Top Ten Tuesday: Book To Movie Adaptations

November 10:
Top Ten Book To Movie Adaptations I'm Looking Forward to and/or Still Need To Watch

1. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - This has got to be one of my most anticipated movies of 2016!! I adored the book so much, and I'm especially excited to see Sam Claflin as Will. It's going to be awesome. I'm totally going to bawl my eyes out through the whole thing, but I can't wait!!

2. The Martian by Andy Weir - I picked up this book because the hubby really wanted to see the movie, and I ended up enjoying it so much more than I expected to! I can't wait to see the movie now!


3. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth- I read this book a few years ago, and remember it being much like the original P&P, just with zombies throughout. While zombies are not really my thing, the movie looks pretty bad-ass, and I'm hoping I can actually make it through the whole movie!

4. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins - I just started reading this book last week, and while I'm only about halfway through it at the moment, I'm STILL excited for the movie! The book really has a Gone Girl feel to it to me, and I just know the movie is going to be great as well.


5. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey -I'm really excited for The 5th Wave! I listened to the audiobook for it and The Infinite Sea last year, and really enjoyed the story. I'm excited to see how it's going to play out on the big screen!

6. Allegiant by Veronica Roth -Allegiant wasn't my favorite book in the Divergent series, but I have to admit, these movies have been some of the best book-to-movie adaptations, and I'm excited to see more!


7. The Maze Runner by James Dashner - This is yet another series where I listened to the audio books and really enjoyed the story! I'm way behind on watching The Maze Runner, but I'm hoping to get to it soon!

8. The Scorch Trials by James Dashner -As mentioned above, I really enjoyed these books. I have GOT to get caught up on the movies ASAP!!


9. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 by Suzanne Collins - I can't believe that I still haven't watched this movie yet. I loved The Hunger Games and Catching Fire. I need to work this one in before Part 2 is released!!

10. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 by Suzanne Collins - This movie is going to be the end of such a great series! I will make sure I watch this one in the theater, especially since it's going to be the end!!

Other Honorable Mentions:
(aka: I *Still* need to watch these!!)

That's my list of movies *I'm Looking Forward to Watching* AND *Still Need to Watch*!!
Leave your link in the comments so I can check out your post,
and hopefully find new movies to watch!!
Happy Reading, Bookworms!!

Review: The Martian by Andy Weir

The Martian
by Andy Weir
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Publication Date: February 11th 2014
Publisher: Crown
Pages: 369
ISBN: 9780804139021
Genre: Adult Fiction | Sci-Fi
Source: Library

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Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him & forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded & completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he’s alive—& even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment or plain-old "human error" are much more likely to kill him first. But Mark isn't ready to give up yet. Drawing on his ingenuity, his engineering skills—& a relentless, dogged refusal to quit—he steadfastly confronts one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after the next. Will his resourcefulness be enough to overcome the impossible odds against him? (Goodreads)

To be honest, when I first picked up The Martian by Andy Weir, I didn't really think I would be interested in the book at all. But, the husband wanted to see the movie, and I just can't see a movie without reading the book first, in most cases. So, I picked up The Martian at the library, and a little begrudgingly started the book. However, the more I turned the pages, the more I became completely obsessed with this book!

Mark Watney not only had a brilliant mind, but he was funny as hell too. I loved how he came up with solutions for all the different problems he faced throughout the story, and while some didn't exactly work the way he expected them to, he always found a way to make things work.  Also, he had the absolute best sense of humor; he was just an all around fun guy, and it was impossible not to love him. I was rooting for him the whole time!

I'm not a huge fan of science-fiction books, but I do read some every now and then, and always find them entertaining. Same goes for The Martian. While a lot of the scientific stuff throughout the story went completely over my head, I still managed to keep up with the storyline, and was completely engrossed throughout. Now I'm even more excited to see the movie with the hubby, hopefully before it is out of the theater!

Overall; I totally did not expect to like The Martian as much as I did. The reviews don't lie, it really is a good read.  I'm so glad I worked it into my reading schedule, and I've added Andy Weir to my list of authors to keep my eye out for! I'd love to read something by him again in the near future.

