Top Ten Tuesday (13)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

Top Ten Bookish People You Want To Meet

For this I have a long list of vloggers/bloggers I would LOVE to meet! Unfortunately I can't fit them all in, especially since I wanted to include some authors :)

1. CassJayTuck [Cassidy]

2. TheBookTuber [Tiernan]

3. TheBookTubenator [Joseph]

4. padfootandprongs07 [Raeleen]

5. Jessethereader [Jesse]

6. BooksUnbound [Ariel]

7. Stephanie Perkins

8. Veronica Roth

9. John Green

10. J.K. Rowling

Top Ten Tuesday (12)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

Top Ten Series I Haven't Finished

1. The Song of Ice and Fire Series George R. R. Martin

I am a little intimidated by the size of these books, so I am holding off continuing for a little while. Don't get me wrong though, I loved the first books and really want to continue!

2. The Wolves of Mercy Falls Series by Maggie Stiefvater

I won't be continuing on with this series. I read Shiver, but unfortunately I did not enjoy it.

3. Naughts and Crosses Series by Malorie Blackman

I absolutely adored Naughts and Crosses, however I liked how it ended as a stand-alone novel. I am a little hesitant to read the rest.

4. Hush, Hush Series by Becca Fitzpatrick

I own the sequel, but have not read it as of yet. I am also a bit hesitant with this as well. I enjoyed Hush, Hush when I first read it but am unsure if I will continue to like to series.

5. Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld

This is simply because I have not yet gotten around to buying the next book in the series. My bookstore only sells copies with a different cover for the sequel (although they have the other books with the same cover design that I have).

6. Leviathan Series by Scott Westerfeld

Same sort of reason here, just haven't gotten around to buying the next book.

7. Across the Universe Series by Beth Revis

I don't know why, but I just haven't read A Million Suns! I absolutely loved Across the Universe, but for some reason I have take forever to firstly buy the sequel, and now read it!

8. Nightshade Series by Andrea Cremer

The whole cover change completely put me off buying the sequel originally. Then I got the impression that the other books within this series aren't as good as Nightshade. I quite liked the first book, but I don't feel compelled to continue on with this series.

9. Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare

So I own the first three books in this series, and have read City of Bones. I haven't continued on through because firstly, I didn't enjoy CoB as much as I thought I would. I liked it, but I think my expectations were a little too high. And secondly, I am contemplating starting the Infernal Devices series before continuing with the second book.

10. Chemical Garden Trilogy by Lauren DeStefano

I suppose I am just lazy with this one, like a few of the other series. I really enjoyed Wither but have yet to purchase the next book.

Top Ten Tuesday (11)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

Top Ten Favorite Books You've Read During The Lifespan Of Your Blog

I am excluding books I have re-read.


blood red road
anna dressed in blood



1. Cinder by Marissa Meyer

This book was phenomenal. I absolutely adored the story and the characters and the world! Certainly one of my favourite books of all time.

2. Insurgent by Veronica Roth

I thought this was a great sequel to Divergent and I thoroughly enjoyed it! So much action and drama, I couldn't put it down!

3. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Lola is an awesome, quirky character, and Cricket is just adorably cute. I loved the romance (even though I am incredibly jealous).

4. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

I loved Anna and St. Clair's story too, Stephanie Perkins is an amazing writer and sure knows how to create a brilliant romance story!

5. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Super creepy, and I loved it! I loved the mystery and suspense in this book. Just chilling!

6. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Books that make me cry are obviously high on my list. I cry so much in movies, but for some reason it's more difficult to do so with books. This book sure did make me cry. And so much more! It was just so humorous, and it was a lovely experience to witness Hazel and Augustus' journey.

7. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

The writing style in Shatter Me drew me in straight away. I am a huge fan of unique writing styles, and on top of that, it was just beautiful and poetic. Furthermore there is plenty of action and an epic villain!

8. Across the Universe by Beth Revis

I went into this expecting a lot more romance than what I found, which turned out to be a pleasant surprise. There is so much more to this story, and in fact the romance was very minimal. I loved the world created, and the mystery kept me hooked. And MY GOD, those twists! Insane!

9. Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Another uniquely written story - although confusing at times, kept me interested! I had been interested in this book in a long time and was so pleased with what I found.

10. Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

To finish things off, I have another book with a creepy element. I loved this book so much! An awesome set of characters alongside a gripping story.

I'd love to know what your favourites were!

Top Ten Tuesday (10)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

Top Ten Characters I’d Like To Switch Places With For 24 Hours

These are in no particular order



1. - ANYONE FROM The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
I just want to be in the world where the Night Circus exists. I want to be able to either visit it and experience its wonders, or be a part of it and be some incredibly talented circus-kid!

