30 Day Book Challenge-Day 4

So I've been MIA for a little while. Mostly I was just taking a break from blogging because after almost 3 years it had started to feel like a chore and that is not how I wanted to look at it all. Now I finally feel ready to start posting again. And what better way to start the habit of posting regularly again than doing a 30 day challenge. So for 30 days in August I'll be posting daily for the challenge, and on August 31st I'll post a surprise!
Now, just to put this out there right now, I reserve the right to cheat on this challenge. Cheat as in if it asks for one favorite book...I might put two...or 5.
Let the challenge begin!

FAVORITE BOOK OF YOUR FAVORITE SERIES

There is a never-ending list of series that I love.

And with pretty much all of them, the first book is my favorite. I just love the introduction to the characters, the world, the conflict. That's my favorite part.

Here are a few of my favorite firsts:

A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY BY LIBBA BRAY

The setup for this story is so great. And the world that the girls find is one of my favorites.

THE IRON KING BY JULIE KAGAWA

I didn't really think I would like a whole book about fae. Julie Kagawa made me a lover of fairy stories.

And Ash, ohhh am I a fan of Ash.

VAMPIRE ACADEMY BY RICHELLE MEAD

Yeah, I know a lot of people are over vampires and what not, but I'm not. VA will always be a series that I go back to when I want nonstop action, romance, and suspense. The first book, as I said before, is my favorite. Dimitri <3

AND there is a MOVIE coming out in 2014, which I am super stoked about!

MY BLOOD APPROVES BY AMANDA HOCKING

This is a pretty beautiful story about choices and being free to make the right or wrong choice.

The setup of this premise in the first book is pretty great and really tears you in different directions.

UGLIES BY SCOTT WESTERFELD

One of the first dystopians that I read. Also, being one of the first it's the one that opened up my love for dystopians.

THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY BY JENNY HAN

Oh this trilogy holds a special place in my heart. Never really being a big fan of contemps I started this one not really expecting much. Thank you, Jenny Han for writing the perfect contemp. I couldn't wait to find out how it ended, but didn't want it to end at the same time. And thank you for Conrad. He's pretty wonderful. 

HARRY POTTER BY J. K. ROWLING

Who doesn't love Harry Potter? Even though I haven't read the entire series yet (I'm trying to savor it) I really think my favorite will always be the first. The introduction to the phenomenon

DARKFEVER BY KAREN MARIE MONING

Mainly I read YA, but every now and again another type of book grabs my attention. Urban fantasy has sucked me in and not let me go. Now, urban fantasy romance is not for everyone, and neither is this series, but I do love it. Evil fae. That right there had me hooked. No cute little pixies like Tinkerbell. And then with how everyone raved about Jericho Barrons I had to give it a try. Yep, love it.

As I said, that was a fairly lengthy list. What can I say, I love series :)

What are some of your favorite books from your favorite series?

30 Day Book Challenge-Day 3

So I've been MIA for a little while. Mostly I was just taking a break from blogging because after almost 3 years it had started to feel like a chore and that is not how I wanted to look at it all. Now I finally feel ready to start posting again. And what better way to start the habit of posting regularly again than doing a 30 day challenge. So for 30 days in August I'll be posting daily for the challenge, and on August 31st I'll post a surprise!
Now, just to put this out there right now, I reserve the right to cheat on this challenge. Cheat as in if it asks for one favorite book...I might put two...or 5.
Let the challenge begin!

YOUR FAVORITE SERIES

VAMPIRE ACADEMY BY RICHELLE MEAD

Action, adventure, romance, Dimitri...yeah, I love this series and I CANNOT wait for the movie.

THE SUMMER SERIES BY JENNY HAN

That summer that changes everything. Everyone has one and Jenny Han captures it perfectly. Oh, and Conrad <3

HARRY POTTER BY J. K. ROWLING

I really don't think this one needs explaining.

LORD OF THE RINGS BY J. R. R. TOLKIEN

Or this one...

THE FEVER SERIES BY KAREN MARIE MONING

Fae are so sweet and pretty and cute, right? Nope. KMM shows you how fae really are. Evil, sadistic, and little care for human well-being.

So creepy creatures plus a gruff and mysterious man, lots of action, and magic, you've got yourself one heck of a series.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE BY LAURA INGALLS WILDER

My mom read this entire series to me when I was growing up. Even all the extra stories. I can still remember being even 14 or 15, sitting on the couch, and my mom reading to me. Happy memories :)

30 Day Book Challenge-Day 2

So I've been MIA for a little while. Mostly I was just taking a break from blogging because after almost 3 years it had started to feel like a chore and that is not how I wanted to look at it all. Now I finally feel ready to start posting again. And what better way to start the habit of posting regularly again than doing a 30 day challenge. So for 30 days in August I'll be posting daily for the challenge, and on August 31st I'll post a surprise!
Now, just to put this out there right now, I reserve the right to cheat on this challenge. Cheat as in if it asks for one favorite book...I might put two...or 5.
Let the challenge begin!

A BOOK THAT YOU'VE READ MORE THAN ONCE

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS BY JOHN GREEN

Apparently I am a masochist that likes to have my heart ripped apart on multiple occasions.

THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL BY ANNE FRANK

Even though I know how the story ends, each time I read it I can't help but hope that something different will happen and the family will escape...

