Library Loot

 Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and Marg from The Adventures of an Intrepid Reader that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries!

Another "restrained" week.

The Selection

I'm really looking forward to this one. At first I heard some negative reviews, but since it's come out, I've heard more positive reviews. 

What did you get this week?

Top Ten Tuesday: Books Written In The Past 10 Years That I Hope People Are Still Reading In 30 Years

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!

Top Ten Books Written In The Past Ten Years That I Hope People Are Still Reading In 30 Years

1. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. I still talk about this book. I can see myself re-reading it every year. 

2. The Riders of The Apocalypse series by Jackie Morse Kessler. Such a great series. I think everyone should read this series.
3. An Everlasting Meal by Tamar Adler. This book restarted my love of cooking.
4. Across The Universe by Beth Revis. Such a wonderful book. I loved the story and I can't wait for the rest of the series.
5. Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. I still recommend this book to people all the time.
6. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I know people will be still reading this one for years.
7. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. This is the book started me on the locavore path. 
8. The Help by Katheryn Stockett. Another one I'm sure people will be reading for years.
9. Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher. Another book I recommend to everyone.
10. Y: The Last Man by Brian K Vaughn. My favorite graphic novel series. I love the story line and the characters. 


What book do you hope that people will be reading in 30 years?

The Unlikely Disciple by Kevin Roose

I picked up The Unlikely Disciple because I heard good things about it after reading The Year of Living Biblically. I'm glad I did. The Unlikely Disciple was a great read.
Kevin Roose isn't all that dissimilar from me. I'm a liberal. While I had somewhat religious upbringing, I  don't attend services or follow any specific religion now. I certainly believe in people's right to choose their religions but I tend to have friends with similar beliefs to my own. Kevin decides to leave Brown, a college filled with people like himself, and transfer to Liberty University, a college founded by Jerry Fallwell. I had to say I surprised that Kevin wanted to go and present himself as an evangelical Christian or someone who is on that path. I understand that he did that so he could get a more authentic experience but I assumed he'd be outted pretty quickly. I won't spoil it but I was surprised how well his stay at Liberty went. I enjoyed learning about Liberty from an outsiders perspective.
Roose's writing is engaging and amusing. I would definitely read more of his writing. I think those who feel similarly to Roose would enjoy The Unlikely Disciple. Others who shared their thoughts on The Unlikely Disciple: The Captive Reader, Booking Mama, A Patchbook of Books, and Finding Rest.

Weekend Cooking: Egg Surprise

Another pinned recipe. I'm always looking for new ideas for breakfast. When I spied these Egg filled baked potatoes. It seemed like a novel breakfast idea.

I baked the potatoes the night before. I followed her directions pretty closely. I refused to toss the tops of the potatoes. I brushed them with butter and put them on the top of the potatoes. This made it harder to check the egg but that crispy piece of potato was delicious. I would put them on the side of the pan instead next time. I'll also dig more room out of the potato. More room inside the potato means more cheesy goodness.

Weekend Cooking is a chance to share the food love. On Saturday mornings, I'll publish my post -- perhaps a cookbook review or maybe just some favorite food-related quotes.
At anytime during the weekend, if you care to share a similar post, please come on back and hook up with Mr. Linky, so we can read what you have to say. I hope you'll join in when your weekend (or recent) reading or movie watching fits in with the theme. Remember, the definition of Weekend Cooking is free and easy, if you think your post even remotely fits the theme, grab the button and sign in to Mr. Linky.

On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan

I picked up On Chesil Beach after Staci's review. I've avoided McEwan since I've heard he was difficult, unaccessible and his books were depressing. Actually that was just about Atonement. I avoided On Chesil Beach since it was the same author. But Staci made me think twice about avoiding On Chesil Beach and I'm really glad she encouraged me to give it a try.
On Chesil Beach opens with Florence and Edward starting their honeymoon. Both of them are anxious about their wedding night and sex. Florence and Edward are each dealing with crushing anxieties about sex. But they sit there, silently in anguish about having sex for the first time. I kind of wanted to smack both of them. I get that they were from a time period where sex wasn't discussed and Florence had to turn to books to learn about how to be a wife. But they were missing the most important part of any relationship-communication. If one of them had expressed their feelings, the book would have had a different and, in my opinion, more satisfying ending.
But McEwan's writing was so beautiful. I loved how everything was described so precisely. I could see the shingles on the beach. I could hear the birds singing. The writing made Florence and Edward's awkwardness more bearable.
Overall I enjoyed On Chesil Beach. If you enjoy period pieces about marriage like Revolutionary Road then you'd enjoy On Chesil Beach. Others who shared their thoughts about On Chesil Beach: Life In The Thumb, Musings, Lakeside Musing, Life is (not) Beautiful With (out) Books, and Blogging For A Good Book.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

