My Monthly Wishlist: October 2010.

Lots of good books coming out this month and my wish list is already filling up. It sucks being broke but still, my wish list is something that I look forward to when I can finally nab some books and having these lists is a nifty little list to have when you’re in the bookstore. Thank goodness for blackberries! =)

On with the list:

1. Sugar and Spice by Lauren Conrad.

Sugar and Spice . . . Not everyone’s nice.

Fresh from being betrayed by one of her closest friends, new reality-television celebrity Jane Roberts has learned a few lessons. Most important: know who to trust. And in
Hollywood, that list is short.

Although the press is intent on creating a tabloid war between her and ex-friend/current-costar Madison Parker, Jane just wants to take control of her life. She’s started by swearing off guys and the drama that comes with them. But when her high school sweetheart Caleb and her unrequited L.A. crush Braden show up, both acting sweeter than ever, Jane has a hard time
remembering her no-boys rule. . . .

Her best friend, Scarlett, has only one guy on her mind: her new boyfriend, Liam. The girl who once thought love was a four-letter word is now head over heels. The problem is, being on
a hit reality show means hanging out with other guys on-camera, and Liam isn’t too happy with pretending to play a bit part in her love life.

Just when everything feels out of control, Jane makes a shocking discovery—one that changes everyone’s definition of “reality” forever.

It’s the last of the Lauren Conrad books and I’m a fan of LC’s. Of course I want to read this book.

2. Misguided Angel by Melissa De La Cruz.

After inheriting the dark Van Alen Legacy, Schuyler fled to Florence–with her forbidden love, Jack. Now the two of them must embark on the mission Schuyler was destined to complete: to find and protect the seven gates that guard earth from Lucifer, lord of the Silverbloods.

As the Blue Blood enclave weakens yet further, fate leads Schuyler closer to a terrifying crossroads–and a choice that will determine the destiny of all vampires.

This is the next book in the series that actually continues the Blue Bloods series and I’m all kinds of anxious to find out what happens between Jack and Schuyler and then I need to know what’s going to happen with Mimi and if anything happens with Kingsley and well, you get the idea right? Must get this book now!

3. Nightshade by Andrea R. Cremer.

Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she’ll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters’ laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything— including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?

I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz around this book around the blogs and I’ve got to say that I’m mighty curious about it all. The blurb sounds fantastic and seriously, I want to read this book!

4. Elixir by Hilary Duff.

Clea Raymond has felt the glare of the spotlight her entire life. The daughter of a renowned surgeon and a prominent Washington DC politician, she has grown to be a talented photojournalist who takes refuge in a career that allows her to travel to the most exotic parts of the world. But after Clea’s father disappears while on a humanitarian mission, Clea’s photos begin to feature eerie, shadowy images of a strange and beautiful man—a man she has never seen before. When fate brings Clea and this man together, she is stunned by the immediate and powerful connection she feels with him. As they grow closer, they are drawn deep into the mystery behind her father’s disappearance, and they discover the centuries old truth behind their intense bond. Torn by a dangerous love triangle and haunted by a powerful secret that holds their fates, together they race against time to unravel their pasts in order to save their lives—and their futures.

You know, at first the only reason I wanted to read this book was because it was by Hilary Duff. I’ve adored Hilary Duff since she played Lizzie Maguire, I’ve been known to sing along to Hilary while she’s singing Hey Now from her movie a time or two and I’m curious enough to want to try this book out. It’s a good thing that the blurb is very interesting as well. I’ve got my fingers crossed for this one.

5. Hold Still by Nina LaCour.

In the wake of her best friend Ingrid’s suicide, Caitlin is left alone, struggling to find hope and answers. When she finds the journal Ingrid left behind for her, she begins a journey of understanding and broadening her horizons that leads her to new friendships and first love. Nina LaCour brings the changing seasons of Caitlin’s first year without Ingrid to life with emotion, honesty, and captivating writing.

Here’s another one of those death stories but I don’t care, it sounds interesting and I’m intrigued by the blurb alone and I think the cover is gorgeous. Yeah, I’m definitely going to check this one out, hopefully.

6. Stork by Wendy Delsol.

Oh baby! A hip heroine discovers that she has the ability to decide who gets pregnant in this witty YA blend of romance and the supernatural.

Sixteen-year-old Katla has just moved from Los Angeles to the sticks of Minnesota. As if it weren’t enough that her trendy fashion sense draws stares, she learns to her horror that she’s a member of an ancient order of women who decide to whom certain babies will be born. Add to that Wade, the arrogant football star whom Katla regrettably fooled around with, and Jack, a gorgeous farm boy who initially seems to hate her. Soon Katla is having freaky dreams about a crying infant and learns that, as children, she and Jack shared a near-fatal, possibly mystical experience. Can Katla survive this major life makeover and find a dress for the homecoming dance? Drawing from Norse mythology and inspired by The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, debut author Wendy Delsol conceives an irreverent, highly entertaining novel about embracing change and the (baby) bumps along the way.

Another book that caught my attention while I was browsing the bookshelves of Upcoming Releases on B&N. I’m curious to see if I’d like this one or not. Sounds interesting.

7. Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride.

Sam leads a pretty normal life. He may not have the most exciting job in the world, but he’s doing all right—until a fast food prank brings him to the attention of Douglas, a creepy guy with an intense violent streak.

Turns out Douglas is a necromancer who raises the dead for cash and sees potential in Sam. Then Sam discovers he’s a necromancer too, but with strangely latent powers. And his worst nightmare wants to join forces . . . or else.

With only a week to figure things out, Sam needs all the help he can get. Luckily he lives in Seattle, which has nearly as many paranormal types as it does coffee places. But even with newfound friends, will Sam be able to save his skin?

I’m kind of surprised that this book jumped out at me since it’s not something that I’m sure I’d even enjoy but I enjoyed the last book that featured a necromancer so I’m thinking I’m going to try this one out as well. Sounds good to me.

And there you have it, I’m sure there are more books out there that come out this month that I’m dying to read but for some strange reason, I can’t think of them right now. So yeah, there you go my October Wishlist!

…and that’s your scoop,

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