Monday, April 24, 2017

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. Jen Vincent, Teach Mentor Texts, and Kellee of Unleashing Readers decided to give It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? a kidlit focus.

This post is for sharing what I read last week, what I am currently reading, and what I plan to read.

What I Read Last Week

Last week was a total contemporary bonanza! I started off with two amazing books: A Million Junes and Eliza and Her Monsters. Loved them! And the week continued to be strong packed with solid reads.



What I Am Currently Reading

I am listening to Hope Flames, and I am somewhat acquainted with the town from the novella, which was fun, so I sort of expect more of the same from this one. I am reading Romancing the Throne, which sounds like it could be fun, but the reviews are all over the place. I am just keeping an open mind with this one.



What I Plan to Read

I just could not wait any longer! I am reading Spellbook before a bunch of books that will be published earlier than it, but I am just an eager beaver. I am also pretty amped to read Words in Deep Blue, as I keep seeing raves for it. Since I am doing an admirable job knocking out my ARCs, I randomly selected one of my sports romances for this week, because I just love those sports romances. They are my guilty pleasure.










What are you reading?
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  1. Grace @ RebelMommyBookBlogApril 24, 2017 at 6:48 AM

    YES to A Million Junes!!! Glad to see you enjoyed Eliza. That is one I am interested in. Oh Spellbook of the Lost and Found!! Super excited for that one since I LOVED The Accident Season. Happy reading!!

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 4:33 PM

      AMJ 😍😍😍 I loved The Accident Season too! Sooooooo excited

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  2. VerushkaApril 24, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    Oh goodness, I am off to read your Eliza and her Monsters review. I recently found out about that one, and love the idea of it. I just finished spellslinger and listening to The Trials of Apollo.

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    1. VerushkaApril 24, 2017 at 8:39 AM

      ... but I can't find the review?

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    2. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 4:35 PM

      My review will be posted closers to publication. I will find you on Goodreads

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    3. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 4:36 PM

      I want to read more of Uncle Rick's books. My daughter loves him.

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    4. VerushkaApril 26, 2017 at 7:35 AM

      Great, thank you! And I have to admit, I don't know if I'm going to continue with the Apollo book. Apollo is far more annoying than he is entertaining at the moment.

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    5. Samantha@WLABBApril 26, 2017 at 6:46 PM

      Oh no! I have only read the Percy books. Fun fact: I saw a musical version of PJ and the Lightning Thief off broadway a few years ago, and it was great.

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  3. Kathy MartinApril 24, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    I enjoy sports romances too. I like the looks of a lot of your books but haven't had a chance to read any of them yet. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 4:37 PM

      It's a struggle to select which ones to read. I want to read them all. 😊

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  4. Geybie's Book BlogApril 24, 2017 at 11:23 AM

    Wow.. Glad to read that you enjoyed all the books you read last week. It's an awesome feeling, right? I did have an amazing week. Loved two books I read last week.
    I hope you have a great week and enjoy all the books you're currently reading and planning to read. Happy reading! :)

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 4:38 PM

      Two ah-mazing books in one week is beyond my expectations, but I was glad, because I had hyped them so much in my head.

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  5. pussrebootsApril 24, 2017 at 11:46 AM

    I am adding Eliza and her Monsters to my wishlist.

    It was a busy week of reading, Girl Scouts, the Mandarin Showcase, and boxing up books. Come see what I'm reading.

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  6. Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.caApril 24, 2017 at 12:41 PM

    I really want to read I Believe in a Thing Called Love, it speaks to my Kdrama-obsessed heart. :)

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 4:42 PM

      I have never watched k-drama, but I had students who were obsessed. The book was cute, and the dynamic between the MC and her father was really special.

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  7. Cheriee WeichelApril 24, 2017 at 1:08 PM

    I Believe in a Thing Called Love is on my must read list for this year. I've just put in a request that my library purchase it. I'm going to have to do this for Eliza and her Monsters also.
    Thanks so much.

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 4:45 PM

      Thing Called Love was silly fun with lots of heart. Eliza was a little deeper, and it has artwork and fanfic of the MC's online comic, which was really cool

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  8. Kathryn TApril 24, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    Sam its great to have some guilty pleasures in reading. Enjoy. Looks like a load of great books.

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 4:46 PM

      Gotta do the mindless, trashy,zone out read at least once a week. 😁

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  9. Nise' April 24, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    Gonna check out A Million Junes. 5 star read always get my attention. Love to have to guilty pleasure books in the wings for just the right time. Have a good week.

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 24, 2017 at 9:03 PM

      Henry's books are just magical. I loved them both, but I think I loved AMJ a little bit more. Her writing is ethereal yet down to earth. Just. Loved. It.

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  10. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)April 24, 2017 at 9:59 PM

    Oooh! I love the cover of Rush! I'm glad you've enjoyed the books you've read!

    Here’s my It’s Monday! What are you Reading!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 25, 2017 at 4:00 AM

      Yes. It was a good week. This week has a lot to live up to. Give me a good torso cover, and I know I have a romance in my hand, lol.

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  11. CrystalApril 24, 2017 at 10:34 PM

    I want to get I Believe in a Thing Called Love. I really enjoyed Maureen Goo's last book.

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 25, 2017 at 4:01 AM

      I liked it a lot. It has these over the top moments, but from the way k-drama is described, they are appropriate with keeping with that theme.

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  12. GatheringBooksApril 24, 2017 at 11:16 PM

    Oohlala - such sizzling book covers!

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  13. Carole's Random LifeApril 25, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    A Million Junes is such a wonderful book! I would totally read Hope Flames just because it has a dog on the cover :) I hope you love your upcoming reads.

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 25, 2017 at 6:44 PM

      I want to climb mountains and aver my love for AMJ! Hey, at least there are dogs in the Hope Flames, and it's not just the gratuitous use of dogs on the cover. LOL!

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  14. Lauren StoolfireApril 25, 2017 at 5:28 PM

    I can't wait to read Spellbook of the Lost and Found! Happy reading. :)

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    1. Samantha@WLABBApril 25, 2017 at 6:43 PM

      I just started reading it on the train ride home, and so far, it's really good.

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