Fall TV Shows

If you know me, you'll know how much I LOVE TV. It wasn't always like that, surprisingly! I actually never used to watch TV, except for y'know, whatever was on Nick or Disney or whatever, and got into watching TV in grade 9 and completely fell in love. Along with books and movies, TV has moved on up.
I saw THIS post by Through the Looking Glass, and was inspired to share with you all what my TV schedule looks like this fall. It's going to be tough getting around because of school work, university applications, SATs and so on, but I'm sure those 40-minute bus rides will allow me to watch some :)

New Shows I've Started Watching

The Crazy Ones (CBS)

Robin Williams! Sarah Michelle Gellar! Love the both of them and for them to come together in this new comedy tv-series? GENIUS. I'll admit that I was afraid it was going to be a flop, but judging by ratings, and the fact they've been green-lit for a full season makes this one promising for hopefully more than one season. Love it so far, and all the characters are super hilarious.

The Goldbergs (ABC)

I'm not a child of the 80s but I LOVE this TV show. It's hilarious! Clearly, I won't understand every single reference made, but I love how true it stays to the decade and it's a brilliant concept. Hope this one lives on!

Super Fun Night (ABC)

A show created by and starring Rebel Wilson?! This one had to be hilarious. I'm loving it, but ratings aren't too good which makes me a little scared. Oh well, I'm gonna love it whether it lasts long or not!

New Shows That I Want to Start

I think I've gone a little insane with my "I want to watch" list. It's CRAZY long. And for good reason– the new TV shows this fall sound amazing.

Ravenswood (ABC Family)

A spin-off of Pretty Little Liars? I'm so in for the creepy-fest. I'm not a fan of scary movies (or anything scary actually), but this one sounds seriously good!

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (ABC)

I'm a HUGE fan of Once Upon a Time, so this spin-off (wow, a lot of spin-offs, huh?) should be good! I'm excited to get started, but I've heard some mixed reviews... I'll just have to see how it goes.

Reign (The CW)

I haven't actually watched anything historical on TV– EVER. This one should be interesting though. It has an interesting premise, and I can't wait to start!

Dracula (NBC)

I can't do an extended essay on Dracula (and Frankenstein, but that's besides the point) and NOT watch this series! It sounds good, another historical TV show, and I've heard great things about it.

The Millers (CBS)

I actually haven't heard much about this one, except that it's funny and seems to be doing well. I'm interested to go check it out! :D

Witches of East End (Lifetime)

This one seems interesting, AND it's based on the book series by Melissa de la Cruz! I haven't actually read the book series, but this one should be different. It's drawing in mixed reviews, but I've heard plenty of good things, and that's what's pushing me to watch this one.

The Blacklist (NBC)

I've heard nothing but amazing things about this one, and I'm excited to get into this one. Seems intense and very drama-heavy, which I'm not too used to, but it seems like a TV show I'll like!

Sleepy Hollow (Fox)

This one already has been picked up for a second season, so I'm curious to see what all the fuss is about!

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Fox)

I've heard good things about this one from a couple of friends, and it seems really funny. I'm gonna seriously need some funny after all the serious above! :D

The Tomorrow People (The CW)

Besides the ridiculously good-looking guy on the front of the poster, this seems like an interesting one. Hopefully I'll be able to squeeze it in!

Shows That I Already Watch and am Continuing

And then of course (as if there's not enough I want to watch) there's all the TV shows I'm continuing this fall. Mainly comedies, and loving every single one of them :) I'm really sad about How I Met Your Mother in particular since this is the last season!

How about you? What TV shows have you delved into this fall? Any of the above you love (or hate)? Let me know in the comments!

Waiting on Wednesday – Week 92

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It's to spotlight on upcoming reads which I'm DYING to get my hands on!

This week's WoW is:

The Last Best Kiss by Claire LaZebnik

Anna Eliot is tired of worrying about what other people think. After all, that was how she lost the only guy she ever really liked, Finn Westbrook.

Now, three years after she broke his heart, the one who got away is back in her life.

