Don’t you love when a book cover just pumps you up? Do you have any favorites? The cover of “The Unbroken” is such a powerful image. It makes me feel like I can take on the world when I look at it.

 for gifting me this copy! The last few weeks I’ve been doing a lot of rereading and contemporary reads, and today it just felt like time to pick up something fresh and fierce in adult fantasy. I loved this quote by the author, C.L Clark: “I'm a Black queer writer … I wanted to write about characters who looked like me. Who acted like me, loved like me, who felt the anger I felt. But as much as The Unbroken is an angry rebuttal, it's also a story of hope. Hope against high odds … It takes courage to change something so large. It takes work. It takes love and compassion, but it also takes rage and maybe a few fists.”

This quote filled me up with some strength I really needed this week and I’m so grateful with the people who share their thoughts and craft with us! What are you reading this week?

Touraine is a soldier. Stolen as a child and raised to kill and die for the empire, her only loyalty is to her fellow conscripts. But now, her company has been sent back to her homeland to stop a rebellion, and the ties of blood may be stronger than she thought. Luca needs a turncoat. Someone desperate enough to tiptoe the bayonet's edge between treason and orders. Someone who can sway the rebels toward peace, while Luca focuses on what really matters: getting her uncle off her throne. Through assassinations and massacres, in bedrooms and war rooms, Touraine and Luca will haggle over the price of a nation. But some things aren't for sale.

 Don’t you love when a book cover just pumps you up? Do you

Which of these cover options appeals to you the most? Is there anyone who can honestly say they have never judged a book by its cover? (Cover judging was the sole way I picked which book to read until I was like 12 years old, and sometimes still do. haha) Today I’m partnering with

) to show you the proposed cover directions for Shana Silver’s recently named debut novel, "Mind Games” (synopsis below), and tell you how you can participate in voting for its final cover! .

I’ve put these covers in order of my particular preference (my top preference being the  brown cover up next to my computer), but I love that Swoon Reads lets its readers help decide which covers they choose for books. I’ve been in some pretty hot debates about whether the cover of a book matters or if it’s just the words inside, and if I’m being honest, both matter a lot to me. .

These five cover options aren’t necessarily final. There will probably be some adjustments to them before the chosen cover hits shelves BUT voting is open now until July 5! I have the voting link up in my bio if you want to participate in the official voting, but I’d love to know which one is your favorite! .

Synopsis: Arden sells memories. Whether it’s become homecoming queen or studying for that all important test, Arden can hack into a classmate’s memories and upload the experience for you just as if you’d live it yourself. Business is great, right up until the day Arden whites out, losing 15 minutes of her life and all her memories of the boy across the school yard. The boy her friends assure her she’s had a crush on for years. Arden realizes that her own memories have been hacked, but they haven’t just been stolen and shared… they’ve been removed. And she’s not the only one, her mysterious crush, Sebastian, has lost ALL his memories. But how can they find someone who has the power to make them forget everything they’ve learned? .

 Which of these cover options appeals to you the most? Is

Did the job you have now exist 100 years ago? How has it evolved? When I saw the synopsis for “News of the World” (book by Paulette Jiles and film with Tom Hanks) my very first thought was, so that’s what I might have been doing as a journalist after the Civil War.

Even though journalism still requires traveling and interviewing, modern technology has made the world so much smaller than it used to be. Huge thank you to

 for gifting me this fun package of things to celebrate the release of “News of the World”, which came out yesterday on digital, 4k Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and DVD! I really enjoy Tom Hanks films and these days I enjoy watching book-to-film adaptations and comparing the differences in the book. The trailer looked intense and emotional, and my husband and I are looking forward to watching this weekend.

Do you have a favorite book-to-film adaptation?

Five years after the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd (Tom Hanks) moves from town to town as a non-fiction storyteller, sharing the news from the far reaches of the globe. In the plains of Texas, he crosses paths with a 10-yaer-old girl (Helen Zengel) taken in by the Kiowa people and raised as one of their own. Kidd agrees to deliver the child where the law says she belongs. As they travel hundreds of miles into the unforgiving wilderness, the two face tremendous challenges of both human and natural forces as they search for a place they can call home.

