TV Talk: Thursday Night Line Up

The Vampire Diaries
S3 E4: Disturbing Behavior
8pm Eastern, The CW

Still in Chicago, Klaus uses Gloria, a witch he knew long ago, to help him track down missing information that will explain why his plan isn't working. Gloria's spells reveal intriguing glimpses of the truth, but she soon realizes she needs Stefan's knowledge to complete the puzzle. When Stefan suddenly finds himself in danger, help comes from a surprising ally. Back in Mystic Falls, a frustrating new enemy pushes Damon over the brink and he lashes out in a way that will have lasting consequences. Caroline struggles with her own emotional issues, even as she tries to help Elena face her feelings. Jeremy makes a brief but disturbing breakthrough with one of his ghostly visitors, leaving him more confused than ever. Finally, Bonnie has a strange encounter that will affect everyone. (Source: IMDB)

First I must say that I obviously have a bad case of the Bad Boys because I find Stefan much more attractive this season than in the first two (anyone else feeling this way or is it just me?) and I have always loved Damon (even in the books).  

While the Stefan-Elena-Damon love triangle is still going strong (much thanks to Caroline for fueling that fire tonight), I want to turn your attention to Elena's hunky lil bro Jeremy and his "ghost problem".  I am thoroughly intrigued by Jeremy's story this season. All eyes turned to the youngest Gilbert at the end of the season 2 finale when after being brought back from the dead he started seeing dead people, Vicki and Anna to be specific. Tonight we were teased with the introduction of a possible new "evil force" in Mystic Falls that only Jeremy can sense and see, with some ex-gf help. Although Klaus is still the #1 big baddie and a terrifying threat, it appears the gang will have more than just hybrid nasties to deal with this season. 

Vampire Diaries continues to be must TV and season 3 so far is doing a great job of maintaining this status.

Keep up on Vampire Diaries News:

Official Webpage: http://cwtv.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries

TV.com: http://www.tv.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries/

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1405406/

Twitter: @CW_VampDiaries

Twitter Hashtags: #TVD   #VampireDiaries

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/thevampirediaries

Read the Books by LJ Smith: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/395871.The_Awakening_and_The_Struggle

The Secret Circle

S1 Ep 4: Heather

9pm Eastern, The CW

Cassie looks up an old friend of her mother's named Heather Barnes and discovers she has been in a catatonic state since the night of the fire 16 years ago. Feeling guilty that her mother and her Circle may have had something to do with Heather's current state, Cassie tells Diana that she wants to use magic to help Heather. Diana refuses to help, but Faye is more than happy to conjure up a spell - for a price. (Source: IMDB)

I was beyond excited when I heard The CW was bringing my favorite LJ Smith series to TV and with it being back to back with The Vampire Diaries it's no wonder I look forward to my Thursday nights each week.  

I think it's pretty obvious to everyone, even those who haven't read the books (& if you haven't read these books you definitely need to), that something is going to happen between Cassie and Adam - I mean how can anyone resist those dreamy eyes - it's just a matter of when and where and with only 4 episodes down the sexual tension is already knife worthy.

I must say I was thoroughly bored with the whole Nick and Melissa romance, that is until the end of tonight's episode. All I'm going to say is creepy and yucky. Thanks to Mr. Demon worm for throwing a creepy drama filled wrench into that relationship.

Tonight's episode proved that The CW is leading the Secret Circle down the edgy path and, maybe it was just me, but the preview for next's week episode had a True Blood feel to it. This new must see series is definitely a cannot miss.  I recommend adding it to your DVR if you haven't already. 

Keep up on Secret Circle News:

Official Webpage: http://cwtv.com/shows/the-secret-circle

TV.com: http://www.tv.com/shows/the-secret-circle/

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837654/

Twitter: @CW_SecretCircle

Twitter Hashtags: #TSC  #SecretCircle

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/thesecretcircle

Read the Books by LJ Smith: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3099780-the-initiation-and-the-captive-part-i

Sarah Dessen Week Winners

 

First I would like to apologize for missing the last few days of SDW. I blame blogger for going crazy this weekend and hating me...kind of creepy that it all started on Friday the 13th.  Anyways, because of this I was unable to post for the final giveaways but I do have the winners of the first four giveaways so yay!!

Now, I would like to thank the awesome ladies of  YA bibliophile and The Reading Housewives of Indiana for hosting Sarah Dessen Week.  I know I can never get enough of these awesome books so it was the perfect event to feed my Dessen Addiction.

Also, I have a confession.  This was my very first giveaway and I can't believe how successful it was (minus blogger's spaz-tastic moment).  So thank you to everyone who commented, followed, twittered, etc. The book blogging community is truly an awesome thing to be apart of and you guys are amazing! I did learn a lot and I definitely plan on implementing these lessons into my future giveaways.

Okay now for what you have all been waiting for, lets announce some winners.


Day 1 Keeping the Moon giveaway Winner : Rosa


Day 2 What Happened to Goodbye & Along for the Ride giveaway Winner: Reading Inspire Writing


Day 3 Dreamland Giveaway Winner: Enamored Soul


Day 4 This Lullaby Giveaway Winner: Cyndi M.


