Wed, August 8, 2012
Waiting On: New Books from Authors I Love
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine to shine a spotlight on upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
Mind Games
By Kiersten White
HarperTeen, 304 pages
To be released Feb. 19, 2013
Fia was born with flawless instincts. Her first impulse, her gut feeling, is always exactly right. Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world around her—except when her mind is gripped by strange visions of the future.
Trapped in a school that uses girls with extraordinary powers as tools for corporate espionage, Annie and Fia are forced to choose over and over between using their abilities in twisted, unthinkable ways…or risking each other’s lives by refusing to obey.
In a stunning departure from her New York Times bestselling Paranormalcy trilogy, Kiersten White delivers a slick, edgy, heartstoppingly intense psychological thriller about two sisters determined to protect each other—no matter the cost.
— Goodreads.com description
I adored White’s Paranormalcy series, but am sort of intrigued that they’re calling this new series a “stunning departure.” Interesting!
Crash
By Lisa McMann
Simon Pulse
To be released Jan. 8, 2013
Jules lives with her family above their restaurant, which means she smells like pizza most of the time and drives their double-meatball-shaped food truck to school. It’s not a recipe for popularity, but she can handle that.
What she can’t handle is the vision. Over and over, Jules sees a careening truck hit a building and explode… and nine body bags in the snow.
She has no idea why this is happening to her or if she’s going crazy. It hardly matters, because the visions are everywhere–on billboards, television screens, windows–and she’s the only one who can see them.
But it’s not until the vision starts coming more frequently, and revealing more clues, that Jules knows what she has to do. Because now she can see the face in one of the body bags, and it’s someone she knows. Someone she’s been in love with for as long as she can remember.
— Goodreads.com description
Why aren’t more people still talking about Lisa McMann’s Dream Catch series (Wake, Fade and Gone)? Gosh, I adored it. Can’t wait to read her latest series, and I’m especially pumped it’s going to be a mystery!
Falling for You
By Lisa Schroeder
Simon Pulse
To be released 2013
Rae’s always dreamed of dating a guy like Nathan. He’s nothing like her abusive stepfather—in other words, he’s sweet. But the closer they get, the more Nathan wants of her time, of her love, of her…and the less she wants to give.
As Rae’s affection for Nathan turns to fear, she leans on her friend Leo for support. With Leo, she feels lighter, happier. And possessive Nathan becomes jealous.
Then a tragedy lands Rae in the ICU. Now, hovering between life and death, Rae must find the light amid the darkness…and the strength to fight for life and the love she deserves.
— Goodreads.com description
I am a HUGE fan of Lisa Schroeder’s “The Day Before,” and am looking forward to reading more of her work. This one seems gritty and powerful. Can’t wait!
Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality
By Elizabeth Eulberg
Point, 288 pages
To be released March 2013
A hilarious new novel from Elizabeth Eulberg about taking the wall out of the wallflower so she can bloom.
Beauty is a beast, and it’s been making Lexi’s life miserable. Her mother is spending all the family’s savings on her sister’s beauty pagaent “career” — and her sister is only seven years old. Then there are the girls at school who think their appearance gives them the divine right to everything — including the boy Lexi has a crush on. Lexi’s always been on the periphery — the girl best friend, the girl who guys never think of kissing, the girl with “the great personality.” But enough’s enough — Lexi is going to stop wallflowering and start blooming.
— Goodreads.com description
Ahahahah I love this book title. Love it! And, considering how much I enjoyed Elizabeth Eulberg’s Prom and Prejudice, I definitely have to read this one.
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Lori said:
I’m so excited for all of these!!
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Christina (BookTasty) said:
Ohhh the Eulberg book sounds sooo fun; definitely right up my alley!
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Ginger @ GReads! said:
I am a fan of Lisa McMann’s Gone series, too (in fact I tried to get Magan to buy it this weekend b/c we found it so cheap!). So this next book definitely intrigues me. I’m adding Falling For You to my list, as well. And hello! Love the idea for Elizabeth’s next book.. yay for the not so pretty/popular girl
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Nam said:
The title for “Revenge…” is awesome. I love it when book titles break the mold.
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liz said:
Excited for Mind Games, I love kiersten white’s writing.
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Tara @ Hobbitsies said:
I have mega grabby hands over MIND GAMES. I CANNOT WAIT. Also, I should really read a Lisa McMann YA – I’ve only read her MG!
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Cecelia said:
These are some great WoW picks! I’ve been waiting for White’s Mind Games ever since she mentioned it on her blog, and Lisa McMann’s Crash and the Revenge book sound both thrilling and hilarious by turns. Can’t wait to read these!
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Alexa @ Alexa Loves Books said:
These are some great titles – and I’ve already added a bunch of them to my to-read shelf on GR. I’m especially excited for Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality!
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Iffath said:
All of these, Anna, ALL OF THEM!!!!
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Kate said:
Great choice I can’t wait for these either!
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Cindy said:
Mind Games sounds so good! It’s been on my TBR list for a while now. I have a copy of Falling For You and I can’t wait to read it. These are all great picks
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Mrs. Heise said:
Great choices! White, McMann, Eulberg…so much bookish goodness coming our way soon and all three books sound so awesome!
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Vyki @ On The Shelf said:
These all sounds like really great books! I look forward to trying the ones I haven’t read yet
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Krystianna said:
Great picks! I’m so excited for Mind Games and Crash. They both sound so amazing! I absolutely love their covers as well. I can’t wait for 2013-there are so many great novels coming out next year.
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Sash from Sash and Em said:
MIND GAMES. YES. Looks sooooo good.
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Kait said:
I’ve been dying to read Mind Games! Crash sounds awesome, definitely going to have to put that on my tbr. Falling For You as well! The last one doesn’t sound like something I would like personally.
Awesome picks. :]
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Liz @ Elizziebooks said:
I just drooled at that Falling for You cover. Oh mah gahh. And I seriously cannot wait for Mind Games! I haven’t read her previous series (ugh, book hipster, so hard it hurts.) but I follow her on Twitter and I’m just all “I NEED THIS.” Yes. -Liz
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Ashley said:
I am also so (and I mean *SO*) excited for Mind Games! It sounds fabulous and the cover makes me want to drool.
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Sarah @ Y.A. Love said:
I’m not sure how big a fan of Elizabeth Eulberg I am, but the other books you’re featuring today are all on my TBR list. I’ve only read one other Eulberg book, so I’ll have to get this one a try.
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Amanda @ Vivalabooks said:
I LOVE Kiersten White!! Cannot wait for her new book! Also, I never heard of Crash, but I love the cover! It sounds really good too!
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Mateus Mateus said:
Mind games is totally owsem.
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