On My Wishlist – 23
On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It’s where we list all the books we desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. Click on the link to Book Chick City, sign the Mr. Linky and join the fun!
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Even though I’ve been in a kind of blogging funk lately, my reading hasn’t suffered from it and my wishlist has miraculously grown. This week, I’ve selected for this feature the next book I plan on adding to my TBR pile. I wasn’t sure how much I wanted to read this one at first, but it got plenty of great reviews in the last two weeks that convinced me to give it a try!
The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
Summary from Goodreads :
The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it’s the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper events of more than a century ago.
Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was walking with her at the time, didn’t notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.
What is at the top of your wishlist right now?
:O I want Name of the Star too!! I’m really looking forward to reading this one 🙂 It sounds awesome!!
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I’ve just read this one – I really enjoyed the start, it was very descriptive, particularly of Rory’s move to London and starting her new school. I’m still a bit undecided on the ending, but I would definitely read other stuff by Maureen Johnson! If you want to do a swap, you could have my copy which is in pretty good condition 🙂
I’m so out of it, I haven’t even heard of it but, boy, is that cover great!
Great pick! I have that one on my bookcase just waiting to be read 🙂
Here’s the link to my OMW…
http://moretalesfromthecrypt.wordpress.com/2011/10/29/on-my-wishlist-2/
Oh, I want to read this one too! It sounds so wonderful! Thanks for the spotlight on this book today!
Great choice. Name of the star is on my wishlist too, it just sound so good. Hope you get it soon and enjoy it 🙂
I have Name of the Star my list too.
It was a slow week of reading. I’m wishing for a picture book again. Please come see what I’m wishing for.
I hadn’t heard of that one before. Sounds interesting!
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Name of the Star is so good! Get it, okay? 🙂
This one looks really good! I’m really interested to see Johnson’s spin on the Jack Ripper story!
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