Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Wishlist Wednesday


*Wishlist Wednesday is where you show a book that has been on your wishlist/TBR list for a while, the meme is hosted by Pen to Paper*

 by Veronica Roth

Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Release DateApril 10, 2018
Pages: 464

The Story:

In the second book of the Carve the Mark duology, globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth reveals how Cyra and Akos fulfill their fates. The Fates Divide is a richly imagined tale of hope and resilience told in four stunning perspectives.
The lives of Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth are ruled by their fates, spoken by the oracles at their births. The fates, once determined, are inescapable.
Akos is in love with Cyra, in spite of his fate: He will die in service to Cyra’s family. And when Cyra’s father, Lazmet Noavek—a soulless tyrant, thought to be dead—reclaims the Shotet throne, Akos believes his end is closer than ever.
As Lazmet ignites a barbaric war, Cyra and Akos are desperate to stop him at any cost. For Cyra, that could mean taking the life of the man who may—or may not—be her father. For Akos, it could mean giving his own. In a stunning twist, the two will discover how fate defines their lives in ways most unexpected.
-via Amazon


Veronica Roth

Meet the Author

Veronica Roth is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Divergent series and Carve the Mark. She was born in a Chicago suburb, and studied creative writing at Northwestern University. She and her husband and dog currently live in Chicago.

You can find Veronica on Instagram (@vrothbooks), Facebook, or at her website (veronicarothbooks.com), or sign up for her newsletter to get book news and exclusive content here! eepurl.com/dcqzr1



Want to see my entire Wishlist? Check it out on Amazon: Books I Dream About

Happy Reading!


Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Teaser Tuesday



*Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just flip through your current read to a random page -- or not -- and share two teaser quotes from somewhere on said page.*
This week my Teaser Tuesday quotes will be taken from my current read, Better Than New by Nicole Curtis.


Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes (and How They Saved Me) by [Curtis, Nicole]
Teaser #1:

“A common misconception about strong women is that we don’t need the hand-holding, the flowers, and the nice gestures, and what I’ve found to be true is that it’s the strong women who want it the most."  
Teaser #2:

 “Don't be trapped by your own assumptions.” 

Teaser #3:

"As I've built my real estate and renovation career, I've come to associate particular lessons with a give house. The glorious Minnehaha mansion in southwest Minneapolis taught me that sometimes in order to move ahead, you have to be willing to let something go. That lesson keeps ringing true. It has made me tackle houses that other wouldn't touch, and that's led to a lot of success, both on and off my TV show. Whenever I think about the Dollar house in the Central neighborhood in Minneapolis, I remember that I need to be able to back up my words with action. For someone who is not afraid to speak her mind, that lesson is a good reality check. And even my first house, a feeble structure in Tampa, drove home the universally useful point that every mistake is knowledge waiting to happen.

The Story:
For the first time, Nicole Curtis, the star of the megahit HGTV and DIY Network show Rehab Addict, reveals her private struggles, her personal victories, and the inspiring lessons we can all learn from them.

Nicole Curtis is the tough, soulful, charismatic dynamo who for the past twenty years has worked tirelessly to restore historical houses, often revitalizing neighborhoods in the process. And also, in the process, drawing millions of fans to her television show, Rehab Addict, where they follow each step of the hard work and singular vision that transform the seemingly lost cause of a run-down building into a beautifully restored home. But there is so much more to this self-taught expert and working mom. With hersignature irresistible honesty and energy, Curtis writes about a project that every reader will find compelling: how she rehabbed herself. Better Than New reveals what’s not seen on TV—Curtis’s personal battles and her personal triumphs, her complicated relationships, her life as a single mother, the story of how she got started remodeling houses, and the consuming ins and outs of producing a megahit television show while keeping up with two kids, two rescue dogs, and countless tasks on her home renovation punch lists. Followers of the show will get an inside look at some of her most famous restorations, including the Dollar house, the Minnehaha house, the Campbell Street project, and the Ransom Gillis mansion.

Part inspirational memoir and part self-help guide, Better Than New is a journey ineight chapters—each pinned to the story of a house that Curtis has remodeled, each delivering a hard-fought lesson about life—that takes readers to the place we all want to be: home.
via Amazon

Meet the Author:



Nicole Curtis is the host of the HGTV and DIY Network megahit show Rehab Addict, which has been on the air since 2010. Nicole, a native Michigander, was born and raised in a small town outside Detroit. Nicole has spent more than 20 years working in construction and preserving old homes. She has gone from struggling single mom to host of a hit television show and has inspired people across all ages and demographics to find the courage from within to follow their dreams.



***Check out Nicole Curtis' website for more information about her and Better Than NewHERE
What teasers are you sharing this week?

Don't forget to tell me in the comments or on twitter; @TheTatteredPage. You can also use #ForeverDoon on twitter if you're reading it! 
Happy Reading!
Monday, February 26, 2018

In My Mailbox : ALA Midwinter 2017 Edition



*In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren which allows bloggers to share what books they bought/received each week.*


Hey Bookies! This week's In My Mailbox is dedicated to my trip to Denver for ALA Midwinter 2018. This year I went with shipping the books home which was like Christmas all over again when I got to open all of the boxes after they arrived. I am so excited to share with you what I received in my mailbox recently.


