Library Loot- June 17th and Waiting on Wednesday

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

I've been pretty good as I have only added 2 books to my stash this week!!! And now that summer is here and I'm off until Sept. 4 I have high hopes that I'll be able to plow through this pile faster!!!

Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas

** as I said in an earlier post, Kaye recommended this book to me and I can't wait to read it!!








The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

** I must see what all of the fuss is about...I know I'm sure to get hooked!!!







To Read List Total today 6/17/2009: 777
Last Week's To Read List total 6/10/2009: 766
Books Read in 2009 to date: 80
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 24

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Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by
Jill over at Breaking the Spine
that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon

• Hardcover: 992 pages
• Publisher: Delacorte Press (September 22, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385342454
• ISBN-13: 978-0385342452

Jamie Fraser, erstwhile Jacobite and reluctant rebel, knows three things about the American rebellion: the Americans will win, unlikely as that seems in 1778; being on the winning side is no guarantee of survival; and he’d rather die than face his illegitimate son — a young lieutenant in the British Army — across the barrel of a gun. Fraser’s time-travelling wife, Claire, also knows a couple of things: that the Americans will win, but that the ultimate price of victory is a mystery. What she does believe is that the price won’t include Jamie’s life or happiness — not if she has anything to say.

I've been in love with this series from the very first book
and I can't wait to step back into Jamie and Claire's lives again!!!

What book are you waiting for ?

Library Loot- June 10 and Waiting on Wednesday

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

I read a fantastic post last night at Nicole's blog, Linus's Blanket. This was all about our book addictions and I left her a comment stating that I now had 7 good excuses for continuing to bring books into the house faster than I can read them. I was all ready to use one of them this morning but realized I only have 2 books to post......sooooo, I will save those excuses when I really need them!!



after the moment by Garret Fremann-Weyr
** I read about this book on Shelf Awareness and the premise sounds really good. My library is great about having the newest books and I looked it up and there it was!!
Told with compassion and true understanding, After the Moment is about what happens when a young man discovers that sometimes love fails us, and that, quite often, we fail love.





Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz
** I've seen this all over the book blogging community and in my own middle school hallways. YA and vampires---great combination!
The Blue Bloods vowed that their immortal status would remain a closely guarded secret. And they kept that secret for centuries. But now, in New York City, the secret is seeping out.





To Read List Total today 6/03/2009: 766
Last Week's To Read List total 5/27/2009: 766
Books Read in 2009 to date: 74
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 24

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Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by
Jill over at Breaking the Spine
that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Undone by Karin Slaughter
Release Date: July 14, 2009

Someone had spent time with her -- someone well-practiced in the art of pain... Three years ago former Grant County medical examiner Sara Linton moved to Atlanta hoping to leave her tragic past behind her. Now working as a doctor in Atlanta's Grady Hospital she is starting to piece her life together. But when a severely wounded young woman is brought in to the emergency room, she finds herself drawn back into a world of violence and terror. The woman has been hit by a car but, naked and brutalized, it's clear that she has been the prey of a twisted mind. When Special Agent Will Trent of the Criminal Investigation Team returns to the scene of the accident, he stumbles on a torture chamber buried deep beneath the earth. And this hidden house of horror reveals a ghastly truth - Sara's patient is just the first victim of a sick, sadistic killer. Wrestling the case away from the local police chief, Will and his partner Faith Mitchell find themselves at the center of a grisly murder hunt. And Sara, Will and Faith - each with their own wounds and their own secrets - are the only thing that stands between a madman and his next crime...

What book are you waiting for ?

Library Loot- June 3

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

Every time Wednesday rolls around I always wonder how I'm going to justify my new library loot to all my friends.....I officially give up!!!



Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
** I could blame so many book buddies for this book but in all honesty I love Lisa See and when I heard about her new book I immediately put it on request at my library.








Prayers For Sale- by Sandra Dallas
**The blame here goes to Barnes and Noble and whoever put the huge display of this book at their front entrance. I was immediately drawn to the cover and when I read what the book was about I was hooked!!!









To Read List Total today 6/03/2009: 766
Last Week's To Read List total 5/27/2009: 766
Books Read in 2009 to date: 74
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 24

Library Loot- May 27

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

I'm out of excuses for my lack of self control, but I still have people to blame so I'm shunning all responsibility for grabbing these books and placing that upon fellow book lovers!! Here's what I brought home with me last Saturday!!



