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This week I chose:


"Pilgrims Don't Wear Pink"
by Stephanie Kate Strohm
Graphia/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date: May 8, 2012

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Libby Kelting had always felt herself born out of time. No wonder the historical romance-reading, Jane Austen-adaptation-watching, all-around history nerd jumped at the chance to intern at Camden Harbor, Maine’s Oldest Living History Museum. But at Camden Harbor Libby’s just plain out of place, no matter how cute she looks in a corset. Her cat-loving coworker wants her dead, the too-smart-for-his-own-good local reporter keeps pushing her buttons, her gorgeous sailor may be more shipwreck than dreamboat — plus Camden Harbor’s haunted. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, Libby learns that boys, like ghosts, aren’t always what they seem.

This looks just too cute! I love that it's set in a historical village! The setting sounds so fun and I've already read great reviews!

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This week I chose:


"Winterling"
by Sarh Prineas
Harper Collins
Release Date: Jan 3, 2012

The following description is from goodreads.com:

"A girl named Fer who travels to a magical land where she has to discover who she truly is while putting right a terrible wrong. She’s helped by a tricksy puck-boy named Rook and a wild horse named Phouka."

"What a wonderful, imaginative alternate world Prineas has created for this book!" --Kristin Cashore, author of the New York Times bestsellers Graceling and Fire.

"Filled with wonder and with characters both devious and charming, Winterling is a mischievous delight!" --Ingrid Law, New York Times bestselling author of Scumble and the Newbery honor book Savvy.

There's not too much of a summary yet, but the wild horse sounds awesome and how can you say no to that cover!!?

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This week I chose:

"The Alchemy of Forever"
by Avery Williams
Simon & Schuster
Release Date: Jan 3, 2012

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Seraphina’s first love made her immortal…her second might get her killed. Incarnation is a new series that introduces a fresh mythology perfect for fans of bestselling series like The Immortals by Alyson Noel and Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl.

After spending six hundred years on earth, Seraphina Ames has seen it all. Eternal life provides her with the world’s riches, but at a very high price: innocent lives. Centuries ago, her boyfriend, Cyrus, discovered a method of alchemy that allows them to swap bodies with other humans, jumping from one vessel to the next, taking the human’s life in the process. No longer able to bear the guilt of what she’s done, Sera escapes from Cyrus and vows to never kill again.

Then sixteen-year-old Kailey Morgan gets into a horrific car accident right in front of her, and Sera accidentally takes over her body. For the first time, Sera finds herself enjoying the life of the person she’s inhabiting—and falls for the human boy who lives next door. But Cyrus will stop at nothing until she’s his again, and every moment she stays, she’s putting herself and the people she’s grown to care for in great danger. Will Sera have to give up the one thing that’s eluded her for centuries: true love?

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This week I chose:

"A Witch in Winter"
by Ruth Warburton
Hodder Children's Books
Release Date: Jan 5, 2012

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Anna Winterson doesn't know she's a witch and would probably mock you for believing in magic, but after moving to the small town of Winter with her father, she learns more than she ever wanted to about power. When Anna meets Seth, she is smitten, but when she enchants him to love her, she unwittingly amplifies a deadly conflict between two witch clans and splits her own heart in two. She wants to love Seth, to let him love her – but if it is her magic that's controlling his passion, then she is as monstrous as the witch clan who are trying to use her amazing powers for their own gain.

Although a perfect fit for the paranormal romance genre, A WITCH IN WINTER avoids fangs, excessive body hair and submissive female leads, and tells the heart-wrenching story of a couple meant to be together, but being forced apart. Seth is utterly irresistible and Anna is an empowered, proactive young woman with unimaginable magic inside her. This is fast-paced, sensuous writing with believable incantations inspired by Warburton's research into witchcraft legend and old English.

The second paragraph really makes me want to read this book!! It sounds like the perfect YA paranormal for me!

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This week I chose:

"Allegiance"
by Cayla Kluver
Harlequin Teen
Release Date: Feb 28, 2012

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Only I saw Narian for who he truly was: a young man with courage and an independent mind, and made to pay for what was outside his control. He couldn't help his past any more than he could help the way those intense, deep-blue eyes pierced me and held me captive.

An eighteen-year-old queen in love with the enemy as their countries pass the point of no return...

Bound to a man she cannot love, Queen Alera of Hytanica must forget Narian, the young man who holds her heart. For Narian is destined to conquer Hytanica at the behest of his master, the powerful magic-user known as the Overlord. Alera doesn't truly believe Narian will fight against Hytanica-until Cokyrian troops attack with Narian commanding the charge.

