Debut Author Challenge

Debut Author Challenge

I have decided! I’m participating in the 2011 Debut Author Challenge! What is the Debut Author Challenge you ask? Good question. The Story Siren can answer it better than me! Click here to find out more information and/or join. Basically those participating challenge themselves to read a certain number of YA/MG books by 2011 debut… Read more »

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Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen

Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen

Flipped Author: Wendelin Van Draanen Publisher: Scholastic About the book (from jacket flap): The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. And from the second grade to the seventh, that’s how it was. She says: “My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss.” He says: “It’s… Read more »

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Waiting on Wednesday (7)

Waiting on Wednesday (7)

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 December 15, 2010 The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson Release Date: April 26, 2011 Published by: HarperTeen I loved the first book (13 Little… Read more »

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Top Ten Most Anticipated books in 2011

Top Ten Most Anticipated books in 2011

Top Ten Most Anticipated Books in 2011 Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish You guys. YOU GUYS. You guys. This was SUCH a hard list. Even when I was being REALLY picky about my top books I still had about thirty. Then I thought I’d cheat and… Read more »

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Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Dear Santa, I know that I’m likely a bit older than the people you usually get letters like this from. However, if my middle school students are any indication, there have been a lot of naughty kids this year. I thought that there might be some extra room in your sleigh for gifts. If you… Read more »

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Clockwork Angel

Clockwork Angel

Clockwork Angel Author: Cassandra ClareSeries: The Infernal Devices, Book One Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books About the book (from jacket flap):Magic is dangerous–but love is more dangerous still. When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is… Read more »

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Waiting on Wednesday (6)

Waiting on Wednesday (6)

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 December 8, 2010 Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins Release Date: Feb/March 2011 Published by: Hyperion Books Sophie Mercer thought she was a witch. That was the whole reason… Read more »

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Top Ten Places to Read

Top Ten Places to Read

Top Ten Places to Read Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. I read whenever and wherever I can! Some of my favorite places past and present are listed below. 1. This chair: Clearly it was made for reading!! 2. My car: Don’t worry, I don’t actually… Read more »

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Out for Blood

Out for Blood

Out for Blood by: Alxyandra Harvey Third in The Drake Chronicles (Hearts at Stake, Blood Feud) About the book: Hunter Wild is the youngest in a long line of elite vampire hunters, a legacy that is both a blessing and a curse at the secret Helios-Ra Academy, where she excels at just about everything. Thanks… Read more »

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In My Mailbox (5)

In My Mailbox (5)

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. Book titles link to goodreads. Author names link to their website/blog. Okay, I tried to be all… Read more »

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