Confessions of a Bibliovore

Welcome to another "Thinking Through Thursday"! This is a post I write (or try to) every Thursday in which I discuss various bookish goodness.  This week's discussion is: Religion in Books: There have always been books with religion and there always will be. However, sometimes, it's well done while other times....not so much.  If the book is labeled "religious fiction" then it's a different story. You know what you're getting yourself into and often get the book based on what you believe (Ex. Christian fiction, Hindu fiction, ect.). However, there are many YA books out there that may not be "religious fiction" but deal with it in some form or another. Books such as  Glow  actually have religion as a important plot point. The thing is though, I really don't enjoy the "religious" plot line unless I'm specifically reading religious fiction. More often than not because most author's show them as religious nuts. It's ve...

Hey y'all. So I have a few questions for you.  1. Do y'all like audiobooks? 2. If so, what audiobooks would you recommend? 3. If not, what are some of the downfalls of them? I've never listened to an audiobook (if it's not obvious :P)and have contemplated getting one for some time. But, just like books, not all audiobooks are created equal. Sometimes the book may be good, but the person who reads it is an absolute bore to get through. No one wants to sit through a boring book for eight hours. That's like listening to a lecture given by an incredibly boring professor. No fun. So, I would love if y'all could give me recommendations of some really good books that are totally worth it!  I hope y'all have an awesome day! And please pray for my mom as she is running the Marine Corps Marathon today! She'll be running 26 miles more than I'll ever want to XD All the best ♥ Mackenzie 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at  Breaking the Spine  in which we showcase upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles #2) by Marissa Meyer Release Date: February 5, 2013 Goodreads Synopsis: Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn’t know about her grandmother and the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother’s whereabouts, she has no choice but to trust him, though he clearly has a few dark secrets of his own. As Scarlet and Wolf work to unravel one mystery, they find another when they cross paths with Cinder. Together, they must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen who will do anything to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner Why I'm Waiting: Okay, Mackenzie. Just breath. In and out. Slowly. Hahahaha....yeah right. OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG...

Frostbite (Vampire Academy #1) by Richelle Mead Pages: 327 Format: ebook Source: Amazon Rating: Enjoyed it Goodreads Synopsis: Rose loves Dimitri, Dimitri might love Tasha, and Mason would die to be with Rose... It’s winter break at St. Vladimir’s, but Rose is feeling anything but festive. A massive Strigoi attack has put the school on high alert, and now the Academy’s crawling with Guardians—including Rose’s hard-hitting mother, Janine Hathaway. And if hand-to-hand combat with her mom wasn’t bad enough, Rose’s tutor Dimitri has his eye on someone else, her friend Mason’s got a huge crush on her, and Rose keeps getting stuck in Lissa’s head while she’s making out with her boyfriend, Christian! The Strigoi are closing in, and the Academy’s not taking any risks... This year, St. Vlad’s annual holiday ski trip is mandatory. But the glittering winter landscape and the posh Idaho resort only create the illusion of safety. When three friends run away in an offensive move against the dea...

Stacking the Shelves  is hosted by  Tynga's Reviews  as a way to share all the books we've received this week! Cleopatra Ascending by Maureen Lipinski Release Date: January 8, 2013 Source: Netgalley Reincarnated Cleopatra? Potential for hot protector? Magic?  I'm in.  Katya's World by Jonathan L. Howard Release Date: November 6, 2012 Source: Netgalley "soon she will encounter pirates and war criminals, see death and tragedy at first hand, and realise that her world’s future lies on the narrowest of knife edges. For in the crushing depths lies a sleeping monster, an abomination of unknown origin, and when it wakes, it will seek out and kill every single person on the planet" EPIC!!! So what books did y'all get this week? Be sure to let me know in the comments below! All the best  ♥ Mackenzie 

Hey y'all! So instead of doing a Thinking Through Thursday this time, I wanted to ask about y'alls opinion on something. As I'm sure you all know, unless you've been living under a rock, J.K. Rowling has a new book out. And I'll admit, I want to read it. I want to because it's by the fantastic Mrs. Rowling herself (Seriously. This woman is amazing!)! But this is also why I don't want to read it. No matter how much I may wish and beg and plead and cry, I know this book has absolutely nothing to do with Harry Potter. Heck, it's about as far away as you can get from it! But part of me is still intrigued even though the synopsis sounds incredibly boring. I'm a book blogger so I'm always giving my opinion on books but it's time for you to have a voice. So here's what I want to know: Have y'all read Rowling's new book? What did y'all think about it?  Be sure to let me know in the comments below! P.S. I know I've been gone latel...