It’s finally here!!!! Here are a few things I’ve got going on to celebrate: Dressing to show my faction pride! Amity all the way!!! Of course I’ll be wearing a Divergent tattoo as well. This one is from a couple weeks ago. I’ll be sporting Amity to go with my outfit. And of course I’ll… Read more »
When I got an email asking if I wanted to be on the blog tour for Julie Kagawa’s upcoming release The Iron Traitor you had better believe I did a happy dance and replied, “HECK YES!!!” First, I think Julie Kagawa is delightful in general. But also, the Call of the Forgotten series is one of the… Read more »
Unbreakable Author: Kami GarciaPublisher: Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: Oct. 1, 2013Pages: 320Series: The Legion, book oneSource: ARC at ALAAbout the Book: Supernatural meets The Da Vinci Code in this action-packed paranormal thriller, the first book in a new series from New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia. I never believed in ghosts. Until one tried to kill me.When Kennedy… Read more »
So, I had a fangirl freak out moment yesterday. I was quoted in an article in the Publisher’s Weekly newsletter about the release of Veronica Roth’s Allegiant. With a picture. A geeky picture of me and my Divergent goodies 🙂 The only correction? I’m not taking students to the signing; it was sold out so… Read more »
Just One Year Author: Gayle FormanPublisher: Dutton JuvenilePublication Date: Oct. 10, 2013Pages: 323 Series: Just One Day, book twoSource: purchasedAbout the Book: The heartrending conclusion—from Willem’s POV—to the romantic duet of novels that began with Allyson’s story in Just One DayAfter spending an amazing day and night together in Paris, Just One Year is Willem’s story, picking up where Just One Day… Read more »
Top Ten Series I Loved All the Way Through I’m that girl that starts a series an loves book one. I cannot wait for the next book. I pre-order it and count down the days until it’s release. It arrives and I do a happy dance. I may even read the first chapter or two…. Read more »
Dark Triumph Author: Robin LaFeversPublisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for ChildrenPublication Date: April 2, 2013Pages: 385Series: His Fair Assassins, book twoSource: PurchasedAbout the Book: Sybella arrives at the convent’s doorstep half mad with grief and despair. Those that serve Death are only too happy to offer her refuge—but at a price. The convent views Sybella, naturally skilled in the arts of both death… Read more »
My Soul to Take Author: Rachel VincentPublisher: Harlequin TeenPublication Date: Aug. 1, 2009Pages: 279Series: Soul ScreamersSource: Purchased book and audioRead By: Amanda RonconiAudiobook Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd.Length: 8 hours, 31 minutesAbout the Book: She doesn’t see dead people. She senses when someone near her is about to die. And when that happens, a force beyond her control compels her to scream bloody murder. Literally.Kaylee just wants to… Read more »
The Waking Dark Author: Robin WassermenPublisher: Knopf Books for Young ReadersPublication Date: Sept. 10, 2013Pages: 464Source: Audiobook for reviewRead By: Mark DeakinsAudiobook Publisher: Listening LibraryLength: 13 hours, 40 minutesAbout the Book: They called it the killing day. Twelve people dead, all in the space of a few hours. Five murderers: neighbors, relatives, friends. All of them so normal. All of them seemingly… Read more »
Yesterday I attended the first ever YA Fandom Frenzy hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop! I’ve gone to their YA lit conference for teachers and librarians before so I was excited to see what the Fandom Frenzy would be like. I certainly wasn’t disappointed. Just look at the list of authors: Stephen Chbosky, T. M. Goeglein, Alex… Read more »
