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Book Review: The Night Fairy
What would happen to a fairy if she lost her wings and could no longer fly? Flory, a young night fairy no taller than an acorn and still becoming accustomed to her wings — wings as beautiful as those of a luna moth — is about to find out. What she discovers is that the world is very big and very dangerous. But Flory is fierce and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. If that means telling others what to do — like Skuggle, a squirrel ruled by his stomach — so be it. Not every creature, however,…
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March – In Review
I’m in the process of redoing my blog again! This time it’ll be something I plan on keeping, so there is no new button for this feature yet. Just FYI! ***** Books Read & Reviewed in March: * The Betrayal – Sheila Hendrix (2/5) * Angelology – Danielle Trussoni (3/5) * Nickel Plated – Aric Davis (3/5) * When Colors Bleed – Estevan Vega (4/5) * Chasing Alliecat – Rebecca Fjelland Davis (4/5) * Like Mandarin – Kirsten Hubbard (5/5) * I Am J – Cris Beam (5/5) * The Opposite of Amber – Gillian Phillip (5/5) * Kat, Incorrigible…
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Book Review: Through Her Eyes
Media Type: Print Book Title: Through Her Eyes Author: Jennifer Archer Publisher: HarperTeen Pages: Hardcover; 384 Release Date: April 5, 2011 Source: Received for promotional book tour. ———————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Just Kissing! ———————————————— HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love a good ghost story mixed with some sweet romance. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Sixteen-year-old Tansy Piper moves with her grandfather and her mother, a horror writer, to the setting of her mother’s next book–a secluded house outside of a tiny, desolate West Texas town. Lonely and upset over the move,…
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Book Review: Love Ya Like A Sister
If you want something done right, then do it yourself. At least, that’s what people say. But does that include having three girlfriends at the same time–and stealing a car? Life is simple for Randy: 1) he loves his girlfriend and 2) he likes his motorcycle. And even if he really likes his motorcycle and only thinks he’s pretty sure he loves his girlfriend, it’s still the same difference. Easy to know, easy to think about. Then Randy’s life gets complicated. In one week he makes friends with a senior girl and her five-year-old sister, his girlfriend dumps him, and…
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Are you ready for iClue?
I’ve been asked to be a part of this FANTASTIC event and I can’t wait! Here’s all the info! Do You iClue? 6 Authors 6 Mysteries 6 Chances to Win an iTouch Six authors were talking one day and realized that even though their books ran the gamut from sci fi to romance, contemporary to ghostly, they all had one thing in common: a really good mystery. These authors–Lisa & Laura Roecker, Mandy Hubbard, Adele Griffin, Kimberly Derting, Lee Nichols & Beth Revis decided they wanted to give their readers a little more mystery…and if they solved that mystery, there needs to be a great prize,…
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Because I love it, that’s why!
I’m sure as followers of my blog, and thus lovers of literature, you’ve heard it before. WHY do you spend so much time reading? Do you get paid to blog? NO! Then why do you do it? ARE YOU CRAZY? Well, although the answer to that last one is a definite yes, I’m here to give those people an answer. Are you ready? It’s a pretty simple one if I do say so myself. BECAUSE I LOVE IT, THAT’S WHY! Why do I read? I read because getting lost in a book is my favorite way to relax. I read…
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Talking movies with Estevan Vega
You are in for a TREAT today my friends! Estevan Vega, author of both Arson and the new short story compilation When Colors Bleed is here for YOU! I’d like to say he’s here for me, but let’s be honest, he’s here to share with you. And he rocks. That’s all I’ll say. Enjoy his post, since I know I did, and I’ll give you some more info on his books at the bottom! ***** Wait, Did We Just Become Best Friends? These Are My Top Five Flicks…For Now By Estevan Vega This is the second week of the WHEN…
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Joining the audiobook challenge!
I’ve been trying to get more into audiobooks for a while now. It seems like I could get so much more “reading” done if I spent the extra time I have to do other things listening to a book! Plus who doesn’t want to have a story read to them? There are some fabulous narrators out there. That being said I’m joining up with Bewitched Bookworms in their audiobook challenge. You can click the button to be taken to the page! I haven’t yet chosen the books I’m reading, but I have started listening to The Haunting of Hill House by…
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Character Tweets – Hickey of the Beast
Intrigued by the title? Oh trust me, you should be. I definitely was! In case you are wondering this is the newest serial novel being released by Candlemark & Gleam. If you’re not sure what I mean, let me explain. This means you’ll have the treat of reading this book, chapters at a time, via subscription. You can read more about it here. Character tweets are where we see what these characters would be like just chatting like friends on Twitter. I love these posts! How much more real can it get then Twitter? Enjoy! ***** PerConnie: Okay, Universe. You…
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This or That? with Christine Deriso
It’s time for another game of…. This or That? For those of you who may be stopping by one of these for the first time, this game is pretty simple. I ask a series of questions with two choices and then the author picks one. They can choose to elaborate on their choices, or not. It’s all up to them! I’m pleased to welcome Christine Deriso, author of Then I Met My Sister for this session! Let’s take a look at some of her likes and find out a little bit more about this fantastic author, shall we? ***** 1. Coffee…