Review: Hotel Ruby by Suzanne Young

Hotel Ruby
by Suzanne Young
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Publication Date: November 3rd 2015
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9781481423007
Genre: Young Adult | Mystery/Thriller
Source: Edelweiss

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Stay Tonight. Stay Forever.

When Audrey Casella arrives for an unplanned stay at the grand Hotel Ruby, she’s grateful for the detour. Just months after their mother’s death, Audrey and her brother, Daniel, are on their way to live with their grandmother, dumped on the doorstep of a DNA-matched stranger because their father is drowning in his grief.

Audrey and her family only plan to stay the night, but life in the Ruby can be intoxicating, extending their stay as it provides endless distractions—including handsome guest Elias Lange, who sends Audrey’s pulse racing. However, the hotel proves to be as strange as it is beautiful. Nightly fancy affairs in the ballroom are invitation only, and Audrey seems to be the one guest who doesn't have an invite. Instead, she joins the hotel staff on the rooftop, catching whispers about the hotel’s dark past.

The more Audrey learns about the new people she's met, the more her curiosity grows. She’s torn in different directions—the pull of her past with its overwhelming loss, the promise of a future that holds little joy, and an in-between life in a place that is so much more than it seems…

Welcome to the Ruby. (Goodreads)

Hotel Ruby is the first book I've read by author Suzanne Young, although I've had a few of her other books on my to-be-read list for a while now. I was super excited to finally read something by her! I'm not going to lie, the first thing that drew me to the book was the absolutely gorgeous cover, and then I read the summary and I was even more intrigued about Hotel Ruby.

After the death of her mother, Audrey and her brother, Daniel, are being sent to live with their grandmother for the summer by their grief-stricken father. Along the way, they stop at the Hotel Ruby, a beautiful yet mysterious hotel that's full of beautiful guest and luxurious accommodations. But something about the place just isn't right, and the more Audrey starts to wonder, the more she realizes that things aren't exactly what they seem at Hotel Ruby.

The characters in the story were very interesting, and each for different reasons. You couldn't help but sympathize with Audrey for her loss, of not only her mother, but of the life as she knew it as well. It was her curiosity, as well as her rebelliousness, that really made her stand out in the story. There were a lot of secondary characters in the story as well who were interesting, one in particular being Elias, who was definitely a bit swoon-worthy.

The storyline for the book was very mysterious, and while I guessed some of what was happening pretty early on in the story, there were still a lot of twists and turns throughout that really surprised me. Especially at the end! Also this book was a very quick read. At only 288 pages, I read this in just a few hours time!

Overall, Hotel Ruby was a quick, mysterious read that kept me guessing as I turned the pages. I enjoyed reading the book, and now I'm even more excited to read more by Mrs. Young in the future!

Waiting on Wednesday #220 - The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead

The Glittering Court
by Richelle Mead
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Publication Date: April 12th 2016
Publisher: Razorbill
ISBN: 9781595148414



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A dazzling new fantasy series set in a mix of Elizabethan and frontier worlds that’s dripping with romance from Richelle Mead, #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy.

Big and sweeping, spanning the refined palaces of Osfrid to the gold dust and untamed forests of Adoria, The Glittering Court tells the story of Adelaide, an Osfridian countess who poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life in Adoria, the New World. But to do that, she must join the Glittering Court.

Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper-class ladies capable of arranging powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court.

When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide’s deception. Complications soon arise—first, as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and later, when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor.

But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalize the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly uncharted lands. . . . (Goodreads)

Um, hello... DID YOU SEE THAT COVER?!?!
It's gorgeous! And the story sounds fantastic as well.
AND, it's Richelle Mead, so you know it will be awesome!!
I am SO super excited for everything about this book.
Hurry April 2016!!!

**"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine,
that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.**

Review: Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray

Ten Thousand Skies Above You
(Firebird #2)
by Claudia Gray
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Publication Date: November 3rd 2015
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 432
ISBN: 9780062278999
Genre: Young Adult | Sci-Fi
Source: Edelweiss

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Ever since she used the Firebird, her parents' invention, to cross into alternate dimensions, Marguerite has caught the attention of enemies who will do anything to force her into helping them dominate the multiverse—even hurting the people she loves. She resists until her boyfriend, Paul, is attacked and his consciousness scattered across multiple dimensions.

