HAVE YOU SEEN THIS???

The wonderful ladies, Andi (Andi's ABCs) and Brittany (The Book Addict's Guide) have come up with a brilliant way to share and help our book obsessions and collections!!! 

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS is a new feature for those of us searching hard-to-find editions of books, primarily older copies of ARCs, early or foreign editions, etc...

Hosts: Andi (Andi's ABCs) and Brittany (The Book Addict's Guide)

*Updated 8/19/2015*

A huge THANK YOU to Brittany and Andi for not only putting this together but continuing it to allow us to easily find what we desperately are looking for :)

And a big thanks to all the wonderful booknerds who have fed my geeky heart! My collections have grown so quick, I am in book heaven :)

You can see my original posts here and see how much my shelves have grown :)

And now, there are a few more that I am still hoping to find...

* * * * *

I am a HUGE Stiefvater fan!!! HUGE!!!

I just can't explain just how much I love her writing, her art, and everything about her - she is so unique, inspiring and real. 

Here is what I am looking for: 
- LAMENT, ARC and Hardcover
- BALLAD, ARC and Hardcover 

- SHIVER (ARC) 

I'm also looking for:

- International copies of THE SCORPIO RACES!!!
So far, I have the UK paperback :)

- International copies of SHIVER!!!
So far, I have the Italian paperback :)


* * * * *

I love Lauren Oliver's writing!

She is one of the first authors I was introduced to when I first started book blogging.
I have so many fond personal memories that are connected to when I read her books.
I've been considering creating a post about this... maybe one day.

I am still looking for an ARC of DELIRIUM!!! 

- Any international copies of Delirium

* * * * *

Other books I would love to have in my collection... 

One of my favorite contemporary authors!!!
All I need to complete this Jennifer E. Smith collection is: 

- ARC of THE STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 


* * * * *

Another favorite contemporary!

I'm looking for...
- ARC of THE SECRET DIAMOND SISTERS


* * * * *

And last, but certainly not least!
I'm looking for Jess Rothenberg's... 
- ARC of THE CATASTROPHIC HISTORY OF YOU AND ME

This was the book that not only kicked off my book blogging, but it was the very first book signing I had ever gone too! Lots of good memories here :)  
* * * * *

If you have any of these and you are willing to let it go, please contact me...
thebumblegirl@rocketmail.com

I'll be more than happy to work something out with you!!!

Thank you to Andi and Brittany for putting this together!!!

And thank you to all of you who take the time to peek at my list and help me find my long lost loves!!!

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?!?!?!

The wonderful ladies, Andi (Andi's ABCs) and Brittany (The Book Addict's Guide) have come up with a brilliant way to share and help our book obsessions and collections!!! 

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS is a new feature for those of us searching hard-to-find editions of books, primarily older copies of ARCs, early or foreign editions, etc...

Hosts: Andi (Andi's ABCs) and Brittany (The Book Addict's Guide)

*Updated 7/10/2015*

A huge THANK YOU to Brittany and Andi for not only putting this together but continuing it to allow us to easily find what we desperately are looking for :)

And a big thanks to all the wonderful booknerds who have fed my geeky heart! My collections have grown so quick, I am in book heaven :)

You can see my original posts here and see how much my shelves have grown :)

And now, there are a few more that I am still hoping to find...

* * * * *

I am a HUGE Stiefvater fan!!! HUGE!!!

I just can't explain just how much I love her writing, her art, and everything about her - she is so unique, inspiring and real. 

Here is what I am looking for: 
- LAMENT, ARC and Hardcover
- BALLAD, ARC and Hardcover 

- SHIVER (ARC) 

I'm also looking for:

- International copies of THE SCORPIO RACES!!!
So far, I have the UK paperback :)

- International copies of SHIVER!!!
So far, I have the Italian paperback :)


* * * * *

I love Lauren Oliver's writing!

She is one of the first authors I was introduced to when I first started book blogging.
I have so many fond personal memories that are connected to when I read her books.
I've been considering creating a post about this... maybe one day.