Faced with the greatest betrayal a heart can know, Alera must set aside personal feelings and lead her kingdom through its darkest time. And when all hope, will and courage seem lost, she must find strength and remember that even the blackest night must have a dawn....

I haven't read the first book in this series yet, but the sequel looks so amazing too! And the cover is absolutely gorgeous!

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This week I chose:

"The Queen of Kentucky"
by Alecia Whitaker
Poppy
Release Date: Jan 2, 2012

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Fourteen-year-old Kentucky girl Ricki Jo Winstead, who would preferred to be called Ericka, thank you very much, is eager to shed her farmer's daughter roots and become part of the popular crowd at her small town high school. She trades her Bible for Seventeen magazine, buys new "sophisticated" clothes and somehow manages to secure a tenuous spot at the cool kids table. She's on top of the world, even though her best friend and the boy next door Luke says he misses "plain old Ricki Jo."
Caught between being a country girl and wannabe country club girl, Ricki Jo begins to forget who she truly is: someone who doesn't care what people think and who wouldn't let a good-looking guy walk all over her. It takes a serious incident out on Luke's farm for Ricki Jo to realize that being a true friend is more important than being popular.

As soon as I saw this one on Juju's page last week, I knew I had to read it! It looks so cute!! Love the title and the cover, too:)

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This week I chose:

"Kiss Crush Collide"
by Christina Meredith
Greenwillow Books
Release Date: Dec 27, 2011

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Leah has the life most high school girls would kill for—popularity, glowing grades, a rich, athletic boyfriend. So why does she feel like she can’t breathe? And why can’t she stop thinking about the boy from the country club? The one who isn’t her boyfriend, the one that her mother would never, ever approve of, the one that her perfect older sisters would never, ever look at twice. The one who is always looking back at her. Irresistible attraction, smoldering glances, the bad boy and the good girl—Kiss Crush Collide has everything that a steamy forbidden romance should, and then some.

With graceful and honest writing and an electric love story, this is a book about growing into your own skin. For fans of Perfect Chemistry, Sarah Dessen, and John Green.

This one sounds so good! Sounds like an awesome romance to me! 

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This week I chose:
 

"New Girl"
by Paige Harbison
Harlequin
Release Date: Jan 31, 2012

The following description is from goodreads.com:

WHY DID A SPOT OPEN UP AT MANDERLEY ACADEMY?


I hadn't wanted to go, but my parents were so excited…. So here I am, the new girl at Manderley, a true fish out of water. But mine's not the name on everyone's lips. Oh, no.

It's Becca Normandy they can't stop talking about. Perfect, beautiful Becca. She went missing at the end of last year, leaving a spot open at Manderley-the spot that I got. And everyone acts like it's my fault that infallible, beloved Becca is gone and has been replaced by not perfect, completely fallible, unknown Me.

Then, there's the name on my lips-Max Holloway. Becca's ex. The one boy I should avoid, but can't. Thing is, it seems like he wants me, too. But the memory of Becca is always between us. And as much I'm starting to like it at Manderley, I can't help but think she's out there, somewhere, watching me take her place.

Waiting to take it back.

  
A retelling of "Rebecca"! What do you think? 

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This week I chose:



"Home for the Holidays" (The Mother-Daughter Book Club #5)

by Heather Vogel Frederick

Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Release Date: Oct 4, 2011

The following description is from goodreads.com:



This Christmas
season, join the girls of the mother-daughter book club for a variety of
holiday-themed adventures! But unfortunately, nothing goes quite as
planned for any of the girls. On a Christmas cruise with their families,
Megan and Becca fight over the dashing son of the ship's captain.
Cassidy and her family fly back to California to visit Cassidy's sister
Courtney... but when the West Coast causes homesickness for their former
life in Laguna Beach, the family begins to question what state they
should call home. And a disastrous sledding accident causes both Emma
and Jess to completely change their holiday plans.

Between
squabbles, injuries, and blizzards, everything seems to be going wrong.
Will the girls be able to find their holiday spirit in time for
Christmas?

I know, it's way too early to be thinking Christmas books, but how ADORABLE does this one look!!? The cover is perfect! This is definitely on my holiday to read list!

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This week I chose:





"Illuminated"

by Erica Orloff

Speak

Release Date: Dec 8, 2011

The following description is from goodreads.com:



An epic romance full of mysteries that transcend time—fans of Romeo and Juliet and The Time Traveler’s Wife will rejoice!