 Did the job you have now exist 100 years ago? How has it

I’ll admit that while I think Holly Black is the coolest and I like the darker vibe she gives to her stories— aside from the Spiderwick series, I haven’t been mega crazy about the other books of hers that I’ve read. (I like them, but they never do that “thing” to me) .

So, even though all my book friends with similar reading tastes as me were gushing over it, I still popped over to my library and checked out a copy (well, I waited on a hold list for a few weeks… ha) before deciding I was going to make a permanent spot on my bookshelf for “The Cruel Prince”. .

AND? I loved it. I loved the amount of detail Holly put into this story and what she chose to describe. Maybe it was because I like reading about food and clothes that I appreciated the time she took with them. I just know that in my mind I was like, “this is kind of a lot of detail” at the same time I was loving.every.detail. haha. Overall, it was my kind of story. Lots of action and furious stand-offs, sweet revenge and me half choking on anger. Also, the perfect dash of romance for my taste. .

I went through several different feelings throughout this story and I’m still sitting on plenty of mixed emotions about the characters and how this story went down. I’m like… do I like you or do I hate you? I can’t even tell. All I know is that I want to know what happens to everyone, I loved the world, and I can’t wait to pick up the next book. .

Like I said before, I admire Holly Black’s edgier and darker tone to her stories. She certainly weaves a story that didn’t make any promises and toys with you. I have a lot of hopes, but I’m also not really sure how those hopes may come to pass after all that happened! .

How was that for some feelings? All I know is that I would recommend this. It’s brutal and conniving as well as lovely (even if a little predictable at times). I have plenty more I would love to say about it, but I’ve tried to leave anything out that would be spoilery. So if you want to talk Cruel Prince, hit me up. .

Anyone else love it? Or did you dislike it? (my sister DNF’d and hated it. Haha) Now I need to buy myself a cool edition!

 I’ll admit that while I think Holly Black is the coolest

End of year "best of" lists are starting to roll in, and we're thrilled that O Magazine included THE INTERESTINGS & THE GOOD LORD BIRD on theirs! Tell us what your favorite book of 2013 is so far (can be any publisher) in a comment below, starting now, 11/8, through Sunday, 11/10, by 11:59pm ET for your chance to win. Full rules here: http://bit.ly/RiverheadFreeFridayRules

 End of year "best of" lists are starting to roll in, and

Did we mention that Junot also taped an online video for the

Book Club? Here he is talking about OSCAR WAO inside WNYC's offices. (Look at all those

 Did we mention that Junot also taped an online video for

morning meetings bring the entire Riverhead crew together--marketing, editorial, publicity, managing ed and sales--to talk

 #Thursday morning meetings bring the entire Riverhead crew

Spring/ Summer Is Here✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ can’t wait to dig into this book from

_books. It sounds incredible. Love love love 💕 .

 Spring/ Summer Is Here✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ can’t wait to dig into this

Giveaway on Red Clocks still open. Go to the post with the instructions and rules.

 Giveaway on Red Clocks still open. Go to the post with the

These are some of the books I’m trying to read this week. I’m officially in spring break so that means that I’m not eating and I’m not sleeping. The only thing I’m going to do is read read read 😊😊😊

 These are some of the books I’m trying to read this week

Finished this book yesterday, and believe the hype it is that good. This book is such a good representation of the new south. So powerful and meaningful for today, and I loved every page of it.

 Finished this book yesterday, and believe the hype it is

Heyyyyyyyyyy Guys, happy Wednesday everyone. We are half way through the week and I’m posting about one author that I’m really enjoying now. O-M-G Stephen King is such a wonderful storyteller. I’m in love with his writing and his stories. I can’t get enough of him. His writing is like a breath of fresh air and I just love that. I think I’m choosing him for my escape reads now lol. What are some of the authors that you guys are enjoying now? Also do you guys have any Stephen King recommendations? .

 Heyyyyyyyyyy Guys, happy Wednesday everyone. We are half

Started this book and didn’t like it. It was calling my name when i first got it, but then it started to get boring. I think I’m going to read it later on in the year but right now it is just soooooooooooooo boring.