I am still looking for an ARC of DELIRIUM!!! 

- Any international copies of Delirium

* * * * *

Other books I would love to have in my collection... 

One of my favorite contemporary authors!!!
All I need to complete this Jennifer E. Smith collection is: 

- ARC of THE STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT 


* * * * *

Another favorite contemporary!

I'm looking for...
- ARC of THE SECRET DIAMOND SISTERS


* * * * *

And last, but certainly not least!
I'm looking for Jess Rothenberg's...
- ARC of THE CATASTROPHIC HISTORY OF YOU AND ME

This was the book that not only kicked off my book blogging, but it was the very first book signing I had ever gone too! Lots of good memories here :) 
* * * * *

If you have any of these and you are willing to let it go, please contact me...
thebumblegirl@rocketmail.com

I'll be more than happy to work something out with you!!!

Thank you to Andi and Brittany for putting this together!!!

And thank you to all of you who take the time to peek at my list and help me find my long lost loves!!!

The Best Books That I Have Read in 2012

Merry Christmas Eve :) 

I've decided to participate in the... Top 10 of 2012! 

You can find more info HERE to participate!!! 

Hosted by... 
Fiktshun, Two Chicks On Books, 
Magical Urban Fantasy Reads, 
Confessions Of A Bookaholic, 
and A Life Bound By Books

My most favorite books for 2012 are... 

1. PUSHING THE LIMITS by Katie McGarry 

I've always liked contemporary, but this book made me fall in love with the whole genre!

Echo and Noah's stories where so tragic, their love just made sense...

I love books that can give you the big feels right from the start!

2. TIGER LILY 

by Jodi Lynn Anderson 

 Oh my, sniff... this story ripped my heart out! 

Yes, it starts out a bit slow, BUT, once things start moving along...

Tiger Lily, Tick Tock, Peter Pan, The Lost Boys...

Oh, Tick Tock! Peter!!!... such a bittersweet ending.

This is one of those books that will be re-read, over and over again...

loved it so much! 

3. EMBRACE and ENTICE by Jessica Shirvington 

THIS is how you do an Angel story! 

It's got everything - 

kick-ass heroines, love story, awesome plot, amazing writing, etc.

Can't wait for the 3rd book, Emblaze!!!

4. EVERNEATH by Brodi Ashton

OMG, JACK!!!

The ending, it nearly killed me! But it was SO good, it couldn't have ended in any other way!

I NEED to read Everbound as soon as it is released!

I need to know what happens to Jack... and if worse comes to worse,

maybe I can save him ;) 

5. ENCHANTED by Alethea Kontis 

As you all already know, my most favorite books are those that are fairytale retellings or re-imaginations...

And Alethea Kontis was able to take almost all of my favorite fairytales and entwine them together into one magical book!

I am so excited to read the rest of the series (6 more!!!) and see what other stories she will use to tell the tales of the other characters.

6. OBSIDIAN and ONYX by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

This author has become one of my all-time favorites!

And THIS series is the main reason why!!!

I don't ever want this to end! Not only because of Daemon {giggle},

but because the whole series and story-line is just fabulous!!! 

I never thought I would love aliens so very much ;) 

7. ALICE IN ZOMBIELAND by Gena Showalter 

I am NOT a fan of Zombies!

I am super surprised when this one instantly popped into my head for my top 10 list, lol!

The whole zombie-twist that Gena Showalter came up with really impressed me - and all the bits and references to 'Wonderland' were brilliantly done!

I am really looking forward to book 2, Through the Zombie Glass next year :)

8. SHADOW AND BONE by Leigh Bardugo

I have never had much luck with high-fantasy books... 

that is, until I read Shadow and Bone! 

It is by far one of the best fantasy books I have ever read! 

And I am so very excited for book 2, Siege and Storm, to be released!!!

