Friday, 31 December 2010
Dear Followers...
My first year as a book blogger summed up. Farewell 2010!
Sooo seems as everyone’s done this and I have a few spare minutes and I LOVE surveys I decided to hop on board and get one done myself! I’m also going to be doing my own version of this announcing my book of the year and other favourite books in early January so keep your eyes peeled for that! This post is everywhere at the minute but it can be originally linked back to Jamie at The Perpetual Page-Turner.
Best Book of 2010 Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly one word. AMAZING.
Worst Book of 2010 Twelve days of Christmas by Trisha Ashley. Just really didn’t click with that one.
Most Disappointing Book of 2010 Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel. I was SO excited to read this and everything about it disappointed me right down to our UK cover.
Most Surprising Book of 2010 Actually have to say the book I just finished the last book of 2010 The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate I wasn’t sure what I was going to make of it but I really enjoyed it. Review will be coming in 2011!
Best Series Discovered in 2010 The Perfect Chemistry series by Simone Elkeles those Fuentes boys are damn fine! Can’t wait for the last book Chain Reaction in 2011 *fan girl squee*
Favourite New Authors you Discovered in 2010 Simone Elkeles, Lauren Oliver, Lauren Kate, Tabitha Suzuma to name a few.
Most Hilarious Read of 2010 Either Looking for Alaska by John Green or City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. Plenty of LOL’s with those books.
Most Thrilling, Unputdownable Book in 2010 Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead I have nothing but love for that book.
Book You Most Anticipated in 2010 Again Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead and it didn’t disappoint. Like at all.
Favourite Cover of a Book you Read in 2010 Holy smokes this one’s hard! Probably Fallen by Lauren Kate
Most Memorable Character in 2010 Alex and Carlos Fuentes & Rose and Dimitri from Vampire Academy I can’t choose between them and you won’t make me!
Most Beautifully Written Book in 2010 Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly such a gorgeously told story.
Book That Had The Greatest Impact on You in 2010 Definitely has to be Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma. That book just completely changes the way you think and rips your heart out.
Book You Can't Believe You Waited Until 2010 to Read The Mortal Instruments series for sure- I still need to read City of Glass!
Favourite Review That You Wrote in 2010 Either the review I wrote for Forbidden or Revolution. I put a lot of thought into them and they’ve had so much positive feedback.
Best Moment of Book Blogging in 2010 So many. It’s been my first year of blogging so all of it’s been incredible. Getting followers and finding out that people are actually interested in my opinions. Getting picked up by publishers to review their books. Getting signed books from favourite authors. Interacting with so many wonderful bloggers and authors. Getting to meet fellow book blogger and good friend Ellie for the first time. All of it’s just been fantastic!
New Favourite Book Blog You Discovered in 2010 With it being my first year as a blogger all of the blogs I’ve discovered have been wonderful and new to me. My personal favourites and the bloggers that made me feel so welcome though are Ellie & Rach (duh) Leanna, Luisa, Amanda, Vicki, Lyndsey and Ginger. I’ve come to know and love these girls’ lots :)



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Review for Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

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Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Blogger Resolutions and Books to read in 2011


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Review for City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
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4 star review
Friday, 24 December 2010
Merry Christmas!
I just wanted to take a moment to wish all of my followers a very merry Christmas. I’ll be taking a break from the blog tomorrow and Boxing Day but will be back to normal on Monday until New Year. I hope you all have a relaxing peaceful Christmas with your friends and family and get plenty of brilliant books from Santa! And to those who don’t celebrate Christmas I hope you have a wonderful day whatever you’re up to.
Speak to you all soon
Jess x
Review for Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

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5 star review
Follow My Book Blog Friday!
Hello to all my wonderful followers and to hopefully some potential new ones! This Friday I’m participating in Follow my Book Blog Friday that’s hosted over at Parajunkee's View. If you wish to take part please stop by there and sign the Mr Linky.
This week's question is...
What are your plans for Christmas day?
My answer: On the day itself me and my family are going to have a really lazy day and just relax. No doubt I’ll pull on my new PJ’s and slippers that I traditionally get every year, grab a blanket and sit on the sofa all day switching between reading, watching Christmas TV, watching films, playing cards and eating with my family. Christmas day at my house is a time to chill and the big family get together is always on boxing day so that’s always something to look forward to when the big day is all over! This Christmas is my little cousins first Christmas with us as she’s adopted and I can’t wait to see her on boxing day. This Christmas is going to be a very special one indeed!
How will you be spending this Christmas? Please feel free to leave me the answer in the comments or link to your post! Merry Christmas and happy hopping!

