Bad Taste in Boys by Carrie Harris

Bad Taste in Boys
by Carrie Harris

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Amazon
Goodreads
Website

Published: 2011
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Genre: Zombies, Humor, YA
Hardback: 208 pages
Rating: 4

series:
Bad Taste in Boys
Bad Yeti
Bad Hair Day

First sentence(s):
"You're one of those genius types," said Coach, nudging me with a beefy elbow. "Make yourself useful for once. Say something inspirational."

Someone's been a very bad zombie.

Kate Grable is horrified to find out that the football coach has given the team steroids. Worse yet, the steroids are having an unexpected effect, turning hot gridiron hunks into mindless flesh-eating zombies. No one is safe--not her cute crush Aaron, not her dorky brother, Jonah... not even Kate!

She's got to find an antidote--before her entire high school ends up eating each other.

So Kate, her best girlfriend, Rocky, and Aaron stage a frantic battle to save their town... and stay hormonally human.

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My two-bits:

Some gross and icky scenes with these zombie creations. But a light zombie read.

The zombies are portrayed in a pre-zombie phase which create some funny scenes.

The main character, Kate, is diverse character (with epilepsy) who turns out to be a kick-ass heroine in this story.

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* part of December Zombies (schedule)

Stacking the Shelves - 12.3.16

Stacking the Shelves
hosted by Tynga's Reviews (details)
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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Bought:

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them:
The Original Screenplay
by J.K. Rowling
-Fantasy, YA
Amazon | Goodreads
=====> Coincidentally, my sis-in-law gave me a fantastic little acorn owl creation that could definitely be part of Potterworld ;-)


For Review:

Small Admissions
by Amy Poeppel
-Chick-lit
courtesy of tour -Thanks!
Amazon | Goodreads

Fall With Me
by Jayne Frost
-New Adult, Romance
courtesy of author -Thanks!
Amazon | Goodreads

Gift:

The Constant Princess
(The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #6)
by Philippa Gregory
-Historical, Romance
Amazon | Goodreads

OTHER things on my shelf: kinda book-related

Pemberley - a party
a virtual book event
December 11-16, 2016
=====> JOIN me for a week of celebrating Jane Austen's birthday.


AND watched: in theatre

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Director: David Yates
Writer: J.K. Rowling
Based on Harry Potter series by: J.K. Rowling
Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston
-Adventure, Family, Fantasy | imdb | my rating: 5
The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York's secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.

Oscar nominated for Costume Design, Production Design.

Loved being introduced to the magical side of America. More! we need to see more :-)


AND watched: on DVD

Me Before You (2016)
Director: Thea Sharrock
Screenplay: Jojo Moyes
Based on book by: Jojo Moyes
Starring: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin
-Drama, Romance | imdb | my rating: 5
A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she's taking care of.

=====> Box of tissues required while watching this one. Heartwarming and hopeful.


Currently flipping through:

Zombie Tarot Cards
An Oracle of the Undead—with Deck and Instructions
by Paul Kepple and Stacey Graham | Quirk Books
=====> Because I am in the middle of the December Zombies virtual book event. Check it out (here)


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* comment and TELL me what you have acquired for your shelves recently

Once Upon a Zombie by Billy Phillips (with giveaway)

Once Upon a Zombie
Book One: The Color of Fear
by Billy Phillips

Find out more about this book and author:
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Website
Blog
Facebook
Twitter @onceuponazombie

Published: 2015
Publisher: The Toon Studio Press
Genre: Zombies, YA
Hardback: 368 pages
Rating: 5

series:
The Color of Fear
book 2 - tba

First sentence(s):
The first sighting took place at the Kirriemuir Cemetery in Angus, Scotland, on an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday evening.

Unexplainablenews.com is reporting strange phenomena in cemeteries in Scotland, Germany, Italy, and America. Only one individual knows what's happening - and why! This person also knows the one girl who can prevent an unspeakable and imminent catastrophe from taking place. But will she? When Caitlin Fletcher's mom disappeared (or left?) four years ago, Caitlin began suffering from breathless bouts of anxiety. Her new move to London, with her Dad and her brainiac sister, threatens to lead to more situations that will trigger panic. Now, she's having anxiety over the possibility of having anxiety! Caitlin's life takes a turn for the bizarre when she's tricked into climbing down a "rabbit hole", landing in a wondrous fairy tale universe - except it's crawling with savage, starving blood-eyed zombies. But what's scarier - a blood thirsty zombie, a panic attack....or the painful truth?!

