Sunday

Showcase Sunday #1

This week, it was my birthday, and I got to do some book shopping! I was so excited to re-stack my shelves because I haven't bought many books since Christmas. I tried doing some research online using Goodreads, but after making a list, I walked into the book cover and picked up books I thought sounded good. Here comes my first Showcase Sunday post!

 
The books I got were:

The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

I cannot wait to read this! Already tipped to be the dystopia of the year, it also has a gorgeous cover. I am so excited to have it. Although I do have really high expectations for this one, the whole concept seems fantastic and from what I have already read it seems really interesting. There is a part of the cover that has me completely intrigue. If you look inbetween the tree's, there is clearly a city there. In a destroyed world, I'm really looking forward to finding out why that is there. But, I went to WHSmith for this book.

Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne

I saw this on the shelf and immediately picked up. I wasn't planning on reading this one, and hadn't paid much interest in it, but I vaguely remember seeing a book trailer and thinking it looked good. This is another where I adore the concept. With everything you need, and no parents, you'd think it was great. You could do anything. But, then the world outside is being destroyed. I can't wait to read this one. And it's also set out by days, which is completely different to my usual taste.

Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

I recently tried reading Margeret Stohl's solo debut Icons, but couldn't get into it. The set-up is very confusing and complicated, and after fifty pages I couldn't read anymore. I will definitely pick it up again, maybe later this month, but for now I'm going back to the series I fell in love with.


Pretty Girl Thirteen by Liz Coley

The cover is just gorgeous! I love the colour, the snow globe, everything. And the book itself sounds amazing. I just need to read this one. I think it's going to be so interesting, but also quite dark. There's also this opportunity for a huge amount of mystery and I just really want to know where she has been and why. I haven't heard of this one, but I've just been drawn in.

What books did you receive this week?



11 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! :D Book shopping is such a great way to spend it - I have my next birthday sorted! :)

    I have only read a few pages of The 5th Wave but it is SO good. I hope you enjoy it too. Monument 14 sounds great, I have heard a lot about that one. I have Beautiful Creatures on my TBR pile and I must read it soon :) Happy reading!

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    1. Thank you Zoe! It is, I hope you enjoy your birthday too. I got my parents to keep me at a limit.

      I've read a few chapters and you're write, it's SO, so good! And addictive! You must get around to Beautiful Creatures soon, I need someone to talk to about Ethan Wate. :)

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  2. Happy Birthday! :) I hope you had an amazing day... Well, you obviously did if you got to go book shopping! I reallllyyy want to read Monument 14, so I can't wait for your review. :) Oh, and I LOVED The 5th Wave... As I seem to have mentioned a few too many times on my blog hehe.

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    1. Thank you! :) I had a really good day, thank you!
      I'm so happy you loved The 5th Wave, from what I've read I think I will love it too. And I do recall you mentioning it once or twice...

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  3. Happy birthday :) The last book seems very interesting :) Right now, I am re reading Pride and Prejudice and just finished Alice In Wonderland :)
    Love,
    Dany

    bluebellsandowls.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! :) It does, doesn't it! I've read very little of the classics. I tried Alice In Wonderland the other day but Alice bugged me a little. Although, my childhood was The Secret Garden. Have you read it yet?
      Sophie x

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  4. Happy Birthday Sophie! I hope it was a good one. You got lots of awesome books and "The 5th Wave" looks particularly good :) Happy Reading!

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    1. Thank you - it was! The 5th Wave is SO good! I'm reading it at the moment and I'm finding it quite addictive. xx

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  5. Hey Sophie! I loved loved loved M14, you gave to read it now! It's not what you think it is, it shocked me, but it's brilliant. And Emmy Laybourne is sooo nice! Can't wait to read the 5th Wave! Looks like the perfect book for me. Greta post :)

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    1. Oh and Happy Birthday!! :D

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    2. Yay! I got The 5th Wave yesterday! I'm not jealous anymore, hee. Let me know when you start Monument 14. :)

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