The Bursting Bookshelf

This week I chose LJ Smith for New In The World Of... As a big fan of hers, I check her website/ blog regularly and saw that she recently announced how she is planning but has yet to start writing, a sequel for both The Forbidden Game and The Dark Visions Trilogies. YES! If you've read them, you're probably yearning for more just...

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Title: Infinite Days Author: Rebecca Maizel Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Release: January 1, 2010 Rating: 5/5 Pages: 310 Series: Vampire Queen #1 Synopsis: Lenah Beaudonte is, in many ways, your average teen: the new girl at Wickham Boarding School, she struggles to fit in enough to survive and stand out enough to catch the eye of the golden-boy lacrosse captain. But Lenah also...

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Title: Hush Hush Author: Becca Fitzpatrick Publisher: Simon & Schuster Release: September 27, 2009 Rating: 5/5 Pages: 391 Series: Hush Hush Series Synopsis: 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...

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Hey everyone! I decided to do Book Blogger Hop again as I enjoyed doing it so much last week! So here it goes! Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Crazy For Books made to help showcase your blog to other bloggers out there with the same interests! "What is your favorite book cover?" My favorite book cover at the moment is...

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Follow my Blog Friday is a meme held by Parajunkee and it's where you answer the weekly question and then link yourself and you go and check out other blogs of your interest. Sounds fun hey? ...

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I'm sorry! I didn't mean to be late once again! I really, yet again, have no excuse except for a poor memory on my part. But hey, let's just get right to it. Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event held by Jill over at Breaking The Spine! It's all about those books you just can't wait for and are counting down the...

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This week I chose Stephenie Meyer as I just found out the names of the next two Host books. They'll be called The Soul and The Seeker. I found these on Goodreads so I have no clue how long that's been out there for but it's new to me. I will be getting these two as I did enjoy The Host and I...

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On My Wishlist is a weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. This week I have chosen the book The Forest Of Hands And Teeth by Carrie Ryan. Don't think of me as a nut because I haven't read this one yet, it's only because I can't seem to find it anywhere. The Bursting Bookshelf ...

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I know I'm a day late, but I wanted to join in on another great way to get my blog out there and to see other blogs. So Follow my Blog Friday is a meme held by Parajunkee and it's where you answer the weekly question and then link yourself and you go and check out other blogs of your interest. Sounds fun hey? How...

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Title: Night Star Author: Alyson Noel Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Release: November 16, 2010 Rating: 4/5 Pages: 302 Series: The Immortals Synopsis: After fighting for centuries to be together, Ever and Damen’s future hinges on one final showdown that will leave readers gasping for breath. Don’t miss this explosive new installment of the #1 bestselling series that’s enchanted millions across the world! Haven...

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So today I found a great meme called Book Blogger Hop. It's a great way that book bloggers go and check out other book blogs that you might be interested in. So I thought 'Hey! Why not? It looks like tons of fun and a great way to check out other peoples blogs!'. So I did. "Since Thanksgiving is coming up next week,...

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Title: The Iron Daughter Author: Julie Kagawa Publisher: Harlequin Teen Release: July 27, 210 Rating: 5/5 Pages: 359 Series: The Iron Fey Series Synopsis: Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that...

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The title says it all. I'm just super excited to have gotten to this point with my blog. I wasn't sure I could do it but I did! So thanks to my followers and please check out my new Goodreads account here! Thanks, The Bursting Bookshelf ...

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event held by Jill over at Breaking The Spine! It's all about those books you just can't wait for and are counting down the days till they come out. I Chose the Lying Games as I just love the Pretty Little Liars Series which is also by Sara Shepard. I can't wait for all the new drama...

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The title says it all! Just a little blurb about how Night Star, the newest and second to last book in the Immortals Series by Alyson Noel comes out today! That's really it. The Bursting Bookshelf ...

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Title: Witch and Wizard Author: James Patterson and Gabrielle Charbonnet Publisher: Little, Brown Books Release: December 4, 2009 Rating: 4/5 Pages: 302 Series: Witch and Wizard Series Synopsis: The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn...

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On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It's where I list all the books I desperately want but haven't actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It's also an event that you can join in with too - Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your...

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Hey this week I chose Jessica Verday for New In The World Of... The reason I chose her is because I just found out the name of the third and final book in her Sleepy Hollow series. The new book will be called The Hidden according to Goodreads. That's it for now. The Bursting Bookshelf ...

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Title: The Hunger Games Author: Suzanne Collins Publisher: Scholastic Release: October 1, 2008 Rating: 5/5 Pages: 374 Series: The Hunger Games Trilogy Synopsis: In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all...

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Sorry I'm a day late agian, but I don't have an excuse. Sorry guys. This week I chose... THE IRON KNIGHT BY JULIE KAGAWA I am absolutely obsessed with the Iron Fey series right now. I just finished The Iron Daughter today and I only just recently read The Iron King. I am just freaking out over this series! It's great and your...

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Yes. Just yes. I have yet again (and by yet again, I mean for the second time) been tweeted by @harlequinteen. Again, I can't thank them enough for tweeting about my review and actually finding my blog. It's just amazing. Thank you so, so much for this. I just loved it! Thanks again, The Bursting Bookshelf PS: Here's the tweet: The Bursting Bookshelf: The Iron...

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Title: The Iron King Author: Julie Kagawa Publisher: Harlequin Teen Release: February 1, 2010 Rating: 5/5 Pages: 368 Series: Iron Fey Series Synopsis: Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined… Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school…or...

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Hey guys! it's been a while since I've had a book haul for you guys, but here it is. This time I got: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen Rumor by Anna Godbersen Splendor by Anna Godbersen Envy by Anna Godbersen That's it for a while, The Bursting Bookshelf ...

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Title: The Forbidden Game (The Hunter, The Killer, The Chase) Author: LJ Smith Publisher: Simon Pulse Release: June 8, 2010 (Bind Up) Rating: 4.5/5 Pages: 750 Series: The Forbidden Game Trilogy (Contains all three) Synopsis: (Only for The Hunter) Jenny Thornton wanted the perfect game for her perfect boyfriend's birthday party. And the nondescript hole-in-the-wall shop manned by an unnervingly handsome blue-eyed boy seemed...

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*Sigh* I'm sorry I'm late for New In The World Of... this week. I got busy and didn't have time to post this so I'll post it now! This week I picked PC and Kristen Cast as I am a fan of their House of Night Series. And finally after a wait of what seems like forever, the cover of Awakened has been...

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*epic chorus of Don't Stop Believing in the background* I can't believe it! HarlequinTEEN, the publishers of The Iron Fey Series, just tweeted about my Waiting on Wednesday post! I am so over the moon right now that I can barely type! AHH! Thank you so much HarlequinTEEN for tweeting about my post! I am so excited for the release of The Iron...

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Title: How to Ditch Your Fairy Author: Justine Larbalestier Publisher: Seal Books Release: October 14, 2008 Rating: 5/5 Series: None Pages: 304 Synopsis: Welcome to New Avalon, where everyone has a personal fairy. Though invisible to the naked eye, a personal fairy, like a specialized good luck charm, is vital to success. And in the case of the students at New Avalon Sports...

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Title: Shiver Author: Maggie Stiefvater Publisher: Scholastic Rating: 3.5/5 Release: August 1, 2009 Pages: 390 Series: The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1 Synopsis: For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf - her wolf - is a haunting presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen...

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