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Home | Giveaway | Holy Awesomeness, Batman!

Holy Awesomeness, Batman!

September 6, 2012 - Updated May 7, 2019 // 140 Comments


So originally I had this awesome Beach Bag Summer Giveaway planned for the summer. I culled the books from books I’ve  read or have doubles of and bought two cute, nerdy Panda beach bags from Forever 21 and it was going to be an awesome summer giveaway. But then I got wrapped up in that “Oh holy Batman I’m getting married in August” whirlwind and I never got around to doing it. BUT what better way to end the summer season (ok, it’s not technically Fall yet but Starbucks put there Fall flavors out so it IS FALL TO ME EVEN IF IT’S 80 DEGREES OUT) than a ROCK YO SOCKS OFF giveaway?

So let’s get to this thang already, friends. I’ve got two beach bags full of books to give to you. I’m only sharing what two of the books are. So, please go into this giveaway knowing that it’s a SURPRISE what’s in the rest of the bag. But both bags are a good mix of contemporary YA, dystopian YA and paranormal YA from major publishers. So just know you aren’t getting random books that nobody has ever heard of. JUST SO YOU KNOW.

Surprise Giveaway #1 – The ARC Bag

Ok, bag #1 is a bag full of Fall ARCS and beyond. I’m showing you two of the books that will be in this bag — Level 2 & Over You. You must be a book reviewer to get this bag.

Surprise Giveaway #2 – The Finished Copy Bag


This one is open to ANYBODY! It’s a bag full of finished copies of contemorary, dystopian & paranormal reads! The two books I’m showing from the bag are Defiance  & Smart Girls Get What They Want!

Quickie Details:

* INTERNATIONAL (because I  haven’t done  one in a LOOONG TIME)
* You can enter for both (provided you meet the requirement for  bag #1)
*  It’s a quick giveaway — ends Sept 13th!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

GOOD LUCK! And check out my giveaway for Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter! I’m making up for the fact I haven’t done a giveaway in MONTHS!

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  1. Alissa says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    You can’t go wrong with pandas!

    Reply
  2. Dulcy says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    My most anticipated Fall read is a tie between The Evolution of Mara Dyer and The Darkest Minds by Alex Bracken!

    Thank you so much for hosting this contest! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    Those bags are adorable!

    Reply
  4. Sara (of the Page Sage) says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:54 pm

    My most anticipated fall read is The Diviners by Libba Bray. I can’t wait for The Evolution of Mara Dyer and The Casual Vanacy, as well! (:

    Reply
  5. Allison (Allure of Books) says

    September 6, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    panda bag = TOO cute!

    I’m excited for Level 2 – glad to see it made the preview picture!

    Reply
  6. Ren @ Ren's Rambles says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Love the nerdy panda bag! There are a lot of awesome books coming out this Fall, but I’m really looking forward to Reached by Ally Condie.

    Reply
  7. crini says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    OMG! These bags are so cute *.* I love pandas!

    Reply
  8. Emily Drake says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    I’m waiting on Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick! SO excited for that!

    Reply
  9. Allison says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    Love the pandas 🙂

    Reply
  10. Amie McCracken says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    I’m dying for Level 2. Not only does the author live in Germany (like me!) but the book sounds awesome.

    Reply
  11. Avery Moore says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    I am reaaaaaaaally looking forward to Crewel by Gennifer Albin, Venom by Fiona Paul, Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes and Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier.

    But I think the one I want most is The Crown Of Embers by Rae Carson. I loved that first book soo much! <3

    Reply
  12. Tammy says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    What a fantastic giveaway. Love the bags. I am so looking forward to Alice In Zombieland.

    Reply
  13. Jill Marie says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    This is a great giveaway!! The bags are too cute ^^
    Entering for Bag #1! http://littlehyuts.blogspot.com/

    The title I am really looking forward to is HON #10 Hidden by PC Cast! 😀

    Reply
  14. Emma Koller @ Hopeful Happiness says

    September 6, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    Um awesome giveaway!!! I would be beyond thrilled to win either bag of goodies! This fall I am looking forward to JK Rowling’s “The Casual Vacancy.” I know it will probably not be a thing like Harry Potter, but I’m really excited to see how her writing style has evolved since the final installment.

    Reply
  15. Rebecca Scaglione says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    So, I accidentally entered the first part too soon! I would love to enter both contests (www.LoveAtFirstBook.com is my book review blog)! I am looking forward to the fall read of “The Shoemakers Wife” by Adriana Trigiani. I know you’re a big YA reader, and as a recently former elementary school teacher (5th grade) I have, currently read, and love YA books.

    I totally don’t remember what else I need to tell you to enter! 🙂

    Rebecca

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    What fun! Who doesn’t love a good mystery read!

    Reply
  17. Laura says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    I totally want to read Level 2.

    Reply
  18. Stephanie says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    I am looking forward to Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor.
    I have been wanting to read Defiance. Bag 2 looks great!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  19. Tyler-Rose says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Awesome giveaway! Those bags are so gorgeous!! <3 Congrats again, on getting married!!

    Reply
  20. Tyler-Rose says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    P.S I’d love to enter both contests 😀 I’m a book review (www.the-reading-pile.blogspot[dot]co.uk) and I honestly don’t know what book i’m looking forward to most… though I am looking forward to Hidden and would love to read Over You!

    Reply
  21. melissa @ 1lbr says

    September 6, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I don’t have just one anticipated read, but I’m super excited for Crown of Embers and Days of Blood and Starlight. What a fun giveaway!

    Reply
  22. pointy.star says

    September 6, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    I’m definitely looking forward to Rebel Heart by Moira Young. Thanks for having such an awesome giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Tiff- Escaping... One Book @ a Time says

    September 6, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I am really looking forward to Alice in Zombieland and Days of Blood and Starlight. Thank you SO MUCH for this amazing giveaway and I would love the finished copies bag but to be honest either bag would be amazing to win <3 Thanks again and good luck everyone!