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Thursday, 23 December 2010
Review for Matched by Ally Condie

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4.5 star review
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Review for Twelve Days of Christmas by Trisha Ashley
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Saturday, 18 December 2010
In My Mailbox!
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Hey guys, this is my first IMM post in weeks due to- as a lot of you may know- computer problems. I wanted to do an IMM before Christmas to show you what I’ve got over the last few weeks. I bought wayyy too much and it would take ages to show you them all so I’ve just picked out the highlights ;)
For Review/ Won
The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate (Random House)
Alpha by Rachel Vincent (Won from Book Chick City)
The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney (ARC, Random House)
Bumped by Megan McCafferty (ARC, From the lovely author herself and yes it is signed to me! Eep!)
Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin (Bloomsbury)
From Notting Hill with Love... Actually by Ali McNamara (Won from One More Page)
Bought/ Gift
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A. S. King (From Rach)
The Lying Game by Sara Shepard
My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder
Dark Heart Forever by Lee Monroe
So as you can see I got a whole load of greatness whilst I was away. I was really made up about all of these especially Bumped, Megan is one of my favourite authors so to have a signed ARC is amazing. I also got my Christmas present from Rachel Please Ignore Vera Dietz through the post today so I just want to say a big thank you to her for that and as always thank you to the bloggers and publishers mentioned for my books! Hope your all having a great weekend. If you’ve read any of the books I got this week and want to leave me a comment letting me know what you thought please do and make sure you leave me a link to what you got in your mailbox. Here’s to another great week of reading ahead made even more special by Christmas, I hope all my fellow book junkies get PLENTY of books under the tree next week. Happy Christmas everyone :-)


2011 Debut Author Challenge
Hi guys! I will be participating in the 2011 debut Author Challenge hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren.
Being a UK blogger I’m going to be switching between UK debuts and US debuts. Here’s a list of some of the books I might read for the challenge...
Across The Universe by Beth Revis (UK and US debut)
Haven by Kristi Cook (US debut)
Bumped by Megan McCafferty (US debut)
Wither by Lauren DeStefano (US debut)
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand (US debut)
Inside Out by Maria V Snyder (UK debut)
The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff (UK debut)
Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton (US debut)
The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney (UK and US debut)
Entangled by Cat Clarke (UK debut)
Wake Unto Me by Lisa Cach (US debut)
Clarity by Kim Harrington (US debut)
Like Mandarin by Kirsten Hubbard (US debut)
So as you can see I have a lot to choose from and there’s plenty more where that come from! I’m really looking forward to doing this challenge for the first time and discovering some new authors next year. Wish me luck!

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Friday, 17 December 2010
Book Bloggers Hop & Follow My Book Blog Friday!
Hello to all my wonderful followers and to hopefully some potential new ones! This Friday I’m participating in The Book Bloggers Hop which is hosted by Jennifer at Crazy for Books and Follow my Book Blog Friday that’s hosted over at Parajunkee's View. If you wish to take part please stop by there and sign the Mr Linky.
This week's question from The Hop is...
What do you consider the most important in a story: the plot or the characters?
My answer: I think it’s very important to have both. Although if a book has brilliant characters that I come to think of as friends I definitely get more into the story because I care about what’s going to happen to them next. I think a story can survive with great characters but a not so great plot where as if you have a fantastic plot but unlikeable characters the plot sometimes isn’t strong enough to stand alone if you don’t really care what happens to the people the story centre’s around.


