Follow Friday #1!!!

 Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkie.com and this is my first one! Go me!! This week's question: What are you doing to prepare for an upcoming zombie apocalypse and/or the return of Mel Gibson to the silver screen? (Both of which could be terrifying.)  Holy Crap! Two things that terrify me more than anything in the world! Well, let me tell you...if there was a zombie apocalype, I would probably be the one curled up in the fetal position in a corner of the basement with a shotgun (that I have NO idea how to use...really, I'm Canadian...I don't shoot things) praying that they don't find me. In the event that they did...my reaction would more than likely be to jump up and down screaming at their disgusting zombie-ness until they either left me alone or ate me.  Eww Eww Eww!
In the event of a new Mel Gibson? Yeah right, the zombies might be gross and all but they aren't stupid. They got him first. To join in on the fun, here are the rules! 

(Required) Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host: Parajunkie

 

(Required) Follow the Featured Blogger: Amy from Backseat Reader

 

Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing.

 

Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say hi in your comments

 

Follow Follow Follow as many as you can, as many as you want, or just follow a few. The whole point is to make new friends and find new blogs. Also, don't just follow, comment and say hi. Another blogger might not know you are a new follower if you don't say "HI"

 

If someone comments and says they are following you, follow back. Spread the Love...and the followers.

 

That's about it. Easy! Now to check out some great Follow Fridays! Hope to see ya all there!

When Can I Buy It?

Can't wait to get the next book in a series? Dying to know when you can pick up your next read? I know me, and if I am going to drive myself insane waiting for the next in a series of the latest from one of my favotire authors, I would at least like to have a date when my torture will end so I did a bit of browsing today and came up with a list of some up-and-coming realeases that I am dying for!

Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton (Anita Blake #20)

Word has leaked to Anita Blake that hit men are headed for St. Louis- and that she, Jean-Claude, and Richard are the targets.

Click here to visit Laurell K. Hamilton's site and get the first chapter.

When Can I Buy It? June 7, 2011

Jaded by Anya Bast

One woman who’s sworn never to love again.
Two men who can’t help but desire her.
And the magic and passion that binds them together…

Click here to visit Anya Bast's site to learn more.

When Can I Buy It? June 7, 2011

Passion by Lauren Kate (Fallen #3)

Luce would die for Daniel.

And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn’t need to be that way. . . .

Luce is certain that something—or someone—in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime . . . going back eternities to witness firsthand her romances with Daniel . . . and finally unlock the key to making their love last.

Cam and the legions of angels and Outcasts are desperate to catch Luce, but none are as frantic as Daniel. He chases Luce through their shared pasts, terrified of what might happen if she rewrites history.
Because their romance for the ages could go up in flames . . . forever.

Click here to check out Lauren's site to view the trailer and get more info!

When Can I Buy It? June 14, 2011


Sisterhood Everlasting by Anna Brashares

Return to the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants . . . ten years later

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ann Brashares comes the welcome return of the characters whose friendship became a touchstone for a generation. Now Tibby, Lena, Carmen, and Bridget have grown up, starting their lives on their own. And though the jeans they shared are long gone, the sisterhood is everlasting.

Despite having jobs and men that they love, each knows that something is missing: the closeness that once sustained them. Carmen is a successful actress in New York, engaged to be married, but misses her friends. Lena finds solace in her art, teaching in Rhode Island, but still thinks of Kostos and the road she didn’t take. Bridget lives with her longtime boyfriend, Eric, in San Francisco, and though a part of her wants to settle down, a bigger part can’t seem to shed her old restlessness.
Then Tibby reaches out to bridge the distance, sending the others plane tickets for a reunion that they all breathlessly await. And indeed, it will change their lives forever—but in ways that none of them could ever have expected.
As moving and life-changing as an encounter with long-lost best friends, Sisterhood Everlasting is a powerful story about growing up, losing your way, and finding the courage to create a new one.

Click here to visit Ann Brashares' site to read an excerpt!

When Can I Buy It? June 14, 2011

Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum #17)

Where there’s smoke there’s fire, and no one knows this better than New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. 

Click here to head over to Janet Evanovich's page to find out more!

