This Week on The Bookshelf Intruder: A Week of Firsts

This Week on the Bookshelf Intruder rounds up everything that happened on the blog, share-worthy links from around the web, my current reading list, and some offline happenings.

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Last week was spent re-reading and reviewing Stephanie Perkins' books, tweeting about her, and basically daydreaming about the day that I'll finally meet her. All that, just to get sick on the exact same day of the book signing. But you know that already, if you've read my Monday Inspiration post.

What else happened this week? Well, besides my Stephanie Perkins (non)experience, I also read and reviewed Children of Na. It's A. L. Burgess Jr.'s first novel that's a combination of sci-fi and historical fiction and it was an amazing read.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="267"] Want a break from YA, romance or dystopian novels? I recommend this.[/caption]

And then there's Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn which I featured on my first ever Wishlist Wednesday. I'm getting pressured now. I have to read it before October because that's when the movie version (starring Ben Affleck) is coming out. So, yes, I will squeeze it in my long list of to-reads.


It's been a week of firsts, as I also posted my first Stacking the Shelves entry. I've always loved hoarding books but sharing my haul to the world -- to you! -- is even more fun. :) I'm sure I'll look back at these posts a year or two from now and I'll marvel at how fun this all has been. And yes, this is my first weekly recap, too! :)

In other news, book tweeps have been celebrating because of Marie Lu and Colleen Hoover's recent announcements: they're coming to the Philippines!

Another bit of great news for all the Philippines inquirers: yes, I'm visiting the Philippines this fall! Details to come.

— Marie Lu (@Marie_Lu) July 7, 2014

I haven't read Marie Lu's books but they're on my list. Colleen Hoover though -- I have to see her. I absolutely, definitely, completely love Slammed. (But that picture above, is that really Manila? I've never seen it looking like that before.)

And oh, there's a new teaser video for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay!!! :D



So there. Next week, I'll be posting my review of Cinderella Screwed Me Over, which was fantastic and beautiful. I gave it 5 stars on Goodreads and landed on my Favorites shelf so you should watch out for the complete review. :)

I'll be spending the weekend at home, probably reading, cooking, and binge-watching (again). Whatever your plans are, I hope you have a great weekend! :)