Top Ten Tuesday: ALL TIME Favorite Contemporary Books

September 13: Top Ten ALL TIME Favorite Books Of Contemporary Genre

1. To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han- I was a little late joining the bandwagon for this book, but once I finally read it, it quickly became a fave of mine!!

2. The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord - It's hard to pick just one favorite from Emery Lord, but I absolutely adored The Start of Me and You. This book is SO good!


3. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick - This book is definitely my favorite from Huntley Fitzpatrick, even though ALL her books are really great. There's just something about this one that is SO special!!

4. Crash Into You by Katie McGarry - Although I love ALL of Katie McGarry's books, Crash Into You is definitely a fave of mine! I think it has something to do with fast cars and tattoos, and definitely Isaiah. Yeah, mostly Isaiah. *wink*


5. The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson - I haven't yet read all of Morgan Matsons books, YET, but The Unexpected Everything is definitely a fave! I loved reading it early this year, and I'm hoping to reread it, and the rest of her books that I haven't yet read, soon!!

6. Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen - Is it possible to pick just one favorite novel from Sarah Dessen? That's a no. BUT, I loved Saint Anything SOOOOOOO much!!


7. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell - I only like 2 more books to read before I've read all of Rainbow Rowell's books, but Fangirl is definitely a fave! The book is seriously SO GOOD, and it leads into another book, Carry On, which I STILL haven't read, but am hoping to get to soon!

8. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - This book, it made me cry ALL THE TEARS! And I love a good book that can make me cry. Also, Augustus Waters. Enough said. *wink*


9. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - Ah, another book that made me cry SO MANY TEARS!! I love Will Traynor and Louisa Clark are everything. I can't wait to read the rest of Jojo Moyes' books!

10. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon - This book came out last year, but I didn't get to read it until this past spring, and I LOVED IT!! SO many great things about this book, and I can't wait to read more from Nicola in the future!!

After making this list, I now REALLY want to re-read all these books again.
I just love them all so much!!

What's on your list today?? Share your link so I can check out your books as well!!

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Movie Giveaway!!

Hello, Bookworms!!

Today I'm teaming up with 20th Century Fox to share with you this AWESOME giveaway
for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children,
out in theaters September 30th!!

Enter below to win a Movie Tie-In version of the book, AND a $25 gift card to see the movie!!

I started reading the book over the weekend, and I'm really, really enjoying it so far!
Add it to your TBR today, and don't forget to enter the giveaway below!!

And don't forget to #StayPeculiar!!

*Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children*
in theaters September 30

From visionary director Tim Burton, and based upon the best-selling novel, comes an unforgettable motion picture experience. When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.


Starring: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Chris O'Dowd, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney, Rupert Everett, Terence Stamp, with Judi Dench and Samuel L. Jackson
Directed By: Tim Burton
Rated PG-13

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For your viewing pleasure, check out these movie stills!!

 

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And this set tour!!



*Giveaway*

One (1) winner receives:
$25 Visa gift card to see the film in theaters September 30
 Movie Tie-in Book

Open to US mailing addresses only

Prizing provided by 20^th Century Fox

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Waiting on Wednesday #250 - Twelve Days of Dash and Lily

The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily
(Dash & Lily #2)
by Rachel Cohn
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& David Levithan
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Publication Date: October 18th 2016
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780399553806


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New York Times bestselling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan are back with a life-affirming Christmas romance starring Dash and Lily.
 
Dash and Lily have had a tough year since readers first watched the couple fall in love. Lily’s beloved grandfather suffered a heart attack, and his difficult road to recovery has taken a major toll on her typically sunny disposition.
 
With only twelve days left until Christmas—Lily’s favorite time of the year—Dash, Lily’s brother Langston, and their closest friends take Manhattan by storm to help Lily recapture the holiday magic of New York City in December.
 
Told in alternating chapters, The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily reunites two beloved characters and is bound to be a Christmas favorite, season after season. (Goodreads)

Ohhh! I'm so excited to go on another journey with Dash and Lily!
I read Dash & Lily's Book of Dares the Christmas before last (2014),

and really, really enjoyed the story.
I can't wait to meet these characters again in Twelve Days of Dash and Lily!!

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

Top Ten Tuesday: Fall TV Shows (New, Returning & MORE!!)

September 6: Top Shows for Fall 2016

I'm totally not a huge TV person, or movies person for that matter,
but EVERY Fall I get super excited about all the new shows coming out!
I always try to keep up with them, but always manage to fall behind. *smirk*
As I said, I'm totally not a tv person. haha!

