Monday, September 8, 2014

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (6)

Happy Monday to all of you wonderful people out there!

It's time for another edition of "It's Monday! What Are You Reading?" In case you can't tell, this might be one of my favorite memes. It's hosted by BookJourney. Each Monday, we share what we are currently reading and what we plan on reading during the week.

Right now, I am waiting on a book to come in the mail for an ARC Tour. This is my first time participating in an ARC Tour, and I'm pretty excited. I think it will be a great way to bring more readers to my blog.

I'm hoping that the copy of Damsel Distressed gets here by tomorrow so I can start reading it and mail it off to the next person in line for the book.

Synopsis:
Hot girls get the fairy tales. No one cares about the stepsisters' story. Those girls don't get a sweet little ending; they get a lifetime of longing

Imogen Keegen has never had a happily ever after–in fact, she doesn’t think they are possible. Ever since her mother’s death seven years ago, Imogen has pulled herself in and out of therapy, struggled with an “emotionally disturbed” special ed. label, and loathed her perma-plus-sized status.

When Imogen’s new stepsister, the evil and gorgeous Ella Cinder, moves in down the hall, Imogen begins losing grip on the pieces she’s been trying to hold together. The only things that gave her solace–the theatre, cheese fries, and her best friend, Grant–aren’t enough to save her from her pain this time.

While Imogen is enjoying her moment in the spotlight after the high school musical, the journal pages containing her darkest thoughts get put on display. Now, Imogen must resign herself to be crushed under the ever-increasing weight of her pain, or finally accept the starring role in her own life story.

And maybe even find herself a happily ever after.


I'm also reading an ARC of My True Love Gave to Me, which is a book with twelve short stories about the holiday season. I was ecstatic when I found out that I was given access to this title because it was one of the top books on my request list. It seems like this book is going to be one of the top books of the holiday season.

Stephanie Perkins is the editor of the book. Some of the authors included in the book are Stephanie Perkins, Rainbow Rowell, Jenny Han, and Gayle Forman. There are also some authors included who I've never read before, so I'm excited to discover their writing.
And just look at that cover! I love it. I can't wait until it's released because I will definitely have a copy of this book on my shelves.

Synopsis:

If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you’re going to fall in love with MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME: TWELVE HOLIDAY STORIES by twelve bestselling young adult writers, edited by international bestselling author Stephanie Perkins.

So far, those are my reading plans for the week. I'll probably start a few more books, but I want to give these two some attention because they are time-sensitive. If I finish them, there will definitely be another book added to my plate.

What are you reading this week? As always, let me know in the comments or leave a link to your post.

Happy reading!






18 comments :

  1. Oh! Damsel Distressed looks so good! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it :D

    Jess @ MyReadingDress

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    1. I've been waiting for it for a while now, so I'm really glad that I have the chance to read an ARC of it. It already has superb ratings on Goodreads.

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  2. oh wow! damsel distressed looks awesome, I may have to go check that one out now
    Here is my Monday

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    1. It really does. I got it in the mail like right after I posted it, and I'm enjoying it so far. I will definitely be buying a copy when it comes out next month.

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    2. ill keep an eye out for when you finish, im dying to know what you think of it

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    3. Please do. I'll definitely be posting a review for it. :-)

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  3. Both of your ARC reads sound totally awesome! :) Especially My True Love Gave to Me, I practically jumped out of my chair in excitement when I first heard of it! I hope you enjoy, and look forward to reading your reviews~

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    1. I am so excited to have it. I love Christmas. I wore two of my Christmas shirts all summer. Oops. lol

      I'll have reviews for both ARCs posted soon. I'll probably have one for Damsel Distressed posted by the end of the week or over the weekend. I only have a week to read it before I ship it to the next person.

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  4. I'm not sure why I'm in the Christmas mood already, but that holiday anthology looks like a lot of fun. I like that cover too! Will definitely be picking that one up, hope the stories are good.

    Happy reading.

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    1. I'm in a Christmas mood too. I went to Hallmark the other day and pre-ordered the Olaf and Elsa ornaments, and I want them now. I get ready for Christmas literally the day after Halloween! But I really just need the cold and the snow. I'm too pale to function in this heat.

      And so far, the stories are good. The Rainbow Rowell one is literally perfection on a page. I love it.

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    1. I've never heard of that. Or maybe I have and just can't remember. It's too early in the morning.

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  6. The Holiday stories looks perfect for Christmas! :) Have a great reading week.

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    1. So far, they are. I've read a New Year's Eve one (and I love New Year's Eve), and a Christmas one. I can't wait to read more of them.

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  7. Ooh I can't wait to read My True Love Gave To Me, I'm going to buy it ASAP and then put it aside until Christmas, I'm looking forward to your opinion about it. Damsel Distressed sounds great too, I'm going to add it to my TBR list.
    Happy reading! :)

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    1. Oh, I understand. I'm probably going to buy a copy of My True Love Gave to Me and re-read it after Thanksgiving.

      And I'm liking Damsel Distressed so far. I am going to try to read at least half of it today.

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  8. I can't wait either ! My true love looks sooo good !

    And I just wanted to let you know that I tagged you for the book life tag !
    Here's the link for more information ! :)
    http://gloriatheviolinist.blogspot.be/2014/09/the-book-life-tag.html

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    1. It is so good so far. Rainbow Rowell's story is the opening story, and I am so in love with it.

      And thanks! I'll have to do that soon because you and one other person tagged me in it. :)

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