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On Emily's Wishlist:

Like Mandarin by Kirsten Hubbard

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
Release Date: March 8, 2011
Publisher: Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
320 Pages

It's hard finding beauty in the badlands of Washokey, Wyoming, but 14-year-old Grace Carpenter knows it's not her mother's pageant obsessions, or the cowboy dances adored by her small-town classmates. True beauty is wild-girl Mandarin Ramey: 17, shameless and utterly carefree. Grace would give anything to be like Mandarin. 

When they're united for a project, they form an unlikely, explosive friendship, packed with nights spent skinny-dipping in the canal, liberating the town's animal-head trophies, and searching for someplace magic. Grace plays along when Mandarin suggests they run away together. Blame it on the crazy-making wildwinds plaguing their Badlands town. 

Because all too soon, Grace discovers Mandarin's unique beauty hides a girl who's troubled, broken, and even dangerous. And no matter how hard Grace fights to keep the magic, no friendship can withstand betrayal.

I cannot wait to read this one. I've had my eye on it since I finished Kirsten's other book, Wanderlove. Wanderlove was one of the best YA books that I've read all year. Kirsten's writing is phenomenal and I would love to read this because it sounds just as awesome! Find my review for Wanderlove HERE.

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On Emily's Wishlist:

I Hunt Killers (Jasper Dent #1) by Barry Lyga

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
Release Date: April 3, 2012
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
359 Pages


What if the world's worst serial killer...was your dad?

Jasper (Jazz) Dent is a likable teenager. A charmer, one might say.

But he's also the son of the world's most infamous serial killer, and for Dear Old Dad, Take Your Son to Work Day was year-round. Jazz has witnessed crime scenes the way cops wish they could--from the criminal's point of view.

And now bodies are piling up in Lobo's Nod.

In an effort to clear his name, Jazz joins the police in a hunt for a new serial killer. But Jazz has a secret--could he be more like his father than anyone knows?

This sounds so good! I've had my eye on it for months, but still haven't had the chance to get it. Bummer. :(

On Edwin's Wishlist:

Alien (1979)

A mining ship, investigating a suspected SOS, lands on a distant planet. The crew discovers some strange creatures and investigates.

I want to own this because it's a classic sci-fi movie and Sigourney Weaver's big break.

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On Emily's Wishlist:

Arson (Arson #1) by Estevan Vega

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
Release Date: May 4, 2010 (Original Publication Date)
Publisher: Stonehouse Ink
318 Pages

Arson Gable feels like a freak. He can create fire. He never asked for it. He never wanted it. But he can’t shut it off.

Before now, three things were true: he both loved and despised his grandmother; his life was going nowhere; and he was alone. But when a strange girl–who feels more normal behind a mask than inside her own skin—moves in next door, Arson hopes to find something he’s never had: purpose. Using what he fears most about himself, Arson must face his consuming past and confront the nightmare that is his present as he walks the fine line between boy and monster. Dark, moody, and breathtakingly relevant, ARSON, the chilling chronicle of an isolated boy with unimaginable ability, is sure to ignite the hearts and minds of a new generation.

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On Emily's Wishlist:

Green Witch (Green Angel #2) by Alice Hoffman

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
144 Pages

From bestselling author Alice Hoffman, a resonant tale of overcoming grief and tragedy, as only she could tell it.

In this powerful, lovely sequel to GREEN ANGEL, Green must learn the stories of a number of "witches" and free her true soul mate from a prison as she grapples with life, love, and loss in a post-disaster world.

I enjoyed the first book in this series! I'm sure that I will enjoy the second just as much! It's less than one-hundred and fifty pages so it's bound to be a super fast read. I can't wait to own it!

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On Emily's Wishlist:

Sweet Evil (The Sweet Trilogy #1) by Wendy Higgins

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Publisher: HarperTeen
447 Pages

What if there were teens whose lives depended on being bad influences? 
This is the reality for sons and daughters of fallen angels in Sweet Evil.

Tenderhearted Southern girl, Anna Whitt, was born with the sixth sense to see and feel emotions of other people. She’s aware of a struggle within herself, an inexplicable pull toward danger, but it isn’t until she turns sixteen and meets the alluring Kaidan Rowe that she discovers her terrifying heritage, and her will-power is put to the test. He’s the boy your daddy warned you about. If only someone had warned Anna.

Forced to face her destiny, will Anna embrace her halo or her horns?

Goodness me, this sounds amazing. It's been on my to-read shelf forever. The cover is beautiful and I've heard amazing things about the story. I can't wait to read it!

On Edwin's Wishlist:

Fight Club (1999) 

An insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that transforms into a violent revolution.

It's so weird and completely awesome! I want to own this SO FREAKING BAD.

