At the beginning of 2013, I put together a New Year’s Resolution Post. My #1 goal was to read one book per week, which has proved both challenging and awesome.
I’ve been keeping track of what I’ve read and what I want to read in a very attractive Google Doc, but I thought I’d share my January/February reads with all of you in case you’re looking for a great book (and don’t worry — this post is SPOILER FREE).
Oh! and before I forget, if you plan on buying any of these wonderful reads, do me a solid and use the link below each picture. Thanks…and enjoy!
And now, in no particular order, I give you my January + February Bookshelf.
Have you ever wondered what the classic tale of Cinderella would have been like if the protagonist had been a cyborg? If so, look no further than CINDER by Marissa Meyer. The first installment of the Lunar Chronicles is a fun, quick read with just the right level of sci-fi.
Buy/Borrow/Bust: Buy! It’s already out on paperback, and if you love it, you can buy the second book in the Lunar Chronicles in hardcover.
Best Place to Read It: On an airplane: this page turner will easily get you through a cross country flight. Warning: the strange cover may lead to fellow passengers asking you what you’re reading.
If you’re a fan of Middle Grade novels and classic fantasy, then BRANDON MULL’s bestselling FABLEHAVEN will be a slam dunk. It starts out a little slow, but the world he creates is unique and inspiring. FABLEHAVEN is the first in a series, so if you love it…there’s a lot more where that came from!
Buy/Borrow/Bust: Borrow. You should be able to find this series in your local library. I enjoyed it, but if I could go back and borrow it instead of buying it, I probably would.
Best Place to Read It: On the grass in a beautiful garden with a cup of steaming hot chocolate — that way you’ll feel right at home when you step into Mull’s lovely garden world.
Scott Westerfeld really outdid himself with LEVIATHAN. If you’re not familiar with the steampunk genre, this is a great place to start. Set in a fictional version of WWI, LEVAITHAN tells the story of two teenagers poised to change the fate of Europe…if only they can get the Clankers and the Darwinists to work together.
Buy/Borrow/Bust: Buy! This book is worth owning for the awesome artwork alone, but it’s also a fantastic read.
Best Place to Read It: In the belly of the beast…whether that’s a giant, steam-powered machine or a real live whale is up to you!
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Ransom Rigg’s MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN starts off extremely strong: the prologue absolutely stole my heart. As for the rest of the novel, I enjoyed it…but I found the narrator less than gripping. Still, this book has taken the YA shelves by storm, so it’s worth knowing what all the fuss is about — especially if you like the idea of time travel.
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Buy/Borrow/Bust: Borrow. This is a fun, quick read…but it’s not a “must own.”
Best Place to Read It: This strange tale may give you the chills, so I recommend snuggling up next to a fire on a rainy day and letting Riggs take you on an adventure back in time.
I was surprised by Kiersten White’s PARANORMALCY. I expected it to be just another paranormal tale about a girl and some vamps, but instead I found myself tumbling headfirst into a well spun tale about a girl w/ a pink taser (“tasey”) hired to track down paranormals that turn out to be more human than she expected.
Buy/Borrow/Bust: Borrow — or Nook/Kindle.
Best Place to Read It: While you get your nails done! PARANORMALCY is a fun, paranormal romp…the perfect read to accompany your own indulgences.
Neil Gaiman is a master, and Stardust might just be the crown jewel of his literary collection. You may be familiar with the movie version of Stardust (starring Clare Danes, Robert De Niro, and Michelle Pfeiffer), but I promise you that the novel is worth a read. From the magical land beyond the town of Wall to the beautiful but headstrong fallen Star, there’s a lot to fall in love with in STARDUST.
Buy/Borrow/Bust: Buy! It’s already out on paperback, but you can easily find a hardcover version that won’t break the bank. I actually have a collectors edition that was recently released — and it STILL wasnt’ that pricey.
Best Place to Read It: This romantic fairy tale is perfect for the beach.
I LOVED THIS BOOK. If you love plot twists and learning strange things, you’ll enjoy Craig Clevenger’s story of a man who creates fake identities. Clevenger’s narrative style is similar to that of Chuck Palahniuk, but there’s a tad more heart here (and a lot less ick factor). THE HANDBOOK is crafty and clever, and it made me laugh out loud.
Buy/Borrow/Bust: Buy! Buy! Buy!
Best Place to Read It: At a bar with a stiff drink.
Check back in next month for my March round up. Until then…thanks for reading!
Lauren
I looooooooooove Miss Peregrine! It was one of my favorite reads of 2012. 🙂 I think you have excellent taste, my dear!!
I read Paranormalacy and felt the same way. My daughter loved Cinder.