    Reply
  24. Kelly says

    September 6, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Oooh most anticipated fall read….that’s a toughie! Someone else mentioned Days of Blood & Starlight and I immediately thought – YES! So that’s also my answer 🙂

    Reply
  25. Patrice says

    September 6, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Over you looks great but I don’t really review books on my blog. So good luck to everyone.

    Reply
  26. Meghan says

    September 6, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I’m most looking forward to The Diviners by Libba Bray and The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  27. sarabara081 @ Forever 17 Books says

    September 6, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I love the bags! My most anticipated fall read is Time Between Us! It sounds so amazing. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  28. Cait says

    September 6, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    Awesome giveaway!!! Count me in!

    And congrats on getting married… I hope the first few weeks have been great 🙂

    Reply
  29. Sarah says

    September 6, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    I am most looking forward to The Evolution of Mara Dyer this fall!

    I have a book blog (Escapingthroughbooks.blogspot.com). Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  30. Meaghan @ Feeling a Little Bookish says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!!! I love that it’s international. Also congrats on being a Mrs.!

    Reply
  31. Sherry says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    Awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  32. Lorren says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Generous giveaway! I am most looking forward to Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh, followed closely by Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor.

    Reply
  33. P.E. says

    September 6, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Dying to read Carnival of Souls… but I don’t have the money yet. That’s probably my most anticipated fall read. And thanks for the giveaway! Cute bags 🙂

    Reply
  34. Linda says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    I’m excited for The Evolution of Mara Dyer! Thanks for the giveaway!
    Entering for prize pack #2

    Reply
  35. Ashley @ Book Labyrinth says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I think I’m most looking forward to Cinda Williams Chima’s newest one from the Seven Realms series… also, The Raven Boys.

    Thanks for the fab giveaway! =)

    Reply
  36. Danielle Nguyen says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    I think The Diviners is my most anticipated book of the fall. I also really want The Crimson Crown though.

    I’d like to enter the 2nd giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  37. Ricki says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    I am looking forward to Shadowfell by Juliet Marillier. I would love either giveaway (blog – readingchallenged.blogspot.com)

    Reply
  38. Steph @ the Caffeinated Reader says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    This is a VERY generous giveaway 🙂 Thanks for the chance
    I’m entering for both bags. I blog at The Caffeinated Reader. I’m not the most consistent poster, but I do review all ARCs.
    I’m most excited about Stealing Parker by Miranda Kenneally & The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin.

    Reply
  39. Sarah (The Book Life) says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Those panda bags are so cute!! I am so excited to read Days of Blood and Starlight, but I’m also really stoked for The Evolution of Mara Dyer! Thanks bunches for this awesome giveaway! I love surprise giveaways :0)

    Reply
  40. Victoria C says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    The Panda bags are gorgeous!
    I’m dying to read The Evolution of Mara Dyer. The Unbecoming (book 1) was awesome and Michelle Hodkin keeps tweeting these incredibly frustrating snippets that leave me on edge and I just really need for the book to come out. I’m also really looking forward to reading The Casual Vacancy because I’m a big J.K Rowling fan.
    This giveaway is incredible, both the fact that it’s international and the amazing goodies you’re offering, so thank you so much!
    Entering for prize pack #2

    Reply
  41. Emilie says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    Three of my most anticipated books for this fall are Rage Within by Jeyn Roberts, The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin and Stealing Parker by Miranda Kenneally. I’m entering for both bags and review at Emilie’s Book World.

    And of course, thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

    Reply
  42. Justine H says

    September 6, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    I’m looking forward for Breathe by Sarah Crossan. It’s a new series and it seems good! 🙂

    Reply
  43. Amanda W says

    September 6, 2012 at 11:02 pm

    I am looking forward to The Diviners. I’m entering for #2.

    Reply
  44. Kristen Evey says

    September 7, 2012 at 12:23 am

    Most anticipated x2: Gravity by Melissa West and The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Rebels There by Cathrynne M. Valente. What a fantastic giveaway! LOVING those panda bags.

    (Entering for both prizes.)

    Reply
  45. Ashley says

    September 7, 2012 at 2:33 am

    I’m super excited for Burning Blue by Paul Griffin!!

    I’m entering for both prize packs ( blog: http://booknook.me ).

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!! I’m dying to know what’s inside them both. 😛

    Reply
  46. Kate says

    September 7, 2012 at 2:51 am

    I’m excited about Crewel by Ginnifer Albin.

    I’m entering for either prize. The panda bags are adorable! Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  47. Rebekah says

    September 7, 2012 at 2:59 am

    I can’t wait for Iced by Karen Marie Moning!

    Reply
  48. Kimberly Long says

    September 7, 2012 at 3:12 am

    The Evolution of Mara Dyer and Days of Blood and Starlight! Entering for giveaway 2.

    Reply
  49. Rachael Madison says

    September 7, 2012 at 3:13 am

    Not quite sure which I like more – the pandas or the books? Haha (:

    My most anticipated fall read is either Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff or Unwholly by Neal Shusterman! I’ve heard so many great things about the first, and Unwholly is the sequel to Unwind, one of my favorite books, so I’m so excited to read it!

    I’m entering for both prize packs (Blog: http://www.moosubi.blogspot.com)
    Thanks!

    Reply
  50. michelle s. says

    September 7, 2012 at 3:16 am

    i’m dying to read level 2. but i’m entering for both bags (my blog is http://booksandmakeup.blogspot.com).

    Reply
  51. Kim says

    September 7, 2012 at 4:28 am

    *squeee* Thank you sooo much for the giveaway! And of course, for making it international x) My most anticipated release is probably a tie between The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, Mark Of Athena by Rick Riordan and The Evolution of Mara Dyer! Seriously, it’s just so hard to choose though haha 😛

    (Entering for both prizes! Blog: The Paper Planes)

    Reply
  52. Allie L says

    September 7, 2012 at 5:10 am

    I would like to enter for the second prize pack with finished copies 😀
    I can’t wait for the release of The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima.

