Flirting in Italian by Lauren Henderson
Four girls. One magical, and possibly dangerous Italian summer. Family mysteries, ancient castles, long hot nights of dancing under the stars . . . and, of course, plenty of gorgeous Italian boys!
Expected Publication Date: June 12th 2012 by Random House Children’s Books
For the most part, I do love this just based on the cover alone. I read Lauren Henderson’s other book before, but I wasn’t the biggest fan. But, I am willing to try Flirting in Italian just because I love the sound of sexy Italian boys.
Reunited by Hilary Weisman Graham
1 Concert
2,000 Miles
3 Ex-Best FriendsAlice, Summer, and Tiernan are ex-best friends.
Back in middle school, the three girls were inseparable. They were also the number one fans of the rock band Level3.
But when the band broke up, so did their friendship. Summer ran with the popular crowd, Tiernan was a rebellious wild-child, and Alice spent high school with her nose buried in books.
Now, just as the girls are about to graduate, Level3 announces a one-time-only reunion show.
Even though the concert’s 2000 miles away, Alice buys three tickets on impulse. And as it turns out, Summer and Tiernan have their own reasons for wanting to get out of town. Good thing Alice’s graduation gift (a pea-green 1976 VW camper van know as the Pea Pod) is just the vehicle to get them there.
But on the long drive cross-country, the girls hit more than a few bumps in the road. Will their friendship get an encore or is the show really over?
Expected Publication Date: June 12th 2012 by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
I’m quite a sucker for road trip novels.
Keeping the Castle by Patrice Kindl
Seventeen-year-old Althea is the sole support of her entire family, and she must marry well. But there are few wealthy suitors–or suitors of any kind–in their small Yorkshire town of Lesser Hoo. Then, the young and attractive (and very rich) Lord Boring arrives, and Althea sets her plans in motion. There’s only one problem; his friend and business manager Mr. Fredericks keeps getting in the way. And, as it turns out, Fredericks has his own set of plans . . . This witty take on the classic Regency–Patrice Kindl’s first novel in a decade–is like literary champagne!
Expected Publication Date: June 14th 2012 by Viking Childrens Books
I love the sound of this book and I love the cover even more. I’m looking forward to picking this one up.
My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase’s family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?
A dreamy summer read, full of characters who stay with you long after the story is over.
Expected Publication Date: June 14th 2012 by Dial Books For Young Readers
My June list is full of great summer reads. Looking forward to reading My Life Next Door!
This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers
It’s the end of the world. Six students have taken cover in Cortege High but shelter is little comfort when the dead outside won’t stop pounding on the doors. One bite is all it takes to kill a person and bring them back as a monstrous version of their former self. To Sloane Price, that doesn’t sound so bad. Six months ago, her world collapsed and since then, she’s failed to find a reason to keep going. Now seems like the perfect time to give up. As Sloane eagerly waits for the barricades to fall, she’s forced to witness the apocalypse through the eyes of five people who actually want to live. But as the days crawl by, the motivations for survival change in startling ways and soon the group’s fate is determined less and less by what’s happening outside and more and more by the unpredictable and violent bids for life—and death—inside. When everything is gone, what do you hold on to?
Expected Publication Date: June 19th 2012 by St. Martin’s Griffin
I’ve already read this one but I’m looking forward to getting a copy for my shelves. I love zombie books.
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Keeping the Castle. Keeping the Castle. ZOMG it sounds so good! (Also, Lord Boring? Love that. :D) Love these monthly release posts of yours, Cialina!