Hello Bibliophiles,

I decided to do the A to Z Bookish Survey. It was originally created by Perpetual Pageturner. CLICK HERE to go see her responses. I'm excited, so let's jump right in.

Author you’ve read the most books from:

Sarah Dessen with a whopping 6 books.

Best Sequel Ever:

I have to go with Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. I loved it so much more than The Huger Games.

Currently Reading:

I'm in between books currently. I can't decide if I want to start Illusion of Fates by Kiersten White or World After by Susan Ee.

Drink of Choice While Reading:

I loved water with crushed ice. But other than that I'll drink whatever.

E-reader or Physical Book?

I love physical books!!

Fictional Character You Probably Would Have Actually Dated In High School:

Sawyer LeGrande from How to Love by Katie Cotugno. Sawyer was a bad influence on Reena, but I still couldn't help but to love him.

Glad You Gave This Book A Chance:

 The Sound of Us by Ashley Poston. It was a cheap ebook, so I bought it. It turned out to be great! You guys should give it a try.

Hidden Gem Book:

The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepard. I LOVE THIS BOOK : )

Important Moment in your Reading Life:

Discovering Booktube and book blogs.

Just Finished:

Nightmares! by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

Kinds of Books You Won’t Read:

I don't like non-fiction.

Longest Book You’ve Read:

Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer (756 pages)

Major book hangover because of:

 Slammed by Colleen Hoover

Number of Bookcases You Own:

2 : )

One Book You Have Read Multiple Times:

Catching Fire

Preferred Place To Read:

I love to read on the couch or in my bed.

Quote that inspires you/gives you all the feels from a book you’ve read:

“If I were to live a thousand years, I would belong to you for all of them. If we were to live a thousand lives, I would want to make you mine in each one.”

The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Reading Regret:

I wish I would have read Harry Potter when everyone else in the world did.

Series You Started And Need To Finish(all books are out in series):

I have a ton of series I need to finish, but I would have to say the one I feel the most pressure to finish is The Mortal Instruments & The Infernal Devices.

Three of your All-Time Favorite Books:

The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd, The Help by Katherine Stockett, & The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne 

Unapologetic Fangirl For:

The Madman's Daughter

Very Excited For This Release More Than All The Others:

I can't wait for the third Mara Dyer book. The Retribution of Mara Dyer.

Worst Bookish Habit:

Not finishing series. It is a serious problem.

X Marks The Spot: Start at the top left of your shelf and pick the 27th book:

Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs 

Your latest book purchase:

My True Love Gave to Me (the UK edition) It is beautiful : )

ZZZ-snatcher book (last book that kept you up WAY late):

A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall

This survey was a lot of fun. If you haven't done it yet, you totally should. 

Until next time,

Bre

June Book Haul & First Line Feature:

(Click on titles to go to each book's Goodreads page)

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

This is an adult fantasy book described as "one part Ocean's Eleven and one part Robin Hood." I have heard awesome things about this series. 

"Locke Lamora's rule of thumb was this: a good confidence game took three months to plan, three weeks to rehearse, and three seconds to win or lose the victim's trust forever."-Scott Lynch

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

This is another adult fantasy book. I have heard that it is up there with The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with a school setting like Harry Potter. I am trying to venture out of my comfort zone and try some other genres. 

"It was felling night, and the usual crowd had gathered at the Waystone Inn." - Patrick Rothfuss

Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

This book is about a witch bounty hunter that is sexy and extremely dangerous. She chases after all types of creatures of the night. A book about a kick ass female heroin count me in. 

"I stood in the shadows of a deserted shop front across from The Blood and Brew Pub, trying not to be obvious as I tugged my black leather pants back up where they belonged." - Kim Harrison

Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen

I'm collecting all of Sarah Dessen's books. I have read almost all of them, but this is one that I haven't read yet. I don't know too much about this one other than the main character is struggling with trying to fit in. I have enjoyed all of Sarah's books. They are just light fuffy reads, perfect for summer. (With the exception of Dreamland..it is a darker one)

"My name is Nicole Sparks." - Sarah Dessen

The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

This is book 2 of the Mara Dyer Trilogy. I loved book 1. I have a review of it. CLICK HERE to read my thoughts on it. 

Crank by Ellen Hopkins 

I loved Burned by Ellen Hopkins, and I decided that I needed to read more by her. Not to mention one of my friends lloooovveeess anything Ellen Hopkins and recommends her to me any chance she gets. Crank is about a young girl who struggles with her addiction to crystal meth. 

"Life was good before I met the monster." -Ellen Hopkins

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

One of my favorite books is The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepard is based of this book. I figured that since I really enjoyed that story maybe I should attempt the original. I also have challenged myself to read more classics. 

"I do not propose to add anything to what has already been written concerning the loss of the Lady Vain." -H.G. Wells

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 

I found this ARC (advanced reader's copy) at Goodwill, so I had to have it. This book has been described as Criminal Minds for young adults. 

"The hours were bad." -Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 

Perfect.Summer.Read. Anna is a high school senior who gets sent to a boarding school in Paris. She doesn't want to leave behind her friends and family for a whole school yet. I'm sure you can only imagine what happens. She meets new friends and a very swoon worthy boy named Etienne St. Clair. I really enjoyed this book. 

"Here is everything I know about France: Madeline and Amelie and Moulin Rouge." -Stephanie Perkins

Dead in the Family & Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris

These are book 9 and book 10 in the Sookie Stackhouse Series. I love True Blood, so I decided to read the books. I have all of them up to book 10 now. I have read book 1, and I loved it. If you guys are interested in a vampire story with a southern twang definitely check this series out.

Kissing Doorknobs by Terry Spencer Hesser

I was given this book by a friend. I really enjoyed it. Kissing Doorknobs is about a young girl struggling with OCD. It really opened my eyes to the everyday struggles people with OCD have to go through. It was an awesome story. 

"Step on a crack, break your mom's back!" -Terry Spencer Hesser

The Giver by Lois Lowry

I want to read this before the movie comes out. I found it at the Goodwill, so I thought it was the perfect time to pick it up. I have no idea what this book is about. 

"It was almost December, and Jonas was beginning to be frightened." -Lois Lowry

The Elite by Kiera Cass
This is book 2 in The Selection Series. I can't wait to see what happens next. I have a book review on The Selection. CLICK HERE to check it out.

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

This is the companion novel to Anna and the French Kiss. I would recommend you read Anna before you read Lola. Lola is a fashion designer who lives in San Francesco who has a thing for her neighbor. It is super adorable. Once again, this is a perfect summer read. Guys please pick up this series. The third book is coming out in August, and I can't wait.  

  

What books did you buy this month?

Until next time,

Bre