2. - Cinder FROM Cinder by Marissa Meyer

I am curious to see what it would be like to be a cyborg! And come on. Prince Kai, yes PLEASE.

3. - Anna FROM Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
The boy. Etienne St. Clair. How could I resist?

4. - Lola FROM Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Same goes for Cricket. COME ON!

5. - Wendy FROM Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

Peter Pan is one of my favourite stories. I would be the happiest person ever if I could travel to Neverland! (If Peter looked like Jeremy Sumpter, then that's a bonus)

6. - Alanna FROM The Song of the Lioness Series by Tamora Pierce

I think it would be so awesome to learn how to become a knight! Although, I would be incredibly terrible and manage to get myself killed whilst practising with blunt, wooden swords, no doubt.

7. - Hermione FROM The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

What's better than a witch, seriously. Plus, she is a pretty badass nerd.

8. - Amy FROM Across the Universe by Beth Revis

I would love to experience living on a space ship! I am sure I would eventually learn to hate being caged in like that, but I would love to give it a try.

9. - Rose FROM The Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead

Rose is awesome. And Dimitri is super sexy (wouldn't mind lovin' him).

10. - Death FROM The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

I am fascinated by Death's narration, and would love being Death for a day. It would be interesting to be Death, and although seeing the things he/it would have seen would be pretty depressing, I am very curious.

Who would you be?

Top Ten Tuesday (9)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

Top Ten Most Vivid Worlds/Settings In Books

1. - The Seven Kingdoms -
A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

The entire kingdom is just so detailed and incredibly well built. The TV series has definitely helped shape my vision of this world.

2. - New Beijing -
Cinder by Marissa Meyer

I absolutely loved the setting in Cinder. The palace and the marketplace, all of it was just beautiful.

3. - Hogwarts -
The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

Need I really explain myself here? This entire universe is so magical and fantastical and just amazing.

4. - Le Cirque des Rêves -
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus is such an amazing place! I wish I could go. Each tent is described in such a way that it brings the entire circus to life. I felt as if I were right there in the circus.

5. - Uglyville / The Smoke -
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

It was interesting to discover all of the sectors in this town as well as explore the wilderness!

6. - Incarceron -
Incarceron by Catherin Fisher

I don't remember too much about this book as I read it a long time ago, but I can clearly picture the world of Incarceron. My mental visions of this universe have stayed with me very strongly.

7. - Panem -
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Both the Districts, the Capitol and the Arena are just magnificent. The movie has provided a new insight into how this world could appear, but my own imagination of this world sticks in my mind.

8. - Chicago -
Divergent by Veronica Roth

In Divergent, it is the faction headquarters that Tris trains in that is particularly vivid. 

9. - Godspeed -
Across the Universe by Beth Revis

The world building on this ship was wonderfully done. Each level explored was pictured clearly in my mind as I read this.

10. - The cave (Arizona) -
The Host by Stephenie Meyer

The cave setting in the host was so intricate and developed. I loved it!

Let me know what your favourite worlds/settings are.

Top Ten Tuesday (8)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

Top Ten Favorite Covers

1. Gravity by Melissa West

This cover is so incredibly stunning. I adore the font and decoration around the text of "Gravity".

2. Shine by Lauren Myracle

The colours are just gorgeous, in the sky and the flower. So beautiful.

3. As I Wake by Elizabeth Scott

The smoking effect with the hair and the fire-y colours looks amazing.

4. What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang

Amazing cover.  It's simple but seems to compliment the synopsis so well. Love it!

5. Eve by Anna Carey

I love gorgeous fonts, and this one on Eve is so beautiful. I really like the gradient of colours in the sky, and it makes me really curious! What is she running from?

6. Incarnate by Jodi Meadows

Such a beautiful cover. I love the butterfly.

7. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

I adore the UK and the US covers to this book - the UK more so because of the black edges of the pages and the actual hardback cover. But I like the US dust jacket design a little more. The colours are simplistic and there isn't too much detail but it looks amazing!

8. Insurgent by Veronica Roth

The cover for Divergent was awesome, and so is this - to be honest I think a little more. The covers reflect the world of Divergent, and in this case it is the symbol for Abnegation. And it looks incredible. I love the tree and the leaves.

9. Across the Universe by Beth Revis
This cover leaves me breathless. I love galaxy images, they always looks so mystical and just gorgeous. The pinks, blues and purples on this cover make it even more beautiful.

10. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

The hardback cover for this book looks incredible, especially in person. The shine of the text alongside the dark colours and the bodies - just wow.

