If you liked Veronica Mars, then read The Liar Society by Lisa and Laura Roecker

If you are lucky enough to have discovered the gloriousness that is the spunky, sarcastic, and lovable Veronica Mars that you know that it being canceled after three seasons was a crime. Have no fear! There's a trilogy out there that can you back a little of that Veronica Mars fix.

I don't know if it was my two day marathon quest to watch the first season of Veronica Mars but when I got to reading The Liar Society I saw the similarities popping up everywhere. To find The Liar Society Trilogy was pure luck so this is for all of those fans out there who's missing their favorite person.

In The Liar Society Kate's best friend died a year ago in an accidental fire but Kate's not so sure about that "accident" part. Then poof! She gets an e-mail by said dead best friend saying that she is indeed alive and she needs her help.

This Girl's Got Some Spunk!

Kate's attitude changes completely after the death of her best friend. She's seen as an outcast and the enemy by everyone including her former friend Maddie. She's tired of feeling different in her classmates and parent's eyes. She decides to do something radical to change her look and feel like she's more of herself but a new version too so she dies her hair pink. It's a little more of a change than Veronica's change from her goody-two-shoes look to her sassy-come-at-me look but you get the point. Not only does Kate's look change but her personality changes too. Gone is the naive, innocent girl and in comes that snarky, gutsy new Kate ready to take on her dead? best friend's mystery.

"I can't help it - God made me fabulous"

Speaking of dead best friend's while reading the book and figuring out the characters you discover what type of person Kate's best friend, Grace, is. She was the center of the world for Kate and her former friend Maddie. Grace was a loud, carefree, very flirtatious girl with a bad boy boyfriend. Sound familiar? She was wild which made her a wonder in the eyes of her more conservative friends. They followed her around. She encompassed such a large part of their lives that when she was gone they both couldn't handle it. Maddie went to seek other friend's to follow around and Kate was cast aside feeling the pain of her best friend's death every day. She cannot get over it like her parents want her to. No, she goes the Veronica Mars way and starts snooping an investigating her friend's disappearance. That quote above by the way was said by Veronica's best friend Lily. 

Anything for a Good Mystery

Yes, there is a loner boy that Kate starts "befriending" but no unfortunately he's not the Logan we all wish for. There is still a great mystery filled with its own conspiracies and even secret societies. Kate does have a best friend who works in the school's office. Seth gets her some files when she needs them but not just because of his loyalty to her like our Wallace but because he's undeniably in love with her. With his mouth always filled with food that unfortunately is visible at times and his goofy behavior I don't think we will be seeing heart pounding moments between him and Kate any time soon. More than anything you will see a mystery that twists and turns which will have you biting your nails in anticipation throughout. Crazy things happen to Kate all the time. Usually nothing goes right for her but she will forever seek out justice for her friend and bring down everyone and anyone who opposes her. And that is why ladies and gentlemen I love this trilogy and recommend it highly to all those who know and love Veronica Mars. It may not be exactly the same but the Liar Society's similarities and its own mystery provide a perfect escape into the investigative world filled with lies, secrets, and a girl determined to find out the truth.

Adriana Garcia @ She's Got Books On Her Mind

If you liked Rebecca Movie or TV Series, then read Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier

I was first introduced to Daphne DuMaurier's "Rebecca" through my monthly book club (not too long ago). I fell in love with it instantly because it was unlike any book I've ever read. Before I started going to book club(s), I mostly stuck to my favorite genres; fantasy, science fiction, romance and fiction. However, book club has broadened my horizons and opened me up to a whole new world of books. Although we've read some stinkers, we've discovered some lovely hidden gems, "Rebecca" being one of many.

This classic novel has been adapted into three movie versions. The first was a 1940's Alfred Hitchcock adaptation, then came a 1970's four part miniseries and finally a made-for-TV film in 1997. I had the opportunity to watch the 1997 version starring Emilia Fox. Although a beautifully crafted film (in its own right), watching the story on screen was not nearly as enjoyable as reading the book. Being a foodie, one of my favorite parts in the book was reading the meal descriptions. Anytime Mr. and Mrs. DeWinter sat down for a meal or afternoon tea, I could almost smell the aroma of what they were eating. The movie was unable to capture these magical moments the way my imagination did.

