The True Meaning of Smekday Author: Adam RexPublisher: HyperionPublication Date: October 2, 2007Pages: 432Source: Purchased hardcover, Audiobook from local libraryAbout the Book: It all starts with a school essay. When twelve-year-old Gratuity (“Tip”) Tucci is assigned to write five pages on “The True Meaning of Smekday” for the National Time Capsule contest, she’s not sure where to… Read more »
I’m alive and I still love this blog and blogging and you! Sorry for my absence. Life took an unexpectedly busy turn. Between work I still have to do at school, my grad class, an unexpected and rushed move, and waitressing I’ve been a bit overwhelmed. I’m still in the process of moving and looking for… Read more »
I had two contests end this week. They were sponsored by two different tours I was on so the books will be mailed out by the tour hosts. Thanks to everyone who entered and congratulations to the winners! Love Story (2 winners): Bwyatt and Angelika Evans Songbird: Patrice I’ve emailed the tour hosts and winners…. Read more »
Supernaturally Author: Kiersten WhitePublisher: Harper TeenPublication Date: July 26, 2011Pages: 352Series: Paranormalcy, book twoSource: ARC requested from publisher About the Book: Evie finally has the normal life she’s always longed for. But she’s shocked to discover that being ordinary can be . . . kind of boring. Just when Evie starts to long for her days… Read more »
Touch of Frost Author: Jennifer EstepPublisher: Kensington PublishingPublication Date: July 26, 2011Pages: 359Series: Mythos Academy, book oneSource: Copy received for Teen Book Scene blog tourAbout The Book: My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy — a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off… Read more »
Welcome to the first stop on the Touch of Frost Blog tour! I’m lucky enough to have the author, Jennifer Estep here today with one of my favorite things… a top ten list! Enjoy! Greetings and salutations! First of all, I want to thank Heidi for having me on the blog today. Thanks so much,… Read more »
Photo by Brenda Morris Last night the unheard of happened… a young adult author had an event in Madison, Wisconsin!! And it wasn’t just any YA author… it was MAGGIE STIEFVATER!!! Cue fangirl squeeing! Obviously I couldn’t miss this event (even though it was the THIRD time I’ve seen Maggie in about two months!) I met up… Read more »
Welcome to the next stop on the Songbird blog tour! I had the chance to send Dani (the main character) five questions via Angela Fristoe. Here’s what she had to say… 1. If you could talk to Jace one more time, what would you want him to know? I’d want him to know that I… Read more »
Songbird Author: Angela FristoePublisher: Little Prince PublishingPublication Date: June 30, 2011Pages: 208Source: ARC received for Teen Book Scene Blog TourAbout the Book: There are defining moments in life when everything changes. For Dani Mays, it was the day she witnessed her father kill her brother. Now seventeen, she still hasn’t put it behind her.After Jace’s death,… Read more »
I was super hyped to be offered the opportunity to read and review Jennifer Echols’ newest release Love Story a bit early AND do a giveaway sponsored by the publisher. Thanks so much to Simon & Schuster and Big Honcho Media! Love Story Author: Jennifer EcholsPublisher:Publication Date:Pages:Source: ARC received from publisherAbout the Book: She’s writing about… Read more »
