Weekly Embarks (2)

Weekly Embarks is a weekly occurance that will be updated through out the week with all of the Blogosphere's ongoing contests of awesome.

For the week of 1/4 - 1/10:

*Eleni of La Femme Readers is having a really cool contest in which you can Pre-order ANY 2010 Release! (Ends 2/15)

*Nikki from A Haunt of Ancient Peace is having a pretty sweetly awesome New Books in New Years contest! (Ends 2/26)

Wanna win The Lonely Hearts Club? Here are some places you can enter to win at:

*Jenny from Wondrous Reads is giving away 3 copies to US residents here. (Ends 1/18)

*Nicole from Word For Teens is also giving away 3 copies right here. (Ends 1/18)

*Lissett from T.V. And Book Addict is yet another person giving away 3 copies of this book right here. (Ends 1/18)

*Catt from The Dreamer Reader is another person hosting a contest for 3 copies right here yonder. (Ends 1/18)

*Alexa from Hooked on YA Books is having Happy New Year contest for any 2010 Book Release. (Ends 2/1)

*Nikki from A Haunt of Ancient Peace is having a generous 100 Followers contest for the first 11 Gossip Girl books. (Ends 2/7)

*Becky from The Bookette is having 150 Followers Contest for Ondine. (2/23)

*Keyona from Only Sexy Books Allowed is having her First Contest for a Something Like Fate ARC. (2/26)

*Lori from Pure Imagination is having a contest for 5 of one of my most anticipated 2010 books Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood. (1/12)

*Arya from Sea of Pages is having a really cool 101 post & 1st Contest contest for a Girl With The Mermaid Hair ARC. (1/30)

*Valerie from I Should Be Writing is having an awesome Happy 2010/ 200 Followers contest. (1/31)

*Elizabeth of From Ramblings to Interviews is having a cool 100 Followers Contest for the Entire A Great And Terrible Beauty Series. (Ends ???)

*Lovely Miss Lucy from Delightful Reviews is also giving away a SIGNED copy of Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood! (1/17)

In My Mailbox: Jan 4 (6)

Ahhhhh, I'm late once again on posting IMM. I didn't do it yesterday because I wanted to take a *literal* IMM picture like I usually do. And now it is way too cold (and dark) to take one, so I'm sorry but your stuck with a regular old picture of the stack of books I got. :[

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Isabelle's Boyfriend by Caroline Hickey

WHAT DO YOU DO IF THE GUY OF YOUR DREAMS IS SOMEBODY ELSE’S BOYFRIEND?
Taryn has found the perfect guy. Epp is tall, athletic, handsome, and best of all, she is sure he likes her, too. There’s only one problem: He’s dating someone else. But when Taryn becomes friends with Epp’s beautiful girlfriend, Isabelle, her life begins to change. New friends, movie dates, and a first kiss—life couldn’t get any better, could it? Except that Epp is still Isabelle’s boyfriend. Girls will relate to Taryn’s sincerity and humor as she tries to balance family, friendship, and, of course, romance.

--Got this one for review from InGroup. It looks really cute and fun, I can't wait!

Boys That Bite by Mari Mancusi

This is not your typical boybites-girl love story.

Technically Sunshine can't get killed-because she's immortal. Well, not quite yet. Due to the worst case of mistaken identity with her dark-side-loving twin sister at a Goth club called Club Fang, Magnus, a vampire hottie, went for Sunshine's innocent neck. Now if she doesn't reverse it in time, Magnus will be her blood mate forever and she's doomed to be a blood-gulping, pasty, daylight-hating vampire. That would seriously bite.

And now, after the unfortunate slaying of the vampire leader, Sunshine, her sister Rayne, and Magnus must find the one thing that can solve her problem: the Holy Grail. They wish it were a joke but it's not. It's absolutely necessary that Sunshine gets out of this in time, because somehow she scored the hottest prom date in her school, the mouth-watering Jake Wilder. So she just can't be a vampire for the prom-let alone the rest of eternity.

--I bought this one because this series looks sooooo good! The others are on their way (including the newest one), and I'm really excited to start reading them!


Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

In Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. Now, in Linger, they must fight to be together. For Grace, this means defying her parents and keeping a very dangerous secret about her own well-being. For Sam, this means grappling with his werewolf past . . . and figuring out a way to survive into the future. Add into the mix a new wolf named Cole, whose own past has the potential to destroy the whole pack. And Isabelle, who already lost her brother to the wolves . . . and is nonetheless drawn to Cole. At turns harrowing and euphoric, Linger is a spellbinding love story that explores both sides of love -- the light and the dark, the warm and the cold -- in a way you will never forget.

