THE READING QUEUE: September Wrap-Up and October TBR 2014

The Reading Queue is a monthly meme hosted by 

Book Tasty and Books: A True Story.

This is where we can all share what our reading plans for the month, 

and give a quick lineup and/or recap of the books we read last month... 

September was an extremely busy month for my family and I, but somehow I still managed to forgo sleep and read a ton of amazing books! 

Sorry, no vlogs this month... I tried to edit my wrap-up vlog from 45 minutes down to 19 minutes, but it was still too long to upload to YouTube :(  No time to redo or do my TBR. I promise to be more organized next time!

WHAT I READ IN SEPTEMBER: (Click on links to read my reviews!)
- If You Were a Dog by Jamie A. Swenson (C) - Too cute!!! 
- Bake Sale by Sara Varon (MG) - Adorable graphic novel! Review to be posted soon!
- Made For You by Melissa Marr (YA) - Amazing read! Disturbing protagonist!
- Dark Days by Kate Ormand (YA) - Fascinating storyline!
- The Vault Of Dreamers by Caragh M. O'Brien (YA) - 85% meh! 15% holy crap!
- Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer (YA) - Beautifully written!
- As Long As You Love Me (2B #2) by Ann Aguirre (NA) - My new favorite NA couple!
- The 100 by Kass Morgan (YA) - Brilliant concept!
- Day 21: The Hundred #2 by Kass Morgan (YA) - Continue on the brilliance!
- A Bear Called Paddington Bear by Michael Bond (C/MG) - Sweet nostalgia! 
- Sailor Moon, Pretty Guardian #1 by Naoko Takeuchi (YA) - Fun read!
- Divinity by Michelle L. Johnson (YA) - Interesting concept and characters!
- This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki (YA) - Exquisite illustrated storytelling!
- Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin (MG) - Stole my heart!!! Best read of 2014!!!
- The Megasaurus by Thomas and Peter Weck (C) - Fun retelling-ish of the Three Little Pigs!


WHAT I'VE ALREADY READ IN OCTOBER:
- Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti (C)
- Whatever Life Throws Your Way by Julie Cross (YA)
- Not in the Script by Amy Finnegan (YA)

WHAT I'M CURRENTLY READING:
- The Iron Trial (The Magisterium #1) by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare (MG)
Surprisingly, I am struggling to concentrate while reading this book. I can't help but nitpick it and compare it to Harry Potter... there are so many similarities, it's hard for me not too. 

- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix (YA)
I just didn't have the time to finish this one last month. It is really good so far! And it is a perfect book to pick back up closer to Halloween!

- Nightmares! by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller (MG)
SO good so far! Creepy!

- They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire (YA)
Started this one today!

THE REST OF MY HOPEFUL OCTOBER TBR:
- Diamonds in the Rough (#2) by Michelle Madow (YA)
- The Hockey Saint (Forever Friends #2) by Howard Shapiro (YA)
- Little Dead Riding Hood by Amie and Bethanie Borst (MG)
- Frankenstein's Fright Before Christmas by Ludworst Bemonster (C)
- Embers (The Wings of War #1) by Karen Ann Hopkins (YA)
- Rooms by Lauren Oliver (A)
- Tomboy by Liz Prince (YA)
- Daisy to the Rescue by Jeff Campbell (E)
And maybe these two too...
- Stray by Elissa Sussman (YA) 
- Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch (YA)

What have you been reading??? 

Any recommendations???

What are you reading next???

xoxo

THE READING QUEUE: August 2014 Wrap-Up and September 2014 TBR

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This is where we can all share what our reading plans for the month, 

and give a quick lineup and/or recap of the books we read last month... 

It's SEPTEMBER!!! It's always such a bittersweet time... it's the end of summer and back-to-school time for my kidlets :) However much I will miss them, baby and I are so ready to get back into a set schedule, and a bit of alone time, lol! We are ready for new pencils and fall colors!!!

*What I read last month...

- Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli (C)

- Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky (YA)

- Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (YA/NA)

- The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone by Adele Griffin (YA)

- A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall (NA)

- The Green Teen Cookbook Edited by Laurane Marchive and Pam McElroy (YA)

- Trial by Fire (The Worldwalker Trilogy #1) by Josephine Angelini (YA)
- I Want It That Way by Ann Aguirre (NA)

- The Jewel by Amy Ewing (YA)

- Six Feet Over It by Jennifer Longo (YA)

- Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato (C)

- Feuds by Avery Hastings (YA)

- Zac & Mia by A.J. Betts (YA)

- Illusions of Fate by Kiersten White (YA)

*My (hopeful) TBR...

- Made For You by Melissa Marr (YA)

- Divinity by Michelle L. Johnson (YA)

- The Vault of Dreamers by Caragh M. O'Brien (YA)

- If You Were a Dog by Jamie A. Swenson (C) 

- Being Audrey Hepburn by Mitchell Kriegman (YA) 

- Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld (YA)

- Stray by Elissa Sussman (YA) 

- The Perfectionists by Sara Shepard (YA)

- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix (YA)

- The 8th Continent by Matt London (MG)

- The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon (A)
eBooks not mentioned: 
- If Only by A.J. Pine (NA) 
- As Long As You Love Me (2B Trilogy #2) by Ann Aguirre (NA) 

Can't wait to get started :) 
What will you be reading this month!?!?

The Reading Queue: April 2014

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This is where we can all share what our reading plans for the month, 

and give a quick lineup and/or recap of the books we read last month... 

*What I read last month (March)...

I did not do very well with sticking to my TBR nor reading last month :(

I'm just realizing now that I truly only read 3 books... 3 children's books and 1 novella - don't really count since they aren't really long. I do count these on my goodreads since they are or will be reviewed, but technically, they're not full length books, sooo... 

I'm hoping that April goes a lot better!!! I really need to catch up on my reviews!!!

- Ivy in Bloom by Vanita Oelschlager (C)
- Even Monsters by A. J. Smith (C)
- I'll Never Let You Go by Marianne Richmond (C)
- Smile, Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen (C)
- Liv, Forever by Amy Talkington (YA)
- The Shadow Prince (Mortal Enchantment #0.5) by Stacey O'Neale (YA)
- City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments #3) by Cassandra Clare (YA)
- Twelve Steps by Veronica Bartles (YA)

*What I'm currently reading...

April is trying to read all the review books that I can month! And I am super excited for all of them!

I am currently reading a paperback, hardback and eBook - what I pick up depends on my 'reading situation' and mood. I can hold a hardback while snuggled up on the couch, but not rocking the baby to sleep, I need a paperback for that. And my kindle is great when I'm lying in bed, lol!...  I'm sure I'm not the only person that does this, right?

- Two Sisters by Mary Hogan (A) for review.
- The Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson (MG) for book tour.
- Foretold (Sister's of Fate #1) by Rinda Elliot (YA) for review.

*My April TBR...

- The Ninja Librarians:The Accidental Keyhand by Jennifer Swann Downey (MG) for a book tour.
- Between Two Worlds by Katherine Kirkpatrick (YA) for a book tour. 
- The Break-Up Artist by Philip Siegel (YA) for a blog tour.
- One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern (A) for review.
- The Chapel Wars by Lindsey Leavitt (YA) for review. 
- The A-Word (Sweet Dead Life #2) by Joy Preble (YA) for review.

And if I have time...
- City of Fallen Angels (Mortal Instruments #4) by Cassandra Clare (YA)

I really, really want to keep up with this series and hopefully read ALL the books in the Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices series by the end of the year! Because I am dying to get to the Bane Chronicles - Magnus is my fave character so far!

- The Fault in Our Stars (HB) by John Green (YA)

I know, I know. I keep putting this off. But Jessica of Step Into Fiction and I are really going to try to get together on this one this month!

- Don't Look Back (ARC) by Jennifer L. Armentrout (YA)

- Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira (YA)

SO, what's on your READING QUEUE!!!

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The Reading Queue: March 2014

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This is where we can all share what our reading plans for the month, 

and give a quick lineup and/or recap of the books we read last month... 

*What I read last month...

