Sunday, February 3, 2013

It's Monday! What are you reading??


It's Monday! -
What Are You Reading?
is hosted weekly on Mondays
by Sheila from


Post the books you read last week, books currently reading, and books you plan on finishing this week.


Books I've Read...
All my friends are dead
All My Friends are Dead
By: Avery Monsen and Jory John
If you're a dinosaur, all of your friends are dead. If you're a pirate, all of your friends have scurvy. If you're a tree, all of your friends are end tables. Each page of this laugh-out-loud illustrated humor book showcases the downside of being everything from a clown to a cassette tape to a zombie. Cute and dark all at once, this hilarious children's book for adults teaches valuable lessons about life while exploring each cartoon character's unique grievance and wide-eyed predicament. From the sock whose only friends have gone missing to the houseplant whose friends are being slowly killed by irresponsible plant owners (like you),All My Friends Are Dead presents a delightful primer for laughing at the inevitable.

F in Exams: The Funniest Test Paper Blunders
F in Exams
By: Richard Benson
We've all been there. You've been studying hard, the day of the BIG test arrives, you turn over the paper, and 'what the *&%@ does that mean?!' Not a clue.
This book is packed full of hilarious examples of the more creative ways that students have tackled those particularly awkward exam questions.

Thank You for Riding (Strangers on a Train)
Thank You For Riding
By: Meg Maguire
Stung ego or not, Caitlin’s relieved her fizzling relationship is over, even if she’s just been unceremoniously dumped between the copier and a dead ficus tree. At least she has an excuse to ditch the lousy office Christmas party in time to catch the last subway home…to her cat, and early-onset spinsterhood.

Instead of a lonely, chilly ride, she gets an unexpected holiday treat in the form of a nearly familiar face—a handsome stranger she encountered last week at the blood drive.

At the end of the line, neither can seem to let their chance meeting end—until their extended flirtation finds them facing the prospect of spending a frigid winter night locked in an unheated subway station. And they wonder if keeping each other warm is merely a delightful form of rebound therapy…or a memorable first of many more dates to come.

Ticket Home
Ticket Home
By: Serena Bell
When Amy Moreland left Seattle, she never expected to see her workaholic ex-boyfriend again. Encountering him on her Connecticut-to-New-York-City commute is the surprise of her life. He seems hell-bent on winning her back, but every time his cell phone rings, it's a painful reminder of how he failed to put her first.
Jeff Havers can't help that his phone keeps interrupting his carefully composed apology speech, but having Amy sic the Metro North security team on him is a bit much. Once he talks his way out of handcuffs, he focuses on coaxing Amy to talk about the fears that drove her away.
As the train ride takes them through the landscape of their lost life together, sparks fly and remembered heat reignites. But if they're not brave enough to overcome the still-fresh pain of old wounds, it could be too late to pursue what really matters--their ticket home.

The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After
The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After
By: Julia Quinn
For the first time in print, New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents a collection of "second epilogues" to her Bridgerton series, previously published as e-originals, plus a new bonus Bridgerton novella: Violet in Bloom," a short story in which we finally meet Edmund Bridgerton.

Currently Reading...
The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2)
The Viscount Who Loved Me
By: Julia Quinn
1814 promises to be another eventful season, but not, this author believes, for Anthony Bridgerton, London's most elusive bachelor, who has shown no indication that he plans to marry.
And in truth, why should he? When it comes to playing the consummate rake, nobody does it better...
--Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, 
April 1814

But this time, the gossip columnists have it wrong. Anthony Bridgerton hasn't just decided to marry--he's even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended's older sister, Kate Sheffield--the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate is the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams...

Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do notmake the best husbands--and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. Kate is determined to protect her sister--but she fears her own heart is vulnerable. And when Anthony's lips touch hers, she's suddenly afraid she might not be able to resist the reprehensible rake herself...

36 comments:

  1. You had a great week of reading. It has been a long time since I've read Julia Quinn.

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  2. I love the Bridgerton books! I have The Bridgertons Happily Ever After for review but haven't read it yet.