--I just finished Shiver and I AM SO GLAD that I have gotten to read this book early, the wait would have been grueling! Currently, I have a few books to read before this one, but I'm so excited for when I do! Oh, did I mention it's signed!!!! Thank you Karin!


All the rest are from Lenore. Thank you Lenore, you are SO AWESOME!

The Naughty List by Suzanne Young

As if being a purrfect cheerleader isn’t enough responsibility!

Tessa Crimson’s the sweet and spunky leader of the SOS (Society of Smitten Kittens), a cheer squad–turned–spy society dedicated to bringing dastardly boyfriends to justice, one cheater at a time. Boyfriend-busting wouldn’t be so bad . . . except that so far, every suspect on the Naughty List has been proven 100% guilty!

When Tessa’s own boyfriend shows up on the List, she turns her sleuthing skills on him. Is Aiden just as naughty as all the rest, or will Tessa’s sneaky ways end in catastrophe?

The Naughty List. Is your boyfriend on it?

-- Yay! I am so excited for this one, it looks sooooo good! And I've only heard amazing things about it!


Wanderlust by Lucy Silag

Will they save their lost friend before it’s too late?
Angst and betrayal abound as teens search the French countryside for their missing classmate in this exciting sequel to Beautiful Americans.

The book opens with PJ on a train, racing toward Rouen to meet her sister, Annabel. But Annabel’s life may be fraught with troubles far worse than her own.

Alex persuades Jay and Zack to hunt for PJ at one of her absentee father’s ritzy estates in the country. But a painful encounter with her dad leaves Alex weeping—on Jay’s shoulder. Three’s a crowd for Zack; he heads to Amsterdam seeking an old friend, and a place to belong.

Back in Paris, Olivia’s escapades with Thomas are interrupted when they discover reason to believe PJ is in more peril than she knows. Will the crew find PJ in time? Have they lost themselves along the way?

-- This series looks really good, I just have to pick up the first book and then I can get onto reading it!


The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg

Penny is sick of boys and sick of dating. So she vows: no more. It's a personal choice. . .and, of course, soon everyone wants to know about it. And a few other girls are inspired. A movement is born: The Lonely Hearts Club (named after the band from Sgt. Pepper). Penny is suddenly known for her nondating ways . . . which is too bad, because there's this certain boy she can't help but like. . . .

--This one looks sooooooo good, I am so unbelievably psyched for it! My copy is the ARC so it has the original cover, but I love the new cover so much that if I like this I'm probably going to pick up a finished copy!


The Mark by Jen Nadol

Cassandra Renfield has always seen the mark—a glow around certain people reminiscent of candlelight. But the one time she mentioned it, it was dismissed as a trick of the light. Until the day she watches a man awash in the mark die. After searching her memories, Cassie realizes she can see a person’s imminent death. Not how or where, only when: today.

Armed with a vague understanding of the light, Cassie begins to explore her “gift,” seeking those marked for death and probing the line between decision and destiny. Though she’s careful to hide her secret—even from her new philosophy-obsessed boyfriend—with each impending death comes the temptation to test fate. But so many questions remain. How does the mark work? Why is she the only one who sees it? And finally, the most important of all: If you know today is someone’s last, should you tell them?

--Another one I'm really excited to read! Also, I actually already pre-ordered this one so now I get to read it early and get the pretty new cover, yay!


The Line by Teri Hall

An invisible, uncrossable physical barrier encloses the Unified States. The Line is the part of the border that lopped off part of the country, dooming the inhabitants to an unknown fate when the enemy used a banned weapon. It’s said that bizarre creatures and superhumans live on the other side, in Away. Nobody except tough old Ms. Moore would ever live next to the Line.

Nobody but Rachel and her mother, who went to live there after Rachel’s dad died in the last war. It’s a safe, quiet life. Until Rachel finds a mysterious recorded message that can only have come from Away. The voice is asking for help.

Who sent the message? Why is her mother so protective? And to what lengths is Rachel willing to go in order to do what she thinks is right?

--Yay, I dont have to wait until March! I've heard good things about this one so I'm super excited!


Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan

One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teens—both named Will Grayson—are about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will Graysons find their lives going in new and unexpected directions, building toward romantic turns-of-heart and the epic production of history’s most fabulous high school musical.
Hilarious, poignant, and deeply insightful, John Green and David Levithan’s collaborative novel is brimming with a double helping of the heart and humor that have won both them legions of faithful fans.

--Squeeeeeee! I AM SO FRICKEN EXCITED YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW! I loooooooooooove John Green so much, and though I have never read any of David Levithan's books, I hear they're really good! Who knows I might have to pick some up after reading this! :]

So, thats what I got. What did you?

