Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (14)

Button from Bewitched Bookworms.

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where we all feature upcoming books we're eagerly anticipating.

I've altered things a little to include one book that hasn't come out yet and one but that has already been published but I still haven't gotten around to reading yet.





Steel by Carrie Vaughn
Release Date:  March 15, 2011
Only one week away!
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 304
Goodreads Page


From Goodreads: 


When Jill finds a rusty sword tip on a Caribbean beach, she is instantly intrigued—and little expects it will transport her through time to the deck of a pirate ship. Will a dark enchantment, salty kisses, and a duel with an evil pirate captain leave her stranded in the eighteenth century forever?

Drawing on piratical lore and historical fact, Carrie Vaughn creates a vivid world of swaying masts and swelling seas, where blood magic overrules the laws of nature, romance is in the air, and death can come at the single slip of a sword.

Oh my gosh, time travel, romance, and pirates? YESGIVEMETHEBOOK!!! Hello salty kisses! I love the sound of this book. I’m curious to see how much historical fact is in this book, and if I’ll be able to separate fact from fiction.

I'm going to read this for a few of my challenges:



The Dust of 100 Dogs by A. S. King
Release Date:  January 13, 2009
Publisher: Flux
Pages: 320
Goodreads Page


From Goodreads:


In the late seventeenth century, famed teenage pirate Emer Morrisey was on the cusp of escaping the pirate life with her one true love and unfathomable riches when she was slain and cursed with "the dust of one hundred dogs," dooming her to one hundred lives as a dog before returning to a human body-with her memories intact.
Now she's a contemporary American teenager and all she needs is a shovel and a ride to Jamaica.
 
What can I say, I love a good pirate story! I’m really intrigued by the curse and how her lives as dogs will play into the book. I’m also hoping for maybe some funny scenes as she adjusts to life as a contemporary teenager while still retaining her memories (and goals) as pirate after treasure. From the description alone, my heart is already breaking at the idea of her losing her one true love. Or does she? This book sounds like nothing I’ve ever read before. Have any of you read it? What did you think?

This book will qualify for the following challenges:



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30 comments:

  1. Alison Can ReadMarch 9, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Both good choices. Dust of 100 Dogs really intrigues me because it sounds so different.

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  2. A Canadian GirlMarch 9, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I remember I added Steel to my wishlist as soon as I saw the cover and found out it was about pirates. I hope you get around to reading The Dust of 100 Dogs since it sounds like a fun read too.

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  3. Lulu (The Bookworm is Here!)March 9, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Oh, man! Now I'm drooling over these books...they sound great! I'm really interested in Steel. I've never read a pirate book so this would be perfect to start with. Thanks for sharing some awesome finds!

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  4. DannyMarch 9, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    I'm not sure about Steel, but I've seen pretty good reviews around so I'm curious to hear what you think of it:) The cover at least looks awesome!

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  5. Chelsey @ Starry Sky BooksMarch 9, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Wow, Steel looks awesome! Great choice. I may just have to see if I can find this as soon as it's out, or order it online.

    Here's my pick for this week!

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  6. Nic @ Irresistible ReadsMarch 9, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Steel sounds interesting. I love the idea of pirates which always get me thinking of Johnny Depp :D

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  7. YiotaMarch 9, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Steel is only one week away? I didn't notice that!
    And a pirate story! Yay!Thanks for that!

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  8. PreciousMarch 9, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I've heard good things about steel! I like swords. So I love the cover! :)
    It sounds interesting too. I haven't read anything that Carrie has written. Steel might be my first try of her books.

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  9. SavannahMarch 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Steel! I so want this book and I am waiting for it desperately!! Great pick :)

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  10. Book SakeMarch 9, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I can't wait to read Steel as well!

    Our WOW pick is at BookSake.

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  11. RubitaMarch 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Steel was not my favorite. Then again, I'm not as enamored of pirates and time travel as you seem to be. ;)

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  12. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I really like the sound of Steel, I love pirate books!! Nice picks :D

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  13. JennyMarch 9, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I cannot wait for Steel! I haven't read anything by Carrie Vaughn, but I'm really looking forward to starting with this one. Fantastic picks!

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  14. PamelaMarch 9, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I've been wanting to read Dust of 100 Dogs for a while now, but I've just never bought it. It looks like a great book. Great choices this week!

    Feel free to check out my WoW here.

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  15. SallyMarch 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Pirates! Yay! Got get this one.
    The Dust of 100 Dogs was great, I have to get her latest book.
    Sally.
    http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday-9.html

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  16. Logan E. TurnerMarch 9, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    STEEL! Pirates and time travel and SWORDS! Gimme gimme gimme gimme.

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  17. TiffanyMarch 9, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    I'm so excited for Steel! I loved her Kitty Norville series, hope she makes the transition to YA well.

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  18. Christy @ TheReaderBeeMarch 9, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Steel sounds awesome! I can't wait to read it!

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  19. BookGeekMarch 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Both these book sound awesome but I am SUPER excited about Steel. Even the name rocks!

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  20. NinaMarch 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I want that first book too. It just has a wonderful cover, don't you think? ;)

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  21. ScootMarch 9, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Steel has been on my wish list for a while, can't wait to read it! Good picks. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I'm not sure about the Dust and Dogs one but Steel sounds awesome and I love that cover.

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  23. Stephanie (Books Are A Girl's Best Friend)March 9, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Ooooh, this one sounds great! I've seen the cover around the blogosphere quite a lot but I've never seen the description until now, thanks for sharing.I love the idea of pirates within historical fiction and the time travel is an even bigger bonus :D

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  24. Gina @ My PreciousMarch 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Aye mate, you seem to be into pirates this week. I've never heard of either of these. Thanks for spotlighting them! :)

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  25. AnonymousMarch 9, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    There is one reason I want to read Steel. Blood magic. That's all I needed to hear. *nods*

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  26. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    You will love Steel! I loved reading the ARC! Thank you for stopping by :)

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  27. Sakura SandraMarch 9, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Hiya! Nice choices for your WoW. This is my first week doing this and if you'd like to see my choice, hop on over to my blog...

    http://sandrathenookworm.blogspot.com/

    I just started following your blog too and it would be super awesome if you took the time to stop by mine and do the same! Thanks! (^_^)

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  28. BURIED IN BOOKSMarch 10, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Hey Small-

    I'm waiting for Steel, but I'm having mixed feelings about it with everyone anticipating it. I'm scared it won't live up to the hype. But I've had The Dust of 100 Dogs on my radar for a long time. I read one bad review and it scared me off. I'm going to check it out from the library this week and read it. I loved the premise and think it sounds like fun.

    Heather
    You did see the pink cover of Hex A Witch and Angel Story with the Red headed Witch on it didn't you? I think you made a comment but I just wanted to make sure you knew, the whole book is pink!

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  29. JulieMarch 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    OMG! I totally forgot about Steel! Gosh, this year is flying by. All the books I've been waiting for have publishing dates just around the corner.

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  30. TaraMarch 13, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I love that we both were drawn to salty kisses - love it! Definitely will be adding this to the wishlist.

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