Book Chick City: On My Wishlist (#35)

On My Wishlist (#35)

Saturday, August 07, 2010 | Posted by Book Chick City |

On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It's where I list all the books I desperately want but haven't actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It's also an event that you can join in with too - Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own 'On My Wishlist' post. If you want to know more click here.

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I've seen this authors books quite a bit on other blogs, so I thought I would add one to my list. The covers pretty cool too! Have you read this one - any good?

Through the Veil (Veil #1)
Shiloh Walker (Berkely)
Publication Date: June 2008 (US)

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Goodreads

Goodreads Summary:

Lee Ross always knew she was not entirely human. But when the man who has plagued her dreams her entire life appears in the flesh, can she give up everything she knows to follow him to another realm?

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This book sounds really good. I'm sure I've read somewhere that this is the first in a series. I have this author's sci-fi books on my shelf which I really should read before heading out and buying this one...

Ghost of A Chance
Simon R. Green (Ace)
Publication Date: Aug 2010 (US)

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Goodreads

Goodreads Summary:

The Carnacki Institute exists to "Do Something" about Ghosts-and agents JC Chance, Melody Chambers, and Happy Jack Palmer will either lay them to rest, send them packing, or kick their nasty ectoplasmic arses with extreme prejudice.

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Another great sounding Urban Fantasy!

Brooklyn Knight
C. J. Henderson (Tor Books)
Publication Date: Jan 2010 (US)

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Goodreads

Goodreads Summary:

Professor Piers Knight is an esteemed curator at the Brooklyn Museum and is regarded by many on the staff as a revered institution of his own if not an outright curiosity. Knight’s portfolio includes lost civilizations; arcane cultures, languages, and belief; and more than a little bit of the history of magic and mysticism. What his contemporaries don't know is that in addition to being a scholar of all things ancient he is schooled in the uses of magical artifacts, the teachings of forgotten deities, and the threats of unseen dangers.

If a mysterious object surfaces, Professor Knight makes it his job to figure it out--and make sure it stays out of dangerous hands. A contemporary on an expedition in the Middle East calls Knight's attention to a mysterious object in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum … just before it becomes the target of a sorcerous attack that leads to a siege on a local precinct house by a fire elemental. What looks like an ordinary inscribed stone may unlock an otherworldly Armageddon that certain dark powers are all too eager to bring about--and only Piers Knight stands in their way.

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This sounds so good! I'm reading through the Darkest Powers trilogy now - I think this is a spin off from that. Looking forward to this one!

The Gathering (Darkness Rising #1)
Kelley Armstrong (Harper Collins)
Publication Date: April 2011 (US) & (UK)

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Young Adult

Goodreads

Goodreads Summary:

Maya lives in a small medical-research town on Vancouver Island. How small? You can’t find it on the map. It has less than two-hundred people, and her school has only sixty-eight students—for every grade from kindergarten to twelve.

Now, strange things are happening in this claustrophobic town, and Maya's determined to get to the bottom of them. First, the captain of the swim team drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. A year later, mountain lions start appearing around Maya's home, and they won’t go away. Her best friend, Daniel, starts getting negative vibes from certain people and things. It doesn't help that the new bad boy in town, Rafe, has a dangerous secret—and he's interested in one special part of Maya's anatomy: Her paw-print birthmark.

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So, that's what's on my wishlist list this week - what's on yours?

Labels: On My Wishlist

30 comments:

The Readings of a Busy Mom said...: The Gathering by Kelly Armstrong sounds great...im loooking forward to that novel too; 7 August 2010 06:56
Allison said...: I'm also excited about The Gathering! I love Kelley Armstrong :); 7 August 2010 06:59
Shy said...: I am SO looking forward to The Gathering after reading the fabulous Darkest Power series by Kelley Armstrong. The blurb really sounds fantastic!; 7 August 2010 06:59
Caitlin said...: Such good books,I want to read The Gathering so much, and I have a few Shiloh Walker books to read, and the other one I'd never heard of but added it to me TBR!; 7 August 2010 07:10
Phantom Paragrapher said...: I reviewed Brooklyn Knight a couple of weeks ago . It was a really good read , one I really enjoyed.; 7 August 2010 07:59
Laura Summers said...: Like everyone else I'm a big Kelley Armstong fan, so I'm looking forward the The Gathering too.

