Thursday, July 19, 2012

Feature & Follow Friday (7)


Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and
Alison Can Read. It's a great way to meet other book bloggers!

This week's question is:
Christmas in July! Someone gives you a gift card for two books (whatever that costs). What two books will you buy?

We decided to share our virtual gift card and each pick a book:

Ally would buy: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout because everyone seems to be reading it lately, and I feel like I should read it, too. Plus, I love the cover!

Lee would buy: Looking for Alibrandi by Melina Marchetta because I love her books, and this is the only one that I don't own yet.

Posted by Lee @ Rally the Readers at 10:19 PM
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  1. UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    You're right Ally, you SHOULD buy obsidian! It'll be the best money/gift voucher you ever spent ;)
    And Lee, I haven't read Looking for Alibrandi but did you know they made an Aussie film of it about 15ish years ago? It was pretty good too, as far as these adaptations go.
    Great Picks, Ladies!
    My FF!

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 19, 2012 at 11:47 PM

      I didn't realize that Looking for Alibrandi had been made into a movie. I'll have to check if it's available on DVD here in the US. I've heard that Jellicoe Road is being turned into a film as well, and I would absolutely go see it if it makes its way here.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  2. The Scarf PrincessJuly 19, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I'm a new follower via GFC. I've read and loved Jennifer Armintrout's other books and will definitely look into this new one more.

    The Scarf Princess

    http://wowfromthescarfprincess.blogspot.com/2012/07/feature-follow-friday_19.html

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 19, 2012 at 11:51 PM

      I definitely need to check out her Covenant series next.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  3. UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    I agree, you should read Obsidian ~ so fun!

    ~Ali

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 19, 2012 at 11:59 PM

      I caved in and bought a copy, which I'll happily share with Ally. She and I were just discussing a few days ago how we're probably the only two people who haven't read it yet, lol.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  4. KathyJuly 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog tonight! I have heard a lot about Obsidian and want to check it out as well. Also I agree with the comment you made on my blog - the wait list for Gone Girl is insane at my library too.

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 12:02 AM

      The wait list at our library has over 100 people on it. I doubt that I can wait that long, so Gone Girl looks like a must-buy for me.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. Katrina @ Bookish ThingsJuly 19, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    I need to jump on the Obsidian wagon too. Looks like I need to add it to my buy immediately list. :P

    Old Follower

    My FF

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 12:05 AM

      We were hoping that the library would get a copy soon, but I gave up and bought it. My curiosity got the better of me at last.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. JoieJuly 19, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Ooooh both are FABULOUS picks! Obsidian was an amazing, funny, and unique story and ANY Marchetta book as 100% buy-worthy!!
    old follower :)

    Here's my FF

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 12:09 AM

      I completely agree with you- Melina Marchetta's books are must-owns for me, too.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. MzAlisaKayJuly 19, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Good pick... especially on Obsidian ;0) That is so sweet that you two would share your gift card. If I had to share... well, I wouldn't, LOL.

    New follower :0) My FF.

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM

      We often share books, so we wouldn't mind sharing the gift card, either. I don't blame you for wanting to spend it on yourself, though, lol.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  8. BLHmistressJuly 19, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    I have been wanting to read Obsidian too, Great picks! Have a great weekend!

    My FF

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 12:51 PM

      We've both been dying to read it, especially after seeing the cover everywhere.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    I loveeee Obsidian! It is so amazing. (:
    I just started following via GFC !
    Here is my F & F ~ http://cheerfulreviews.blogspot.com/2012/07/feature-follow-2.html

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 1:02 PM

      If I didn't have a stack of library books to get through, I'd start reading it this instant.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  10. Obsession with BooksJuly 20, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    I absolutely loved Obsidian! I hope you get to read it soon.

    My FF - http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/feature-follow-friday-20th-july.html

    Have a fantastic weekend!

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  11. Alison Can ReadJuly 20, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Hopping through. I agree with you on Looking for Alibrandi. It's the only one of hers I haven't read and I really want to.
    My Hop

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 1:21 PM

      As soon as I can spare a few dollars, I'm buying a copy because not owning all of her books really bugs me.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. JennyJuly 20, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    I've heard so much about both of those books! My friend has Obsidian, must borrow that from her (darn my non-existent income!)

    New subscriber :D

    http://bookdoll.blogspot.com/2012/07/ff-2.html

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 1:24 PM

      My book buying budget is severely limited at the moment, so I know how you feel, lol.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  13. GinJuly 20, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    I just bought Obsidian a couple weeks ago! I've never heard of Lee's pick - I'll have to check it out.

    Happy Friday, y'all!
    Old follower. :) My FF

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 1:31 PM

      My copy of Obsidian arrived yesterday. All of the buzz about it finally got me to buy it.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. Lisa NguyenJuly 20, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    I also have Obsidian on my list! New Follower!

    Feature & Follow
    Lisa @ Shatterbooks

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 1:42 PM

      It's supposed to be amazing. I hope you get to read it soon, too!

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  15. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    I'm dying to get to the Lux series. Great choices :)

    I am a new follower. I'd love it if you followed back.

    My FF

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 4:03 PM

      Me too! I've heard so many people raving about Obsidian that I feel like I'm missing out! Thanks for stopping by and following! :)

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  16. rachelJuly 20, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Great picks!
    Thanks so much for stopping by - old follower here! :D

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  17. MellianeJuly 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I didn't know the second one but heard many great things about the first one. I really need to read it as well.

    old follower

    here is mine

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 4:05 PM

      Obsidian is really up there on my to-read list. Eventually, I will get to it! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  18. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Oh, Obsidian was a nice read. :) I'm a new gfc follower. Would you please follow back?
    http://notjustnonsense.blogspot.com/2012/07/ff-feature-and-follow-27.html

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 4:06 PM

      Yeah, I've heard lots of good things about Obsidian, I'm really psyched to read it! Thanks for stopping by and following! :)

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  19. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Obsidian seems to be a popular choice, have a great week-end.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/feature-follow_20.html

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 4:07 PM

      I've been seeing Obsidian around a lot too. Thanks for stopping by!