Thank you for stopping by my blog!! Please leave me a link back to yours
if you are a new follower so I can return the hello :-)
Jess x
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Thursday, 16 December 2010
British Books Challenge 2011
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Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Calling all Vampire Academy fans!
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that I recently done a guest post over at the lovely Stephanie’s blog Books Are a Girl’s Best Friend on my favourite vampire series Vampire Academy. Steph and I would very much appreciate you going over to check it out and make sure you have a read of Stephanie’s blog while you’re at it. She’s one of my favourite bloggers and I think y’all would love her and her blog! Click HERE to read my fan girl squee of awesome post and make sure you enter Steph’s giveaway of your choice of either Vampire Academy or Last Sacrifice! Doesn’t get much better than that right?
Happy reading until next time
Jess x
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Review for You Against Me by Jenny Downham
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Friday, 10 December 2010
Christmas Questionnaire!
Hey guys, I found this holiday tag on youtube and was feeling in a really Christmassy mood so decided to do it and share it with you all. I’ve added a few of my own questions in to give it my own style. If any of you want to do this then feel free as long as you link back to me. If you decide to do it leave me a link in the comments so I can check out your response or if you just generally want to comment that’s fine too :-)
1.) Favourite holiday destination?
Home I really do think there’s no place like home during Christmas. Although if I had to choose somewhere other than home I’d pick New York there’s just something about New York at Christmas.
2.) Favourite ornament or decoration?
I have two there’s this bauble with a mouse and a snowball that has my name on it that I’ve had since I was a baby and more recently a me to you bear bauble that I bought last Christmas. I LOVE me to you bears.
3.) What are you doing for the holidays?
On Christmas eve I think me and my family are just having a really relaxed day in our PJ’s watching films, wrapping presents and for me reading! Then on Christmas day I’m going to be opening presents, visiting my cousin because it’s her first Christmas with us, eating and probably doing more reading and film watching! And then on boxing day my whole family’s going to get together for a buffet and celebration.
4.) Are you a late or early christmas shopper?
I’m kind of in the middle. I started early this year with having my cousin to shop for but now it’s getting mid-way into December and I haven’t got everything yet so I guess I’m kind of scattered.
5.) Who usually cooks holiday dinners?
It’s actually usually my dad if it’s just my family because my mum will sometimes have to work on Christmas or if it’s a big family meal then my nan cooks the main meal and my parents and aunties will each bring a desert or drinks.
6.) Do you live where it snows?
Yes I live in England so we get quite a good winter here!
7.) One thing that makes you happiest at christmas?
It sounds corny but I love shopping for other people’s presents. I always put a lot of time and thought into it and I love knowing that the person I’m buying for is going to love their present on Christmas morning. I actually love giving presents more than receiving them.
8.) What do you want most for christmas?
Books? Duh? And for my family and friends to have a lovely relaxing fun Christmas.
9.)What's your favourite holiday drink?
Hot chocolate and wine…not together mind!
10.) Favourite Christmas song?
Santa baby! Love that song!
11.) Favourite Christmas film?
I have so many The Holiday, Love Actually, Bridget Jones’ diary, Elf, The Muppets Christmas Carol to name a few.
12.) Favourite Christmas book?
I really like The Gift by Cecilia Ahern it has a really lovely Christmas moral.
13.) What is at the top of your list this Christmas?
A lot of books! Fixing Delilah, Anna and the French Kiss, Pegasus and The Lying Game and some nice cosy PJ’s and slippers to snuggle down in to read my books!
14.) What is most important to you about the holidays?
Having a time of year to relax and spend with my family, seeing them happy and having fun together. That’s what Christmas is all about after all!
So there you have it, I love these questions and hope some of you decide to do them too so I can find out if you guys have any Christmas traditions! Hope you’ve had as much fun reading this as I have doing it!
Review for Sing Me To Sleep by Angela Morrison
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4.5 star review
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Review for Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead (A Spoiler Free Review)
This is the last book in the Vampire Academy series. Although this review will contain NO spoilers from Last Sacrifice by talking about the plot there may be unintentional spoilers from earlier books in the series.
The Vampire Academy series is by far my all-time favourite series. Last Sacrifice is the highly anticipated last book in the series and so when I was offered the chance to read this book early before its release date I jumped at the chance. When it arrived I had the stupidest grin on my face all day long and started it as soon as I could. I read this 584 page book in two sittings, and I have to say that this is now my favourite book in the series, it surpassed my greatest expectations. It was so. Damn. Good!
Last Sacrifice starts off with only two days having passed since where Spirit Bound left off. Rose is awaiting execution for the murder of Tatiana the vampire queen- wrongful execution at that. Time is running out for Rose can Dimitri pull through for her one last time before it’s too late? Meanwhile best friend Lissa is trying to prove Rose’s innocence in finding out who really killed the queen whilst trying to compete for the royal throne. Can Lissa be queen? Does she even want to be? With the odds against Lissa and Rose both girls find themselves relying on enemies and questioning the people they trust. It’s a race against time and both girls realise that to help one another they may have to sacrifice the very thing that matters to them most…each other.
The Vampire Academy series has one of the most layered plots that I’ve ever come across in Young Adult fiction. The world that Richelle Mead has created has so much depth and story. There’s so much going on that your constantly gripped wanting to know what happens next. This vampire world is a world that I love to be in, it’s so well developed that it actually feels like a real place.
I think what makes Vampire Academy shine and stand apart from other vampire fiction is that it’s totally original. It’s like no other vampire series that I’ve ever read which is so hard to come across after the success of Twilight. I love that it’s nothing like Twilight and other books out there and is confident enough to stand on its own and do its own thing. Vampire Academy has no weak spots. Everything’s strong and nothing lets it down. The plots original, the characters are hugely likeable, the writings flawless. The series is simply perfection.
What I find really fresh about this series is that although there’s an amazing love story, at this books heart is a story about friendship. Deep, loyal, true friendship between two wonderful yet very different girls. Rose and Lissa are brilliant role models for teen readers everywhere, and it’s great to find a series that values true friendship above all else.
The characters in this series are all wonderful. I would love every single one of them as a friend. Rose is sassy, feisty, fearless, smart and strong and is my all-time favourite heroine. Head strong and confident girls of all ages will look up to and respect her. Fearless Rose, Kind hearted Lissa, Godlike Dimitri, Loyal Christian and snarky Adrian have come to feel like my own best friends. They each have such brilliant, vivid personalities and reading Last Sacrifice felt like saying goodbye to old friends so much so that I tried to slow my reading down towards the end when it dawned on me that I was getting closer and closer to those final pages. Of course I couldn’t do it though it was just too good!
Last Sacrifice has one of the best plots I’ve ever come across with never a dull moment making it impossible to put down. Each chapter reveals something new and answers questions that fans of this series have been dying to know. The writings incredible and Richelle definitely ends this series on a high note. I can’t imagine fans of Vampire Academy being disappointed with the final book at all. I haven’t really gone into the plot that much with this review because I want to keep it spoiler free but you will not be disappointed. All of your questions get answered and so many new things happen along the way. The romance is hot, the betrayals deadly and the writing superb and although everything gets concluded things definitely end on a very interesting note for Richelle Meads new spin off series.
I’m so, so sad to see this incredible series come to an end. I’ve loved every minute spent in this world with such a wonderful cast of characters. I can’t wait for more news on Richelle’s spin off series if it’s even half as good as Rose and Co’s story I’m sure were going to be in for a real treat and I really hope the characters from this series make some appearances!
If you haven’t read this series yet you are truly missing out on something special. I recommend Vampire Academy to everyone who asks me for book recommendations and never have they been disappointed. Fans of this series are going to be blow away by this grand finale. Honestly guys I can’t even put into words how much I love this series and how you all need to check it out, in fact what are you waiting for? Why are you still reading this? Go read it now, now, now! Only the highest of recommendations for my favourite series. 5 stars.
My Rating 5/5 stars *****
Thanks go to Razorbill/Penguin for sending me this book for review.