Let me know what your favourite covers are. I love to look are pretty things.

Top Ten Tuesday (7)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

Top Ten Books I'd Quickly Save If My House Was Going To Be Abducted By Aliens

1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
My absolute favourite book of all time. One of my first picks, definitely.

2. Divergent by Veronica Roth
I loved this book. So, so much. And the cover is amazing.

3. Disney's Classic Treasury: Volume One
Probably my favourite book from my childhood, including some of my favourite Disney stories including Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan :)

4. The Host by Stephanie Meyer
I have read this book a couple of times and it is one of the few books I have actually re-read so far. I loved it. Twas amazing.

5. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Amazing. Do I really need to explain myself on this one?

6. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
I am not cheating and counting the series as one book.. or maybe this is a way of just filling up the top ten list? Who knows ;)

7. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Obviously. Can't read the first two and miss out on the last!

8. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
I loved this book. It was so, so good. Would love to re-read this. Plus the cover is gorgeous.

9. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
I loved Lola more than Anna... didn't think that was possible. But I would choose this because it is an AMAZING romance. Plus it has Anna and St Clair in it as well, so it's a snippet of Anna and the French Kiss alongside a new romance.

10. Room by Emma Donoghue
This was an incredible book. And very adorable.

Might add some pretty pictures (aka covers) soon.. Maybe

Top Ten Tuesday (6)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

Top Ten Books I'd Quickly Save If My House Was Going To Be Abducted By Aliens

So these are some of the books I would recommend to anyone and everyone. These are not in any particular order.


1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
I think this one is pretty obvious.. I mean come on ;)

2. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Basically because this is one of my favourite books of all time. Incredible. It is really unique, particular considering the fact that the narrator is death.

3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
It is a really short and easy read, which was just truly amazing.

4. Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

If I met someone who did not like to read and had NOT read the Harry Potter books.. what are the chances of this, though. Seriously? But if I DID stumble upon someone like this, I would definitely recommend them.

5. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
This was just a gorgeously entertaining read with an irresistible romance. Loved it so much. I would also recommend Lola and the Boy Next Door along with it.

6. Divergent by Veronica Roth

This book was just pure awesome. Awesomesauce, to be precise.

7. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
This was just incredible. I raved about this book and absolutely loved it. Would recommend this to anyone.

8. Room by Emma Donoghue

I loved Room. So much.

9. The Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead
This was an amazing vampire series. As the series progressed, the books got better and better!

10. Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott

I was just amazed by this book. I loved the voice of the narrator, and how her story was told. Amazing. Again, I have raved about this book plenty of times.

What books would you recommend? Would love to hear!

Top Ten Tuesday (5)

I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, there is a specific topic for a top ten list.

This weeks topic is:

FREEBIE!
I chose: Top ten I am excited for in 2012

I missed this Top Ten Tuesday at the beginning of the year and would love to share my giddiness over some new releases this year. This Top Ten was not confined to books published in 2012, but I decided to pick ones that were.


1. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
I LOVED LOVED LOVED Divergent, the first book in the trilogy, and I cannot wait to get stuck into Insurgent! I am most anticipated for this book.



2. Fever by Lauren DeStefano
The sequel to Wither, and I am looking forward to seeing how this story continues. In the first book, the story was very closed off from the outside world so I am curious to see how much of that aspect is shown in this book.



3. Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
I fell in love with Stephanie Perkins' writing in Anna and the French Kiss. Then I read Lola and the Boy Next Door and was completely blown away. I cannot wait to read this one!



4. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
This book looks incredible! I know I will thoroughly enjoy this book, most definitely.



5. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
I have not already got this book and I don't know why! I have heard nothing but amazing things about this book and it sounds incredible.



6. A Million Suns by Beth Revis
I loved Across the Universe so much. It was amazing. And I know this one will be just as great if not better. Plus the cover is beautiful! Just like AtU :)



7. Revived by Cat Patrick
I read Cat Patrick's other novel, Forgotten and really enjoyed it. I haven't heard much about this one, but I know it is another standalone book about a drug that can bring back the dead. How creepy and awesome does that sound!



8. Untitled (Shatter Me #2) by Tahereh Mafi
Shatter Me was amazing and had an intriguing ending. I really want to read the sequel to see what happens next!



9. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Another amazing sounding book. I really really REALLY want to get my hands on this book. It only happens over a period of 24 hours! Must have been tricky to do, so I am interested to see how it turned out.



10. Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
This story sound AMAZING! I want to get my hands on this ASAP!





What books are you looking forward to reading this year? If you have already done this TTT, leave a link to your post in the comments :)