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On Emily's Wishlist:

Prince of Thorns (The Broken Empire #1) by Mark Lawrence

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
Release Date: August 2, 2011
Publisher: Voyager
384 Pages

"Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother's tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knife and sword, and as evil as you please. We ride this broken empire and loot its corpse. They say these are violent times, the end of days when the dead roam and monsters haunt the night. All that's true enough, but there's something worse out there, in the dark. Much worse."

Once a privileged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. Jorg's bleak past has set him beyond fear of any man, living or dead, but there is still one thing that puts a chill in him. Returning to his father's castle Jorg must confront horrors from his childhood and carve himself a future with all hands turned against him.

Prince of Thorns is the first volume in a powerful new epic fantasy trilogy, original, absorbing and challenging. Mark Lawrence’s debut novel tells a tale of blood and treachery, magic and brotherhood and paints a compelling and brutal, sometimes beautiful, picture of an exceptional boy on his journey toward manhood and the throne.

This has been on my "to-read" list for a while. I've wanted to own it so badly, but have so many others to read that I just haven't found it a necessary purchase. :( Hopefully, I'll be able to get to it soon!

On Edwin's Wishlist:

Pulp Fiction (1994)

The lives of two mob hit men, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

I want to own this one because it's an awesome movie. It has quotable lines and a great cast!

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On Emily's Wishlist:

Stay With Me by Paul Griffin

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:

Release Date: September 8, 2011

Publisher: Dial

304 Pages

An urban romance that will capture your soul, break your heart, and restore your faith in the human spirit

Fifteen-year-olds Cece and Mack didn't expect to fall in love. She's a sensitive A student; he's a high school dropout. But soon they're spending every moment together, bonding over a rescued dog, telling their secrets, making plans for the future. Everything is perfect. Until. Until. Mack makes a horrible mistake, and in just a few minutes, the future they'd planned becomes impossible. In this stark new reality, both of them must find meaning and hope in the memories of what they had, to survive when the person they love can't stay.

From award-winning writer Paul Griffin, Stay with Me is both heartbreaking and uplifting, filled with characters (both dog and human) that will forever change the way you look at the world.

I have heard this is very angsty. I loveeeee angst! It looks and sounds awesome. I'm dying to own it!

On Edwin's Wishlist:

Star Wars (1977-2005)

Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Two Jedi Knights escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to reclaim their old glory.

Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Ten years later, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé, while Obi-Wan investigates an assassination attempt on the Princess and discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.

Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker falls prey to the Sith Lord's lies and makes an enemy of the Jedi and those he loves, concluding his journey to the Dark Side.

Episode IV: A New Hope - A spirited farm boy, Luke Skywalker, joins rebel forces to save the Princess from the evil Darth Vader, and the galaxy from the Empire's planet-destroying Death Star.

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back - As Luke trains with Master Yoda to become a Jedi, his friends evade the Imperial fleet under the command of Darth Vader who is obsessed with turning Skywalker to the Dark Side.

Episode VI: Return of the Jedi - After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force.

One of the greatest series ever! I love these movies and would love to own them all on Blu-Ray. They are timeless and I could watch them over and over again!

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On Emily's Wishlist:

When The Sea Is Rising Red by Cat Hellisen

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:

Release Date: February 28, 2012

Publisher: Farrer, Straus, Giroux (BYR)

296 Pages

After seventeen-year-old Felicita’s dearest friend, Ilven, kills herself to escape an arranged marriage, Felicita chooses freedom over privilege. She fakes her own death and leaves her sheltered life as one of Pelimburg’s magical elite behind. Living in the slums, scrubbing dishes for a living, she falls for charismatic Dash while also becoming fascinated with vampire Jannik. Then something shocking washes up on the beach: Ilven's death has called out of the sea a dangerous, wild magic. Felicita must decide whether her loyalties lie with the family she abandoned . . . or with those who would twist this dark power to destroy Pelimburg's caste system, and the whole city along with it.  

I love this cover! It draws me in like a moth to a flame. Sounds like a must read, too! Honestly, I can't wait to get my hands on it!

On Edwin's Wishlist:

Kick-Ass (2010)

The blurb as seen on Internet Movie Database:

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

I loved this movie. It is the perfect film for a comic book geek like me! I'm thrilled that they decided to make a sequel! This movie is definitely one that I need to own - I actually preferred it to the comic book!

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On Emily's Wishlist:

Froi of the Exiles (Lumatere Chronicles #2) by Melina Marchetta

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:

Release Date: October 3, 2011

Publisher: Viking Australia

593 Pages

Blood sings to blood, Froi . . .
Those born last will make the first . . .
For Charyn will be barren no more. 

Three years after the curse on Lumatere was lifted, Froi has found his home... Or so he believes... 