Marguerite has no choice but to search for each splinter of Paul’s soul. The hunt sends her racing through a war-torn San Francisco, the criminal underworld of New York City, and a glittering Paris where another Marguerite hides a shocking secret. Each world brings Marguerite one step closer to rescuing Paul. But with each trial she faces, she begins to question the destiny she thought they shared.

The second book in the Firebird trilogy, Ten Thousand Skies Above You features Claudia Gray’s lush, romantic language and smart, exciting action, and will have readers clamoring for the next book. (Goodreads)

Ten Thousand Skies Above You is the second book in the Firebird series by the amazing Claudia Gray. The moment I finished A Thousand Pieces of You, I knew Ten Thousand Skies Above You would be one of my most anticipated reads for 2015. I absolutely couldn't wait to get started on this book and get back into this awesome world that Gray created. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect once I started reading the book, and I worried that it wouldn't compare to the first book that I loved so very much. Thankfully, I worried for nothing. This book was great!!

In Ten Thousand Skies Above You, we follow Marguerite as she jumps through the multiverse trying to save Paul, whose soul has been 'splintered' and scattered throughout multiple dimensions. Marguerite is willing to do anything to save Paul, even when it means being forced to do things that she really doesn't want to do for the enemy that she hates. And with every jump into a new dimension, Marguerite starts to question everything she thought was right in her world.

I love so many characters in this series. Marguerite is such a very strong character, willing to take all the risks and do whatever she needs to do for the ones she loves. Paul, who I have loved since the first book, is almost perfection, and it was interesting to see him so differently, yet so much the same, in all the different dimensions that Marguerite visited. We also get to see different versions of Marguerite's parents, sister, and Theo, all of who I loved in the first book. It was interesting to see how completely different they were, yet still so much the same as well, in each dimension.

Can I just take a moment here to say how completely perfect Marguerite and Paul are together? Seriously, they are definitely one of my most favorite couples of all time, and I'm so totally in love with Paul. Just had to get that out there, in case you couldn't tell from my random gushing. Wink.

The storyline for the book follows along nicely with its predecessor, and kept me on the edge of my seat in anticipation throughout most of the story. I loved the setting for the story, with all of the different alternate dimensions and how completely different they were from each other. I also enjoyed reading the flashback parts that were included in the story as well, especially when one character I love the most was sadly absent throughout most of the story. This allowed him to still be included in the story, and I loved that. The book ends with a pretty big cliffhanger ending, one that has me in much anticipation for the third book in the series to see what in the world is going to happen next!!

Overall; Ten Thousand Skies Above you was definitely worth the wait, and now that I've read the book, it's definitely one of my favorites of 2015! I cannot wait to get my hands on the third book and final book in the series, which currently has no release date, but will hopefully be next year! I must know what will happen next for Marguerite. If you've not yet checked out this series, PLEASE DO SO!

Top Ten Tuesday: Debut Authors Who Have Me Looking Forward To Their Sophomore Novel

November 3: 
Top Ten Debut Authors Who Have Me Looking Forward To Their Sophomore Novel
(2015 Edition)

1. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - Red Queen definitely earned a spot on my Favorites of 2015 list! This book was awesome, and I can't wait to get my hands on its sequel, Glass Sword, will be out in February 2016!! I'm soooo excited!

2. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir - AH! An Ember in the Ashes was SO GOOD!! It was yet another book on my Favorites of 2015 list, and its sequel, A Torch Against the Night, is due out in April 2016, and I CAN'T HARDLY WAIT!!



3. The Accident Season by Moïra Fowley-Doyle - I loved everything from the eerie storyline to the stunning cover for this book. It was a great book to read for Halloween!! I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!!

4. This Monstrous Thing by MacKenzi Lee - This Frankenstein retelling totally won me over. This book definitely has to be on my list of favorites for 2015 as well. I can't wait to read more by Lee as soon as humanly possible!!


5. Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley - Magonia was Maria's YA debut book this year, and it totally captivated me!! Getting to meet her in person was really awesome as well. I can't wait for the Magonia sequel, due out in 2016!

