Waiting on Wednesday (2): Becky & Randi

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday was started by Jill at Breaking the Spine for book bloggers to highlight the books we are anxiously awaiting!

Today, Becky is waiting on:  

Hysteria 

by Megan Miranda

Publication Date: February 5th, 2013

Summary from Goodreads: Mallory's life is falling apart.

 Her boyfriend was stabbed. He bled to death in her kitchen. 

Mallory was the one who stabbed him. But she can't remember what happened that night. She only remembers the fear . . . 

When Mallory's parents send her away to a boarding school, she thinks she can escape the gossip and the threats. But someone, or something, has followed her. There's the hand that touches her shoulder when she's drifting off to sleep. A voice whispering her name. And everyone knows what happened. So when a pupil is found dead, Mallory's name is on their lips. Her past can be forgotten but it's never gone. Can Mallory live with that?

Why I'm waiting anxiously: If you're like me, then it's a rare series that holds your attention for more than one or two books.  That's why I looked for stand alone novels and debut authors.  I'm not usually into reading contemporary teen books, but this one looks freaky as heck.  

Today, Randi is waiting on:  

The Other Normals

by Ned Vizzini

Publication Date: September 25th, 2012

Summary from Goodreads: Given the chance, fifteen-year-old Peregrine “Perry” Eckert would dedicate every waking moment to Creatures & Caverns, an epic role-playing game rich with magical creatures, spell casting, and deadly weapons. The world of C&C is where he feels most comfortable in his own skin, so when his parents ship him off to summer camp Perry is sure he’s in for the worst summer of his life.


Everything changes, however, when Perry gets to camp and stumbles into the World of the Other Normals. Perry’s new otherworldly friends need his help to save their princess and prevent mass violence. As they embark on their quest together, Perry realizes that his nerdy childhood has uniquely prepared him to be a great warrior in this world, and maybe even a hero.


Bestselling author Ned Vizzini delivers a compulsively readable and wildly original story about the winding and often hilarious path to manhood.

Why I'm waiting anxiously: Okay, so I'm a huge nerd. I love World of Warcraft, I've been known to get really competitive when it comes to Settlers of Catan or Cranium. (My husband won't let me forget about the time I flung a gameboard because he was trying to cheat. Well, I maintain that he was cheating, though he denies it.) I'm also a fantasy lover. And I love the whole summer-camp setting! Also, as a future teacher and therefore book-recommend-er, I really need to read more books that appeal to boys. As a girl, I'm totally attracted to "girl books"! That's not to say I don't like "boy books," but the "girl books" always tend to push the boys out of the way and demand READ ME!

What are YOU waiting on this week?