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Monday, 6 December 2010
Where have I been!?
Hello my fellow book lovers, so you may or may not have noticed that I’ve been MIA as of late. My computer has died. Yes died- but it is getting fixed! It’s taking a little longer than planned though due to waiting on parts to be ordered in. I’m hoping to get it back sometime this week and I can’t wait for things to get back to normal. I’m missing blogging and you guys so much.
However because the computer being fixed is taking longer than planned my brothers agreed to let me use his laptop to get the all-important reviews done so there will be some life on Jess Hearts Books but until my PC is back I won’t be doing any memes and things will just be kept to an all-round minimal. Service will continue as normal as soon as the computer is back though so don’t worry and like I say I’m hoping it’s not too long now.
I’ve got some great reviews coming up for you. One being the all mighty review for Last Sacrifice amongst others. I’ve had some really great books come my way so although I can’t remember every book I bought over the last couple weeks I will be showing the highlights when things are back to normal, one such book being a personalised ARC of Bumped by one of my favourite authors Megan Mccafferty! So excited for that one. I’m currently reading Matched which I started last night and I only have 100 pages left! It is so so good! I’m really loving it so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for a review on that coming soon.
Lastly I’d like to say a big thank you to everybody whose emailed me or tweeted me wanting to know if I was ok and what was happening with Jess Hearts Books. Don’t worry I’m still here and will be back with you all soon! But until then thanks for your support and happy reading until next time!
Jess x
Monday, 15 November 2010
Review for Delirium by Lauren Oliver

