What Should I Buy? (6)

I have a coupon. You all like voting. Therefore it is WHAT SHOULD I BUY time!

I started this feature back in August to help me figure out what to do with all of the Barnes & Noble coupons I get. I figured setting up a vote would A) allow you guys have a say in what I read and B) alleviate some of the pressure of picking a book to spend my coupon on. I know I don't NEED a new book, but, hey, I really can't pass up a good discount. Also, I'm addicted to buying books.

So. Come. Help me feed my addiction.

PLEASE REMEMBER: I'm looking for a vote that has a little more than just the title of the book and a "THIS WAS REALLY GOOD." Pitch it to me, a little. WHY should I read this book? WHY do you think I would like it? All help is useful. ALL HELP.

NBI: My coupon expires on JUNE 22ND, so make with the recommending before that date, please.

NBII: I actually have TWO coupons. Guide me, my many shepherds.

What Should I Buy? (5)

I have a coupon. You all like voting. Therefore it is WHAT SHOULD I BUY time!

I started this feature back in August to help me figure out what to do with all of the Barnes & Noble coupons I get. I figured setting up a vote would A) allow you guys have a say in what I read and B) alleviate some of the pressure of picking a book to spend my coupon on. I know I don't NEED a new book, but, hey, I really can't pass up a good discount. Also, I'm addicted to buying books.

So. Come. Help me feed my addiction.

PLEASE REMEMBER: I'm looking for a vote that has a little more than just the title of the book and a "THIS WAS REALLY GOOD." Pitch it to me, a little. WHY should I read this book? WHY do you think I would like it? All help is useful. ALL HELP.

Last note before books... My coupon expires on MAY 11TH, so make with the recommending before that date, please. 

What Should I Buy? (4)

Hi Darlings!!

I don't have a coupon, but my friend, Estelle, who blogs over at Rather Be Reading, does and she need some book buying advice. Since she knows about "What Should I Buy?" she asked if she could write up a guest post in order to seek said advising from all of you! I obviously said yes because I wanna help and because I love this feature and feel bad whenever I use a coupon impulsively and forget to put it to a vote. So please, advise away!

What Should I Buy? (Hi It’s Estelle)

What Should I Buy? (3)

I have a coupon. You all like voting. Therefore it is WHAT SHOULD I BUY time!

I started this feature back in August to help me figure out what to do with all of the Barnes & Noble coupons I get. I figured setting up a vote would A) allow you guys have a say in what I read and B) alleviate some of the pressure of picking a book to spend my coupon on. I know I don't NEED a new book, but, hey, I really can't pass up a good discount. Also, I'm addicted to buying books.

So. Come. Help me feed my addiction.

Oh, and PLEASE, remember, I'm looking for a vote that has a little more than just the title of the book and a "THIS WAS REALLY GOOD." Pitch it to me, a little. WHY should I read this book? WHY do you think I would like it? All help is useful. ALL HELP.

And I could use ALL OF THE HELP by OCTOBER 14TH (AKA when my coupon expires)

Ready? Set? GO.

1. Feed by Mira Grant

Why I want to read this book: Creepiness + bloggers + conspiracies = Gaby's interested.

2. Finnikin and the Rock by Melina Marchetta

Why I want to read this book: I loved Jellicoe Road sosososo much and I'm kind of interested to see if Melina Marchetta can be just as brilliant in a different genre. I mean, my Goodreads friends say she is, but I'd like to see for myself.

3. The Program by Suzanne Young

Why I want to read this book: This one sounds sufficiently scary. And I really like the color yellow. AND the second book in the series is coming out in April so... (that last one's not really relevant since April's still kind of far away but I thought I'd throw it in.)

4. Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly

Why I want to read this book: I think this book is on the list because someone once told me I really need to read it. I can't remember who told me this and I don't remember why, but I did just remember it was recommended to me so I thought I'd put it on this list. Also: Historical. So.

5. Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Why I want to read this book: Pretty cover. Everything's in ruins. I don't know. I am interested. (Sometimes it really is the superficial things.)

These are your options. Choose wisely, beloved followers. My reading fate rests in your hands. 

What Should I Buy? (2)

GUESS WHAT? It's WHAT SHOULD I BUY time!

I started this feature a couple of weeks ago to help me figure out what to do with the Barnes & Noble coupons I get all the time. I figured setting up a vote would A) allow you guys have a say in what I read and B) alleviate some of the pressure of picking a book to spend my coupon on. I know I don't NEED a new book, but, hey, I really can't pass 15% off on top of the 10% off I get for being a member. Also, I'm addicted to buying books.

So. Come. Help me feed my addiction.

Oh, and PLEASE, remember, I'm looking for a vote that has a little more than just the title of the book and a "THIS WAS REALLY GOOD." Pitch it to me, a little. WHY should I read this book? WHY do you think I would like it? All help is useful. ALL HELP.

