FAVORITE FRIDAY (#9)~ The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan

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:

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan

Release Date: June 28, 2005

Purchase: Amazon / Barnes and Noble

Synopsis:

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse-Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy’s mom finds out, she knows it’s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he’ll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Halfblood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends—one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena—Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

Why it's one of my Favorite Reads:

Okay, so even though the synopsis sucks I promise you that this book is AH-MAY-ZING!!! It's pretty much what started my Greek Mythology addiction. And the author, Rick Riordan, definitely did his research because his analysis of the Greek Gods in this series is pretty spot on! So now i'm pretty much obsessed with Greek Mythology and even more obsessed with anything Rick Riordan writes!

What's YOUR Favorite Book? Stop by Books and Swoons to share yours :)

FEATURE: Waiting on Wednesday (#1)

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

Hi Swooners :-)

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

The House of Hades (Heroes of Olympus #4) by Rick Riordan

Expected release date: October 8, 2013

Links: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Indiebound

Summary from Goodreads:

At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape?

They have no choice, If the demigods don't succeed, Gaea's armies will never die. They have no time. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives into the depths of Tartarus.

I'm unbelievably excited for this book to come out October 8th!! So swooners, what are you waiting on???

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!

FEATURE: Top 10 Tuesday- The Top 10 Books on my Fall 2013 TBR List

Top 10 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 books on your Fall 2013 TBR list. It can be either books you're planning to read or Fall releases you're excited about! As for me, this is my list of books that i'm hoping make it into my shopping cart before the year is over :o)

1. The House of Hades by Rick Riordan-- Because who doesn't want to be a Demi-God?! 

2. United We Spy by Ally Carter-- Because who doesn't want to be a SPY?!?!?! 

3. Where She Went by Gayle Forman-- Can't wait to see what happens

4. Rise by Anna Carey-- Ummm  hello?!?! CALEB!!!!

5. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard-- LOVEEEEE this show!!! I know it's completely different from the series at this point...but I don't even care!! (hehe)

6. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald-- I've been dying to read this classic for years, now that the movie is out is just a motivational push for me

7. Divergent by Veronica Roth-- Meeting this author at Yallfest this year AND it's becoming a movie!! CANT WAIT!!!!!!

8. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia-- I absolutely LOVED the movie (though I know many didn't) 

9. Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren-- Recommendation from my friend Jenn over at Books and Swoons- MUST READ!

10. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins-- Anything "magical" is a must read...DUH!!

So that's it for me swooners. Hopefully i'll be able to scratch these off my list and clear some space on my TBR list for the new year. What's on your  Top 10 fall TBR list?