Top 10 Tuesday (3): Sequels I'm Dying to Read

Top 10 Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

Fairly certain that to anyone who reads and doesn't live under a rock knows about these series.  Yes, they are all pretty dang popular and I was late to the starting gate on some of them but I love love love them and can't wait to read the next books in the series...

1. Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready (Shade #3):  Zach & Aura and the whole Shift ideology just fascinates me and has me hooked.  This series is sure to be one I will re-read multiple times.
2. The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead (Bloodlines #2):  Yes.  I realize Bloodlines was just released last week but I love Richelle's writing and this spin-off of Vampire Academy series just tickles me pink.
3. Wings of the Wicked by Courtney Allison Moulton (Angelfire #2): Ellie & Will captivated me in Angelfire.  I love their relationship but at the same time they give me heartache.  Courtney is an awesome storyteller and I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next.
4. The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (Iron Fey #4):  Ash, the Ice Prince.  He might be frosty but he melts my heart.  A book about Ash?  Yes, please!
5. Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare (The Infernal Devices #2):  This might be blasphemous to the TMI world, but I think I *might* just love the TID side a bit more.  Shadowhunters in period clothing in England!  Sullen, broody Will and violin-playing, tender Jem.  What isn't there to love?       
6. Out of Sight, Out of Time by Ally Carter (Gallagher Girls #5):  A school for spies, teenage antics, romance, mystery, Double-Oh-Seven type stuff...I devoured books 1-4 and cannot wait to see my favorite characters again.
7. Insurgent by Veronica Roth (Divergent #2):  After reading The Hunger Games, I developed a taste for dystopian books and Divergent was spot-on AMAZING.  After the ending of Divergent, I am dying to know what happens next.
8. Immortal Beloved by Katie M. John (The Knight Trilogy #2):  Arthurian Legend stories rip me to pieces but in a good way I suppose.  What girl doesn't love reading about knights in shining armor performing chivalrous deeds and love stories destine to be?  
9. Bad to the Bone & Bring on the Night by Jeri Smith-Ready (WVMP 2 & 3):  Vampires + radio station = Adult series about vampire disc jockeys.  These vamps don't sparkle!  Humor, action, violence, and vampires
10. Cascade & Torrent by Lisa T. Bergren (Rive of Time 2 & 3):  Chivalrous hot Italian boys in ancient Tuscany.  This is a series that was meant for me!

What sequels are you simply hurting to read? :)  

Top 10 Tuesday (2): Books on my Fall TBR List

Top 10 Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

This list could also very well be called "Marissa's Fan Girl List of SQUEE." *fans self thinking about cute boys*  Okay so here are some of the books I just need to read this fall when they come out!  

1.  The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa:  The Iron Fey series has me under its spell and I cannot wait to read this book through the eyes of Ash.  

2.  WVMP series by Jeri Smith-Ready:  I fell in love with Jeri's Shade series and felt I must read this series about vampire disc jockeys.  No sparkles here except for maybe Shane McAllister's smile.  (Check back on Sept. 1st for an exciting announcement).

3.  Vanish by Sophie Jordan:  Absolutely cannot wait to see what is next for Jacinda & Will.  Contemporary setting about dragons; Yes, please!!

4.  Anna & the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins:  All of my blogging buddies seem to have read this book and have just gushed over St. Clair.  I need to see for myself what the hype is about this guy.

5.  The Peach Keeper by Sarah Allen:  My good friend Malia recommended this to me and her suggestions never fall short.  I need to bump it up on my TBR list.

6.  River of Time series by Lisa T. Bergren:  I am 90% finished with the first book in the series, Waterfall,  and cannot wait to get my hands on Cascade & Torrent.  Italian knights, romance, and battles set in Tuscany?  Not to mention time travel.  Why did I not know about this series sooner?!

7.  Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions anthology, edited by Melissa Marr & Kelly Armstrong:  I have it on good authority that our dear, amazing Logan Keeley from Jeri Smith-Ready's Shade series will have a s story in this highly anticipated anthology.  I am SO there! 

8.  Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs:  Tera's writing simply knocks me on my feet.  She skillfully writes stories that flawlessly combine contemporary characters and mythology.  She has me from the excerpt from her Oh. My. Gods. series.  I am eagerly awaiting this first book of her new trilogy based on Greek mythology.

9.  Immortal Beloved by Katie M. John:  This will be the second book in The Knight Trilogy and I've gotta say, I am just bouncing to get this on my Kindle and start reading away.  I just finished The Forest of Adventures (read my review here) and I think Blake is shaping up to be a major contender.  Gotta say, I have a "thing" for knights in armor. 

And saving the best for last....

10.  Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare:  Be still my beating heart.  I loved Clockwork Angel even more than than Cassie's The Mortal Instrument series.  Blasphemous?  I think not.  There is something about Will Herondale that makes ya go HHmmm.  VLCPhoto Productions will be doing the book trailer again and has been teasing us with stills from the CP shoot last week.  If you have a tumblr account, check some of them out: http://vlcphoto.tumblr.com/

What are you desperate to read this fall?

Top 10 Tuesday (1): Words of Wisdom & Tune in Tuesday (1): 90's

Top 10 Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

This weeks Top 10 Tuesday list is a Freebie so I have chosen a few quotes of wisdom I have found in books I've read within the last year.

1.       After all, you can only be in a bad mood for so long before you have to face up to the fact that it isn’t a bad mood at all.  It’s just your sucky personality.  Sloppy Firsts by Megan MacCafferty

2.       Of all things in life, forgiveness is the most difficult.  If we can forgive we can let go of the insidious anger that movies our souls to grief.  Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken

3.       The important people in our lives leave imprints.  They may stay or go in the physical realm, but they are always there in your heart, because they helped form your heart.  There’s no getting over that.   Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan

4.       She and I were still friends, but not best friends, not like we used to be.  But we were still friends.  She’d known me my whole life.  It’s hard to throw away history.  It was like you were throwing away a part of yourself.  The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

5.       You can tell your story any way you damn well please. It’s your solo.  The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

6.       Because attraction, though it might seem to change the world, is not love.  Love is the match of all three.  Body.  Mind.  And spirit.  Once a Princess: Sasharia en Garde by Sherwood Smith

7.       In the real world, you can make your own miracles.  Frostbite by Richelle Mead

Share with me one of your favorite phrases or words of  wisdom from a recent read!  I'd love to read it. 

Tune in Tuesdays is hosted by Ginger at GReads to help spread the love of music!  Which I agree with 100% and so here is my 90s choice for the day :)  I hope you enjoy it and perhaps it will take you back.  

What's your 90's pick?

The Cranberries - Dreams