1. Timeless (NBC, Monday, October 3rd) - This show sounds REALLY awesome, and it has both Matt Latner and Goran Visnjic in it. AND, it's Time Travel!! I hope it's great!!

2. Designated Survivor ( ABC, Wednesday, September 21st) - I'm really not sure why I want to watch this one. It sounds pretty good, so I'm going to give it a shot!


3. Kevin Can Wait (CBS, Monday, September 19th) - I will pretty much watch Kevin James in just about anything, because he reminds me SO MUCH of my hubby. HAHA! I'm really excited to see him in a new show, and I hope he does well in it. :)

4. Man with a Plan (CBS, Monday, October 24th) - It's been forever since I've seen Matt LeBlanc in anything, so I'm curious to see how this will go!


5. The Crown (Netflix, Friday, November 4th) - The story about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, COUNT ME IN!! I love this stuff!!

6. Conviction (ABC, Monday, October 3rd) - I love Hayley Atwell, and unfortunately have not had time to watch her in Agent Carter, (It's on my to-watch list!) But I'm curious to see her in a non-Marvel related role!


7. Bull (CBS ,Tuesday, September 20th) - This is not my usual type of show, but it has Michael Weatherly from NCIS  and Chris Jackson from HAMILTON in it, so I'm going to try it just for that. *wink*

8. This is Us  (NBC, Tuesday, September 20th) - Two word, Milo Ventimiglia. SO excited to see him in something new as well!!

Returning Shows (That I Haven't Yet Watched)

1. Poldark (PBS - Season 2 Premiere Sunday, September 25) - I've been meaning to watch Poldark for FOREVER, and now season 2 is right around the corner, and I still need to watch season one!! Guess what I'll be doing soon?!?!

2. Drunk History (Comedy Central -  Season 4 Premiere Tuesday, September 27) - Ok, I had never heard anything about this show before, until I heard that Lin-Manual Miranda was going to be in an episode this upcoming season, and now I HAVE TO WATCH IT!! *biggest grin ever*


3. Chicago Med (NBC, Season 2 Premiere Thursday, September 22) - I actually watched the first two episodes of this last year, and really liked it, but never had time to watch more. So I'm hoping to get caught up on it this season!

4. Lucifer - (Fox,  Season 2 Premiere Monday, September 19) - I have been promising my dearest friend Kathy that I'll watch this show for FOREVER, and now I plan to actually do it! Thanks to Hulu for hooking me up with the season I missed. ;)


5. Elementary - (CBS, Season 5 Premiere Sunday, Oct. 2) - I LOVE Johnny Lee Miller, and I've been meaning to watch this show since it first came on. Again, it's another that I MUST try to get caught up on!

6. Gilmore Girls (A Year in the Life) - (Netflix,  Series Premiere Friday, November 25) - I love the Gilmore Girls, but unfortunately have only watched up to, like, season 3 or 4. I MUST get caught up before these new episodes are released!!

Returning Shows (That I HAVE Watched!!)

Like I said, I don't watch much TV!!

1. Dancing with the Stars (ABC,  Season 23 Premiere Monday, September 12) - Not usually something I would watch, but my daughter wanted me to watch it with her, and now it's become *our thing*. *smile*

2. How to Get Away With Murder (ABC, Season 3 Premiere Thursday, September 22) - I love this show, and it's one of the few I actually keep up with! I still need to finish the last few episodes of season 2, but then I'll be caught up!!


3. Last Man Standing (ABC, Season 6 Premiere Friday, September 23) - The hubby and I watch this show in the evenings some days, kind of hard not to as it's on at least 3 different channels in the afternoons. It's quirky and funny, and I really like Tim Allen.

4. Big Bang Theory ( Season 10 Premiere Monday, September 19) - I have not watched this series all the way through, even though it's something I need to do, but I know enough where I can watch the new seasons and still figure out what's going on. ;)  I love this show!


5. Reign (CW, Season 6 Premiere: TBD) - I'm still a few seasons behind on this, but I NEED to get caught up! My teen finished ALL the seasons on Netflix in, like, 2 weeks time. Why can't I do that??

6. Once Upon a Time (ABC,  Season 6 Premiere Sunday, September 25) - I stopped watching this show around season 4, but I hear season 6 will be about Aladdin, so I might give it another shot. ;)

Noteworthy Upcoming Shows

1. Making History (FOX, 2017) - Go to Youtube, and check out the trailer for this show. It looks pretty awesome, and I just HAD to include it on this list!!

2. Time After Time (ABC, 2017) - I've never seen the movie Time After Time, but this show sounds pretty awesome, and I can't wait to check it out!!