 Started this book and didn’t like it. It was calling my

Haven’t posted for a while because of my busy, busy vacation. So I haven’t had time to read any books while I’m away. But I recently bought this book on iBooks and it has allowed me to read on the road, while I’m waiting for my food, and before I go to sleep. This is my first book that I have bought and started reading on my phone and I though I was not going to like it but I do so far and it is easier. Unfortunately the review will be up when I get back from my vacation.

 Haven’t posted for a while because of my busy, busy

If you didn’t know I’m reading fantasy this entire week because why not 😊😊😊. What is your fav fantasy or utopian novels out there? .

 // CURRENTLY READING// If you didn’t know I’m reading

It’s Thursday and that means that the weekend is almost here. We can do this guys.😆😆. Now I’m going to talk about this book that I’m currently reading. O-M-G this is the perfect book to just relax with. I’m having so much fun reading this, like it’s just really refreshing. In love 😍. Other than that, have a great day today. .

 It’s Thursday and that means that the weekend is almost

If you want to help get The Undocumented Americans in the hands of more people please look at this list of how you could help spread the word. - Contact your local media or any mainstream newspaper/magazine and tell them why this book matters. - Contact your local independent bookstores and tell them to add this book to their BookShop list or websites. - Use the hashtag when you talk about the book on any social media platform. - If you already read the book add your reviews or thoughts on GoodReads, Amazon, or Apple Books.

I see all your comments and posts! I’m honestly so grateful for the tremendous support that everyone has shown me these past few days. I can’t thank you enough 🙏❤️. Let’s show the world how powerful

 is when we get together! 👊🏿👊🏽👊🏾👊🏻👊🏼

 CALL TO ORDER! If you want to help get The Undocumented

I can’t believe I found this book for such a low prize. 😍😍😍😍

 I can’t believe I found this book for such a low prize

Hey guys so since I reached 100 followers I decided to do a giveaway🎉🎊🎉🍾 I wanted to to give back to all of the people who keep up with the T that I be posting, so this is my way of celebrating and giving thanks to this community.

There will be one lucky winner that will be picked to win a copy of Red Clocks by Leni Zumas. Which is a wonderful novel. The giveaway will be closed on February 2, 2018. And it will be announced in this post and on my Instagram stories. ⏰

1.) Follow me (books_tea1) and please don’t unfollow me because you will be blocked from future giveaways.

2.) Tag 1 book friend of yours down below .

3.) For an extra entry share this picture on your Instagram stories.

4.) Must be 18 or older for entry and must it is only a US giveaway. Also must have a public Instagram as well. ⏰

If you follow these simple rules you have a chance of winning this incredible novel. And we could also spill the T on what is happening within the novel.

 CLOSED U.S GIVEAWAY!!!!!!! Hey guys so since I reached 100

When I saw this cover online the other day, it spoke to me and it said, “hey you want to know the T because I got the T.” I was like yes please! I’M SOLD. But guys my weekend it’s about to get LIT. I’m so excited 😆.

 When I saw this cover online the other day, it spoke to me

This cover is e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g😍😍😍

Love it so MUCH. I hope the book is good 😂. So, today is Saturday and I don’t have school or work which means that all day is dedicated to reading and sleeping. And I’m trying to fit like 3 more books before the month is over, get ready 😝. Other than that I hope you guys have a nice day and holiday as well. ⭐️

 This cover is e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g😍😍😍 Love it so MUCH. I

✨✨✨✨New Arrivals and I’m Over The Moon✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

These books have been going around and I want to see what is the real T with them. I’m a big fantasy and out of this world fan and these books have that written all over them. Have you read any of these yet? Tell me your opinions. .

 ✨✨✨✨New Arrivals and I’m Over The Moon✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ These books

Books that i hopefully read on February. They sound so good that I just want to eat them up with my dinner 🥘.

 Books that i hopefully read on February. They sound so good

Heyyyyyyyy Guys, it’s finally Thursday 🎊🎉. I’m so happy, I think today is going to be a good day. I’m just going to stay positive and smile because why not. Now, I have an embarrassing story with Meg Wolitzer. I have never read her books and I feel ashamed because I have these three books in my shelf but still have not gotten to them. I really got to get my fiction on 😂. Do you guys have the same problem but with other authors? Have you guys read any of these? Come chat with me! .

