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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Waiting On Wednesday: Penguin Spring 2013 Catalog

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking The Spine in which an upcoming, eagerly anticipated release is highlighted on the blog.

This week, I've chosen to feature a few picks from the Penguin Spring 2013 Catalog:


Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan
Date: May 7, 2013

Stephen has been invisible for practically his whole life — because of a curse his grandfather, a powerful cursecaster, bestowed on Stephen’s mother before Stephen was born. So when Elizabeth moves to Stephen’s NYC apartment building from Minnesota, no one is more surprised than he is that she can see him. A budding romance ensues, and when Stephen confides in Elizabeth about his predicament, the two of them decide to dive headfirst into the secret world of cursecasters and spellseekers to figure out a way to break the curse. But things don’t go as planned, especially when Stephen’s grandfather arrives in town, taking his anger out on everyone he sees. In the end, Elizabeth and Stephen must decide how big of a sacrifice they’re willing to make for Stephen to become visible — because the answer could mean the difference between life and death. At least for Elizabeth.

When I first heard about this author collaboration - between Andrea Cremer and David Levithan - I thought it sounded strange because they seem like very different authors to me. But now I'm more intrigued - I'm interested to see what Invisibility has in store.


The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
Date: May 7, 2013
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After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.
Now, it’s the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth’s last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie’s only hope for rescuing her brother–or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up.

I am a huge fan of Rick Yancey's Monstrumologist series and I know him to be an exceedingly talented horror writer. Which is why I am confident that The 5th Wave will be as an amazing read, as well. I'm excited for this one!


Imposter by Susanne Winnacker
Date: May 23, 2013
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Can Tessa pose as Madison... and stop a killer before it's too late? Tessa is a Variant, able to absorb the DNA of anyone she touches and mimic their appearance. Shunned by her family, she’s spent the last two years training with the Forces with Extraordinary Abilities, a secret branch of the FBI. When a serial killer rocks a small town in Oregon, Tessa is given a mission: she must impersonate Madison, a local teen, to find the killer before he strikes again. Tessa hates everything about being an impostor—the stress, the danger, the deceit—but loves playing the role of a normal girl. As Madison, she finds friends, romance, and the kind of loving family she’d do anything to keep. Amid action, suspense, and a ticking clock, this super-human comes to a very human conclusion: even a girl who can look like anyone struggles the most with being herself.

Impostor kind of reminds me of Paranormalcy by Kiersten White, in that it is about a girl working for a secret agency and just wants to be normal - but with the added bonus that she can touch people and absorb their DNA to appear like them! Cool.


Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead
Date: June 4, 2013
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In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile after failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America (RUNA). Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military’s most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills.
When Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders, they soon realize that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board.

Okay, okay so... I am not actually familiar with any of Richelle Mead's books personally (I know, I know - bad me), but I understand that people seem to really like her books and her newest release, Gameboard of the Gods, sounds pretty awesome.


How about you? Are you waiting on any of these Penguin Spring 2013 reads? Are there any upcoming books from the Penguin Spring 2013 Catalog that I didn't include here that you feel I should add to my list?

46 comments :

  1. Invisibility looks good! I'm going to add it to my goodreads right now. It sounds like that movie with Reese Whitherspoon where she dies and is in limbo and falls in love with the guy who rents her apartment that can see her. lol Here's My Waiting On Wednesday Post

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  2. Invisibility is one that Im really waiting for. Counting the days down. Great picks.
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  3. I enjoy Cremer and Levithan's writing, so I can't wait to see if they have chemistry writing together. What a great pick!! Richelle Mead is a fave of mine, so that's definitely on my radar too. Great picks!!

    arlene @ winterhaven books

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  4. All of these look fantastic. I can't wait for all of them. Thanks for sharing.

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    ~Danica Page
    Taking it One Page at a Time

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  5. I can't wait for Invisibility, Impostor, and Gameboard of the Gods. Especially since Richelle Mead is one of my most favourite authors, so I would read almost anything written by her.
    Great choices

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    -Nazish @ Nazish Reads

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  6. Wow Aylee, you are showcasing a look of books that look really good. I want to read Invisibility and Gameboard of the Gods. This is the first time that I've heard of the 5th Wave, but it looks like a book that I'd enjoy. Here is my WOW:

    http://www.abookishescape.com/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday-2.html


    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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  7. i can't wait for Invisibility! I've been wanting to read a Levithan novel for a while but never got round to it. Hopefully I will this year! Great picks :)

    My WoW

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  8. Ew! I can't wait to see where Mead takes this new series!

    Nikki @ Books Most Wanted

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  9. Would you believe, I also haven't read anything by Richelle Mead. Shame on me, I know :)

    I'm also looking forward to the 5th Wave. I love Levithan's writing and I'll keep Invisibility on my radar.
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  10. Firstly, hi, I'm a new visitor and I love your blog name and your cute header!

    Invisibility looks amazing, I haven't read Levithan before but I know there are tons of fans out there. Thanks for featuring it!

    Daphne @ Winged Reviews

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  11. These are all great picks. Gameboard of the Gods, and Invisibility are ones that I can't wait for.


    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's WoW

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  12. I've never read anything by Rick Yancey, but I've heard that his books are awesome. I'm also DYING to read Game of the Gods! Her books are the best. Great picks, Aylee! :D

    Books of Amber

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  13. Impostor and Invisibility are both on my TBR list! Hope I get to those soon :D Happy reading :)

    What I'm Waiting for this Wednesday
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  14. Hadn't heard of Impostor and The 5th Wave but I'm definitely adding them to my list. Cannot wait for Invisibility!!!! Eeep!!

