Showcase Showcase # 20

Showcase Sunday is a weekly meme that showcases new books (or bookish items) you've received, borrowed or bought hosted by Vicki @ Books, Biscuits & Tea.

The Golden Lily

By Richelle Mead

Source: Bookstore

Tough, brainy alchemist Sydney Sage and doe-eyed Moroi princess Jill Dragomir are in hiding at a human boarding school in the sunny, glamorous world of Palm Springs, California. The students--children of the wealthy and powerful--carry on with their lives in blissful ignorance, while Sydney, Jill, Eddie, and Adrian must do everything in their power to keep their secret safe. But with forbidden romances, unexpected spirit bonds, and the threat of Strigoi moving ever closer, hiding the truth is harder than anyone thought.

Showcase Showcase # 20

Showcase Sunday # 19 (I'm Still Alive & Kicking)

Showcase Sunday is a weekly meme that showcases new books (or bookish items) you've received, borrowed or bought hosted by Vicki @ Books, Biscuits & Tea.

First off, I haven't died. School, exams, and the whole hoopla is finally over with now. (Thank goodness!) Which means more time for books! (If only you can see how excited I am right now...I've been so deprived...). Which also translates into more material for blog posts. Plus I have some exciting upcoming giveaways to tell you about which includes an assortment of some pretty amazing signed swag....literally the best swag bag I've ever seen. (You'll see pics of them below)

Book # 1
Auracle by Gina Rosati ARC + Awesome Swag Bags
Release Date: August 7th 2012
Source: Author

I must admit that I am a little bias about the cover of this book because I have an obsession with the color blue. Since pre-school every time we had to pick a color I ran to grab the blue before the boys could steal all of them because they denounced every other color as being too girly. And the cover for AURACLE is glaring, oozing, the color blue. My reaction: Can. Not. Resist. I can't wait to dive into this story! I hope my hunch was right that this isn't just a book with a pretty cover.

Swag: When I found out Gina handmade the chain on the bookmark I was felt so touched. I LOVE handmade crafty things. The swag bags also included other things like braclets, magnets, pins, which all came in a little blue bag. Since there were 3 swag bags I will be giving away the others. LOOK out for AURACLE'S REVIEW because I will most likely attach the *giveaway to the end of its post. Thank you Gina!

Books 2-5 - AP English Summer Reading Books
I bought these 3 books for summer reading. Has anyone read any of these books?


A Thousand Splendid Suns

Pride and Prejudice

The Poisonwood Bible

Showcase Sunday # 19 (I'm Still Alive & Kicking)

Showcase Sunday #18

As of last week I have decided to no longer participate in In My Mailbox. Instead I will be doing Showcase Sunday, a weekly meme that showcases new books you've received, borrowed or bought hosted by Vicki @ Books, Biscuits & Tea. Whatever book mailbox-ish meme you're doing (I've seen at least 5 others) feel free to to link to it in the comments.

Now, on to the super fantastic books I've gotten over this week! The last two weeks I did not get any new books, which was probably a good thing since I have AP exams coming up real soon. If you've noticed the less frequent posts during the week that's why I've been so out of the loop.

Book # 1 

Divergent (Divergent #1) by Veronica Roth

I bought this for my little sister since she hadn't read it yet. I'm really curious to see what she thinks about it. Usually books with more than 300 pages freaks her out. It took a lot of convincing to get her to say yes to this book.

Book # 2

Insurgent (Divergent # 2) by Veronica Roth

I've been dying to read this! It was on display when I went looking for it in the YA section. I'm glad the bookstore had the new releases out instead of locked away in the back room.

Book #3
The Last Princess by Galaxy Craze
The cover for this looks pretty neat! I've heard very mixed reviews about this book so I'm curious to see what it's all about.

Book #4
First Comes Love by Katie Kacvinky
I became more excited about this book after seeing its summary. It's way too adorable to pass up on. Honestly, I wasn't planning on getting this book until I read it. I love the classic She's happy and bright, He's dark with a scarred past bad-boy type of books. That is, when they're done right. Contrasting personalities are always interesting to watch!

UPDATE: I read the first chapter and I already am in love with the book. The voice is so real! You need to check this one out.



Book #5
Tiger  Lily by Jodi Lynn  Anderson + Swag
This book + swag was given to me by awesome-super-fantabulous Asher @ Paranormal Indulgence! *hugs Asher* I was dying to read it since I heard that it was based on the story of Peter Pan. Peter Pan was one of my all time favorite movies but I never fully understood what it was about. Hopefully reading Tiger Lily with clear that up.

Thank you Asher!!!

Showcase Sunday #18