Treasures of the Week (26-1 July/August 2010)

Treasures of the Week is a weekly meme that consists in posting about the new books coming out that week.

                                       

*Fat Vampire: A Never Coming of Age Story by Adam Rex

*Love Sucks! by Melissa Francis

*Echoes by Melinda Metz

*Jealousy by Lili St.Crow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink

*The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa

*Manifest by Artist Arthur

So, are you buying any of the books?

Treasures of the Week (15-21 March 2010)

I’m dying to read all the books released this week^^

Princess for hire by Lindsey Leavitt                             March 16, 2010                                                    Hardcover:256                                                                           Publisher: Hyperion Book CH                                             Tags: Comedy, Fantasy                                                            Goodreads                                                                            Amazon

The Body Finder By Kimberly Derting                      March 16, 2010                                                   Hardcover: 336                                                     Publisher: HarperCollins                                             Tags: Romance, Mystery, Paranormal                    Goodreads                                                                            Amazon

The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Shadow Souls  by L.J.Smith                                                                                   March 16, 2010                                                    Hardcover: 608                                                      Publisher: HarperCollins                                              Tags: Paranormal Romance, Vampires                   Goodreads                                                                      Amazon

The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott                       March 16, 2010                                                       Hardcover: 224                                                         Publisher: Simon Pulse                                                    Tags: Romance, Friendship                                  Goodreads                                                                     Amazon

The Six Rules of Maybe by Deb Caletti                    March 16, 2010                                                      Hardcover: 336                                                                  Publisher: Simon Pulse                                                       Tags: Romance, Family                                           Goodreads                                                                            Amazon

Shadow Mirror (Walk of the Spirits, book 2) by Richie Tankersley Cusick                                                       March 18, 2010                                                             Paperback: 368                                                             Publisher: Speak                                                                   Tags: Paranormal Romance, Ghosts                                Goodreads                                                                           Amazon

Treasures of the Week (8-14 March 2010)

Late update today; I’ll explain why tomorrow^^

The sky is everywhere by Jandi Nelson                March 9, 2010                                                    Hardcover: 288                                                    Publisher: Dial                                                              Tags: Romance, Family, Grief                         Goodreads                                                                 Amazon

Keep sweet by Michelle Dominguez Greene         March 9, 2010                                                                Hardcover: 224                                                           Publisher: Simon Pulse                                                Tags: Abuse, Faith, Family                                          Goodreads                                                                   Amazon

Hourglass (Evernight, book 3)  by Claudia Gray     March 9, 2010                                                     Hardcover: 352                                                     Publisher: HarperTeen                                                           Tags: Paranormal Romance, Vampires               Goodreads                                                                  Amazon                                                                

Escaping the Tiger by Laura Manivong                   March 9, 2010                                                                Hardcover: 224                                                           Publisher: HarperCollins                                                Tags: Family, Poverty, Survival                                         Goodreads                                                                  Amazon 

Flirting with Disaster (Stupid Cupid, book 2) by Rhonda Stapleton                                                      March 9, 2010                                                     Paperback: 256                                                            Publisher: Simon Pulse                                                  Tags: Romance, Comedy                                 Goodreads                                                                 Amazon

Scandal (Private, book 11)                                                 March 9, 2010                                                                Paperback: 240                                                    Publisher: Simon&Schuster Children’s Publishing Tags: Gossip, Mystery, Wealth                        Goodreads                                                                            Amazon

These Boots Are Made for Stalking (The Clique, book 12) by Lisi Harrison                                                           March 9, 2010                                                     Paperback: 256                                                                   Publisher: Poppy                                                               Tags: Gossip, Friendship, Wealth                    Goodreads                                                                    Amazon

The Dead-Tossed Waves (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, book 2) by Carrie Ryan                                          March 9, 2010                                                                Hardcover: 416                                                    Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers  Tags: Post-apocalyptic, Zombies, Mystery Goodreads                                                             Amazon

So I have a question: Does anyone know if the cover for “The Dead-Tossed Waves” is reversible? Because I remember reading it somewhere but I can’t seem to find any information about it.. I have the original cover for “The Forest of Hands and Teeth” and I would like to have matching covers. I like the original cover better; I love the different tonalities of blue in the cover, plus in the new one the girl seems to be one of the zombies that end up in the beach.