I picked up The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks because I had heard good things about it. I was not disappointed.
For those who don't know, Henrietta Lacks was a woman in the 50's. She had an agressive form of cervical cancer. Unbeknownst to her, doctors at John Hopskins took some of her cells and used those cells to study cancer, HIV, polio, and countless other illnesses. Her family had no idea that her cells were being used for research and to make new drugs. Skloot took great pains to learn about Henrietta from her family and try to recreate as much of Henrietta's life as she could. This is unlike so many nonfiction books. This is the kind of nonfiction you want to read. It's deeply engaging. Skloot makes the Lacks family jump off the page. I could really feel for the Lacks. I deeply admire Henrietta's contribution to science. I'm sad that she nor her family were informed or asked about her donation.
I really enjoyed learning about Henrietta. I also enjoyed learning about how her cells contributed to advances in science. I would really recommend The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to anyone. Others who shared their thoughts about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Lit and Life, My Books. My Life, Olduvai Reads, and Take Me Away.

Library Loot

 Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and Marg from The Adventures of an Intrepid Reader that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries!

I have trouble walking into a library and not walking out with a few books.

And Then There Were None

For the Fill In The Gaps challenge.

The Thorn And The Blossom

This one looked interesting. I couldn't resisting picking it up.

Threads and Flames

I spotted this one on the YA shelf. It's about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Sounded good.

What did you pick this week?

Top Ten Tuesday: Blogs/Sites You Read That AREN'T about Books

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!

Top Ten Blogs/Sites You Read That AREN"T About Books

1. ...love, Maegan-Probably one of the first fashion bloggers I started following. I love her honesty, her DIYs, and her style. She's gorgeous and funny.
2. And Then She Saved-I've started reading Anna's blog within the last year or so. Even since I've gotten more serious about paying off my debt. Her story really helps me.
3. Peanut Butter Fingers-I love Julie's outlook on life. She's healthy and active and encourages her readers to be the same while enjoying life. Her posts about food and exercise are worth reading daily.
4. Simply Frugal Mom-Erin's site is filled with great ways to save you time and money. Erin figures out how to save money at the store and save time at home so you can do more enjoyable activities.
5. Already Pretty-Each day Sally posts her outfits. She enjoys helping people find clothes that suit their body type. She also posts about improving body image. 
6. Confections of a Foodie Bride-I pin a lot of her recipes. I've made a ton of her cookie recipes.
7. Not Martha-Plenty of DIYs, recipes, and life hacking advice.
8. Forty 20 Four-Micah and Catherine are a local couple that share about their trips and their home renovations.
9. Food. Fitness. Fashion-Allie's blog name says it all. Plus her honesty about her struggles is refreshing.
10. Playing House-Amy posts great recipes. Plus she's a sweetie.

Weekend Cooking: Trail Mix Balls

I made quinoa on Saturday but didn't use it. I turned to Pinterest to find ways to use it up. I had pinned this Trail Mix Ball recipe from Eat, Live, Run previously. I made a few tweaks based on the ingredients I had in my house and came up with these:

I followed her recipe pretty closely except I left out the coconut, subbed flax seeds for the sunflower seeds and used raisins instead of dried cranberries. They are pretty yummy. I'll definitely be making these again.

Weekend Cooking is a chance to share the food love. On Saturday mornings, I'll publish my post -- perhaps a cookbook review or maybe just some favorite food-related quotes.
At anytime during the weekend, if you care to share a similar post, please come on back and hook up with Mr. Linky, so we can read what you have to say. I hope you'll join in when your weekend (or recent) reading or movie watching fits in with the theme. Remember, the definition of Weekend Cooking is free and easy, if you think your post even remotely fits the theme, grab the button and sign in to Mr. Linky.

Library Loot

 Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and Marg from The Adventures of an Intrepid Reader that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries!

For anyone who was impressed by my restraint last week, see how restrained I was this week! Ha!

As Shadows Fade

I think this is the last in the Gardella Vampire series.

Bought

I had this one hanging out on my tbr list. 

Tropic Of Cancer

For the Fill In The Gaps challenge.

Mindless Eating

I read about this one on The Rich Life (on a Budget). I thought it might have some good tips.

