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In My Mailbox (69)

In My Mailbox In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. The idea of In My Mailbox is to bring books to the attention of blog readers and to encourage interaction with other blogs. I’m getting sick. You can totally tell in this video. Excuse the wheezing! And the poor quality. My… Read more »

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The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries (audiobook)

The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries (audiobook)

The Demigod Diaries Author: Rick RiordanPublisher: HyperionPublication Date: August 14, 2012Pages: 242Series: Heroes of OlympusSource: Requested from Random HouseRead By: Nick Chamian, Jesse Bernstein, Joshua Swanson, Aaron GrobenAudiobook Publisher: Listening LibraryLength: 5 hours, 32 MinutesAbout the Book: What dangers do runaway demigods Luke and Thalia face on their way to Camp Half-Blood? Are Percy and Annabeth up to the task of rescuing stolen goods from… Read more »

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Interview: Sarah Beth Durst

Interview: Sarah Beth Durst

Hello lovely readers! I have a treat for you today. Sarah Beth Durst was gracious enough to answer some questions for me. Her newest book Vessel was released last week and it is fabulous! Check out my review. In a desert world of sandstorms and sand-wolves, a teen girl must defy the gods to save her… Read more »

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Vessel

Vessel

Vessel Author: Sarah Beth DurstPublisher: McElderry BooksPublication Date: Sept. 11, 2012Pages: 424Source: Finished copy from publisherAbout the Book: In a desert world of sandstorms and sand-wolves, a teen girl must defy the gods to save her tribe in this mystical, atmospheric tale from the author of Drink, Slay, Love.Liyana has trained her entire life to be the vessel of a goddess. The… Read more »

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Speechless Interview & Giveaway

Speechless Interview & Giveaway

This past week I was lucky enough to be included in a webinar with Hannah Harrington, the author of Speechless. A group of about five bloggers called in and we got to chat with Hannah and get some questions answered. It was really fun and I loved hearing the questions the other bloggers had (and… Read more »

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Waiting on Wednesday (65)

Waiting on Wednesday (65)

Waiting on Wednesday Spirit and Dust by Rosemary Clement Moore Release Date: May 14, 2013 Published by: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Daisy Goodnight can speak to the dead. It’s not the result of a head injury or some near-death experience. She was just born that way. And she’s really good at it. Good enough… Read more »

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Speechless

Speechless

Speechless Author: Hannah Harrington Publisher: Harlequin Teen Publication Date: August 28, 2012 Pages: 288 Source: ARC from publisher About the Book: Everyone knows that Chelsea Knot can’t keep a secret. Until now. Because the last secret she shared turned her into a social outcast – and nearly got someone killed. Chelsea has taken a vow of silence – to… Read more »

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Top Ten Bookish People I’d Like to Meet

Top Ten Bookish People I’d Like to Meet

Top Ten Tuesday is a feature run by the lovely crew at The Broke and The Bookish Top Ten Bookish People I’d Like to Meet I feel the need to take a minute here and point out that I realize I lead a fairly charmed life! I have a fantastic independent bookshop only two and a half… Read more »

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In My Mailbox (68)

In My Mailbox (68)

In My Mailbox In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. The idea of In My Mailbox is to bring books to the attention of blog readers and to encourage interaction with other blogs. Oh man. The awesome this week. I can’t even. Thanks to Random House for two awesome sounding audiobooks:The… Read more »

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Hidden

Hidden

Hidden Author: Sophie JordanPublisher: Harper TeenPublication Date: Sept. 11, 2012Pages: 272Series: Firelight, book threeSource: ARC from the authorPurchase from Anderson’s Bookshop,  my favorite indie bookstoreAbout the Book: Jacinda was supposed to bond with Cassian, the “prince” of their pride. But she resisted long before she fell in love with Will—a human and, worse, a hunter. When she ran away with Will,… Read more »

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