Man, March is really flying by!
Another week of awesome releases :)
Happy Birthday everyone!
Links are to Goodreads :)
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What goodies are you adding to your shelves this week?
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Saturday, March 9, 2013
On My Reader (27) - March 9, 2013
On My Reader posts are were I highlight recent ebooks I've added to my digital collection :)
Only a couple this week :) I've been pretty good about keeping my happy trigger fingers away from NetGalley!
Bought:
Guys! This one almost got passed me!
It's a full length fantasy New Adult title - only $3.99!
I'm such a fan of Kelly's so I'm really excited for this one.
For Review from the author:
I'm gong to read this one this weekend - thanks Jenny!
What have you added to your readers this week?
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Book Review: The Future We Left Behind by Mike A. Lancaster
The Future We Left Behind (Point 4 #2)
Mike A. Lancaster
Reading Level: Young Adult
Publication: November 2012 from Egmont USA
Pages: 384
Format: ARC
Acquisition: BEA 2012
Synopsis:
Thousands of years in the future the divide between humanity and technology has become nearly unrecognizable. Each thought, each action is logged, coded, backed up. Data is as easily exchanged through the fiber-optic-like cables that extend from fingertips as it might be through ordinary conversation. It's a brave new world: A world that the Straker Tapes say is a result of many human "upgrades." But no one is sure whether the Straker Tapes are a work of fiction or an eerie peek into an unimaginable past.Nearly sixteen-year-old Peter Vincent has been raised to believe that everything that the backward Strakerites cling to is insane--an utter waste of time and potential. Since his father is David Vincent, genius inventor of the artificial bees that saved the world's crops and prevented massive famine, how could Peter believe anything else?But when Peter meets Alpha, a Strakerite his own age, suddenly the theories about society-upgrades don't sound quite so crazy, especially when she shows him evidence that another upgrade is imminent. And worse, there may be a conspiracy by the leaders of the establishment to cover it up. A conspiracy spearheaded by Peter's own father.(from Goodreads)
My Thoughts
OMG I have so much love for this book!
The Future We Left Behind is one of the best science fiction books and quite possibility the best YA sci-fi I have ever read.
A very pleasant surprise as more often then not diary entry style writing doesn't appeal to me. In the case of The Future We Left Behind, knowing future (and past) events in no way detract from the suspense of the story. In fact, knowing what was to come, and what had already happened added to the thrill of the story.
Human .4 was phenomenal read for me and I had high hopes for book 2. Not only was I not disappointed, I was utterly blow away by the power of this book. Science fiction at it's best!
Peter was a fantastic character. He isn't bold and he in no way thinks of himself as a hero. Even though he lives in a wholly foreign world he was very easy to relate to. I love the way he interacts with Alpha and I love how they work together.
Does Peter live in a world humanity could find itself in one day? Knowing the how of it all...I would hope not but Lancaster does such a fantastic job telling this story I find it hard to completely rule out the possibility.
I would (and do!) recommend this series to any science fiction fan.
Will I continue the series?
As far as I can tell, there isn't another book in the series set to release. BUT if there were? Yes oh yes I would read it!
Rating
5 / 5 Stars
#1 Human .4 (UK title: 0.4)
#2 The Future We Left Behind (UK title: 1.4)
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Book Birthday Tuesday (17)
Happy Birthday!
Another batch of brand new books are making
their way into the world this week.
Here are some that have caught my eye.
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What are you adding to your shelves this week?
Monday, March 4, 2013
Book Review: Professor Gargoyle by Charles Gilman
Professor Gargoyle (Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1)
Charles Gilman
Reading Level: Middle Grade
Publication: September 2012 from Quirk Books
Pages: 168
Format: hardcover
Acquisition: publisher sent for review
Synopsis:
In Professor Gargoyle, we’re introduced to 11-year-old Robert Arthur and the strange world of Lovecraft Middle School. It’s a brand-new state-of-the-art facility—so why do so many creepy things keep happening? Why is the science teacher acting so strangely? And where are all the rats coming from?As Robert explores with his new friends Glenn and Carina, he discovers that the school may be a portal to another world.(from Goodreads)
My Thoughts
Professor Gargoyle is an awesome start to what I hope is a long lived middle grade series. With it's male protagonist and paranormal elements I can see young readers really eating this one up!
Every kid has had a teacher they couldn't stand - someone who really got under their skin. For Robert, unfortunately, he has more to worry about besides passing science. As he soon discovers, there is A LOT more to Lovecraft school then meets the eye and he'll be lucky to survive his first week with all his limbs attached, never mind as passing grade.
Robert very much takes thing in stride - which I really liked about him. He kind of has to after finding out the secrets of Lovecraft. And his new friends? A ghost, a bully and a 2 headed mouse? Not exactly what he signed up for but without their help he never would have made it. I really love how these unexpected friends found each other.
A quick read for us older folks, and a thrill ride of a story for the younger crowd. This is definitely a book to introduce to reluctant readers - especially boys, who sometimes benefit from reading about a character they could relate to. Robert is a very relate-able character. He has faults, he doesn't always know what he is doing but he's true to his friends and true to his word.
Will I continue the series?
Yes! In face, I've already read book 2 and it was just a fabulous and Professor Gargoyle. I can't wait for my little one to be old enough to read these herself.
Rating
5 / 5 Stars
Tales from Lovecraft Middle School
#1 Professor Gargoyle
#2 The Slither Sisters
#3 Teacher's Pest (May 2013)
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