All Anna wants is a chance to relive their last kiss again (and again and again). But Finn obviously hasn’t forgotten how she treated him, and he’s made it clear he has no interest in having anything to do with her.

Anna keeps trying to persuade herself that she doesn’t care about Finn either, but even though they’ve both changed since they first met, deep down she knows he’s the guy for her. Now if only she can get him to believe that, too....

With her signature wit and expertly authentic teen voice, Claire LaZebnik (the author of fan favorites Epic Fail and The Trouble with Flirting) once again breathes new life into a perennially popular love story. Fans of Polly Shulman, Maureen Johnson, and, of course, Jane Austen will love this irresistibly funny and romantic tale of first loves and second chances.

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AHHHHH it's another Claire LaZebnik novel!! :D I know I'm gonna smile my whole way through this one as well, because I LOVED her last one, The Trouble With Flirting (my review). It's gonna be all kinds of cute and fluffy and swoon!

What are you waiting on?

Relic Blog Tour: Guest Post by Heather Terrell

Heather Terrell

Heather Terrell worked as a commercial litigator in New York City for over ten years, but she has always been obsessed with myth, lore, and the gap between history and the truth. This preoccupation has lead to several loosely factual historical novels (The Chrysalis, The Map Thief, Brigid of Kildare) and the pure-lore Fallen Angel series. Relic is the first installment of the Books of Eva series. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family. 

Visit her at www.heatherterrell.com.

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Who is your favorite character of all time?

That is such a difficult question to answer, because I am a voracious reader of all genres of fiction. I adore historical fiction, fantasy, mystery and suspense, thrillers, literary fiction, epics, you name it. Character from books that I loved when I was very young – such as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Mists of Avalon – and certain books that I have adored as an adult – namely, Possession and The Flanders Panel – have had a huge impact on me. But if I had to select just one heroine, I'd probably have to choose a character that is popular with many, many readers – Elizabeth Bennet of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. I find Elizabeth's fierce intelligence and quick wit to be ever-memorable and compelling, as well as her insightful, often humorous, observations about those around her. She's probably my favorite, however, because she proves to be an independent thinker and decision-maker despite the very rigid world in which she lives. I suppose my admiration for this aspect of Elizabeth Bennet influence, in part, my creation of Eva, the main character in RELIC. Like Elizabeth Bennet, Eva lives in highly-stratified society in which females' roles are constrained, and she must resist those restrictions in order to fulfil her destiny.

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Thank you so much Heather for the amazing guest post, and to Meredith Barnes at Soho Press for organizing the Blog Tour. I agree, it is really difficult to pick a favorite character, especially there are so many genres that we come across within fiction. And I love Lizzie too :) You can also download a FREE prequel to Relic, CHRONICLE, here!
I loved Relic, and I'm sure many will too – especially those who love fantasy! Here's a little bit about it:



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The truth will test you...

For fans of Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games: high fantasy and dystopia meet in this high-stakes tale of a civilization built on lies and the girl who single-handedly brings it down.

When Eva’s twin brother, Eamon, falls to his death just a few months before he is due to participate in The Testing, no one expects Eva to take his place. She’s a Maiden, slated for embroidery classes, curtseys, and soon a prestigious marriage befitting the daughter of an Aerie ruler. But Eva insists on honoring her brother by becoming a Testor. After all, she wouldn’t be the first Maiden to Test, just the first in 150 years.

Eva knows the Testing is no dance class. Gallant Testors train for their entire lives to search icy wastelands for Relics: artifacts of the corrupt civilization that existed before The Healing drowned the world. Out in the Boundary Lands, Eva must rely on every moment of the lightning-quick training she received from Lukas—her servant, a Boundary native, and her closest friend now that Eamon is gone.

But there are threats in The Testing beyond what Lukas could have prepared her for. And no one could have imagined the danger Eva unleashes when she discovers a Relic that shakes the Aerie to its core.

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I have an exciting message for all who've read THE TESTING by Joelle Charbonneau, and can't wait for the sequel, INDEPENDENT STUDY, coming January 2014!