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  20. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Obsidian is a great choice, it's that we could only chose two, but otherwise... The other title I haven't heard of, I should check it out! New GFC follower.

    Helene @ Helene's World of Books

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 4:10 PM

      Right, books should be unlimited! I've been hearing lots of great things about Obsidian, it sounds like a really good book. Thanks for dropping by and following! :)

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  21. Jaskirat@SeeitORreaditJuly 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Obsidian sounds like a good one! I haven't read anything by the author before but I have heard wonderful things about her work.

    Following!
    SeeitORreadit

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 4:12 PM

      Yeah, I've been hearing lots of great things about Obsidian and Armentrout. I'll definitely be excited when I'll finally get the chance to read one of her books. Thanks for dropping by and following! :)

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  22. Shane @ItchingforBooksJuly 20, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    great picks!

    thanks for stopping by!

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  23. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    'Tiger Lily' and 'Anna Dressed In Blood'!

    Andrea @ Literary Getaway (new follower)

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

    My Follow Friday Post

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 7:12 PM

      I borrowed Anna Dressed in Blood from the library last week and am really looking forward to reading it because it's gotten such rave reviews.

      Thanks for stopping by and following!

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  24. Jenna and AshleyJuly 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    I love that you guys are sharing:) Obsidian is super popular this week. Guess I'll have to get my hands on a Jennifer Armentrout book!

    Thanks for stopping by! Following back.
    -Jenna @ Fans of Fiction

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 7:15 PM

      Seeing Obsidian mentioned on so many blogs (plus that amazing cover!) made me forget about my current ban on buying books; I just had to own it.

      Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  25. MeganJuly 20, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Obsidian is AMAZING. One of my fave books ever. Seriously. Nice picks! Thanks for stopping by my blog! New follower :D

    My FF

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 7:17 PM

      We have a hunch that it'll become one of our favorite books, too.

      Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  26. UnknownJuly 20, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Yay Obsidian like me! I am really looking forward to finally reading it. Thanks for stopping by My FF and I'm following GFC and Linky.

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 20, 2012 at 9:52 PM

      We're looking forward to reading it, too. Thanks for dropping by!

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  27. theyabookwormJuly 20, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Obsidian is a MUST! I seriously love anything by Jennifer Armentrout :D Thanks for stopping by and following my blog- I'm a new follower!

    Caitlin @ The Y.A. Bookworm
    http://theyabookworm.blogspot.ca/

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 21, 2012 at 12:15 AM

      We totally agree- Obsidian is a must-read for us.

      Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  28. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Fabulous choices! <3 I'd totally love to buy Obsidian as well, very curious!! and Lee, I totally know that the-one-book-I've-yet-to-buy-from-this-author feeling, haha! <3

    Thanks for stopping by! New Linky follower!
    Vivian @ Vivaciously, Vivian

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 21, 2012 at 12:20 AM

      I hope to add Looking for Alibrandi to my bookshelf some time in the near future because knowing that it's the only Melina Marchetta book that's missing drives me a bit crazy, lol.

      Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  29. LexieJuly 20, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Ally, you made the right decision to buy Obsidian! You'll love it! ;) Thank you for stopping by and following my blog! New Follower!

    Lexie @ Lexie Reads...

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 21, 2012 at 12:24 AM

      We already love the cover, and from what we've heard about the story, we're pretty sure we're going to love that, too.

      Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  30. LaurenJuly 21, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    I've also heard a lot of good things about Obsidian! Great picks! Thanks for stopping by and following! New follower!

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersJuly 21, 2012 at 12:29 AM

      It's supposed to be amazing, and we're really eager to read it.

      Thanks for dropping by and following!

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  31. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    I think I've seen Obsidian floating around this virtual world.. I need to check it out after all the comments I see here about it! Thanks for swingin' by! I'm now following you back :)

    Happy Reading :)

    Keely @ Realms of an Open Mind

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 21, 2012 at 6:20 PM

      Yeah, that's how I felt about Obsidian. Thanks for stopping by and following! :)

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  32. MaryJuly 21, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Hi! Thanks for visiting my blog and following, I'm following back!:)
    I want to read something from Melina Marchetta too:)
    Happy weekend!

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 21, 2012 at 6:21 PM

      Marchetta is a great author; I really liked Finnikin of the Rock. Thanks for stopping by and following! :)

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  33. ChrystinaJuly 21, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    I picked Obsidian too, and bought it last night lol, couldn't wait for the mythical gift card! Thanks for stopping by, I'm an old follower too but I did follow on Twitter this time :)
    Chrystina @BookLiaison

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 21, 2012 at 6:22 PM

      As soon as come into some money I'm going to buy my own copy of Obsidian too! Thanks for stopping by and following on Twitter!

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  34. ChristinaJuly 21, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    I really need to read Obsidian! Great picks.

    New follower via GFC.

    Ensconced in YA
    http://cahreviews.blogspot.com

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    1. Ally @ Rally the ReadersJuly 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM

      Yeah, me too! Thanks for stopping by and following! :)

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  35. DeeJuly 21, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    I haven't heard of either of those books (must look up on GR).

    New follower via GFC!

    -dee
    wellpinaroseonyournose.blogspot.com

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  36. kathyJuly 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Fun choices! I love Melina Marchetta. I had to pick one of her books too. :)

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