Treasures of the Week (2-8 Nov 2009)

Fade Out (The Morganville Vampires, book 7) by Rachel Caine
November 3, 2009
Mass Market Paperback
Goodreads
Amazon

Without the evil vampire Bishop ruling over the town of Morganville, the resident vampires have made major concessions to the human population. With their newfound freedoms, Claire Danvers and her friends are almost starting to feel comfortable again... Now Claire can actually concentrate on her studies, and her friend Eve joins the local theatre company. But when one of Eve's castmates goes missing after starting work on a short documentary, Eve suspects the worst. Claire and Eve soon realize that this film project, whose subject is the vampires themselves, is a whole lot bigger-and way more dangerous-than anyone suspected.


Freaks and revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin
November 4, 2009
Hardcover
Goodreads
Amazon

This raw, moving novel follows two teenagers-one, a Mohawk-wearing 17-year-old violent misfit; the other, a gay 13-year-old cast out by his family, hustling on the streets and trying to survive. Acclaimed author Davida Wills Hurwin creates a riveting narrative told in alternating perspectives of their lives before and after the violent hate crime that changed both their futures. This tragic but ultimately inspirational journey of two polarized teens, their violent first meeting, and their peaceful reunion years later is an unforgettable story of survival and forgiveness. This story is inspired by the real lives of Matthew Boger and Timothy Zaal, who have shared their story on The Oprah Winfrey Show and NPR.


Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier
November 2, 2009
Hardcover
Goodreads
Amazon

Anluan has been crippled since childhood, part of a curse that has besieged his family and his home of Whistling Tor. But when the young scribe Caitrin is retained to sort through family documents, she brings about unexpected changes in the household, casting a hopeful light against the despairing shadows.But to truly free Anluan's burdened soul, Caitrin must unravel the web of sorcery woven by his ancestors before it claims his life-and their love...

Struts & Frets by Jon Skovron
November 1, 2009
Hardcover
Goodreads
Amazon

Told in a voice that’s honest, urgent, and hilarious, Struts & Frets will resonate not only with teenage musicians but with anyone who ever sat up all night listening to a favorite album, wondering if they’d ever find their place in the world. Music is in Sammy’s blood. His grandfather was a jazz musician, and Sammy’s indie rock band could be huge one day—if they don’t self-destruct first. Winning the upcoming Battle of the Bands would justify all the band’s compromises and reassure Sammy that his life’s dream could become a reality. But practices are hard to schedule when Sammy’s grandfather is sick and getting worse, his mother is too busy to help either of them, and his best friend may want to be his girlfriend. When everything in Sammy’s life seems to be headed for major catastrophe, will his music be enough to keep him together?

Treasures of the Week (26-1 Oct/Nov 2009)

Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler
October 27, 2009
Mass Market Paperback
Goodreads
Amazon


In the tiny village of Rockabill, Maine, Jane True—26-year-old bookstore clerk and secret night swimmer—has no idea that her absent mother’s legacy is entry into a world populated by the origins of human myths and legends. It is a world where nothing can be taken for granted: vampires are not quite what we think; dogs sometimes surprise us; and whatever you do, never—ever—rub the genie’s lamp. For Jane, everything kicks off when she comes across a murder victim during her nightly clandestine swim in the freezing winter ocean. This grisly discovery leads to the revelation of why she has such freakish abilities in the water: her mother was a Selkie and Jane is only half human. With this knowledge, Jane soon finds herself mingling with supernatural creatures alternately terrifying, beautiful, and deadly—all adjectives that quite handily describe her new friend Ryu. When Ryu is sent to Rockabill to investigate the murder, he and Jane fall hard for each other even as they plummet into a world of intrigue threatening to engulf both supernatural and human societies. For someone is killing half-humans like Jane. The question is, are the murders the work of one rogue individual or part of a greater plot to purge the world of Halflings?