I fell behind on reading and blogging last month due to illness and lots of family stuffs going on. I had such a long TBR I had wanted to get through, but reality had to take over, lol. I'm (hopefully) setting more realistic goals this month and get through my pile ;)

- Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy (A)

I wish I had read this before/during my pregnancies! SO funny, and really honest - all the things people don't tell you or you have to learn yourself. Such a great way to be able to laugh all the icky and stressful moments away! And I have to admit, I really didn't think that she would impress me with her writing - but I loved it all. I look forward to reading more of her books soon. 

- City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments #2) by Cassandra Clare (YA)

OMG! Why did I wait so long to really get into this series?!?!

I have no words!!! Jace. Clary. And I LOVE Magnus to pieces! 

The storyline and plot gets thicker and better and I am loving it!!! 

Can't wait to read book 3 now :)

- Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog by Tom Watson (MG)

We love Stick Dog and his friends: Stripes, Mutt, Karen, and Poo-Poo (her name is because she's a poodle, not because of the other stuff! lol) These pups get into mischievous adventures whenever they're hungry! So much fun and laughter - my boys adore these books!

- Bring Me Back by Karen Booth (A)
- Back Forever by Karen Booth (A)

Loved these two books!!! Christopher is SO dreamy!... these definitely have a great New Adult feel to them too - characters are older, but, young at heart. I highly recommend them to anyone who likes to read New Adult and Adult... my reviews for both should be up very soon!

- The Poodle Tales Book 9: The Modeling Poo by Toni Tuso Faber (C)

An adorable rhyming book about a poodle who creates herself into a fashionable model. 

A fun book, teaches kiddos to be brave and that you can be whoever you want to be, even a modeling-poo. My full review will be up soon. 

- Grim: A Collection of Dark and Twisted Fairy Tales edited by Christine Johnson (YA)

Dark and twisted is understatement for some of these stories, like SKIN TRADE by Myra McEntire (shivers!)... I have reviewed 3 out of the 17 stories so far, I hope to have the rest posted by the end of March! LOVING all of them! So far my favorite is BEAUTY AND THE CHAD by Sarah Rees-Brennan, hilarious!!!

*My March TBR...

- Shatter Me (eBook) by Tahereh Mafi (YA)

A few pages in already! Liking what I'm seeing so far ;)

- City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments #3) (PB) by Cassandra Clare (YA)

I am dying to know what happens next! 

As bad as Valentine is, I am really intrigued by him and need more of him in my life right now!

Also - Jace! More Jace, puh-lease!!! And Magnus too... 

- The Fault in Our Stars (HB) by John Green (YA)

I don't know what to say... Confession: I have not read a John Green book yet!

(Please, don't throw any books at me, I don't want them to be injured!)

I am hoping to finally get to this tear-jerker; as a read-a-long with Jessica of Step Into Fiction for support and a shoulder to cry on ;) 

- Liv, Forever (ARC) by Amy Talkington (YA)

Art school! Love! Murder! Ghosts!

It's been a long time since I've read a ghost story... and a good one involving star-crossed love!

Can't wait to read this thrilling mystery!

- Queen of Hearts (eGalley) by Colleen Oakes (YA)

A princess who becomes a villain!!! Aaaah! Can't wait to read this!!!

- Love Letters to the Dead (eGalley) by Ava Dellaira (YA)

This book sounds heart wrenching! I am excited to see who she writes to and what happens to her!

- We Were Liars (eGalley) by E. Lockhart (YA)

"Lies upon lies. True love. The truth."

I have been hearing nothing but good things about this one already! My expectations are really high right now. Cannot wait to read about these characters.

- Sleep No More (eGalley) by Aprilynne Pike (YA)

A psychological thriller, an oracle. 

I really enjoyed her Wings series. I am not a 'thriller' kind of reader, but I really like her writing and am curious to see what this is all about. 

... and maybe, if I have time, I'll read these too... 

- The Blue-Ribbon Jalapeno Society Jubilee (Cadillac, Texas #1) (ARC) by Carolyn Brown (A)
- The Red-Hot Chili Cook-Off (Cadillac, Texas #2) (ARC) by Carolyn Brown (A)

This series sounds like so much fun! Set in the south, 4 BFFs get into all kinds of mischief - I adore books that take place in the south and can't wait to get into this world and have a couple of chuckles!

