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Book Review: Return to The Secret Garden
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Return to the Secret Garden Author: Holly Webb Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky Pages: Hardcover; 240 Release Date: November 1, 2016 Source: Edelweiss / Publisher ———————————————— Content Screening: Nothing of note! HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who loved The Secret Garden, or who want to share this new chapter with their little ones! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N It’s 1939, and the occupants of the Craven Home for Orphaned Children have been evacuated to Misselthwaite Hall, a fancy manor in the English countryside, to escape the Blitz. Emmie would…
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Reading List – January 2017
Happy 2017, my fellow readers! Are you ready to tackle a new year of reading? I definitely am, and this year my aim is to be a lot more organized. So I’m going back to monthly reading lists. Nothing too strict, and nothing too big (so I can leave plenty of space for impulse reads!), but definitely trying to set myself some direction this year. That being said, here’s what I plan on tackling for January. I fell in love with Josh Sundquist’s writing last year, and I was so excited to see that he had published a new book!…
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Top 5 Books of 2016
The end of 2016 is upon us! Therefore, I thought it appropriate to do a top 5 post, even if I might not quite be done reading for the month. I doubt this will change much, to be honest. This year ,so far, I’ve read 200 books. Out of those 200 books, I only rated 39 with 5-star ratings. Out of those 39, only 13 were books (not graphic novels or comics, those are coming in a different post). Needless to say, it’s a lot easier this year to pin down some great 5-star reads. So be prepared for me…
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Looking Forward & 2017 Reading Plans
You know what they say about the best laid plans… It’s officially the latter half of December, which means there are only a two more weeks standing between us, and 2017. I always take this time to reflect, to reassess and, my most favorite thing of all, think about what my reading is going to look like in the new year. I’ve been known to cackle delightedly over plots and plans regarding books. 2017 is going to be a lot different than 2016 was though, mostly because of what I’ve learned about myself this year. Which, to be completely honest,…
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Happy December!
Is anyone else reeling over the fact that this is the last month of 2016? No, just me? It happens every year. December hits, and suddenly I’m remembering all the things I meant to do, but too caught up in the holiday season to really care whether or not I’ve accomplished them yet. Blogging slows down too, as you’ve probably noticed. It’s a mad rush to finish projects at work, spend time with visiting friends and family, and catch up on all those last minute books you meant to read before the whole new Spring 2017 catalog hits. Anyway I…
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THESE SHALLOW GRAVES and UNFORGIVEN Now in Paperback Blog Tour
It’s time for an epic spotlight, on two stellar books that are finally out in paperback! Are you the type who waits for paperbacks, so you can hoard all the more books? I’m right there with you, friends. Which means you’ll be as happy as I was to know that These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly and Unforgiven (A Fallen Novel) by Lauren Kate are out in paperback now! Scope these synopses, and then make sure to add each one to your reading list if you haven’t already! Jo Montfort is beautiful and rich, and soon—like all the girls in her class—she’ll…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Scenes From the Epic Life of a Total Genius by Stacey Matson
As you can see, we’re back in what I’d mostly consider full swing over here at HDB headquarters. Make no mistake, we love blogging! So even when things get hectic, we always pick it back up. So many books to promote, so little time. Today’s spotlight shines down on Scenes From the Epic Life of a Total Genius by Stacey Matson. This is the second book in the Arthur Bean series which, although I haven’t read it just yet, has been consistently praised for its honest and witty portrayal of teenage life. What’s not love? Lights. Camera. Action! Arthur Bean is…
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Book Review: The Boy Is Back by Meg Cabot
Media Type: Ebook Title: The Boy Is Back *Series: Boy #4 Author: Meg Cabot Publisher: William Morrow Pages: Hardcover; 357 Release Date: October 18, 2016 Source: TLC Book Tours / Harper Collins Publishers —————————————————————– Genre: Women’s Fiction / Chick Lit HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy this series, or like quirky women’s fiction. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | HarperCollins In this brand new novel in Meg’s fan-favorite “Boy” series, a scandal brings celebrity golfer Reed back home to the small town, the crazy family, and first love he once left behind.…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Return to the Secret Garden by Holly Webb
Apologies for the radio silence, all. It’s been a rocky couple of weeks here at HDB headquarters, and unfortunately that means blogging takes a back seat. Rest assured that we haven’t gone anywhere for good though! You’re stuck with us, and our bookish ramblings. Now then, on to the spotlight book of the day! Before you run screaming from my incessant gushing, let me very simply say that this is a book that I was really excited for. I’m sure many of us grew up walking the halls of Misselthwaite Manor with Mary, and have a soft spot in our heart for Dickon.…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (10/24/16)
Click the button to join in the fun! Someone pinch me, because I can’t believe that the end of October is already upon us. I hadn’t even realized that the last time I participated in these meme was last month, and now I feel like so much reading time has gotten away from me! Alas! Why can’t bookworms just be paid to read? On the bright side, staying home with a recuperating puppy has actually allowed me a fair bit of reading time. So there is much to report! Here we go! I sadly had to abandon my Halloween bingo…