    Reply
  53. Yasemin says

    September 7, 2012 at 5:38 am

    This is such a great giveaway! I love it! I’ve been thinking about reading Defiance for a while and this might just be the chance to do so 🙂

    Reply
  54. Faith says

    September 7, 2012 at 6:43 am

    Congratulations on being married 🙂

    This is an amazing giveaway, thanks so much for hosting! You’ve obviously put some serious thought into it.

    There are so many books I’m looking forward to but especially Dance of Shadows, Scent of Magic & What’s left of me.

    I’m entering for both please 🙂
    Studentspyglass.com

    Reply
  55. Rebecca@ReadingWishes says

    September 7, 2012 at 6:54 am

    Ooops, I put my info in the rafflecopter O__O

    I’ve extremely excited to get my grabby hands on Burn for Burn by Jenny Han, Siobhan Vivian.
    I’d love to be entered into both giveaways, my blog is Reading Wishes and it’s totes legit! Check me out: http://readingwishes.blogspot.com ;D

    Jamie, this is the best giveaway ever! Thank you!! And international? I love you so much right now. AND the winner also wins a nerdy, cute Panda bag? SO. MUCH. LOVE. FOR. YOU *explodes*

    Reply
  56. Adriane says

    September 7, 2012 at 7:36 am

    I’ve been excited about Level 2 for a while!

    My site is http://mybookmarkblog.wordpress.com/

    Reply
  57. juliet says

    September 7, 2012 at 8:29 am

    yay books!

    Reply
  58. Kelley says

    September 7, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Woot! My most anticipated fall reads are Days of Blood and Starlight, Beautiful Redemption, and The Raven Boys. I’d love to enter for both bags (I’m a book blogger), but if that isn’t allowed, please put me in the pool for the finished copies.

    Reply
  59. Dara says

    September 7, 2012 at 9:49 am

    WOOOHOOOO! I love give aways. And the bags are precious.

    Reply
  60. Mary says

    September 7, 2012 at 10:45 am

    I’m entering the giveaway #2 – the finished copy bag.
    I’m really looking forward to reading Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  61. Daisy says

    September 7, 2012 at 10:58 am

    One of my most anticipated fall reads is The Falling Kingdoms, it looks SO GOOD!
    The bags are so cute! I’m entering for both, the link to my blog: http://between-thepages.blogspot.com
    Thanks so much for the giveaway! I spy with my little eye Level 2 which is all kinds of exciting! I’m dying to read it! 🙂

    Reply
  62. Imel Cullen says

    September 7, 2012 at 11:02 am

    I’m entering prize pack giveaway #2 and I’m really looking forward the raven boys by maggie stievfater

    thanks for giveaway, it’s awesome^^

    Reply
  63. Jessica** says

    September 7, 2012 at 11:51 am

    thanks for making it international!!!!!
    amazing giveaway!

    Reply
  64. Lyndsey Rushby says

    September 7, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Awesome giveaway and congrats on getting married!

    Reply
  65. Sara T says

    September 7, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    A book I am looking forward to this fall is TEN by Gretchen McNeil. I would love to win a surprise bag of ARC’s and my Blog is http://addictedtoreadingblog.blogspot.com/ 🙂

    Reply
  66. Christa @ Hooked on Books says

    September 7, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    I think my most anticipated fall read is Adaptation by Malinda Lo. I LOVE her books.

    I’m entering for either prize pack. And my blog is Hooked on Books (http://christashookedonbooks.blogspot.com)

    Thank you!

    Reply
  67. Brandy Corona says

    September 7, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    I’m drooling over here! What an awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  68. Samantha says

    September 7, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Such a cute bag! Thanks for the giveaway!!! 🙂

    Reply
  69. Jenn @ Booksessed says

    September 7, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Those bags are adorable. I love Pandas. You’re giveaways are great because you always have such great YA choices.

    Reply
  70. Andrea says

    September 7, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Oh wow, great giveaway! There are so many books I’m excited for this fall. But I guess I’m the most excited for The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling… and The Diviners by Libba Bray! I’m entering for either prize pack.
    My blog is Cozy Up With A Good Read: http://andreasgoodreads.blogspot.com

    Reply
  71. Erika says

    September 7, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    For early fall I’m looking forward to Outpost and The Raven Boys. Thanks! Would love to be entered into both. Thanks!

    Reply
  72. marykate says

    September 7, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    This is such an awesome giveaway! sadly, I do not review books, but the second bag looks pretty awesome on its own.

    Reply
  73. Catie says

    September 7, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Those bags are too cute! I’m really looking forward to Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennen

    Reply
  74. Jasprit says

    September 7, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    I’m entering for prize pack 1. My blog; The Readers Den.

    Some of my most anticipated books this fall include Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill, Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor and Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian, thank for the awesome giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  75. Kitty says

    September 7, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    My most-anticipated fall release is a tie between Burn for Burn, by Siobhan Vivian and Jenny Han, and The Raven Boys, by Maggie Stiefvater. I’m entering for Prize Pack #2 (because I have a feeling being a goodreads book review isn’t good enough for #1 😉

    Reply
  76. Athena Franco says

    September 7, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Oooh, such a great prize! I’m definitely looking forward to reading Alice in Zombieland. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  77. Allison R says

    September 7, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    My anticipated fall read is Ask the passenger by A.S. King, love her books
    Doesn’t matter which prize pack

    Reply
  78. Christina T says

    September 7, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    My most anticipated Fall read(s) is/are Stormdancer and Mark of Athena! I’m entering for Prize Pack #2, I don’t have my own blog…yet!

    Reply
  79. Tahleen says

    September 7, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I’m not sure I even care about the books after seeing those panda bags. I mean, I’ll take the books, BUT THE PANDAS.

    Reply
    • Tahleen says

      September 7, 2012 at 10:45 pm

      Oh, and for most anticipated book, I guess I would say Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. (That does come out this fall, doesn’t it?)

