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For Review from Netgalley
A CORNER OF WHITE by Jaclyn Moriarty

Purchased for Kindle
SHUTTER ISLAND by Dennis Lehane
JELLICOE ROAD by Melina Marchetta (such an incredible novel!)
THE NAME OF THE STAR by Maureen Johnson

Freebies for Kindle 
THE TAKEN by Vicki Pettersson
THE TORN WING by Kiki Hamilton

Many thanks to Netgalley + Scholastic for the review book!

What books did you get this week? Leave a link!

The feature is inspired by Pop Culture Junkie's This Week In Books, The Story Siren's In My Mailbox, and Mailbox Monday. The Queen's Library is a way for me to feature books that I add to my bookshelves and a place to post my weekly recommendations. This is not a meme, but merely an adjusted feature that is better suited to my blog. 

New Paperback Covers: Throne of Glass, Beneath a Meth Moon, Anna and the French Kiss and more

THRONE OF GLASS

(US hardcover, US paperback, UK paperback)

So much better than the first cover! I'm so glad they went with the UK cover. Although I still prefer the way the UK cover looks. I'm not fond of all that purple. 

VENOM

I loved the hardcover, so this is a bit sad. I think I would love the new cover if the couple on the front was gone or incorporated better.

SERAPHINA

The font is wicked (seriously, look at the "S" and the last "a"!). I love that it has color, but wish it wasn't purple. 

GILT (revised, thanks to Katie's comment!)

(Hardcover / Original paperback design / Actual paperback design)

Whoa. The original paperback cover is one of those book covers that would make me feel very awkward in public. I like that it doesn't have the same pale-as-death skin tone as the original cover. As for the new paperback cover (and the one that will be printed), I like it. The warm colors, the background...it looks great! 

RIPPER

I prefer the old cover. It's sleek, attention-getting. The new one is a bit too chaotic for me. 

RIFT

This is actually really close to the original cover...I kind of like the bright blue. I think I like both equally. Does her hair look less red? 

BENEATH A METH MOON

I like the change. The new cover makes me very curious about the story, while the first cover didn't capture my interest at all. 

DEVILISH

I'm not really fond of either cover, but I can't stand the original, so I'm glad they're changing it. The new cover captures the darker side of the story in a more obvious way. But the original captures the bursts of humor, too. Darn. 

CRANK

Definitely the original. It's simple, and it makes me curious. The new one makes me want to look away, the font is so distracting. 

Just revealed on SHELF LIFE

ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS 

I used to hate the original Anna cover (and probably never would have read that book if I hadn't received an ARC), but the adorableness has grown on me. The new cover is less embarrassing to read in public, but it wouldn't catch my eye if I was wandering around in a bookstore. 

 LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR

Yet again, the original cover has grown on me, so I prefer it more. I like the new LOLA cover better than the new ANNA. I love the warm colors. 

Bonus: ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER

It's okay. I'm not a big fan of font that takes over the cover, unless it's integrated in a unique way. I hope that they at least do something fun with the font for all three books (emboss, engrave, foil, something)! 

All in all, while I love some of the new covers, I'm starting to think that I'm not really a cover-change fan. Sometimes they are absolutely incredible, but other times...not so much. 

What are your thoughts? 

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Credit / Inspiration

For Review - Requested ARCs
FLASH POINT by Nancy Kress (from Netgalley) (not pictured)
SCARLET by Marissa Meyer (from publicist)

For Review - Unsolicited from Publisher
PIRATE CINEMA by Cory Doctorow
JUST ONE DAY by Gayle Forman
OUT OF THE EASY by Ruta Sepetys
THE MADNESS UNDERNEATH by Maureen Johnson (2 ARC's)

I'm still freaking out over the surprise books from Penguin! I'm a fan of Gayle Forman, Ruta Sepetys and Maureen Johnson, so I was beyond thrilled to receive their newest books....Also, I'm so excited to read SCARLET (love the tagline on the ARC)! Can't wait to see what happens in that one. Many thanks to Tor Teen, Ksenia and Macmillan, Netgalley and Penguin Teen!

What books did you get this week?

COVERS: Levels, Falling Sky's, Madness, and more

 

Not quite sure what I think about these covers...they look a bit odd, but perhaps they'll appear better in person. Then again, I still haven't read TNotS, so perhaps the covers fit the story!

Read an excerpt of The Madness Underneath at Hollywood Crush!

Such great covers! Especially Level 2, And, as a long-time Sarah Dessen fan, I was excited to see some new looks for her books this week! These two are my favorites so far... 

 

Don't miss out on the giveaways for Dessen's books!Mundie Mom's are giving away 3 paperbacks of That SummerPenguin Teen is giving away 3 paperbacks of Someone Like YouThe Frenetic Reader is giving away 3 paperbacks of Keeping the MoonSteph Su is giving away 3 paperbacks of This Lullaby Green Bean Teen Queen is giving away 3 paperbacks of Dreamland
Any covers catch your eye lately?

TMU cover from Hollywood Crush; Dessen Covers from Dessen's blog; Others from Goodreads

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IMM is hosted by Kristi of The Story Siren

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PurchasedBittersweet by Sarah OcklerBlackbringer by Laini TaylorPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenDelirium by Lauren Oliver (2nd copy)The Key to the Golden Firebird by Maureen Johnson

For ReviewDemons at Deadnight by A & E Kirk (signed!)A very awesome swag package (I'd share some pictures, but I don't want to ruin the surprise for everyone else who might be receiving one)
Many thanks to Alyssa & Eileen! :)
So, what did you get this week? Feel free to leave a link!

Top Ten Tuesday (6)

For more information on how to participate in Top Ten Tuesday and this week's topic, visit The Broke and the Bookish for details! 
Top Ten Books I Hope Santa Brings

 

1. The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson - It's written by Maureen freaking Johnson. I can't believe I've managed to keep from getting this one so for so long. 
2. Blackbringer & Silksinger (Dreamdark #1 & #2) by Laini Taylor - I've been loving Taylor's other works, but I've had trouble finding a reasonably priced copy of the latter Dreamdark book (and I'm hesitant to buy the first one without the sequel). Maybe Santa will have better luck. 
3. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin - The hype has been insane for this story. I need this book. 
4. (preorder of) Hana by Lauren Oliver - A Delirium short story! 

5. (preorder of) Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler - I love Sarah's books, and I'm sure this one won't be any exception. If only Santa could bring this one early ;)
6. Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore - Witches. Hot cowboy neighbors. That is all. 
7. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins - I really don't know why I haven't read this yet. Maybe once I actually have a copy I'll start reading it. 
8. Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler - I honestly haven't got a clue why I don't own a finished copy of this one (I own two of Twenty Boy Summer, so I guess that makes up for it), but obviously, I need one. 

 

9.  Bloodlines by Richelle Mead - Anyone who's read this blog for a couple years will know I'm a huge Richelle Mead/VA fan, which makes it really weird that I still haven't read or bought Bloodlines.   
10. Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork - I've heard nothing but wonderful things about this book, so it would be a great one to receive for the holidays! 
What books are you hoping to receive during the holidays?