Awesome Giveaway @ A Myriad of Books for their Half-a-Blogoversary

Blogoversary celebrations are always sooo exciting!

A Myriad of Books is having a huge giveway for their Half Blogoversery with a bunch of great books.

Here's what you can choose from if you win:

   Grand Prize Winner gets to choose 6 books
Second Place Winner gets to choose 3 books

These are some great choices. So be sure to check it out.

In My Mailbox (3)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren where I get to show what new books I've gotten this week. They can be books I've bought, checked out from the library, or actually received in the mail.

This is Part 1 because I have a trip to the bookstore planned for later today. So, when I get back with my loot, I'll make a new post with the stuff that I bought. I'm already scolding myself that I shouldn't be buying more books when I still have some that I haven't read yet. I've stopped listening though....

Bought

Tall, Dark and Wolfish (Westfield Wolves #2)

 by Lydia Dare

The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide 

by Stephenie Meyer

Damn You, Autocorrect!: Awesomely Embarrassing Text Messages You Didn't Mean to Send

by Jillian Madison 

 

On My Wishlist (3)

On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It lets me share which books I really want but haven't gotten a hold of yet. They can be old, new, or one that has yet to be released.

Here's what I want to get my hands on this week.....

Enclave (Razorland #1)

By Ann Aguirre

New York City has been decimated by war and plague, and most of civilization has migrated to underground enclaves, where life expectancy is no more than the early 20's. When Deuce turns 15, she takes on her role as a Huntress, and is paired with Fade, a teenage Hunter who lived Topside as a young boy. When she and Fade discover that the neighboring enclave has been decimated by the tunnel monsters—or Freaks—who seem to be growing more organized, the elders refuse to listen to warnings. And when Deuce and Fade are exiled from the enclave, the girl born in darkness must survive in daylight, in the ruins of a city whose population has dwindled to a few dangerous gangs. As the two are guided by Fade’s long-ago memories, they face dangers, and feelings, unlike any they’ve ever known.

Demonglass (Hex Hall #2)

by Rachel Hawkins  

Sophie Mercer thought she was a witch.

That was the whole reason she was sent to Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent Prodigium (aka witches, shapeshifters, and fairies). But that was before she discovered the family secret, and that her hot crush, Archer Cross, is an agent for The Eye, a group bent on wiping Prodigium off the face of the earth.

Turns out, Sophie’s a demon, one of only two in the world—the other being her father. What’s worse, she has powers that threaten the lives of everyone she loves. Which is precisely why Sophie decides she must go to London for the Removal, a dangerous procedure that will destroy her powers.

But once Sophie arrives she makes a shocking discovery. Her new friends? They’re demons too. Meaning someone is raising them in secret with creepy plans to use their powers, and probably not for good. Meanwhile, The Eye is set on hunting Sophie down, and they’re using Archer to do it. But it’s not like she has feelings for him anymore. Does she?

 The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2)

by Rick Riordan

Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister Sadie have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven't given them much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, which has become a training ground for young magicians.

And now their most threatening enemy yet - the chaos snake Apophis - is rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world will come to an end. In other words, it's a typical week for the Kane family.

To have any chance of battling the Forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god Ra. But that would be a feat more powerful than any magician has ever accomplished.

First they have to search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. Oh, and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is exactly?

Narrated in two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment in the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.  

What's on your wishlist right now?

"Waiting On" Wednesday (4)

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

This week I'm waiting on:

Original Sin (Personal Demons #2)

By Lisa Desrochers

Luc Cain was born and raised in Hell, but he isn’t feeling as demonic as usual lately—thanks to Frannie Cavanaugh and the unique power she never realized she had. But you can’t desert Hell without consequences, and suddenly Frannie and Luc find themselves targeted by the same demons who used to be Luc’s allies.

Left with few options, Frannie and Luc accept the protection of Heaven and one of its most powerful angels, Gabe. Unfortunately, Luc isn’t the only one affected by Frannie, and it isn’t long before Gabe realizes that being around her is too…tempting. Rather than risk losing his wings, he leaves Frannie and Luc under the protection of her recently-acquired guardian angel.

Which would be fine, but Gabe is barely out the door before an assortment of demons appears—and they’re not leaving without dragging Luc back to Hell with them. Hell won’t give up and Heaven won’t give in. Frannie’s guardian exercises all the power he has to keep them away, but the demons are willing to hurt anyone close to Frannie in order to get what they want. It will take everything she has and then some to stay out of Hell’s grasp.

And not everyone will get out of it alive.   

