Book ♥ Soulmates

TGIF: Buy or Borrow?

This week's question:
Buy or Borrow: Where do your books that you read come from? The bookstore? The library? Do you prefer to own a book, or have it on loan?

I LOVE owning my own books! I love having my shelves full of the books that I've enjoyed and I constantly admire them. I have, however, borrowed books and although it is an inexpensive way to read, there's just nothing like having a book be ALL yours! Plus, knowing a million people have touched the same pages and have made them dirty makes me a little queasy. What if they were eating cheetos? Eww!

I LOVE to own my books too! I buy most of my books from Barnes & Noble. I have two locations within a couple of miles from my house so it's really convenient. Quite a few of my books are also courtesy of R.A.K. and my awesome fellow bloggers & book buddies. They either came from Amazon or found a new home on my Billy. I have nothing against borrowing books from the library or from friends, but that's really rare for me.

Shit White Girls Say to Latinas

Just a random video for your viewing pleasure :)

Thanks to my fellow Latin "chica" Jess at Gone With The Words for sending this. Gave us a much needed laugh today!

Cover Art: Endure (Need 4) by Carrie Jones

Endure (Need #4) by Carrie Jones

Expected publication: May 8th 2012 by Bloomsbury USA Children's Books

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Synopsis:
It’s all-out war (and no-holds-barred romance) in the climactic conclusion to Carrie Jones’s bestselling series.

Zara is at the center of an impending apocalypse. True, she’s successfully rescued Nick from Valhalla, but it simply isn’t enough. Evil pixies are ravaging Bedford, and they need much more than one great warrior; they need an army. Zara isn’t sure what her role is anymore. She’s not just fighting for her friends; she’s also a pixie queen. And to align her team of pixies with the humans she loves will be one of her greatest battles yet. Especially since she can’t even reconcile her growing feelings for her pixie king . . .

Unexpected turns, surprising revelations, and one utterly satisfying romantic finale make Endure a thrilling end to this series of bestsellers.

We've always really liked the black & gold. I think the fave was the cover for Entice (book #3) but we're really digging this one too! We're sad to see this series end but dying to know what's finally going to happen between Zara, Nick and Astley!

Tempting Tuesday: Some Girls Bite Chapters 13-15

Tempting Tuesdays Discussion Schedule:

January 3rd - Chapters 1-4 (Jenny at Supernatural Snark)

January 10th - Chapters 5-8 (Tina at Tina's Book Reviews)

January 17th - Chapters 9-12 (Rummanah at Books in the Spotlight)

January 24th - Chapters 13-15 + epilogue (Missie at The Unread Reader)

January 31st - Special guest post by Chloe Neill and our grand prize giveaway!

Week 4 Discussion Questions: Chapters 13-15

Chapter 13 opens with Merit describing her new job routine as House Sentinel. Considering that every job at Cadogan House is important in helping to make the house run efficiently, which job do you think you'd like to have (guard, cook, social director, gardener, etc.) and why?
Oh, Social Director for sure :) Anyone who knows me knows that I'll take any excuse to plan a party! I would throw the most wicked, vampire-chic parties evahhh! *gets out day planner*
In the supernatural world of Chicagoland Vampires, politics seem to play an important role in the way the Houses are run. Now that you've been introduced to the Rogues, do you think it's better for vampires to be a part of a House or to live outside of one?
I imagine that iving in the House might seem a bit like living in a college dorm: you have a roof over your head, stability, security, a paycheck but you also have a pretty strict set of laws & rules to live by. Without really knowing what Rogue life is like, perhaps they are vampire gypsies, I prefer that stability to living by the seat of my pants.
After Morgan openly asks to court Merit, she feels betrayed when Ethan commands her to accept for the show of alliance it could bring to Cadogan House. Do you think her reaction was warranted?
Yup! The practical, political side of my brain tells me that it was a smart move on Ethan's part to unite the Houses and forge a treaty (especially considering that those two houses aren't the best of friends). However, the woman in me was pretty damn peeved that Ethan would treat Merit like a pawn and not a person [insert DUH!] While I do believe that Merit has every reason to be upset, she needs to put on her Big Girl Panties now because what's done is done. Besides, boys want what other boys want! She might just get a chance to make Ethan a little jealous ;)
When Ethan meets with the perpetrator of the murders, were you surprised to discover who it was? If you suspected someone, were your suspensions correct? What did you think of the perpetrator's motive?
Sorta, kinda...I didn't trust Celina. Something about her just didn't feel right! I didn't outright suspect her of being the murderer but I wasn't shocked by it either. Oh and that Amber chick *shakes fist at* And as for Morgan, he's not off the hook yet. How could her second know nothing? I don't believe that! As for the motive, I believe it was plausible if not at all rational (then again, they rarely are!)
What was your favorite/least favorite parts of Some Girls Bite?
Faves: I loved the banter between Merit and Mallory...and with Catcher and Jeff. Mallory and Jeff cracked me up! I also ate up the sexual tension between Merit and Ethan...I'm just waiting for that dam to break *rubs hands and laughs evilly*

Least Faves: The fact that they ate human food. Dude, I can't let that one go. It just bugged the crap out of me. And drinking soda for breakfast grosses me out *shudder* Merit's whining also got a bit old. Yes, you were a grad student. Yes, you were almost done. Yes, you got turned at a very inconvenient time. And yes, it was without consent. Shit happens, just deal with it now! There are worse alternatives, like say, being DEAD!
What do you think is coming up next for Merit, Sentinel of Cadogan House? Will you continue reading this series, and if so, what do you hope to see happen in the next book?
I already have book 2 sitting on my shelf waiting patiently :) I hope to see a bit more progress on the Merit & Ethan love-stand-off. I hope to see Merit kick ass because she totally has the potential. I also hope to see her take her new role seriously and begin to accept and trust her house because she's in it for the long haul now!