Library Mosaic

Monday, May 23, 2011

It's Monday, What are you Reading?

This weekly meme is hosted by Sheila at One Person's Journey Through a World of Books.

Read this past week:
Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis

Other Words for Love by Lorraine Zago Rosenthal

Currently Reading:
If I stay by Gayle Forman

Upcoming:
Passenger to Frankfurt by Agatha Christie
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen

What about you? What are you reading and are you enjoying it?

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Top Ten Authors

Thank you so much for entering last week! Don't forget to check out the previous post: Top Ten Books

This week I want to know who your favorite authors are!

Schedule:

May 21^st: Post about Top Ten Books; Form for Top Ten Books
May 28^th: Post about Top Ten Authors; Form for Top Ten Female Characters
June 4^th: Post about Top Ten Female Characters, Form for Top Ten Male Characters
June 11^st: Post about for Top Ten Male Characters; Form for Top Ten Couples
June 18^th: Post about Top Ten Couples; Form for Top Ten Love Triangles
June 25^th: Post about Top Ten Love Triangles; Form for Top Ten Villains
July 2^nd: Post about Top Ten Villains; Form for Top Ten Dynamic Duos/BFFS
July 9^th: Post about Top Ten Dynamic Duos/BFFS; Form for Top Ten Book Covers
July 16^th: Post about Top Ten Book Covers; Form for Top Ten Book Quotes
July 23^rd: Post about Top Ten Book Quotes; Giveaway Announcement
July 30^th: Winners Announcement

If you want to participate, fill in this week’s form. It is open until Friday (May 27^th). Remember that by filling this form you're immediately entering the surprise giveaway!

You’ll notice in the form that you need to tell me at least three of your top choices for the week. That will count as one entry. Extra entries can be won by filling the form with more than just three options or by spreading the word about this feature and giveaway.

Good luck and thank you for participating! This is International!

Top Ten Books

Last week I asked you to let me know what your favorite books were and you certainly did so! Thank you! :)

According to the votes received your favorite books are:

(Click on the book cover to be taken to goodreads)

10 - Fallen by Lauren Kate

Stories related to fallen angels seem to be here to stay. The mystery and myth surrounding them is probably the reason why angels are so popular right now.

I'm not a big fan of this book but I do understand why so many people like it. Once you start reading it you can't help wanting to know what the hell is going on.

Plus the book cover is just great, isn't it?

If fantasy and fallen angels is your thing, you might want to read this book.

9 - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

I'll admit it, despite everything, I like Twilight and Edward Cullen.

I don't think I can say anything about this book that hasn't already been said so I'll keep it simple:

A vampire, a human girl and their love story makes Twilight an interesting book. Some people love it. Some people hate it. Some of you are Team Edward. Others are Team Jacob.

All in all Twilight is a good book with some interesting characters and good action.

8 - City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

City of Glass is the third book in the Mortal Instruments series and it is as intense as the previous books.

There's plenty of action, mystery and romance. New characters are introduced and all of them bring somethign to the story.

There are revelations and surprises any fans of the previous books will enjoy. In my opinion, if the series had ended with this book, it would have ended well.

7 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R Tolkien

Come on, confess, you knew at least one The Lord of The Rings book would be on this list, didn't you?

Whether you love it or hate it, it's impossible not to admit that the world J.R.R Tolkien created is simply amazing.

Action, adventure, mystery, friendship and loyalty makes The Lord of the Rings a wonderful series. This is the last book of the series and puts an end to Frodo's journey

Legends, history, wonderful characters and an amazing plot... This book, as well as the other two, has it all. If you haven't read it yet, what are you waiting for?

6 - Tie between Nightshade by Andrea Cremer and Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

I haven't read Nightshade yet but I definitely will.

The cover is extremely alluring and the plot seems very interesting.

A wolf pack that doesn't exactly follow the rules? It sounds intriguing, doesn't it?

Mystery, action and a a love triangle. It seems very interesting, doesn't it?

Again, I haven't read this one yet but Scott Westerfeld seems to have created a very interesting world with this book. A world where when people turn sixteen they undergo a surgery to turn them pretty.

The first book in a series, Uglies is likely to please most young adult and fantasy fans with its unusual and interesting plot.

5 - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Jace, Jace, Jace! Don't you just love him? :P This is the first book on the Mortal Instruments series and it is, in my opinion, the best.

