To Read
I’m having a hard time picking what I want to read this month. Even though it was really good, it took me a whole month to read Darth Plagueis. Plus it was kind of dark. I’m feeling like I need some fast, light reads. :) I’m looking at my kindle and it’s like when you want something to eat and you look at the fridge full of food and say, “There is nothing to eat in this house!”
So for my first pick, I’ve got a review book from an indie author that I love called Bullies by Gary Taaffe. It’s fun and light MG fiction set in Australia. I’ll probably read it in a day. :)
Next, I need a fun book. It’s also counts as a MG Fantasy Challenge book. The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen. I got it for a steal :)
And oh my gosh why is it taking me an hour to pick these books? I think I have ennui.
I really want to read a classic. I haven’t read one in a long time and I miss them :( Too many review books or something. So I think I’ll read Peter and Wendy by J. M. Barrie and then read Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson. Those books will count for my Classic Double Challenge :)
I’m a really slow reader. I’ll be lucky if I finish those four books in a month.
TBR Update for January
I finished 3/4 books from my January TBR. I didn’t make a TBR pile for February because of the move.
The Last Jedi by Michael Reaves, Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff – finished!
Pivot Point by Kasie West – finished!
Reached by Ally Condie – finished!
Harry Potter Page to Screen by Bob McCrabe – um, didn’t start.
The only book I read in February was Darth Plagueis.
Online Events
Bloggiesta
- What: An online event to spruce up your blog, catch up on reviews and learn some things about blogging! (I personally intend to redo my blog design and chat away with others on twitter :)
- Where: The Official Bloggiesta Site
- When: March 22 – 24, 2013
Book Blogger Twitter Con 2013
- What: An online book blogger conference with daily topics, awards, and giveaways.
- Where: Hosted by Parajunkee and The Bookish Brunette
- When: April 1 – 7, 2013
Utah Signings
First of all, I want to give a shout-out to the awesome Facebook pages that make finding these book signings so much easier!
Jennifer A. Nielsen
- What: Meet local author Jennifer Nielsen at a celebration for the release of the second book in her phenomenal Ascendance
Trilogy, The Runaway King. - Where: The King’s English Bookshop
- When: Saturday, March 2 at 6 pm.
The Legend Thief Launch Party
- What: Local author EJ Patten returns to TKE for the launch of The Legend Thief, book two in his middle grade series, Hunter Chronicles.
- Where: The King’s English Bookshop
- When: Tuesday, March 5 at 7 pm.
Pitch Dark Days Tour
- What: Join us as five outstanding authors of YA from around the country, visit the Provo Library as a part of the national Dark Days Tour. The visiting authors include Dan Wells, Lauren Oliver, Claudia Gray, Kiersten White, Debra Driza, and, only in Provo, there will be a special guest appearance by Brodi Ashton.
- Where: Provo Library Ballroom
- When: Wednesday, March 6 at 7 pm.
My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.
I am feeling the same way! I need something easy and light to read!! So, I was totally planning on going to the Dark Days tour (and I was so excited!) but then a beloved family member died, and I jumped on a plane with the kids, and I won’t be back in time to go! So, I’m sending my hubby :) :) He is such a good sport to go for me, even though he isn’t looking forward to it! It’s about a 1-1/2 hr drive to get to Provo. So if you go, and see a guy there alone and totally out of place…that is probably him, haha!
I’m so sorry about the death in your family.
I’m not going to the Dark Days tour this year, but if you ever couldn’t go to a signing I would totally get a book signed for you! Your husband sounds so sweet that he would drive that far to get them for you.
I haven’t gotten to your comments on Darth Plagueis yet, but I’m going to soon. Can’t wait to read them :)
Sending love and thoughts your way for you and your family.
The False Prince and Tiger Lily were really fun reads! I’m excited for you to discover them for the first time!! I didn’t know Jennifer A. Nielson would be at the Provo Library! I will probably go!
She’s at the King’s English Bookshop tonight. Sorry I confused you. I might go to her signing tonight as well. :)
Looks like some fun reading choices! I wasn’t a fan of Tiger Lily. I wonder what you’ll think of it.