When we first meet (the second) Mrs. DuWinter, she is young, meek and quite naive. As the story progresses, you see her slowly transitioning into a strong assertive woman. It is not until close to the end of the story, you see that she has matured and gained some self-confidence. However, the movie did not portray her in such a way. She is strong, independent and inquisitive right from the beginning. The beauty of the novel was reading about her coming of age into womanhood, and this transition is nowhere to be seen on screen.

One of the reasons I did not like the movie was because I loved the book so much. Subconsciously, I had high expectations for the movie and was disappointed by what I saw. Nevertheless, I would highly recommend the novel "Rebecca" to anyone who loves reading, (especially women). The unnamed heroine in "Rebecca" starts off as shy and quiet, but grows into a fine woman as the story moves forward. From some of the modern day books I have read, it is evident that today's literary female "role models" have started to go downhill. I can see fans of Jane Austen really enjoying this book. The book has a very traditional setting, but it's easy to get lost in the story. Even though it is old fashioned, it's very enjoyable and does a good job of celebrating womanhood. Once you put it down, you will have a hard time not feeling proud and blessed about being a woman.

{Trailer Sunday} Shadowlands by Kate Brian

Rory Miller had one chance to fight back and she took it. Rory survived… and the serial killer who attacked her escaped. Now that the infamous Steven Nell is on the loose, Rory must enter the witness protection with her father and sister, Darcy, leaving their friends and family without so much as a goodbye. 

Starting over in a new town with only each other is unimaginable for Rory and Darcy. They were inseparable as children, but now they can barely stand each other. As the sisters settle in to Juniper Landing, a picturesque vacation island, it seems like their new home may be just the fresh start they need. They fall in with a group of beautiful, carefree teens and spend their days surfing, partying on the beach, and hiking into endless sunsets. But just as they’re starting to feel safe again, one of their new friends goes missing. Is it a coincidence? Or is the nightmare beginning all over again?

Cover Wars: Dark inside by Jeyn Roberts

I thought maybe we could discuss a creepy book in honor of all hollows eve, the book is Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts, this book is really good, if you haven't read it yet and are wondering what it's about come take a look at  my of  Dark Inside.

Now lets talk about which of this covers makes the best for this book where humanity turns against itself thanks to an old evil that wakes up to bring us down turning our neighbors and loved ones into crazy killing machines. And the four teens we follow on their road to survival.

First we have the original cover by Simon and Schuster:

The first MacMillan cover:

The second MacMillan cover

First of all I like all the covers in different ways, the first cover gets the most creepy/scary points of them all, the second contestant has a visual appeal to itself but sadly I cannot distinguish the boys from the girls and all the voices that show us this world are equally important; the third cover I love for a movie poster and DVD cover, if this book ever got made into a movie or mini-series.
What do you guys think??? Which one do you prefer? Do you dislike any of them? Please share your opinion with us.
By the way guys, this is the cover for the second book, which I just adore

{Review} Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts

Publication Date: November 1st, 2011
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing
ISBN-13: 9781442423510

Synopsis
Some of us say we know what we would do if we where in the middle of an apocalyptic scenario, but do we?
Mason, Michael, Clementine and Aries are about to find out, when they're world changes in a blink of an eye, when they discover they can't trust anyone and that they must do all they can to stay alive.
It all started in a day just like any other, but suddenly an earthquake happened and people started to act strangely, no one saw it coming, but it still happened all the caos and destruction where a false move could mean game over for you and maybe soon enough for all humanity.

{Early Review} Cemetery Girl by David Bell

Publication date: October 4, 2011

Publisher: NAL Trade

ISBN-13: 9780451234674

Synopsis

Imaging yourself as a dad, but not any dad you are Tom Stuart a guy that has lost his little girl at the age of twelve, it's been four years since your daughter went missing and you find that you are the only one that still believes there is hope in finding your daughter Caitlin. Your wife has been slowly drifting away and you are the only parent that has hope that she may still be alive. It's really hard to imagine right? Well what happens when your wife pushes you to get rid of stuff that reminds you of your daughter? like the dog she used to love? or when your wife insist you have a memorial service, to honor her memory? 

You follow all of that to suddenly have your long lost child appear, and just when you start believing things will be good again, she tries to run away, she wants to go back to where she was during this past four years and she is now an entirely different person. All of this and more is what our main character Tom Stuart has to deal with in Cemetery Girl.