9. THE CATASTROPHIC HISTORY OF YOU AND ME 

by Jess Rothenberg

 This is the first book that I read when I started book blogging; 

it's also the first book signing I went to too :) 

I love everything about this book - 

the author, the cover, the story, the twist towards the end... 

I am always recommending this one!

10. KEEP HOLDING ON by Susane Colasanti 

 This is a story that will always stay with me.

One that I will always recommend to people of all ages to read. 

The emotions I went through while reading this one...

I can only imagine what others went through in school.

And some that still go through.

It is a definite must read!

And I adore the author and will always pick up her books without any hesitations!

Honorable Mention:
The Spindlers by Lauren Oliver 

This was my first Lauren Oliver book! 

Yes, I know that it is a middle grade book - 

and it is definitely on my list and worth mentioning!

The world building, writing and story-line was so unique and amazing! 

I will definitely be shelving this one on my 'classic shelf' and hope to see it labeled so in the future. 

That's my Top 10 for 2012!!!

What are some of your favorites??? 

In My Mailbox Sunday #8

"In My Mailbox" is a weekly meme created by 
The Story Siren -
The idea is to post whatever 'books' you may have received from the week (before), whether you purchased them, gifted to you, borrowed, traded, etc.

Hi there :)
It's been an awesome book week for me! The best one yet!!!

Don't they look pretty??? hee, hee
As you can see, I have an empty shelf that needs filling ;) 

First, if you see the post below this one, you'll see that I went to Books of Wonder last Thursday and met Jess Rothenberg, the author of The Catastrophic History of You and Me, and got a signed copy of it :) 

While at Books of Wonder, I was also able to pick up an already signed copy of Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood!!! Woo hoo! 

See, there was a reason why I was not able to get my hands on this book before, lol! 

And while shopping at Target, I was able to pick this one up on sale...
Soul Screamers Volume One by Rachel Vincent  

At the time I had no idea that this book contained: 

My Soul to Lose (Book #0.5), My Soul to Take (Book #1)
AND My Soul to Save (Book #2)
SO happy I got it!!!

And I had ordered a hardback of Graceling by Kristin Cashore.  

There are some books that I just need to have on my shelf, 

and this is one of them! 

I read the eBook when it first came out, I can't wait to re-read it :) 

FOR REVIEW:
Intangible (eBook) by J. Meyers 

Already read it and LOVED it!!!
My review should be up later in the week!

Also for review...
The Wedding Beat (ARC) by Devan Sipher

release date: 4/3/2012

Angel Evolution (eBook) by David Estes 

AND, Vaempires: Revolution (eBook) by Thomas Winship
(Tour Stop March 27th, 2012) 

Awesome week :D

What did you get in your IMM???
Please leave a comment with your link!!!

Happy reading!!! 

Release/Book Signing for The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg

Last Thursday night, Hubs and I headed into Manhattan, just because... 

Well, not really, lol! He is an amateur photographer and wanted to go into Times Square, but didn't want to go alone. I'm not a city girl, I admit it, I am spoiled and don't enjoy walking a lot, lol! but I have been wanting to visit Books of Wonder... 

and what a wonderful surprise it was to find out that the author of 

The Catastrophic History of You and Me 

was having her release party there that same night! How could I say no and not go! 

Pic Courtesy of Books of Wonder

Funny part is, once we got to the store, I went to the ladies room and when I came out, standing right behind me was Jess Rothenberg, lol! Yes, we met in the ladies room, ha!
She is one of the sweetest people I've ever met! She read the first chapter to us and then did a fun 80's trivia contest... here is Jess signing away...

Super adorable and sweet!

I am halfway through reading The Catastrophic History of You and Me,
such a bittersweet story, I am loving it!

Have you read it yet??? 

PS! While there, I was able to pick up a signed copy of
Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood!!!
Double woo-hoo happy :)

The Catastrophic History of You and Me...

Hubs and I are heading into Manhattan in a few minutes... 

and look where I'll be stopping by :) 

Can't wait!!!