Waiting On Wednesday (7)

"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's WOW is inspired by my current English course! We've been reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen all semester. And I mean all semester. I'm pretty sure I've analyzed and reanalyzed it in a million different ways. But it's still interesting! And I'm not just saying that because my English professor reads this...

Anyway, for those of you who haven't read Pride and Prejudice, Mary is the middle Bennet sister. She is portrayed as the typical middle child; she's quiet and often overlooked by her family. Her role in the book, arguably, is minimal. So it caught my eye to see that Mary got a book of her own.

 

The Pursuit of Mary Bennet: A Pride & Prejudice Novel by Pamela Mingle

Expected Publishing Date: November 26, 2013
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Format: Paperback, 240 pages

Age Range: Young Adult/Adult

Goodreads Summary:
With warmth, wit, and infinite charm Pamela Mingle brings to the page Pride and Prejudice's reserved and awkward Mary Bennet and proves that there is always room for another Austen spin-off when it's this good For most of her life Mary Bennet has been an object of ridicule. With a notable absence of the social graces, she has been an embarrassment to her family on more than one occasion. But lately, Mary has changed. She's matured and attained a respectable, if somewhat unpolished, decorum. But her peace and contentment are shattered when her sister Lydia turns up-very pregnant and separated from Wickham. Mary and Kitty are bustled off to stay with Jane and her husband. It is there that Mary meets Henry Walsh, whose attentions confound her. Unschooled in the game of love, her heart and her future are at risk. Is she worthy of love or should she take the safer path? In her journey of self-acceptance, she discovers the answer.

So what are you waiting on this Wednesday?
 

Waiting on Wednesday (6)

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

On an irrelevant note, I'm sorry for the lack of reviews in the past couple of months. As you may have heard from our other posts, we have been very hectic. Also, April has decided to step down for now. And even though she won't be publishing anything in the near future, she's still a part of the Book Away family so her info will still be kept up. That just means that I have twice as much work no, but bear with me!  Hopefully I'll be back on track soon!

I thought we'd get back into the swing of things by doing a Waiting on Wednesday. What am I waiting for you ask? I'm waiting for The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead. It's the 4th installment to the Bloodlines series.

The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines #4) by Richelle Mead

Expected Publishing Date: November 19, 2013
Publisher: Razorbill
Format: Hardcover, 438 pages

Age Range: Young Adult
Series: Bloodlines

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Richelle Mead

Summary from Goodreads:

In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her. . . .

But the struggle isn't over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there's still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure—and re-education—looms larger than ever.

Pulses will race throughout this thrilling fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where no secret is safe.

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2

So I'm kind of excited for this! A part of the book will be from Adrian's POV. And I have always been Team Adrian so I am definitely excited for this book!

I've included the excerpts available from Richelle Mead's website.

Also, if you pre-order your copy of The Fiery Heart through the link above, the one that says Richelle Mead, it will take you to her page where you can read about getting a signed copy.

So, what are you waiting on this Wednesday? Did this make your list?

Waiting on Wednesday (5)

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

On an irrelevant note, I'm sorry for the lack of reviews this week and last week.  I haven't been able to get much reading done and pretty much have nothing to review... hopefully I'll be back on track soon!

Stolen Nights (Vampire Queen #2) by Rebecca Maizel
Publication: June 21st 2012 by St. Martin's Griffin
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
(Not available for pre-order yet)

WARNING: SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS!!! AVERT YOUR EYES IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE 1ST BOOK!!!!!

Lenah Beaudonte should be dead. But having sacrificed herself to save another, she finds herself awakening with strange powers that are neither vampire nor human - and a new enemy on her trail. In her vampire life, Lenah had thought that being human was all she ever wanted; but the human heart suffers pain, heartbreak and loss. With her new powers growing and the dark force of the Nex after her soul, Lenah faces a choice: between the mortal love of gorgeous Justin, whose passion fed her human soul, and taking a different path to become the mistress of her own destiny, wherever that may lead...

I really enjoyed Infinite Days and have pretty much been waiting two years for the sequel!  There have been no reviews yet but I have think that it will be as good as the first :)

What are you waiting on? Are you excited for this book as well?

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.

Crewel (Crewel World #1) by Gennifer Albin
Publication: October 16th, 2012 by Farrar, Strauss and Giroux Books for Young
Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian, Fantasy

Incapable. Awkward. Artless.

That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail.

Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to embroider the very fabric of life. But if controlling what people eat, where they live and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn’t interested.

Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and wove a moment at testing, and they’re coming for her—tonight.

Now she has one hour to eat her mom’s overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister’s academy gossip and laugh at her Dad’s stupid jokes. One hour to pretend everything’s okay. And one hour to escape.

Because once you become a Spinster, there’s no turning back.

I don't think I've seen any reviews for this one yet... but I'm in love with the cover and the synopsis!  I can't wait for October :D

What are your thoughts?  Are you excited for this book as well?  :)

Waiting on Wednesday (3)

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

Shadow and Bone (The Grisha #1) by Leigh Bardugo
Publication: June 5th 2012 by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Pre-Order: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository

Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near-impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one unlikely refugee.

Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life– a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.

Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha… and the secrets of her heart.

I know a lot of people probably have/had/will have this on their Waiting on Wednesday posts, but I'm so excited for this book!  I love fantasy books, and this one has gotten great reviews and sounds really original.  I also love the cover and think it's really unique, there's probably enough YA books with girls in dresses in them already.  (Not gonna lie though, I love the girl-in-dress covers!)

So, what book are you waiting for?  Is this one on your list? :)

Waiting on Wednesday (2)

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

Spell Bound (Hex Hall #3) by Rachel Hawkins
Publication: March 13th, 2012 by Disney Hyperion
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Book Depository

From Goodreads:

BEWARE OF SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hailed as “impossible to put down,” the Hex Hall series has both critics and teens cheering. With a winning combination of romance, action, magic and humor, this third volume will leave readers enchanted.

Just as Sophie Mercer has come to accept her extraordinary magical powers as a demon, the Prodigium Council strips them away. Now Sophie is defenseless, alone, and at the mercy of her sworn enemies—the Brannicks, a family of warrior women who hunt down the Prodigium. Or at least that’s what Sophie thinks, until she makes a surprising discovery. The Brannicks know an epic war is coming, and they believe Sophie is the only one powerful enough to stop the world from ending. But without her magic, Sophie isn’t as confident.

Sophie’s bound for one hell of a ride—can she get her powers back before it’s too late?

I'm super super super excited for this book, the Hex Hall series is one of my favorites and I'm sure this one will be as awesome as the others! If you haven't read this series, I highly recommend it!

Waiting On Wednesday (1)

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

This is the first Waiting On Wednesday post on Book Away! I (April) am waiting on The Demon's Surrender by Sarah Rees Brennan, which comes out next week! *happy dances* The Demon's Lexcion was one of my favorite series I read last year, and I can't wait to read the conclusion!

The Demon's Surrender (The Demon's Lexicon #3) by Sarah Rees Brennan
Publishing Date: June 14th, 2011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Format: Hardcover , 400pp 
Age Range: Young Adult
Series: Demon's Lexicon Trilogy Series


The Demon's Surrender is the thrilling and suspenseful conclusion to the Demon's Lexicon trilogy.


Unfortunately this was the only synopsis I could find from Goodreads...  But you can check out the first chapter and some teasers at Sarah's blog :) Sarah is one of the funniest authors I know of, so you should definitely check out her blog and her books if you haven't read them yet!


What are you waiting on?