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    Waiting on Wednesday (14)

    “Waiting on” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine where we share upcoming releases that we just cannot wait for! Everyone at school can’t stop talking about how hot Meredith Willis’s new next-door neighbor, Adrien, is. But Meredith can’t help but think there’s something strange about the cool, sophisticated new guy, and those sunglasses he constantly wears are the least of it. Every time he’s around, Meredith sees things—terrifying things that nobody else seems to notice. And when she dares to sneak a look into the windows of his house, she sees something in the cellar that…

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    Waiting on Wednesday (13)

    “Waiting on” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine where we share upcoming releases that we just cannot wait for! A richly inventive novel about a centuries-old vampire, a spellbound witch, and the mysterious manuscript that draws them together. Deep in the stacks of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive glance and a few notes, she banishes the book to the stacks. But her discovery…

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    In My Mailbox – Elephant Ears? Yes!

    As promised, I vlogged in my costume! I figure this will either make you want to watch my vlogs more often, or completely scare you away. Either way…. Books Mentioned: * Bad Girls Don’t Die by Katie Alender * Three Wishes by Isabelle Merlin * The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey  * Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu * The Sapphire Talisman by Brenda Pandos * Through Her Eyes by Jennifer Archer * The Handbook for Increasing Your Relationship IQ by Edward Fairley As always, much love to Kristi at The Story Siren for hosting this weekly meme!

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    Random Books: The Zombie Edition

    Welcome to another edition of Random Books! This is a feature where I type a chosen word into the Goodreads search bar, and choose three books that catch my eye. You then get the random thoughts that go through my head as I learn about the book. It’s a fun way to discover new books! *** It’s time for the ZOMBIE edition! Pretty apropos don’t you think? I mean it is a celebration this weekend of all things creepy, scary and dead! There’s a zombie walk downtown today in my city. Am I going? TOTALLY! *** Top 10 Lessons for Surviving a…

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    Waiting on Wednesday (12)

    “Waiting on” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine where we share upcoming releases that we just cannot wait for! Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. And that’s okay. Kristina is the sporty one, Tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. Until Kristina is diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly Tess is the center of the popular crowd, everyone eager for updates. There are senior boys flirting with her. Yet the smiles of her picture-perfect family are cracking and her sister could be dying. Now Tess has to fill a new role: the…

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    In My Mailbox – First ever vlog & a GIVEAWAY!

    Yup, you win my friends. I did a vlog! I debated, I hemmed, I hawed, then I told myself to stop being ridiculous and just do it already. I’m kind of sick, so I hope I don’t look ridiculous. I also apologize for the plethora of obnoxious things I may or may not do :). This is the first take. It’s a bit gritty because, unlike all you cool people, I don’t have a camera on my computer. So this is taken on my small video camera. It’s 100%, raw, uncut me. You love me right? Books Mentioned For Review:…

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    Random Books: The Love Edition

    Welcome to another edition of Random Books! This is a feature where I type a chosen word into the Goodreads search bar, and choose three books that catch my eye. You then get the random thoughts that go through my head as I learn about the book. It’s a fun way to discover new books! *** The Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women is a fairly typical all-girls school—that is, if every school teaches advanced martial arts in PE, chemistry always consists of the latest in chemical warfare, and everyone breaks CIA codes for extra credit in computer class. So…

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    The Fanatic Report 7

    Oh man, when was the last time that I actually did one of these? I’m pretty sure it’s been a month. Sorry all! Did ya miss it? I hope so! Bringing you all the news you need to know from around the blogosphere! From the home base, here is what you need to know this week. * If you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere and haven’t yet noticed, I’m giving away a copy of Paranormalcy! It ends October 31st, so enter now, here! * My blog design packages are up AND I’ve taught myself to do animated buttons! Want…

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    Random Books: The Rain Edition

    Do you ever just randomly type a word into Goodreads? I do, especially when I’m bored, awake away too early, or just looking for something new to read! Today I thought it would be fun (since it’s 6:45 and I’m awake for some reason) to post some books that popped up when I typed in “rain” and my thoughts.  Are you prepared for some randomness? Away we go! Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul (and an obsession with opposable thumbs), he has educated himself by watching television extensively, and by listening…

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    The Fanatic Report 6

    Your place for all the book news you NEED to know around the internet! From the home base, here are the noteworthy posts this week.  * My Monday post this week was about a fun blog tweak! Ever wondered how to change your font on your post titles and sidebar titles to a cute one? Check out the tutorial! Also, this week only (until Saturday evening) I’ll do it for you if you email me!  * This week I was fortunate enough to have Steve Brezenoff, author of The Absolute Value of -1, stop by my blog for an interview!…