Waiting on Wednesday #135 - BLACK WIDOW: FOREVER RED by Margaret Stohl

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine.

This is where we get to 'spotlight' books that we are anxiously waiting to be released!!!

The ones that we are dying to get our hands on and read into the wee hours of the night!!!

And, quite possibly, to make our shelves look pretty too :) 

What I'm currently waiting for... 

BLACK WIDOW: FOREVER RED

by Margaret Stohl

Expected release date: October 13th, 2015

Published by Marvel Press

Genre: Young Adult 

Format: Hardcover, eBook

SUMMARY

NATASHA ROMANOV was once the world's most lethal assassin. Trained from a young age in the arts of death and deception, Natasha was given the name "Black Widow" by her brutal teacher, Ivan Somodorov. Now, Natasha wants nothing more than to leave that life behind her.

AVA ORLOVA is trying to live the life of an average American teenager. But Ava's life has been anything but average. As a girl, she was experimented on by Ivan, until she was rescued by Black Widow and placed in the care of the US government. Ava spent years trying to contact her mysterious saver, but Black Widow has always stayed silent. 

Until now.

When children all over the globe begin to go missing, Natasha suspects her old teacher has returned. And Ava may be the key to stopping him once and for all. But first, Natasha and Ava will have to unravel their pasts to defeat the madman who threatens their futures. 

FOREVER RED features all the thrilling adventure readers will expect from the Marvel brand, backed up by the young adult cred of #1 New York Times best selling author Margaret Stohl. Uncover a new side of the Marvel Universe, accessible to old fans and new readers alike, Stohl weaves an unforgettable story through the world of the Black Widow. 

Why I'm waiting on BLACK WIDOW...

First!... it's BLACK WIDOW!!! 

Did you read the summary??? 

Second!... it's BLACK WIDOW!!!

Lastly!... *dies*

And on that note - you should really read this interview with Margaret Stohl AND an exclusive excerpt HERE!!!

SO, what are you waiting for this week???

Stacking the Shelves #81: January 2015 Book Haul and Comic Book Haul #6

Hello bookish friends!

We are expecting some snow this weekend! We are kind of on the edge, so we may not get as much, or if any, as we would like to, lol! But we're all prepared to bunker down and enjoy some much needed snuggling in and read time :) 

Hope you all have some amazing weekend reads to get through!

I am participating in Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Team Tynga's Reviews!!!

My book haul...
(Please note, that the majority of my haul is Young Adult. Otherwise, books that aren't will be noted with either (A) for Adult, (NA) for New Adult, (MG) for Middle Grade, and (C) for Childrens books.)

*What I received for review from Macmillan...

- TUCK EVERLASTING 40th Anniversary Edition (HB) by Natalie Babbitt for blog tour.
- WITHERWOOD REFORM SCHOOL (ARC) by Obert Skye (MG) for blog tour.
- BECOMING JINN (ARC) by Lori Goldstein (YA) for review.
- SWEET (ARC) by Emmy Laybourne
- JOYRIDE (ARC) by Anna Banks
- REBEL MECHANICS (ARC) by Shanna Swendson 

*What I won in giveaway(s)...
- EXQUISITE CAPTIVE (Dark Caravan Cycle #1) (Signed HB) by Heather Demetrios from Miguel from The Quirky Reader's Exquisite Captive Blogger Relay giveaway!

*What I purchased...

- FROSTFIRE (Kanin Chronicles #1) (PB) by Amanda Hocking
- THE SLEEPER AND THE SPINDLE (HB) by Neil Gaiman, Illustrated by Chris Riddell
A few Wordsworth Classics Paperback Editions to add to my tiny collection:
- THE LITTLE PRINCE by Antoine De Saint-Exupery
- GRIMM's FAIRY TALES by J.L.C. & W.C. Grimm
- ANDERSEN'S FAIRY TALES by Hans Christian Andersen

*My comic book haul...

by Marvel: 

- THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #1 by Ryan North, Illustrated by Erica Hendersen

- ANT-MAN #1 by Nick Spencer, Illustrated by Ramon Rosanas 

- AVENGERS: NO MORE BULLYING #1 by Sean Ryan, Jody Houser, Gerry Duggan and Jeff Loveness  

- THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1 by Sean Ryan, Illustrated by Brandon Peterson

by DC Comics:

- HARLEY QUINN The New 52! ANNUAL #1: Special Rub 'n Smell Spectacular! by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, John Timms and Paul Mounts 

- HARLEY QUINN Invades Comic-Con International: San Diego #1 by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti 

- SCRIBBLENAUTS UNMASKED #3 by Josh Elder, Illustrated by Adam Archer

by Boom Studios/Kaboom:

- ABIGAIL AND THE SNOWMAN #1 by Roger Langridge
- BEE AND PUPPY CAT #2 and #6 by Natasha Allegri
- THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL #1 by Frank Gibson and Tyson Hesse
- CAPTURE CREATURES #2 by Frank Gibson, Illustrated by Becky Dreistadt
- FAIRY QUEST: OUTLAWS #1 by Paul Jenkins, Illustrated by Humberto Ramos 

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A few pics from this past 2 week :)

Our first 'read' of 2015!

Our first snow!

Our first 'camp out' in the living room ;)

ALL the "series" that I need to finish or catch up on! Eeep!!!

I reorganized my bookshelves! ALL of these shelves are strictly for YA now :)

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Thank you SO much for stopping by today!!!

Don't forget to leave a comment with your link so I can visit you too, please!!!

xoxo

Stacking the Shelves #79: December Book Haul Part 2 and Comic Book Haul #3

Hello bookish friends!

I hope you are all doing well and are all enjoying some really good reads...

It's been a wonderful, wonderful week! I am one lucky girl!!!
I celebrated my birthday this week - twice!!! Like I said, I'm a lucky girl ;) 
AND!!! I got some really awesome books and bookish things this week too!!!
I am also one very, very happy girl :) 

Here's part of my haul for the second half of December :)
Although I'm not expecting any other books to come in, I'm pretty sure I'll have one more haul after Christmas ;) hee, hee!

OH! and did you notice today's date???
12... 13... 14

(Please note, that the majority of my haul is Young Adult. Otherwise, books that aren't will be noted with either (A) for Adult, (NA) for New Adult, (MG) for Middle Grade, and (C) for Childrens books.)

I am participating in Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Team Tynga's Reviews!!!

*What I received for review...

- PRINCESS DECOMPOSIA AND COUNT SPATULA (PB) by Andi Watson from First Second (Macmillan) for review and blog tour.

- THERE WILL BE LIES (ARC) by Nick Lake from Bloomsbury for review and blog tour.

- A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES (ARC) by Sarah J. Maas from Bloomsbury for review; with a beautiful feathered mask too!

*What I won in a giveaway...

- CHARMED (The Witch Hunter aka Hexed #2) (ARC) by Michelle Krys from Brittany of Brittany's Book Rambles (Thank you!)

*A birthday gift from my sweet #OTSPSecretSister, Daphne of Gone Pecan :) Thankyou!!!
- MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME (HB) edited by Stephanie Perkins

*My comic book haul...

by DC Comics: 

- GOTHAM ACADEMY #2 and GOTHAM ACADEMY #3 by Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher, Illustrated by Karl Kerschl
by kaboom!:

- STEVEN UNIVERSE #1 and STEVEN UNIVERSE #2 by Jeremy Sorese, Illustrated by Coleman Engle
by BOOM! BOX:
- LUMBERJANES #1-6 by Noelle Stevensen and Grace Ellis, Illustrated by Brooke Allen

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A few pics from my surprise birthday party :)

Plus, my bee-ish cake! Yummy!!!

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Thank you SO much for stopping by today!!!

Don't forget to leave a comment with your link so I can visit you too, please!!!

xoxo

Stacking the Shelves #77: November 2014 Book Haul (Part 2) and Comic Book Haul #1

Hello my wonderful and amazing bookish friends!

Seriously, you guys are the bestest!!!

First, a very big and belated Happy Thanksgiving to all of my U.S. friends!
Hope you had a wonderful holiday with family, friends and good food :)

Temperatures have dropped drastically, winter has decided to come early and even though I'm a huge fan of winter, I am completely unprepared and have been freezing my butt off, lol!...

funny thing is - temperatures began to drop as I was reading SNOW LIKE ASHES by Sara Raasch, and when I finished reading it earlier last week - let's just say that the Winterians would have been pleased that I was freezing my butt off, lol! The perfect book for this time of the year! I will be reviewing it soon, but know for now - I'm giving it a 5-BEE rating :) I highly recommend it!!!