 Heyyyyyyyy Guys, it’s finally Thursday 🎊🎉. I’m so happy, I

Heyyyyyyyyyy Henny, Happy Monday! What’s in store for you today? Let’s talk! ❤️💕

 Heyyyyyyyyyy Henny, Happy Monday! What’s in store for you

✨✨✨✨Woke up not feeling it today so I didn’t go to school so I could just read and feel happy again. Continue reading for some T.🧐🧐🧐

This book right here was my kind of T from the beginning. I was so entertained with it. The characters were well written and the story kept me turning the pages. HOWEVER, here is my problem with it, the ending was like 😢😑😑😖. Girrrrrrrlllll, im confused 😐 and I really don’t know what to say because why would an author ever end a book like that. It was so strong throughout the entire novel but the ending was so like meh. Like I was just like really? I wanted more and I didn’t get it. I’m really confused with it and I need some explanations. I guess the writer wanted the readers to just make their own conclusions and I didn’t like that. All in all, I was really really disappointed with it because in the back it was compared to Gone Girl and that is why I wanted to read it tbh. But it just fell to the ground. If you read this, what were your opinions on it? .

 ✨✨✨✨Woke up not feeling it today so I didn’t go to school

Heyyyyyyy Guys, these were the books I was reading these past few days and I have finished both. The Good Lord Bird was a funny, powerful, and emotional read with characters that were both entertaining and interesting. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5. And now for the best book I literally have read this year. Song of Achilles was a masterpiece it was really, really, really f-ing good. I would recommend this book to everyone in bookstagram if you have not read it already. This was sooooo amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5. Also if you didn’t notice yet I also finished this puzzle which was 1000 pieces and I’m very proud 😂. All in all, have a great Tuesday from Books Tea .

 Heyyyyyyy Guys, these were the books I was reading these

Decided to pick this one up because I just needed something easy and relaxing. Recently I have been stressed because it is the last month of school and all my teachers have decided to give me extra work and I’ve had it. But this book should be alright, I heard good things about it. Have you guys read this one before? .

 ✨✨✨✨Up Next✨✨✨✨✨ Decided to pick this one up because I just

Currently Reading: Scythe. I heard mix feelings about this book right here. Some people though that this book was bad and some though that is was good. So I decided to get it and read it so I could see what was the real T. 🤣🤣 I hope you guys are having a great Friday.

 Currently Reading: Scythe. I heard mix feelings about this

GIVEAWAYYYYYYYYY TIMEEEEE!!!! (Closed) ✨

Hey Guys, I promised y’all a Giveaway and here it is. This week I’m going to be hosting 3 thriller giveaways on books that I’m really excited to read. This is the first one and I’m so excited for this book because it sounds incredible and so thrilling 😂😂. I’m doing this giveaway week because this is also my birthday week, so I wanted to give back to my favorite community of people. I’m so excited for this week.

So, I will choose one winner for each giveaway that I post. Get ready!!! These books are POPPING! ✨

1.) Must be following ME! at (books_tea1) and

 And please don’t unfollow because you will be blocked from future Giveaways

2.) Must be a book loving account or a book lover at heart.

3.) Comment once down below 2 book friends who will love this giveaway.

4.) For an extra entry share this post on your insta stories. Make sure you tag me! 💙

That is all you have to do to be entered in my giveaway. Giveaway ends Nov 18, 2018 . Good luck 🤗🤗🤗

 GIVEAWAYYYYYYYYY TIMEEEEE!!!! (Closed) ✨ Hey Guys, I

Added these to my bookshelf and I’m so thrilled to read them. Ahhhhhhhhhh im so happy.

 Added these to my bookshelf and I’m so thrilled to read

Heyyyyyyyyy Henny! Happy Mother’s Day to all of you beautiful mothers out there. I hope you have a wonderful day even under this quarantine! Today, I’m catching up on some reading and I’m hoping to finish at least one novel. I’m literally reading like six different books at the same (send help) 😭😭. But I got this! I can get through them. Wish me luck 😫

On other news, I took this picture because yellow and orange are two of my absolute favorite colors. I love the way these colors clash, it reminds me of a good sunset. So tell me down below what are some of your favorite colors! 💋💕❤️

Other than that, take care and be safe! .