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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…
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Book Review: Kubrick’s Game by Derek Taylor Kent
Media Type: Ebook Title: Kubrick’s Game Author: Derek Taylor Kent Publisher: Evolved Publishing Pages: Paperback; 363 Release Date: September 26, 2016 Source: Author ——————————————– Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are fans of puzzles, and definitely fans of Stanley Kubrick’s movies. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Shawn Hagan, a college film student obsessed with legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, discovers hidden clues in his movies which lead him on a harrowing quest toward a mysterious treasure that Kubrick left behind. Endangered by sinister groups on the same quest, Shawn…
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Book Review: Time Traveling With A Hamster by Ross Welford
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Time Traveling With A Hamster Author: Ross Welford Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Pages: Hardcover; 434 Release Date: October 4, 2016 Source: Publisher ————————————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note. HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers of all ages, but specifically those young readers who have a big love for science and theory! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Back to the Future meets The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in this original, poignant, race-against-time story about a boy who travels back to 1984 to save his father’s life.…
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Book Review: Yesternight by Cat Winters
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Yesternight Author: Cat Winters Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pages: Paperback; 400 Release Date: October 4, 2016 Source: Harper Collins Publishers and TLC Book Tours ——————————————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence and Sexual Situations HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy darker historical fiction, with a look at reincarnation. Add it on: HarperCollins | Amazon | Barnes & Noble From the author of The Uninvited comes a haunting historical novel with a compelling mystery at its core. A young child psychologist steps off a train, her destination a foggy seaside town. There,…