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Review: The Secret Me Book by Rachel Kempster and Meg Leder
Discover what makes you, you… What makes you tick and hum? What quirks and habits are yours and yours alone? who do you wish you could be? who are you now? The answers make up your “secret me,” your soul’s fingerprint. Packed with creative and quirky prompts, ideas, and activities, The Secret Me Book gives you an inspiring way to get to know this core part of you. Scribble thoughts, make lists, paste pictures, and doodle—all tapping into the real you. What would … Read entire article »
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Review: Out of Oz by Gregory Maguire
Hardcover, 568 pages Released: November 1, 2011 Publisher: William Morrow Other places to find the book:Amazon.comBookdepository.comGoodreads.com The marvelous land of Oz is knotted with social unrest: The Emerald City is mounting an invasion of Munchkinland, Glinda is under house arrest, and the Cowardly Lion is on the run from the law. And look who’s knocking at the door. It’s none other than Dorothy. Yes, that Dorothy. Amid all this chaos, Elphaba’s granddaughter, the tiny green baby born at the … Read entire article »
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Review: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
Hardcover, 342 pages Released: November 15, 2011 Publisher: HarperCollins Places to find the book:Goodreads.comAmazon.comChapters.ca Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days. The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette’s touch is fatal. As long as she doesn’t hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, … Read entire article »
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Waiting On Wednesday – November 9, 2011
This weekly event is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Black Heart (Curse Workers #3) by Holly Black Hardcover, 320 pages Expected publication: April 3, 2012 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Cassel Sharpe knows he’s been used as an assassin, but he’s trying to put all that behind him. He’s trying to be good, even though he grew up in a family of con artists and cheating comes as easily as … Read entire article »
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Review: Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday
Paperback, 320 pages Released: October 11, 2011 Publisher: HarperTeen Places to find the book:Goodreads.comAmazon.comChapters.ca First I find out that my boyfriend is cheating on me. Then he’s pegged as the #1 suspect in a murder. And now he’s depending on me to clear his name. Seriously? As much as I wouldn’t mind watching him squirm, I know that he’s innocent. So I’m brushing off my previously untapped detective skills and getting down to business. But I keep tripping over … Read entire article »
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Review: Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon
Paperback, 342 pages Released: October 4, 2011 Publisher: HarperTeen Other places to find the book:Goodreads.comAmazon.comChapters.ca Their love was meant to be. When Megan Rosenberg moves to Ireland, everything in her life seems to fall into place. After growing up in America, she’s surprised to find herself feeling at home in her new school. She connects with a group of friends, and she is instantly drawn to darkly handsome Adam DeRís. But Megan is about to discover that her feelings for … Read entire article »
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Back To The Books Giveaway Hop
Thanks to I Am a Reader, Not A Writer and Buried In Books for hosting this fun event. Choose your ARC! Wildefire by Karsten Knight Abandon by Meg Cabot The Isle of Blood (Monstrumologist #3) by Rick Yancey – the series readers fought to continue! (in stores Sept 13) Beauty Queens by Libba Bray Goliath by Scott Westerfeld (in stores Sept 20) You must also be a blog follower to enter (see the GFC on the right side). Leave a comment telling me what upcoming book you are most eager for and fill in the form below. <p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p><p>Loading…</p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p> Here is the list of other blogs participating in the hop, go forth & enter! … Read entire article »
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