      Reply
  80. Amanda, The Vintage Bookworm says

    September 8, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Awesome giveaway! Thank you so much.

    I think my most anticipated fall release would have to be The Evolution of Mara Dyer. I mean, there are A LOT of amazing books coming out. But c’mon, it’s Noah and Mara we’re talking about! =P

    And you have some great books up there (and AWESOME PANDA BAGS!) that I can’t figure out which one I want to enter, so I’m going to enter both!

    If you click on my name it will go to my blog. 🙂 Again, thank you so much for this giveaway!

    Reply
  81. Pamela says

    September 8, 2012 at 3:47 am

    Ohhh I’m definitely entering for both. I don’t know which I want more! Most anticipated Fall read is a tie between The Curiosities by Maggie Stiefvater, Tessa Gratton, and Brenna Yovanoff, The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick, and Beautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. SO MANY AWESOME BOOKS.

    And since I’m entering for prize pack #1, my blog is At Home Between the Pages. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  82. BarefootMedStudent says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:26 am

    Ooooh those bags are adorable, and I loooved Forever 21 when I traveled to the US.
    Mh… fall reads fall reads… Or Spring reads in my case… does it have to be a new release? I’m really looking forward to reading The Book of Paul by Richard Long.

    Reply
  83. elena says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Ooh, I think my most anticipated would be Days of Blood & Starlight! These bags are super cute, I’d love to win either of them. 🙂

    Reply
  84. Lisa says

    September 8, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    EVOLUTION OF MARA DYER.
    also that Shatter Me novella. WARNERRRRR.

    Reply
  85. Coranne says

    September 8, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    You really like yellow don’t you?

    I want to read Dark Star!

    Reply
  86. Lena @ I Love Books Club says

    September 8, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    I am looking forward to Valkyrie Rising. 😀

    Reply
  87. Naiche says

    September 8, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    OMG – amazing giveaway. 🙂 I’m waiting on Alice in Zombieland

    Reply
  88. Evie says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I can’t wait to read Rebel Heart by Moira Young.
    Thanks a lot for this amazing giveaway!

    Reply
  89. Ashley says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Not gonna lie- I don’t really have a super anticipated fall read right now… I’m not very up on my upcoming releases, b/c I’ve been so missing from all things bookish lately (boo to busy work schedules). Honestly and truly, this fall, I’m most anticipating WANTING to read again. 🙂

    Reply
  90. Em @ A Beautiful Madness says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Wow! Thanks for that awesome giveaway! I really want to win Level 2, since I’ve been dying for this one for a while.

    Reply
    • Em @ A Beautiful Madness says

      September 8, 2012 at 9:25 pm

      Forgot to say, I’m entering for the first bag, and my most anticipated fall reads is Mara Dyer of course!

      Reply
  91. Chrystal @ Snowdrop Dreams of Books says

    September 8, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    I’m looking forward to Alice in Zombieland. 🙂
    The panda bags are so cute. (entering for either)

    Much love and thank you!

    Reply
  92. Stella C says

    September 8, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    Stormdancer is probably # on my list but the Crimson Crown is a close second.
    I’m just entering prize pack 2.
    Blog: N/A

    Reply
  93. franchie15 says

    September 8, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    I’m excited for Days of Blood and Starlight! 😀 I’m entering for price pack # 2! 🙂

    Reply
  94. Nikki R says

    September 8, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    I love the panda bags!! I’m entering for bag #2! I’m looking forward to The Casual Vacancy, but I wish that the next book in the divergent and discovery of witches series would come out now!!

    Reply
  95. Shira says

    September 8, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    The bags are super cute. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    Reply
  96. Dea S. says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:05 am

    What a fabulous giveaway! I’m most looking forward to The Raven Boys and Quintana of Charyn this fall. 🙂

    Reply
  97. StephTheBookworm says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Oh my goodness, epic! I love that the pandas are wearing glasses. All 4 of those books are on my TBR list too, especially Smart Girls Get What They Want! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  98. Cassie Frye says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Um, I want that ARC bag (*FLAILS* LEVEL 2 HOMG! */FLAILS*)

    And my most anticipated fall book? Valkyrie Rising!

    Reply
    • Cassie Frye says

      September 10, 2012 at 6:45 am

      OH! And also: I am a book blogger at Citrus Reads (citrusreads.blogspot.com)

      Reply
  99. StephTheBookworm says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Oh, I just saw the questions to answer. I would love to win either prize bag, but I’ll say… number two.

    I’m excited for a lot of fall reads. One of them is 34 Pieces of You.

    Reply
  100. Pam @ jellylovesbooks says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Love the bags! SO CUTE! <3

    I'm super excited for The Evolution of Mara Dyer. 🙂 Entering for Prize Pack #1

    Thank you for the awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  101. Iffath says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:21 am

    The bags are adorable, haha!

    Um, SO MANY BOOKS! Meant To Be, Through To You, Unravel Me, and about a billion and one others, LOL!

    Thanks for the giveaway, Jamie! I’m entering for both 🙂

    Reply
  102. Tammy says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Eek. What a fabulous giveaway Jamie! So thrilled it’s international too. I must say the book I’m most looking forward to is Days of Blood & Starlight and The Evolution of Mara Dyer.

    Reply
  103. Kai A. says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:31 am

    You are so fab for making this giveaway international! I’m just dying to read Days of Blood and Starlight, but I’m also eagerly waiting for the Destroy Me novella and Liv & Roar’s story from Under the Never Sky. I’m entering for both prize packs. My blog is Amaterasu Reads 🙂

    Reply
  104. Louisse A. says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Awesome giveaway!! I’m so excited to read The Evolution of Mara Dyer, Destroy Me, Black City and, Days of Blood and Starlight!

    I’m entering for the first prize pack. 🙂 Our blog name is The Soul Sisters!

