For a third month, I have too many books bought to include in my wrap-up. That is, despite my lack of reading. So without further ado, let’s get into it.
Their Fatal Secrets by Janice Frost
“Looking for a gripping crime mystery which you won’t want to put down?
DISCOVER THE EAGERLY AWAITED NEW MYSTERY FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR JANICE FROST
Two students coming home from a drunken night out see something strange in the river. It is a young woman’s body.
Hours later, a second young woman’s body is discovered on another stretch of the same river.
DS Ava Merry and DI Jim Neal are assigned to both investigations. And they’re joined by a new detective, Tom Knight.
Soon a connection is found between the two dead women. A list of “victims” is discovered in one of their flats. Who will be next and what really happened to the women on this sinister list?
In a thrilling conclusion, Jim Neal fights for his life as the two detectives struggle to solve a complex case involving people with secrets that may prove fatal.
Great for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott, Ruth Rendell, or Mark Billingham. ” – Goodreads
I received this one since I was doing the blog tour and I was super excited. Go check it out here!
Ask the Passengers by A.S. King
“Astrid Jones desperately wants to confide in someone, but her mother’s pushiness and her father’s lack of interest tell her they’re the last people she can trust. Instead, Astrid spends hours lying on the backyard picnic table watching airplanes fly overhead. She doesn’t know the passengers inside, but they’re the only people who won’t judge her when she asks them her most personal questions–like what it means that she’s falling in love with a girl.
As her secret relationship becomes more intense and her friends demand answers, Astrid has nowhere left to turn. She can’t share the truth with anyone except the people at thirty thousand feet, and they don’t even know she’s there. But little does Astrid know just how much even the tiniest connection will affect these strangers’ lives–and her own–for the better.
In this truly original portrayal of a girl struggling to break free of society’s definitions, Printz Honor author A.S. King asks readers to question everything–and offers hope to those who will never stop seeking real love.” – Goodreads
I bought this one from a dollar store, which I haven’t done in a while. I was so excited to see it because A.S. King is one of those authors who I’ve been wanting to read for literally years now. So now I have two of her books and I’m super excited to get into them.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey
“Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and life-changing decisions they face. In an entertaining style, Covey provides a step-by-step guide to help teens improve self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents, and much more. In addition, this book is stuffed with cartoons, clever ideas, great quotes, and incredible stories about real teens from all over the world. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens will engage teenagers unlike any other book.
An indispensable book for teens, as well as parents, grandparents, and any adult who influences young people, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is destined to become the last word on surviving and thriving as a teen and beyond.” – Goodreads
My great-aunt got me this one as a late birthday present (thank you to her!) and its pretty cool because in my leadership class freshman year, we actually studied these habits. Now it’ll be cool to go more in-depth with them.
Second Helpings by Megan McCafferty
“‘Knowing that I’ve just done something that will take decades off my parents’ lives with worry, you’ll excuse me for not getting into the fa-la-la-la-la Yuletide spirit this year… The only difference between Christmas 2001 and Christmas 2000 is that I don’t have a visit from Hope to look forward to. And Bethany has already packed on some major fetal flab. Oh, and now Gladdie doesn’t need to ask a bizillion questions about my boyfriend, because she’s already gotten the dirt from you know who.’
Jessica Darling is up in arms again in this much-anticipated, hilarious sequel to Sloppy Firsts. This time, the hyperobservant, angst-ridden teenager is going through the social and emotional ordeal of her senior year at Pineville High. Not only does the mysterious and oh-so-compelling Marcus Flutie continue to distract Jessica, but her best friend, Hope, still lives in another state, and she can’t seem to escape the clutches of the Clueless Crew, her annoying so-called friends. To top it off, Jessica’s parents won’t get off her butt about choosing a college, and her sister Bethany’s pregnancy is causing a big stir in the Darling household.” – Goodreads
I bought this book from Goodwill because I have a big thing about wanting to have complete series on my shelf. I bought the first book (also from Goodwill) and read it years ago. So now I can go back and reread the first book and finish the series… Or maybe I should wait until I have more because there are five books in this series.
The Absolutely True Story of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
“Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot.
Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author’s own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character’s art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live.
With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and four-color interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.” – Goodreads
I also bought this book from Goodwill at the same time as the one before but I got a super cool edition of this! It’s a hardcover that doesn’t have a dust jacket and it comes in a box. I was so amazed by it I just had to get it. So thanks Dad!
Stealing Kevin’s Heart by M. Scott Carter
“Alex Anderson and Kevin Rubenstein are unlikely best friends, but when Kevin dies in a crash, Alex’s grieving upends his life. Banished to a camp for troubled youths, Alex finds his way home thanks to a girl with a secret.” – Goodreads
So I went to Oklahoma Teen Book Con this past weekend (post coming about it soon), and a publishing company (Roadrunner Press) was giving everybody at the convention a free book of one of two choices. I chose this one, because of the cover and two, because my friend read “borderline suicide” on the back.
All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater
“Here is a thing everyone wants: a miracle.
Here is a thing everyone fears: what it takes to get one.
Any visitor to Bicho Raro, Colorado is likely to find a landscape of dark saints, forbidden love, scientific dreams, miracle-mad owls, estranged affections, one or two orphans, and a sky full of watchful desert stars.
At the heart of this place you will find the Soria family, who all have the ability to perform unusual miracles. And at the heart of this family are three cousins longing to change its future: Beatriz, the girl without feelings, who wants only to be free to examine her thoughts; Daniel, the Saint of Bicho Raro, who performs miracles for everyone but himself; and Joaquin, who spends his nights running a renegade radio station under the name Diablo Diablo.
They are all looking for a miracle. But the miracles of Bicho Raro are never quite what you expect.” – Goodreads
Ahhh!!! I also got this one from OKTBC and even got it signed! (Again, more about that in my post all about it). I was so excited to get this one after serious debate with myself.
That’s all for today, folks! I hoped you enjoyed because I know I did. Tell me what books you got in the month of October. – Kambria
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