Waiting On Wednesday! (3)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we can't wait to get our hands on...hosted by: Jill at Breaking the Spine

I usually go for paranormal and dystopian YA but this week I found a book that catches my eye for contemporary.

In Honor

by Jessi Kirby

Publication Date: May 8, 2012

From Barnes & Noble:

A devastating loss leads to an unexpected road trip in this novel from the author of Moonglass, whose voice Sarah Dessen says “is fresh and wise, all at once.”

Hours after her brother’s military funeral, Honor opens the last letter Finn ever sent. In her grief, she interprets his note as a final request and spontaneously decides to go to California to fulfill it.

Honor gets as far as the driveway before running into Rusty, Finn’s best friend since third grade and his polar opposite. She hasn’t seen Rusty in ages, but it’s obvious he is as arrogant and stubborn as ever—not to mention drop-dead gorgeous. Despite Honor’s better judgment, the two set off together on a voyage from Texas to California. Along the way, they find small and sometimes surprising ways to ease their shared loss and honor Finn’s memory—but when shocking truths are revealed at the end of the road, will either of them be able to cope with the consequences?

As Seen on TV

I am a sucker for As Seen on TV items. My mind even wonders sometimes trying to think of something that would qualify and hasn't been done before. This week I found an item that I normally wouldn't consider. My feet always seem to be cold so I see the potential usefulness in the winter months and in the cool spring evenings for the deck to read and keep warm. It is the Nuddle Blanket...it's the blanket with a foot pocket, an outer hand pouch (for iPods and tissues), and openings for your arms. It is like a snuggle blanket on steroids.

Photo and Information from http://www.nuddleblanket.com/

Hitting the Road

The Provisions and Paperback Society will be hitting the road to see Lauren Oliver, author of Delirium for the release of Pandemonium. We are so excited to be attending this event on March 4th at Quail Ridge Books & Music in Raleigh, NC. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday than on the open road with friends! 

Are we crazy? What's the farthest you have ever traveled to see an author and get your books signed?

Favorite Friday! (3)

I have so many favorite gadgets and books lately, it makes me torn on what to share with everyone. So this week I have decided to share my favorite book gadget. I feel certain, if you are an avid book reader, that you have one of these at home...a magnetic bookmark. The magnetic bookmark is so handy and I don't loose my place when on-the-go with my current read. These are also make cool and useful gifts, especially if you are traveling and can find one from your vacation destination.  

March Random Acts of Kindness

Book Soulmates hosts a wonderful Random Acts of Kindness program. This program is about giving and receiving great books from your fellow bloggers and bookworms. I love making someones day by a random book surprise and having a little something in my mailbox as well.

Here are the rules from Book Soulmates:

Please read carefully & follow all rules! Thank you!

• Please sign-up each month that you can participate (and by participate, it means give as well as receive).
• Show off your participation by grabbing our RAK button (code is in the right sidebar of Book Soulmates.com).
• Create a wish list (on Amazon, Goodreads, or your blog, etc) and post it in the Google Doc located in each R.A.K post for the month.
• If you choose to do a R.A.K for someone, check out their wish list and contact that blogger directly for their information.
• Once you receive a RAK, send us an our new email to [rakbybooksoulmates @ gmail . com] so that we can update the Google Doc. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU SEND EMAILS TO THIS ADDRESS!
• E-book participation is limited to files being gifted directly to a person from the e-book store. Amazon's Kindle Store is set up to allow this, as well as the Kobo store and we believe Barnes & Noble with Nook as well.
• At the end of the month, SHOW US YOUR R.A.K by making a "RAK Wrap-Up" post. This post should include who you SENT gifts to as well who you RECEIVED gifts from :)

OPEN TO EVERYONE including all our International brethren!

Links you will need:

Sign up for March 2012 [HERE]

See who else is participating [HERE]

If you have any questions regarding RAK, please contact Book Soulmates via the following: rakbybooksoulmates @ gmail . com