I don't generally watch the new release lists.  Unless I am waiting for an installment to a series or something from a much-loved author, I don't really pay much attention.  I tend to wait for someone else to read them and spread the word.  I sincerely wish I had the time to be a book blogger and read 'advanced reader copies' before they were released, but that is a pipe dream for now.  Until then, I enjoy reading other blogs and scoping out what's new in the book world these days.

As for anticipating a book release, there is one I'm clearing my schedule for: Promised by Caragh O'Brien.  
Release date: October 2, 2012

This is the third book in the Birthmarked trilogy.  I absolutely adored the first two, and I cannot wait for the finale.

Honestly, I'm a bit of a cheater when it comes to these trilogies and series. I usually like to wait until all of the books come out before I begin to read them.  I really hate waiting.  In fact, when I started this series, I thought all of the books were out already.  To my devastation, I finished the second and immediately tried to download the third and what...I have to wait ten months for the next one?!  Such cruelty.  I hate waiting because I'd rather finish the story while it's still fresh in my mind.  And I don't have time to re-read ever series when a new book is released.

While we're talking about finales: Requiem by Lauren Oliver.
Release date: March 5, 2013
I wrote about this series in last week's book chat and I even did a little review of it earlier this year.  This book won't be out until March of next year, and after an ending like that, I really wished I had waited until they were all out before I read them. Phenomenal series.

I guess waiting isn't too bad.  It builds up anticipation.  It makes the books that much more fun to read.  It's a good kind of torture, I guess.

So, what do you think?  Do you enjoy reading series?  Do you wait for the all of the books to come out, like I do?

And what book releases are you excited for?  Link up below if you choose to join in!




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