I've never read any Shiloh Walker but I really must add her to my own whilst as I've heard good things.; 7 August 2010 10:43
Jude said...: Some great titles here that I shall add to my own rapidly expanding wishlist. Particularly keen to read anything by Kelley Armstrong.

My wishlist is here; 7 August 2010 11:36
The Norwegian BookGirl said...: I haven't read anything by Kelley Armstrong yet, but I have "The Akakening", "The Summoning" and "The Reckoning" in my TBR - pile, as well as the first five books in her Otherworld - series.; 7 August 2010 12:25
Manga Maniac said...: Through the Veil looks awesome! Thanks for sharing :); 7 August 2010 12:52
Juju at Tales of Whimsy.com said...: Ooo I'm totally with you on the first two! :); 7 August 2010 13:05
A Simple Love of Reading said...: I just finished Through the Veil! It starts out a little slow but once it gets going, it's non-stop action! :)
I also want The Gathering, I love anything Kelley writes!; 7 August 2010 13:35
cj'alhafiz said...: on my wishlist!!
http://coffeecrackers.blogspot.com/2010/08/7th-on-my-wishlist.html; 7 August 2010 15:15
Shera (Book Whispers) said...: Really nice picks! I am so eager to get my hands on The Gathering!; 7 August 2010 15:37
The Book Vixen said...: I recently got Through the Veil and can't wait to read it! I've read 2 other books by Shiloh and they're hot!!! I love the cover too.; 7 August 2010 16:27
Fiction Vixen said...: Through the Veil looks good. I like Shiloh Walker, I'll have to grab this one.; 7 August 2010 18:05
prophecygirl said...: I love the cover of The Gathering!; 7 August 2010 18:20
Chas @ LLL Reviews said...: Through the veil is on my Wishlist too!!=); 7 August 2010 19:46
Melissa said...: Ah, I forgot to do this meme this week! Oh well... you have some GREAT picks this week!; 7 August 2010 21:20
jackie b central texas said...: I am looking way forward to Shiloh Walker's next in the Hunter series and of course Kelley Armstrong's Darkest Powers is going to always be on my wish list!
Hope you get them all Caroline!

jackie ^_^; 7 August 2010 21:26
FICTION STATE OF MIND said...: Ghost of a chance looks great! I was excited to snag the ARC for it at Comic- Con great picks I havent tried Shilo Walker yet; 8 August 2010 03:10
kay - Infinite Shelf said...: I'm so looking forward to "The Gathering", too! Great list!; 8 August 2010 05:08
Leontine said...: I've actually just finished THROUGH THE VEIL a day or two ago in preperation for VEIL OF SHADOWS. It takes a minute to get in to the story but Kalen and Lee are sooo good together!; 10 August 2010 07:12
ukkiwiangel said...: These picks look sooo good - just adding some more to my fastly growing pile of to be reads.; 10 August 2010 23:38
Princess Allie said...: I wonder if you can read Ghost of a Chance without having to read his other urban fantasy series?; 11 August 2010 07:08
Celebrity Gossip said...: Wow :) Nice & entertaining post. Thanks for Share this wonderful post. :); 12 August 2010 08:50
pussreboots said...: I can't keep up with my wishlist! Since joining this meme I've added about 100 books to my list. Here's what I'm wishing for this week.; 14 August 2010 03:24
Lori said...: THrough the Veil was a fun read, I hope that you get it.; 14 August 2010 16:17
Jude said...: I'm discovering lots of lovely books through this meme. Here's my wishlist for this week.

Wishlist; 14 August 2010 17:51
Becky said...: I'm definitely going to be adding these to my TBR list!; 14 August 2010 23:04
robsad79 said...: I just bought Through The Veil today. I can't wait to read it.; 15 August 2010 04:34