6. The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne - I participated in a blog tour for The Wrong Side of Right earlier this year, and I really enjoyed it, and the book as well! I am really looking forward to reading more by Jenn Marie Thorne soon!


7. The Night We Said Yes by Lauren Gibaldi - I really loved the characters in this book! And the storyline was lots of fun as well. I'm really looking forward to Gibaldi's next book, Autofocus, out in June 2016!!

8. My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga - I loved this story so much, even if it did break my heart at times. I'm very much anticipating Warga's next novel, out in 2016!!


9. Shutter by Courtney Alameda -Shutter was one of the first books I read in 2015, and it was a really fast-paced, action-filled book! I am really looking forward to Alameda's sophomore novel, Pitch Dark, set to release in 2016!

10. Everything That Makes You by Moriah McStay - Everything That Makes You was one of those 'What If' stories that I absolutely love!! I really can't wait to read more by McStay, and hopefully soon!

Review: Soundless by Richelle Mead

Soundless
by Richelle Mead
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Publication Date: November 10th 2015
Publisher: Razorbill
Pages: 272
ISBN: 9781595147639
Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy
Source: First To Read

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From Richelle Mead, the #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, comes a breathtaking new fantasy steeped in Chinese folklore.

For as long as Fei can remember, there has been no sound in her village, where rocky terrain and frequent avalanches prevent residents from self-sustaining. Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zipline that carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom.

When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zipline shrink and many go hungry. Fei’s home, the people she loves, and her entire existence is plunged into crisis, under threat of darkness and starvation.

But soon Fei is awoken in the night by a searing noise, and sound becomes her weapon.

Richelle Mead takes readers on a triumphant journey from the peak of Fei’s jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiugo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever... (Goodreads)

As soon as I heard about Richelle Mead's Soundless, I knew I would have to check the book out. I've read all of Mead's Vampire Academy series, as well as the first book in the Bloodlines series, and really enjoyed those books. I was really looking forward to reading something new by her, especially when I discovered that it was about Chinese folklore. I was definitely intrigued!

Fei was a very, very interesting main character. She came from a village where everyone was deaf, and where most people were rapidly losing their vision. Due to the precarious conditions of the mountain around her village, it was only reachable via zipline, and supplies were limited and were spread thin throughout. When Fei is awoken one night with the ability to hear, she knew things in her life were about to change, and not for the better. With the help of her newly acquired hearing, and an unlikely partner, she sets out on a journey to get her village the help it so desperately needs, but soon discovers that things are not at all what she expected.

I really, really enjoyed the storyline for the book. I had never  before heard of the folklore that it was based on, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I also really enjoyed the writing style for the book. Since everyone in Fei's village was deaf, they all communicated through sign language, and Mead did a great job of reflecting that in the writing in the story. It was really interesting to read it this way, and even though I thought I would, I didn't have a hard time keeping up with who was speaking throughout the story. It was really interesting.

Overall; I found Soundless to be a very quick, enjoyable read. It was nice to read something by Mead that wasn't vampire related, even though I really enjoyed those books as well. I'm super excited for Mead's next series, The Glittering Court, that was just announced last week and due to release in 2016!! It sounds awesome, so add it, and Soundless, to your to-be-read list today!!

October Wrap Up & Book Haul

*Books Read in October*

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
Ice Like Fire by Sara Raasch
A Madness SO Discreet by Mindy McGinnis
A Song for Ella Grey by David Almond
Soundless by Richelle Mead
Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren*
Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts*

*Books not pictured

*October Book Haul*

A Song for Ella Grey by David Almond
Dark Tide by Jennifer Donnelly
Rogue Wave by Jennifer Donnelly
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis
Ice Like Fire by Sara Raasch
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa
A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston
Persuasion by Jane Austen
This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith


Ugh, so October was completely insane for me.
BUT, I did manage to read 7 books, so not too bad!!
I also hit my goal of reading 100 books this year, so that was pretty awesome!! :)
November is going to be another busy month, but I'm going to try my best to
actually get caught up. Wish me luck!!

How many books did you read in October???