Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

Yet another book that captured me.
There are some books you read and know, it will forever be in your head. This is one of those books.
I was told Colleen Hoover is an amazing writer. That her writing is breath taking. This is the first book by Colleen I have read and all this is true and so much more.
The storyline is your average boy saves girl. Boy and girl fall in love but boy has girlfriend. Yet its not.
Sydney sits on her porch and listens to this mysterious boy......Ridge.......play his guitar every night at 8 pm. Ridge sees her singing along. Lyrics he didn't make up and he needs them. What does any sane person do. Write on a piece of paper their number telling the person to text them. You have a question.
Luck for Ridge, Sydney does. Sydney sends Ridge lyrics that Ridge loves. He thinks they are amazing. Though they didn't help him through his writing block they did however, find him his angel sent to earth just for him.
Sydney is left in the dark for a week, when she finally gets a response. Ridge thanks Sydney, as well as drops the bomb that her boyfriend is cheating on her. One birthday hour later, a rain down pour, loosing her purse, and many tears later, Sydney ends up at Ridge's apartment.
We find out more about Ridge and it defines him.
Slowly Ridge and Sydney fall in love. But how does that work when Ridge is taken by his long lasting girl he says he will never leave.
As much as my fingers want to keep going and spoil the crap out of you I wont. Maybe...this sounds amazing. Maybe.....it doesn't sound interesting. Either way the writing is the most beautiful thing I have ever read. Simply a master piece.
Maybe.....you should go pick it up right now......just sayin.

The Evolution of eBooks and their Affect

The first eReader,known as the Softbook was release in 1998. Few people were interested in it because it was expensive. Later, in 2,000 when Stephan King's book, Ride the Bullet, was released exclusivly in eBook form but only for a little while. Many people warmed up to the eReader. As more people became interested in this new device more companies adapted and made their own verstion of the eReader. Some of these companies included Barnes and Noble, Sony, Amazon. Shortly, in 2009 Amazon was offering the Kindle to 100 different countries. 

As eReaders became more popular so did eBooks. Hardcopy book sales decreased as ebooks increased. This caused competition and for example Borders going out of the market.

Smart phones also helped eBooks grow. It became so easy to hit the purchase button and start reading the book right then and there rather than doing things the "old fastioned way"-my particular favorite.

In 2010 eBooks surpassed Hardcopies. For every 100 books that were purchased, 180 eBooks were  sold. Throughout that year eBooks sold 3x more books than hardcopies did. In 2011 hardcovers in each quarter of the year made around $123.3 million and ebooks sold were almost double that at $233.1 million.

These number have picked up speed. over the years. As time went on eReader prices became more affordable allowing many other people to purchase one. Then the eBook sales increased yet again.

Many people wonder where this is going to leave the books. The physical ones. 

I believe one day, we wont be able to go to a bookstore and pick out a book. Or log onto amazon to buy a book, then impatiently wait for it to come, checking our mailbox everyday, excited to tear open the box or pull off the tab. I think that one day we will only have eBooks. Probably not in my lifetime, but one day because as technology improves, everything else does with it.

If we only buy eBooks, places like Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Chapters would no longer supply the world with physical books. If that happened, those of us who prefer hardcopies wouldn't able to find them for a decent price because those prices would skyrocket. Eventually, our used bookstores will run dry and go out of business. Would our librarys stay open? This is a great question. Would people still be interested in them when they could get the book they need in their hands in under a minute. Or would we have eLibraries? Most libraries already have this kind of system, but mostly have hardcopies. Can you imagine not having those excited days once a week of going to the library and feeling like Belle from Beauty and the Beast, having a relationship with the staff and browsing for hours. Everything would change.

I truly dread this day and hope it doesn't come in my life time. I hope for future generation too. Because can you imagine handing a child a book, having them looking up to you saying, "What is this Grandma?"

Don't Look Back By Jennifer L. Armentrout

"Don't look back........you won't like that you find."

This is the time of the year when the temperature finally starts cooling down, the leaves start changing color and falling to the ground, and the wind whistles. But for us bookloves, its also the time to find some disturbing, yet frightening books. Its the time when we bring out our creepy , and scavenge the shelves for books to satisfy our hunger for this exact time of the year.
It time for Halloween. Lucky for you, I found the perfect book.