The Dust of 100 Dogs by A.S. King
I am totally blaming Lenore from Presenting Lenore. Her post was so fantastic that I knew if I came across this book that I would have to get it!!
Isn't the cover pretty cool?







The Might Queens of Freeville by Amy Dickinson
The blaming honors go to Lisa from Books on the Brain. Her review made me want this book!!! As I was browsing the new non-fiction books the title jumped out at me and the book jumped into my bag!!!







The Turnaround by George Pelecanos
I've seen and read so many reviews on this book that I truly felt like I was missing out on something truly wonderful. This book was the reason I went to the main library in the first place!! It's going to be hard to just blame this on one person......Kathy from Bermuda Onion is the person who pushed me over the cliff!! Here is a short excerpt from her fantabulous review!
I really enjoyed this book and was engrossed in it and its characters from start to finish. The character development in this crime novel is fantastic. I empathized with most of the characters and wanted them to make good decisions.


The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
I'm passing the the buck to Chris from Stuff as Dreams are Made On for this one!! He always writes these wonderfully in-depth and heartfelt reviews and after reading this one I knew I couldn't make it through 2009 without acquiring this from the library!!






Skinned by Robin Wasserman
I don't anyone to blame...darn! I thought the cover looked intriguing (reminded me of the Uglies Series) and after reading the inside jacket, the story sounded good so in the bag it went!!






To Read List Total today 5/27/2009: 766
Last Week's To Read List total 5/20/2009: 753
Books Read in 2009 to date: 73
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 21

Library Loot - May 20

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

I've been good....very good!!!! But even though I haven't been adding a lot to the loot pile it doesn't seem as if I'm getting through them fast enough. These additions were two more holds that came in for me. I had to pick them up because I feel that it would've been rude not to!! Sounds like a good excuse doesn't it!!?


Death by Bikini by Linda Gerber
---finally I have someone to blame again for getting this book. The Story Siren's blog is a YA lover's heaven, plus I read her reviews on Goodreads. This one is all her fault!





A Guide to the Birds of East Africa by Nicholas Drayson
--I think I read about this book from a Barnes and Noble Fall Reading Recommendation flyer.
I love the cover and it does sound pretty good.






To Read List Total today 5/20/2009: 753
Last Week's To Read List total 513/2009: 744
Books Read in 2009 to date: 72
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 23 still holding on that number!!!

Library Loot- May 13

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

I've been extremely good this week. In fact, over the weekend I took a long hard look at my huge library pile. I had to get real and ask myself how many of these books could I really get done in the amount of time I had them. After careful consideration I returned 9 books.....and then quickly acquired 4 more!! I know what you're thinking...doesn't make sense Staci!! Let me defend myself on one point...3 of them were holds that I THOUGHT I had suspended until August. Not sure why that didn't work but they showed up so I felt like I HAD to take them. The fourth one, Maisie Dobbs, I just had to get. I'd seen so many fantastic reviews of the latest Dobbs novel so I decided that I needed to start at the beginning with this series. Here are the 4 books that I brought home.




Rereadings: Seventeen Writers Revisit Books They Love edited by Anne Fadiman
--I saw this on someone's blog and felt compelled to read these stories.

Weetzie bat by Francesca Lia Block
--I forgot why I wanted to read this book. I just read on Goodreads a few reviews that described this book as "being on a bad acid trip." Great. I'm not a big fan of weird! Has anyone read this one?

Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
- I read and loved Booklogged at A Reader's Journal review of Among the Mad but I can never start a series in the middle so I got the first one.

George and Sam: Two boys, One family, and Autism by Charlotte Moore
-Nick Hornby recommended this one in his book, Polysyllabic Spree. I have to interact with students that have autism and am astounded daily by their unique gifts. Sounds like it's going to be a good read.


To Read List Total today 4/29/2009: 744
Last Week's To Read List total 4/15/2009: 737
Books Read in 2009 to date: 69
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 23

Library Loot- May 6

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

I've been very good once again this week!! I feel like I'm actually making a dent in my library pile. It probably has something to do with my reading being on a schedule!! I made up a calendar for May and so far I'm only 1 day behind....o.k. I'm a few days and 1 book behind!!! Oh well, here's more to add to the madness!!!



The Accidental Demon Slayer- Well, I had to get this so that I can start at the beginning of this series that looks to be fun, fun, fun!!

Vibes- I picked this up because I liked the cover! Don't you think it's cute? Also, I'm on a YA binge right now!!!

