Top Ten of 2014 - Day 4: Best Book Boyfriends Of 2014

Welcome to Day Four! CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Today's Top Ten is Best Book Boyfriends of 2014!

Event is hosted by Two Chicks On Books, Reading YA Rocks, Magical Urban Fantasy Reads, Tales of a Ravenous Reader, and Fiktshun.

Today's list is my favorite one, Book Boyfriends. I am so excited to share with you all who we have chosen. Hillary and I once again will be splitting the list between us, 5 each. Enjoy and see you tomorrow!

- Best Book Boyfriends of 2014  -

• Beckie's Top 5 Book Boyfriends (in order of favorite)

1.

Roth from White Hot Kiss!

Who say that coming?!

WARNING! May cause fainting or/and drooling. (among other things, hehe) =D

I swear, I want this man's babies! Oops, did I say that out loud?! *blushes*

2.

Cole from White Rabbit Chronicles

 *swoons* This bad a$$ holy hotness comes in at number two. Cole is a SexGOD! Need I say more?!

3.

Malachi from Guards of the Shadowlands series

Coming in at number 3, this sexy as sin man makes my heart soar and my knees weak. Malachi would do anything including risking his life for the ones he loves. 

4.

Finn from The Cahill Witch Chronicles

Although not a bad boy, Finn take the number 4 spot. From the first time I read about Flinn in Born Wicked he held a special place in my heart. He's honest, caring, understanding, and so much more. He loves with his whole heart and can totally give me the warm fuzzies.

 5.

Cole from the Everneath series

Last but not least, Cole takes the final spot. A total bad boy turned good. Half the time I wanted to smack the crap out of him, and half the time I wanted to hug and kiss him. Sadly, in the end Cole "doesn't make it" - spoiler (to see copy the white spot with your mouse) but he will forever hold place in my heart. 

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• Hillary's Top 5 Book Boyfriends

1.

Frank from Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson

2.

Adrian from Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead

3.

Micah from The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes

4.

Braden from On The Fence by Kasie West

5.

Thomas from Porcelain Keys by Sarah Beard

Wee! That was fun! So many fictional men, so little time. *sigh* What do you think of our choices? Are there any you picked too? Leave us a comment! :) We'd LOVE to know.

Remember to check back tomorrow for day 5: 
Top 10 Books we're looking forward to in 2015.

Top Ten of 2014 - Day 2: Best Book Covers of 2014

Welcome to Day Two! Today's Top Ten is BEST book covers of 2014.

Event is hosted by Two Chicks On Books, Reading YA Rocks, Magical Urban Fantasy Reads and Tales of a Ravenous Reader. 

Hillary and I once again will be splitting the list between us, 5 each. Enjoy and see you tomorrow!

Today's Top Ten List is: 

- Best Book Covers of 2014 -

• Beckie's Top 5 Book Covers

All of my choices are of books I have read in 2014.

1.

Evertrue (Everneath #3) by Brodi Ashton

2.

Cress (The Lunar Chronicles #3) by Marissa Meyer

3.

Unhinged (Splintered #2) by A.G. Howard

4.

Embers (The Wings of War #1) by Karen Ann Hopkins

5.

Talon (Talon #1) by Julie Kagawa

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• Hillary's Top 5 Book Covers

1.

The One by Kiera Cass

2.

Suspicion by Alexandra Monir

3.

The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

4.

Open Road Summer by Emery Lord

5.

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

There are so many beautiful book covers of 2014. It was extremely hard to choose only 5 each. Are there any of our choices that made your list? What book covers did you love in 2014? Leave us a comment! :) We'd LOVE to know.

Remember to check back tomorrow for day 3: 
Best ______ Of 2014 (bloggers choice)
 

8 Reasons a NON-Reader should READ

Hey gang! Yesterday I volunteered at my local book fair. There were over 100+ thousand books! A book lovers dream come true, for sure. While I was checking out a woman around my age or maybe older at the register (she bought about 500 dollars in book 0_o) her daughter was complaining about wanting to go home, and that she couldn't understand why her Mother even liked to read. She said it was boring and a waste of time and money. While I know not everyone is a reader but this saddened me to see this teen show so much angst against her Mothers' love of books. So I decided to make a list of reasons why I feel a non-reader should read or at least try. Granted books are not for everyone, and I understand that but I'm hoping this list will help those non-readers think about picking a book and trying. 

If you know anyone who doesn't care for reading, friends, family, or co-workers share this list with them. ;) 

1. An escape from real life. I feel when I'm reading I can go into another world, another life, and escape my own for a while. Books are the PERFECT vacation you can take everyday and have a new one as often as you like. 

2. Lets your imagination go wild and grow. It's kind of like watching a movie in your head instead of being on a screen. You can picture the characters how you see them and see the story play out in your mind, the way you like. There are no bounds to what you can imagine. It's always a lot of fun. 

3. Reading helps improve your spelling, vocabulary and grammar. Honestly, I feel I have learned more from reading books than in HS English. Reading for fun for any age and grade  and it may help improve your performance in class. Also reading enhance visual and motor skills. 

4. There are so many genre's of books out there, and more so now than ever. I feel if a non-reader can find the RIGHT genre of book they more likely will be inclined to read and try new genres and sub-genre's. 

5. Reading opens up doors. You don't know how many new and awesome friends I've made since reading and blogging. Places like Goodreads, blogs, twitter and such is a fun way to meet others. Joining book clubs, and even talking and meeting authors are also exciting! Finding others who love to read and getting recommendations of what books are hot and not. There is such a GREAT reading community online for readers and writers alike.

6. BOOK BOYFRIENDS/GIRLFRIENDS! Need I say more?! HAHA. 

7. Reading is a healthy addiction! While many teens and adult spend hours and hours watching TV, playing video games, and spending time online. Books are something you can feel good about being addicted too and proud of doing. 

8. Finally, and this is a big one. Reading books can inspire you to write one of your own. Whether you end up self-publishing or mange to find a publishing company would wants to publish your book, either way your story makes it way into the world for anyone to read. 

What DO you think of my reasons? Are there any you agree with me on? What reason(s) do YOU feel a non-reader should be reading? I'd love to know. :)