Samantha finds herself walking along a road, with no recollection of who she is or what happened the night before.

Samantha is thrown into this world full of surprises and is forced to pick up the pieces. As her first week "home" goes by she figures out who she use to be-and she doesn't like a bit of it.
The old Samantha was mean-just to be on top, along with her friends. Her best friend was more like a frenemy. Her perfect boyfriend; was clingy, there were no butterflies. At least not with him........
If only Samantha could remember what happened that night she might be able to move on. There is someone who doesn't want her to remember. Threatening notes leads Samantha to wondering, could this be Cassie's murderer? Was Samantha suppose to die along with Cassie and why did this person want them dead?


This book is my definition of a perfect Halloween read. Suspenseful, intriguing, and keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. This was my first Jennifer L. Armentrout book and it for sure, won't be my last! Her writing is gripping; will take hold of you and won't let you go.
I gave this book a 5/5 stars. It is definitely going to make it to my top 14 reads of 2014 and is my favorite book I read in September. I highly encourage you to pick it up, even if this genera isnt your favorite, this should make everyones top book lists of the year!

Buy Don't Look Back today-just in time for Halloweenhttp://www.amazon.com/Dont-Look-Back-Jennifer-Armentrout-ebook/dp/B00GSZHYK0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412454412&sr=8-1&keywords=dont+look+back

BookTrailer for Don't Look Back. A summary of the book with some dramatic background music.

Perfection.

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Q&A YOUNGADULTBOOKSFOREVER

Hey fellow book worms! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. The flow of school has been making me busier than ever before!
Today I am going to answer your questions that you asked during my giveaway. Thank you to all who participated!

Q- Have you read the Vampire Academy series? If not, you should definitely give them a try. :) (@frostbite2015)
A- I own the whole series. All 6 of them plus the add on series are kind of intimidating. I try to only read one series at a time. I have heard such amazing things about the series and hope to read them soon!

Q- What is the last book you read? (@booksonthedaily)
A- I just finished Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout. This book was creepy and the writing was amazing. 5/5 stars you should defiantly pick it up! Expecially in time for Halloween!

Q- What books do you find it hardest to get through? (@whimsybookowl)
A- In the YA world? Probably destopian. I love them but at times there is just too much going on and it makes it hard to get through. And YA fantasy or just fantasy in general. I don't like it and can't get into it for the most part. But throughout all books? Besides textbooks? Probably adult books minus contemporary adult books. Their hard to follow at times.

Q- What is one book you read and wanted to like but just couldn't? (@piano_girl94)
A- There are a few. If I read a book that is hyped up  I expect to get a lot out of that book and for it to be amazing. Some that I didn't like that everyone else did are: Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins, The Archives by Victoria Swab.  I may try them again or the sequels. I still own them all, so there is a chance.

Q-  If you had to give up one of your favorite books by law, what book would you pick? (@mrsjeffers2010)
A- Well.....the government doesn't know my favorite book. I would lie of course! Say The Hobbit. It would be like Fahrenheit 451by Ray Bradbury all over again! In the context of the question though, my favorite book, well my most recent would probably be either Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout or Since you've Been Gone by Morgan Matson. Both amazing books! I would be very sad to see them go.

Q- Who is your favorite author? (@sapphirepheonix & @jordynwal_00)
A- When I am asked this I think about authors who have never disappointed me and I loved every thing I have read from them. I think of Kody Keplinger, Jennifer Brown, Simone Elkeles, Katie McGarry, Lauren Oliver. These are just a few that I have read 3 or more, of each of their books and they never have disappointed me. All amazing authors!