Ink Exchange- This is the next book after Wicked Lovely, which I fell in love with. Let's hope this one doesn't disappoint!!






Swallow Me Whole- I can't remember how I came across this book. Very strange...but it's a graphic novel and looks like it is going to be a good read!

Life Sucks- I finally get to blame someone!! And that someone is Linda from Silly Little Mischief. She told me about this cool YA Graphic novel and I can't wait to read it!!

A Homemade Life- Another person to blame for a book!! The blame goes to....drumroll please.....DAR!! Who would've thought? yeah, I know...Dar's responsible for a lot of people adding to their TBR list!! She featured this cover on a Cover Attraction post and I am a sucker for covers. Loved this one and a bonus...the story sounds like it's going to be a very enjoyable read!!


To Read List Total today 4/29/2009: 737
Last Week's To Read List total 4/15/2009: 707
Books Read in 2009 to date: 65
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 29

Library Loot- April 29

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

I've been pretty good this past week and have only added 6 new books to my library stash!! I really feel like I'm making a dent in my pile. It didn't hurt that I was without power over the weekend. Saturday was gorgeous here in Michigan until around 2 pm so I spent the morning reading outside and finished two books. On Sunday, I finished another one!! What that tells me is I spend way tooooooo much time on the internet and not enough time reading!! Here's what I brought home this week!!


Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger

- I can't remember who told me about this book but they recommended it to me because I loved 84 Charing Road and Guernsey so much. This one is written in diary form, letters, and bit and pieces of Joey's life growing up in the 40's. Can't wait to get to it!



Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

- I blame this one on anyone who did a review of this book!! Too many to count but after reading them I felt compelled to get this one.






The Help by Kathryn Stockett

-Who hasn't read this book and loved it? So because I've read tons of great reviews about this one I added it to my stack. I would like to pass some blame along to Lisa from Books and Cooks and Lesley of Lesley's Book Nook. Their reviews are the ones that pushed me over the edge!!





Willow by Julia Hoban

- I read about this book in the ALA magazine and then the author sent me an email when she noticed that I had marked it as a must-read on my Goodreads page for 2009. I found her to be really easy and fun to talk to. I've read some great reviews on this book and I had to wait for what felt like forever to finally get this from the library!!!


Nation by Terry Pratchett

- I've heard so many good things about Pratchett from Nymeth and Chris so when this won the Printz Award I knew that I needed to get my hands on this and read my very first Pratchett book ever!!





Talking with My Mouth Full by Bonny Wolf

-I saw this book on Janel's blog- Janel's Jumble and was immediately taken in by the cover. Each chapter starts out with stories from the kitchen and this is the type of cookbook I like. One that makes me really feel like a participant in their life and through that leads me to their cooking!! I'm totally blaming Janel for this one!!!




To Read List Total today 4/29/2009: 703
Last Week's To Read List total 4/15/2009: 701
Books Read in 2009 to date: 62
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 29

Library Loot- April 22

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

Yes, you're reading this post right...I only have 2 books to post!!! But don't let that fool you, my check-out numbers are still out-of-control!! Here's what I picked up this last week:

BoneMan's Daughters by Ted Dekker

- I've read a lot of Dekker in the past and this story sounds totally fascinating. After reading Dar's great review I knew that I couldn't put off reading this book.
Have you noticed how Dar gets blamed a lot on my Library Loot posts?






The Geometry of Sisters by Luanne Rice

-No one to blame for this one. I must have seen it somewhere and read the story description and thought it sounded interesting. I'm reading this one right now and really enjoying it so far!!






To Read List Total today 4/22/2009: 701
Last Week's To Read List total 4/15/2009: 695
Books Read in 2009 to date: 58
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 33

Library Loot- April 15

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

So, after last week I was feel pretty ashamed of myself for checking out soooo many books. I think I've gotten a little bit of a handle on the problem and my list will be sort of visual proof to everyone that I'm working on it....I'm taking baby steps!! So here's what I brought home last week:

The Year of Secret Assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty
--Blame is being assigned to Reviewer X. If she hadn't done such a knock-out book review I wouldn't have been compelled to get this!!






A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
-This book is the fault of Devourer of Books Blog. I loved her review so I knew I had to read this book!!!








The Lost Quilter by Jennifer Chiaverini
-I only have myself to blame for this one. I've been following this series from the very beginning. Some I've loved, while others were just so-so. I hoping that this one won't disappoint!!!