Tempted (House of the Night) by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
October 27, 2009
Hardcover
Goodreads
Amazon

So…you’d think after banishing an immortal being and a fallen High Priestess, saving Stark’s life, biting Heath, getting a headache from Erik, and almost dying, Zoey Redbird would catch a break. Sadly, a break is not in the House of Night school forecast for the High Priestess in training and her gang. Juggling three guys is anything but a stress reliever, especially when one of them is a sexy Warrior who is so into protecting Zoey that he can sense her emotions. Speaking of stress, the dark force lurking in the tunnels under the Tulsa Depot is spreading, and Zoey is beginning to believe Stevie Rae could be responsible for a lot more than a group of misfit red fledglings. Aphrodite’s visions warn Zoey to stay away from Kalona and his dark allure, but they also show that it is Zoey who has the power to stop the evil immortal. Soon it becomes obvious that Zoey has no choice: if she doesn’t go to Kalona he will exact a fiery vengeance on those closest to her. Will Zoey have the courage to chance losing her life, her heart, and her soul? Find out in the next spectacular installment in the House of Night Series, Tempted.


A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales by Ying Chang Compestine, Coleman Polhemus (Illustrator)
October 27, 2009
Hardcover
Goodreads
Amazon


According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories,Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them.
At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales—complete with historical notes and delectable recipes—will both scare and satiate


Destiny's Path (Warrior Princess, Book 2) by Frewin Jones
October 27, 2009
Hardcover
Goodreads
Amazon


After an epic battle that left her home in flames and her father dead, Branwen knows that now is the time to follow her Warrior Princess destiny. But she soon finds that those she trusts most are capable of the greatest betrayal. This heart-pounding teen novel takes readers on a mystical adventure as Branwen answers the call of her destiny. This brave female heroine will appeal to fans of Tamora Pierce.

Treasures of the Week (5-11 Oct 2009)

Sorry, Sorry, Sorry. I just realized that last monday I only included in Treasures of the Week the books of September, so I didn't post the books from 1 to 4 of October.
That's the reason I will put them in the post this week.

The Vampire is just not that into you by Vlad Mezrich
October 1, 2009
Paperback

Are you in love with a vampire? Are you worried that you might not be his (blood) type? Do you wonder whether that cold stare means he isn’t interested . . . or if it’s because he’s been dead for three centuries (nothing personal)? Have you tried to coax him out of his crypt with a flash of your neck or a near-death situation that requires him to save you at the very last possible moment? Have you ever considered what it will be like to introduce him to your mother?Even though your vampire’s skin is transfixingly translucent, he can still be very hard to read. Sometimes he’s simply holding back his true feelings, resisting the urge to bite you in the chance that one day you will truly love him. And other times . . . well, he’s just not that into you. How can you tell? Undead dating specialist Vlad Mezrich has all the answers, utilizing quizzes, Top Ten lists, language analysis, real-life (and real-death) testimonials, and fancy charts to show you what you need to do in order to get your vampire and keep him forever. Once you go vamp, you never decamp – so let this eternally rewarding book show you the way to the vampire of your dreams.

Sounds fun^^

Ballad: A Gathering of Faerie by Maggie Stiefvater
October 1, 2009

Paperback

Remember us, so sing the dead, lest we remember you James Morgan has an almost unearthly gift for music. And it has attracted Nuala, a soul-snatching faerie muse who fosters and then feeds on the creative energies of exceptional humans until they die. James has plenty of reasons to fear the faeries, but as he and Nuala collaborate on an achingly beautiful musical composition, James finds his feelings towards Nuala deepening. But the rest of the fairies are not as harmless. As Halloween—the day of the dead—draws near, James will have to battle the Faerie Queen and the horned king of the dead to save Nuala's life and his soul.

Ghost in the machine (Skeleton Creek) by Patrick Carman
October 1, 2009
Hardcover

Strange things are happening in Skeleton Creek...and Ryan and Sarah are trying to find out why. Ryan writes down everything in his journal, and Sarah records everything on her videocam. The two move deeper into the mystery they've uncovered, determined to discover the secrets buried in Skeleton Creek, in the conclusion to Patrick Carman's thrilling series.
In this groundbreaking format, the story is broken into two parts -- Ryan's text in the book, and Sarah's videos on a special website, with links and passwords given throughout the book.

