Top Ten Books I Had Very Strong Emotions About I tend to get emotional about books in general. Here are just a few. Most made me cry. It’s just easier for me to think of those. 1. The Piper’s Son by Melina Marchetta: I’ve said it before. This book broke me. Like… I hurt so… Read more »
For Halloween I give you a silly little video I made in honor of Laini Taylor’s book Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I got to see her on her book tour and left with a bunch of cool stuff you’ll see in the video! You should really check the book out if you’ve not read it…. Read more »
Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick Author: Joe SchreiberPublisher: Houghton MifflinPublication Date: Oct. 25, 2011Pages: 192Source: ARC from PublisherAbout the Book:Perry Stormaire is a normal high school senior– he is busy applying to college and rehearsing with his band –until he agrees to go to the prom with the Lithuanian exchange student who is staying with his… Read more »
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. The Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams Chima Audiobooks: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins Chime… Read more »
Last year I attended the Assembly for Literature for Adolescents (ALAN) annual conference for the first time. It’s a workshop after the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) annual convention. It was amazing. I met so many fabulous people… authors, bloggers, teachers, librarians. It was so much fun! I literally bumped in to Gary… Read more »
Today I am pleased to bring you a guest post from Gemma Halliday for her Deadly Cool blog tour! Each stop features an exclusive guest post from Gemma offering a special look at her own teen years. Make sure to stop by Word for Teens on Friday October 28 for the next stop! About the Book: First I… Read more »
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. It’s a weekly meme to talk about what upcoming book we’re most looking forward to reading . Waiting on Wednesday October 26, 2011 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Release Date: January 10, 2012 Published by: Dutton Juvenile Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at… Read more »
Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars Author: Nick JamesPublisher: FluxPublication Date: Sept. 8, 2011 Pages: 384Series: Skyship Academy, book oneSource: ARC from BEA (Thanks Kristi!) About the Book: A devastated Earth’s last hope is found in Pearls: small, mysterious orbs that fall from space and are capable of supplying enough energy to power entire cities. Battling to control the… Read more »
Top Ten Books to Read During Halloween Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish I will be the first to admit that I am a HUGE baby when it comes to scary stuff. I mean, Ernest Scared Stupid gave me nightmares! I tend to stay away from creepy books but… Read more »
Character Interview: Holly For my stop on the Wherever You Go blog tour I interviewed the main character Holly. See what she had to say! If you could have a day all to yourself with no demands on your time what would you do? I would read cookbooks all day and then make something amazing… Read more »
