Wednesday, April 29, 2009

A little something to look forward to...

I often read books way in advance of their publication date. Sometimes I review them early and sometimes I like to wait til their release week. (Sometimes the publisher specifically requests that I wait; although, that doesn't happen too often.) Here are 3 books that I loved and will be reviewing more extensively in the coming months.

Nothing But Ghosts
Beth Kephart is easily one of the best teen writers out there today. Her gift is in her description. With brilliantly realized and true-to-life characters, Beth Kephart doesn't talk down to teens. Nothing But Ghosts is another beautifully written, literary novel that touches on grief, love, and the mysteries of life.

Being Nikki
This is Meg Cabot's follow-up to Airhead. Airhead was fun, totally off the wall, and completely enjoyable. The same goes for Being Nikki. I just love how Meg Cabot incorporates science fiction with mystery and romance.

Along for the Ride
I discovered Sarah Dessen about two years ago and immediately flew through all of her books. Along for the Ride was no different. Dessen once again focuses on what she writes best—real life with all of it's friend/sibling/boyfriend/parent complications.
Posted by Em at 9:55 PM

11 comments:

  1. NancyApril 29, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    I really want to read Along for the Ride. I cannot wait for that one :)

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  2. Beth KephartApril 30, 2009 at 3:28 AM

    Thank you, Miss Em. So much.

    (((())))

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  3. So Many Books, So Little TimeApril 30, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    I can't wait to read all of them!

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  4. Lenore AppelhansApril 30, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Undercover was so amazing. Can't wait to read Nothing but Ghosts, of course!

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  5. ReaderGirlApril 30, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Nothing but Ghoast songs good! ^^

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  6. LivApril 30, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    3 books that I'm anxiously waiting for. I'm glad that they're all good! I'm especially excited for Being Nikki. In my opinion, Airhead was one of her best and I want to see where she goes with it...so yay! :)

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  7. Melissa WalkerApril 30, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Loved ALONG FOR THE RIDE and can't wait to read NOTHING BUT GHOSTS. The AIRHEAD series intrigues me too. Nice list!

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  8. JanssenMay 1, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Don't you just love Sarah Dessen? I've read all her books since February except for Keeping the Moon.

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  9. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    WOAH WAIT. How did you read Along For The Ride???? It hasn't even came out yet!!! Please tell me where you got it, I love Sarah Dessen!!

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  10. DoretMay 3, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Nothing But Ghosts was great. I really enjoyed Airhead. Cabot tired something different and it totally worked for me. And I am also excited about the new Dessen. And BTW Dessen's last novel Lock and Key is out in paperback

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  11. EmMay 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    For those of you wondering, I got my copy of Along for the Ride as an advance review copy from the publisher. Thanks, Penguin! :)

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