When Can I Buy It? June 21, 2011

Now You See Her by James Patterson

The perfect life

A successful lawyer and loving mother, Nina Bloom would do anything to protect the life she's built in New York—including lying to everyone, even her daughter, about her past. But when an innocent man is framed for murder, she knows that she can't let him pay for the real killer's crimes.

The perfect lie

Nina's secret life began 18 years ago. She had looks to die for, a handsome police-officer husband, and a carefree life in Key West. When she learned she was pregnant with their first child, her happiness was almost overwhelming. But Nina's world is shattered when she unearths a terrible secret that causes her to run for her life and change her identity.

The perfect way to die
Now, years later, Nina risks everything she's earned to return to Florida and confront the murderous evil she fled. In a story of wrenching suspense, James Patterson gives us his most head-spinning, action-filled story yet—a Hitchcock-like blend of unquenchable drama and pleasure.

Check out James Patterson's site to read an excerpt and more!

When Can I Buy It? June 27, 2011

Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian (Midnight Breed #9)

Delivered from darkness, a woman finds herself plunged into a passion that is deeper than midnight.

Wanna read more? Check out Lara Adrian's site!

When Can I Buy It? June 28, 2011

Looks like my June list is looking pretty full already! Can't wait to see what comes out in July!

Summaries and release dates from Barnes and Noble. Make sure you check them out and get your pre-orders!!

My Very First Blog Award!! Yay Me!!!

 Now for the note attached, let's see here...

1. Thank and link to the person who nominated you.

2. Share seven random facts about yourself.

3. Pass the award along to 15 deserving blog buddies.

4. Contact those buddies to congratulate them.

Thanks so much to Lindsay Gray for this award! I am so new to this and love that my hard work is being noticed! Yay me!!!

7 random facts about me:

* I am a HUGE procrastinator. Seriously, if I can put somthing off until tomorrow...I might get to it next week.

* I can't swim. I tried to learn, but since I also have a fear of large bodies of water I didn't succeed.

* I have three children and one Yorkie baby that I love to cuddle with at home.

* I have a mild licorice addiction.

* My very first job was testing batteries in remote control cars when I was 15. It was tons of fun and I miss it.

* I can't leave the house without a pair of earrings on. Not sure why, but I feel naked without them.

* I HATE cooking. Somehow I managed to be really good at it, but I would rather get a tooth pulled than cook on any given day.

Bloggers I love and am passing this award to:

* C. J. Duggan. I LOVE her Guilty Guest Post each week.

* Journey With Books With Books. I think this blog is done great. I enjoy the reviews and love the layout and background.

* Ramblings of a Teenage Novelist. I love the review system here and how honest they are. I usually find myself laughing at something written and that makes it great for me.

* I'm A Book Shark. I loved reading the Armchair BEA's regularly. Great topics and well written.

* Magic Of Reading. This is one of my regular stops. I think it is terrific. Oh, and she randomly posts the most adorable baby animal pics. Awwww....love it!

* Shredded Cheddar. Is there just one thing I like about this blog? Not really...I enjoy it all. P.S. She has great advise and comments!

* E&K. E & K have a family blog which I absolutely love. They also host a new great meme called Forever Family Friday. I haven't had a chance to get in on it yet, but I love it and am looking forward to hopping on :)

* Reading Romances. If you love romances (and I do) you need to check this out. I read regularly.

* J.O. Jones. Author of The Septavalent Stone. I enjoy reading this blog. Every post is unique, well written, and interesting.

* The Secret Life of Books. I love reading her reviews and definitely enjoy her blog. Pretty to look at and fun to read
* Lauren's Book Bag. I absolutely LOVE this blog. It is sooo pretty I think I could just stay there all day!
* Borough of Books. If you are looking for great, organized reviews...come here. I love it
* Tabula Rasa. I just love the layout here. This is a fun blog with great reviews and fun memes regularly.
* The Bookaholic. I just found this blog recently and I gotta say that I really enjoy reading the reviews.
* Forbidden Passions Reviews. This site is great. Awesome interviews, well written reviews, and easy to read. Check it out.

Wow. I actually managed 15. Go me! Hope you all check out these great sites and thanks again :)

Top Ten Tuesday #2

It's that time of the week again for one of my favorite memes hosted by The Broke and The Bookish!

