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Book Review: 52 Reasons to Hate My Father
Media Type: Print Book Title: 52 Reasons to Hate My Father Author: Jessica Brody Publisher: Farrar, Starus & Giroux Pages: Hardcover; 352 Release Date: July 3, 2012 Source: Publisher ——————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Nothing of Note ——————————————— HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Fans of Jessica Brody! Readers who enjoy a story with a little sass, a hefty helping of humor, and a lot of heart. Add it: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N / Book Depository Being America’s favorite heiress is a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Lexington Larrabee…
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Audio Book Review: Liesl & Po
Media Type: Audio Book Title: Liesl & Po Author: Lauren Oliver Narrator: Jim Dale Publisher: Harper Audio Format: MP3 Digital Download Duration: 5 hours and 55 minutes Release Date: October 4, 2011 Source: Audible ——————————————– Intended Reading Group: Middle Grade Content Screening: Nothing of Note ——————————————– HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Young readers looking for a book with a heaping helping of magic! Add it: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N / Book Depository Liesl lives in a tiny attic bedroom, locked away by her cruel stepmother. Her only friends are the shadows and the mice—until one…
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August Wrap Up
It’s August! Another great month of books, another month closer to the end of the year. So, let’s not waste anymore time shall we? (AB = Audio Book Review) ** denotes books read previously that do not count toward month totals Books reviewed in August: ** (AB) If I Stay by Gayle Forman – Review (5/5) ** Tools of Prophecy by Michael Rothman – Review (4/5) The Lost Saint by Bree Despain – Review (4/5) Lot’s Return to Sodom (Liv Bergen #2) by Sandra Brannan – Review (4/5) Widow’s Might (Liv Bergen #3) by Sandra Brannan – Review (5/5) The Accidental Hero (Jack Blank #1) by Matt Myklusch –…
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Books to Watch
Books to Watch is a feature here on Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile, dedicated to books that you should totally have on your reading list! Running roughly once a month, I spotlight two books. One that is already out for your reading enjoyment, and the other a book that is upcoming very soon. Check below for previous editions! ********** May 2013 – Jack Blank Series by Matt Myklusch and Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas January 2013 – Fire Baptized by Kenya Wright and Graveyard Child by M.L.N. Hanover November 2012 – Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech and Shadow Breakers by Daniel…
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Everlasting Summer Swap!
Hi everyone! It’s about that time again. Time to share the love, and host a swap! If you’ve never participated in one of these, make sure to check out the General Guidelines post first. Ah Summer… It’s one of the most gorgeous times of the year, and yet it seems to fly by so fast. I’d love nothing for than an everlasting summer. More time to swim, wear those sandals I totally love, and show off my tan. That’s the theme of this swap! Let’s get started! ON TO THE DETAILS: This swap’s theme is EVERLASTING SUMMER, so you’ll want…
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Book Review: Stitch
Media Type: Ebook Title: Stitch *Series: Stitch Trilogy #1 Author: Samantha Durante Publisher: Self-published Pages: Paperback; 314 Release Date: August 1, 2012 Source: Author ——————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Nothing of Note ——————————————— HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers looking for a unique read that blends the science fiction, dystopian fiction and elements of the paranormal. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Her heart races, her muscles coil, and every impulse in Alessa’s body screams at her to run… but yet she’s powerless to move. Still struggling to…
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An Interview with Mary Casanova and your chance to win!
Today Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile is pleased to welcome Mary Casanova! Mary’s work spans from YA to Children’s picture books. In other words, this is one talented lady. Today she is here to promote her newest book, Frozen. I wrote a review of this book yesterday and I can honestly tell you that it is a gorgeously written historical fiction novel. Well worth the add to your TBR! I’ll let Mary have the floor now, and share her interview answers. Don’t forget to check out the giveaway too! ******************** 1) Hello Mary, and welcome! Let’s start with something fun. If you…
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Book Review: Frozen
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Frozen Author: Mary Casanova Publisher: University of Minnesota Press Pages: Hardcover; 264 Release Date: September 1, 2012 Source: NetGalley ——————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Nothing of note ——————————————— HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy Historical Fiction with vivid characters and story line. Add it: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Sixteen-year-old Sadie Rose hasn’t said a word in eleven years—ever since the day she was found lying in a snowbank during a howling storm. Like her voice, her memories of her mother and what happened…
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Book Review: What the Heck Dec?!
Media Type: Print Book Title: What the Heck, Dec?! Author: Elizabeth Dudak Publisher: Orange Hat Publishing Pages: Paperback; 264 Release Date: March 29, 2012 Source: Author ———————————— Genre: Romance / Contemporary HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a good, quirky romance with great characters. Add it: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N / Book Depository Marti Karnawski is waiting in the front office of Noteah Middle School trying to land first her teaching position, not a man. Yet one casual glance at Declan Reed – the school’s droolicious social worker with bad boy…
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Coming Soon on HDB… (8/26/12)
Hello again and happy new week to you all! It’s that time again. Time to see what is coming up this week, and get you excited for the goodies that are in store! Let’s do it! ********** MONDAY On Monday it’s all about Elizabeth Dudak and What the Heck, Dec?! in the form of a review. Yes, yes I know I meant to review this ages ago. I can’t wait to share with you how sweet and fun this book really is! TUESDAY Tuesday brings a review of Frozen by Mary Casanova. I wish I had the words to describe this book…