The Opposite of Love

Another one from my tbr list.

The Mammoth Book Of Vampire Romance

There's a Gardella Vampire short story in here. Plus it sounds interesting. 

What did you get this week?

Weekend Cooking: Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

Another recipe I pinned! I love actually using the recipes I pin on Pinterest rather than just staring at them wistfully!

Tai and I love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. After any holiday, I'll stop at Target or Rite Aid to pick up any form of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups that are on sale. In fact we have peanut butter bunnies leftover from Easter. So when I saw I can make a homemade version, I had to try it. The one stumbling block for me was coconut oil. I'd never used it before and didn't have any. I've heard the wonders of coconut oil but never gave it a try. In fact, Linda convinced me with this post (and some email encouragement) to try coconut oil.

Here's the final result:

Copycat Resse's Peanut Butter Eggs

from Chocolate Covered Katie

1/4 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp agave 

2 tbsp coconut oil

Mix peanut butter and sugar together. When it's crumbly, form little balls with the pb/sugar mix. You can flatten them out or make balls. It's your choice. Once you have the balls/eggs, put them on a wax or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Freeze for an hour or so.

Mix cocoa powder, agave and coconut oil together. You might have to microwave the coconut oil if it's solid. Once it resembles chocolate sauce, you are ready to dip. I found a fork to be the easiest way to dip candy, but keep a spoon handy in case you need to pour some chocolate over top. 

I dipped the balls twice, freezing in between each time. Tai wanted more chocolate and thinks I should triple dip next time. We both thought they were a delicious alternative. I don't think they taste exactly like Reese's but it's pretty close!

Weekend Cooking is a chance to share the food love. On Saturday mornings, I'll publish my post -- perhaps a cookbook review or maybe just some favorite food-related quotes.
 I hope you'll join in when your weekend (or recent) reading or movie watching fits in with the theme. Remember, the definition of Weekend Cooking is free and easy, if you think your post even remotely fits the theme, grab the button and sign in to Mr. Linky.

Loss by Jackie Morse Kessler

I’ve been loving the Riders of The Apocalypse series so it was a no brainer for me to pick up Loss. Man, Loss broke my heart. It was a difficult book for me to read but well worth it.
In Loss, we meet Billy Ballard. Bill’s got a double whammy-bullying and a grandfather with Alzheimer’s. Two things I know a lot about. From the time I was eight to when I went to college, I was bullied. I related to Billy’s desire to skip school, play sick. I dreaded going to school. I enjoyed the learning part, but the taunting made my life almost unbearable. Adults told me to avoid my tormenters, ignore the problem. That never worked. Bullies knew I was an easy mark and sought me out. My parents told me to defend myself, not with fists, but with words. But words failed me when a bully taunted me. I always thought of a retort hours later. Miraculously, in college, the words found me at the right time and I was able to stand up for myself. So Billy’s story about being bullied resonated with me.

Secondly, Billy’s grandpa has Alzheimer’s. My mom had Alzheimer’s for the last 15 years of her life. It was heartbreaking for me to see her lose herself over time. Billy’s grandfather didn’t recognize Billy and sometimes would become violent just like my mom. I could understand how Billy could be angry at his grandfather who was no longer his grandfather.

The first half of the book was very upsetting for me. I purposely don’t read books with characters who have memory loss. It’s too hard for me. I almost did not finish Loss.  But I remembered how difficult the other books (Hunger and Rage) were to read (although either of them touched a personal nerve) and pushed through. I’m really glad I did. Loss is such a well written book. It really puts you in Billy’s shoes and how taking the role of Pestilence gave him the strength to stand up for himself.  