And I could use ALL OF THE HELP by SEPTEMBER 2ND (AKA when my coupon expires)

Okay. Over to you awesome people.

1. Pretty Girl-13 by Liz Coley
Why I want to read this book: This book sounds super creepy. I also like a good mystery. And then there's the based on the true story situation, which I like a lot. I don't know why, but the Elizabeth Smart story always freaked me out as a kid.

2. Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard
Why I want to read this book: I always have wanderlust (except for like a week after I get back from a trip). It's kind of a disaster, since I can't always travel, so I try to read books that either fulfill my wanderlust impulses or maybe convince me that staying at home and dealing with my life here is a good idea (because let's face it, part of my life of travel is the being away from here part).

***I went to The Strand the other day, found a cheap copy of Wanderlove and couldn't keep myself from buying it. I know this messes up the voting a little but so many of you voted for more than one book so far, so I think it'll be okay.***

3. The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
Why I want to read this book: I feel like this is going to be the book everyone votes for. I'm a little nervous for that to happen, even though I know it's a REALLY feelsy book (which I love). Maybe it's because of the hype. Or maybe it's because the summary makes it sound like there's going to be a love triangle. I don't know. So help me be unafraid of this book if you vote for it please!

4. Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger

Why I want to read this book: May I just say: TORNADOES. I don't know why I find stories with tornadoes fascinating but movies, books, shows... I don't know. I'm just intrigued. That being said, I really like natural disaster stories in general, but tornadoes are my favorite. I know. I'm the worst.

5. Past Perfect by Leila Sales

Why I want to read this book: I read This Song Will Save Your Life recently and really loved it. Also, the cover is super cute. ALSO ALSO, the summary sounds quirky and awesome. I mean, the setting is a historical colonial village. Different, quirky sounding things really are my favorite.

6. My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century by Rachel Harris

Why I want to read this book: Time travel? WHERE. CAN I HAZ IT? No, actually, I feel like this book is the dark horse of the vote. But I'm curious about the time travel aspect. And the emphasis but on CONTRABAND FUTURE STUFF in the summary. I always felt that should have been addressed on Doctor Who. Alas. Perhaps this book can fill the hole for me.

NOW I NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE let me know which book you think I should buy with my coupon (and why) in the comments below! All input is GREATLY APPRECIATED. 

What Should I Buy? (1)

Every now and again, Barnes & Noble sends me a coupon. Obviously I buy far too many books and this really shouldn't be an issue, but whenever I get a coupon, my brain freezes. I feel like it has to be an IMPORTANT/SPECIAL book. Or at least a more expensive book if I'm going to get an extra whatever percent off (I usually get %15). So what I'll inevitably do is POLL TWITTER. This is tricky because people just start throwing things out there - even if I give them choices - and I just get confused and overwhelmed and then the loudspeaker tells me I have to get the hell out of the store in ten minutes and WAAAAAAAH.

So I decided to create this feature. Once I get a coupon, I'll show you a couple things I had in mind and you guys can tell me which book you think I should get (AND WHY. The why is important.). Depending on how lost I feel, I might even ask YOU GUYS to throw in one or two I might not have heard of that you honestly think I'll like. Now, if you suggest something not on this list, you should do so because you know me really well or you know what genres I like or you see what I'm interested in below and think GABY WOULD LOVE THIS. (Don't just pick your favorite book. That won't necessarily help me.)

Anyway, the coupon has arrived (Back-to-School - NOT FOR ME, THOUGH). It expires AUGUST 4TH. Which makes this whole thing time sensitive. SO HURRY UP AND HELP ME PICK.

1. The Beautiful and the Cursed by Page Morgan
Why I want to read this book: PARIS. I love Paris. It's also historical and set in the same-ish time as Belle Epoque, which I just finished and LOVED. HOWEVER, it seems like there's a paranormal aspect here, so I'm not sure...

2. How to Lead a Life of Crime by Kirsten Miller
Why I want to read this book: This book sounds INCREDIBLY different than just about everything I've heard of to date. And I like different. I also like crime shows. A lot. So I guess I'm curious to read about a school for criminals.

3. Catherine by April Lindner
Why I want to read this book: I've had my eye on this book for a very, very long time. I love Wuthering Heights. It's one of those books I had to read in high school and actually adored - like, started late one night and stayed up into the wee hours to finish adored. Basically I've been making eyes at this one for a while.

4. Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
Why I want to read this book: I first heard of this series fairly recently. Not sure why, since a lot of people seem to really like it. But also, TIME TRAVEL. And historical stuff. And LOOK AT THE PRETTY COVER. Needless to say I am stroking my imaginary beard as I contemplate whether or not I want this book on my shelf.

It is now time to help me be less indecisive. And PLEASE provide a reason for your choice. And let that reason not be "it's my favorite." I want to know why I would like it, not that you loved it. Although should feel free to explain why you did love it. Basically, leave a TITLE and a WHY in the comments below!