Top 10 Book Covers of 2011

  My top 10 book covers in 2011 are:
(click the picture above to find out how to participate).

The Night Circus... I just love this cover!  

 Witch Song by Amber Argyle

Have not read...

Incarnate by Jodi Meadows

Have not read....

Crossed by Ally Condie

I just love the covers on Matched and Crossed

Remembrance by Michelle Madow

Have not read...

 Dust and Decay by Jonathan Mayberry

have not read.. I think it is a great horror book cover

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Anathema by Megg Jensen

have not read....

Ingenue by Jillian Larkin

The Pledge by Kimberly Derting

have not read....

Hummm... seems like I like dark covers with girls in capes!! hahaah!   What is on your list?  Can't wait to see!

Crossed by Ally Condie-Review

Crossed by Ally Condie

I read this book because my YA Book Club picked Matched a few months ago.  Here is the goodreads description:

In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky - taken by the Society to his certain death - only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake. Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia nears resolve and certainty about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander - who may hold the key to the uprising and, still, to Cassia's heart - change the game once again. Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever.

I thought this was a good second book in the series. Though the last like 100 pages took place in the same location. That part probably could've moved along a little faster. I am dying to know who Cassia ends up with.. Xander or Ky? I also can't wait to see the cover revel of the third book. I really like the art work on these books. There wasn't a lot of action in this book and I think that is why a lot of people didn't like it.  There was a lot of description.   Also, nothing was answered in this book.  And I mean NOTHING.  Who is the society,  what are those tubes, who is the Rising, who are the farmers... questions!!!!!  But I will read the third book because I am tired of starting series and not finishing them because I start another series!!!

Matched by Ally Condie



Reached by Ally Condie

In My Mailbox (#11)

Another Weekend, Another Mailbox!! This is a feature where we all share with each other the yummy books that showed up at our doors! WARNING: In My Mailbox can lead to extreme envy and GINORMOUS wishlists!! In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren  Head on over to add your blog to the linky link and share your newest acquisitions with other book lovers.

 

This week I got some fun books.  I got 2 books that I saw on the goodreads poll for best children's books of the year which are Won Ton, and Cat Secrets.  I really enjoyed both books too!!  Then I saw that my library had i am maru.  I love little Maru!  Do you know who he is?  I will post some videos so you can see! It's kinda neat each page has a pic of him and then a description in English and Japanese (I think). And then I recived The Apothecary, and Crossed from the library.  I don't normally buy books, EVER.  But sometimes I will for a favorite series.  I own all the books in the Inheritance series so of course I had to buy that book!  I can't wait to read it, though I will read the whole series again first.  Here are some videos of Maru like I promised! 

And one more! Please leave a link so I can see yours!!

Waiting on Wednesday (#6)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, where we have the chance to share what upcoming releases we are on the edge of our seats in anticipation for.

Well this past week I just finished reading Matched by Ally Condie so now I am excited for Crossed which is the sequel to Matched.  Here is the description from goodreads for the second book:   
In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky - taken by the Society to his certain death - only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake.
Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia nears resolve and certainty about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander - who may hold the key to the uprising and, still, to Cassia's heart - change the game once again. Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever.

I love the art work on this book too.  I really think it is a neat idea and it makes me wonder what the third book's cover will look like?  I thought I would put the covers next to each other to compare. What do you think of the art? What is on your waiting for Wednesday?  Leave your link so I can stop by and look!!