    Thanks so much, Jamie! 😀

    Reply
  105. Ashley Carr says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Yay for end of summer books!! 🙂

    Reply
  106. Daisy R says

    September 9, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Such a cute bag! So many good books coming out this fall! One I am looking forward to the most is Shadows by Isla Bick. Would like to be entered for prize pack # 2. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  107. Carla says

    September 9, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I can’t wait to read Defiance so I’m entering for Surprise Giveaway #2.

    Thank you for the great giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  108. Polkadotowlblog says

    September 9, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I LOVE that bag! How cute! I would love either pack!

    Reply
  109. Laura @Thereadingnook says

    September 9, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    my most anticipated fall read would definitely be the evolution of mara dyer!! Thanks so much for the giveaway! I’d love to be entered into prize pack 1 giveaway. My blog is http://www.thereadingnook123.blogspot.com!! Thanks again

    Reply
  110. Eileen says

    September 9, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    So far my most anticipated novel is The Lost Prince…it is SO good! Also, that panda bag is the most adorable thing ever! 🙂 And congrats on getting married! 😀

    Reply
  111. Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl says

    September 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Yay! How fun! I think this fall I’m really looking forward to is Black City! Can’t wait! I’m entering for both bags, by the way. 🙂 Thanks, Jamie!

    Reply
  112. fishgirl182 says

    September 9, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    There are a lot of great books coming out this fall but I am very excited for Falling Kingdoms.

    Going for Tote #1: http://www.readnowsleeplater.com

    Thanks!

    Reply
  113. Badass Bookie says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:14 am

    Thank-you so much for the great giveaway! Those tote bags are sososososososo cute! I’m really looking to reading The Diviners by Libba Bray! I love the 20’s!

    Entering for #1 Giveaway as well!

    Blog: Badass Bookie – http://badassbookie.blogspot.com.au/

    Thanks,
    Lisa 🙂

    Reply
  114. Krazzyme says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:21 am

    Greta and the goblin King 🙂

    Reply
  115. Lana L. says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:21 am

    This is such an amazing giveaway 😀 Loving the panda bag ~

    Reply
  116. anary says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:28 am

    Love the Rebel Heart by Moira Young!<3 I want to entered both prize(w/c you said we could if we are a reviewer and I am!:http://teenreadersdiary.blogspot.com/)

    thanks for the awesome giveaway!!

    Reply
  117. Becky @ Stories & Sweeties says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:31 am

    GAH!! The sneak peeks of both bags are awesome! The cute panda bags are awesome just by themselves! LOL What a great fun giveaway–thanks! 😀

    Reply
  118. Becky @ Stories & Sweeties says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:36 am

    LOL…ok I commented before I started the rafflecopter entry, so I’m back to answer your questions! My most anticipated fall reads are Alice in Zombieland, Unspoken, Adaptation—I could go on. There are SO many great books coming out soon.

    I’d be happy with winning either bag–both look awesome. But for bag one, my blog name is Stories & Sweeties.

    Reply
  119. Rinn says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:23 am

    Wow, this is a seriously generous giveaway, thank you for the chance to enter! =D And those bags are so cute… Think I will enter for both =)
    Rinn

    Reply
    • Rinn says

      September 10, 2012 at 4:25 am

      Oh, and my blog is called Rinn Reads. I’m quite looking forward to the release of Alice in Zombieland because I’ve heard so much about it, very mixed reviews.

      Reply
  120. Melissa Tosh says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:47 am

    I love both of the book bags soo cute. Im waiting for Alice in wonderland by Gena Showater

    Reply
  121. Jen @ Midnight Book Thief says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:30 am

    Oooh, this is EPIC! I’d love to enter for both prize packs- here’s my blog: http://midnightbookthief.blogspot.com/

    And I’m most excited for The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa!

    Reply
  122. Bianca says

    September 10, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Holy…. this is awesome. Love the bags.

    Reply
  123. Bianca says

    September 10, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    One book I am most looking forward to reading this Fall is Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick.

    Entering for both prizes. Blog Name: Pages of Forbidden Love

    Reply
  124. annejude says

    September 10, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I’d love to read Alice in Zombieland:)

    Reply
  125. Jamie Rose says

    September 10, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    I’m entering to win bag #2! I’m really looking forward to reading some books that have been sitting on my shelf for a while like Tis by Frank McCourt.

    Reply
  126. Dovile says

    September 11, 2012 at 6:47 am

    I’m entering for the finished copy bag prize only . Thanks!

    Reply
  127. Jessy says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I can’t wait to read Rebel Heart this fall.

    Reply
  128. Ashley G. says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I am really looking forward to Alice in Zombieland and Days of Blood and Starlight!

    Reply
  129. Carrie at In the Hammock Blog says

    September 11, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    i love the bag! it’s so adorable! i really want to read ‘smart girls’ so i’m entering for prize pack #2!! Thank you!

    Reply
  130. Laura Ashlee says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    AMAZING GIVEAWAY! Thanks for being so awesome.

    Reply
  131. Laura Ashlee says

    September 11, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    Oh! And I’m entering the for the finished copies. I’m not sure what I’m looking forward to most, but I’ve been hearing awesome things about Defiance.

    Reply
  132. Emma says

    September 12, 2012 at 1:42 am

    thanks for the giveaway …im looking forward to reading this is not a test by courtney summers

    Reply
  133. Emma says

    September 12, 2012 at 1:54 am

    THANKS FOR THE AMAZING GIVEAWAY !!!!! SUPER EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  134. KAri says

    September 12, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Who doesn’t love bags of books? COUNT ME IN!

    Reply
  135. Debbie B. says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    I would really like to win!

    Reply
  136. Jasmine Rose says

    September 13, 2012 at 3:53 am

    I’m so sad I missed this giveaway because sure, the books sound great, but those totes are freaking adorable! Pandas are just so cute and then you add glasses? That’s cute squared!

    Reply

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“Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — “Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — she says as she is surrounded by piles on piles of books on the floor and desk and packed on her bookshelf and book cart. (Partner @berkleypub - thanks for the review copy).⁣
⁣
I managed to pick my next read, as chronicled in these photos, but it was not easy with so many options! 

