Books that Leave You Breathless

Okay, I'm so behind the times. I've been meaning to tell you all about my visit to the Breathless Reads tour for almost two weeks. *frowns*

This tour included Ally Condie (Matched), Brenna Yavanoff (The Replacements), Andrea Cremer (Nightshade), Beth Revis (Across the Universe), and Kirsten Miller (The Eternal Ones). These lovely ladies were kind enough to do an hour-long Q&A for the audience, during which the wise and ever-classy Ally likened having a book published to being struck by lightning. In order for this to happen, you have to be standing in the rain. (I just adore Ally. She is 100% frawsome.)

I hung with my awesome friends Windy, Elana, and Sheralyn, and ran into many others, including the lovely Heather Gardener, the fantastic photographer who took these shots. (Aren't they fab?)

Yes, it was as much fun as it looks. No, I didn't write down enough of their quotes, but I did love much of what they had to say. If any of these authors happen to stop in your area (together or by themselves) it's worth your time to go.

If you haven't heard about the following books, you should check them out. Seriously. I've only finished reading Matched so far (um, uber busy working on some important sekrit projects *winks*) but am so very excited to move on to the next four. I just love a great book that leaves me...well, breathless.



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If you've finished any of these books or had a great experience meeting one of these authors, I'd love to hear about it. Do share!

A Curse on Shakespeare

I recently watched Romeo and Juliet on TV. I’d forgotten how much I love the story, even though it has a tragic outcome. It’s still romantic.

The language, the way the love between the characters develops, despite the odds. How Romeo and Juliet fight to be together, then choose to die rather than be apart. Morbid, yes, but still, strikes a chord in me.

And you know what? While Juliet is weak, Romeo’s a hothead. Just sayin. The best part though, is that even knowing what happens, every time—EVERY TIME—I twist my fingers together and whisper to Juliet, “Wake up! Wake up, hurry, before he drinks the poison.”

She never does.

Dang Shakespeare and his tragedy. Never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet and her Romeo.

Also, I recently had the opportunity to read an advance copy of MATCHED by Ally Condie. Everyone does NOT die in that book. It’s not even violent, at all. But it’s definitely romantic. (No, I will not tell you how it ends. You’ll have to read it for yourself.) It comes out November 30th, and I recommend it. *Book LOVE*

I’m a sucker for a good love story. So tell me, what’s your favorite?