It's another "In My Mailbox"...or more appropriately, "On My Kindle". "In My Mailbox" is a weekly meme based at The Story Siren, and it's a chance to give those of us who participate a chance to AW the new books we've got waiting to be read.
I haven't bought any new paper books (I've been good) but I've been downloading! Two books made their way to my Kindle for this weekend.
Divergent by Veronica Roth. (From Goodreads) In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself. During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.
I'm reading this as part of an online book club. It was June's pick, and I got it offline on Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, my weekend was really busy, so I didn't get as far into this as I had hoped. But I am loving it so far!
Next up:
Shine, by Lauren Myracle. (From Goodreads) When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice. Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.
This book caught my eye before when I read someone else's review. I was planning on buying it if and when it went on sale, and this Saturday it went on sale at Amazon for $2.99! So now it's mine, and it's next on my reading list.
Tomorrow: a finished knitted object.
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