Decided to go with a most anticipated book of 2022 for me from an author who has written books I’ve really enjoyed.
⁣
I am about halfway through and cruising along because I NEED to figure out if Joseph is the worst or what really is going on here in this story that starts with 3 women being stood up by the same guy on Valentine’s Day.  I feel like there is something more to this one but I can’t quite put my finger on it yet! ⁣
⁣
Hoping to finish it this weekend! What are you reading this weekend? And do you have trouble picking your next read? How do you choose amongst all the options?
Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perf Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perfectly in my hands.⁣…
⁣
Truly felt like there were zero things more joyful than the warm sun on my face after colder, dreary days and remembering how much I love the feel of reading a mass market paperback. It’s probably a very specific little joy of mine and I definitely reveled in it today.⁣
⁣
But the real big joy has been rereading this book and experiencing it all over again before @bridgertonnetflix season 2 — especially the Pall Mall scene. And something to do with a 🐝 😅 iykyk⁣
⁣
With all the joy I’m getting out of this reread it makes me wonder why I don’t prioritize rereading like I used to before I started blogging 10 years ago.⁣
⁣
In my head I just want to experience all the new stories and try to make a dent in my TBR but I forget, until I do it, the genuine pleasure in revisiting old companions and how it’s a different side of reading one can experience — the nostalgia, the person I’ve become since reading the book and the way I approach a book already knowing what happens. Well the general sense of what happens because my memory is 💩!⁣
⁣
Anyways that’s what I’m up to currently. Trying to finish this up so I can pack my books for a short trip I’m going on later this week. My first ✈️ since 2019!⁣
⁣
Whatcha reading? Do you reread often? And tell me a little teeny tiny joy from your day.
If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow m If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow mash up the “screaming, crying”  Blank Space clip with the “emotional damage” refrain to the Bastille’s Pompeii to let you know how I feel after the last few chapters of #TheGildedCage !!⁣
⁣
And if you don’t understand what that means, I’m sorry 😅⁣
⁣
But woo boy do I need the third installment of this series!!! But I also think I’m going to be even more emotional damaged after that one soooo.⁣ 
⁣
Seriously, one of the best simple joys of my life is the feeling of being so wholly and totally invested in a series that you have to remind yourself it’s fiction lest you spend all day in bed crying about the devastated look a character had on their face — a face you didn’t even see with your own two eyes but you are so invested that you feel nauseous and gutted like you sure did.⁣
⁣
Just me orrrrrr?⁣
⁣
No but for real. If you love YA fantasy, go start #theprisonhealer so you can be caught up when The Blood Traitor comes out in June (and be my emotional support person for the duration of reading it). I love these characters and I dying to see what happens next. 

Have you read this series yet? Last book series that had you SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP because of the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE it inflicted?
A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be bothered to make it pretty — mismatching fuzzy sucks, coffee almost gone and Christmas pajama pants that are super old.⁣
⁣
But y’all Black Cake is so good!! I’m almost halfway through and I know it’s A Choice to declare it one of the best books I’ve read all year but I’m feeling bold based on how it’s going.⁣
⁣
I love a good family story (especially one with a family secret!) and this is top notch. The writing is 👌🏻 and I know I’m going to be screaming when the pieces come together!⁣
⁣
In other news, I’m 65% of the way through The Dry by Jane Harper and I’m enjoying it so much that I ended up staying on the treadmill twice this weekend after my allotted time was over just so I could keep listening.⁣
⁣
Will and I FINALLY started Ted Lasso this weekend. It is a damn delight!! For all the hype and praise, it has overdelivered for me which is kind of shocking because normally hype is scary. I told Will that I feel like all the praise hasn’t even come close to how much I could love it. We are only 7 episodes in so no spoilers!⁣
⁣
I’m kinda mad we sat on starting it for so long but at the same time I think the timing is right to help me see my way out of this February funk I have found myself in the past couple weeks.⁣
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Anyways, hope everyone is having a good weekend! Have you read Black Cake or The Dry? Where are my Ted Lasso fans at? I’m happy to join your ranks! Also please tell me your fave character bc I am finding it impossible to pick this far!
No but seriously every year I contemplate organizi No but seriously every year I contemplate organizing a search party for one Katjay Millay who wrote one beautiful and amazing book and then...vanished.

Like for real. She wrote a tweet in 2015 that she was taking a few weeks off and then.... no tweets, no new books. Radio silence.

I hope she’s okay, for real, and that she knows I obsessively stalk Goodreads/Twitter/the internet to make sure I haven’t missed new book news from her at least twice a year. 🥺

Is there any author who you’ve been waiting forever for a new release from??

I’d also like to add YA author Sarah Ockler to this list! Last release was 2015 😭😭
Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are becoming movies/tv shows soon! And one of them is out TODAY!⁣
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The Sky is Everywhere — it’s out today on AppleTV+ and I can’t wait to sob my brains out. One of my absolute most favorite books ever by one of my all time favorite authors. It’s gorgeous and heartbreaking in its poignant depiction of grief, first love and healing — all woven together in Jandy’s signature gorgeous, lyrical writing.⁣
⁣
Along For The Ride (out April 22) — one of a handful upcoming @sdessen books being adapted in the near future and I can’t wait! These books are so near and dear to my heart.⁣
⁣
No release dates yet for The Summer I Turned Pretty tv series (the ultimate coming of age summertime story!) or The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (the cutest meet cute of all meet cutes all set in 24 hours) but I am HYPED and have all my fingers crossed for 2022 🤞🤞

Have you read any of these? Anyone else hyped for these adaptations.