- Two Sisters (ARC) by Mary Hogan (A)

The title of this book alone drew me in. As the oldest of 'two sisters' I'm curious to see how these two sisters relationship is. My sister, mom and I are extremely close, and I always have such a hard time hearing about siblings not being as close as we are. Sounds like I may need a tissue or two for this too. 

SO, what's on your READING QUEUE!!!

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The Reading Queue: February 2014

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This is where we can all share what our reading plans for the month, 

and give a quick lineup and/or recap of the books we read last month... 

This is what I read last month... 

- Leaf by Stephen Michael King (Children); SWEET picture book for all ages! See my review here!

- Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar (Adult); This was an interesting read for me, not my usual since it is a political screenplay. Definitely interesting. But definitely not something that I would pick up again.

- Sneaking Candy by Lisa Burstein (New Adult); HOT! Loved this so much! I already loved her writing style, and seeing this author break free from her serious YA contemps and dive into something so sexy and fun was fabulous! I am really looking forward to her writing more New Adult books.

- Bitter Sweet Love (The Dark Elements #0.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout (New Adult); There aren't enough words right now - I truly, truly enjoyed this one! Cannot wait to dive into this series!

- Being Sloan Jacobs by Lauren Morrill (YA); This is my first book by Lauren Morrill. It started out a bit slow/boring for me and I almost DNFed it. But I kept going, and am so happy that I did. Truly loved the story and dual point-of-views. I look forward to reading Meant To Be soon.

- City of Bones (Mortal Instruments #1) by Cassandra Clare (YA); Yes, I am one of the very few who has not read this series yet. I saw the movie first (I know!) and really enjoyed it but had so many questions that I caved in and read it - and LOVED it!!! I need more Jace in my life now!!!

- Portrait of a Starter (Starters #0.5) by Lissa Price (YA)

- Starters by Lissa Price (YA)

- Portrait of a Marshal (Starters #1.25) by Lissa Price (YA)

- Portrait of a Donor (Starters #1.75) by Lissa Price (YA)

- Enders (Starters #2) by Lissa Price (YA)

I. Read. It. ALL... in one night!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this series so much! ENDERS was amazing and perfectly done! I need to find my words so I can post an overall review soon!

- Run to You Part One: First Sight by Clara Kensie (YA)
- Run to You Part Two: Second Glance by Clara Kensie (YA)

- Run to You Part Three: Third Charm by Clara Kensie (YA)

Holy crap!!! Clara Kensie has blown my mind!!! This is a new series being released by Harlequin Teen in February - every week a new part will be released! I was asked to review - and thank god that I not only said yes! but that they sent me all three parts at once! I don't know what I would have done if I had to wait a week in between parts - the mystery! the suspense! the cliffhangers all over the place! Reviews will be posted soon... 

- The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow (YA); I adore Michelle Madow, her writing is perfectly sweet and I had a lot of fun with the Diamond sisters. Review will be up in February as well!

- R is for Rebel (Unruly Royals #4) by Megan Mulry (Adult); I have been following the Unruly Royal series from the beginning - each book, character, everything gets better and better! Just when I think that Megan Mulry can't outdo herself, she does! Review to be posted in a few days... 

- The Unseemly Education of Anne Merchant (The V Trilogy #1) by Joanna Wiebe (YA); This book was a total surprise! It exceeded my expectations! And the book is beautiful! A definite must read. Can't wait to share my review of this one too! 

So, as you can see, I am very behind on posting my reviews! 

But all the books that I read in January will be reviewed/posted in February, definitely!!!

This is my February TBR... 

 - The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd (Adult)

- City of Ashes (Mortal Instruments #2) by Cassandra Clare (YA)

- Two Sisters by Mary Hogan (Adult)

- Grim by Various YA Authors (YA)

- Real Mermaids Don't Sell Seashells (#4) by Helen Boudreaux (Middle Grade)

- Curl Up and Dye by Sharon Sala (Adult)

- Anyone But You (Twisted Lit #3) by Kim Askew and Amy Helmes (YA)

- #16ThingsIThoughtWereTrue by Janet Gurtler (YA)

- Bring Me Back by Karen Booth (NA)

- Back Forever by Karen Booth (NA)

... and probably a book or two more... I always leave room for just in case ;) 

SO, what's on your READING QUEUE!!!

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