Also, very recently, I have discovered my love for comic books again! 

I have read a few graphic novels in the last few months, and I have been itching to get back into comic book series and have decided to embrace my inner nerdgirl and finally got myself to my local comic book store! To say that the guys at the store were a bit shocked to see me strut in is an understatement, lol! But, they kept their chuckles to a minimum and were very helpful for everything that I am currently looking for. I have quite a list, and in their words:
"Please don't be offended, but for a girl, you are going to keep us quite busy!"

Mind you, all of the stores workers are over the age of 50 (except for one, lol!) and were quite happy to see a girl come in, knowing "her stuff" and are more than eagerly to help me find what I'm looking to read :) I'm really excited to start sharing my comic book love, pull lists, tradebacks, etc. with my boys and all of you!!! 

For now, here's my official haul for November :)
It's unexpectedly quite large, and I am very grateful and thankful for my lovely books!

(Please note, that the majority of my haul is Young Adult. Otherwise, books that aren't will be noted with either (A) for Adult, (NA) for New Adult, (MG) for Middle Grade, and (C) for Childrens books.)

I am participating in Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Team Tynga's Reviews!!!

*What I received for review...
From Harper Teen:
- TWISTED FATE (ARC) by Norah Olson
- PLAYLIST FOR THE DEAD (ARC) by Michelle Falkoff
- GEEK GIRL: Model Misfit (Geek Girl #2) (ARC) by Holly Smale
- MY HEART AND OTHER BLACK HOLES (ARC) by Jasmine Warga
- A WICKED THING (ARC) by Rhiannon Thomas
- SHERLOCK HOLMES IN A STUDY IN SCARLET (Sherlock Holmes #1) (ARC) by Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle, Illustrated by Gris Grimly

From The Novl/Little Brown:
- LOVE, LUCY (ARC) by April Lindner

From Macmillan:
- TUCK EVERLASTING (PB) by Natalie Babbitt
- BO AT BALLARD CREEK (PB) by Kirkpatrick Hill (MG)
- BO AT IDITAROD CREEK (HB) by Kirkpatrick Hill (MG)

From Author:
- FRAGILE REIGN (Mortal Enchantment #3) (PB) by Stacey O'Neale

From Merry Makers: 
- LADYBUG GIRL Doll

*What I received in book giveaways/trades/swaps...
- DEAREST (Woodcutter Sisters #3) (ARC) by Alethea Kontis from HMH
- THE STEPSISTER'S TALE (HB) by Tracy Barrett from a swap
- GEEK GIRL (UK PB) by Holly Smale from my #OTSPSecretSister Daphne of

From my #OTSPSecretSister Daphne :)

*What I purchased from Book Outlet...
- DELIRIUM STORIES (PB) by Lauren Oliver
- WAIT FOR YOU (PB) by J. Lynn (NA)
- THE INTERESTINGS (HB) by Meg Wolitzer (A)

*Comic book haul...

Marvel Comics: 
- THOR #1 and THOR #2 by Jason Aaron, Illustrated by Russell Dauterman
- MS. MARVEL Volume 1 (Issues #1-6) by G. Willow Wilson, Illustrated by Adrian Alphona
- MS. MARVEL #6: Healing Factor by G. Willow Wilson, Illustrated by Jacob Wyatt
- MS. MARVEL #7: Healing Factor Part II by G. Willow Wilson, Illustrated by Jacob Wyatt
- MS. MARVEL #8: Generation Why by G. Willow Wilson, Illustrated by Adrian Alphona
- MARY JANE #1: The Real Thing, MARY JANE #2: The Loyalty Thing, MARY JANE #3: The Money Thing and MARY JANE #4: The Trust Thing by Sean McKeever, Illustrated by Takeshi Miyazawa
DC Comics: 
- BATGIRL #35 and BATGIRL #36 by Cameron Stewart, Illustrated by Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr

Thank you SO much for stopping by today!!!

Please let me know if there is anything you would like to see either here on the blog 
or on my booktube channel :) 

Don't forget to leave a comment with your link so I can visit you too, please!!!

xoxo