Some loves are not made to last . . . Like Romeo and Juliet, Heloise
and Abelard were doomed from the start, and their romance was destined
to pass into history. Yet when sixteen-year-old Callie Martin discovers a
diary hidden within an antique book, their story—and hers—takes on
another life. For the diary leads Callie to the brilliant and handsome
August, who is just as mysterious as the secret the diary hides. Their
attraction is undeniable. As the two hunt down the truth behind the
diary—and that of Heloise and Abelard’s ancient romance—their romance
becomes all-consuming. But Callie knows it can’t last . . . love never
does. Will their love that burns as bright as a shooting star flame out,
or will these star-crossed lovers be able to defy history?

I will admit, what drew me in was the fabulous cover! But then when I saw Romeo and Juliet in the description, I knew I had to read this book!





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This week I chose:





"The Gathering Storm"

by Robin Bridges

Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Release Date: Jan 10, 2012

The following description is from goodreads.com:



St. Petersburg, Russia,
1888. As she attends a whirl of glittering balls, royal debutante
Katerina Alexandrovna, Duchess of Oldenburg, tries to hide a dark
secret: she can raise the dead. No one knows. Not her family. Not the
girls at her finishing school. Not the tsar or anyone in her
aristocratic circle. Katerina considers her talent a curse, not a gift.
But when she uses her special skill to protect a member of the Imperial
Family, she finds herself caught in a web of intrigue. An evil
presence is growing within Europe's royal bloodlines—and those aligned
with the darkness threaten to topple the tsar. Suddenly Katerina's
strength as a necromancer attracts attention from unwelcome sources . . .
including two young men—George Alexandrovich, the tsar's standoffish
middle son, who needs Katerina's help to safeguard Russia, even if he's
repelled by her secret, and the dashing Prince Danilo, heir to the
throne of Montenegro, to whom Katerina feels inexplicably drawn.

The time has come for Katerina to embrace her power, but which side will she choose—and to whom will she give her heart?

What a great concept! I hardly ever see books in this setting, and the fact that it is historical plus paranormal makes me really want to read it!



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This week I chose:





"Velvet"

by Mary Hooper

Bloomsbury

Release Date: Sep 15, 2011

The following description is from goodreads.com:



Rose is a laundress in a
Victorian steam laundry. With both her mother and father dead, she is
an orphan and has to rely upon her own wits to make a living. The
laundry is scalding, back-breaking work and Rose is desperate to create a
better life for herself. Then Rose is noticed by Madame X, a famed
medium, who asks Rose to come to work for her. Rose is dazzled at first
by the young yet beautifully dressed and bejewelled Madame. But soon
Rose realises that Madame X is not all that she says she is, and Rose's
very life is in danger ...A romantic and thrillingly exciting new novel
from an acclaimed and much-loved historical writer for teens.

Mary Hooper writes so well about this era, so spooky!! I loved "Fallen Grace" and this one seems really similar.  

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This week I chose:


"The Future of Us"
by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler
Razorbill
Release Date: Nov 1, 2011

The following description is from goodreads.com:

It's 1996, and less than half of all American high school students have ever used the Internet.

Emma just got her first computer and an America Online CD-ROM.

Josh is her best friend. They power up and log on--and discover themselves on Facebook, fifteen years in the future.

Everybody wonders what their Destiny will be. Josh and Emma are about to find out.

This is one of the most interesting concepts I've heard about in a long time! And two great YA authors collaborated to write it!

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This week I chose:


"Wisdom's Kiss"
by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Houghton Mifflin
Release Date: Sep 12, 2011


The following description is from goodreads.com:

Princess Wisdom, known as Dizzy, longs for a life of adventure far beyond the staid old kingdom of Montagne.
Tips, a soldier, longs to keep his true life secret from his family.
Fortitude, an orphaned maid, longs only for Tips.
These three passionate souls might just attain their dreams while preserving Montagne from certain destruction, if only they can tolerate each other long enough to come up with a plan. Tough to save the world when you can't even be in the same room together.
Magic, cunning, and one very special cat join forces in this hilarious, extraordinary tale by the author of Dairy Queen and Princess Ben. An incredibly creative tale told with diaries, memoirs, encyclopedia entries, letters, biographies, even a stage play, all woven together into a grand adventure.

This sounds like such a fun mix of historical, fantasy, and romance! All of my favorite things!