Q-  One is one life altering book and why? (@starshine773)
A- I am into books about real society problems so I have a few. I will list them and a brief summary so you will understand what I mean by society problems. The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams is about a girl forced to marry her 65ish year old Uncle.
Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott about a girl stolen and for years raped and doesn't eat because the man won't let her be over 100 pounds, he want her to be his "little girl." Little girl my a- food into her. Hate List by Jennifer Brown is about a school shooting.
Between Shades of Gray by Rita Sepetys is about a girl around the same time Hitler came to power but her dictator was Stalin. You watch her live in a concentration camp and its life changing. Maybe One Day by Meslissa Kantor is like The Fault in Our Stars exept its with best friends instead of soul mates. I pictured my best friend this whole book and it was eye opening. I love her writing and character voice.
Tease Amanda Maciel is about a girl who commits suicide and these 2 friends/frienamies are left with consequences, pain some regret. There are flashbacks and you can see what they did and form your own opinions, put yourself in any of the characters place. Lots of thinking and processing.
This Star Won't Go Out by Esther Earl and John Green it about Esther Earl the girl John dedicated The Fault in Our Stars to and her story. Its her diary entry's and blogs her parents wrote during her sick times. It was beautiful. At the end I felt like I really knew Ester and she was someone I thought I would be great friends with if I ever met. Then I cried realizing I would never meet her.
These books all were amazing. Please read them. This is one of my favorite types of read. I think serious topics need to be wrote about more and brought to peoples attention. Its interesting to see also what it's like to be in that kind of situation. Not interesting but just something you should think about. I believe my opinions are so strong because I have gone through all the "what if" questions. Sorry about the rant but again, something I love to read, talk and think about.

Q- What book changed your view on life? (@ahgelicaosales)
A- Again, the list above. These books make me think in a way that you don't usually do. For example yes, it would be terrible to be in a school shooting but reading Hate List showed me what its like and how everyone hates you and the emotional trauma. Its all there. Not just for this book but all the ones above and lots I haven't even mentioned. Those books are good reads for the brain and heart.

Q- How many books do you own? (@amynickmanscott)
A- Too many to count! Honestly, I am getting a new bookshelf that you can see the basics of what it looks like on my Instagram @youngadultbooksforever out of sturdy wood and brick and its going to cover half of one of my walls. Its going to be a library in my room and I will put up pictures once its done. So lots of books! Probably like 500-700. Somewhere around there if I had to guess.

Q-  Who are some of your book boyfriends?(@samanthannicole___)
A- Well currently Carson Ortiz from Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout. (Sorry I keep mentioning this book but, its amazing) You know we met at the library a few weeks ago and after I read his pages if you know what I mean, there's no turning back. He's so nice and sweet to Sam with all she is going through. I just want him to come to my house and kiss me! He's adorable. To be honest I have a ton of book boyfriends because its easy for me to fall but, what can a book lover say, ya know?

Thanks for all the question! If you think of any more questions leave them below or on Instagram posts. Whatever works I will find them and answer them! I plan on doing this Q&A type blog once a month!
Also, I know I haven't been posting but from now on I plan on posting on Mondays and Fridays all book related content. Those days are for sure! With a possibility of more if you want and if I have time. Is there anything you want me to blog about? Please let me know!
Thanks for reading! Comments and feedback are always welcome!

GoodReads; What its all about, tips, benefits, and add me as your friend!

Are you familiar with GoodReads? If yes, skip to the bottom of the page. If the question-What is GoodReads- just popped into your head no worries, I will explain everything and by the end, you will be signing yourself up, and have something new to consume your time!

