Veronica Mars Watch-Along Week 25

[Graphic designed by the lovely Judith of Paper Riot]

So, how does this work, super sleuths? Go check out the Watch-Along kick off post for the skinny. I'll give you a second just in case...

All caught up? Good.

In case you already know the basics and just forgot what episodes are up today, here's the list:

• "Witchita Linebacker"
• "Charlie Don't Surf"

And for NEXT WEEK:

• "President Evil"
• "Hi, Infidelity"

Now onto the good stuff. 

Review: Goodbye, Rebel Blue by Shelley Coriell

Title: Goodbye, Rebel Blue
Author: Shelley Coriell
Release Date: October 1st, 2013
Publisher: Amulet Books
Page Count: 320
Source: eARC from Netgalley
Rating: A great bucket list story with a fantastic life lesson attached.

Rebecca Blue is a rebel with an attitude whose life is changed by a chance encounter with a soon-to-be dead girl. Rebel (as she’s known) decides to complete the dead girl’s bucket list to prove that choice, not chance, controls her fate. In doing so, she unexpectedly opens her mind and heart to a world she once dismissed—a world of friendships, family, and faith. With a shaken sense of self, she must reevaluate her loner philosophy—particularly when she falls for Nate, the golden boy do-gooder who never looks out for himself. 

Perfect for fans of Jay Asher’s blockbuster hit Thirteen Reasons Why, Coriell’s second novel features her sharp, engaging voice along with realistic drama and unforgettable characters.

[Summary Source: Goodreads]

So. Many. Series. (Part I)

Fact: I don't like coffee. I just like saying Coffee Clutch in my best and deepest New York accent. Considering I'm a New Yorker, I'm pretty freaking good at it. So I've got my tea and I hope you have your heated beverage of choice, because it's time to gab the day away.

This post (and it's Part II, which I'll be posting next Friday) is happening for a couple of reasons. 

1. Mel over at The Daily Prophecy wrote this post about all of her series. 

2. Which got me thinking about all of the series I've started and which I've dropped, which I have the next/last book but haven't read them yet, which I've completed, and which don't even have all of the books out yet.

3. So then I was sitting on the subway with my friend Jennifer (Novel Thoughts and ARCycling) and we started listing all the series we could think of that we've either started, dropped, have books on our shelves for, or are waiting on the next installment of.

4. Then we made it to my stop, I got off and I was still thinking about it. 

5. So even though it's mega late and this is not a good project for me to start, I'm going to make four categories and list all the series I can. 

6. Because I know you all care. 

Top Ten "Shut Up and Give it to Me Now" Sequels (37)

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Top Ten "Shut Up and Give it to Me Now" Sequels.

You like that, don't you? Well that's how I feel about each of these books. So why don't I shut up and tell you all about which books I want to get my sticky little hands on as soon as possible.

1. RUIN AND RISING by Leigh Bardugo (June 3rd, 2014)

I mean, have you read the first two books in this series? Have you? If so, you should understand why I want the world to shut up and give me the third book in the series already. 

2. IGNITE ME by Tahereh Mafi (February 4th, 2014)

Another third book in the series I'd like the world to shut up and give to me already, for the love of everything in the world that anyone cares about.

3. DREAMS OF GODS AND MONSTERS by Laini Taylor (April 8th, 2014)

All right. I'm not gonna lie. I haven't read DAYS OF BLOOD AND STARLIGHT yet, but DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE is so fantastic and amazing that, even though I've hear book 2 in the series is very different from book 1, I'm pretty sure I just need everyone to shut up and give me this book already.

4. ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER by Stephanie Perkins (May 13th 2014)

I also haven't read LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR yet. But still. Shut up and give me this book immediately. IMMEDIATELY.

5. STRANGE AND EVER AFTER by Susan Dennard (July 22nd, 2014)

Look, I could tell you why I want this book right this second, or you could shut up and give it to me. I think the latter option'll make everyone happier in the long run.

6. SHATTERED by Teri Terry (May 1st, 2014)

I loved the first two books in this series and absolutely loved them. What's really stressful is that Teri Terry's books are published in the UK and those on the other side of the pond will get this book much sooner than I will. So, maybe someone should shut up and give this book to me a little early, please?

7. INTO THE STILL BLUE by Veronica Rossi (January 28th, 2014)

Lots of series are ending soon, aren't they? Well, shut up and give me all of the series ender books now. (PLEASE AND THANK YOU.)

8. WINTER by Marissa Meyer (2015)

Okay. This is when I'm the worst. I've already read CRESS (YAY Advanced Reader Copies and Macmillan!) and I loved it so much that now I need everyone to shut up and give WINTER to me right now. (I'm not even going to be polite about it this time - that's how good this series is.)

9. TAKE ME ON by Katie McGarry (May 20th, 2014)

More of me being the worst. I've already read CRASH INTO ME and I love it very much. Katie McGarry's stories are so heartbreakingly swoony that I really just the world to shut up and give me and endless supply of them for me to read. 

10. SINNER by Maggie Stiefvater (July 1st, 2014)

Remember when Maggie Stiefvater up and told everyone that she's publishing a companion book to the SHIVER trilogy about Isabel and Cole? My excitement here knows no bounds, so please shut ME up by giving this one to me ASAP.

Do you guys like my picks? Maybe there are a couple I missed but you think I'd like. If there are, be sure to let me know about 'em in the comments below.

Veronica Mars Watch-Along Week 24

[Graphic designed by the lovely Judith of Paper Riot]

So, how does this work, super sleuths? Go check out the Watch-Along kick off post for the skinny. I'll give you a second just in case...

All caught up? Good.

In case you already know the basics and just forgot what episodes are up today, here's the list:

[AKA the first two episodes of SEASON 3!]

• "Welcome Wagon"
• "My Big Fat Greek Rush Week"

And for NEXT WEEK:

• "Witchita Linebacker"
• "Charlie Don't Surf"

Now, since I liked the way Gillian recapped the end of season 2, I'm going to mash up how I do it and how she does it and do something different for season 3. Fun, yeah?

Read All of the Library Books Challenge

Fact: I don't like coffee. I just like saying Coffee Clutch in my best and deepest New York accent. Considering I'm a New Yorker, I'm pretty freaking good at it. So I've got my tea and I hope you have your heated beverage of choice, because it's time to gab the day away.

IF ONLY WE Blog Tour: Interview with Jessica Sankiewicz

Today I get to interview Jessica Sankiewicz. She's a book blogger (like me!), an author, and a really cool gal. I know this because when I sent her all my questions, she answered them in record time. So sit back and read on. And once you're done with all the reading, be sure to enter the GIVEAWAY below. Oh, and also buy Jessica's book!