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This week I chose:

"Dark Souls"
by Paula Morris
Point
Release Date: Aug 1, 2011


The following description is from goodreads.com:

Welcome to York, England.
Mist lingers in the streets.
Narrow buildings cast long shadows.
This is the most haunted city in the world. . . .
Miranda Tennant arrives in York with a terrible, tragic secret. She is eager to lose herself amid the quaint cobblestones, hoping she won’t run into the countless ghosts who supposedly roam the city. . . .
Then she meets Nick, an intense, dark-eyed boy who knows all of York’s hidden places and histories. Miranda wonders if Nick is falling for her, but she is distracted by another boy — one even more handsome and mysterious than Nick. He lives in the house across from Miranda and seems desperate to send her some sort of message. Could this boy be one of York’s haunted souls?
Soon, Miranda realizes that something dangerous — and deadly — is being planned. And she may have to face the darkest part of herself in order to unravel the mystery — and find redemption.

I loved the book "Ruined" by this author, and I was thrilled to find out this one was coming out so soon!! It looks like another great spooky ghost story!

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This week I chose:

"The Catastrophic History of You and Me"
by Jess Rothenberg
Dial
Release Date: Jan 17, 2012


The following description is from goodreads.com:

BRIE'S LIFE ENDS AT SIXTEEN: Her boyfriend tells her he doesn't love her, and the news breaks her heart—literally.

But now that she's in heaven, Brie is about to discover that love is way more complicated than she ever imagined. Back in Half Moon Bay, her family has begun to unravel. Her best friend knows a secret about Jacob, the boy she loved and lost—and the truth behind his shattering betrayal. And then there's Patrick, Brie's mysterious new guide and resident Lost Soul . . . who just might hold the key to her forever after.

With Patrick's help, Brie will have to pass through the five stages of grief before she's ready to move on. But how do you begin again, when your heart is still in pieces?

This is a lot darker than the fiction I usually read, yet I'm intriqued! What do you think of it?

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This week I chose:

"The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight"
by Jennifer E. Smith
Poppy
Release Date: Jan 2, 2012


The following description is from goodreads.com:

Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?

Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. She's stuck at JFK, late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's in seat 18B. Hadley's in 18A.

Twists of fate and quirks of timing play out in this thoughtful novel about family connections, second chances and first loves. Set over a 24-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it.

This one looks a little different from what I normally read! It sounds so good, don't you think!

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This week I chose:

"Damned" (Crusade #2)
by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Release Date: Aug 30, 2011

The following description is from goodreads.com:


There is a fine line between love and sacrifice…. Antonio would do anything for his beloved fighting partner Jenn. He protects her, even suppresses his vampire cravings to be with her. Together, they defend humanity against the Cursed Ones. But tensions threaten to fracture their hunting team and his loyalty—his love—is called into question.
Jenn, the newly appointed Hunter, aches for revenge against the Cursed One who converted her sister. And with an even more sinister power on the rise, she must overcome her personal vendettas to lead her team into battle.
Antonio and Jenn need each other to survive, but evil lurks at every turn. With humanity’s fate hanging in the balance, they must face down the darkness…or die trying.

I haven't had a chance to read the first one yet, but this series looks great!!

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This week I chose:

"Darker Still"
by Leanna Renee Hieber
Sourcebooks Fire
Release Date: Nov 1, 2011

The following description is from goodreads.com:

The Picture of Dorian Gray meets Pride and Prejudice, with a dash of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.New York City, 1882. Seventeen-year-old Natalie Stewart's latest obsession is a painting of the handsome British Lord Denbury. Something in his striking blue eyes calls to her. As his incredibly life-like gaze seems to follow her, Natalie gets the uneasy feeling that details of the painting keep changing...
Jonathan Denbury's soul is trapped in the gilded painting by dark magic while his possessed body commits unspeakable crimes in the city slums. He must lure Natalie into the painting, for only together can they reverse the curse and free his damaged soul.

Pride and Prejudice + Picture of Dorian Gray + Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde = Something I want to read!! And  I love the historical setting!!

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This week I chose:


"David"
by Mary Hoffman
Bloomsbury
Release Date: Oct 11, 2011

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Michelangelo’s statue of David is famous around the world. Millions flock to Italy every year to admire the physical perfection of the young man captured within the marble. But the identity of the model has never been known . . . until now. In this epic tale, acclaimed author Mary Hoffman imagines the story of Gabriele, a naïve but incredibly handsome young man who is hired as Michelangelo’s model, only to find himself drawn into a world of spies, political treachery, and murder. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Florence in its most turbulent times, this is a rich, colorful and thrilling tale that gives life to one of the world’s greatest masterpieces.

Oooh, this sounds so awesome! I love that it features art history! Who wouldn't want to know who David really was!? Basically, I can't wait for this one!