Waiting on Wednesday: Cassandra Clare cover revealed!

The new Cassandra Clare cover has been revealed!

Another gorgeous title! You can check out Cassandra Clare's Tumblr to see what she had to say about the newest book!

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the premise: Basically Titanic in space. It's a huge luxury spaceship that crashes into a planet and the remaining survivors are left to try to survive. Among the survivors are a super rich girl and a poor war survivor. Can they survive? Will something more develop between them? (Probably).

why I'm dying to read it: I just read a review that said it was the reviewer's favourite sci-fi book of the year! It sounds a bit like Across the Universe by Beth Revis which I loved.

 how long do I have to wait: December 10! Hopefully it can be my first read of 2014.

while you're waiting: Check out the Across the Universe trilogy by Beth Revis. It's a murder mystery IN SPACE!

You can put a hold on These Broken Stars here.

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Great news! Cress by Marissa Meyer is in the catalogue! It's no surprise that it's this week's Waiting on Wednesday.

the premise: Fairy tales retold in the future. So far we've had Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and now we have Rapunzel. It has lots of awesome in it - evil queens, cyborgs, mind control, and heroines that kick butt.

why I'm dying to read it: Sorry, did you read above? Clearly for all those reasons and also because I just love the characters and world building. I can't wait to see what Scarlet and Cinder do next!

how long do I have to wait: February! I was hoping to read it over the holidays but alas. I have to wait for a loooong time.

in the meantime: Check out the first in the series, Cinder, if you haven't already. You might also enjoy A Long Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan about a futuristic Sleeping Beauty.

What are you waiting on?

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The premise of this new book by Jennifer Lynn Barnes sounds a bit ridiculous but also kind of awesome!

the premise: Cassie is a natural profiler (think Sherlock Holmes or Criminal Minds). She's so gifted that she's recruited by the FBI (yup, that's the ridiculous part) to help solve cold cases. When a new killer strikes, Cassie's life is in danger as she tries to solve the crime.

why I'm dying to read it: It sounds fast-paced and awesome despite the silly premise. I think it's going to be an awesome thriller.

how long I have to wait: November!

while you're waiting check out: Pretty Little Liars, another fun mystery series!

Put The Naturals on hold today!

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I feel short story collections are seriously underrated. So, here's one that I'm waiting on.

the premise: Authors retell classic tales with a twist. Kind of like a remix or mash up.

why I'm dying to read it: Have you seen the list of authors? Holly Black! Neil Gaiman! Melissa Marr! Carrie Ryan! Rick Yancey! I also love that I can read a bit of each and skip around when I'm bored.

how long I have to wait: October 22, just in time for Halloween!

while you're waiting check out: Unnatural Creatures compiled by Neil Gaiman. It's another sort of creepy short story anthology with some of my favourite authors.

Put a hold on Rags & Bones today!

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And we're back to our regularly scheduled blogging! Waiting on Wednesday is where I (or a guest blogger) talks about the books we can't wait to get our hands on.

Today's book is one I've been waiting for since I finished the first one, Just One Year by Gayle Forman.

the premise: This is the sequel and companion to Just One Day in which the two main characters spend an awesome day together in Paris but when Lulu wakes up, Willem, the boy she fell for is gone. She feels foolish and tries to move on with her life but can't help but wonder what happened to him. Just One Year is that story.

why I'm dying to read it: I actually liked that Just One Day ended the way it did, with Willem being a bit of a jerk and Lulu realizing she needed to move on, but now I'm curious to hear his side of the story.

how long I have to wait: Only until October 15. Soon!

while you're waiting check out: Definitely check out the first book, Just One Day. It's a really unique and interesting romance with great writing.

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Just a real quick Waiting on Wednesday post for you!

A new Jennifer E. Smith!! It's not out until April, but you know I'll keep you posted once it's available.

Here's the description from Goodreads.com:

Lucy and Owen meet somewhere between the tenth and eleventh floors of a New York City apartment building, on an elevator rendered useless by a citywide blackout. After they’re rescued, they spend a single night together, wandering the darkened streets and marveling at the rare appearance of stars above Manhattan. But once the power is restored, so is reality. Lucy soon moves to Edinburgh with her parents, while Owen heads out west with his father.

Lucy and Owen’s relationship plays out across the globe as they stay in touch through postcards, occasional e-mails, and — finally — a reunion in the city where they first met.

A carefully charted map of a long-distance relationship, Jennifer E. Smith’s new novel shows that the center of the world isn't necessarily a place. It can be a person, too.

HAPPY SIGH!! Doesn't that sound adorable?

