"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating.
This week's can't-wait-to-read is one that is very relevant to my current state of mind:
The Summer I Became a Nerd
Author: Leah Rae Miller
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Expected publication date: May 7, 2013
From Goodreads:
On the outside, seventeen-year-old Madelyne Summers looks like your typical blond cheerleader—perky, popular, and dating the star quarterback. But inside, Maddie spends more time agonizing over what will happen in the next issue of her favorite comic book than planning pep rallies with her squad. That she’s a nerd hiding in a popular girl's body isn’t just unknown, it's anti-known. And she needs to keep it that way.
Summer is the only time Maddie lets her real self out to play, but when she slips up and the adorkable guy behind the local comic shop’s counter uncovers her secret, she’s busted. Before she can shake a pom-pom, Maddie’s whisked into Logan’s world of comic conventions, live-action role-playing, and first-person-shooter video games. And she loves it. But the more she denies who she really is, the deeper her lies become…and the more she risks losing Logan forever.
On the outside, seventeen-year-old Madelyne Summers looks like your typical blond cheerleader—perky, popular, and dating the star quarterback. But inside, Maddie spends more time agonizing over what will happen in the next issue of her favorite comic book than planning pep rallies with her squad. That she’s a nerd hiding in a popular girl's body isn’t just unknown, it's anti-known. And she needs to keep it that way.
Summer is the only time Maddie lets her real self out to play, but when she slips up and the adorkable guy behind the local comic shop’s counter uncovers her secret, she’s busted. Before she can shake a pom-pom, Maddie’s whisked into Logan’s world of comic conventions, live-action role-playing, and first-person-shooter video games. And she loves it. But the more she denies who she really is, the deeper her lies become…and the more she risks losing Logan forever.
I'm feeling extra nerdy these days since I've been obsessed with the Lizzie Bennet Diaries (what's going to happen with the Lydia website?!) and fandom lately, so I thought this would be the perfect WoW pick for this week.
I honestly wish this book had come out when I was in high school because it would have given me so much comfort and belief that my nerdiness was just my own brand of cool...do you guys feel like that?
Also, I totally want the shoes that the cover girl is wearing!
I don't usually read contemporary YA but this one sounds very interesting. Adding it to my wishlist :)
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Nerd hiding in a popular girl's body, haha. Like you can't be both :p I always like nerdy characters.
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I've seen this on a list before, Definitely sounds like a cute read!New follower <3
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I've been keeping an eye on this one. It seems really entertaining. Thanks for sharing.
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Really looking forward to this one too. Love just about everything Entangled publishes. :)
ReplyDeleteYES! I had this one up as my WoW a few weeks back as well. Sounds like such a fun one!! Connecting with my inner-geek is always entertaining. :) Great pick!
ReplyDeleteAw, sounds cute! And YES, nerdiness is the new COOL!!! <3
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I'm really looking froward to this one, it sounds like a really cute and fun read. Great pick!
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The summary sounds very good. I'd love to read it when it comes out. Great pick!
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Okay, so I don't love this cover (too many colors) but this book totally sounds adorable. Want!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun read and I've already got it on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteLOVE contemporaries and nerds so this one is perfect:) I really love the cover:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome choice:)
Great choice! I'm adding this to my wishlist! This book is like me! If you look at me, you wouldn't be able to tell I devour books like crazy; you would just see a preppy girl. But like it seems Madelyne is in the book, I'm a nerd!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the premise of this book. Definitely going to check this one out. Thanks love! *runs to bookstore*
ReplyDeleteI love the premise of this one. I love that behind the rah rah cheerleader is hiding a geeky, nerdy, comic book loving gamer with a crush on a nerdy boy. I think this could be a quick, fun read perfect for a cold and dreary day.
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds pretty good to me too. I didn't know about it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read. I'm a bit of a nerd myself. :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely sounds interesting, even though this wouldn't be my normal read. And yes, I always feel too nerdy =)
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds very interesting. Thanks a lot for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the premise of this! It sounds delightful and like it would have some great heartfelt moments. I've added it to my TBR. Thanks for sharing!
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Umm, I had never heard of this book, but now I really want to read it. I'm a huge, out of the closet nerd, no hiding. I'll shout it to the world. Totally own it - that's my philosophy.
ReplyDeleteThe book I CANNOT wait for is Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo, A Darkness Strange and Lovely by Susan Dennard, and most of all Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. THEY ARE ALL SUMMER BOOKS *faints*.