• Book Reviews

    Book Review: The Midnight Tunnel

    A mysterious adventure of self-discovery that reveals shocking secrets! It is 1905 and young Suzanna works at her family’s inn in Loch Harbor, New Brunswick, where she is trained to be a well-mannered hostess and a charming lady. Suzanna has other ideas for her future–she wants to be a detective. When a young guest goes missing on a stormy summer night, Suzanna’s famous detective uncle, and idol, comes to solve the case. But Suzanna learns that not everything is as it seems. With a little help from her friends, can she solve the mystery of the missing girl before her…

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    This or That? with Jason Ancona!

    Today I am once again super pleased to welcome Jason Ancona to my blog! I’ve had the privilage of reviewing both of his books that are out so far, and Debugging Tori Redding was one of my favorite reads of last month. As a special treat, today Jason will share some of his favorites with us in a game of This or That? I’ll give him the floor! *** 1. Light side, or dark side of the force?   Light. Luke and Yoda all the way. 2. Paper books or ebooks?   ebooks. I’m a gadget guy. The future is here. 3. Indoors or…

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    Book Review: Drought

    Ruby Prosser dreams of escaping the Congregation and the early-nineteenth century lifestyle that’s been practiced since the community was first enslaved. She plots to escape the vicious Darwin West, his cruel Overseers, and the daily struggle to gather the life-prolonging Water that keeps the Congregants alive and gives Darwin his wealth and power. But if Ruby leaves, the Congregation will die without the secret ingredient that makes the Water special: her blood. So she stays. But when Ruby meets Ford, the new Overseer who seems barely older than herself, her desire for freedom is too strong. He’s sympathetic, irresistible, forbidden—and…

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    Tracy Deebs – Guest Post & Giveaway!

    Happy Saturday everyone! Isn’t this a gorgeous cover? I just thought I’d start off by saying that, because every time I see this cover I have to stop and stare. I’m loving the tattoos on the back! Click the book for more info. Anyhow I digress. Tracy Deebs is stopping by my blog today to share a little bit more about her with you! The best part? She’s bringing a giveaway to tempt you to read her book (pun totally intended). Let’s take a look at Tracy’s Top 10 Favorite YA Books! *** I love reading.  I love everything about…

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    Like Mandarin: Talking with Taffeta!

    I have a special treat for you today my friends! Kirsten Hubbard, author of Like Mandarin, is here! If you’ve missed out on adding her book to your Goodreads, you’d better go now. I’ll wait. Today I have Taffeta, Grace’s sister, here for an interview. Keep in mind that Taffeta is quite the precocious little six year old. I for one adore her. Let’s see if you do do too! *** 1. Hi Taffeta and welcome to my blog! Can you describe yourself for us in just one sentence? I am Taffeta Carpenter and I am in kindergarten and I…

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    Vanish Cover REVEALED! *GASP*

    Okay, okay, although I’d love to believe that you’re all here to see little old me…I know what you’re really here for. You want in on some of this VANISH cover action don’t you? Yup, you’re here for some eye candy. So let me give it to you sooner than later shall I? GASP, right? Isn’t it just so lovely that you want to make out with it? Or is that just me….sorry. I’m in LOVE! Now that you’re in gorgeous cover shock, and possibly twitching on the floor due to entirely too much beauteous Jacinda love, let me share…

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    I Am J: Interviewing J

    Today I am honored to have Cris Beam, author of the upcoming I Am J, on my blog! Her book truly touched my heart, and taught me so much more about the inner battle that transgender teens face. It was an amazing read. To those of you who may not have heard of this book before, I’ll also be reviewing it this coming Thursday! Until then you can find book info at the bottom of the page. Let’s take a look at J, the main character, and learn a bit more. *** 1) Welcome J, and thanks for stopping by.…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Blue

    Chris Astor is a man in his early forties who is going through the toughest stretch of his life. Becky is Chris’s fourteen-year-old daughter, a girl who overcame enormous challenges to become a vibrant, vital young woman – and now faces her greatest obstacle yet. Miea is the young queen of a fantasy land that Becky and Chris created when Becky was little, a fantasy land that has developed a life of its own and now finds itself in terrible, maybe fatal trouble. Together, Chris, Becky, and Miea need to uncover a secret. The secret to why their worlds have…

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    Children’s Book Review: Peas and Bananas: Outside with Lil Boo

    Media Type: Print Book Title: Peas and Bananas – Outside with Lil Boo Author: Daddy Bookins Publisher: Booklocker Pages: Paperback; 32 Release Date: Not disclosed. Source: Author —————————————————– Recommended to: Parents look for charming alphabet books to read with their little ones. Difficulty Level: Entry level readers will do great with this book. The rhyme helps with learning repetition and there are so many fun words to say. Add it on: Goodreads / B&N Experience a creative journey through the curious eyes of a little boy playing outside. Follow Lil Boo and his imaginary friend, Onote, from the letters A to Z in a…

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    Book Review: The Big Show Stopper

    Media Type: Print Book Title: The Big Show Stopper Author: Ken Dalton Publisher: Different Drummer Press Pages: Paperback; 296 Release Date: September 26, 2010 Source: Promotional Tour —————————————— Genre: Mystery/Thriller HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a good mystery Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N The Big Show Stopper opens in a packed concert arena with everyone waiting for the entrance of Brady Blackstone, the richest, and premier concert performer in America. But before Brady sets his foot on the stage, a tragic accident takes his life in front of…