Review: The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg
Publisher: Point Released: December 29, 2009 Hardcover, 320 pages ISBN-13: 978-0545140317 Recommended for: everyone, guys included as they could really learn something here! LOL Teaser quote:I wondered if it would’ve been too subtle to wear a T-shirt that said THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST, BUT I AM NO LONGER DATING. I knew Todd wasn’t a huge fan of reading, but he did like to stare at my shirts. My rating: 5 /5 My thoughts: After being crushed by the guy she’s loved since she was a kid, Penny Lane decided it was time to avoid boys thus avoid all the troubles that come with them. She creates The Lonely Hearts Club (named after a Beatles song) and soon two good friends join, then a few more until almost all the female high school population is … Read entire article »
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Review: Scones and Sensibility by Lindsay Eland
Publisher: EgmontUSA Released: December 22, 2009 Hardcover, 320 pages ISBN: 978-1606840252 Reading level: Ages 9-12 Recommended for: lovers of all things cute Teaser quote: “Do not fear, Clementine,” I whispered. “I will unite you with your one true love.”Indeed, I will bear the task with pride.Hearing her mourning made me even more assured that I needed to rid my sister of boring Clint and introduce her to her soul’s one true mate. (pg. 70) My rating: 4 /5 My thoughts: Polly’s love for all things romantic takes over as she decides to use the knowledge she’s gained from reading Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice & Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables series to play matchmaker. There’s her sister whose current boyfriend is not good enough for her, her best friends father who is looking for … Read entire article »
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Contest! From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
From Dead to Worse (8th novel): After the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina, and the manmade horror of the explosion at the vampire summit, Sookie Stackhouse is safe but dazed, yearning for things to get back to normal. But her boyfriend Quinn is among the missing. And things are changing, whether the Weres and vamps in her corner of Louisiana like it or not. In the ensuing battles, Sookie faces danger, death-and once more, betrayal by someone she loves. And when the fur has finished flying and the cold blood ceases flowing, her world will be forever altered. From Dead to Worse is being reissued, by Penguin, in Trade Paperback and features the new cover as shown above. Thanks to Bronwyn at Penguin Canada, I’m happy to offer a copy of … Read entire article »
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Review: Wish by Alexandra Bullen
Format:HardcoverPages 336Published: January 1, 2010Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INCISBN – 13: 9780545139052From the Publisher: After her vivacious twin sister dies, a shy teenaged girl moves with her parents to San Francisco, where she meets a magical seamstress who grants her one wish. It’s always hard to fit in to new surroundings, a new school, but for poor Olivia these problems are a thousand fold after the death her twin sister. As she attempts to blend in unnoticed at her school, she learns she must attend a welcoming party at her mom’s law firm (which some of her fellow students will also be attending). She needs a dress for the occasion and finds one that belonged to her sister, Violet. It’s in need of repair, so she takes it to a seamstress close to … Read entire article »
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Waiting on Wednesday: Jan. 27, 2010
This weekly event is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where we get to share which upcoming releases we can’t wait to get our hands on. This is an easy one for me this week! From my good friend Mel at He Followed Me Home, I borrowed Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink on the weekend and, well, spent all day Saturday reading it. Then I ran out and bought my own copy. It’s definitely something I will need to read again. (I’ll be posting my review of Prophecy later this week, so stay tuned). So the book I’m waiting for this week is Guardian of the Gate, the second in the series, by Michelle Zink. While the cover art hasn’t been finalized yet, I found the book trailer … Read entire article »
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Fun times with the Class of 2K10
Ever wonder “when did you know you were an author?” CLICK HERE to check out my fun ‘interview’ with the awesome authors from the Class of 2K10. Remember what your teachers always said…don’t be afraid to ask questions, as chances are others want to know the answer too. Want to know more about the group or a specific author? Leave a comment and we’ll see what we can muster up for you. Come by, say “Hi’ and support these fine YA debut authors … Read entire article »
"Waiting on" Wednesday – January 27, 2010
This weekly event is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. I can’t wait to read Under My Skin by Judith Graves. A paranormal romance – I’m in!! Release Date: March 27, 2010 Publisher: Leap Books From publisher: All her parents wanted was for Eryn to live a normal life… Redgrave had its share of monsters before Eryn moved to town. Mauled pets, missing children. The Delacroix family is taking the blame, but Eryn knows the truth. Something stalks the night. Wade, the police chief’s son and Redgrave High’s resident hottie, warns her the Delacroix are dangerous. But then so is Eryn–in fact, she’s lethal. But she can’t help falling for one of the Delacroix boys, dark, brooding–human Alec. And then her world falls apart. A normal … Read entire article »
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Contest!
It’s great to host contest on my own blog, but I also like to bring attention to other blogs and the fantastic contests they are holding. In the case the blog in question is Steph Su Reads, which is celebrating its blogoversary with a bang! There are some awesome YA titles up for grabs, including Maggie Stiefvater’s Linger and Michelle Zink’s The Guardian of the Gate (you’ll be seeing my review of the 1st book in this series calles the Prophecy of the Sisters soon). So click here, follow Steph and get in on the fun! (And did I mention this contest is open to International entrants?) … Read entire article »
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Teaser Tuesday – January 26, 2010
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! “Yes indeed, the only suitable choice was Miss Wiskerton. She was to be the lucky woman.” (pg 69) … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lindsay Eland, Scones and Sensibility, TT
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