Top Ten Beach Bag Books:

I don't know about you, but I love going to the beach, laying myself down with a cool drink, and reading a great book. Here's my list:

Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen - I love this book. Come to think of it, the first time I read it was last year at a friend's cottage. She gave it to me and said that I HAD to read it. it was a good choice!

The Lake House by James Patterson - I just love JP and will read just about anything by him. I found this was a quick book to get through and it`s perfect for just laying around and reading.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - Great read. Although if you are going to take this book to the beach, you might also want to grab:

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - I just don`t think reading just one is enough. This series is great. Although I haven`t gotten to Mocking yet, so I won`t put it on the list, lol

Anything by Dean Koontz - I can`t pick just one of his. He is one of my favorite authors and I love almost all of his books. They are quick reads, funny, and suspenseful.

Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward - My absolute favorite out of the series and a must-have in my beach bag.

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead - Seriously, any of them would do.

Years by LaVyrle Spencer - This sweet story got me hooked and I have read it dozens of times.   

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen - I recently read this and I absolutely loved it. I would totally read it again on a beach day without hesitation. it is a great story and I can`t wait to see the movie!

Anything by Larissa Ione - What would a day on the beach be without some hot as hell demons and some steamy sex anyway?

So there you have it. My beach bag is full. I`m off for some sun and good reading. What's on your list?

Dead Reckoning Review Time!

I finally have it up! Go me!! Click below to check out my review of Charlaine Harris' Dead Reckoning!!

Book Blogger Hop

Some of my favorite blogs are part of the Book Blogger Hop which is hosted by Crazy for Books.  This weekly Book Party is an amazing opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lovers, make new friends, support each other, and generally just share our love of books! This week, I have decided to join in on the fun!

This week's question:

"What book-to-movie adaption have you most liked?  Which have you disliked?"

I love this question. There are so many movies out that are based on books so it is hard to choose but I think I have found my answers.


One of my absolute favorite book to movie titles has got to be Stand By Me (Titled The Body by Stephen King). "Now he said "sick em boy", but what I heard was..."Chopper, sick balls"" Classic!


One of the movies that I disliked, had to be The Outsiders (S.E. Hinton). I was forced to read this book in high school and I absolutely LOVED it! The movie was decent too...the first time. Watching it again years later...totally not how I remembered. Still highly recommend the book, especially for teens, the movie - not so much.

What are yours?

Theatrical Thursday

This week's pick is a movie that I had really looked forward to and well...see for yourself

Buried

Lead Role: Ryan Reynolds as Paul Conroy

Release: September 29, 2010

Genre: Thriller

Running Time: 95 mins

Director: Rodrigo Cortes

Rating: R

Average Reviews: 3/5 ***

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1462758/

Paul is a U.S. truck driver working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.

I LOVE Ryan Reynolds. I see him more of a comedic actor, but this movie sounded really good to me so I didn’t think I would mind him in it. Seriously…hot guy, Iraqi terrorists, suspense….had all the makings of a good movie in my opinion. So hubby and I decided one night (this was a while ago but still so fresh in my mind it isn’t funny) that we would watch this movie. Now, I am not much of an action movie kinda girl and we find it hard to watch movies together sometimes because we never agree. In his mind (and mine) this was a guy movie so he was not arguing when I said “Ok, let’s see it”. In the car we got and away we went.

At this point, I should say that it usually doesn’t take much to peak my interest. I am a pretty simple girl. As long as a movie has a decent storyline, some type of twist, and some man candy for me…I’m usually good.

If you haven’t seen this movie and still want to…please, avert your eyes now.

Please tell me who is responsible for giving me those 95 minutes of my life back. I would like a full refund.

Did I enjoy this movie? HA! I would have preferred watching one of those irritatingly predictable car chase movies I am always getting dragged to.

95 minutes of Ryan Reynolds = good

95 minutes of ONLY Ryan Reynolds stuck in a box = shoot me…please

Not going to go into more detail than that. Personally, I think I have said enough. If you enjoyed this movie or are still interested in seeing it…enjoy. This was just my opinion and just because I didn’t care for it, doesn’t mean you won’t think it’s the blockbuster hit of the year.

What did you think of it?

Movie information and summary found at IMDB