Summer Giveaway Hop

Welcome to my stop on the Summer Giveaway Hop hosted by BookHounds and I Am A Reader Not A Writer. Summer is the perfect time to get your reading on! One winner will get their choice of Just One Day by Gayle Forman or The Distance Between Us by Kasie West. •This giveaway is international. (As long as The Book Depository ships to your country.) •Entries will be verified. •Must be 13 years...

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Waiting On Wednesday (89) Bright Before Sunrise

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to share books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. Bright Before Sunrise by Tiffany SchmidtExpected publication: February 18th 2014 by Walker Childrens Synopsis From Goodreads: When Jonah...

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Series Saturday (2)

This week I want to talk about the Curse Workers series by Holly Black. No spoilers are included here, so please keep comments spoiler free also. I was a little late in getting around to reading the Curse Workers series. I read the first 2 books back to back, then had to wait a few months for the 3rd book. No matter, I enjoyed all 3 books tremendously, and I can't believe it's over. I almost...

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Review: Kindness for Weakness by Shawn Goodman

Kindness for Weakness by Shawn Goodman Publication Date: May 14, 2013 Page Count: 272 Published by: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Source: eARC courtesy of publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis From Goodreads: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest meets Catcher in the Rye. A fifteen-year-old boy from an abusive home desperately seeking his older brother's love and approval starts...

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Waiting On Wednesday (88) These Broken Stars

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to share books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. These Broken Stars (Starbound #1) by Amie Kaufman and Meagan SpoonerHardcover, 384 pagesExpected publication: December 10th 2013 by Disney...

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Excerpt and Giveaway: Catching Liam by Sophia Bleu Blog Tour

Welcome to my stop on the Catching Liam Blog Tour! Today I have an excerpt to share with you. Be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of this post. (I read Catching Liam and really enjoyed it. Review coming soon!) Catching Liam (Good Girls Don't #1) by Sophia Bleu Kindle Edition, 380 pages Published June 25th 2013 by Sophia Bleu Books Genre: New Adult Contemporary Synopsis From...

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Series Saturday

I have a love-hate relationship with series (I much prefer stand alones.) I have a tendency to really like the first book in a series, but by the time the sequel is released, I've moved on to something else. I don't mean to do it, and I am attempting to stop this behavior. Really, I am! Today I am sharing my experiences with the Mara Dyer series by Michelle Hodkin. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer...

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Review: The Last Boyfriend by J.S. Cooper

The Last Boyfriend (Forever Love #1) by J.S. Cooper Publication Date: May 7, 2013 Page Count: 214, Kindle Edition Published by: Self Published via Amazon Digital Services Source: purchased New Adult Contemporary Romance **Mature Content** Recommended for ages 17+ due to sexual situations and language. Synopsis From Goodreads: Lucky Morgan has had her share of heartbreak. She is devastated...

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Waiting On Wednesday (87) Ink is Thicker Than Water

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to share books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. Ink is Thicker Than Water by Amy Spalding Paperback, 320 pagesExpected publication: December 3rd 2013 by Entangled: Teen Synopsis From...

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Review: Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols

Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols Publication Date: July 16, 2013 Page Count: 288 Published by: MTV Books Source: eARC courtesy of publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis From Goodreads: Bailey wasn’t always a wild child and the black sheep of her family. She used to play fiddle and tour the music circuit with her sister, Julie, who sang and played guitar. That ended when country...

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Sunday Updates (34)

Inspired by features from The Sunday Post from Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and Sunday Summary from Book Twirps. Received For Review: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black Dead Ends by Erin Jade Lange The Edge of Never (The Edge of Never #1) by J.A. Redmerski Borrowed From The Library: The Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Robin Palmer When You Were Here by Daisy Whitney (I already...

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Review: Weather Witch (Weather Witch #1) by Shannon Delany

Weather Witch (Weather Witch #1) by Shannon Delany Publication Date: June 25, 2013 Page Count: 336 Published by: St. Martin's Griffin Source: eARC courtesy of publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis From Goodreads: In a vastly different and darker Philadelphia of 1844, steam power has been repressed, war threatens from deep, dark waters, and one young lady of high social standing...

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Waiting On Wednesday (86) Bang (Visions #2)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine Wednesday is my favorite day of the week because I get to share books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. Bang (Visions #2) by Lisa McMann Hardcover, 256 PagesExpected publication: October 8th 2013 by Simon Pulse Synopsis From Goodreads: Jules should be happy. She saved a lot of people’s lives and she’s finally...

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Review: Burning by Elana K. Arnold

Burning by Elana K. Arnold Publication Date: June 11, 2013 Page Count: 320 Published by: Delacorte Press Source: eARC courtesy of publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis From Goodreads: Ben: Having just graduated from high school, Ben is set to leave Gypsum, Nevada. It's good timing since the gypsum mine that is the lifeblood of the area is closing, shutting the whole town down with...

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Waiting On Wednesday (85) The Promise of Amazing

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. My choice for this week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is: The Promise of Amazing by Robin ConstantineHardcover, 320 pagesExpected publication: December 31st 2013 by Balzer + Bray Synopsis From Goodreads: Wren Caswell is average. Ranked in...

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Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop

Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop July 2nd – 9th Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Bookhounds One lucky winner will have the Freedom to choose any one book up to $15 US From The Book Depository •This giveaway is international. (As long as The Book Depository ships to your country.) •One entry per person. •Entries will be verified. •Must be 13 years of age or older to participate. •Fill out the...

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