What I'm Reading Now: December Edition

It's December! I'm wrapping up the year with some good books and thinking about what I want to do in the new year. Any reading plans for 2016?
If you're looking for a good book, here are a few suggestions.

On my Nook: Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte - I loved The Tenant of Wildfell Hall so I dove into this one and I'm really loving it. Why on earth did it take so long for me to read Anne Bronte?

On my Phone: A Soul for Trouble by Crista McHugh - I originally thought this was a YA, but it's more a high fantasy with elements of romance. However, once I readjusted my expectations I really am enjoying it. And the way it's going, it seems to be the first in a series, so I'm looking forward to reading more.

In Print - Fiction: The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex - When I saw that the movie Home was based on this, I pulled it off my shelf. It's cute and different enough from the movie that I don't feel like I'm reading the same thing. If you're looking for a spunky young protagonist, a story of alien invasions, or a book about the importance of cats in your life, you should love this book.

In Print - Non-Fiction: It's Too Late Now: An Autobiography of a Writer by A. A. Milne - seriously. Everything I read by this man just makes me feel like he is my historical spirit animal. His autobiography is interesting and entertaining and informative all at the same time.

On Audio in my Car: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling - After my giant Series of Unfortunate Events reread I decided to go ahead and dive into Harry Potter again. It still has its old magic.

On TV: Jessica Jones - If you have Netflix and you like a darker, edgier show this one is for you. Also, David Tennant as Kevin Killgrave is horrifically and deliciously evil.

How about you? Anything you're trying to finish before the 31st?

Laydown Lowdown

It may be Fall but it feels kind of like Valentine's Day is near as there is a slew or new releases in Romance today.  Some of the highlights include the latest from best-selling author J.R. Ward, "Rapture,"  as well as "How a Lady Weds a Rogue," by Katharine Ashe.  Plus, "Immortal Surrender," by Claire Ashgrove, the paperback edition of "A Perfect Blood," by Kim Harrison with an all-new bonus chapter, and "Something Witchy This Way Comes," by H.P. Mallory.

Step on over to Science Fiction/Fantasy for "Phobos," by Steve Alten, "Earth to Hell," by Kylie Chan, "Blood Riders," by Michael P. Spradlin, "Crown Thief," by David Tallerman, and "Count to a Trillion," by John C. Wright.

March up to Mystery and discover, "Talking to the Dead," by Harry Bingham, "Season of Darkness," by Maureen Jennings, "The Code," by G.B. Joyce, and "Judgement and Wrath," by Maureen Jennings.

If you're a Twi-hard, you'll sparkle with excitement over Stephenie Meyer's,  "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner," finally being released in paperback today along with "Breaking Dawn," being re-released with cover art from the forthcoming film, "Breaking Dawn: Part 2."  Other new releases in Young Adult include "Shadows," the follow-up to "Ashes,' by Ilsa Bick, "A Fractured Light," by Jocelyn Davies, and "The Blessed," by Tonya Hurley.

Another new release sure to be a hit this week is J.K. Rowlings first novel for adults and her firts departure from the world of her infamous "Harry Potter."  "The Casual Vacancy," hits vacates shelves on Thrusday, September 27.

 

What new reads are you looking forward to this week?  Don't forget to support your local books stores whenever possible.  Happy Reading!