FAVORITE FRIDAY (#4)~ Twilight (Twilight #1) by Stephenie Meyer

Have a favorite book? Series? One that you've just read or are currently reading? Favorite Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Books and Swoons where they spotlight some of their favorite reads. Everyone is welcome to join. Just enter your information on their linky or leave them a comment.

This week's Favorite Read is:

Twilight (Twilight #1) by Stephenie Meyer

Release Date: October 5, 2005

Purchase: Amazon / Barnes and Noble

Synopsis:

About three things I was absolutely positive:

First, Edward was a vampire.

Second, there was a part of him – and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be – that thirsted for my blood.

And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

When Bella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret.

What Bella doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And it might be too late to turn back.

Why it's one of my Favorite Reads:

So here it is, folks. The one that started a movement. There are so many reasons why I loved this book. First (and most important) is Edward. I mean seriously, Edward, Edward, Edward. That about sums up numero uno. Oh yea, and EDWARD! Haha, but jokes aside, this book took readers to a totally new world. A world that made vampires sexy and lovable, made them human (sort of) and not just monsters. And of course, it made them sparkle (because who doesn't love glitter?!) So yea, it's not your typical "monster" story.

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FEATURE: Waiting on Wednesday (#8)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

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This week my "can't-wait-to-read" pre-publication selection is:

Cress (Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer

Expected release date: February 4, 2014

Links: Amazon / Barnes and Noble

Summary from Goodreads:

Rapunzel’s tower is a satellite. She can’t let down her hair- or her guard.

In this third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army.

Their best hope lies with Cress, who has been trapped on a satellite since childhood with only her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker- unfortunately, she’s just received orders from Levana to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice .

When a daring rescue goes awry, the group is separated. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing stop her marriage to Emperor Kai. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only ones who can.

FEATURE: Top Ten Tuesday- Top Ten Best Sequels Ever

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely ladies over at The Broke and The Bookish. Every week the girls come up with a subject and we have to answer them.

This week's Top 10 is about the best sequels ever made. It can be any follow up to the original book, the second, third, fourth or even a companion. You get the point :) Here are my all time favorite sequels...

1. Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

 OMG! More drama! More sorrow! More EVERYTHING!!! 

2. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

 I feel like this was such a bittersweet ending to a great series. My heart broke with every word I read!! 

3. Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

 Same for Deathly Hallows. This was such a bittersweet ending to an amazing series that I can never forget what an impact it made on my life (along with the movies...I pretty much grew up with this series)

4. The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

 Definitely loved welcoming back my favorite Demi-God Percy Jackson AND seeing a new side to the Gods...the Roman side!! Loved this book!!

5. New Moon by Stephanie Meyer

 My love for this series started with this book. I completely fell in love with Jacob...that's right folks...Team Jacob over here!!!

6. Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter

  Ummm, Hello!?!? We meet the spy who stole my heart...Zach from Blackthorne...Can you say swooooon?!?!

7. Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

 Wow! Never thought I would get over everything that happened at the end of Delirium. Especially with Alex, but Julian made the transition a little bit easier. I fell for him without even meaning to. At some point I remember disliking him, but that changed pretty fast...

8. Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

 This is when I fell in love with the series. So much ooey gooey goodness in this book!

9. Once by Anna Carey

 Caleb!!!! And the drama is CRAZY!!

10. Something Blue by Emily Giffin

I loved getting to know Darcy in a new light in this book and her story with Ethan was just so beautiful! The definition of TRUE LOVE!!!

Ok so that's my list, what about you guys? Any sequels you love, or hate, or love to hate? Tell me about them!