Wishlist Wednesday: The Beginning of Everything - Robyn Schneider

Wishlist Wednesday is a book blog hop hosted by Pen to Paper where we will post about one book per week that has been on our wishlist for some time, or just added, that we can't wait to get off the wishlist and onto our wonderful shelves.

The Beginning of Everything
by Robyn Schneider
Published August 27th, 2013
by Katherine Tegen Books
Golden boy Ezra Faulkner believes everyone has a tragedy waiting for them—a single encounter after which everything that really matters will happen. His particular tragedy waited until he was primed to lose it all: in one spectacular night, a reckless driver shatters Ezra’s knee, his athletic career, and his social life.

No longer a front-runner for Homecoming King, Ezra finds himself at the table of misfits, where he encounters new girl Cassidy Thorpe. Cassidy is unlike anyone Ezra’s ever met, achingly effortless, fiercely intelligent, and determined to bring Ezra along on her endless adventures.

But as Ezra dives into his new studies, new friendships, and new love, he learns that some people, like books, are easy to misread. And now he must consider: if one’s singular tragedy has already hit and everything after it has mattered quite a bit, what happens when more misfortune strikes?

Why I want this book: HAVE YOU SEEN THE COVER YOU GUYS?! It's gorgeous. The UK version is also super pretty but I prefer this one over the UK version. It's s pretty I just want to own it and pet it because so pretty. The story line sounds fluffy and cute but also somehow a bit depressing and I don't know if it would be to consider a Fluffy Read, but I'm sure it would somehow be. I just want it. I'm so curious.

Stay true to yourself,
Fluffy Reader Sandra
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Simply Sundays (#2)

Simply Sunday is a reading meme at Books for a Delicate Eternity. It’s where you can share your favourite quote of the week; be it from a book, a novella, a short story, a poem, a song – whatever you like!
Quote: “You don’t love someone because they’re perfect, you love them in spite of the fact that they’re not.” - Jodi Picoult, My Sister’s Keeper
Why Fluffy Reader Sandra chose it:
I believe that love is a thing that should be shared no matter who you are and what you look like from the inside or from the outside. No one is perfect and I guess we all figured that out by now, but you love them despite their flaws and their quirks. That’s what I call true love.
What do you think? Link us to your Simply Sunday post, we'd love to read it!
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Friday Finds: E-BOOK SALE of To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han

FRIDAY FINDS (by Should Be Reading) showcases the books you ‘found’ and added to your To Be Read (TBR) list… whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library — wherever! (they aren’t necessarily books you purchased).
This isn't a book I found recently, but it is a sale that I found recently. eBooks of To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han is only $2.99 until JUNE 8, 2014. We've heard that this is one really good fluffy read, and it looks so adorable. We haven't read it yet though. :P Details on the book and links found below~

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
by Jenny Han
Published April 15, 2014
by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Series: To All the Boys I've Loved Before #1

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To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is the story of Lara Jean, who has never openly admitted her crushes, but instead wrote each boy a letter about how she felt, sealed it, and hid it in a box under her bed. But one day Lara Jean discovers that somehow her secret box of letters has been mailed, causing all her crushes from her past to confront her about the letters: her first kiss, the boy from summer camp, even her sister's ex-boyfriend, Josh. As she learns to deal with her past loves face to face, Lara Jean discovers that something good may come out of these letters after all.
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Series Mini-Review: Just One Day by Gayle Forman


Just One Day (#1) - Jan. 8, 2013
Just One Year (#2) - Oct. 10, 2013
Just One Night (#2.5) - May 29, 2014

Published by Penguin Books


"Anything can happen in just one day."
Allyson Healey's life is exactly like her suitcase—packed, planned, ordered. Then on the last day of her three-week post-graduation European tour, she meets Willem. A free-spirited, roving actor, Willem is everything she’s not, and when he invites her to abandon her plans and come to Paris with him, Allyson says yes. This uncharacteristic decision leads to a day of risk and romance, liberation and intimacy: 24 hours that will transform Allyson’s life.

A book about love, heartbreak, travel, identity, and the “accidents” of fate, Just One Day shows us how sometimes in order to get found, you first have to get lost. . . and how often the people we are seeking are much closer than we know.
In my opinion, the whole Just One Day series can be done in one book. But I think that the three separate books are able to show many sides and angles to the whole story. Just One Day was told in Allyson's POV. Just One Year was told in Willem's. Just One Night was told in a third person POV.

Out of all three, Just One Day was definitely my favorite as Allyson was an easy character to connect with. And it's the book that featured Allyson and Willem together a lot. Allyson also met a lot of fun and inspiring people who I easily loved. I didn't like Just One Year so much because Willem was such a playboy and he was so depressed. I think it took too long for him to redeem himself too, but when he did, there was certainly rejoicing. Just One Night was definitely a good ending, but I wanted so much more of it. And the POV made me feel a little distant from the characters. I wish it were a whole book instead of a novella.

If I were to recommend a Gayle Forman book, I would still recommend the If I Stay series. But if you would ask me if you should read this one, then my answer would be yes. I think that Gayle Forman writes really well. Her wit and humor shines through in her books. She knows how to evoke thought and emotions. I didn't really love Willem (I may like him), but I still wanted them to be both happy together. They made me laugh, smile, and feel. I'm not sure I believe in falling in love in a day, but I do believe that a lot can happen, and maybe it is possible.

