Top Ten Tuesday

 

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and theBookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that one of their bloggers answer. Everyone is welcome to join! All they ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! It’s super fun and a great way to meet other bloggers.

Today’s top ten is “New to Me Authors of 2012” So here they are.  Some of these are in fact debut authors. Some are not. I love them all regardless. ^_^

1. Chelsea Fine – The Archers of Avalon Series is an AWESOME read.  She’s such a nice person too and will chat if she has a moment.  

2. Veronica Rossi – I read Under the Never Sky in a few hours. I could not put it down. I’m hoping Through the Ever Night is just as fantastic. In the meantime she’s on my favorite debut list.  

3. J Meyers – Many may not know of Intangible to which I say I’m sorry for what you’re missing. Ms. Meyers is a fantastic writer and a great person to talk to. She’s full of encouragement and positive energy too. ^_^

4. S.R. Johannes – Another Indie author many may not know of. Her Nature of Grace Series is bound to keep any reader entertained for hours. She’s also as cool as Ms. Meyers to talk to.

5. Courtney Allson Moulton – I have never read anything as energetic and suspenseful as the Angelfire Series. Not only that but her tumblr and webpage are always full of news and events. She’s an everyday person and it’s really cool chatting with her.  

6. Kat Beyer – A debut author with The Demon Catchers of Milan. I was skeptical at first as I was thinking Constantine when I picked it up but it’s so much better than that (in my mind). I’m anxiously awaiting the second book. She’s really personable as well.  

7. Jay Kristoff – Book one for the Lotus Wars series was just released so he is also a debut author as well as one of my new favorites. The book was fantastic and he’s a great (and very polite) guy.

8. Kimberly Derting – I know she’s been around a while with The Body Finder series but I actually did not pick her up until The Pledge. Which was a phenomenal read. ^_^ I’ve not had the opportunity to pick anything else up by her yet, but I’m looking forward to it, when time allows.

9. Wendy Wunder – Again a debut author with The Probability of Miracles Between laughing and crying this book had it all. It was definitely a rollercoaster of emotion that I look forward to reading again and again. I can’t wait to see what she does next.

10. Alison Goodman – She is a fantastic fantasy writer. She proves that with Eon and Eona.. While I wish there were more of them, I’m glad to see there’s new stuff to be expected soon. I’m excited to see what she’s coming up with next.  

Top Ten Tuesday

 

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that one of their bloggers answer. Everyone is welcome to join! All they ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! It’s super fun and a great way to meet other bloggers.

I’m a day late, but to argue in my defense I “HAD” to finish reading the book I had to review today. >_< BUT I still want to participate. ^_^

So Yesterday’s top ten was “Books I wouldn’t mind Santa Bringing Me.” So here they are.  Santa if you’re reading this I’ve been really REALLY good this year. ^_~

1. Anew by Chelsea Fine – This is a phenomenal book. I read it in ebook and haven’t had the opportunity to add it to my physical book collection.  I am looking forward to that day though.

2. Stormdancer by Jay Kristoff – Japanese Steampunk. I really shouldn’t have to say more, but it was devastatingly good. I cried when it ended. Definitely one with massive rereading properties.

3. The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa – Julie never disappoints. I have all of her Fey books. The vampire ones are definitely joining the shelf.

4. Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder – The first book was to die for. I would definitely be happy if Santa filled my stocking with the second one.

5. Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan – I haven’t read it yet, but I got to meet Sarah at a book signing and she read from it. I definitely MUST read it now. Please Santa?

6. Demon Catchers of Milan by Kat Beyer – A great, original story. I would love to have this on my shelf to reread over and over and over again.

7. and 8. The Angelfire Series by Courtney Allison Moulton (books 1 and 2) – This is a series that I’ve only read once and back to back at that. (Unfortunately the third book isn’t out yet.) However, if Santa brought me these two I would reread them CONTINUOUSLY until the third book comes out.

9. Until I Die by Amy Plum – I have the first book and reread it three times in the first week I had it. I loved it that much. I would LOVE to have the second book to do that with. ^_^

10. Green by Jay Lake – I have been DYING to read this. However, I’ve never had the funds to buy it properly so I could read it. Santa would forever be loved if he brought it to me. 

What are you hoping Santa brings you?

 

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that one of their bloggers answer. Everyone is welcome to join! All they ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! It’s super fun and a great way to meet other bloggers.

Today’s top ten is “Top Ten Books  I'd Want On A Deserted Island” O_o To pick just ten was torturous, but I think this would be my final answer. They're the longest of the long (for the most part). 

1.  The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu – Why, you ask? Because it’s the longest book EVER.  I think the first time I read it, it took me six months to make it half way.  It's stupidly long.  If I’m stuck on an island I’m going to need a book that lasts or insanity will take me.  At over a thousand pages this is definitely a lasting book AND it’s entertaining. (At least to me.)

2. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell – For two reasons: one: it’s nearly as long as The Tale of Genji and two I’ve never read it.  Yes, I know, that's like a crime in some book circles.  I'm getting there, honest.  And besides all that this will fulfill (hopefully) the sappy romance requirements of necessary books. 

3. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saaverda – Another super long book and it’s something I should have definitely read by now (and haven’t). I should probably have the original Spanish one too one because it's my heritage that I've been ignoring and two it will make reading it longer because my translating takes time. (I’m so bad at it. Lol.)

4. North and South  by John Jakes – This fulfills the history requirement of being stranded. ^_^ I love civil war set books, and while I haven’t read any in a while; this one is one of the best ones out there. (If I was't stranded I might had chosen The Blue and the Gray for this but it's super short in comparison.)

5. Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey – I love this series and the first book is probably one of the most epic books I’ve read. I strive to write as entertaining as this and hope one day to accomplish that.  This is my favorite of all first person narratives. (And it’s ridiculously long for a YA-New adult book: Warning: Sexual content and violence.)

6. One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights) by Anon. Translated by Richard Francis Burton – Who doesn’t love a good story? And this is a collection of stories told over 1001 nights so technically I could read one a night and it last forever.  I've never read the tales of Aladdin or the Djinn so I figure if I'm stuck somewhere I really should catch up on the origins of those stories.

7. The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm – Because I need my childhood with me.  Since I’m stranded without TV the written version of these stories works just as good. And tell me who doesn't love Cinderella, Snow White or Briar Rose? There the best fairy tales out there. (To my delusional mind anyway.)

8. The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien – The book I have is all three books in one binding. I guess it’s slightly cheating, but it’s still only one book according to my copy. Thankfully as I dont think I would have like the suspense of having to buy the next books the first time I read these.  And who doesn’t take Tolkien along for entertainment on long retreats?

9. Shogun by James Clavell – I’ve only read it once.  But I remember it taking my entire junior year of high school (an hour or two a day) of reading to get through it. It's supposed to be the third book of the series, but I read it, mostly just fine, as a stand alone. Certainly deserted island worthy. 

10. Dune by Frank Herbert – The shortest book on the list page wise, but in writing style it might as well be Tolkien if you’re not paying attention. “Fear is the mind killer” Certainly a appropriate mindset if one is stranded somewhere with no hope of rescue. That certainly makes this deserted island worthy to me.

What do you think? Some great books right? ^_~ What are your picks?

 

Top Ten Tuesday - Favorite Kick Ass Heroines

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that one of their bloggers answer. Everyone is welcome to join! All they ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! It’s super fun and a great way to meet other bloggers.

Today’s top ten is “Favorite Kick-Ass Heroines.” So here they are.  These women can kick ass, so don’t cross them. Ever.

1. Isabelle Lightwood (The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare) – Izzy is dangerous, deadly, and unapologetic with it. She’s also over-protective at times and a bit of a smart mouth too. 

2. Finley Jayne (Steampunk Chronicles by Kady Cross) – Finley is a regular looking girl with behemoth strength, and healing power. She’s got a wicked side that loves fighting and kicking ass.

3. Ellie (Angelfire Series by Courtney Allison Moulton) – Ellie is a demon slayer by night and a high school kid by day. She regularly consorts with angels and demons alike. She had power unlike any other and doesn’t abuse it. 

4. Scarlet (Archers of Avalon Series by Chelsea Fine) – Scarlet grows into a woman that anyone would be scared to cross.  She has an arsenal of weapons at her disposal and is a dead eye with a bow.  She’s not to be trifled with. 

5. Emerson Cole (Hourglass Series by Myra McEntire) – Emerson is fierce.  While not tall enough to be intimidating she makes up for it in attitude and some killer kung fu skills. 

6. Daphne (Mythos Academy by Jennifer Estep) – Daphne is a no nonsense kind of girl. She can also use any weapon handed to her and kill with it. She is one bad ass Valkyrie. 

7. Allison Sekemoto (Blood of Eden by Julie Kagawa) – Allie isn’t a quitter.  She’s generous with her friends and she fights for what she believes in.  She’s got wicked skills with her katana and definitely uses them without remorse. 

8. Yukiko (The Lotus War Series by Jay Kristoff) – She’s blunt and often tactless with it. She’s also apt at demon killing and deception. She’s strong even when the world around her is crashing down and her beliefs are trashed.  She comes through even stronger and skilled. 

9. Tris Prior (Divergent Series by Veronica Roth) – Tris is fierce.  The one thing I remember clearly that she insisted on was “I am brave.” With that as her motto there’s very little that she doesn’t attempt or let intimidate her.  

10. Six (The Lorien Legacies by Piticus Lore) – She is a warrior through and through. She doesn’t believe in quitting but she does have the good sense to know when a fight is futile and to find another way.  Six is superbly smart as well.  I love her thinking process.

So here are my top ten! What are yours?