The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Lori R. King
-This one is entirely Lenore's fault. She just writes the best reviews and makes me get that feeling inside that if I don't read this book then I'm missing out on something. So after reading her post this book made it home with me!!!






-To Read List Total today 4/15/2009: 695
Last Week's To Read List total 4/8/2009: 686
Books Read in 2009 to date: 52
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 28

Library Loot- April 8

Library Loot hosted by Eva and Alessandra
asks us to list what we brought home from
the library this week.

Let me start off this post by stating the obvious...I'm a tad obsessed with books. Just a tad, and I didn't realize how bad it was until I gathered all of lovely little gems into a pile to do this post, that I realized how far out of control my obsession has become. Once you see my list I think you will concur with my little obsession problem. So, as I type this my face is beet red because I'm really a little bit embarrassed to share ALL of my library loot this week....for one of the first times ever I think I have TOO MANY BOOKS CHECKED OUT AT THE LIBRARY!!! Whew, that felt good to just let it out there....here's hoping that you will stay with me until the end of my long, exhaustive list of my library finds this week! Meet back up with you in a few........


The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
- o.k. so I wasn't even going to get this book until sometime this summer and the only reason I know about it, is because Dar wrote a fantastic review that made me feel that I would be missing out on some great friendships. Women and knitting...how better can it get?




Fruits Baskets and Vampire Knight
--venturing into more manga for fun, these were recommended by ALA so I thought I would see if I liked them as much as I did the Emma Manga series.







Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn
--This book I will blame entirely on JoAnn. I would've never known about its existence if she didn't follow my goodreads books so closely. After seeing that I loved 84 Charing and Guernsey, which are episolatory form, (just wanted to sound smart there with the "e" word, I had to look it up!!) she recommended this book which is a novel in letters. I wasn't looking for it at all Monday morning..I was just browsing and there it was. It promptly went into my little bag!!



Undercover by Beth Kephart
-This book is Lenore and Amy's fault. If neither one of these lovely ladies hadn't post such great reviews then I wouldn't have had to get it!!!







No One You Know by Michelle Richmond
--the blame for this one is squarely on all of you who left me comments last week about A Year of Fog and then told me how much you loved this one...thanks a lot...enablers!!






In The Woods by Tana French
--First off, I wanted to read this because like, geez, everyone who is cool has read it, so I wanted to quit feeling like a big LOSER. Then I read this kick-butt review of her other book, The Likeness, over at Books I Done Read and that pushed me over the edge!





Cassandra & Jane by Jill Pitkeathley
-I'm not going to do a total full-fledged blame game on this one because I love anything that remotely concerns Jane Austen. So I was game before I read Dar's review at Peeking Between the Pages. Dar has great taste in books and she liked it, so when I happened upon it I snatched it up immediately!!





Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
- I have to thank Susan, a friend from Scrap In Style and Goodreads ,who just asked me the other day if I had read this book yet. I replied back that I was hoping to get to it this summer. See how I'm setting the story up here? Anyway, she sublimely (sp?) put that book title into my head so while I was browsing the shelves what do you think jumped out at me? Yeah, you guessed it...Poison Study...I think I could be hypnotized very easily!!



Mrs. Perfect by Jane Porter
--Here's a case of reading the review the day before you go to the library...it totally bit me in the butt!! I hadn't planned on getting this one either but I looked down at the bottom shelf and there was the title, blinking at me!! Have you ever felt that if you didn't grab the book right then, that you just might forget how much you wanted to read it and then never ever check it out? That was the thought that went through my mind...so I popped it into my bag!! Blaming rights go to the Printed Page and My Friend Amy...very naughty bloggers!!

Getting tired? I still have 2 to go.....don't leave!!! You may be getting blamed next!!


Evermore by Alyson Noel
-just have myself to blame here. I read about this in the Booklist Feb. 9 Issue...can I sue them for adding to my OC Disorder?







Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan
--blame goes to Linda from Silly Little Mischief. When I posted my Manga/Graphic Novel review, she left me with a few suggestions. This is one of them! My son Marc already read it and he said it was great!!







See, what did I tell you...totally obsessed with acquiring books on a weekly basis!!

To Read List Total today 4/8/2009: 686
Last Week's To Read List total 4/1/2009: 670
Books Read in 2009 to date: 49
Number of Books Checked out from the library: 35