TGIF (29): Best I've Read So Far

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 top three books are the best you've read so far this year? This is actually a hard question f…

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Supernatural Secret Service • Paranormalcy

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White Series:  Paranormalcy #1 Publisher:  Harper Teen Publication Date: August 31, 2010 Source/Format: Gift from  Katelyn  (Thanks!) || Paperback Weird as it is working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, Evie’s always thought of herself as normal. Sure, her best f…

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We're All Mad Here • Going Bovine

Going Bovine  by Libba Bray Publisher:  Delacorte Books for Young Readers Publication Date: September 22, 2009 Source./Format:  Bought || Paperback All 16-year-old Cameron wants is to get through high school—and life in general—with a minimum of effort. It’s not a lot to ask. But that’s before he’s given…

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Road Trip to Remember • Amy and Roger's Epic Detour

Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson Publisher:  Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publication Date: May 4, 2010 Source/Format:  Bought || Paperback Amy Curry thinks her life sucks. Her mom decides to move from California to Connecticut to start anew--just in time for Amy's se…

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Use Your Words • Speak

Speak  by Laurie Halse Anderson Publisher:  Speak Publication Date: April 20, 2006 Source/Format:  Bought || Paperback Melinda Sordino busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so her old friends won't talk to her, and people she doesn't know hate her from a distance. It's no use exp…

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11 More Questions

I only discovered fairly recently that one of my best book blogger friends Jana tagged me in a meme to answer 11 questions. Though I have done this before , I wanted to be able to answer Jana's questions and hopefully let my newer followers know a little bit more about me! Has your book blogging…

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TGIF (28): Authors are Our Celebrities

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! Have you ever contacted an author you admired? How did that experience go? If not, which author would y…

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You Belong With Me • My Life Next Door

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick Publisher:  Dial Books for Young Readers Publication Date: June 14, 2012 Source/Format: Bought || Hardcover The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed …

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Can You Hear Them? • Cicada (+ Giveaway)

Cicada  by Belle Whittington Series:  Cicada #1 Publisher: Self-published Publication Date: September 13, 2011 Source:  Author (Thanks!) || e-book More Info on the Author: Website || Twitter || Facebook More Info on the Book: Goodreads  || Amazon || CreateSpace [I received this book from the author. This in no …

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How to Kill a Snake • The Serpent's Shadow

The Serpent's Shadow  by Rick Riordan Series:  The Kane Chronicles #3 Previous Books: The Red Pyramid + Throne of Fire Publisher:  Disney-Hyperion Publication Date: May 1, 2012 Source/Format:  Bought || Hardcover He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sade Kane can’t seem to keep Apop…

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Know Your Place • Insurgent

Insurgent  by Veronica Roth Series:  Divergent #2 Previous Book: Divergent Publisher:  Harper Teen Publication Date: May 1, 2012 Source/Format: Bought || Hardcover One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris…

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TGIF (27): Most Valuable Book

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! From your personal collection of books, which ones hold the most value to you - is it signed by the aut…

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BEA Highlights + Book Haul

Though it's been a week since I was at BookExpo America (BEA) for the first time (see my posts on Day 1 || Day 2 || Day 3 ), I still feel a little hungover on the entire experience. I feel incredibly lucky that the stars aligned so that I could attend this event with minimal cost. It was so muc…

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She Walks in the Light/Dark • Shadows on the Moon

Shadows on the Moon by Zoe Marriott Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication Date: July 7, 2011 Source/Format:  Netgalley (Thanks!) || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects the contents of my review.] Suzume is a shadow-weaver. She can create mantles of darkness and ligh…

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Reveal Your Truths • Much Ado About Rogues

Much Ado about Rogues  by Kasey Michaels Series:  Blackthorn Brothers #3 Publisher:  HQN Books Publication Date: March 20, 2012 Source/Format: Netgalley (Thanks!) || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects the contents of my review.] Who is the darkly handsome Don John “Bla…

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Rewind & Review: June 2012

Rewind & Review  is a great monthly feature started by Ginger  of GReads!  and Lisa  of Lisa is Busy Nerding . Each month, participants will set aside some "older" titles to read and review on their blogs. This feature is the perfect opportunity to get around to reading that title you'…

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TGIF (26): Cast Your Own Story

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! If you could use existing characters from some of your favorite books to create a new story, who would …

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