Sam & Ilsa’s Last Hurrah

How did I get it?:
I bought it!

Previously reviewed by the same author:

Rachel Cohn

• Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares
• Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist

David Levithan

• Boy Meets Boy
• Marly’s Ghost
• Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
• Will Grayson, Will Grayson
• Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares
• Two Boys Kissing
• You Know Me Well

Every Day

• Every Day
• Another Day

Synopsis:

Siblings Sam and Ilsa Kehlmann have spent most of their high school years throwing parties for their friends—and now they’ve prepared their final blowout, just before graduation.

The rules are simple: each twin gets to invite three guests, and the other twin doesn’t know who’s coming until the partiers show up at the door. With Sam and Ilsa, the sibling revelry is always tempered with a large dose of sibling rivalry, and tonight is no exception.

One night. One apartment. Eight people. What could possibly go wrong? Oh, we all know the answer is plenty. But plenty also goes right, as well…in rather surprising ways.

Thoughts:

Coming at you with another post-it style review!

Would I recommend it?:
It’s not for me!- This book was okay, but not much happened and I couldn’t gel with the characters.

A quick read but don’t expect much depth!

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Top Ten Books On My Summer TBR 2019

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week’s list is all about the books we want to get to this summer. I’m going on a summer holiday this year (woohoo- reading holiday with Beth!) and so I’m going to take my kindle and try to get some books read from there. I don’t want to be carrying loads of books in my suitcase! Here are ten books I’d like to get to this summer.

Book images go to Goodreads!

I’ve heard such good things about this book! I’m super excited to see if it’s as good as people say it is!

I enjoyed Angela Clarke’s social media trilogy so I’m intrigued to read this one!

Reading this book on the beach/by the pool? Sounds perfect to me!

I’ve heard good things about this author! Super intrigued to read this one. It screams summer to me!

I have enjoyed Suzanne Young’s books before, so I’m interested to see what this one is like!

This sounds like a fabulous book and I really enjoyed the author’s debut, so I have high hopes for this one.

I really like Holly Bourne’s writing, so I’m looking forward to this one!

This just looks like a fabulous summer read!

I have been meaning to read this book for years. It’s time to finally get it read…

I’ve heard good things about this book too! Looking forward to it.

What are you hoping to read this summer? Let me know! Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Ten Books I Meant To Read In 2018 But Didn’t Get Around To

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together. 

This week we’re looking at 10 books that we intended to read in 2018 but didn’t get around to. As ever, book images go to Goodreads.

I am intrigued by this book because I’ve heard really mixed reviews. Hopefully I’ll get around to it soon!

Oh my goodness. I’ve mentioned wanting to read this for so long now. I need to make it a priority really.

I really like David Levithan, so goodness knows why I haven’t got around to this yet.

I need to get to this book. I’ve had it for long enough…

This one is coming up soon for me! I have to do it.

I really need to start reading K.L. Slater. I’ve heard so many wonderful things about this author.

I love a good thriller and I intended to read this in December! I might get to it this month though.

This is the only C.L. Taylor book that I haven’t read yet, I need to read it!

I adore this cover. I really liked the sound of this when I came across it in 2017, but I’m yet to read it.

This book really appealed me because I enjoy reading books about mental health. I hope to try and read it this year.

What did you intend to read in 2018 but didn’t get around to? Have you read any of these books? Let me know!

Stacking The Shelves #196- The Bibliobeth Feeds My Book Buying Addiction Edition

Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you’re adding to your shelves, be it buying or borrowing. From ‘real’ books you’ve purchased, a book you’ve borrowed, a book you’ve been given or an e-book they can all be shared!

Book images go to Goodreads!

Birthday gifts from my sister, Bibliobeth

This has been on my TBR for a while, so I was pleased to get my hands on a copy!

I’m so intrigued by this book about twins who need to undergo the test for Huntington’s Disease.

Holly Bourne writes mental health very well. I’m looking forward to reading this one.