3. Still Star Crossed (ABC, 2017) - Set after the end of Romeo and Juliet, AND directed by Shonda Rhimes. YES, PLEASE!!

Wow, this list got really long, really fast.
I'm kind of embarrassed to tell you how much time I spent on it. *blush*
Like with books, I have SO many shows I want to watch.
I'll never get through them all. But I can always hope to.

Tell me, what shows are YOU most excited for this Fall??
Leave me a link to your list so I can check them out!!
I'd love to add some more to my list as well.
:)

My Thoughts: Leave Me by Gayle Forman

Leave Me
by Gayle Forman
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Publication Date: September 6th 2016
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Pages: 343
ISBN: 9781616206178
Genre: Adult Fiction
Source: Edelweiss

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International bestselling author Gayle Forman's trademark humor and insight abound in this masterful adult debut, showing us that sometimes you have to leave home in order to find it again.

For every woman who has ever fantasized about driving past her exit on the highway instead of going home to make dinner, for every woman who has ever dreamed of boarding a train to a place where no one needs constant attention--meet Maribeth Klein. A harried working mother who's so busy taking care of her husband and twins, she doesn't even realize she's had a heart attack.

Afterward, surprised to discover that her recuperation seems to be an imposition on those who rely on her, Maribeth does the unthinkable: She packs a bag and leaves. But, as is so often the case, once we get to where we're going, we see our lives from a different perspective. Far from the demands of family and career and with the help of liberating new friendships, Maribeth is finally able to own up to secrets she has been keeping from those she loves and from herself.

With big-hearted characters who stumble and trip, grow and forgive, Leave Me is about facing our fears. Gayle Forman, a dazzling observer of human nature, has written an irresistible novel that confronts the ambivalence of modern motherhood head-on. (Goodreads)

My Thoughts...
I was super excited when I discovered Leave Me, an upcoming adult novel by the lovely Gayle Forman. I'm a pretty big fan of Gayle's If I Stay series, and I've had her Just One Day series on my TBR for a while now, just waiting on me to read it. Leave Me sounded really interesting, and different, so I couldn't wait to check it out. I'm glad I did!

I found the main character in the story, Maribeth, to be a very relatable character, both as a mother and a woman, and in the fact that she had a hard time asking for help. (This. Is. Me.) Although I know if I were ever in Maribeth's shoes,  I'd have a really great support system behind me. I could definitely relate to some of the things that she went through in the story, and that made me appreciate her as a character so much more than I expected to.  That being said, I don't think I would have been able to do what she did, to walk away from everything. I don't think I'm that brave, or even that willing to do that.

The storyline for this book was really interesting, and it grabbed me right from the beginning. And, coming in at only 343 pages, it was a super quick read as well. I read the whole book in just a few hours time, and I would have loved for it to keep going after the ending. There were still SO many things I wanted to know. But I thought it ended very nicely as well.

Overall;  I didn't know what to expect when I started reading Leave Me, but I found the story to be very interesting, and even relatable as well. Considering the fact that I've enjoyed all the books by Forman that I've read to this point, I should have known I would have enjoyed this one as well. Now I'm even more excited to get caught up on her Just One Day series, and to read more from her in the future!!

My September 2016 TBR & Most Anticipated Releases!!

Happy August, Bookworms!!

So, I'm super excited that September has arrived,

because that means FALL is right around the corner!!
And with Fall comes cooler weather, and I'm SO over the heat.
I'm dreaming of my hoodies and sweatpants

and cuddling under blankets with my books.
*Grin*

Moving on...

I FINALLY started my Harry Potter re-readathon,
and I've already finished the first book! I'm working on book 2 now.
I WILL finish this series before the year is up!

August was a pretty good month for me book wise, so I'm hoping I can keep it up.
Here are some of the books on my September TBR!!


My September TBR includes:

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
The Kill Order by James Dashner
(First time reading this!)

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Like a River Glorious by Rae Carson
As I Descended by Robin Talley
Leave Me by Gayle Forman

A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir
Vassa of the Night by Sarah Porter
The Graces by Laure Eve
Stealing Snow by Danielle Paige

Here are some more September releases that I'm excited to read:

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Frost Like Night by Sara Raasch
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
The Fever Code by James Dashner
Metaltown by Kristen Simmons

Ok, ok... I actually haven't started the Throne of Glass, OR

Six of Crows series yet, BUT, I'm hoping to soon!!
At least I'll have all the books when I do start.
Ha!
Super excited for The Fever Code by James Dashner
and the newest from Kendare Blake, Kristen Simmons and Sara Raasch!!

SO many great books coming out. I can't wait to read them ALL!!

What books are you most excited to read in September??