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My two-bits:

You are in for a wild ride with this one ;-)

This fast-paced action adventure tale is set in a zombified world of favorite fairy tale characters that pulls you in and down the hole to Wonderland.

High functioning royal princess zombies accompany the main character, Caitlin, as she navigates a Wonderland adventure.

The usual groaning, grunting and hungry shambling zombies also mingle with "partial" zombies".

The mashup of fairy tales and zombies is so cute. I look forward to more encounters of characters from other fairy tales.

Like all fairy tales, this story also has an underlying message that hits home just right.

Zombie Dolls
for the series are available (here)
how cute is that!
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* part of December Zombies (schedule)

The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan

The Dead-Tossed Waves
by Carrie Ryan
narrated by Tara Sands

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BookExcerpt
Website
Facebook
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Twitter @carrieryan

Published: 2011
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Genre: YA, Zombies
Paperback: 432 pages
Rating: 4

series:
The Forest of Hands and Teeth
The Dead-Tossed Waves
The Dark and Hollow Places

First sentence(s):
The story goes that even after the Return they tried to keep the roller coasters going.

Gabry lives a quiet life, secure in her town next to the sea and behind the Barrier. She's content to let her friends dream of the Dark City up the coast--home is all she's ever known and all she needs for happiness.
But life after the Return is never safe.

Gabry's mother thought she left her secrets behind in the Forest of Hands and Teeth, but like the dead in their world, secrets don't stay buried. And now, Gabry's world is crumbling.

In one reckless moment, half of Gabry's generation is dead, the other half imprisoned.

Now Gabry knows only one thing: if she has any hope of a future, she must face the forest of her mother's past.

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My two-bits:

Zombies are called Mudo. These guys moan and grab and chase (medium speed, i think). But for the most part are in the background of this story.

The focus is on a teen trying to survive during a zombie run world.

There's a love triangle, the typical kind with first loves.

There's parental issues to contend with.

There's a reveal...

And of course, there's avoiding being turned into a mudo.

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* part of Audiobook Challenge

* part of December Zombies (schedule)

December Zombies: schedule

December Zombies
a virtual book event
December 1-9, 2016
Welcome to some days with zombies in the YA genre. Visit each day for a dose of zombies.

Schedule:

Teaser | Teaser2
Waiting on Wednesday: Affliction by Amy Miles
Guest post: Zombie Preppers from chucklesthescot
Waiting on Wednesday: The Burning World by Isaac Marion
Zombie movies

Giveaways end: December 19, 2016
Announcement: winners revealed on December 20 (here)
End credits

Books featured:
there might be more... final list will be updated at the end of the event.
AND links for giveaways will be active when posted.

Affliction
by Amy Miles
Amazon | Goodreads

Bad Taste in Boys
by Carrie Harris
Amazon | Goodreads | my review

The Burning World
(The Warm Bodies #3)
by Isaac Marion
Amazon | Goodreads

The Dead-Tossed Waves
(The Forest of Hands and Teeth #2)
by Carrie Ryan
Amazon | Goodreads | my review

Once Upon a Zombie:
Book One: The Color of Fear by Billy Phillips
Amazon | Goodreads | my review | giveaway

Undead
by Kirsty McKay
Amazon | Goodreads | my review | giveaway



FOR zombie preppers:

100 Days in Deadland
by Rachel Aukes
Amazon | Goodreads

White Flag of the Dead
by Joseph Talluto
Amazon | Goodreads

Zombie Crusade
by JW Vohs
Amazon | Goodreads

Films featured:

Dead Snow
imdb | my review

Life After Beth
imdb | my review
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IF you would like to participate with a zombie post or review, send me your link and I will add it here.

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* badge image source: book cover of Undead by Kirsty McKay

* What is a virtual book event? a celebration of books and authors that are in keeping with a theme which may include guest posts and giveaways. Audience participation is encouraged and most welcome.