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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.  This weeks video is quite long. I went to the Young Adult Literature Conference put on my… Read more »

I try not to do too many of these giveaway hops. They can get to be a lot of work and frankly I don’t have the money! However, Banned Books Week is near and dear to my heart.  I posted a story that illustrates one of the many reason last October. I am a firm… Read more »

Kiss of Frost Author: Jennifer EstepPublisher: KensingtonPublication Date: Nov. 29, 2011Pages: 368Series: Mythos Academy, book twoSource: Received egalley from authorAbout the Book: Logan Quinn was try­ing to kill me. My Spar­tan class­mate relent­lessly pur­sued me, swing­ing his sword at me over and over again, the shin­ing sil­ver blade inch­ing closer to my throat every time. A smile tugged… Read more »

Daughter of Smoke and Bone Author: Laini TaylorPublisher: Little Brown & CompanyPublication Date: September 27, 2011Pages: 432Series: Daughter of Smoke and Bone, book oneSource: ARC from BEA and Anderson’s pre-pub eventAbout the Book: Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky. In… Read more »

The Name of the Star Author: Maureen JohnsonPublisher: PutnamPublication Date: September 29, 2011Pages: 370Series: Shades of London, book 1Source: ARC from BEA and unsolicited ARC from publisherAbout the Book:The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it’s the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for… Read more »

Lola and the Boy Next Door Author: Stephanie PerkinsPublisher: DuttonPublication Date: September 29, 2011Pages: 338Source: Borrowed from Michelle at Hooked to Books About the Book:Budding designer Lola Nolan doesn’t believe in fashion . . . she believes in costume. The more expressive the outfit — more sparkly, more fun, more wild — the better. But… 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.  So I’ve slacked on keeping up with IMM over the summer. When I changed my internet speed to… Read more »

My first vlog from my new place! I decided to expand Fangirl Friday to include more than just authors. This weeks topic: boarding schools. SO MUCH LOVE!!! As you will see I adore books set at a boarding school. In fact, I love them so much that I’m giving my favorite one of the year away!… Read more »

As I’ve been gearing up for the Anderson’s YA Lit Conference I realize that last year it was this conference that really launched my desire to blog regularly. I technically started my blog in June of 2009 but only had about 20 blog posts. The release of Mockingjay and my response to it prompted me to blog about… Read more »

So, Michelle over at Hooked to Books just posted this and I thought it was super fun. I have no idea where the list came from but I’m a sucker for any “top” YA list! I think Teenreads Ultimate Reading List is my favorite. I just love checking things off! So here it is.  … Read more »