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4.5 star review
Sunday, 14 November 2010
In My Mailbox!
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Hey guys, well I broke my book buying ban this week BUT I was still really good and only bought books on special offer that were too good to pass up on! I also got some books for review and an early Christmas present! So let’s get to the good stuff and bring out the books!
Stefan's Diaries by L J Smith (bought in a buy one get one free on children’s books offer, the book I got free was a Christmas present for my cousin)
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn (Christmas present from my brother, yes he is awesome!)
Black Swan Rising by Lee Carroll (for review from Random House)
Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen (for review from penguin)
Welcome to My World by Miranda Dickinson (bought in a 2 for £8 offer)
I Heart New York by Lindsey Kelk (bought for £2 from Tesco! What a bargain!)
Twelve Days of Christmas by Trisha Ashley (bought as the second book in the 2 for £8 offer)
So that’s what I got this week! Lots of lovely Christmassy books to get me in the festive spirit and a lot of good bargains! I was so excited when I received a review copy of Bright Young Things through the post this week. I’m a big fan of Anna Godbersens Luxe series so I can’t wait to start this one! Hope your all having a great weekend. If you’ve read any of the books I got this week and want to leave me a comment letting me know what you thought please do and make sure you leave me a link to what you got in your mailbox this week. Here’s to another great week of reading ahead!