Cover Crazy (1)

Cover Crazy is a weekly meme created by The Bookworms. They run it on Mondays, but I think I'm going to try to do mine on Thursdays whenever I do it.

I know it's Tuesday, but I had to do this right now, while I remembered which cover I wanted to post and drool over.

My first pick for Cover Crazy is......
 

 Fallen (Fallen #1) by Lauren Kate

Every time I would pick this book up to continue reading it, I would stare at the cover for a bit before I opened it up........ Uhhh..... I'm doing it now too. Haha. I don't know what it is that draws me to this cover. I do love her dress! Blue is basically my favorite color too. I just love this cover! Lol. 

 Until next time.... 

Teaser Tuesday (4)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) 
•  Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! 

 This week's teaser is from City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4)

  by Cassandra Clare

"She'd never thought any of that would ever apply to her and Jace. What they had wasn't ordinary, or subject to the ordinary rules of relationships and breakups."

-Page 114

It's Monday! What are you reading? (4)

Hosted by Book Journey

Last week I read....

- Oh. My. Gods. (Oh. My. Gods. #1) by Tera Lynn Childs

- Personal Demons (Personal Demons #1) by Lisa Desrochers

I have just started reading....

- City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4) by Cassandra Clare

Next, I plan to read....

- Up In Smoke (Silver Dragons #2) by Katie MacAlister 

- Tall, Dark & Hungry (Argeneau #4) by Lynsay Sands

What about you? What are you reading?

Personal Demons (Personal Demons #1) by Lisa Desrochers

Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book was H-O-T HOT!! I'm talking like the very depths of Hell hot too. Haha.



Luc's a demon, Gabe's an angel, and they're both after Frannie's soul. Luc just needs to get her to sin. Then, he can tag her soul for Hell, and the job's done. Sounds easy, right? That's what Luc initially thinks too.



Turns out Frannie is extra special, that's why Heaven and Hell are sending their best angels and demons after her soul. Luc quickly finds out that this job might not be as simple as it seems. Gabe showing up to keep Frannie on the good side certainly doesn't make things easier for Luc.



Really enjoyed reading this. Can't say I feel bad for Frannie having two hotties fighting over her. I wished I was in her position.



Now I can't wait for the next one, . Only a little less than 3 months to go.



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In My Mailbox (2)

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren where I get to show what new books I've gotten this week. They can be books I've bought, checked out from the library, or actually received in the mail.

Bought

City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments #4) 

by Cassandra Clare 

Darkfever (Fever #1)

by Karen Marie Moning

Goddess Boot Camp (Oh. My. Gods. #2)

by Tera Lynn Childs 

Torment (Fallen #2)

by Lauren Kate 

Same deal as last week. Only meant to buy COFA. I ended up with three more books. Whoops. I just can't stop myself sometimes....

On My Wishlist (2)

On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It lets me share which books I really want but haven't gotten a hold of yet. They can be old, new, or one that has yet to be released.

 

Here's what I want to get my hands on this week.....

 

 

Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush #1) 

By Becca Fitzpatrick

 

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along.
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.
For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

 

  Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid #1)

By Richelle Mead 

 

Succubus. An alluring, shape-shifting demon who seduces and pleasures mortal men. Pathetic. A succubus with great shoes and no social life. See: Georgina Kincaid. 

 

When it comes to jobs in hell, being a succubus seems pretty glamorous. A girl can be anything she wants, the wardrobe is killer, and mortal men will do anything just for a touch. Granted, they often pay with their souls, but why get technical?


But Seattle succubus Georgina Kincaid's life is far less exotic. Her boss is a middle-management demon with a thing for John Cusack movies. Her immortal best friends haven't stopped teasing her about the time she shape-shifted into the Demon Goddess getup complete with whip and wings. And she can't have a decent date without sucking away part of the guy's life. At least there's her day job at a local bookstore--free books; all the white chocolate mochas she can drink; and easy access to bestselling, sexy writer, Seth Mortensen, aka He Whom She Would Give Anything to Touch but Can't.


But dreaming about Seth will have to wait. Something wicked is at work in Seattle's demon underground. And for once, all of her hot charms and drop-dead one-liners won't help because Georgina's about to discover there are some creatures out there that both heaven and hell want to deny...

 

 

Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy #1)

By Kiersten White

 

Evie’s always thought of herself as a normal teenager, even though she works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only person who can see through paranormals’ glamours.

But Evie’s about to realize that she may very well be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures.

So much for normal.    

 

 

 

 

What's on your wishlist right now?