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I found this picture of Trinity College Library, and thought it would work for this meme with a little play with lighting and adding the words.  What do you think?  Do I need to go back to the drawing board?

Let's talk about those books already on the shelves, yours or the stores.

I have a post for books I'm looking forward to coming out;

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Looking Forward To...

But what about all those wonderful books that are ALREADY on the shelves.

Whether it be on your shelf waiting to be read or on the shelves in the stores waiting for you to give it a good home.

So, I thought I would share a book a week that is just waiting for me to travel through it's world.

Now... where do I start? Lets go by Published Date on the books...

This Week:

Ahhhh.  This one I so want to get back to reading.  I read the first book in this series so long ago and remember enjoying it so.  And I remember the ending completely!  I NEED to know what happens.  lol.  I still have to read the first series, Weather Warden, as well.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Living among mortals, the djinn Cassiel has developed a reluctant affection for them—especially for Warden Luis Rocha. As the mystery deepens around the kidnapping of innocent Warden children, Cassiel and Luis are the only ones who can investigate both the human and djinn realms. But the trail will lead them to a traitor who may be more powerful than they can handle...

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Let's talk about those books already on the shelves, yours or the stores.

I have a post for books I'm looking forward to coming out;

Looking Forward To...

But what about all those wonderful books that are ALREADY on the shelves.

Whether it be on your shelf waiting to be read or on the shelves in the stores waiting for you to give it a good home.

So, I thought I would share a book a week that is just waiting for me to travel through it's world.

Now... where do I start? Lets go by Published Date on the books...

This Week:

I really liked the first book of this series with the Djinn.  I loved the idea!  And the world it is in.  I do need to read the other series this series is set in as well, Weather Wardens.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Living among mortals, the djinn Cassiel has developed a reluctant affection for them—especially for Warden Luis Rocha. As the mystery deepens around the kidnapping of innocent Warden children, Cassiel and Luis are the only ones who can investigate both the human and djinn realms. But the trail will lead them to a traitor who may be more powerful than they can handle...

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Let's talk about those books already on the shelves, yours or the stores.

I have a post for books I'm looking forward to coming out;

Looking Forward To...

But what about all those wonderful books that are ALREADY on the shelves.

Whether it be on your shelf waiting to be read or on the shelves in the stores waiting for you to give it a good home.

So, I thought I would share a book a week that is just waiting for me to travel through it's world.

Now... where do I start? Lets go by Published Date on the books...

This Week:

Oh, this one!  I read the first book of the Outcast series and enjoyed it.  I know it's set in the same world as the Warden series, which I want to read as well, but it can be picked up with this series.  I like the fallen djinn idea.  And really want to get back to Cassie.  And her friends.  I still remember a few scenes with great detail, and the end of the first book.  I do need more time to get to all these books! lol

Goodreads Synopsis:

Second in the new series from the New York Timesbestselling author 

Living among mortals, the djinn Cassiel has developed a reluctant affection for them-especially for Warden Luis Rocha. As the mystery deepens around the kidnapping of innocent Warden children, Cassiel and Luis are the only ones who can investigate both the human and djinn realms. But the trail will lead them to a traitor who may be more powerful than they can handle... 

Looking Forward To...(84)

There are so many amazing books already on the shelves and new ones coming out.

For a list of books yet to be released I'm looking to get, you can also look on my right Sidebar at the ever growing list titled Desired Reads - just scroll down. Of course there are tones of other new books to come out that are amazing as well, but these ones are part of series I have already started or for one reason or another caught my eye (and haven't seen much on other blogs yet). But I will highlight one here each week.

(mentioned in order of Release Date then Alphabetical if there are more than one book coming out on the same date.)

Next Book Is...

Unbroken

#4 in Outcast Season

By:  Rachel Caine

Due Out:  February 7, 2012

I read the first book and enjoyed Cassie and her...troubles.  I like the jinn take as well.  I've got the next two books waiting for me to dive into.  And I want to keep going with the series when I do.  Book number 4 has snuck up on me and is preparing to make it's appearance.

Goodreads Synopsis:
For millennia, Cassiel was a powerful Djinn-until she was exiled to live among mortals. Now the threat of an apocalypse looms, and Cassiel is in danger of losing everything she has come to hold dear...

As the world begins to fall apart around her, Cassiel finds herself fighting those she once called her own-the Djinn. With Weather Warden Luis Rocha and the rescued child Ibby by her side, Cassiel struggles to find a way to protect those that are in her charge and come to terms with the leadership role she never asked for.

Cassiel is opposed by a powerful Djinn bent on raising an army of kidnapped Warden children to bring about nothing less than the end of the world. It will take everything Cassiel has to stop the Djinn from starting a war that will wipe all of humanity from the face of the earth. She knows that this might not be a battle she can survive, but protecting those she loves is worth any cost...

Cover Release

Rachel Caine's Cover!

Where have I been!?!  I think I missed when this cover was released.