THE HUNGER GAMES BY SUZANNE COLLINS

I read this once a few years ago, then again right when the movie came out and it made me mad at stupid things that they changed in the movie

A GREAT AND TERRIBLE BEAUTY BY LIBBA BRAY

The world that is created for this story, the school, the magic...it's just too good not to read more than once.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD BY HARPER LEE

Pretty much my favorite classic.

30 Day Book Challenge-Day 1

So I've been MIA for a little while. Mostly I was just taking a break from blogging because after almost 3 years it had started to feel like a chore and that is not how I wanted to look at it all. Now I finally feel ready to start posting again. And what better way to start the habit of posting regularly again than doing a 30 day challenge. So for 30 days in August I'll be posting daily for the challenge, and on August 31st I'll post a surprise!
Now, just to put this out there right now, I reserve the right to cheat on this challenge. Cheat as in if it asks for one favorite book...I might put two...or 5.
Let the challenge begin!

BEST BOOK YOU READ LAST YEAR

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS BY JOHN GREEN

THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER BY STEPHEN CHBOSKY

REDEEMING LOVE BY FRANCINE RIVERS

INTO THE WILD BY JON KRAKAUER

These four books are all very different but all have some pretty incredible messages and people in them. I would suggest giving them all a try!

The Practice Proposal by Tracy March + giveaways!

Liza Sutherland isn’t looking for love. Not from a charity-auction date she didn’t even bid on and especially not with Nationals first baseman Cole Collins, the guy she obsessed over as an awkward teenager. She won’t get involved with a notorious player, no matter how attractive Cole is. 

Cole Collins is up for contract renegotiation, but after too many late-night parties, he’ll need some positive publicity before he can make the roster. His agent, Frank, pitches Liza as the perfect prop…only Cole didn’t account for Liza no longer being just a teenager with a crush. She’s gorgeous and smart and he’s instantly hooked.

When Frank makes Liza a deal she can’t refuse—a bet she will fall in love with Cole or a cool half mil goes to charity—the game is on. But neither bet on the real feelings that surface. Could a fake fling turn into an official forever?

ebook, 229 pages

                                                                            Published March 11th 2013 by Entangled: Bliss 

                                                         Source: Publisher provided copy. Thank you Entangled Bliss!


I was incredibly excited to start "The Practice Proposal." It has tons of stuff that I love: romance, secrets, and baseball. A romance about baseball was like a dream come true for me, because I LOVE the game. It seemed like the perfect summer read.

"The Practice Proposal" was a quick and cute read, but for me, that's really it. I don't know if I went in with too high of expectations or what but the story itself fell a little flat. 
When you have two people make two different bets that neither of them know about pertaining to love something is bound to blow up in their faces, but even when problems arise, nothing really happens. There is build up to some kind climax, but it never seems to happen and that was a bit disappointing. I was waiting for a really good fight to break out, because if you love someone they are worth fighting for right? 

Other than that it was an enjoyable story that I was able to get through in one sitting, as it's not too long.
It's a cute romance that doesn't take a lot of time to read, so it's a good book to spend a lazy Saturday curled up on the couch drinking a glass iced tea with.
It's sweet and has some adorable moments. So if you're looking for a summer romance to kick off the season, this would be it!

Find The Practice Proposal on:

GOODREADS

AMAZON

BARNES&NOBLE

Find Tracy March at:

WEBSITE

GOODREADS

TWITTER

FACEBOOK

Now, on to the giveaways!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

There is a tour-wide giveaway for a Kindle Paperwhite (US/Canada Only).

Not only do we have the that giveaway, we also have this giveaway. Yep, that's right, two giveaways!

This one is for a Practice Proposal bracelet!

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment telling me who you would like to pull a "Practice Proposal" with. Is it an actor, musician, sports player? Remember, this could end in love ;)

US/CANADA ONLY.

Winner will be chosen randomly.

Make sure to also leave an email to get in touch with you if you win.

This giveaway will run from April 12th-April 20th.

The winner will have 48 hrs to get back to me or a new name will be drawn,

Top Ten Boys That Make Me Wish I Was Fictional.

It's pretty safe to accuse me of being obsessed with books that have a killer romance in it.
I have a lot of book boyfriends. A lot.
Here are some of the guys that make me wish I were fictional and on the same pages as them.


1. Peter from My Blood Approves by Amanda Hocking
  

Dark, brooding, and beautiful. He's my kind of guy.

2. Dimitri Belikov from Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
  
Vampire-ass-kicking hunk of Russian. I wouldn't mind switching places with Rose.

3. Four from Divergent by Veronica Roth
  
Oh, Four. Let's run away together.

4. Noah Shaw from The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
  
He's rude, crass, and conceited...but we love him so much.

5. Etienne St. Clair from Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
  
He made me want to run away to a Paris boarding school. *le sigh*

6. Conrad Fischer from The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
  
This boy and the beach sound perfect. Take me there.

7. Augustus Waters from The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
  
The boy is humorous. But not in an immature way. That kind of humor wins my heart. Every time.

8. Jericho Barrons from Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
  
Powerful, broodingly good-looking, insanely wealthy, frighteningly intelligent, and has exquisite taste. Bottom line: He's the stuff of heroes. ;p

9. Vlad Tepesh from Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
  (He's on the cover...so I didn't really have to think of anyone)
He was so intriguing. I can't wait for book two so I can just lose myself in that one.

10. Trevor from Pivot Point by Kasie West
  (I haven't decided who I picture as Trevor, yet)
Loved him from the beginning. Can't wait to see what happens in book 2!

That's my list of 10 men that have me wishing I lived in between the pages with them.
Who are the guys on your list?