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  15. Invisibility and Gameboard of the Gods are two books that i cannot wait to read.

    Laura @Bookish Treasures

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  16. Did you get this from Edelweiss? Imposter is the one that I like the best. I feel bad for her. Huh. The 5 Wave looks interesting but I don't really get what the waves are and how you survive them. Is it something you can stop? Thanks for this!

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  17. I love love LOVe your choices! Especially Invisibility, Impostor, and Gameboard of the Gods. They sound AMAZING! I can't wait!!

    My WoW

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  18. Oh my goodness! They all look so good! I hope you get to read them soon :) LOVE your blog name. I'm reading Harry Potter right now :)

    http://thparanormalpalace.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/waiting-on-wednesday-marie-lu-edition/

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  19. Amazing picks. A new Richelle Mead book!!!!!!

    Thanks so much for sharing :)


    Jennifer @ Dream Reads

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  20. This is so bitter sweet. A lot of these titles were on Edelweiss but Penguin never approves bloggers on there so it was like staring at something that was unattainable. I really want Imposter and The 5th Wave.

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  21. Ooh, some great picks there! Love the sound of Invisibility but I think I'm looking forward to Impostor the most, can't wait to read it.

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  22. I'm so excited for The 5th Wave - I actually haven't read the Monstrumologist series yet (my bad), but I've heard amazing things about Rick Yancey's writing. Invisibility looks awesome, too - you have some great picks!
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  23. The 5th waves sounds extremely good! I also like the sound from Gameboard of Gods :D I like the blurb from Imposter, but I don't like the cover: it doesn't seem to suit the story.. We'll see :) Nice list Aylee!

    Mel@thedailyprophecy.

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  24. SO MUCH AWESOMENESS FROM PENGUIN AYLEE! I'm super excited for Invisibility and of course am DYING to read Gameboard of the Gods. It's so exciting to be getting an entirely new series from Richelle. <3 <3 <3

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  25. So many great picks! I have to say, I'm really excited for Richelle Mead's newest series! And I can't forget about Invisibility, a book written by two amazing authors!
    Em @ A Beautiful Madness
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  26. Richelle Mead is a great author, you really have to read her Vampire Academy series!!! NEW FOLLOWER!
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  27. I'm really really excited about INVISIBILITY! I think the combination of authors is going to make for a great story! Awesome picks, these all look amazing!

    Anna @ Literary Exploration
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  28. That's a wonderful list of awesome books. Can't wait to read quite a few of these. Great picks! :)

    Carina
    Fictional Distraction

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  29. Awesome selection of books! I'm definitely eager for Invisibility & Gameboard of the Gods - even though I haven't read anything by Richelle Mead either *runs and hides* hehe Thanks for sharing :)

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  30. I'm so excited for Invisibility and Mead's new series! So many fantastic stories to look forward to :)

    Fabulous choices!

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  31. Sounds like good picks, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday_23.html

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  32. I love Richelle Mead and Gameboard of the Gods sounds sooo cool. I haven't heard of Imposter, but I am definitely checking it out. Thanks for sharing all these great books!

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  33. The Fifth Wave sounds really interesting. I love Richelle Mead. Her books are awesome. Gameboard of the Gods sounds terrific.

    Grace

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  34. Is Gameboard of the Gods a YA book? I loved Mead's VA series but haven't read the Bloodlines series yet.

    Oh, and I'm looking forward to Invisibility and Imposter too :)

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  35. The Fifth Wave and Imposter both sound great. I'm SO glad there are always new books coming out! There's never a lack of books to look forward to!

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  36. Great choices! I am super excited for Invisibility as well! Also you should definitely get started on some Richelle Mead. She's one of the first authors that comes to my mind when I think YA, seriously. She's amazing. The Vampire Academy was one of the first post Harry Potter series for me to win me over.

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  37. I already have Invisibility and The Gameboard of Gods on my to-read list and now I'll add The 5 wave... Thanks for sharing The 5 Wave. I hadn't seen this one before but I really like the sound of it. Great picks!
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  38. Oh... these book look really interesting, the cover for impostor is REALLY creepy, but in a good way. Thanks for sharing your picks!

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  39. I have added these to my must be read list! Thank you for recommending- I can't wait til they come out. I just learned of another great three book series that is scheduled to come out sometime in March,"Stelladaur: Finding Tir Na Nog" by S. L. Whyte. It looks awesome and the book cover is absolutely beautiful!

    http://www.stelladaur.com/

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  40. I want to read all of these as well! Especially Invisibility and Gameboard of the Gods! I'm not familiar with Mead's books either but this one sounds fantastic!

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  41. Ooh ... interesting picks! I think I'm very interested in Richelle Mead's new series -- though I still have to read the spin off from The Vampire Academy (a series I loved!). And Invisibility looks super good, too! I love that cover. :)

    Thanks for sharing!

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  42. Imposter has a great cover and I love how she can absorb DNA! Cool concept! Reminds me a tad of Xmen perhaps?

    Gameboard of the Gods has a great title! I've never read Richelle Mead either!

    The Fifth Wave might be too scary for me... I have a low horror tolerance... Maybe if I'm at the beach.

    Lauren @ Hughes Reviews

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  43. Loving these covers! I'll check all of these books out.

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  44. I'm looking forward to all of these. Love the Imposter cover. Gameboard of the Gods DOES sound awesome...and relevant to today.

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