Happy October!
After reading the feedback from last month's Books for Relaxation, an INCREDULOUS idea struck me on the head. After the little birds flew away, I realized - I could make this MONTHLY! And take people's SUGGESTIONS!
After all, people need options.
So here are some suggested relaxing readings from the lovely commenters of last month's post. Next month, we tackle my absolute favorite books of ALL TIME.
The DUFF
Author: Kody Keplinger
Series: ---
Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn't think she's the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She's also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school hottie Wesley Rush. In fact, Bianca hates him. And when he nicknames her "Duffy," she throws her Coke in his face.
But things aren't so great at home right now. Desperate for a distraction, Bianca ends up kissing Wesley. And likes it. Eager for escape, she throws herself into a closeted enemies-with-benefits relationship with Wesley.
Until it all goes horribly awry. It turns out that Wesley isn't such a bad listener, and his life is pretty screwed up, too. Suddenly Bianca realizes with absolute horror that she's falling for the guy she thought she hated more than anyone
Why? "The Duff is awesome for high school girls."
Paranormalcy
Author: Kiersten White
Series: Paranormalcy (#1)
Weird as it is working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, Evie's always thought of herself as normal. Sure, her best friend is a mermaid, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only person who can see through paranormals' glamours, but still. Normal.
Only now paranormals are dying, and Evie's dreams are filled with haunting voices and mysterious prophecies. She soon realizes that there may be a link between her abilities and the sudden rash of deaths. Not only that, but she may very well be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures.
Why? "Paranormalcy is pretty fun."
Personal Demons
Author: Lisa Desrochers
Series: Personal Demons #1
Frannie Cavanaugh is a good Catholic girl with a bit of a wicked streak. She's spent years keeping everyone at a distance—even her closest friends—and it seems her senior year will be more of the same...until Luc Cain enrolls in her class. No one knows where he came from, but Frannie can't seem to stay away from him. What she doesn't know is that Luc works in Acquisitions—for Hell—and she possesses a unique skill set that has the King of Hell tingling with anticipation. All Luc has to do is get her to sin, and he’s as tempting as they come. Frannie doesn’t stand a chance.
Unfortunately for Luc, Heaven has other plans, and the angel, Gabe, is going to do whatever it takes to make sure that Luc doesn’t get what he came for. And it isn't long before they find themselves fighting for more than just her soul.
But if Luc fails, there will be Hell to pay…for all of them.
Why? "Personal Demons has these delicious guys..."
Wherever Nina Lies
Author: Lynn Weingarten
Series: ---
Nina was beautiful, artistic, wild . . . and adored by her younger sister, Ellie. But one day, without any warning, Nina disappeared.
Two years later, Ellie can't stop thinking about her sister. Although everyone else has given up hope that Nina will return, Ellie just knows her sister is out there, somewhere. If only Ellie had a clue where to look.
And then she gets one, in the form of a mysterious drawing tucked into the pages of a book. Determined to find her sister, Ellie takes off on a crazy, sexy, cross-country road trip with the only person who believes she's got a chance -- her hot, adventurous new crush.
Why? "... part-adventure, part-romance, part-teenage stuff!! Its seriously impressive for a first novel! It's a must read!! Will keep you on your toes the whole time!! Ellie’s cross-country escapade was filled with humor and lust yet also disappointment, anticipation for the clues, confusion, and danger!"
Any Works By The Following Authors and Why?:
Mandy Hubbard
...really quick, cute reads.
Shannon Hale
I lovelovelove... all of them.
Do YOU have a suggestion? What is it and WHY?