If you are an avid reader, and don't have a GoodReads account, I highly suggest you get one! GoodReads is a site where you can keep track of what your currently reading, what you want to read and what you have read.
Many people, including myself, get to the end of the year and wonder what have I been reading this whole year? This site helps with this problem. It tracks the day you started the book and the day you ended it. You can also rate the book 1-5 stars depending on how well you liked it and you can write a review. You can make the review as general as you want or as descriptive as you want. I find that if you write a very detailed review, you can go back and read the highlights and be ready for the next book in the series, a book in the same world/story but another chracters point of view, or even another book by the same author. Super helpful and a time saver!
Also on GoodReads you can become friends on GoodReads with your friends, classmates, family members etc and see what they are reading or what they have read or plan to read. I love this factor because I can see what my friends/family enjoyed or didn't enjoy. Book stalk your friends and family-a bookworms dream.
Just like Facebook, Instagram and other social networks you can see whats new with your friends. What they have added or how far along they are in a specific book and you can comment on these statuses. Get them excited to read a book on their TBR pile or encourage them, you promise the book gets better.
When you are finished with a book and mark it as Read, and you really enjoyed it you can suggest it to certain friends by checking their names. This allows you and other people to have a recommended list from friends and what they think you will enjoy.
If you don't know what to read next you can get lists of books you might enjoy based off of books you have read or a certain genera you like.
GoodReads can send you emails of new books coming out for the month from your favorite genera/s, author/s, and publishing companies.
Also you can enter to win giveaways in your favorite genera/s. You can enter as many giveaways as you want to and if you win they will send the book right to your house.
You can set reading goals. When you set goals it will tell you how far along you are with your goal with a percent sign and how many more books you need to read to make your goal. It will tell you how many books a month you have to read if you want to make your goal in the certain amount of months you have left in the year.
You can join a group, maybe one that reads a book a month out of your favorite genera. This way you can finally have someone to talk to about reading! Or you could make a group with some friends a read a book together every so often and talk about it. Discuss each chapter together and different elements of the book.
Another helpful tip if to get the GoodReads App. If you read on your phone get your books and app in sync and it will automatically update after you read and tell you and your friends the percentage you are through the book you are reading.
There are so many more helpful things about GoodReads that I have missed but as you can tell, for a bookworm this is a site sent from heaven. It has so many positives elements that can help with your reading overall and I highly suggest it!
Get all your friends on the Goodreads train and make reading fun for them too!



Be friends with me and follow what I read at:
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13961855-erin-stephens

To sign up and get your own account go to
www.goodreads.com

Happy reading!
Erin

The Merciless By Danielle Vega

Wow! This book blew me away! Let me give you a little bit of a back story.
Summer began and I was excited for more reading time. As the summer went on I stopped reading as much. I got into a big reading slump. I just got back yesterday from a trip to New York City where I went to the Strand 2 times. I got the Merciless for $9 thinking that it was a new release and I was excited because it was about torture, something I rarely read. Actually I never do. It was going to be something different. When I started I couldn't stop. This book was intense and I was always on the edge of my seat. So I read it in 2 days and got yelled at many times to "Stop reading". Oops.
This book was 5/5 for me. Many people didn't enjoy this book because of the torture aspect, but that is what made this book different. If you cant handle that kind of stuff don't read the book because you wont enjoy it. If you like horror please read this book!
The Merciless is about a girl named Sofia who is new to town. She meets a girl named Brooklyn and they hit it off in the lunchroom. Sofia is torn between Brooklyn and a group of girls I would call the Popular Girls. Riley, the head of the 3 girls in the group of popular girls comes up with the idea for Sofia to spy on Brooklyn to figure out why  Brooklyn stopped being friends with them when they got into high school. So Sofia goes to Brooklyn's party and hangs out with a boy named Charlie.
Sofia sees Brooklyn kissing Riley's boyfriend so she runs and runs until she gets to Riley's house and tells her. Riley is very upset. She says they need to help Brooklyn because she is evil. Sofia says yes. Little does she know Riley's idea of helping Brooklyn is a exorcism.
This book had me constantly turning pages. I was always at the edge of my seat from around page 90 mostly. I had to put this book down a few times to just calm myself down and tell myself it was just a book just a book just a book.
If you enjoy horror I highly recommend this book!
ALSO there is going to to more to this series so don't worry when you see the cliff hanger.
This book came out June 12, 2014.
Buy it today: http://www.amazon.com/Merciless-Danielle-Vega-ebook/dp/B00G3L1D6K/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412444310&sr=1-1&keywords=the+merciless

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog for my instagram page YoungAdultBooksForever.
I have so many plans for this blog and I am so excited to get them started!
Here are my goals for the year
 1. Read AT LEAST one book a week and AT LEAST 5 books a month. 4 book out of the month I will choose and one of the books will be a viewers choice that you guys want me to read and review. See my thoughts on etc.
 2. Blog AT LEAST 1-2 times a week. One of the will be about the book I read that week and the other something fun that is book related. 
3. Post on this #bookstagram 5 times a week. If can be anything book related.
 4. Do lots of giveaways for my awesome followers!!<33 
5. Have fun with it! 
Let me know your thoughts! I am always interested! 
Erin