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

October 6, 2009

Hardcover

It is the cusp of World War I, and all the European powers are arming up. The Austro-Hungarians and Germans have their Clankers, steam-driven iron machines loaded with guns and ammunition. The British Darwinists employ fabricated animals as their weaponry. Their Leviathan is a whale airship, and the most masterful beast in the British fleet.
Aleksandar Ferdinand, prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, is on the run. His own people have turned on him. His title is worthless. All he has is a battle-torn Stormwalker and a loyal crew of men.
Deryn Sharp is a commoner, a girl disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. She's a brilliant airman. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered. With the Great War brewing, Alek's and Deryn's paths cross in the most unexpected way...taking them both aboard the Leviathan on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure. One that will change both their lives forever.

The Maze Runner by James Dashner
October 6, 2009
Hardcover

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls.Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.Thomas was expected. But the next day, a girl is sent up—the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers. Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind.

ICE by Sarah Beth Durst

October 6, 2009

Hardcover

When Cassie was a little girl, her grandmother told her a fairy tale about her mother, who made a deal with the Polar Bear King and was swept away to the ends of the earth. Now that Cassie is older, she knows the story was a nice way of saying her mother had died. Cassie lives with her father at an Arctic research station, is determined to become a scientist, and has no time for make-believe.
Then, on her eighteenth birthday, Cassie comes face-to-face with a polar bear who speaks to her. He tells her that her mother is alive, imprisoned at the ends of the earth. And he can bring her back -- if Cassie will agree to be his bride.
That is the beginning of Cassie's own real-life fairy tale, one that sends her on an unbelievable journey across the brutal Arctic, through the Canadian boreal forest, and on the back of the North Wind to the land east of the sun and west of the moon. Before it is over, the world she knows will be swept away, and everything she holds dear will be taken from her -- until she discovers the true meaning of love and family in the magical realm of Ice.

The Van Allen Legacy (Blue Bloods, book 4)
October 6, 2009
Hardcover

With the stunning revelation surrounding Bliss's true identity comes the growing threat of the sinister Silver Bloods. Once left to live the glamorous life in New York City, the Blue Bloods now find themselves in an epic battle for survival. Not to worry, love is still in the air for the young vampires of the Upper East Side. Or is it? Jack and Schuyler are over. Oliver's brokenhearted. And only the cunning Mimi seems to be happily engaged.

Young, fanged, and fabulous, Melissa de la Cruz's vampires unite in this highly anticipated fourth installment of the Blue Bloods series.

Treasures of the Week (29-4 Sept/Oct 2009)

Demon Princess: Reign or Shine by Michelle Rowen

September 29, 2009

Hardcover/Paperback

As if trying to fit in at a new school isn't stressful enough, sixteen-year-old Nikki Donovan just found out that her long-lost father is, in fact, the demon king of the Shadowlands—the world that separates and protects us from the Underworld. When she is brought there by the mysterious—and surprisingly cute—messenger Michael, she learns that her father is dying, and he wants her to assume the throne. To complicate matters, a war is brewing between the Shadowlands and the Underworld, her half-demon qualities are manifesting, and her growing feelings for Michael are completely forbidden. Ruling a kingdom, navigating a secret crush, and still making it home by curfew—what's a teenage demon princess to do?

The Everafter by Amy Huntley

September 29, 2009

Hardcover

Madison Stanton doesn't know where she is or how she got there. But she does know this—she is dead. And alone, in a vast, dark space. The only company she has in this place are luminescent objects that turn out to be all the things Maddy lost while she was alive. And soon she discovers that with these artifacts, she can reexperience—and sometimes even change—moments from her life.
Her first kiss.
A trip to Disney World.
Her sister's wedding.
A disastrous sleepover.
In reliving these moments, Maddy learns illuminating and sometimes frightening truths about her life—and death.
This is a haunting and ultimately hopeful novel about the beauty of even the most insignificant moments—and the strength of true love even beyond death.

Dreams of the Dead by Thomas Randall

September 29, 2009

Paperback

Kara’s afraid to go to sleep—until the nightmares come when she’s awake . . . .