YAY!! I will be emailing all of you within the next 24 hours, please make sure to respond within 48 hours.

I know Sarah Dessen Week is over but her world, characters and life lessons are forever.

SDW Day 4 - This Lullaby Giveaway!

 

Day 4 of Sarah Dessen Week (hosted by YA bibliophile and The Reading Housewives of Indiana) is This Lullaby day which means I get to share my favorite Sarah Dessen book with you.

Goodreads Description:

"When it comes to relationships, Remy doesn't mess around. After all, she's learned all there is to know from her mother, who's currently working on husband number five. But there's something about Dexter that seems to defy all of Remy's rules. He certainly doesn't seem like Mr. Right. For some reason, however, Remy just can't seem to shake him. Could it be that Remy's starting to understand what those love songs are all about?"

First I have to say Dexter is my #1 Dessen boy. If Dexter were real and not a fictional character (something I have wished for before) he would be my perfect man ::sigh::  Funny, sweet, musical and he loves dogs ::uber sigh:: Also I have to mention Dexter's band, Truth Squad.  Their antics make up some of my most favorite moments.

"Hate Spinnerbait!!"

I am a complete and hopeless romantic and This Lullaby definitely stirs this side of me. I have always had an unwavering belief that love is great and though I have learned some very tough lessons, the most important is that love is a risk and that you must never forget that the greater the risk the greater the loss but also the greater the reward. This is a risk that Remy was not willing to take, that is until Dexter came literally crashing into her life.

My favorite Dessen novel is about love, and that no matter how much you try to control it or how many rules you set up love will always find its way into your heart, sometimes in the most unexpected ways.

I have 2 Fav Quotes from this book (3 if you count "Hate Spinnerbait!"):  

"It's been a shitty season for relationships,' I agreed. 'Enough to make you give up on love altogether.' 'Nah,' she said easily, not even considering this. 'You can never really do that." - Remy & Lissa

"You know, when it works, love is pretty amazing. It's not overrated. There's a reason for all those songs." - Dexter

Time to giveaway this amazing novel. All you have to do is leave me a comment! It's so easy! You don't have to be a follower but it's always appreciated.

Some rules: 
1. US only.
2. Only one entry per person per giveaway (remember I'm hosting 7 giveaways total this week, you can enter for all of them).
3. All giveaways this week are open until 11:59 pm EST Sunday May 15.  Make sure to check back here after 10 pm EST on Monday May 16th to see who the winners are.
4. All winners will be selected at random

 Happy Sarah Dessen Week!! 

SDW Day 3 - Dreamland Giveaway

 

Welcome to Day 3 of Sarah Dessen Week (hosted by YA bibliophile and The Reading Housewives of Indiana) and today I am giving away a copy of Dreamland one of my top 3 Favorite Dessen books.

  Goodreads Description:
"Strange, sleepy Rogerson, with his long brown dreads and brilliant green eyes, had seemed to Caitlin to be an open door. With him she could be anybody, not just the second-rate shadow of her older sister, Cass. But now she is drowning in the vacuum Cass left behind when she turned her back on her family's expectations by running off with a boyfriend. Caitlin wanders in a dream land of drugs and a nightmare of Rogerson's sudden fists, lost in her search for herself.

Why do so many girls allow themselves to get into abusive relationships--and what keeps them there? In this riveting novel, Sarah Dessen searches for understanding and answers. Caught in a trap that is baited with love and need, Caitlin must frantically manage her every action to avoid being hit by the hands that once seemed so gentle. All around her are women who care--best friends, mother, sister, mentor--but shame keeps her from confiding in any of them, especially Cass, her brilliant older sister, whose own flight from home had seemed to point the way."

One of the many appeals of Sarah Dessen is that her stories are love stories that end on pretty positive notes, but that is what makes this one different from the others, the love story is not a positive one and the note it ends on is very bittersweet.  For personal reasons this book is very dear to my heart and I feel that it is a must read for all females no matter what age. There are so many lessons in this book but I feel that the most important one, the one that all us ladies (and gentlemen) must remember, is that you do not deserve abuse whether it be physical, mental and/or emotional.  You are special and wonderful in your own way and what you do deserve is to be treated as such.  You deserve respect and love, don't let anyone (even yourself) tell you different. Promise me you will never forget that.

Fav Quote from the book: "I took his wildness from him and tried to fold it into myself, filling up the empty spaces all those second place finishes left behind." - Caitlin

Time for the giveaway!! One copy of Dreamland to one lucky reader.

All you have to do is leave me a comment! It's so easy! You don't have to be a follower but it's always appreciated.

Some rules: 
1. US only.
2. Only one entry per person per giveaway (remember I'm hosting 7 giveaways total this week, you can enter for all of them).
3. All giveaways this week are open until 11:59 pm EST Sunday May 15.  Make sure to check back here after 10 pm EST on Monday May 16th to see who the winners are.
4. All winners will be selected at random

Happy Sarah Dessen Week!! 

