Thursday's Miscellany

Posted on | Thursday, March 31, 2011 | 10 Comments

1. So you know how The Sky is Everywhere? So am I! Well, not everywhere....just, you know, some places. What I mean is that I'm thisclose to finishing the latest round of ALL THESE LIVES revisions. There's a specially labeled post-Revisioning pack of Twizzlers reserved for the occasion, and if you hear an excited shriek, followed by lots of clumsy stomping? That's me celebrating. Until then, I might be quiet, but I am around.


2. Speaking of The Sky is Everywhere, it's now out in paperback! I blogged about it when I first read it (here) and, months later, I think there might be two people in the entire world I haven't recommended this book to. (The Pope's been a bit hard to get a hold of, and Clooney's not much of a reader, you know?)


3. Which cover do you like better?


I think both are stunning!


4. Speaking of good books, I recently read this:


Based on some stellar recommendations, I expected to like this book. As it turns out, I ended up liking AMY AND ROGER'S EPIC DETOUR very much. I love a good road-trip book, and this one was something special. There's also something very Sarah Dessen-esque (high praise!) about it: well-developed characters that feel like good friends, and a romantic and believable journey toward self-discovery. If I ever road-trip across America, this book shall be my guide book.


5. Would you like to win either the paperback of THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE or AMY AND ROGER'S EPIC DETOUR? Please tick yes or no. (I can't explain why, but saying this at totally inappropriate times tickles me with delight.) Actually, all you have to do is comment on this post and one randomly selected winner will receive a copy of the book of their choice!

What's your go-to THISBOOKISTHESTUFF recommendation? Happy Thursday! :)



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10 Responses to “Thursday's Miscellany”

  1. Kristin
    March 31, 2011 8:18 AM

    I keep hearing such good things about Sarah Dessen...I think I need to check her books out! I saw a few when I was in the library the other day.

    ~Kristin

  2. Rachel Searles
    March 31, 2011 11:03 AM

    I've heard so many good things about The Sky Is Everywhere...I think I like the first cover better :) Thanks for the contest! I'm giving away a book on my blog right now too if you're interested, come over and check it out...

  3. Jeanmarie Anaya
    March 31, 2011 11:20 AM

    Right now I'm reading THE VESPERTINE and it's very good. Never was a fan of historical fiction in the past, but Saundra Mitchell may have changed me! And the cover is sick.

    Also, Lee Nichols' BETRAYAL is fantastique! ;) Read it in one day.

    Happy revising, Sarah!

  4. Katie
    March 31, 2011 11:54 AM

    you rock :) yay for free books!

    I want the Detour...I've already read the Sky, and as much as I loved it, I want something I haven't read yet.

    but your post about it. OHMYWORD. Jellicoe Road. absolute FAVORITE. it was so freaking amazing.

    ahhh. I loved it so much.

  5. Kayeleen Hamblin
    March 31, 2011 12:05 PM

    I've never heard about the Sky Is Everywhere. I might have to look that one up. (Unless I win it, of course.)

    I've been reading Gail Carriger. Soulless. Fun, historical, paranormal sort of book.

  6. Read my books; lose ten pounds!
    March 31, 2011 12:12 PM

    I like the second one...its pretty rad

  7. IanBontems
    March 31, 2011 12:51 PM

    Love the first cover - simple and striking.

    And major congrats on getting almost to the end of revisions! It's a long, long tunnel, you're leaving behind. Spare a thought to the rest of us still stuck back there in the dark. :)

  8. Icy Roses
    March 31, 2011 3:56 PM

    I already own THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE so the road trip one! Plus, I love road trips and definitely plan on taking one this summer. The cover is awesome!

  9. Tricia J. O'Brien
    March 31, 2011 6:42 PM

    I'm soglad you're thisclose to finishing. I can NOT wait to read your book!
    I love the sky is everywhere and both covers. Since I've got my copy, someone else should win it!

  10. Serenity
    April 1, 2011 9:14 AM

    Book giveaways are the BEST! I've got to do this on my blog. My readers need some LOVE from me, for goodness sake. And, Girl, I know Clooney's been a no-show for all my book-club invites too.

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