Sixteen-year-old Kara Foster is an outsider in Japan, but is doing her best to fit at the private school where her father is teaching English for the year. Fortunately she’s befriended by Sakura, a fellow outsider struggling to make sense of her sister’s unsolved murder some months ago. No one seems to care about the beautiful girl who was so brutally murdered, and the other students go on as if nothing has happened. Unfortunately, the calm doesn’t last for long. Kara begins to have nightmares, and soon other students in the school turn up dead, viciously attacked by someone . . . or something. Is Sakura getting back at those she thinks are responsible for her sister’s death? Or has her dead sister come back to take revenge for herself?
This first book in a frightening new trilogy will have teens glued the page and scared to go to sleep.

Never Bite a Boy on the First Date

September 29, 2009

Paperback

I've got a few issues:
I'm a vampire now.
One of my classmates was found dead, with telltale fang marks.
I didn't do it! (really!)
Nobody believes me, so . . .
I'm going to have to find the real killer. I've already got three suspects. (three very cute suspects.)
One more problem: I am seriously falling for one of them . . . but what if he's the killer?

Liar by Justine Larbaleistier

September 29, 2009

Hardcover

Micah will freely admit that she’s a compulsive liar, but that may be the one honest thing she’ll ever tell you. Over the years she’s duped her classmates, her teachers, and even her parents, and she’s always managed to stay one step ahead of her lies. That is, until her boyfriend dies under brutal circumstances and her dishonesty begins to catch up with her. But is it possible to tell the truth when lying comes as naturally as breathing? Taking readers deep into the psyche of a young woman who will say just about anything to convince them—and herself—that she’s finally come clean, Liar is a bone-chilling thriller that will have readers see-sawing between truths and lies right up to the end. Honestly.

Pastworld by Ian Beck

September 29, 2009

Hardcover

What if all of London were really an amusement park—a whole city returned to Victorian times to entertain visitors from the twenty-first century? That's the wildly original premise of Ian Beck's Pastworld, a high-stakes mystery set in a simulated past.
Eve is a lifelong resident of Pastworld who doesn’t know she’s living in a theme park until a mysterious threat forces her to leave home. Caleb is a visiting tourist who finds the lawlessness of the past thrilling—until he suddenly becomes a fugitive from an antiquated justice system. And in the midst of it all, in the thick London fog a dark and deadly figure prowls, claiming victim after victim. He’s the Fantom, a creature both of the past and of the present, in whose dark purpose Caleb and Eve will find their destinies combined.
Page-turning, complex, and haunting, Pastworld masterfully exposes the human experience of the past, of violence, of technology, and of entertainment.

Betraying Season by Marissa Doyle (Sequel to Bewitching Season)

September 29, 2009

Hardcover

Penelope (Pen) Leland has come to Ireland to study magic and prove to herself that she is as good a witch as her twin sister, Persy. But when the dashing Niall Keating begins to pay her court, she can’t help being distracted from her studies.
Little does Pen know, Niall is acting upon orders from his sorceress mother. And although it starts as a sham, Niall actually falls deeply in love with Pen, and she with him. But even if he halts his mother’s evil plan, will Pen be able to forgive him for trying to seduce her into a plot? And what of Pen’s magic, which seems to be increasingly powerful?

Secret Society by Tom Dolby

September 29, 2009

Hardcover

Secrets, secrets are no fun. Secrets, secrets hurt someone. . . .
An eccentric new girl. A brooding socialite. The scion of one of New York's wealthiest families. A promising filmmaker. As students at the exclusive Chadwick School, Phoebe, Lauren, Nick, and Patch already live in a world most teenagers only dream about.
They didn't ask to be Society members. But when three of them receive a mysterious text message promising success and fame beyond belief, they say yes to everything—even to the harrowing initiation ceremony in a gritty warehouse downtown and to the ankh-shaped tattoo they're forced to get on the nape of their necks. Once they're part of the Society, things begin falling into place for them. Week after week, their ambitions are fulfilled. It's all perfect—until a body is found in Central Park with no distinguishing marks except for an ankh-shaped tattoo.
Tom Dolby makes his teen fiction debut with this riveting novel about a dangerous society so secret that once you get in, you can never get out.