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This week's pick was recommended by our collections librarian - the person who orders the kids and teen stuff, and I'm really interested in reading it.

the premise: It's a coming-of-age story of Ryan Dean West, a rugby-playing boarding school student. He struggles with the typical things teen boys struggle with - school, girls, bullies, sports. This sounds like a little slice-of-life type of book.

why I'm dying to read it: Well, the reviews mention that it's wickedly funny, awkward and enlightening and I like books that have a genuine teen voice. This sounds like it might have a sort of John Green type of feel to it, which makes me excited. It's also different than all the dystopian I've been reading lately, and I'm ready for a change. (Also, it says that it has a tragic twist and I want to know what it is!)

how long I have to wait: This comes out mid-May, so very soon!

while you're waiting check out: Spud by John Van de Ruit, another funny boarding school type book, this one takes place in South Africa. This also reminds me a bit of Looking for Alaska by John Green, one of my favourites.

You can get your hold on here!

Waiting on Wednesday... Wait, who is Shailene Woodley?

If you haven't heard, Shainele Woodley is going to be starring in two YA films - Fault in Our Stars and Divergent!!

When I heard the news, I was like...  wait, who?

She's been in a couple big things (The Descendants), but she's a relatively new actress.

If you're a fan of YA (and let's face it, if you're here you probably are), you better get used to this face!

Which 2014 YA film are you most excited for?

(I have no answer. I'm torn between a whole bunch including more Hobbit!).

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This week's book is part of a series that I love by Meg Cabot - the Abandon series. There's lots to love about this series - mythology, awesome writing and one seriously swoonworthy bad boy.

the premise: Abandon is a remix of the Persephone myth - only Pierce is a teen girl and Death is the aforementioned swoonworthy bad boy. If Pierce wants to be with him, she has to go down to the underworld. Once the Furies realize that John (AKA Death) has broken the rules by reviving a human, he's in big trouble though and there's only one way to restore the natural order - someone must die (dun dun dun!)

why I'm dying to read it: I really loved the first book in the series and the second book is definitely high on my to-read. There's an awesome chemistry between the characters and I found how Meg Cabot changed the myth really interesting.

how long I have to wait: July!! Which gives me lots of time to read book two before this one comes out!

while you're waiting check out: Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter - same myth, different take on it.

To place a hold on Awaken, click here!

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You know, I really thought I had already talked about Dream Thieves, but a quick scan of the ol' blog reveals that I haven't yet. Apologies if I have.

This is actually more of a WE HAVE A COVER post than a proper WoW post, as I can't seem to find a description of the actual book yet. 

But isn't it pretty? You can put the first book, Raven Boys, on hold here. It has magic and boarding schools and rich boys.

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okay, wow. David Levithan and Andrea Cremer have collaborated on a new book, Invisibility, and it sounds amazing. So excited!

the premise: Talk about star-crossed! Stephen was born invisible, Elizabeth wants to be invisible. It turns out that Elizabeth can actually see Stephen! Are they meant to be? Only if they can stop an invisible world from getting in their way.

why I'm dying to read it: Even if you forget it's written by two amazing authors, the premise sounds really cool and original. I love super power type books and when they have romance? I'm hooked!

how long I have to wait: May!! *falls over* That's a long time. But I am taking a trip in May and this sounds like a perfect airplane read.

while you're waiting check out: Not very original here, but you should check out Levithan's most recent book Every Day. Another really original premise about people who aren't really meant to be together. Loved it. 

I don't really love the cover, but I have a feeling it might be really pretty in real life. Who knows!

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Blaze (or Love in the Time of Supervillains) by Laurie Boyle Crompton sounds like my kind of book. Here's why I'm waiting on it.

the premise: Self-identified geek girl Blaze loves comics (specifically Marvel. Thatta girl). When she gets a crush on Mark, she's excited when he seems to return her affections, until it turns out he's just a big fat womanizing jerk. After they hook up and he starts to spread rumours about her, Blaze has to face it head on.

why I'm dying to read it: I feel like there are a lot of fangirls and not a lot of books about fangirls and fanartists. I'm excited to see how Blaze is treated as a character. Also, it sounds like this book deals with revenge which is always entertaining.

how long do I have to wait: it's out in February, so any time now!

while you're waiting: Check out the short story collection Geektastic for more awesome geek stories.

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I had the pleasure of going to a library conference last week where people who are invested in library, book and information issues get together to talk, show off, and ask questions. Publishers are also there, showing off their latest and greatest and it's a good time to find out what's going to be new and hot.

Which brings me to my Waiting on Wednesday post! The lovely ladies at Penguin told me about The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey.

