I bought a Kindle over the summer. Its purpose was two-fold: I wanted to read (and recommend) other indie books and the most cost effective way to do that is on an e-reader (sometimes it’s the only way to do that) AND I wanted to see what my book looked like on it to make sure the formatting was perfect. Bright idea, yes? I certainly think so. And, honestly, it has been a great tool for figuring out how I want to format my book as well as being able to test it to be sure I get it right.
But I’ve stumbled upon a *slight* problem.
I keep buying books. (Don’t tell Steve.)
And my digital to-be-read pile keeps growing. (Just like my paper book tbr pile, which I keep well stocked thanks to our local library book sale every spring and fall.) Because the thing about a lot of e-books is that they aren’t very expensive. (Oh sure, there are plenty of $10+ e-books, but I don’t buy those. If I’m going to spend that much I’d rather have it in paper.) And Amazon regularly runs specials on books so you can often get them at really amazing bargain prices.
So I thought I’d list a few of the titles I’m very much looking forward to reading when I send Intangible to my proofreader in another week or so.
Oh! But first. Over the holiday I took some time to read one of my recent e-book purchases and wanted to tell you how much I loved it: A Modern Witch by Debora Geary. Really good, well-written story, combining traditional witchery with modern technology. A very original idea, and very well done. Book one of a trilogy. I highly recommend it. (And it’s on sale right now as a part of an Amazon promotion, so get it soon!)
So, just for fun here’s a small smattering of what I’m looking forward to reading soon, in a mishmash of genres:
Falling Under by Danielle Younge-Ullman
I previewed just a few lines of this and instantly knew I had to read it. The writing is sparse and compelling. I cannot wait to read this book. It may be the first one I click on when I finally have the time. Very excited about this one!
The Detachment by Barry Eisler
I’ve heard great things about it and am looking forward to finally reading an Eisler novel.
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
A really great review inspired me to buy this book. Can’t wait!
Alice in Deadland by Mainak Dhar
Heard really good things about this author. Vampires as part of a Alice in Wonderland inspired tale. Need I say more?
Portal by Imogen Rose
Another writer I’ve heard good things things about and I’m anxious to read this.
Meets Girl by Will Entrekin
Just go read the description of this and then preview the beginning of it. I fell in love on the first line and am so looking forward to reading this book.
Those are just a few of the gems I have awaiting me. I’ll be sure to let you know about the ones that I loved. What about you? What are you reading or looking forward to read? What’s in your tbr pile?
Have a great day, everyone!
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who faces an ever growing TBR pile. Right now I’m currently reading A Secret Kept by Tatiana De Rosnay. The book I’m most looking forward to reading this year has to be Shadow of Night, the second book in the All Souls Trilogy.
Oh, you are so not the only one, Melissa. :-) I have over 20 paper books in my tbr pile and another 40 on my e-Reader. And that doesn’t include the long list of books I want to check out from the library… And now I have to go check out the two you mentioned. Thanks!
You’re welcome :) I love the library. It’s one of the only things I’m looking forward to with my move this month, getting to check out a new library!
I hope you are moving to a place with a great library system. Mine totally rocks and I have made very good use of it’s YA book collection. *Love* libraries.
I am right there with you! I just bought – gulp – 25 new books over the Christmas/New Year holiday. Fortunately it was all with an Amazon gift card! Now I have more to add. *Sigh* Thank you for the recs – I think.
~Cate
You’re totally welcome, Cate. Happy to spread the madness. :-) (But what did you buy that looks good? Do tell!)
Okay – you are in for it. :)
I bought all four Samantha Moon novels by J.R. Rain – it was a special price for all of them. Devouring the first one now.
Four H.P. Mallory books – the first two in the Dulcie O’Neil series, and the first two in the Jolie Wilkins series. Already read and reviewed To Kill A Warlock.
Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan (do we see a theme here with the author names?). Started this, and really liking it.
Hollowland by Amanda Hocking – yep, had to try her out. And I am really liking this too!
I also bought several writing books, including one by H.P. Mallory that has some great tips.
Hope this gets you started!
~Cate
I saw your review of To Kill a Warlock and it makes me want to read the book. So I’m definitely checking out H.P. Mallory. I’ll have to look into J.R. Rain too.
I read the sample for Jenny Pox and the story just freaks me out a little too much. I don’t think I have the cojones for that one. And I’ve heard Hollowland is scary too. Can’t do scary. :-) I think I’m going to get my hands on a copy of Switched once it’s out, in part to see how it’s been polished.
Thanks for the recs!
it’s all on your head that i just added Meets Girl to my kindle, adding it to the list … the paper file is longer right now though so that’s my excuse. it looks awesome :). next up in my stack is book 2 of the Gideon Trilogy (Linda Buckley-Archer) which tonight inspired a fab dinner table conversation with my older son about time travel and how it might work spirit soul and body-wise … fun stuff! Just finished Artemis Fowl and Havah both, and have the Secret Life of Bees and A Wrinkle in Time lined up too. I need sleep!
Oh, I know! Doesn’t Meets Girl look fantastic? I can’t wait to read it. Now I’m going to have to go look up the Gideon Trilogy. I’m intrigued by the name as well as the dinner conversation. :-)
If only we didn’t need sleep, then we could get so much more reading done…