I've read the first book in the Outcast Season series, Undone.  And enjoyed it.  Enjoyed the characters, the idea and all. And no, I've not read the Weather Warden series but I do want to.  I think I would enjoy it as I like the world created here.  I have the second, Unknown, on my TBR pile here starring at me.  And I almost picked up the third, Unseen, but didn't thinking I had it already. Duh...girl can't keep track of her books here.  But I will get it.

But this is the forth book!

Due Out:  February 2012

Looking Forward To... (65)

There are so many amazing books already on the shelves and new ones coming out.

For a list of books yet to be released I'm looking to get, you can also look on my right Sidebar at the ever growing list titled Desired Reads - just scroll down. Of course there are tones of other new books to come out that are amazing as well, but these ones are part of series I have already started or for one reason or another caught my eye (and haven't seen much on other blogs yet). But I will highlight one here each week.

(mentioned in order of Release Date then Alphabetical if there are more than one book coming out on the same date.)

Next Book Is...

Enthralled: Paranormal Divisions

Anthology

By:  Several Amazing Authors

Due Out:  September 20, 2011

This sounds like an amazing.  And an anthology with amazing authors.  What is there to pass up here?

Goodreads Synopsis:
A journey may take hundreds of miles, or it may cover the distance between duty and desire.

Sixteen of today’s hottest writers of paranormal tales weave stories on a common theme of journeying.

Authors such as Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine, and Melissa Marr return to the beloved worlds of their bestselling series, while others, like Claudia Gray, Kami Garcia, and Margaret Stohl, create new land-scapes and characters. But whether they’re writing about vampires, faeries, angels, or other magical beings, each author explores the strength and resilience of the human heart.

Suspenseful, funny, or romantic, the stories in Enthralled will leave you moved.

Looking Forward To...(48)

There are so many amazing books already on the shelves and new ones coming out.

For a list of books yet to be released I'm looking to get, you can also look on my right Sidebar at the ever growing list titled Desired Reads - just scroll down. Of course there are tones of other new books to come out that are amazing as well, but these ones are part of series I have already started or for one reason or another caught my eye (and haven't seen much on other blogs yet). But I will highlight one here each week.

(mentioned in order of Release Date then Alphabetical if there are more than one book coming out on the same date.)

Next Book Is...

Chicks Kick Butt

By:  Rachel Caine, Kerrie Hughes, Elizabeth Vaughan, Carole Nelson Douglas, P.N. Elrod, Nancy Holder, L.A. Banks, Rachel Vincent, Karen Chance, Lilith Saintcrow, Cheyenne McCray, Susan Krinard, Jeanne Steirn, Jenna Black

Due Out:  June 7, 2011

As many old followers here know, I'm a sucker for a good anthology read.  And this one just screamed at me, okay punched me. LOL.  As soon as I saw this with the brief description and all the amazing authors in it, I knew I would have to have this one.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Chicks are awesome—and never more so than when they are kicking some serious vampire/werewolf/demon/monster butt.

Chicks Kick Butt is an anthology that features one of the best things about the urban fantasy genre: strong, independent, and intelligent heroines who are quite capable of solving their own problems and slaying their own dragons (or demons, as the case may be).

Edited by Kerrie Hughes and Rachel Caine, Chicks Kick Butt features original stories from thirteen authors, eleven of whom are New York Times bestsellers:

- Rachel Caine (with a story from her bestselling Weather Wardens universe)

- L.A. Banks

- Rachel Vincent

- Karen Chance

- Lilith Saintcrow

- Cheyenne McCray

- Susan Krinard

- Jeanne Stein

- Jenna Black

- Susan Krinard

- Jeanne Stein

- Jenna Black

- Elizabeth Vaughan

- Carole Nelson Douglas

- P.N. Elrod

- Nancy Holder

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There are so many amazing books already on the shelves and new ones coming out.


For a list of books yet to be released I'm looking to get, you can also look on my right Sidebar at the ever growing list titled Desired Reads - just scroll down. Of course there are tones of other new books to come out that are amazing as well, but these ones are part of series I have already started or for one reason or another caught my eye (and haven't seen much on other blogs yet). But I will highlight one here each week.

(mentioned in order of Release Date then Alphabetical if there are more than one book coming out on the same date.)

The Next Book Is:

Unseen

By:  Rachel Caine

Due Out:  February 1, 2011

I read the first book in the Outcast Series and really enjoyed the writing and the characters.  I like that Cassiel is a Djinn kicked out of home, cast down on earth.  All the 'human' things and emotions she has to learn.  I will admit I have not read the Weather Warden series, although it is definitely on my list to do.  But this series is set in the same world, and I like it!  I have book 2, Unknown, here on the shelf and hope to get to it this year.

Synopsis from Goodreads:

After Cassiel and Warden Luis Rocha rescue an adept child from a maniacal Djinn, they realize two things: the girl is already manifesting an incredible amount of power, and her kidnapping was not an isolated incident.


This Djinn-aided by her devoted followers-is capturing children all over the world, and indoctrinating them so she can use their strength for herself. With no other options, Cassiel infiltrates the Djinn's organization-because if Cassiel cannot stop the Djinn's apocalyptic designs, all of humanity may be destroyed.