P.S. Fluffy Reader Sandra is Dutch so I totally asked her all about the Dutch things I found in this series. Hahaha!

SERIES VERDICT:
Believe things can happen,
Fluffy Reader Francine
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Wishlist Wednesday: This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales

Wishlist Wednesday is a book blog hop hosted by Pen to Paper where we will post about one book per week that has been on our wishlist for some time, or just added, that we can't wait to get off the wishlist and onto our wonderful shelves.
This Song Will Save Your Life
by Leila Sales
Published September 17, 2013
by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Making friends has never been Elise Dembowski’s strong suit. All throughout her life, she’s been the butt of every joke and the outsider in every conversation. When a final attempt at popularity fails, Elise nearly gives up. Then she stumbles upon a warehouse party where she meets Vicky, a girl in a band who accepts her; Char, a cute, yet mysterious disc jockey; Pippa, a carefree spirit from England; and most importantly, a love for DJing.

Told in a refreshingly genuine and laugh-out-loud funny voice, THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE is an exuberant novel about identity, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together.



Why I want this book: I haven't really read anything from Leila Sales, but I've been hearing so many good things about this book. From the synopsis alone, I already see a lot of things I like seeing in contemporary books - "laugh-out-loud funny," a cute guy, music, etc. Also, I have a lot of blogger friends, and there are those who don't really like contemporary books yet rated this one really high. It must be really special. So I really really really want to read this!


Let's wish upon the stars,
Fluffy Reader Francine
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Top Three Tuesdays: Summer Reads

Top Three Tuesdays is a feature hosted by Fluffy Reads where we share our top three fluffy books on a theme. This week Fluffy Reader Francine picked three books set in Summer!
It's not actually summer in the Philippines(It's rainy) nor Chile(It's winter), where I(Francine) and Valeria reside respectively. But I believe most of the world is enjoying summer. So let's talk about some summer reads. These are some of my favorites that are set in summer, and feature some summer activities (I think).

Summer Camp

Camp Boyfriend
by J.K. Rock
Published July 2, 2013
by Spencer Hill Contemporary

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The summer of her dreams is about to get a reality check.

They said it couldn't be done, but geeky sophomore Lauren Carlson transformed herself into a popular girl after moving to a new school halfway across the country. Amazing what losing her braces and going out for cheerleading will do. Only trouble is, the popular crowd is wearing on Lauren's nerves and she can't wait to return to summer camp where she's valued for her brain instead of her handsprings. She misses her old friends and most of all, her long time camp-only boyfriend, Seth. This year she intends to upgrade their relationship to year-round status once she's broken up with her new, jock boyfriend, Matt. He doesn't even begin to know the real her, a girl fascinated by the night sky who dreams of discovering new planets and galaxies.

But Matt isn't giving her up without a fight. As he makes his case to stay together, Lauren begins to realize his feelings run deeper than she ever would have guessed. What if the guy she thought she was meant to be with forever isn't really The One? Returning to Camp Juniper Point was supposed to ground her uprooted life, but she's more adrift than ever. Everything feels different and soon Lauren's friends are turning on her and both guys question what she really wants. As summer tensions escalate, Lauren wonders if she's changed more than she thought. Will her first big discovery be herself?

A Road Trip

Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
by Morgan Matson
Published May 4, 2013
by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

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Amy Curry is not looking forward to her summer. Her mother decided to move across the country and now it's Amy's responsibility to get their car from California to Connecticut. The only problem is, since her father died in a car accident, she isn't ready to get behind the wheel. Enter Roger. An old family friend, he also has to make the cross-country trip - and has plenty of baggage of his own. The road home may be unfamiliar - especially with their friendship venturing into uncharted territory - but together, Amy and Roger will figure out how to map their way.

 A Fling(Maybe? I dunno. Haha!)

This Is What Happy Looks Like
by Jennifer E. Smith
Published January 1, 2013
by Poppy

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If fate sent you an email, would you answer?

When teenage movie star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O'Neill an email about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds strike up a witty and unforgettable correspondence, discussing everything under the sun, except for their names or backgrounds.

Then Graham finds out that Ellie's Maine hometown is the perfect location for his latest film, and he decides to take their relationship from online to in-person. But can a star as famous as Graham really start a relationship with an ordinary girl like Ellie? And why does Ellie want to avoid the media's spotlight at all costs?
I wish it were still summer,
Fluffy Reader Francine
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Birthdays Giveaway~

The Fluffy Readers' birthdays are all near each other so we might as well have one big celebration! :P We actually missed Valeria's (sorry, Valeria!), which happened last May 5, but she definitely had a great time. Francine's birthday will come next on June 11, and Sandra's birthday will be on June 25. So much to celebrate!

Fun fact: Sandra is the youngest. Francine is 3 years older than Sandra. Valeria is 3 years older than Francine. It's a riddle. You have to guess our ages. Just kidding. Oh. And Francine lives 6 hours away from Sandra. Sandra lives 6 hours away from Valeria. There's a pattern here. Haha

So we're giving away 1 fluffy read paperback worth $10 or less to 1 lucky person. Just fill up the rafflecopter below! No cheating please. And please make sure The Book Depository delivers to your country.

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