Friday, 12 November 2010
Book Bloggers Hop & Follow My Book Blog Friday!
Hello to all my wonderful followers and to hopefully some potential new ones! This Friday I’m participating in The Book Bloggers hop which is hosted by Jennifer at Crazy for Books and Follow my Book Blog Friday that’s hosted over at Parajunkee's View if you wish to take part please stop by there and sign the Mr Linky.
This week’s question from the hop is…
"If you find a book that looks interesting but is part of a series, do you always start with the first title?"
My answer: Always, always, always! I’m very particular about reading books in order. Even if it’s a spin off series that catches my eye I will always read the first series first- just because I don’t want to feel like I’m missing out on something and if the books are great then I’d want to read them in their proper order. Before I buy a book I always check up on the author and see if they’ve released anything else before it because sometimes I even like to read an author whose books aren’t necessarily part of a series in order of the release date especially if old characters make a brief re-appearance. Like Sarah Dessen’s books for example she’s famous for doing that. So I guess to cut this answer short I would never EVER read a series out of order I can’t think of anything worse!
Well I hope your all enjoying my blog and I hope some of you decide to follow! Feel free to leave me a link to your blog and let me know your answer to this week’s question. It’s great to have you all here!
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Thursday, 11 November 2010
Covers So Lovely We'd Lick Them! (3)
Hey folks! It’s Thursday so that means it’s time to get those tongues at the ready! Covers So Lovely We’d Lick Them is a new feature co-created and co-hosted by LadyViolet and Jess Hearts Books where we show off a book cover which we find so damn scrumptious that we'd actually be willing to lick it! Every Thursday we each pick a different cover to gush about so check both blogs!
My Pick for this Week
Like last week’s pick what I love about The Twins Daughter is the bold colour used for the background and then the shadows of the people. I think it gives a really mysterious feel to the book which really sucks me in and makes me want to discover more about it. In fact many months ago now I added this one to my wish list without knowing that much about it – the pretty cover lured me in! I now own this book and although I haven’t read it yet it sounds fantastic and I can’t wait to get around to it. I’m quite a girly girl so I’m very attracted to the bright pink used for this book- it definitely makes it stand out! The font’s gorgeous, and I love how the apostrophe looks almost like a tear – very intriguing! I pronounce this book lickable! P.S Is it just me or does in between the girls look like a dagger with a drop of blood dripping off it? I’ve only just noticed this! Spooky!
So that’s my cover for this week. Feel free to leave me comments letting me know what you think of this feature and if you ever get insane lust over a book cover, does a lovely cover influence you buying the book? Let me know and don’t forget to stop by Rachel’s blog to find out what cover she’d like to Lick this week!
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Monday, 8 November 2010
Review for Jemima J by Jane Green
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Sunday, 7 November 2010
In My Mailbox!
In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Hi guys, well it’s been 2 weeks now since I last bought a book. How good am I being?! But like last week I did still get some books in the post for review so let’s bring out the books!
For Review
The Long Weekend by Savita Kalhan (signed)
Split by a Kiss by Luisa Plaja (signed)
Swapped By a Kiss by Luisa Plaja (signed)
Delirium by Lauren Oliver (arc)
Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan (arc)
So that’s what I got this week! BIG, HUGE , thank yous to my book fairy Luisa for sending me a brilliant little bundle of awesome and to Savita for sending me her book to review! So excited to read all of the books I got this week they all sound amazing! And hello? Delirium? OMG! Hope your all having a great weekend. If you’ve read any of the books I got this week and want to leave me a comment letting me know what you thought please do and make sure you leave me a link to what you got in your mailbox this week. Here’s to another great week of reading ahead!

Friday, 5 November 2010
October Round Up & Book of the Month!
Hi guys well this post is coming a little later than I would have liked due to no blogging from me at the start of this week because I was really poorly, but it’s here now! And I love doing these posts so let’s get on to it!
This is a post in which I’m going to share with you my highs and lows reading wise of the month and my favourite books for different categories depending on what you’re looking for. First of all though I’m going to start off by announcing the overall book of the month which means that it was my very favourite read and one that I would absolutely recommend to everybody so without further delay…
October’s book of the month is… Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly!
Not only is Revolution Octobers book of the month, but this is also my favourite book of the year so far. I just absolutely adored everything about it and would recommend it to absolutely anyone and everyone. To find out more about Revolution stop by my review for it here.
Best Plot: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
Best Writing: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
Best Cover: Torment by Lauren Kate
Best Characters: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
Best Ending: Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
Best Romance: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
Most un-put-down-able: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
Most Memorable: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
Best Moral: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
Top 3 Most Recommended Books: Revolution, The Body Finder and gah I can’t choose! Torment and Crescendo tied.
Bookish Highlights of the month
Getting some truly amazing arcs to read through the post. Launching mine and Rachel’s new feature, discovering my favourite book of the year, Rachel buying me some books just for the hell of it! And hosting my very first contest :) lots this month!
Bookish Lows of the month
I don’t think there have been any to be honest. Losing a follower but I guess that’s been it! Oh and going on a book buying ban that’s never fun but it has got to be done!
Book’s I’m looking forward to in November
Being on a book buying ban this doesn’t really apply to me this month. Although I would love to get my own copy of The Body Finder because I really loved that book! And I have a very special arc that will be making its way to me in November that I am HUGELY excited about! Don’t want to say too much about it yet but stay tuned to find out what it is!
So there you have it my October reading! Very Revolution filled! I really hope you’ll check out my book of the month Revolution it really is wonderful. All links lead to reviews and other goings on on the blog. Feel free to leave me a comment, I would appreciate them! Here’s to another month of great reading ahead! :)