I highly recommend Loss as well as the other books in The Riders of The Apocalypse series. Others who shared their thoughts on Loss: The Book Smugglers, Two Chicks on A Book, Wicked Awesome Books, and All Of Everything.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Somehow I missed reading The Giver as a child, but I'm glad I was able to read it now. I could really see how it influenced current dystopian books.
I found the community where Jonas lives to be creepy. And rightfully so the community has developed to keep it's occupants safe. In order to stay safe, the members of the community have no choices. Obey the rules and stay safe or be released from the community. Being released isn't preferable. Not being part of a community is a terrible thing. You might have to fend for yourself unless another community takes you in. Each person in Jonas' community has a job and they perform their jobs knowing that it helps the community. I liked the idea that everyone had a purpose and everyone worked hard for the community, but at the same time, I felt the community robbed its residents of so much joy.  The community reminded me a lot of the Godspeed, the ship in Across The Universe. A lot of the same conflicts were in The Giver. Does taking away choice lead to a more peaceful society? How do we stop conflict and end people's suffering?
I felt bad for Jonas. So young, only twelve and given such grown up tasks. But Jonas had a lot of heart. He was willing to risk so much to help others. I found his kind spirit touching. I liked The Giver. He didn't agree with what was being done but he had been silent for so long. I enjoyed his relationship with Jonas and how it developed.
The Giver was very thought provoking. And for such a short book (179 pages) had a lot to say. I think this is a great book for all ages. If you missed this one as a child, do pick it up. Others who shared their thoughts about The Giver: My Guilty Obsession, Writing Though Rose Tinted Glasses, (K)atty at Law, and A Nook Full Of Books.

Library Loot

 Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and Marg from The Adventures of an Intrepid Reader that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries!

Insurgent

Yes, just one for me this week but what a great one. I cannot wait to start this one. 

What did you get this week?

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Favorite Quotes From Books

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!

Each week we will post a new Top Ten list  that one of our bloggers here at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join. All we ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment. Have fun with it! It's a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers.

Top Ten Favorite Quotes From Books

1. “We mortals, men and women, devour many a disappointment between breakfast and dinner-time; keep back the tears and look a little pale about the lips, and in answer to inquiries say, "Oh, nothing!" Pride helps; and pride is not a bad thing when it only urges us to hide our hurts -- not to hurt others.” —Middlemarch by George Eliot

2. “Secrets have power. And that power diminishes when they are shared, so they are best kept and kept well. Sharing secrets, real secrets, important ones, with even one other person, will change them. Writing them down is worse, because who can tell how many eyes might see them inscribed on paper, no matter how careful you might be with it. So it's really best to keep your secrets when you have them, for their own good, as well as yours.” ― Erin Morgenstern, The Night Circus

3. “This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ― Julia Child, My Life in France

4. “It's a book, jackass.” ― Lane Smith, It's a Book

5.  “Do you think I am an automaton? — a machine without feelings? and can bear to have my morsel of bread snatched from my lips, and my drop of living water dashed from my cup? Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! — I have as much soul as you — and full as much heart! And if God had gifted me with some beauty and much wealth, I should have made it as hard for you to leave me, as it is now for me to leave you. I am not talking to you now through the medium of custom, conventionalities, nor even of mortal flesh: it is my spirit that addresses your spirit; just as if both had passed through the grave, and we stood at God's feet, equal — as we are!” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

6. “Continue your quest by taking the test

Yes, but what test? What test was I supposed to take? The Kobayashi Maru? The Pepsi Challenge? Could the clue have been any more vague?” ― Ernest Cline, Ready Player One


7. “Great meals rarely start at points that all look like beginnings. They usually pick up where something else leaves off. This is how most of the best things are made - imagine if the world had to begin from scratch each dawn: a tree would never grow, nor would we ever get to see the etchings of gentle rings on a clamshell... Meals' ingredients must be allowed to topple into one another like dominos. Broccoli stems, their florets perfectly boiled in salty water, must be simmered with olive oil and eaten with shaved Parmesan on toast; their leftover cooking liquid kept for the base for soup, studded with other vegetables, drizzled with good olive oil, with the rind of the Parmesan added for heartiness. This continuity is the heart and soul of cooking.” ― Tamar Adler, An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace

8. “It's difficult to focus on my studies when my best friend is struggling to get through the hour."
He hesitated. "So I'm your best friend now?"
My cheeks heated, and I shrugged. "It was between you and Sarit, and you have the piano. She just has honey.” ― Jodi Meadows, Incarnate


9. “You are about as covert as a sledgehammer.” ― Gail Carriger, Soulless

10. “Do you ever wonder if what you look at is the same thing everyone else is seeing?'

He went even stiller at her side. 'Sometimes I'm sure it isn't the same...but that's not so bad is it? Seeing the world in a different way?'
Creative vision creates art' he motioned around the gallery 'that shows the rest of the world a new angle. That's a beautiful thing.” ― Melissa Marr, Ink Exchange

I had fun doing this one. Thanks to Goodreads for making this an easy one.