Fiercely loyal to the Queen and Finnikin, Froi has been trained roughly and lovingly by the Guard sworn to protect the royal family, and has learned to control his quick temper. But when he is sent on a secretive mission to the kingdom of Charyn, nothing could have prepared him for what he finds. Here he encounters a damaged people who are not who they seem, and must unravel both the dark bonds of kinship and the mysteries of a half-mad Princess. 

And in this barren and mysterious place, he will discover that there is a song sleeping in his blood, and though Froi would rather not, the time has come to listen. 

Gripping and intense, complex and richly imagined, Froi of the Exiles is a dazzling sequel to Finnikin of the Rock, from the internationally best-selling and multi-award-winning author of Looking for Alibrandi, Saving Francesca, On the Jellicoe Road and The Piper's Son.

I've read two of Marchetta's books: Saving Francesca and Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles #1). I loved both of them and can't wait to continue to the series! I absolutely love the cover and want it in my hands now!

On Edwin's Wishlist:

TRON: Legacy (2010)

The blurb as seen on Internet Movie Database:

The son of a virtual world designer goes looking for his father and ends up inside the digital world that his father designed. He meets his father's creation turned bad and a unique ally who was born inside the digital domain of The Grid.

I loved this movie. It's sick. The acting was awesome. I just wish I owned it on DVD. That's why it's on my wishlist this week!

What's on your wishlist this week?

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On Emily's Wishlist:

The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf #2) by Molly Harper

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
Release Date: March 29, 2011
Publisher: Pocket Books
336 Pages

Baring It All Generations of werewolves have been secretly residing in a secluded valley a stone’s throw from Grundy, Alaska. So when a snooping Outsider comes to Grundy to investigate rumors of lycanthropic shenanigans in the area, the valley’s pack alpha, Maggie Graham, resolves to chase him away, even if doing so takes a quick bite on the butt. What a pity that researcher Nick Thatcher turns out to be so drool-worthy, and that his kisses make Maggie want to sit up and beg. Maggie just can’t seem to convince Nick to leave . . . and even worse, she can’t convince herself to stay away from him. Cross-species dating is problem enough for a harried alpha female, but on top of that, a rival group of werewolves is trying to move into the valley. With interpack war threatening, Maggie can’t afford to be distracted. Combining romance and a career can be tough for anyone; for a werewolf in love with a human, it may be disastrous. . . .

The first book in this series was awesome. I loved the characters and I can't wait read Maggie's story! Molly Harper is an amazing author and I can't get enough of her work. She's brilliant and I've adored everything she has written!

Find the first book here!

On Edwin's Wishlist:

American Reunion (2012)

The blurb as seen on Internet Movie Database:

Jim, Michelle, Stifler, and their friends reunite in East Great Falls, Michigan for their high school reunion.

I'm excited for this one because I love the franchise! The movies are hilarious. The characters are great and it will be awesome to see the cast on the big screen again!

What's on your wishlist this week?

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On Emily's Wishlist:

The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
Release Date: August 30, 2011
Publisher: Aladdin
390 Pages


Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths.

Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted. Upon arrival at the destination where he expected to be eliminated, however, Alex discovers a stunning secret—behind the mirage of the "death farm" there is instead a place called Artime.

In Artime, each child is taught to cultivate their creative abilities and learn how to use them magically, weaving spells through paintbrushes and musical instruments. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it's a wondrous transformation.

But it's a rare, unique occurence for twins to be separated between Wanted and Unwanted, and as Alex and Aaron's bond stretches across their separation, a threat arises for the survival of Artime that will pit brother against brother in an ultimate, magical battle.

Sounds awesome, right? A bit like Divergent. I loved that and I'm sure I'll love this! I adore Lisa McMann. She's so, so nice. I've met her twice, though I'll admit the first time I didn't really give her much thought because she was touring with Cassandra Clare and I was a bit overwhelmed with the idea of being hugged by Ms. Clare. The second time I met her, she was lovely. She signed my books and some books for my stepmom and gave me a hug. (I may be bragging a little.)



Onto her books, I have loved every book that I've read by her. She has a way with words. Her work is brilliant. That's why I am upset that I haven't read this book yet! It's the first book in her latest series and I've heard nothing but good things about it! I can't wait to get my hands on it!

What's on your wishlist this week?

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On Emily's Wishist:

How to Kill A Rockstar by Tiffanie DeBartolo

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:

Release Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
417 Pages

Written in her wonderfully honest, edgy, passionate and often hilarious voice, Tiffanie DeBartolo tells the story of Eliza Caelum, a young music journalist, and Paul Hudson, a talented songwriter and lead singer of the band Bananafish. Eliza's reverence for rock is equaled only by Paul's, and the two fall wildly in love. 