Waiting on Wednesday #8: Graveminder by Melissa Marr

Goodreads Description:  
"The New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely series delivers her first novel for adults, a story about the living, the dead, and a curse that binds them.
If you are like me and have read all of the Wicked Lovely series you are uber psyched for Melissa Marr's first adult novel Graveminder to be released May 17.  And from now until 11 am EST on May 16th if you pre-order Graveminder at Bookperk you will receive a free engraved flask collectable to help you properly mind the dead.


Rebekkah Barrow never forgot the tender attention her grandmother, Maylene, bestowed upon the dead of Claysville, the town where Bek spent her adolescence. There wasn't a funeral that Maylene didn't attend, and at each Rebekkah watched as Maylene performed the same unusual ritual: three sips from a small silver flask followed by the words "Sleep well, and stay where I put you."

Now Maylene is dead and Bek must go back to the place--and the man--she left a decade ago. But what she soon discovers is that Maylene was murdered and that there was good reason for her odd traditions. It turns out that in placid Claysville, the worlds of the living and the dead are dangerously connected. Beneath the town lies a shadowy, lawless land ruled by the enigmatic Charles, aka Mr. D--a place from which the dead will return if their graves are not properly minded. Only the Graveminder, a Barrow woman, and the current Undertaker, Byron, can set things to right once the dead begin to walk"

Happy Hump Day Everyone!!

Waiting on Wednesdays is hosted by Breaking the Spine

SDW Day 2 - What Happened To Goodbye Release Day & Along for the Ride Giveaway

 

It's Day 2 of Sarah Dessen Week (hosted by YA bibliophile and The Reading Housewives of Indiana) but most importantly it's the Book Birthday of What Happened to Goodbye...EEEEEE!!!

And to celebrate this awesome day I am giving away a copy of What Happened to Goodbye and Along for the Ride.

First freak out/geek out with me that her new book is finally here ::jumps around in a circle:: Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Okay now that we are done with that on with the post

Here are some links to help you get your copy of this much anticipated addition to the Sarah Dessen library (just in case you don't win your copy here):
Barnes and Noble
Amazon
The Book Depository

Other fun What Happened to Goodbye book birthday goodies:

Sarah has posted her "Pub Day" blog post with soundtrack.

You can go to Dessen's site to read about her thoughts on What Happened to Goodbye and even watch a video of Dessen talking about her newest book.

Also make sure you check out the What Happened to Goodbye tour dates. Unfortunately she's not coming anywhere near me but maybe you'll get the chance to meet this awesome lady.

Keep up to date on Sarah Dessen news:
Blog http://www.sarahdessen.com/
Twitter @sarahdessen
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/sarahdessenbooks

 Goodreads Description:
"It’s been so long since Auden slept at night. Ever since her parents’ divorce—or since the fighting started. Now she has the chance to spend a carefree summer with her dad and his new family in the charming beach town where they live.

A job in a clothes boutique introduces Auden to the world of girls: their talk, their friendship, their crushes. She missed out on all that, too busy being the perfect daughter to her demanding mother. Then she meets Eli, an intriguing loner and a fellow insomniac who becomes her guide to the nocturnal world of the town. Together they embark on parallel quests: for Auden, to experience the carefree teenage life she’s been denied; for Eli, to come to terms with the guilt he feels for the death of a friend."

This is her ninth and most recent novel which was actually just released in paper back in April 2011.  We are back in the wonderful little beach town of Colby, NC (wish I could visit this place) but this time we meet "Perfect" Auden who has spent her entire child hood working towards perfection in her Mother's eyes that she never even learned to ride a bike. In this novel we travel the paths of self-exploration, love and the girl world with Auden as she learns that being perfect is not so perfect and that it's your job to make sure you are happy, once you've accomplished that all the pieces in life will start to fall into place.

Dessen does it again weaving a world full of such intriguingly deep characters that you wish you could physically jump into the pages and join them on the board walk for a soda and a few laughs.

Fav Quote from the book: "Life is full of screwups. You're supposed to fail sometimes. It's a required part of the human existance" -Eli


Giveaway time and to celebrate the birthday of Sarah's 10th book I am giving away a copy of What Happened to Goodbye and a copy of the paperback version of Along for the Ride.

All you have to do is leave me a comment! It's so easy! You don't have to be a follower but it's always appreciated.

Some rules: 
1. US only.
2. Only one entry per person per giveaway (remember I'm hosting 7 giveaways total this week, you can enter for all of them).
3. All giveaways this week are open until 11:59 pm EST Sunday May 15.  Make sure to check back here after 10 pm EST on Monday May 16th to see who the winners are.
4. All winners will be selected at random

 Happy Sarah Dessen Week!! 

Teaser Tuesday #6: Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse/Southern Vampires #11) by Charlaine Harris

"Though I was looking out from the bright bar to the dark parking lot, there were lights out there, and something was moving...moving fast.  Toward the bar.  I had slice of a second to think Odd, and then caught the flicker of flame."
page 9

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Inspiration: "Sergeant Moore: Boy you are disgrace to this community, this country, and humanity in general! Eric: Oh, wow"- Boy Meets World

My DVR: Hellcats - S1 Ep 21 Land of 1,000 Dances (The CW @ 9 pm EST)

Joyful Tunes: Preston & Steve 93.3 WMMR ROCKS!