is Everywhere - Jandy Nelson

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That's What He Said Thursday #24


That's What He Said Thursday is a weekly meme created 
and hosted bChapter Break. It's a fun way to share a quote 
from a favorite book boyfriend (aka male protagonist) to his girl.
For more info, visit Chapter Break here.
Since I just finished the final book in the Addicted series last night (*sob!*) it was a no-brainer to share a quote from one of the Addicted guys for That's What He Said Thursday. Today's quote is from Connor Cobalt: narcissist, genius, smartass. And very much in love with Rose Calloway.


Fuel the Fire by Krista and Becca Ritchie
Addicted series #3.1, Calloway Sisters series #3

What's the last book that made you cry?