This is the haul of books I acquired at the ALA Midwinter this year. Take a look below:



Here is a little about ALA Midwinter for those not familiar with the event:

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"With more than 450 exhibiting organizations, multiple pavilions and stages featuring the hottest authors, and numerous related fun events, the exhibit floor is an integral part of your learning, professional development, and networking. The Exhibit Hall offers you the opportunity to explore and discuss with expert vendors the breadth and depth of new and favorite library products, services, books, online services, tools, and technologies."


*If you're interested in the other books that are on my radar you can check out my Amazon Wishlist: Books I Dream About!

Happy Reading!

New YA Releases : Week of February 26th


Here are some upcoming releases this week. Release dates sources: 
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc.


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Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller

Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman

A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena


Cadaver & Queen by Alisa Kwitney

Are any of these on your Bookish Wishlist or Pre-Order cart? Which do you look most forward to?


Happy Reading!
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Wishlist Wednesday


*Wishlist Wednesday is where you show a book that has been on your wishlist/TBR list for a while, the meme is hosted by Pen to Paper*

 by Tomi Adeyemi 

Publisher
Macmillan Children's Books  
Release DateMarch 6, 2018
Pages: 544

The Story:

Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut Children of Blood and Bone. They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise. Zelie remembers when the soil of Orisha hummed with magic. When different clans ruled - Burners igniting flames, Tiders beckoning waves, and Zelie's Reaper mother summoning forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, anyone with powers was targeted and killed, leaving Zelie without a mother and her people without hope. Only a few people remain with the power to use magic, and they must remain hidden. Zelie is one such person. Now she has a chance to bring back magic to her people and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zelie must learn to harness her powers and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orisha, where strange creatures prowl, and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zelie herself as she struggles to come to terms with the strength of her magic - and her growing feelings for an enemy. The movie of Children of Blood and Bone is in development at Fox 2000/Temple Hill Productions with the incredible Karen Rosenfelt and Wyck Godfrey (Twilight, Maze Runner, The Fault In Our Stars) producing it.

-via Amazon


Tomi Adeyemi

Meet the Author

Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American writer and creative writing coach based in San Diego, California. After graduating Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she received a fellowship that allowed her to study West African mythology, religion, and culture in Salvador, Brazil. Her first novel is Children of Blood and Bone. When she's not working on her novels or watching BTS music videos, she can be found blogging and teaching creative writing on her website.


Want to see my entire Wishlist? Check it out on Amazon: Books I Dream About

Happy Reading!


Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Top Secret Bookish Project: Unveiling & Launch

Hey Bookies!

The time has finally come to unveil my Top Secret Bookish Project!



For the last month, I have been working hard developing a bookish project I am so excited to share with you.

Everyone meet Booked All Week! A 2018 Booklover's Planner.

Booked All Week! is the ideal 12-month planner for Booklovers. It is a full-color, 158-page planner. Filled with a towering TBR pile you can write on, infamous bookish quotes, daily features to keep track of your current read  and other little surprises.

There are 10 planners available on The Tattered Page Etsy shop. Full planner details: HERE







*Not so* Secret Bookish Project - Phase 1
           *Research, design development, focus polls

*Not so* Secret Bookish Project - Phase 2:
           *Purchase materials, finalize designs



*Not so* Secret Bookish Project - Phase 3:
           *Product production, set up Etsy store


*Not so* Secret Bookish Project - Phase 4:
           *Launch product



*Not so* Secret Bookish Project - Phase 5
           *Customer feedback



I would love to hear any of you guys' thoughts, please comment them down below!

Happy Reading!

Monday, February 19, 2018

In My Mailbox



*In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren which allows bloggers to share what books they bought/received each week.*


Hey Bookies! This week's In My Mailbox is dedicated to Gena Showalter's adult supernatural romance, Lords of the Underworld, and Kresley Cole's YA series, The Arcana Chronicles. I have been OBSESSED with her adult supernatural romance series, Immortals After Dark, for YEARS so I finally thought I give Poison Princess a try since I had it sitting on my shelf for a while -- I immediately ordered the rest of the series. And I am so excited to share with you what I received in my mailbox recently. Take a look at my haul below:



*If you're interested in the other books that are on my radar you can check out my Amazon Wishlist: Books I Dream About!

Happy Reading!

New YA Releases : Week of February 19th


Here are some upcoming releases this week. Release dates sources: 
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc.


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Ink Iron and Glass by Gwendolyn Clare

Blood of a Thousand Stars by Rhoda Belleza


Pitch Dark by Courtney Alameda

Are any of these on your Bookish Wishlist or Pre-Order cart? Which do you look most forward to?


Happy Reading!
Thursday, February 15, 2018

Bookish Quiz : What’s Your Fairy Tale Prom Style?


*Bookish Quiz is a meme hosted by The Tattered Page to share bookish quizzes found and personal results*


Hey Bookies!

Epic Reads came up with a bookish quiz with the same "fairy tale prom style" theme. 



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Here's a snippet from Epic Reads regarding the quiz:


If prom is the ball and you are the princess, then which fairy tale are you in? Take this quiz inspired by CRIMSON BOUND by Rosamund Hodge to find out what your fairy tale prom style is! Perhaps you’ll be the Belle of the ball….*wink wink smirk smirk*

My Results are below:






Want to take the quiz? Hop on over to Epic Reads.

Happy Reading!


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