For All The Tea In China by Sarah Rose

I chose to read For All The Tea In China for the Foodies Read 2 Challenge. I thought it might be interesting to learn more about tea. While I did learn a lot, the most important thing is I don't care for botany.
For All The Tea In China is about how England stole tea plants from China in order to grow tea in India. England didn't want to keep paying higher prices for Chinese tea so they figured they'd grow their own. Tea was growing in India but it didn't taste like Chinese tea so English tea drinkers didn't want it. England wanted green and black tea which had to be stolen from China and forced to grow in India.
While learning about how England stole the tea seeds and tea plants was interesting, all the facts about the plants themselves was a little boring to me. But this is a great book to describe the Chinese countryside in the 1840's. Most Chinese living inland had never seen a European man before. And China was closed to Europeans. So Robert Fortune was in a unique position to learn about the Chinese. Sadly he was more interested in the tea than the people or those stories were lost.
If you want to learn how India got into the tea business or how China grew tea in the 1800's, then this a good book for you. Others who shared their thoughts on For All The Tea In China: Fantastic Teacup, Enthusiastic Whimsy, and A Cineaste's Bookshelf.
This is my fifth read for the Foodies Read 2 Challenge.

Weekend Cooking: Dijon Chicken Linguine with Mushrooms

Weekend Cooking is a chance to share the food love. On Saturday mornings, I'll publish my post -- perhaps a cookbook review or maybe just some favorite food-related quotes.
At anytime during the weekend, if you care to share a similar post, please come on back and hook up with Mr. Linky, so we can read what you have to say. I hope you'll join in when your weekend (or recent) reading or movie watching fits in with the theme. Remember, the definition of Weekend Cooking is free and easy, if you think your post even remotely fits the theme, grab the button and sign in to Mr. Linky.


Today's recipe comes from Pinterest. I pinned this one a while ago because it sounded delicious. I'm a sucker for anything with dijon mustard. I love dijon mustard and I usually have a couple of bottles on hand. Since I got mushrooms in this week's Full Circle delivery, I decided it was time to try it.

Uh, I could have drank the sauce. It was amazing. The chicken was moist and the flavors were delicious. I wish I had let the sauce the get a little thicker. Perhaps add a bit of flour next time? 

The Recipe:

From Rock Recipes

fresh linguine, cooked
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chanterelle mushrooms
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds

4 oz white white

2 cups whipping cream

3 tbs dijon mustard

salt and pepper to taste


Heat oil in a large pan. Add garlic, allowing it become fragrant. Salt and pepper the chicken, adding it to the pan. Fry chicken til cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add wine to the pan. I used a Chardonnay. Simmer until reduced by half. Add cream, mustard, and more salt and pepper as needed. Stir to combine. Simmer til thickened. Then add mushrooms and chicken back to pan simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve over pasta. I forgot to add the almonds but I'm sure they would have been good too. 

Library Loot

 Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Claire from The Captive Reader and Marg from The Adventures of an Intrepid Reader that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link it using the Mr. Linky any time during the week. And of course check out what other participants are getting from their libraries!

Drive

We recently saw the movie. We both really enjoyed it so I picked up the book.

The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks

I've heard so much about this one. I hope to get to it before it has to go back.

Loss

Yay! The next in the Riders of the Apocalypse. 

What did you get this week? 

Top Ten Tuesday: Books You'd Like To See Made Into A Movie

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists!

Each week we will post a new Top Ten list  that one of our bloggers here at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join. All we ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment. Have fun with it! It's a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers.

Top Ten Books You'd Like To See Made Into A Movie

1. Ready Player One-When am I going to shut up about this book? Probably never! The story, the characters. I can totally see this in a movie. It looks like the movie might come out in 2014.
2. Divergent-I think this would be excellent movie. Plenty of action and a great story as well. Looks like this one is in development and should be coming out in 2015.
3. Feed (Newsflesh #1)-Again more action and a great story line. 
4. The Passage-And more zombies. Looks like they are adapting the book for a script.
5. The Splendor Falls- While I was reading it, I thought it should be a movie. Another great story with a supernatural twist.
6. Will Grayson, Will Grayson-This one would be so funny. And I'd love to see Tiny Cooper on the screen.
7. The Wicked Lovely series-I think the whole series would make great movies. I'd love to see my favorite fey on the screen. Looks like this one is in development but no scheduled date. 
8. The Scorpio Races-Another great story with plenty of action. I know the movies rights were picked up fo this one. I hope it makes it to the big screen.
9. Roses-This sweeping tale of Texas families begs to made into a movie. 
10. Boneshaker-Tai let me know that this one is on it's way to being a movie. 

What books would you like to see made into the movie?