2010 Support Your Library Reading Challenge

Out of all the challenges I've joined in 2010, this is one of my favorites! I absolutely looooove my library! I love owning books, but I don't have enough money to buy all the books I want to read, and my library always stocked with all the awesome books I want to read! Really my public library is the epitomy of awesome! :]

Here are the rules:
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.

--Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post. To learn how to sign up without having a blog, click here.

2. There are four levels:
--The Mini – Check out and read 25 library books.
--Just My Size – Check out and read 50 library books.
--Stepping It Up – Check out and read 75 library books.
--Super Size Me – Check out and read 100 library books.
(Aim high. As long as you read 25 by the end of 2010, you are a winner.)

3. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Young Reader – any book as long as it is checked out from the library count. Checked out like with a library card, not purchased at a library sale.

4. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.

5. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.

6. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010.

7. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your post where your library books will be listed. Include the URL to this post so that other viewers can find this fun challenge. If you’d prefer to put your list in the sidebar of your blog, please leave your viewers the link to the sign up page. Again, so viewers can join the challenge too.
****You do NOT need to review your books. That is optional.****

To join for yourself or gain more info on the challenge, go here.

I'm just going to sign up for "The Mini" as of now. If I get more thats awesome, but I'm not really sure what my own-to-library reading ratio for 2010 is going to look like just like just yet!

My list shall be updated as library books are read, and will then be listed on this post and my Challenges post located on my link bar.

1. Saving Francesca (Melina Marchetta)
2. The Spectacular Now (Tim Tharp)
3. Project Sweet Life (Brett Hartinger)
4. Perfect Mistake (Kate Brian)
5. Swim The Fly (Dan Calame)
6. Scandal (Kate Brian)
7. Going Bovine (Libba Bray)
8. The Luxe (Anna Godbersen)
9. Fat Cat (Robin Brande)
10. The Knife of Never Letting Go (Patrick Ness)
11. Audrey, Wait! (Robin Benway)
12. The Summer I Turned Pretty (Jenny Han)
13. Spirit Bound (Richelle Mead)
14. The Lottery and Other Stories (Shirley Jackson)
15. Every Little Thing in the World (Nina de Gramont)
16. Break (Hannah Moskowitz)
17. After (Amy Efaw)
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100+ Author Challenge 2010

As far as I know no one is hosting this challenge, so as a personal goal I'm doing this one. (PLEASE let me know if someone is hosting this so I can give them credit!)

Basicly, the objective is to read 100 or more authors.
I attempted to do this one last year also, but this year I'm much more motivated! :]

<-- Real Original Button right? ;)

Here's my list. It shall be updated every time I read another author on this post, and on my Challenges post located on my link bar!

1. Maggie Stiefvater
2. Suzanne Young
3. Caroline Hickey
4. Melina Marchetta
5. John Green
6. David Levithan
7. Tim Tharp
8. Brett Hartinger
9. Teri Hall
10. Jen Nadol
11. Caragh O'Brien
12. Kate Brian
13. Don Calame
14. Sara Shepard
15. Carrie Ryan
16. Kristin Walker
17. Anna Jarzab
18. Kami Garcia
19. Margaret Stohl
20. Lauren Oliver
21. Courtney Summers
22. Rachel Hawkins
23. Elizabeth Eulberg
24. Libba Bray
25. Anna Godbersen
26. Robin Brande
27. Patrick Ness
28. Anastasia Hopcus
29. Robin Benway
30. Jenny Han
31. Richelle Mead
32. Jessica Brody
33. Shirley Jackson
34. Nina de Gramont
35. Hannah Moskowitz
36. Amy Efaw

The 2nd Challenge

Since I'm planning to read a lot of second in a series books anyways/ read more books by authors, I figured why not join a challenge for it.

Royal Reviews explain it better than me, so without further adu:
"The great thing about this challenge is that it's not just for your second in a series books, but the second time you've read an author as well. This encourages you to give authors another try if you haven't liked the book you've read or simply another excuse to read a book by an author you loved."


Here are the rules:
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 novels that are 2nd in a series or second time you've read the author.
-- Fascinated – Read 6 that are 2nd in a series or second time you've read the author.
-- Addicted – Read 12 novels that are 2nd in a series or second time you've read the author.
-- Obsessed – Read 20 novels 2nd in a series or second time you've read the author.

3. Any genre counts.

4. You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.

5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010.

To join the challenge yourself go here.

I myself am joining the "Addicted" level though I have a good feeling I'll make it to the Obsessed level. :]

I am not pre-writing the list because sometimes my reading selection is random. This list will be updated as I read my "2nd" books on this post and on my Challenges post located on my link bar.

1. Some Girls Are (Courtney Summers)
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