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  3. F in Exams sounds like it could be a read to make you laugh!

    Have a great reading week!

    Shelleyrae @ Book'd Out

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  4. Just the cover of All My Friends are Dead made me laugh! Sounds like fun! Enjoy your week!

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  5. a wee comment to thank ye for sharing a bit o' brogue wi' me this evening =)
    HapPy rrreading week !

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  6. don't recognise any of these. Hope you enjoy them ☺

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  7. All My Friends Are Dead and F In Exams both sound like a hoot! Have a great week and happy reading :)

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  8. F in Exams looks like a fun read...a reminder of those times that I'm very glad are over! lol

    And the Julia Quinn books have such lovely covers....sigh.

    Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog. I'm glad you "liked" the cover of my Out of Circulation book...snort, snort! lol

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  9. These are all new to me...hope you enjoy them!

    Have a great week!
    ~Kristin @ Always With a Book

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  10. Love the diversity in the books you are reading!

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  11. All My Friends are Dead and F in Exams look hilarious! And the Julia Quinn books sound great as well. I have been looking for a new romance series. :) Have a great week!

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  12. Interesting selection! I have not read Julia Quinn, but if she is a contemporary Jane Austen as the blurb says, maybe I should investigate! Here is my Monday memes post.

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  13. Great week. My daughter loves Julia Quinn and I haven't read her yet but after seeing these I may have to.

    Happy Reading!!

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  14. A children's book for adults - appealing. I'd love to read this one!

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  15. The "F in Exams" book with the collected creative wrong test answers is so funny, i just read into a review with quotes: "Name the wife of Orpheus, whom he attempted to save from the underworld." - "Mrs. Orpheus.?"

    happy reading!

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  16. That are some great books you got there. I love All my Friends are Dead.

    Have a great week!

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  17. A very ecclectic lot, isn't it wonderful to read so many different books?
    Have a good week, '
    kind regards,

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  18. Great to do list this week. All those books sound amazing!! 8) Good luck this week and thank you for commenting!!

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  19. What a nice assortment of books. I love the Bridgerton series and just pre-ordered The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After for my Kindle. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Happy reading!

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  20. I need to track down a copy of All My Friends Are Dead. Sounds perfect for the way my year is starting off, lol.

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  21. Thanks for stopping by this morning. All of your book titles are new to me! My book club is looking for a romance title... let me know if you have a recommendation.

    Have a great week!

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  22. All you reads sound like a fun. I'm curious about Ticket Home
    By Serena Bell, it sounds the kind of book I wanted to read. I can't wait to hear your thoughts about it :)

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  23. All My Friends Are Dead sounds like a book that I need to find and read! Thanks!

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  24. All My Friends Are Dead sounds hysterical. It's so good to read something once in a while that is silly and will just make you laugh. :)

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  25. I'm sure I've seen bits of "F in Exams" floating about on FaceBook.

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  26. All My Friends Are Dead is a cute book although as you mention, it definitely has its darker side. F in Exams sounds hilarious...and every teacher's nightmare!

    Have a great week!

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  27. I hadn't heard of All My Friends Are Dead, but now I feel like I HAVE to read it. Thanks for the head's up!

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  28. All My Friends Are Dead and F in Exams look like such funny reads, definitely going to check those out! Enjoy your reads this week.
    Amy Yingling
    The Crafty Book Nerd

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  29. All My Friends Are Dead made me laugh just from the cover. What an odd approach to a children's book, but I imagine for some kids on some days, it's just perfect.

    Joy's Book Blog

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  30. All My Friends Are Dead does sound funny!

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  31. What a great list this week :) I like the sound of All My Friends Are Dead, it sounds very fun!

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  32. Thanks for stopping by my blog ~ Fantasy Book Chick this week! Happy reading!

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  33. All My Friends are Dead sounds like a book to always have around in case one has the case of the gloomies!

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  34. I haven't heard of any of these books before but I think I'm going to have to now add a few of them to my wishlist.

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