Ebooks | The Waiting List

I got a Nook for Christmas so I've been trying to utilize ebooks from the library. Up until now I'd only succeeded in finding myself at the bottom of very long waiting lists for the ebooks that I wanted. You can only be on the waitlist for five books at a time for each database. Probably a good thing or I might find myself getting a little carried away.

So here's what's on my ebook waitlists right now- hoping they get approved soon!

Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead

I hoe hummed about getting around to reading this one. There had been some buzz about it last year, which peaked my curiosity, but not enough for me to make time for this one yet. I happened to see it on the ebook list as I was clicking around randomly and added myself to the waiting list. I thought, "Why not." I mean it's less than 200 pages and several parents and kids have asked about it at the library. I should be able to buzz right through it and then feel qualified to recommend it at work. Have you read it? Any thoughts?

Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George

Another book I randomly came across while perusing the ebook selections. I did my usual and clicked over to Goodreads to see the synopsis. "Rose is one of 12 princesses condemned to dance every night for the King Under the Stone." I immediately thought of 12 dancing princesses and I was right. This is a play off of it. Rose must find a way to break the curse and avoid the wrath of the King Under the Stone. Since I just finished Cinder which was a play off of Cinderella, I couldn't resist this one. It sounds like an adventurous take on the story and a fun read.

Splintered by A. G. Howard

I can't remember where I first read about Splintered, but it was one of the first books I purposely searched for when looking for an ebook. First off, the cover is gorgeous- and green- my favorite color! And what do you know? This book is a twist on Alice in Wonderland! It's not the story, but more of a connection to Alice in Wonderland. Alyssa's ancestor is said to have been the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice. However the real Wonderland is dark and twisted and Alyssa must fix Alice's mistakes in order to save her family. Sounds awesome, right?

Hmm... with those last two and Cinder from last month, I'm sensing a theme. Unintentional, but awesome. I can't wait to get these books and dive in.

Fairytale adaptations seem to be drawing me in at the moment.

Do you ever find yourself being drawn to and reading several similar books in succession?