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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 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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    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer by Taryn Souders

    You may be wondering why the picture above shows a goat in a canoe.  Good question! Now that I have your attention, it’s time to put the spotlight on How to (Almost) Ruin Your Summer by Taryn Souders. If you’ve ever been to summer camp, I think you’ll love this story. Chloe’s summer camp experience is both hilarious and adorable, which makes this the perfect addition to your warm weather reading list! Top Three Reasons Camp Minnehaha is The Worst1. The spiders (wayyyy too many legs)2. King Arthur (a rampaging goat intent on my destruction)3. Victoria a.k.a The Diva (an evil…

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    Book Spotlight: Chains of Command (Frontlines #4) by Marko Kloos

    Another week has begun, and that means it’s time for much more book related spotlights and goodies. Today’s spotlight is for fans of Science Fiction. Specifically, I’m pointing to those of you who are all about aliens vs. humans. Are you looking for your next action packed read? You might want to consider Chains of Command by Marko Kloos. Buy it on Amazon The assault on Earth was thwarted by the destruction of the aliens’ seed ship, but with Mars still under Lanky control, survivors work frantically to rebuild fighting capacity and shore up planetary defenses. Platoon sergeant Andrew Grayson must…

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    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Terrapin by A.C. Troyer

    Well, back to the grind after a long and lazy weekend. There was a lot of reading time to be had, happily, but of course that also meant that there’s a lot to catch up on in “real adult life”. Still, I had to carve out a piece of the day to get this wonderful book spotlight posted, and share it with all of you! I’m never too busy to promote books. Especially ones with stunning covers. Terrapin A.C. Troyer (Nordic Airre, #1) Publication date: May 30th 2016 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Eighteen-year-old Charlotte (Jinx), fights her past to chase…

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    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Curse by Steven James

    Good morning ladies and gents. Welcome to another book spotlight! Today started out completely insane, but things have finally calmed down and I can finally get this post into the wild! After all, I would want Steven James’ Curse to miss your radar. Enjoy! Curse Steven James (Blur Trilogy #3) Published by: Skyscape Publication date: May 24th 2016 Genres: Thriller, Young Adult Don’t miss this intriguing and climactic conclusion to the Blur Trilogy. As Daniel Byers prepares to attend a basketball camp before his senior year of high school, the terrifying blurs that’ve plagued him for the last nine months return.…

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    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: The Dream Protocol: Descent by Adara Flynn Quick

    Good morning, my darling bookworms! A very happy Wednesday to you, as well. As you can tell from the uptick in posts, things are settling down at HDB headquarters, and we’re gearing up to bring you a lot more amazing book spotlights, and wonderful book reviews. Which brings me to this particular spotlight, and the fact that I may have a bit of a case of cover lust. The Dream Protocol: Descent has a cover that borders somewhere between steampunk and whimsical, which makes my heart happy. Add in a synopsis that sounds delicious, and you have a book that I…

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    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Ava and Taco Cat by Carol Weston

    It’s SPOTLIGHT TIME! Today’s book is especially adorable, and aimed at those young readers in your life who are looking for their next read. I have a soft spot in my heart for Middle Grade fiction with plucky little girl characters, and Ava absolutely fits that bill. Feast your eyes on Ava and Taco Cat by Carol Weston. Ava desperately wants a pet for her eleventh birthday—but gets way more than she bargained for when she adopts T-A-C-O-C-A-T. When Ava Wren hears about an injured yellow tabby with mismatched ears, she becomes obsessed and wants to rescue him. She even picks…

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    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Charmed by Jen Calonita

    I’m so happy to present today’s spotlight book, because it’s the second in one of my favorite series! Jen Calonita’s Flunked soared to the top of my reading list last year, with it’s adorable characters and fun, magical premise. When I found out that there was a sequel coming, I was so excited. I’m proud to be able to share that sequel with you! Goodreads It takes a (mostly) reformed thief to catch a spy. Which is why Gilly Cobbler, Enchantasia’s most notorious pickpocket, volunteers to stay locked up at Fairy Tale Reform School…indefinitely. Gilly and her friends may have defeated…

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    Book Spotlight: I Don’t Know How the Story Ends by J.B. Cheaney

    I promised you book spotlights, and I aim to deliver! The best part about today’s, is that this book not only looks absolutely amazing but there’s also a giveaway attached just for you! Don’t you feel special? Take a look at all the buzz below. I can tell you right now, it was the prospect of being lost in an early Hollywood that really caught me up. Perhaps it’ll do the same for you. Our story begins in a dusty little town in California, a bustling place called Hollywood… Isobel Ransom is feeling anxious. Her father is away treating wounded…