The Time Will Come #14

The Time Will Come is a meme hosted by Books for Company!

The Rules
* Pick a book from your bookshelf that you've had for a while and really can't wait to read, but haven't managed to get to yet.
* Put the details on your blog and head back over to Jodie's blog to fill in the Mr Linky.
* Go and visit some other bloggers who are joining in.

The Dig (Zoe and Zeus Trilogy #1) by Audrey Hart


Zoe Calder has always been an outsider. Stashed away in boarding schools since her parents died, Zoe buries herself in the study of ancient worlds. Her greatest thrill is spending her summers with her archeologist aunt and uncle on digs around the world. And one day, while investigating a newly unearthed temple in Crete, Zoe discovers a luminous artifact that transports her to ancient Greece.

As Zoe quickly learns, the Olympian Gods are real, living people—humans with mysterious powers… Powers that Zoe quickly realizes she has come to possess, as well. However, when the people of ancient Greece mistake Zoe for an Olympian, the Gods must restore the balance of the ancient world… No matter what.

Zoe is forced to play a confusing and dangerous game as Hera rallies the gods against her—all except for Zeus, the beautiful, winged young god who risks everything to save her.

Out of time and out of her element, teenager Zoe Calder finds herself in ancient Greece, battling against the power of the Olympians and the vengeance of a scorned goddess—all for the strange and mysterious boy she has come to love.

I've had this for a while on my computer, and I can't wait to read it!

Top 10 Book Boyfriends in 2011

A Life Bound by Books, Confessions of a Bookaholic, Two Chicks on Books and Fiktshun came up with a great idea to celebrate the books we have read in 2011. Today's topic is..

My Top 10 Book Boyfriends in 2011

This is really hard, so I can't really put them in any specific order.

• Eric Northman from Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
  Eric, oh Eric. Do I need to say more. Though I liked him especially much in the book 4 (and everyone know why is that).
  
  
  
• Alex from Delirium by Lauren Oliver
  Please let him live, oh please! Can't wait for Pandemonium! Best birthday present for a long time :)
  
  
  
• Patch from Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick
  I loved him the best in the first book, Hush, hush, but I still wouldn't say no to this guy!
  
  
  
• Jace from City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
  I can still remember the first scene of Jace in City of Bones! Can't wait to hear more from him. Maybe I should read these all over again, just to refresh my memory.
  
  
  
• Michael from Princess in the Pink by Meg Cabot
  I found Princess Diaries only lately, but I can't help it! He's the dream boyfriend, if I was still in school. And ten years younger.
  
  
  
• Archer from Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins
  Boy is a villain, yet he's not. Turns out he's the prince of your dreams *gasp* I have to read these again, too.
  
  
  
• Peeta from Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
  He was quite complicated and I didn't instantly fall in love with him. Is he lying, or what the hell is he doing?! And then you realize that he's been telling the truth the whole time and you want to marry him.
  
  
  
• Varen Nethers from Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
  Finally a guy to my taste, meaning his looks! Fortunately, he comes with some serious baggage.
  
  
  
• Kent from Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
  Boy with a good heart. I don't know what else to say.
  
  
  
• Cole from The Wolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie Stiefvater
  I think I mentioned in my review that I'm in love with Cole? Maybe more than once? Who wouldn't love him! Nutcase ex-rockstar, who is a genius. Everything you need in man!
  
  
  

My Top 10 Book Covers of 2011 (Blog Event)

A Life Bound by Books, Confessions of a Bookaholic, Two Chicks on Books and Fiktshun came up with a great idea to celebrate the books we have read in 2011. Day two of the five day event is all about sharing your favorite book covers for 2011!

My Top 10 Book Covers of 2011

Top 10 Books I've Read in 2011 (Blog Event)

A Life Bound by Books, Confessions of a Bookaholic, Two Chicks on Books and Fiktshun came up with a great idea to celebrate the books we have read in 2011!

I know, I'm a little late, but since I spent the beginning of the week in bed, in fever, I join now!

Top 10 Books I've Read in 2011
These are the same as in my latest Top Ten Tuesday post, so sorry about that!

Waiting on Wednesday #11

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

The Unquiet by Jeannine Garsee

Expected publication July 17th 2012


Sixteen-year-old Rinn Jacobs has secrets: One, she’s bipolar. Two, she killed her grandmother.

After a suicide attempt, and now her parents' separation, Rinn and her mom move from California to the rural Ohio town where her mother grew up.

Back on her medications (again!) and hoping to stay well, Rinn settles into her new home and school. She refuses to be daunted by the fact that the previous owner hanged herself in Rinn's bedroom, or that her classmates believe the school pool is haunted by Annaliese, a girl who drowned there. But when a reckless séance goes awry, and terrible things start happening to her new friends—yet not to her—Rinn is determined to find out why she can’t be "touched" by Annaliese...or if Annaliese even exists.

