Old Books, New Looks {5}

Time again for another round of Old Books, New Looks, where I feature the covers of books that have already been released and their redesigned paperback counterpart! :) Sometimes I like the new better, sometimes I like the old. Here's a few that I've come across lately:

The OLDIES  vs.  The NEWBIES

Here's what I think:
Born Wicked:  NOOOOO! I ♥♥♥ the original cover! Sad to see this one changed to something so ordinary.
Catastrophic History of You and Me: I like the original.  I haven't read this so I'm not sure if the new cover fits the story better or what...but it just looks a little "90s music video" to me.
The Future of Us: Hm...not sure.  I like the pixelated look of the original.  And I think the UK cover has them both beat lol.
Unraveling Isobel:  I actually loved the original cover (purple!) and thought it fit the character really well, even if it didn't convey how creepy this story was.  The new one..well, it's sweet, but I think I've seen this stock photo (or variations of it, at least) a few too many times for it to stand out to me.

What do you think? Like the Oldies or the Newbies??

Book Trailers: Harbinger, Born Wicked, The Disenchantments

Three cool new book trailers hit the web in the past few weeks! SO of course I want to share them with you! :D

Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne

The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour

Born Wicked by Jennifer Spotswood

I can't wait for all three of these!

Girl Seeks Book!

Ok, dear blog friends. I'm looking for your help! Every once in awhile there is a book...a book that I am just DYING for, can't stand even a short wait to the pub date, and can't get my hands on! So Girl Seeks Books is something I will be doing for those "desperately seeking" moments. I'll post the book and I'll post a little list of current trades I have available---so please don't hesitate to email me if you want to do some trading!! :D

Today I am desperately seeking:

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood!!

Here are few that I have available to trade:
Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake (arc or finished copy)
Cinder by Marissa Meyer (arc---this was fabulous, btw!)
Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon (arc)
Shatter Me by Teherah Mafi (arc)
Mastiff by Tamora Pierce (finished copy)
The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan (finished copy)
Half Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout (arc)
Divergent by Veronica Roth (arc)
Ruthless by Sara Shephard (finished copy)

I have lots of others, that's just the few I could think of...if there is something particular you are looking for and you have Born Wicked, feel free to email me at storiesandsweetiesblog@gmail.com! First good offer gets the trade! :D

Waiting on Wednesday

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It lets us all gush about what soon-to-be released books we are jumping-up-and-down excited for.


Born Wicked
by Jessica Spotswood

hitting shelves February 2012 from Putnam BFYR

description: Cate Cahill and her sisters are considered eccentric bluestockings—a little odd, a little unfashionable, and far too educated for their own good. The truth is more complicated; they’re witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it could mean an asylum, a prison ship—or an early grave. Before their mother died, she entrusted Cate with keeping them safe and keeping everyone, including their father, in the dark about their powers. When her father employs a governess and Cate begins to receive notes from her missing, presumed-mad godmother, her task becomes much more difficult. As Cate searches for answers in banned books and rebellious new friends, she must juggle unwanted proposals, tea parties, and an illicit attraction to the new gardener. Cate will do anything to protect her sisters, but at what cost to herself?

My Thoughts: I know this is a long way off, but I WANT THIS. Not only is the cover gorgeous, but the story also sounds completely amazing. I love sister stories and witch stories and stories about girls who are "far too educated for the their own good". Throw in the mysterious godmother, a sinister sounding brotherhood, tea parties and a hot gardener---I'm IN.