May302013

Review: The Program (Program #1) by Suzanne Young

The Program (The Program #1) by Suzanne Young Publication Date: April 30, 2013 Page Count: 408 Published by: Simon Pulse Source: Library Synopsis From Goodreads: In Sloane’s world, true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program. Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land...
Read More »
May292013

Waiting On Wednesday (80) After Eden

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: After Eden (After Eden #1) by Helen DouglasHardcover, 288 pagesExpected publication: November 5th 2013 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens Synopsis From Goodreads: The day Eden met Ryan changed...
Read More »
May272013

Release Day: Unbreak Me by Lexi Ryan - Playlist and Giveaway

Unbreak Me by Lexi Ryan Published: May 27, 2013 Genre: New Adult Romance Event Hosted by Xpresso Book Tours Purchase: Barnes and Noble / Amazon Synopsis: “If you’re broken, I’ll fix you…” I’m only twenty-one and already damaged goods. A slut. A failure. A disappointment to my picture-perfect family as long as I can remember. I called off my wedding to William Bailey, the only man...
Read More »
May262013

Sunday Updates (31)

Inspired by features from The Sunday Post from Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and Sunday Summary from Book Twirps. Received For Review: Leap of Faith by Jamie Blair (Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) Burning by Elana K. Arnold (Courtesy of Random House Children's Books) Tumble & Fall by Alexandra Coutts (Courtesy of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group) All...
Read More »
May252013

Review: School Spirits (School Spirits #1) by Rachel Hawkins

School Spirits (School Spirits #1) by Rachel Hawkins Publication Date: May 14, 2013 Page Count: 304 Published by: Disney-Hyperion Source: eARC from publisher for review Synopsis From Goodreads: Fifteen-year-old Izzy Brannick was trained to fight monsters. For centuries, her family has hunted magical creatures. But when Izzy’s older sister vanishes without a trace while on a job, Izzy's mom...
Read More »
May242013

Jane Austen Giveaway Hop

Announcing the Jane Austen Giveaway Hop May 24-27, 2013 Hosted by vvb32 Reads As you can probably tell from the title of my blog, Waiting For Wentworth, I am a huge fan of Persuasion by Jane Austen. Love it! Must read and swoon on a regular basis. The letter from Wentworth to Anne is the most amazingly romantic thing ever! So (of course) I am giving away ONE paperback copy of Persuasion...
Read More »
May222013

Waiting On Wednesday (79) Hereafter (Shadowlands #2)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: Hereafter (Shadowlands #2) by Kate Brian Hardcover, 320 pagesExpected publication: October 1st 2013 by Disney-Hyperion Synopsis From Goodreads: Rory Miller thought her life was over...
Read More »
May172013

Review: How My Summer Went Up in Flames by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski

How My Summer Went Up in Flames by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski Publication Date: May 7, 2013 Page Count: 320 Published by: Simon Pulse Source: eARC from publisher for review Synopsis From Goodreads: First she lost her heart. Then she lost her mind. And now she’s on a road trip to win back her ex. This debut novel’s packed with drama and romance! Rosie’s always been impulsive. She didn’t intend...
Read More »
May162013

Blog Tour: Drowning in You (Finding Forever in Us #1) by Rebecca Berto – Excerpt and Giveaway

Thank you for stopping by my Tour Stop for Drowning in You by Rebecca Berto presented by Xpresso Book Tours. Find an excerpt below and be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post. Drowning In You (Finding Forever in Us #1) by Rebecca Berto Publication date: April 12th 2013 Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance Synopsis: Secretly crushing Crushed by a tragedy Charlee...
Read More »
May152013

Waiting On Wednesday (78) Wild Cards

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: Wild Cards (Fullriders #1) by Simone Elkeles Expected publication: October 1st 2013 by Walker Books for Young Readers Synopsis From Goodreads: After getting kicked out of boarding school,...
Read More »
May122013

Review: Golden by Jessi Kirby

Golden by Jessi Kirby Publication Date: May 14, 2013 Page Count: 288 Published by: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Source: eARC from publisher for review Synopsis from Goodreads: Seventeen-year-old Parker Frost has never taken the road less traveled. Valedictorian and quintessential good girl, she’s about to graduate high school without ever having kissed her crush or broken the...
Read More »
May112013

Sunday Updates (30)

Inspired by features from The Sunday Post from Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and Sunday Summary from Book Twirps. These are the books I have received in the last few weeks. I am feeling overwhelmed with the amount of books that I want to read. TBR is getting out of control! WHY does there have to be SO many books to choose from? And WHY do so many of them sound really good? I just want...
Read More »
May082013

Waiting On Wednesday (77) In The After

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: In the After by Demitria Lunetta Hardcover, 400 pagesExpected publication: June 25th 2013 by Harper Teen Synopsis from Goodreads: They hear the most silent of footsteps. They are faster...
Read More »
May072013

Book Blitz & Giveaway: Every Little Piece by Kate Ashton

I have a Book Blitz & Giveaway to share with you today! Every Little Piece by Kate Ashton is a contemporary YA novel.  This Blitz is hosted by Xpresso Book Tours. Enjoy! Every Little Piece by Kate Ashton Publication date: May, 2013 Genre: Mature YA Contemporary Synopsis: Secrets never stay in the past. The night before high school graduation changes everything. Lies are told....
Read More »
May062013

Review: Just One Day (Just One Day #1) by Gayle Forman

Just One Day (Just One Day #1) by Gayle Forman Publication Date: January 8, 2013 Page Count: 368 Published by: Dutton Juvenile Source: Purchased Synopsis From Goodreads: When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, there’s an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that...
Read More »
May052013

April Recap and May TBR

I didn't do too bad this month. I managed to read 7 books, Which (obviously) is good for me. So that leaves me 7 books behind on my Goodreads goal. Gah. Whatever. I'm okay with that. I think. For my Goodreads goal this year, I chose the same number of books as I did last year. My thinking was that I didn't want to set my goal too high and be disappointed if I couldn't attain it. I think it will all...
Read More »