I love the world Cassandra Clare created in this book and there's a little something in it for everyone. There's mystery, action, adventure and a very interesting but complicated romance.

Interesting characters and an equally interesting story makes this a must read for any young adult and fantasy fan.

4 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

I'm completely biased when it comes to this book because it's probably my personal favorite. I'm a huge Jane Austen fan.

Pride and Prejudice is wonderfully well-written. There are no wasted chapters in this book or secondary characters that become superfluous. This is, probably, Jane Austen's best work.

If you are a fan of the classics this book is a must read. If you're not I think you can come to enjoy this book as well.

3 - Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

This list wouldn't be complete without a Harry Potter book, would it? The Prisoner of Azkaban seems to be a favorite among fans. All seven books received votes, though.

Magic, friendship, adventure, mystery, demonstrations of courage, a little romance... Harry Potter has it all. Extremely well written and captivating Harry Potter is one of the greatest series out there.

If you haven't read at least one Harry Potter book, what are you waiting for?

You'll more than likely love it.

2 - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

I'm so glad this book is on the list because I certainly fell in love with the characters when I read it.

The characters in this book aren't perfect. In a way they are perfectly imperfect and I believe that's one of the reasons so many people seem to like this book. The plot is simple but well developed. The characters seem real as does the relationship between them.

If you are a romance lover, you’ll have to read this one.

1 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I understand why so many people like this book (and the series). The Hunger Games has a little something for everyone! Action, adventure and a little bit of romance as well.

I must confess I wasn't sure if I would like it at first but once I started reading it I was immediately hooked. I believed that happened to most of you as well.

Well written, with an amazing and well developed plot and interesting characters this book is a winner.

Interesting list, isn't it?

So, what do you think of it? Do you agreed with it or not really? I would love to know your opinion.

P.S: I'll post a new form related to your top ten authors in a few minutes. Go fill the form and earn entries for the surprise giveaway I'll host soon!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Book Trailers

Have you read any books by Jennifer Laurens already? I read A Season of Eden and loved it.

You might want to check it out. Here's a trailer:

Also, here's a trailer for Overprotected.

For some reason I really like book trailers, don't you? :)

Review - Double Play by Jill Shalvis

Title and Author: Double Play by Jill Shalvis

Publisher: Berkley

Publication Date: July 7, 2009

Paperback/Hardcover: 282

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Summary

He's a great pitcher...and a great catch.

With the end of his career looming, the last thing ace pitcher Pace Martin needs is a distraction, even if it comes in the form of a tough, beautiful, tell-it-like-it-is writer who sees past his defenses.

Review:

Yes, I am reviewing another Jill Shalvis book and Guess what? I really liked this one as well. I really like her writing style and the way she develops her characters.

This time around the plot is centered on Pace Martin, Pacific Heat’s team ace pitcher, who’s trying to lead the team to their first winning season while battle ling a shoulder injury. It also centers on Holly Hutchins a reporter hired to write a series of articles on the Heat and to expose the team’s secrets. She immediately senses that Pace is hiding something and, obviously, sparks start to fly between them.

Pace is an amazing male lead. I seriously have a fictional crush on him! :P He’s strong and sexy but he tends not to show his feelings and keep them close to his chest. He knew when to let go, though. The truth is he’s a softy with strong morals and beliefs. I think he was also a bit stubborn but that only made him more interesting.

Holly was a great character as well. Just like Pace she keeps things to herself. She liked everything to be on its place. She’s curious and honest and proved herself to be loyal as well. She also has a talent for digging up secrets.

Pace and Holly’s relationship developed nicely. It blossomed in a way that made it seem real. They had to overcome some problems but the pull between them always seemed just too great for them not to be together.

All in all I really enjoyed this book. The characters are great and the plot is interesting. I couldn’t help but to feel connected to Pace and Holly. Plus, if you like baseball I’m sure you’ll like the Heat team.

Rating: Somewhere between Worth Your Time and Must Read (4 ½ Stars)

Goodreads

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

Grab your current read
Open to a random page
Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

This week I am reading:

Wake Unto Me by Lisa Cach

"She wanted to touch him; she wanted to feel that rough stubble on his cheek. She stretched her hand toward him, fingertips reaching for the plane of his cheek."

"A faint feeling of puzzlement flitted through her, and she glanced down at the satin in her hand. Was this her dress? She felt like she’d seen it before, on someone else. But who? When?"

What are you reading this week?