What's new on Evie's bookshelf

Well I am back from my vacation!  I guess I probably should have announced it before I went, but a stupid little part of me though, “Oh hey I’ll have my computer. I’ll have plenty of time to blog while I’m gone.”  Yeah clearly that worked out very well.  I have missed you all but it was great having a break.  I got to see a bunch of old friends and new cities and I think I ate enough good food to keep me alive for a week without eating, so I call that a success. 

Since I just went to the bookstore, today will be a New Books day! 

13 Reasons Why – Jay Asher

I had no idea that this book existed when I walked into the bookstore, but the collage-style cover looked so cool on the New Teen Books rack that I just gravitated towards it.  I can’t wait to read.  It’s Asher’s debut novel and it’s already gotten a lot of good buzz.  The story follows teenager Clay who receives a package containing the recorded voice of Hannah, a classmate who recently committed suicide.  The tapes lead him through the story leading up to her death, and the secrets behind it.  It sounds incredibly powerful and according to the reviews, well done.  I’ll have a review up for it soon! 

Vampire Diaries – LJ Smith

Okay so it doesn’t really count since I’ve read them, but I had only borrowed them from a friend before so now I have my very own set!  I think I’m going to read them over.  I like TV Elena better because she’s less perfect and more realistic as a teenager, but I miss the depth you get with each of the characters in the books. 

City of Ashes – Cassandra Clare

I’ve been wanting to read the Mortal Instruments series forever.  What’s not to love about a book that contains demons, demon hunters who may or may not be as scary as the demons, fallen angels, and poor mortals with strange powers trapped in the crossfire?  This isn’t just teen romance; there’s real danger and an epic fantasy plot driving the characters along.  It was on the bargain rack but they were out of the first one, so I’ll have to keep looking. 

Clockwork Prince – Cassandra Clare

First in the Infernal Devices series.  This series explains everything behind the first book: what happened before the Shadowhunters caught up with Clary?  I’m really tempted to read this first since it’s technically the prequel to the other series, but then I’ll just have to wait longer for the rest to come out.  What do you think, fans?  Read the Mortal Instruments first even though they come later chronologically? 

So that’s what’s on my bookshelf right now.  I can’t wait to start reading!