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Book Review: Walk Two Moons
Media Type: Ebook Title: Walk Two Moons Author: Sharon Creech Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: Paperback; 288 Release Date: July 18, 1996 Source: Amazon ———————————————– Intended Reading Group: Middle Grade Content Screening: Nothing of note ———————————————– HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Everyone. Seriously. I wish this read by every person of every age. It’s that amazing. Add it: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N / Book Depository Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle’s mother has disappeared. While tracing her steps on a car trip from Ohio to Idaho with her grandparents, Salamanca tells a story to pass the…
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October Wrap Up
It’s that time again! I realized that I totally forgot to post one of these in September, so this is a great chance to see how far I’ve come since August :). I think I’m almost to my goal! ********** Books reviewed in October: The Chosen of Gaia by M. Mariz – Review (4/5) ** Envy by Gregg Olsen – Review (4/5) ** Divergent by Veronica Roth – Review (5/5) Luthecker by Keith Domingue – Review (4/5) Three Parts Dead by Max Glastone – Review (3/5) Undead Reckoning by Mike Slabon – Review (3/5) Velveteen by Daniel Marks – Review (4/5) ** Hanging By A Thread by Sophie…
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Character Interview: Elliot from Touching the Surface
Today, please welcome Kimberly Sabatini to the blog! She’s brought along Elliot, her main character, for an interview. If you haven’t taken a look at Touching The Surface yet, I highly recommend clicking the book cover below! But let me share the synopsis with you in case you’ve missed it. Experience the afterlife in this lyrical, paranormal debut novel that will send your heart soaring. When Elliot finds herself dead for the third time, she knows she must have messed up, big-time. She doesn’t remember how she landed in the afterlife again, but she knows this is her last chance to…
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Book Review: Hanging By A Thread
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Hanging By A Thread Author: Sophie Littlefield Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Pages: Hardcover; 288 Release Date: September 11, 2012 Source: NetGalley ——————————————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Language ——————————————————– HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a paranormal read, and are looking for something a little different. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Summer is the best part of the year in Winston, California, and the Fourth of July is the highlight of the season. But the perfect town Clare remembers…
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The Origin of Mr. Blank: A guest post by Justin Robinson
Today’s guest is Justin Robinson! He’s the author of the very recently published, Mr. Blank. This has been on my radar since I first saw the announcement from Candlemark & Gleam! It sounds amazing. Fast moving and full of twists! Anyway I’m rambling. Point being, Justin Robinson is here today to share his creation of Mr. Blank’s character with you!!! I’m loving this post, but I’ll stop talking and let you enjoy it. Take it away Justin! The Origin of Mr. Blank I swear, for the first month, I thought I was working for the Russian mob. It was a…
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Kimberly Kinrade talks YA Fiction. Plus, win her newest book!
The Mass Appeal of YA Fiction – It’s Not Just For Teens Guest Post by Kimberly Kinrade Chances are you or someone you love is addicted to Young Adult fiction. In all likelihood, you know many non-teens who fall into this category. For those who just don’t understand the fascination, or who worry about your loved one’s mental health, I’m here to help. Young Adult fiction didn’t start as a genre so much as an age classification for books. Depending on who you ask, (or what you read) YA lit falls somewhere between Middle Grade and Adult literature and is typically…
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Keith Domingue talks writing!
It’s all about Keith Domingue today!!! As you may recall, I reviewed Luthecker earlier this month and guys…seriously? It’s amazing! ESPECIALLY if you love Thrillers. Trust me. You need to add this to your reading list. Keith is here today to share with you his opinion on writing. Are you a budding writer? This post is for you. He’s a smart man, but that will be obvious when you read this. So without further ado, I’ll give the floor over. Enjoy! Write what you know…or not. “Write what you know” is common advice given to writers when they begin their…
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An Interview and Giveaway from Mike Slabon!
Mike Slabon is here today! If you’ll recall, he’s the author of Undead Reckoning, a book that is all about a mix of zombies and utter hilarity. You should really read this one if you love all out humor :). It’s well worth your time. Without further ado, I’ll give the floor to Mike and his interview! Make sure to read on. There’s a giveaway too! 1) Undead Reckoning is being made into a movie. What is the tagline on the movie poster? I should preface this one. Dead Reckoning is form of orientation where one uses identifiable landmarks to…
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Cover Reveal and Excerpt: Keeper of the Black Stones
Today I’m happy to help Glass House Press unveil the cover of their upcoming release: Keeper of the Black Stones by P.T. McHugh! Click the book cover to add this title to your Goodreads! Awkward in his own skin, shy around girls and worried about anything and everything, Jason Evans is just like a million other teenage boys in high school, with one very large exception: he has been given a gift that allows him to jump through time. A set of stones has fallen into his lap that gives him access to any place – and any time –…
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Book Review: Velveteen
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Velveteen *Series: Velveteen #1 Author: Daniel Marks Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Pages: Hardcover; 464 Release Date: October 9, 2012 Source: Publisher ——————————————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Violence ——————————————————– HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who don’t mind graphic scenes, and unflinchingly morbid humor. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Velveteen Monroe is dead. At 16, she was kidnapped and murdered by a madman named Bonesaw. But that’s not the problem. The problem is she landed in purgatory. And while it’s not…