It's been called the Passage meets Ender's Game, which... what? Vampires... and... child soldiers...? Anyway, let's take a look at why I want to read this.

the premise: Basically dystopian with an alien invasion. As far as I can tell, no vampires or child soldiers in sight which is why I'm confused about the comparison to the Passage and Ender's Game. Maybe it's more the feel of the book than the plot.

why I'm dying to read it: Besides being told that it is amazing, it sounds a bit different from other dystopians I've come across. The reviews for this are a bit unreal, 'better written than the Hunger Games' and 'I've never blown through a book this long this quickly', for instance. So part of me is a little bit suspicious if it can possibly live up to this hype.

how long do I have to wait: We're looking at May for this one. It's not in the catalogue yet.

while you're waiting check out: I Am Number Four by Pitticus Lore and The Host by Stephenie Meyer are both alien-ish books that might appeal to the audience for this book.

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I've challenged myself to read 14 romances before Valentine's Day. So far I'm only on number two, but I'm optimistic! In any case, I was looking for romances to read when I came across this one which looks wonderful:

the premise: Julia is heading to London (!!!) for her spring break literature trip but she's paired up with Jason who only wants to party. When Julia gets a crush on an English boy, Jason promises to help her win him if she writes his assignment. Opposites attract, etc. etc.

why I'm dying to read it: I'm planning my own London trip so that's definitely a bonus. I also love opposites-attract type stories and even though this one seems fairly predictable, I think it'll be swoony and fun. Plus, look at that awesome cover!

how long do I have to wait: It's out now, actually, but I'm being very patient and waiting for my library copy which is still on order. Le sigh.

while you're waiting: Pick up Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith or maybe try Falling in Love with English Boys by Melissa Jensen. Both involve Americans falling for Brits.

You can put a hold on Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill now. It should be circulating any day now.

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Sorry I missed last week's Waiting on Wednesday. My life was a little crazy busy getting ready for Power of the Pen. This week though, I have a really cute book I'm waiting for - Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell.

The premise: This book takes place in the 80s, which is cool. It's about a kind of geeky boy who likes reading comics and a new girl in town. She sits next to him on the bus, starts reading his comics over his shoulder, and a friendship is born.

why I'm dying to read it: Okay, the cover is really sweet and the premise is really sweet too. One review calls the resolution of the novel 'imperfect but believable' which sounds like something I'd like. As long as it doesn't rip my heart out.

how long I have to wait: Until March! Which isn't too bad, considering my to-read list is a gazillion titles long. I have some things I have to get through first.

while you're waiting check out: The Big Crunch by Pete Hautman which is also an imperfect first romance type of book.

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Back to Waiting on Wednesday 2013!

I just got an e-mail from the publisher of Nobody by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and it said this:

There are people in this world who are Nobody. No one sees them. No one notices them. They live their lives under the radar, forgotten as soon as you turn away.

That's why they make perfect assassins.

the premise: One of these Nobody (Nobodys? Nobodies?) is assigned to kill a girl, Claire, who is 16 and also a Nobody. Only, it doesn't go according to plan. The assassin (Nix) connects with Claire and together they decide to get away.

why I'm dying to read it: Jennifer Lynn Barnes is a decent writer and I love the premise of teen assassins who fall in love. This sort of reminds me of Matched. Except with assassins. 

how long I have to wait: January 22! That's not too long at all! Yay! 

while you're waiting for it: Check out Hush, Hush which is a similar premise of a boy (angel) who accidentally falls for the girl he's meant to destroy. For a more futuristic bend, see Delirium which again is about teens that don't want to fall in love but do, this time in a world where love is a disease.

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This week's WoW has one of my favourite words in the title: Heist. I'm not talking about Heist Society, I'm talking about the new book Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn.

the premise: Violet is saved from a boring summer when Van Gogh paintings go missing from some of her father's clients. When those clients are threatened by the yazuka (AKA Japanese mafia), Violet and her dad head to Japan to track down the missing paintings.

why I'm dying to read it: Not only does it have a fun international flair, it also involves detective stuff (which I love) and the main character is really into manga. Plus the review I read said it has many twists and turns... mysterious!

how long I have to wait: This was actually just released this month but I'm waiting on my library copy. Luckily, I'm first in line (go me!)

while you're waiting: If jet-setting art heists are your thing, check out Heist Society by Ally Carter. Kat, the main character (not me), is also tracking down a painting that's been stolen but she has methods that are a little... different. A really fun read.

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 What are you excited about?



Waiting on Wednesday: Cover Love Issue

Maggie Stiefvater just revealed the cover of her newest book being released in September:

 It looks a bit... adult-y to me, like it could fit on a Neil Gaiman book. I was actually afraid it was not YA but it is. Phew! You can read the synopsis here.

As disappointed as I was in Crossed by Ally Condie, I still love the cover of her new book:

 

And finally a book that comes out next week. This is a little bit of a cheat because I'm not waiting on it, I've already read and loved it. Above by Leah Bobet is as gorgeously written as the cover is beautiful. I hope you read it.