I know, what a weird post title! But there's a lot of times when I'm excited for a book I say I'm peeing my pants for it. So "Practically Peeing" is a feature sort of like Waiting on Wednesday or On My Wishlist or Books To Pine For where I showcase books that I realllllllly want to read. They might already be released, they might be a year away, they might be coming out next month! Either way, I can guarantee, I really want to read them.
Series: Standalone
Genre: YA contemporary
Publication Date: July 19, 2011
Publisher: MTV Books
Pages: 243
She's writing about him. he's writing about her. And everybody is reading between the lines..
For Erin Blackwell, majoring in creative writing at the New York City college of her dreams is more than a chance to fulfill her ambitions--it's her ticket away from the tragic memories that shadow her family's racehorse farm in Kentucky. But when she refuses to major in business and take over the farm herself someday, her grandmother gives Erin's college tuition and promised inheritance to their maddeningly handsome stable boy, Hunter Allen. Now Erin has to win an internship and work late nights at a coffee shop to make her own dreams a reality. She should despise Hunter . . . so why does he sneak into her thoughts as the hero of her latest writing assignment?
Then, on the day she's sharing that assignment with her class, Hunter walks in. He's joining her class. And after he reads about himself in her story, her private fantasies about him must be painfully clear. She only hopes to persuade him not to reveal her secret to everyone else. But Hunter devises his own creative revenge, writing sexy stories that drive the whole class wild with curiosity and fill Erin's heart with longing. Now she's not just imagining what might have been. She's writing a whole new ending for her romance with Hunter. . . . except this story could come true.
I loved Jennifer Echols's book Such a Rush. It was steamy, and I loved the characters. I have no doubt this book will hold the same awesome elements. Plus, fun creative writing stuff thrown in there!
Series: Just One Day #2
Genre: YA/NA Contemporary
Publication Date: October 15, 2013
Publisher: Dutton Children's
Pages: 384
After spending an amazing day and night together in Paris, Just One Year is Willem's story, picking up where Just One Day ended. His story of their year of quiet longing and near misses is a perfect counterpoint to Allyson's own as Willem undergoes a transformative journey, questioning his path, finding love, and ultimately, redefining himself.
Words can't even. Gayle Forman is AMAZEBALLZ and I adoredlovedworship Just One Day. I can't wait to get to know smexy Willem more!
Series: Standalone
Genre: YA contemporary
Publication Date: December 24, 2012
Publisher: Kensington
Pages: 320
Robert Westfall's life is falling apart-everywhere but in math class. That's the one place where problems always have a solution. But in the world beyond high school, his father is terminally ill, his mother is squabbling with his interfering aunts, his boyfriend is unsupportive, and the career path that's been planned for him feels less appealing by the day.J.H. Trumble is spectacular beyond explanation. Her debut novel, Don't Let Me Go was legit the best. Her writing is poignant, and her characters have so much depth.
Robert's math teacher, Andrew McNelis, watches his best student floundering, concerned but wary of crossing the line between professional and personal. Gradually, Andrew becomes Robert's friend, then his confidante. As the year progresses, their relationship-in school and out of it-deepens and changes. And as hard as he tries to resist, Andrew knows that he and Robert are edging into territory that holds incalculable risks for both of them.
Series: Standalone
Genre: YA/NA contemporary
Publication Date: September 5, 2012
Publisher: Atria Books
Pages: 448
Former piano prodigy Nastya Kashnikov wants two things: to get through high school without anyone learning about her past and to make the boy who took everything from her—her identity, her spirit, her will to live—pay.I have heard the most magnificent things about this book. I've got a weird thing for the books that completely obliterate my heart, and I've heard that this is that kind of book, so of course I must experience ALL THE FEELZ.
Josh Bennett’s story is no secret: every person he loves has been taken from his life until, at seventeen years old, there is no one left. Now all he wants is be left alone and people allow it because when your name is synonymous with death, everyone tends to give you your space.
Everyone except Nastya, the mysterious new girl at school who starts showing up and won’t go away until she’s insinuated herself into every aspect of his life. But the more he gets to know her, the more of an enigma she becomes. As their relationship intensifies and the unanswered questions begin to pile up, he starts to wonder if he will ever learn the secrets she’s been hiding—or if he even wants to.
The Sea of Tranquility is a rich, intense, and brilliantly imagined story about a lonely boy, an emotionally fragile girl, and the miracle of second chances.
I am SO excited for Just One Year! As much as I loved Just One Day I felt we were missing some key story.
ReplyDeleteAww. A GREAT lineup! I hope you love WHERE YOU ARE as much as I do!
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