When Bananafish is signed by a big corporate label, and Paul is on his way to becoming a major rock star, Eliza must make a heartbreaking decision that leads to Paul's sudden disappearance and a surprise knock-your-socks-off ending.

Okay, in December my friend bought this for me as a nice Christmas present off a seller on Amazon. AND IT NEVER SHOWED UP. It was really popular around the time and I would've killed for it. (I still might.) I really just need it! 

What's on your wishlist this week?

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On Emily's Wishlist:

How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:

Release Date: October 18, 2011

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

341 Pages

Jill MacSweeny just wishes everything could go back to normal. But ever since her dad died, she's been isolating herself from her boyfriend, her best friends--everyone who wants to support her. And when her mom decides to adopt a baby, it feels like she's somehow trying to replace a lost family member with a new one. 

Mandy Kalinowski understands what it's like to grow up unwanted--to be raised by a mother who never intended to have a child. So when Mandy becomes pregnant, one thing she's sure of is that she wants a better life for her baby. It's harder to be sure of herself. Will she ever find someone to care for her, too?

As their worlds change around them, Jill and Mandy must learn to both let go and hold on, and that nothing is as easy--or as difficult--as it seems.

Critically acclaimed author and National Book Award finalist Sara Zarr delivers a heart-wrenching story, told from dual perspectives, about the many roads that can lead us home.

Have you read this? I haven't. And it eats away at me every time I hear about it! Just look at the cover. The cover alone looks amazing. But after reading the blurb? UGH. MY LIFE. Now you want it, too, don't you? It's so original and sounds gut-wrenchingly wonderful. I wanted it since I first heard about it. So yet again, I ask myself: WHY DO I NOT OWN THIS? Oh... that's right... because I'm a broke college student. Yay!

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Emily's Wishlist this week includes:

The Storyteller by Antonia Michaelis

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:

Anna and Abel couldn’t be more different. They are both seventeen and in their last year of school, but while Anna lives in a nice old town house and comes from a well-to-do family, Abel, the school drug dealer, lives in a big, prisonlike tower block at the edge of town. Anna is afraid of him until she realizes that he is caring for his six-year-old sister on his own. Fascinated, Anna follows the two and listens as Abel tells little Micha the story of a tiny queen assailed by dark forces. It’s a beautiful fairy tale that Anna comes to see has a basis in reality. Abel is in real danger of losing Micha to their abusive father and to his own inability to make ends meet. Anna gradually falls in love with Abel, but when his “enemies” begin to turn up dead, she fears she has fallen for a murderer. Has she? 

Award-winning author Antonia Michaelis moves in a bold new direction with her latest novel: a dark, haunting, contemporary story that is part mystery, part romance, and part melodrama.


I'm pretty positive that this will be amazing. A lot of my Goodreads friends have read this lately and they all have said it's heartbreaking and wonderful. I need to get my hands on it. I am about to order it on Amazon, but it's so expensive. Boo! :(

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This week, Emily's wishlist is going dystopian!

#1 The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:
It starts with an itch you just can't shake. Then comes a fever and a tickle in your throat. A few days later, you'll be blabbing your secrets and chatting with strangers like they’re old friends. Three more, and the paranoid hallucinations kick in. 

And then you're dead. 

When a deadly virus begins to sweep through sixteen-year-old Kaelyn’s community, the government quarantines her island—no one can leave, and no one can come back. Those still healthy must fight for dwindling supplies, or lose all chance of survival. 

As everything familiar comes crashing down, Kaelyn joins forces with a former rival and discovers a new love in the midst of heartbreak. When the virus starts to rob her of friends and family, she clings to the belief that there must be a way to save the people she holds dearest. Because how will she go on if there isn't? 

Megan Crewe crafts a powerful and gripping exploration of self-preservation, first love, and hope. Poignant and dizzying, this heart-wrenching story of one girl’s bravery and unbeatable spirit will leave readers fervently awaiting the next book in this standout new series.

Doesn't that sound awesome? I am dying to read it... (Did you catch that pun?)

#2 Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:

Everything is in ruins. 

A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them. 

So what does Araby Worth have to live for? 

Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all. 

But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does. 

And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.

Again, amazing! It sounds great and the cover? Beautiful!

#3 Rebel Heart by Moira Young

The blurb as seen on Goodreads:

The Tonton have been defeated. Lugh has been rescued. 
The heartstone has brought Saba and Jack together. 
Now, Saba and her family head west to meet him and start a new life. All should be well. 
But shadows of the dead are stalking Saba. 
And another kind of shadow is creeping over the dustlands. 
Then a messenger shows up. 
With news of Jack.

The first book of this series was amazing. This one looks like it will be just as good, if not better! I can't wait for its release in October.

What's on your wishlist this week?