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Book Bloggers Hop & Follow My Book Blog Friday!
Hello to all my wonderful followers and to hopefully some potential new ones! This Friday I’m participating in The Book Bloggers hop which is hosted by Jennifer at Crazy for Books and Follow my Book Blog Friday that’s hosted over at Parajunkee's View if you wish to take part please stop by there and sign the Mr Linky.
This week’s question from the hop is…
"What are your feelings on losing followers? Have you ever stopped following a blog?"
My answer: Luckily I’ve only ever lost 2 followers before and I honestly don’t mind. I mean you win some you lose some. You can’t please everybody and I usually gain a new follower within the week to make up for that one I’ve lost. If I lost a regular for whatever reason I think I’d be more upset. The thing is there are so many brilliant blogs out there and you can’t keep up with and follow all of them so for me it’s about selecting those special few that you really enjoy. For that reason I really appreciate those followers that come back week after week and leave me a comment. It shows that they enjoy my blog and care about what I have to say. So I guess to sum up if it’s someone whose just clicked follow and never looked at my blog again no I don’t mind but if it were a regular follower it would hurt a lot.
I myself haven’t yet stopped following a blog. When I started blogging I would follow everyone and anyone but these days I’m pickier about who I follow because I follow so many cool people already. I do have a soft spot for newbie bloggers though it’s always interesting to follow somebody from scratch and watch how their blog develops, I think seeing your followers go up is always so exciting at the beginning and I would love to give somebody that feel good “what I say really matters, this blog is going to work!” feeling so it encourages them to keep blogging :)
Well I hope your all enjoying my blog and I hope some of you decide to follow! Feel free to leave me a link to your blog and let me know your answer to this week’s question. It’s great to have you all here!
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Thursday, 4 November 2010
Covers So Lovely We'd Lick Them! (2)
Hey folks! It’s Thursday so that means it’s time to get those tongues at the ready! Covers So Lovely We’d Lick Them is a new feature co-created and co-hosted by LadyViolet and Jess Hearts Books where we show off a book cover which we find so damn scrumptious that we'd actually be willing to lick it! Every Thursday we each pick a different cover to gush about so check both blogs!
My Pick for this Week
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto (US edition)
Do I really have to explain this week’s pick? I mean just LOOK at it! I think the cover for Halo is my all-time favourite cover ever. I love how unlike a lot of paranormal romance it’s a bright golden yellow making it positively glow and stand out from the rest on the shelf. I have my own copy of this book and the detail to it in person is simply gorgeous. Taking off the dust cover the actual book is a deep rich chocolate brown with gold lettering. I just want to eat this book up! Everything about it is stunning from the sunrise/set to the shadows of the angel and the boy. Our UK edition is slightly different the covers darker giving it a more sunset effect and the characters are on the other side of the book. I like our UK one but I’m not as in love with it as the US cover I personally don’t think they should have changed it at all. This is probably because I lusted after Halo and its cover months before it came out so seeing it differently just looks a little odd to me. This book just screams romance and with it being about angels just adds the cherry on top of the cake for me. I’m in huge cover lust with this one and can’t wait to read it!
So that’s my cover for this week. Feel free to leave me comments letting me know what you think of this feature and if you ever get insane lust over a book cover, does a lovely cover influence you buying the book? Let me know and don’t forget to stop by Rachel’s blog to find out what cover she’d like to Lick this week!
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