After how busy I've been the past few weeks, I resolved to slow down my book intake. Thus, I only managed to acquire three new books this week. I am/was inordinately excited about two of these though!
1. Elegy Beach by Steven R. Boyett
| I've been waiting for the release of Elegy Beach to read Ariel. I thought the two would best be read back-to-back. Now that I have both in my possession I'll be reading them before long--I've been very curious about Boyett ever since I read Dies the Fire. Genre: Fantasy/Armageddon. (Purchased from Borders with a 40% off coupon.) |
2. Liar by Justine Larbalestier
| I have to admit that my eye was drawn to Liar due to the controversy surrounding the cover (for the full story: Larbalestier, page 1 and page 2; or the Publisher Weekly article). However it was the idea that snagged me. I've always been intrigued by unreliable narrators and Liar takes that idea to the maximum level: what if your narrator admits to being a compulsive/pathological liar, what can you believe as a reader? Originally I was worried that Liar wouldn't fit into BLA's scope, but depending on how you choose to read it, it'll fit nicely. Expect a review up this weekend, because I finished this one the day I bought it. Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy. (Purchased at the university book store.) |
3. The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer
| I really have no idea what this book is or is about. It was cheap on the bargain table and has Armageddon/apocalypse elements. I'm such an easy mark. Genre: Young Adult/Armageddon/Science Fiction. (Purchased from the university book store's bargain table.) |
Statistics:
| Total # of Books: 3 Genre Breakdown: Fantasy - 2 Young Adult - 2 Armageddon - 2 Science Fiction - 1 |
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14 responses:
Great books!
BTW: The Dead and the Gone is the second book in the series. Basically it follows a teen and his family after the moon had been pushed off its axis. The book focuses on many apocalypse-type events. The series is very gritty and well written. They are great reads, and make you think about survival in a new light.
Great books. Love the dog peeking over the covers. Cute.
@Kate: Thanks for the information! I suppose I'll have to track down #1 then!
@Serena: He didn't look very disposed to moving any time soon, so I thought he could at least be useful ad backdrop. ;)
I think I want to read Liar, I will wait for your review. I love your dog! So Cute!
Great picks! I look forward to your reviews on them! Remy is so stinkin' cute! Especially in that picture! :D
@Ivy: It should be up this week! :)
@Lily: I'm pretty curious about Elegy Beach myself, but I've already read Liar and will review soon.
I like Elegy Beach
Okay, take two!
Regarding THE DEAD AND THE GONE, I'm very jealous: I'm waiting on that sucker to come out in trade before I pick it up! That said, the first book, LIFE AS WE KNEW IT, follows a completely different character and her family. I think the only think linking the books in the series is the event itself, so I'm not sure how necessary it is to read them in order. :)
LIAR is on my to-read list, and you know I've already read ELEGY BEACH. Which reminds me, I need to announce the winner of the giveaway! :)
@Cheese: I'm glad, I hope I like it, too.
@Calico: I'm glad to hear a few people like the series, since I picked it up completely randomly! I'm still debating on whether to track down the first or just read the second... Perhaps, in light of what you said, I'll just read. As for Liar, it was really interesting, so I'll be curious to see your opinion of it. :)
I've never heard of The Dead and The Gone, hhmm...I'm going to check it out. Looks like it might be a good read based on some of the comments here.
Enjoy your new reads!
Awh.. cutie pooch!
Books look good.. if a good cover counts..... ;)
Enjoy!
@Donna: Thank you!
@Toni: Covers always count!
Great books. Love the dog peeking over the covers. Cute.
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I'll just read. As for Liar, it was really interesting, so I'll be curious to see your opinion of it.
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