Friday, June 19, 2015

Friday Memes

Friday Finds is a weekly meme hosted by Jenn at A Daily Rhythm, where we show off books we recently added to our TBR list or books we recently purchased, borrowed, etc.

This week I received several ARC's from NetGalley that I am very excited about.

1. A Million Miles Away by Lara Avery 

 2. The Fall by James Preller 

 3. The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood - Ask me how excited I am about getting Margarat Atwood's newest book! SO EXCITED! This actually a prequel to a series I haven't read yet (Positron) and it sounds amazing. Nobody does dystopian fiction quite like Margaret Atwood.
Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice. Here are the rules:

*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 (or at 56% with an ereader)
*Find any sentence (or a few, no spoilers).
*Post It.
This is from a book that I just finished, Skyscraping by Cordelia Jensen. I do believe it is one of my favorite books I have read this year. It was written in verse, which I normally don't care for. But it was just so incredibly beautiful. I'll be posting a full review next week.

 "Even as the world goes dark around me,
I'll keep my shine,

 I will not eclipse."

 "A month:
the time it takes 
a season to change,
less than half the summer,
the time it takes a baby
to learn day from night.

 It's taken less time than that
for my life to
break."

 Have you received any new books this week?
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34 comments :

  1. Grace @ RebelMommyBookBlogJune 19, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    I've seen a Million Miles Away floating around and it looks really good. Hope you enjoy all your books! The passage from Skyscraping definitely has me interested.

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  2. UnknownJune 19, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I'm really curious about The Fall. Love that cover! Skyscraping looks lovely and I like when the book is written in a unique way. Read one other like this and enjoyed it too:)

    My 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/06/19/the-friday-56-66-mayhem-in-margaux/

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    1. CynthiaJune 19, 2015 at 3:24 PM

      Thanks Laura! I am not usually a huge fan of books written in verse, but this one was so beautifully written, I think if you like this style, you will like this one for sure.

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  3. Kathy MartinJune 19, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Skyscraping sounds interesting. I've never read a novel in verse. This week I am spotlighting First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones. It's been on TBR mountain for a while. Happy reading!

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  4. UnknownJune 19, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    I'm not a huge fan of novels in verse, either, but every once in a while there's a goodie. This is a lovely passage.
    Hope you can stop by. http://evilverlordthoughts.com

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    1. CynthiaJune 19, 2015 at 5:04 PM

      Thanks Elizabeth! I highly recommend this one.

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  5. Captivated ReaderJune 19, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    I can't believe I have heard about Margaret Atwood's new book!! Off to check it out now on Amazon.

    Here's a link to my Friday Finds for the week: http://captivatedreader.blogspot.com/2015/06/friday-fridays-86.html

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:11 PM

      I know Captivated Reader! I hadn't heard about it either. It was just a fluke that I happened to see it on NetGalley and I am so glad I got it!

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  6. Breana M.June 19, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    I haven't gotten any new books this week, but I am reading Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Breana, I loved Shiver! That whole series was awesome.

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  7. Sandra NachlingerJune 19, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Although I enjoy some poetry, I'm not sure I could read a whole book written in verse! The sample is lovely though.
    My Friday post features What I Remember Most.

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:12 PM

      Sandra, I do understand. Books written in verse aren't for everyone. :)

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  8. Piecraft BucharestJune 19, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Lot of positive buzz about Skyscraping :) I took you advice and read Black Iris, just finished it. Loved the writing!

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:13 PM

      I am so glad you enjoyed it Ramona! I will recommend that one to everyone I know. I still love that book.

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  9. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseJune 20, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    Books written in verse are either really good or not very enjoyable. I really like the cover for this one. Glad you enjoyed it!
    My Friday 56

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:14 PM

      Thanks Alicia! They can go either way, but this one was beautifully done. And I adore the cover!

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  10. Anne@HeadFullofBooksJune 20, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    Books written in verse only work for me if the author really makes an effort at the poetry. I love it when the verses come together and roll off the tongue.

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:14 PM

      You are so right Anne. In this instance, I thought the verse was really well done. But I know that writing style in general isn't for everyone.

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  11. CG @ Paper FuryJune 20, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Ohhh, I had no idea Skyscraping was written in verse!! I kind of wanted to read that one, but I read too fast to appreciate verse properly. >_< So we shall see, hehe. I just go Rogue in the mail!! I won it and IT'S SO SHINY.

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:16 PM

      Cait, that was my only issue too. I read so incredibly fast and there were times I had to force myself to slow down so I could appreciate it. Congrats on winning Rogue. That is awesome!

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  12. fredamansJune 20, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    I've not read a book written in prose before, but being a poet it appeals to me greatly.
    Happy weekend!

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  13. UnknownJune 20, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Oooh, I need to read Skyscraping! I was already pretty excited for it, but reading the those quotes made me even more so! I love books written in verse. :)

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  14. LolaJune 21, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Oh my god, this book sounds so good! I had my eyes on it for a while, but then completely forgot about it. It's about a girl who finds out that her dad is gay, right? I've read... DNF'd a book with that topic, because it was boring, but maybe this one'll make up for the last :)

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:21 PM

      Yes, Lola you are right. She finds out he is gay by walking in and catching him with his lover. Then she also finds out he has HIV. I could not imagine you finding this one boring. It is so powerful and beautiful. I hope you read it and I hope you enjoy it.

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  15. Trish @ Between My LinesJune 21, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I haven't ever read a book in verse but I'm so curious about Skyscraping. It has caught my attention everytime you posted about it. Can't wait for your review, I think I'll be buying it! :)

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:22 PM

      Thanks Trish! I hope you love it as much as I did!

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  16. Jeann @ Happy IndulgenceJune 21, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    It seems like books written in verses are becoming a lot more popular these days! Skyscraping sounds incredibly beautiful!

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    1. CynthiaJune 21, 2015 at 6:23 PM

      Oh yes, Jeann it was incredibly beautiful! I hope you read it and I hope you enjoy it. :)

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  17. Mallory @ The Local MuseJune 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Yay for Atwood! She is the queen of thought provoking literature. I really love her poetry too! I have heard good things about A Million Miles Away, but I don't know if I could handle all the emotion that comes along with that plot line!
    Have a good week!
    Thanks for stopping by the The Local Muse

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    1. CynthiaJune 23, 2015 at 9:08 PM

      Thanks Mallory! Atwood is amazing, one of my favorite authors for sure so I am super excited!

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