Wishlist Wednesday May 25, 2011
A few of the books I am MOST wanting RIGHT NOW. =D
 Buy on Amazon | Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faerie (Modern Faerie Tale)By: Holly Black Published by: Margaret K. McElderry ISBN: 0689868235 Genre: YA, FANTASY, FICTION Author’s Website: Author’s Twitter: |
Synopsis (from Amazon):
When seventeen-year-old Valerie runs away to New York City, she’s trying to escape a life that has utterly betrayed her. Sporting a new identity, she takes up with a gang of squatters who live in the city’s labyrinthine subway system. But there’s something eerily beguiling about Val’s new friends. And when one talks Val into tracking down the lair of a mysterious creature with whom they are all involved, Val finds herself torn between her newfound affection for an honorable monster and her fear of what her new friends are becoming.
Why I Want it:
This is actually book TWO in the Modern Faerie Tale series
 Buy on Amazon | Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar ChildrenBy: Ransom Riggs Published by: Quirk Books ISBN: 1594744769 Genre: YA, Paranormal Author’s Website: Author’s Twitter: |
Synopsis (from Amazon):
A mysterious island.An abandoned orphanage.A strange collection of very curious photographs.It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
Why I Want it:
Are you kidding me?! Look at that cover! This book mixes words with photos to compile the story, how realistic would that seem! Scary, visual, mystery! OMG, perfect! I can’t wait to get my hands on this!
 Buy on Amazon | Storm Front (The Dresden Files, Book 1)By: Jim Butcher Published by: Roc ISBN: 0451457811 Genre: SYFY, Paranormal Author’s Website: Author’s Twitter: |
Synopsis (from Amazon):
Harry Dresden–Wizard Lost items found. Paranormal investigations. Consulting. Advice. Reasonable rates. No Love Potions, Endless Purses, Parties, or Other Entertainment. Harry Dresden is the best at what he does. Well, technically, he’s the only at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal creativity or capability, they come to him for answers. For the "everyday" world is actually full of strange and magical things–and most of them don’t play too well with humans. That’s where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a–well, whatever. There’s just one problem. Business, to put it mildly, stinks. So when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, Harry’s seeing dollar signs. But where there’s magic, there’s a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry’s name. And that’s when things start to get… interesting. Magic. It can get a guy killed.
Why I Want it:
I did not realize the Dresden Files tv show was based on a series of books called: Dresden Files! Of course I want to read it! Being the freak I am, I want to read it in order though so must start at BOOK ONE.
So there ya have it. Just a few more books off my ever growing WISHLIST. I seriously need to win the lottery, or find that a very rich relative I never knew existed has mentioned me in their will. =D
Feel free to tell me what’s on your wish list. I’m always looking for new titles to DROOL over!