August 2015

I'm rather bereft that my birthday month is finally drawing to a close. I always feel like August is an extra special month (and yes, I'm totally biased) no matter what occurs from start to finish. This year is no different! It's been a fantastic month, and though I'm sad to see it…

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The Sunday Mix (13)

I seriously cannot wrap my brain around the fact that August is over this week. How is this year flying by so fast? How did my birthday month fly by so fast? It's crazy to me, particularly because it means bidding summer goodbye soon - though I'm not averse to beautiful, cool autumn coming…

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{Bookish} Style Files: Pretty in Pink

I'm really excited to put a new spin on  {Bookish} Style Files ! Even though I've never had any interest in creating an actual style blog chronicling my outfits, I do love the challenge of putting together a look that fits my personal aesthetic perfectly. So, I've decided to start pairin…

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Anne & Henry - Dawn Ius

Anne & Henry  by Dawn Ius Publisher: Simon Pulse Publication Date: September 1, 2015 Source/Format: Edelweiss (Thanks!) || e-galley Henry Tudor’s life has been mapped out since the day he was born: student body president, valedictorian, Harvard Law School, and a stunning political career just like …

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It Runs in the Family: Prince of the Damned

I've never read an Anne Rice novel, mostly because I don't think it's my style. But Macky has actually read a fair chunk of her stories, and today, he's sharing his thoughts on the latest in her Vampire Chronicles series, Prince Lestat . I'm going to let him take it away now aft…

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Wildest Dreams - Robyn Carr

Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr Series: Thunder Point #9 Publisher: Harlequin MIRA Publication Date: August 25, 2015 Source/Format: Netgalley (Thanks!) || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] Blake Smiley searched the country for just the right place to call h…

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Time Travel To: World War II

I'm really excited to be back with another post for this collaborative feature I host with my friends Hannah  of So Obsessed With  and Kelly of Belle of the Literati ! Last time, we each picked one of our favorite time periods in history to share with our readers. Today, we're all going to be…

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Tunes & Tales: Unbreakable Smile

I really took notice of Tori Kelly  after seeing her open for Ed Sheeran's Madison Square Garden show last year. Her compelling tone, whip smart lyrics and fun personality really appealed to me, and I've been listening to her stuff ever since then. Rachel was the one who alerted me to her la…

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Legacy of Kings - Eleanor Herman

Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman Series: Blood of Gods and Royals #1 Publisher: Harlequin Teen Publication Date: August 25, 2015 Source/Format: BEA 2015 || ARC [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] Alexander, Macedonia’s sixteen-year-old heir, is on the brink of di…

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If You Only Knew - Kristan Higgins

If You Only Knew  by Kristan Higgins Publisher: HQN Books Publication Date: August 25, 2015 Source/Format: BEA 2015 || ARC [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] Wedding-dress designer Jenny Tate understands the happily-ever-after business, yet somehow she's stil…

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Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between - Jennifer E. Smith

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between  by Jennifer E. Smith Publisher: Poppy Publication Date: September 1, 2015 Source/Format: Publisher, for review (Thanks!) || ARC [I received this novel from the publisher. This in no way affects my review.] On the night before they leave for college, Clare and A…

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Cinderella Book Tag

I've been meaning to do the Cinderella Book Tag  for ages, ever since my friend Tiffany of About to Read  tagged me in her original post . I'm terrible at keeping track of tags, however, and only recently stumbled across the folder where I'd bookmarked this post in order to remember to sh…

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