Book Chick City: On My Wishlist #3

On My Wishlist #3

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 | Posted by Book Chick City |

On My Wishlist is a weekly meme hosted by me, which will be posted every Wednesday. It allows us to share the books we haven't bought yet but are waiting to be bought and devoured. If you are anything like me then your wishlist is getting longer by the day! If you would like to take part and have your own 'On My Wishlist' post then you can find more info here. (This post was inspired by the fab In My Mailbox by Kristi at The Story Siren).

I read the first book in the Vatta's War series (Trading in Danger) summer 2008 and I really enjoyed it. I'm not sure why I didn't continue with the series as it has a really gutsy heroine, which is my kind of chick ;) I think the cover is awesome too!

Title: Moving Target

Author: Elizabeth Moon

Genre: Science Fiction

Publisher: Orbit

Publication Date: 2004

Paperback: 448 pages

Summary (Amazon)

Ky Vatta was a military cadet destined for great things, until an act of kindness incurred her Academy's wrath and ended her career. Instead of the expected disgrace, her rich trader family gave her captaincy of a small ship, to sell for scrap. In flagrant disregard of orders, she saw the opportunity to make a profit and save the ship. Several upgrades later, Ky is determined to retain the ship and her independence in the cut-throat world of interplanetary trading. But a threat emerges that challenges even her sharp wits and, if she survives, could leave the military forever in her debt ...

Books in Series Order:

1. Trading in Danger

2. Moving Target

3. Engaging the Enemy

4. Command Decision

This looks like such a good series. Love the cover, love the synopsis, so really should buy it asap! I have actually noticed when I look through all the books I want to buy that most are from series and mostly series I haven't even started yet. Will there ever be enough time to read them all? This is the first book in the Mortal Instruments series.

Title: City of Bones

Author: Cassandra Clare

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 2007

Paperback: 485 pages

Summary (Goodreads)

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder--much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Clary knows she should call the police, but it's hard to explain a murder when the body disappears into thin air and the murderers are invisible to everyone but Clary.

Equally startled by her ability to see them, the murderers explain themselves as Shadowhunters: a secret tribe of warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. Within twenty-four hours, Clary's mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a grotesque demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know...

Books in Series Order:

1. City of Bones

2. City of Ashes

3. City of Glass

This is book one of the Jane Jamerson series and I just love this cover! (It's all about covers this week obviously!) To be honest it's what drew me to the series to begin with. All the covers are of this design. After reading the synopsis though, they sound pretty good too!

Title: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs

Author: Molly Harper

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Pocket Star

Publication Date: 31 May 2009

Paperback: 355 pages

Summary (Goodreads)

Maybe it was the Shenanigans gift certificate that put her over the edge. When children's librarian and self-professed nice girl Jane Jameson is fired by her beastly boss and handed twenty-five dollars in potato skins instead of a severance check, she goes on a bender that's sure to become Half Moon Hollow legend. On her way home, she's mistaken for a deer, shot, and left for dead. And thanks to the mysterious stranger she met while chugging neon-colored cocktails, she wakes up with a decidedly unladylike thirst for blood.

Jane is now the latest recipient of a gift basket from the Newly Undead Welcoming Committee, and her life-after-lifestyle is taking some getting used to. Her recently deceased favorite aunt is now her ghostly roommate. She has to fake breathing and endure daytime hours to avoid coming out of the coffin to her family. She's forced to forgo her favorite down-home Southern cooking for bags of O negative. Her relationship with her sexy, mercurial vampire sire keeps running hot and cold. And if all that wasn't enough, it looks like someone in Half Moon Hollow is trying to frame her for a series of vampire murders. What's a nice undead girl to do?

Books in Series Order:

1. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs

2. Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men

3. Nice Girls Don't Live Forever

Labels: On My Wishlist

16 comments:

Sharon said...: You're right, the covers are great. Especially the Moon and Clare books. I've read some of Moon's books and enjoyed them so I know I would like these!

I was attracted to the book I'm sharing today by its cover.
http://abookwormsblog1.blogspot.com/2009/11/on-my-wishlist.html; 25 November 2009 11:33
Casey said...: I enjoyed the Mortal Instrument Series, very good. I really want to read Jane Jameson's books too. I agree the cover was what caught my eye too :); 25 November 2009 12:54
tiffany said...: more books to add to my list! :); 25 November 2009 16:20
The Book Vixen said...: I have City of Bones on my wishlist, to try out the series. I added Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs :D; 25 November 2009 16:35
Larissa said...: The Mortal Instruments series and The Jane Jameson series are AMAZING! a def must read =)))) great wishlist =); 25 November 2009 17:18
Jo said...: I absolutely loved City of Bones! Seriously, so much more amazing than I possibly thought it could be! I really loved it! I love the look of Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs, too! It sounds so awesome! I hope you enjoy your reading when you get them!; 25 November 2009 18:09
Fiction Vixen said...: Another great list! Mine is ever growing because this meme. Thanks so much for hosting BCC; 25 November 2009 18:59
Shooting Stars Mag said...: You must read the Jane Jameson series. They are one of my favorites, absolutely hilarious and perfect for book lovers (as Jane used to be a librarian) and it's full of mystery and fun. Great books!!!

-lauren; 25 November 2009 19:10
prophecygirl said...: The Mortal Instruments series is amazing - I hope you get to read it soon!; 25 November 2009 19:56
Tynga said...: Just wanted to let you know that I gave you an award!
http://tyngasreviews.blogspot.com/2009/11/awards-and-giveaway-announcement.html; 25 November 2009 20:36
Tena said...: I have City of Bones on my book shelf waiting for the New Year to read; 25 November 2009 21:48
kay - Infinite Shelf said...: I have City of Bones and haven't read it yet, but I definitely want to! Like you, I often wonder if there will be time to read them all.

As for Nice Girls don't have Fangs, I read and loved it! It was so light and fun, and the second book was too. I really recommend this if you enjoy your fangs with a good laugh ;); 26 November 2009 04:10
Sara M said...: I have enjoyed the Mortal Instruments series, but haven't gotten around to City of Glass yet.

By the way, I gave you a couple awards on my blog. Here's the link.; 26 November 2009 06:08
miss cindy :) said...: City of Bones does look really good :); 26 November 2009 06:36
NextRead said...: I reviewed Trading in Danger on my blog ages ago. I loved it. I cried a bit at the end.. but for the right reasons.

I need to read Trading in Danger. I't been waiting ages. :(; 27 November 2009 12:32
Cindy said...: I was just told about this meme thanks for hosting it.

I made my first post.

I have Cassandra Clare on my TBR pile.

Nice Girls sounds really good. Hmm perhaps it will be appearing on my wishlist posts.

:); 27 November 2009 15:37