In the New Year….
Just before the holiday break, I was chatting with Melissa at My World…in words and pages on Twitter about blogging resolutions for the New Year. 2010 has been a year filled with (blogging) ups and downs, but mostly gave me much more experience in this great online community. For 2011, I’m looking forward to more reading, “meeting” more great people and blogging lots I have been a bit neglectful of consistent blogging over the last several months. Though it’s been for a good reason, I feel I could do better. I’ve been tossing around a few ideas in my head that will maybe make next year a more streamlined, entertaining (?), and book filled year. Meme idea: “Guilty Pleasures” – You know you should be doing something else: house work, taxes, … Read entire article »
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What To Look Forward To In 2011
I still can’t believe that today is the last day of 2010! Have you made any New Years resolutions? I think mine is going to be to be more organized and not sweat the small stuff Have a blast tonight, I’m so happy to say sayonara 2010 & hello 2011! I’d also like to take this opportunity to make a little blog announcement…The eclectic reader in me is dying to come out more! The kid in me is still alive and kicking but I found I missed out on sharing so many great adult titles by having the blog focus on YA this year. I hope you enjoy the new look next year with lots of YA, historical fiction and a dash of good old adult fiction. Wishing you all … Read entire article »
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Best of 2010
There were so many fabulous books in 2010. Thanks to the Debut Author Challenge, I found many amazing new authors and was surprised that half of my Best of list is made up of debuts!!! My Best of list is in no particular order, I hope you enjoy! What were your favorites that I missed? If you also made a top reads list, leave me the link Sea by Heidi R. Kling Simply beautiful is what comes to mind every time I think of this book! My Review Goodreads Link Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver Phenomenal writing, you can’t help but feel part of the story & hope for a better outcome! My Review Goodreads Link Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins Looking back at my review, I think I … Read entire article »
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Review: Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Hardcover, 454 pages Released: October 19, 2010 Publisher: Philomel ISBN13: 9780399254826 Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she’ll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters’ laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything— including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice? My Rating: 5 / 5 My Thoughts: Having been all paranormaled out this year, I was hesitant to read Nightshade, but with rave reviews I had to see for myself…and … Read entire article »
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2011 Debut Author Challenge
This was such a great challenge for me last year. It was because of this challenge that I discovered a number of great new talented authors and many made it onto my Top 10 books of 2010. It was a no-brainer that I am joining it again! My reading list: The False Princess by Eilis O’Neal (TBR) Across the Universe by Beth Revis (click for review) Timeless by Alexandra Monir (click for review) Clarity by Kim Harrington (click for review) Like Mandarin by Kirsten Hubbarb (reading now) Wither by Laren DeStefano (click for review) Hourglass by Myra McEntire (TBR) Unearthly by Cynthia Hand (TBR) Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Sepetys ? … Read entire article »
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Review: Velocity by Alan Jacobson
Hardcover, 400 pagesPublished October 5th 2010 by Vanguard Press Detective Robby Hernandez, Karen Vail’s boyfriend, has vanished into the dense air of a Napa Valley evening. There are no clues to his whereabouts, other than a blood stain and tenuous connections to a vicious serial killer operating in the wine country. As the task force struggles with Robby’s disappearance, the killer challenges Vail by boldly leaving his high profile victims in public places. Is this offender somehow responsible for Robby’s disappearance? Evidence suggests that he is—but just when Vail and the task force begin to make progress, the FBI orders Vail to return to Quantico to handle a case of vital importance. Back in Washington, Vail engages covert government operative Hector DeSantos to determine what happened to Robby. It’s a move that backfires … Read entire article »
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Review: The Candidates (Delacroix Academy #1) by Inara Scott
Hardcover, 293 pages Released: August 24,2010 Publisher: Hyperion Book CH ISBN13: 9781423116363 Dancia Lewis is far from popular. And that’s not just because of her average grades or her less-than-glamorous wardrobe. In fact, Dancia’s mediocrity is a welcome cover for her secret: whenever she sees a person threatening someone she cares about, things just…happen. Cars skid. Structures collapse. Usually someone gets hurt. So Dancia does everything possible to avoid getting close to anyone, belieiving this way she can supress her powers and keep them hidden. But when recruiters from the prestigious Delcroix Academy show up in her living room to offer her a full scholarship, Dancia’s days of living under the radar may be over. Only, Delcroix is a school for diplomats’ kids and child geniuses–not B students with uncontrollable telekinetic … Read entire article »
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For all of the Jane Austen fans out there…
I didn’t know this (though I am a fan of Jane Austen): her birthday is December 16th…but remember, it isn’t polite to ask a girl her age! Well, maybe just this once…Jane would be turning 235 years old this year (if she had managed to survive, vampire like, through the ages). While she isn’t here to celebrate with us, it doesn’t mean we can’t! In honour of this momentus occasion, Sourcebooks has a special offer for the biggest Austen fans out there. Here’s what they have to say: “Sourcebooks, the world’s leading publisher of Jane Austen fiction, is offering a unique deal to readers who want to celebrate Jane by reading special editions of all six of Austen’s beloved novels in a 21st century format. Special e-book editions of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, … Read entire article »
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Everyone’s a winner today!
Thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway last week. Congrats to NICOLE on winning a copy of The King’s Daughter!!! So how is everyone a winner today you ask? Well in celebration of Jane Austen’s 235rd birthday Sourcebooks has graciously offered up FREE ebooks! Here are the details: Sourcebooks, the world’s leading publisher of Jane Austen fiction, is offering a unique deal to readers who want to celebrate Jane by reading special editions of all six of Austen’s beloved novels in a 21st century format. Special e-book editions of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion and Mansfield Park will be available for free for one day only. These celebratory editions include the full novels, plus the legendary color illustrations of the Brock brothers, originally created to accompany the books … Read entire article »
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