Also, for the past few years, I’ve kept a running list of books becoming movies/tv shows for the year. Head to my bio to check out the list! I try to update it weekly and keep on top of it all but life ya know 😆 but I try!
Is this a book club? I think we just started a boo Is this a book club? I think we just started a book club. Or maybe just a @jenniferesmith appreciation club?? (partner @randomhouse )⁣
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Either way, after loving Jennifer E. Smith's YA books for years, it's been a real treat to also read her debut picture book with Riley (we loved!!) as well as her adult debut out in 3 weeks!⁣
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⁣So let me tell you about that adult debut — The Unsinkable Great James!!

This one just was the perfect warm-hearted read for a cold and gloomy January.

A perfect setting to escape into (Alaska), a tender-hearted meet cute and a poignant look at the shared grieving experience of those left behind.

I was initially drawn, like I always am, to the daughter losing a mother storyline and an exploration of that grief but I was so taken by the father/daughter relationship between two people who were left untethered by losing the person who held their family together.

Greta and her father don't see eye-to-eye on basically anything when they are thrown together on this Alaskan cruise, a trip Greta's father and mother were supposed to take, and you can feel the tension of their long-standing tumultuous and fractured relationship -- a relationship that feels like its hanging in a balance and could not recover.

The two are both hurting so much from this loss  and it took my breath away at times in how true it rang to be in your own grief bubble and feeling like the loss is yours and yours alone while forgetting about the others shouldering their own piece of this loss. I loved watching them very slowly SEE one another.

I can't say enough good things about this one -- great setting, Greta's music, the meet-cute, the messy and imperfect nature of family and love. Definitely recommend!⁣
I was on a hot reading streak and now for the past I was on a hot reading streak and now for the past few days I get all cozy in bed to read at night and am asleep by 4 pages in. Will got a kick out of waking up to me basically spooning my kindle. Ebbs and flows, y’all.⁣
⁣
Let’s do a little reading update with an edition of Last, Current & Next.⁣
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Last - The Girl With the Louding Voice: Adunni is by far one of the most memorable voices I’ve read in a book in a very long time. Her hope and resilience in the face of some awful situations kept me turning the pages and rooting for her. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally read it. Highly recommend!⁣
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Now - Deep in Providence (thank you @fiercereads ): I’m about halfway through after I carved out some time to read early this morning and I’m enjoying this story of grief, love and magic. I’m nervous about these girls trying to resurrect their dead friend though! When I put it down today I was getting a little creeped by some things happening.⁣
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Next - The Kiss of Deception: I’m rereading the first book in this YA fantasy series because it’s been forever and I really wanna finish the trilogy. I’ve been really wanting to go through series I’ve left unfinished for years (not for lack of interest but because I suck at juggling all the series I start) so this is one of them. I remember loving it so I’m excited to dive in and binge. 

Whatcha reading? Have you read any of these? Anyone else on the struggle train with reading at night right now?
Braved the downpour to get my library holds. I hop Braved the downpour to get my library holds. I hope they are worth it! Please tell me they are!⁣
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This is also, before I get to the stack,  an appreciation post for my tiny library and wonderful librarians.⁣
⁣
They normally open at 9am during the week —except Fridays. Did I remember that? Nope. So I was I was SO proud of Riley and I for getting our butts in gear to be for around opening time to drop off a stack and get my new ones.⁣
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And alas, I go to open the door and it’s locked. Now I’m holding Riley’s hand, two tote bags full of books, an umbrella that I’m trying to keep over the both of us, mind you. I’m thoroughly confused until it hits me that it’s Friday.⁣
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So I’m like, welp, guess we are just dropping off in the bin so I try to grab my books out and put them in one-handed while juggling the umbrella and less than enthused Riley.⁣
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Mercifully the door opens and  our children’s librarian takes pity on us and lets us in to drop off and pick up the holds.⁣
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Is this what being a VIP as a celebrity feels like?? Sure feels like it to me 😆 for real though, it pays to be a regular and have a cute kid in tow who is being pelted with rain.⁣
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Anyways excited about this stack but especially Wahala, Daughter of the Moon Goddess and How High We Go In The Dark the most.⁣
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Also have been meaning to snag The World Gives Way after @jordys.book.club recommendation!⁣
⁣
Have you read any of these? Any that you think were definitely worth the rain-soaked journey for??⁣
⁣
Alright now I’m off to curl up and read on this rainy, dreary day which is really what I think a day like this is meant for.
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“Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — “Why is it so hard to pick my next read?” — she says as she is surrounded by piles on piles of books on the floor and desk and packed on her bookshelf and book cart. (Partner @berkleypub - thanks for the review copy).⁣
⁣
I managed to pick my next read, as chronicled in these photos, but it was not easy with so many options! 

Decided to go with a most anticipated book of 2022 for me from an author who has written books I’ve really enjoyed.
⁣
I am about halfway through and cruising along because I NEED to figure out if Joseph is the worst or what really is going on here in this story that starts with 3 women being stood up by the same guy on Valentine’s Day.  I feel like there is something more to this one but I can’t quite put my finger on it yet! ⁣
⁣
Hoping to finish it this weekend! What are you reading this weekend? And do you have trouble picking your next read? How do you choose amongst all the options?
Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perf Sunshine on my face and a mass market fitting perfectly in my hands.⁣…
⁣
Truly felt like there were zero things more joyful than the warm sun on my face after colder, dreary days and remembering how much I love the feel of reading a mass market paperback. It’s probably a very specific little joy of mine and I definitely reveled in it today.⁣
⁣
But the real big joy has been rereading this book and experiencing it all over again before @bridgertonnetflix season 2 — especially the Pall Mall scene. And something to do with a 🐝 😅 iykyk⁣
⁣
With all the joy I’m getting out of this reread it makes me wonder why I don’t prioritize rereading like I used to before I started blogging 10 years ago.⁣
⁣
In my head I just want to experience all the new stories and try to make a dent in my TBR but I forget, until I do it, the genuine pleasure in revisiting old companions and how it’s a different side of reading one can experience — the nostalgia, the person I’ve become since reading the book and the way I approach a book already knowing what happens. Well the general sense of what happens because my memory is 💩!⁣
⁣
Anyways that’s what I’m up to currently. Trying to finish this up so I can pack my books for a short trip I’m going on later this week. My first ✈️ since 2019!⁣
⁣
Whatcha reading? Do you reread often? And tell me a little teeny tiny joy from your day.
If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow m If I was a person who made Reels I would somehow mash up the “screaming, crying”  Blank Space clip with the “emotional damage” refrain to the Bastille’s Pompeii to let you know how I feel after the last few chapters of #TheGildedCage !!⁣
⁣
And if you don’t understand what that means, I’m sorry 😅⁣
⁣
But woo boy do I need the third installment of this series!!! But I also think I’m going to be even more emotional damaged after that one soooo.⁣ 
⁣
Seriously, one of the best simple joys of my life is the feeling of being so wholly and totally invested in a series that you have to remind yourself it’s fiction lest you spend all day in bed crying about the devastated look a character had on their face — a face you didn’t even see with your own two eyes but you are so invested that you feel nauseous and gutted like you sure did.⁣
⁣
Just me orrrrrr?⁣
⁣
No but for real. If you love YA fantasy, go start #theprisonhealer so you can be caught up when The Blood Traitor comes out in June (and be my emotional support person for the duration of reading it). I love these characters and I dying to see what happens next. 