With the help of Nate Brenner, the hunky “farmer boy” she’s rapidly falling for, Rinn devises a dangerous plan to uncover the truth. Soon reality and fantasy meld into one, till Rinn finds it nearly impossible to tell the difference.

When a malevolent force threatens the lives of everyone she cares about--not to mention her own--she can't help wondering: who should she really be afraid of?

Annaliese? Or herself?

Why?
I wanted to read this as soon as I saw the the part about grandmother. And no, I don't have any problem with grandmothers, it just sounds creepy and exciting! ;)

WWW Wednesday #12

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Should be Reading.

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…
* What are you currently reading?
* What did you recently finish reading?
* What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?
On a Dark Wing by Jordan Dane
Finally something from Netgalley! Hasn't got so good reviews, but seems okay so far!

What did you recently finish reading?
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games #3) by Suzanne Collins
This book breaks your heart. Consider yourself warned.

What do you think you'll read next?
The Dig (Zoe and Zeus Trilogy #1) by Audrey Hart
Received ARC a while ago, just can't wait to read this!

Teaser Tuesdays #8

Meme by Should Be Reading!

*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!
*Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My name is Katniss Everdeen. Why am I not dead? I should be dead. It would be best for everyone if I were dead...

p. 109, Mockingjay (The Hunger Games #3) by Suzanne Collins

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own Teaser Tuesdays post, or share your ‘teasers’ in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thanks! :)


Don't forget to participate to the latest giveaway!

Top Ten Tuesday #3

Finally somewhat healthy and back!

Every Tuesday The Broke and the Bookish hosts Top Ten Tuesday, a meme in which a new and different top ten list appears.

Man, this is going to be hard! And these are mostly series, but what can you do! Just click on the image to get the blurb.

The Top Ten books read in 2011

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you all! I'll be back soon :)

Interview & Giveaway (INT) : Anthea Sharp

This is really a Christmas special, since it's not only my first author interview ever, but there's also a giveaway!

Thanks again Anthea, for this interview! She's also hosting a givewaway for an e-copy of her novel Feyland: The Dark Realm to one lucky winner, so thank you for that, too! :)

Let's say welcome to Anthea!


Thanks, Satu, for having me as your guest at Mind Reading! I’m excited to be here, answering your questions and sharing a bit about my brand-new YA fantasy book.



First of all, could you tell something about yourself?

I’m short, live in the Pacific NW of the US with my small-but-good family, play the Irish Fiddle, and have loved reading fantasy for as long as I can remember.


Your new book, Feyland: The Dark Realm, came out few days ago, could
you tell something about it?

Feyland mixes high-tech gaming with the treacherous realm of Faerie, and features two teen gamers—Jennet and Tam—who have to overcome their differences and work together to save one another, and ultimately the mortal world, too.


You've written historical romance earlier, what made you write YA Fantasy?

I’ve always read fantasy. Once I realized I could write and sell a book, writing the genre I loved best was a natural next step. I still write romance—and enjoy it a lot!—but fantasy is where my true heart is.


Are you currently working with a new book and will that be about the
Feyland, too?

Yes, I’m working on the sequel! Titled Feyland: The Bright Court, it will be out in spring of 2012. I’m very excited to keep telling Jennet and Tam’s story—there are lots of new adventures in store.



I'm quite sure you're a gamer, am I right? :)

Is it that obvious? lol


What kind of games do you play? Name your favorite(s)?

I’ve been playing World of Warcraft for a few years now—that’s really my game of choice. I can beat the pants off of most people in Boggle, and I play Just Dance with my daughter. First Person shooters spike my adrenaline too much, and I always go off the track in Kart racing, so I tend to stick more with the fantasy-based MMOs.


The class of your choice (IRL and if you were in Feyland)?

Ooh, good question. Healer of any kind—but in Feyland I’d want a character that could do some serious damage. Probably a caster or ranged dps. I’m more like Jennet than Tam in that regard.



Ever visited (or even heard about) Finland?

I’ve never visited, but I read the Moomintroll books when I was younger. I also know a woman from Finland—our daughters go to school together. I’d love to visit some day!


Weapon of your choice (can be anything from throwing stars to mage's staff)?

Magic wands have always appealed to me. Mad barehanded ninja skills would be nice, too.


Favorite thing to do when you have some spare time?

Read! And then write.


What's the latest book you've read and how did you like it?

Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi. I loved the first half of this book—his worldbuilding is just incredible—and enjoyed the second half.



Free word, anything you would like to say to my readers?

Never give up on your dreams, no matter how far-fetched they might seem.



I’d be delighted to answer any questions people leave in the comments, and thanks again to Satu for the interview!

Thanks again Anthea! :)

Some links
Feyland in Amazon
Feyland in B&N
Feyland in Goodreads
Anthea's YA fantasy homepage
Anthea's Historical Romance homepage

And now, the giveaway!

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Giveaway is international!
One lucky winner will win a copy of Feyland: The Dark Realm in any digital format the winner prefers!
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Contest ends Jan 8th 2012

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