I must read this book before the end of the year. It’s been on my radar for a long time now!

Here’s another one that I’ve been meaning to read for a while!

I can’t wait to read this one. I love Dorothy Koomson’s writing!

David Levithan is one of my favourite writers, so I’m really looking forward to this one!

A massive thank you to my sister for her generosity! I think I can safely say I have a wonderful bookish sister! ❤

Have you read any of these books? What did you think? What did YOU add to your shelves this week? Let me know.

Feel free to leave a link to your haul and I’ll stop by later!

Books To Read By The Pool/At The Beach (Summer 2018 TBR)

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It’s all about love of lists, love of literature and bringing bookish people together.

This week’s list is all about books that we want to read by the pool or at the beach. It also serves as our Summer TBR. I don’t think I’m going on a beach-y holiday this year, but I’m hoping for some sunshine all the same. I’m not fussy if I’m reading in my back garden! Here are some books that I would like to tackle this summer time. Most are contemporary because although I like them all year around I find them perfect for summer!

Click on the book image to get to Goodreads!

Yes, I need to catch up with Kasie West’s books. I really enjoy her writing. It’s easy to read. She releases books so quickly though!

This book has been on my radar for a while. It’s all about a summer romance! All for that in summer time!

I love David Levithan’s writing. Looking forward to this one!

This doesn’t have a light, summery feel to it, but I’ve been eagerly anticipating it for a while now so it needed to be added to the TBR!

Another darker book, but I feel like it can’t be all light reads this summer!

I’m looking forward to getting to this book after really enjoying the first!

I think this could be a particularly engaging read! Love the cover. Definitely gives me summer vibes.

I am determined to get around to this book this summer. It has been on my TBR forever!

What are you hoping to read this summer? Let me know! Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by.

Ten Bookish Settings I’d Love To Visit

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful The Broke and The Bookish. This week’s list are the Top Ten Bookish Settings I’d Love To Visit. I decided to go for some books that have places that I really would love to go to!

Paris- Anna and The French Kiss

I’ve been to Disney Land Paris but never proper Paris.

Indiana- The Start Of Me And You

This book made me want to visit Indiana!

San Francisco- Lola and The Boy Next Door

I’ve always wanted to go to San Francisco. Something about it really appeals to me.

New York City- Dash and Lily’s Book Of Dares

I love the look of New York.

Tuscany- Love & Gelato

Italy is just so beautiful. I’d love to see more of it.

Mississippi- The Help

I’m totally intrigued by Southern America

Miami- The Mara Dyer trilogy

🙂 Beautiful weather… it looks stunning too.

Some fictional settings I’d love to visit…

Hogwarts- Harry Potter

Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory- Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Neverland- Peter Pan

Who wouldn’t want to visit these places?

What have you done for your list this week? Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by!

Top Ten Book Covers That Make Me Hungry!

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful The Broke and The Bookish. This week’s list is a food related prompt. I was stuck with what to do with this one, but I’ve come up with covers that make me particularly hungry! So here we are…

I haven’t necessarily read all of these books, but I have read most of them. Either way, the covers made me hungry.

Click on the book image to get to the Goodreads page for that book!

I want to read this book and eat the yumminess on the cover!

This may just have food in the title, but its cover reminds me of Neapolitan ice cream which is a favourite. Mmm.

I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I love lemon cake!

I’m sensing a ‘sweet’ theme to my list this week. I do love a sweet treat. This book isn’t an easy read though. It’s about a battle with anorexia.

I haven’t read this book, but I adore the cover!

The cover looks good enough to eat! I loved the story too.

I adore Tudor stories and this one was no exception. The fruit on the cover makes me crave a pomegranate!

I wanted gelato and wanted to go to Italy after this!

This makes me want to eat Lovehearts!

I’ve heard great things about this book which I really want to read. I love this cover.

What did you put on your foody list this week? Let me know! Feel free to leave a link to your post and I’ll stop by.