Today is the day that we say goodbye To another year that has passed us by. Filled with joy and sorrow, pain and pleasure, Moments of regret, moments to treasure, This year has come full circle and reached its end. Today is the day that we say hello To another year and many more days to go The future rema…
December 31, 2011
December 30, 2011
TGIF (13): Firsts & Lasts
TGIF at GReads is a feature by the fabulous Ginger , who asks us a fun question to answer every week. It's always a joy to be a part of this, and I think everyone certainly should try it out! What was the first book you read in 2011 and the last you finished in 2011? How do you feel about these …
December 29, 2011
Quirky in Love • Lola and the Boy Next Door
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins Publisher: Dutton Books Publication Date: September 29, 2011 Source/Format : Heather (Thanks!) || Hardcover
Budding designer Lola Nolan doesn’t believe in fashion . . . she believes in costume. The more expressive the outfit -- more sparkly, more fun, more…
December 28, 2011
Bookish Resolutions for 2012
2012 is just about to start, and it's a safe bet that you will find me as excited as I always am at the end of a year and the beginning of a new one. I love ushering in the New Year! It's always symbolized a new beginning for me - a chance to start over, be different, be even better.
My f…
Part-Time Buffy • Every Other Day
Every Other Day by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Publisher: Egmont USA Publication Date: December 27, 2011 Source/Format: Netgalley || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is a normal sixteen-year-old girl. She goes to public hig…
December 27, 2011
Top Ten Tuesday: You're Just My Type
As always, this feature is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish !
This week's category was really hard for me, but I succeeded in narrowing it down to ten books (though I may have cheated by making a series of book into "one" book). You can click on the titles to see my reviews!
1. Div…
December 26, 2011
My Bookworm Santa + Broke & Bookish Secret Santa
This year, as a new member of the book blogging community, I decided to participate in two different bookish Secret Santa events. I love books and I always feel extra generous at Christmas, so I didn't even hesitate when I signed up for both! EVENT #1: MY BOOKWORM SANTA
(Hosted by Michelle of …
Power of a Pelt • Selkie Girl
Selkie Girl by Laurie Brooks Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 14, 2008 Source/Format: Ashley at What's Your Story (Thanks!) || Hardcover Elin Jean has always known she was different from the others on her remote island home. She loves the seals that live in the water…
December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!
(This song just gets me into the Christmas spirit!)
December has always been my favorite month (excluding August, my birthday month, of course), and I know it's for good reason. I'm one of those people who really gets into the holiday spirit when the temperatures start to drop and Hallowe…
December 23, 2011
TGIF (12): On My Wishlist
TGIF at GReads is a feature by the fabulous Ginger , who asks us a fun question to answer every week. It's always a joy to be a part of this, and I think everyone certainly should try it out! Which books made it to your Christmas wishlist this year?
I could do this the short way and just have yo…
December 22, 2011
A Little Holiday Magic • A Wallflower Christmas
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas Series: Wallflowers #5 Previous Books: Secrets of a Summer Night , It Happened One Autumn , Devil in Winter + Scandal in Spring Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication: October 14, 2008 Source/Format: Bought || Kindle e-book It’s Christmastime in London and Rafe…
December 21, 2011
Listen to Your Gypsy Heart • Wanderlove
Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Publication Date: March 13, 2012 Source/Format: Netgalley || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] Are you a Global Vagabond? No, but 18-year-old Bria Sandoval wants to be. In a que…
December 20, 2011
Top Ten Tuesday: Santa, I've Been Good!
As always, this feature is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish !
Obviously, I love receiving books as gifts! Here are ten titles that I wouldn't mind seeing under my Christmas tree this year.
1. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa I am dying to read these books. I've never been a huge fan of the f…
December 19, 2011
Fractured Light Blog Tour • Why I Write
Today, I am honored to welcome author Rachel McClellan, author of Fractured Light. She's here to share about why she writes and a bit of writing advice . About the Author
I was born and raised in Idaho, a place secretly known for its supernatural creatures. When I'm not in my writing lair, I&#…
December 16, 2011
Books & Blogging 2012
This is my first time participating in the End of Year Book Survey , though I must say that if I had been blogging and if I had known about it, I certainly would have done it last year too. 2011 was a big year for me - I started this blog, made a lot of new book blogger buddies (ooh, a tongue twist…
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Hi, I'm Alexa! Welcome to my cozy, magical corner of the Internet. You'll find my thoughts on books and manga here, as well as glimpses into my other interests and a peek into my adventures in real life. Thanks for dropping by!