Have you read this series yet? Last book series that had you SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP because of the EMOTIONAL DAMAGE it inflicted?
A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be A real life reading photo because I couldn’t be bothered to make it pretty — mismatching fuzzy sucks, coffee almost gone and Christmas pajama pants that are super old.⁣
⁣
But y’all Black Cake is so good!! I’m almost halfway through and I know it’s A Choice to declare it one of the best books I’ve read all year but I’m feeling bold based on how it’s going.⁣
⁣
I love a good family story (especially one with a family secret!) and this is top notch. The writing is 👌🏻 and I know I’m going to be screaming when the pieces come together!⁣
⁣
In other news, I’m 65% of the way through The Dry by Jane Harper and I’m enjoying it so much that I ended up staying on the treadmill twice this weekend after my allotted time was over just so I could keep listening.⁣
⁣
Will and I FINALLY started Ted Lasso this weekend. It is a damn delight!! For all the hype and praise, it has overdelivered for me which is kind of shocking because normally hype is scary. I told Will that I feel like all the praise hasn’t even come close to how much I could love it. We are only 7 episodes in so no spoilers!⁣
⁣
I’m kinda mad we sat on starting it for so long but at the same time I think the timing is right to help me see my way out of this February funk I have found myself in the past couple weeks.⁣
⁣
Anyways, hope everyone is having a good weekend! Have you read Black Cake or The Dry? Where are my Ted Lasso fans at? I’m happy to join your ranks! Also please tell me your fave character bc I am finding it impossible to pick this far!
No but seriously every year I contemplate organizi No but seriously every year I contemplate organizing a search party for one Katjay Millay who wrote one beautiful and amazing book and then...vanished.

Like for real. She wrote a tweet in 2015 that she was taking a few weeks off and then.... no tweets, no new books. Radio silence.

I hope she’s okay, for real, and that she knows I obsessively stalk Goodreads/Twitter/the internet to make sure I haven’t missed new book news from her at least twice a year. 🥺

Is there any author who you’ve been waiting forever for a new release from??

I’d also like to add YA author Sarah Ockler to this list! Last release was 2015 😭😭
Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are Ahhh some of my absolute OG young adult faves are becoming movies/tv shows soon! And one of them is out TODAY!⁣
⁣
The Sky is Everywhere — it’s out today on AppleTV+ and I can’t wait to sob my brains out. One of my absolute most favorite books ever by one of my all time favorite authors. It’s gorgeous and heartbreaking in its poignant depiction of grief, first love and healing — all woven together in Jandy’s signature gorgeous, lyrical writing.⁣
⁣
Along For The Ride (out April 22) — one of a handful upcoming @sdessen books being adapted in the near future and I can’t wait! These books are so near and dear to my heart.⁣
⁣
No release dates yet for The Summer I Turned Pretty tv series (the ultimate coming of age summertime story!) or The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (the cutest meet cute of all meet cutes all set in 24 hours) but I am HYPED and have all my fingers crossed for 2022 🤞🤞

Have you read any of these? Anyone else hyped for these adaptations.

Also, for the past few years, I’ve kept a running list of books becoming movies/tv shows for the year. Head to my bio to check out the list! I try to update it weekly and keep on top of it all but life ya know 😆 but I try!
Is this a book club? I think we just started a boo Is this a book club? I think we just started a book club. Or maybe just a @jenniferesmith appreciation club?? (partner @randomhouse )⁣
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Either way, after loving Jennifer E. Smith's YA books for years, it's been a real treat to also read her debut picture book with Riley (we loved!!) as well as her adult debut out in 3 weeks!⁣
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⁣So let me tell you about that adult debut — The Unsinkable Great James!!

This one just was the perfect warm-hearted read for a cold and gloomy January.

A perfect setting to escape into (Alaska), a tender-hearted meet cute and a poignant look at the shared grieving experience of those left behind.

I was initially drawn, like I always am, to the daughter losing a mother storyline and an exploration of that grief but I was so taken by the father/daughter relationship between two people who were left untethered by losing the person who held their family together.

Greta and her father don't see eye-to-eye on basically anything when they are thrown together on this Alaskan cruise, a trip Greta's father and mother were supposed to take, and you can feel the tension of their long-standing tumultuous and fractured relationship -- a relationship that feels like its hanging in a balance and could not recover.

The two are both hurting so much from this loss  and it took my breath away at times in how true it rang to be in your own grief bubble and feeling like the loss is yours and yours alone while forgetting about the others shouldering their own piece of this loss. I loved watching them very slowly SEE one another.

I can't say enough good things about this one -- great setting, Greta's music, the meet-cute, the messy and imperfect nature of family and love. Definitely recommend!⁣

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