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My Top Ten Favorite Books Ever
Top Ten Tuesday's is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Echo by Francesca Lia Block: I remember the year I decided to get serious about my writing. It was my senior year in high... Continue reading »
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Fallen In Love by Lauren Kate
What makes your heart race a little faster? It's FALLEN IN LOVE, four wholly original and romantic new stories collected in a novel set in the Middle Ages by Lauren Kate. FALLEN IN LOVE gives fans... Continue reading »
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Kippa Picks: Barely Breathing by Rebecca Donovan Book Review
Kippa Picks is a segment of Novel Days where I highlight Kindle novels that have been Self Published. Warning: There will be SLIGHT spoilers in this post, as it is the sequel to Reason to Breathe.... Continue reading »
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Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal Book Review
Shades of Milk and Honey is an intimate portrait of Jane Ellsworth, a woman ahead of her time in a version of Regency England where the manipulation of glamour is considered an essential skill for a... Continue reading »
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kirstycupcakexo This sounds like a great book! Think I'll have to give it a read :) Love the title too, sounds poetic lol xx on 4 May 2012, 11:47
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BrittaKirk Yes, it's very good, calming, and not overdone at all. That's what I loved most. It's an overall good read. on 4 May 2012, 14:27
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Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver Book Review
Disclaimer: Although I don't believe I've included very many spoilers aside from those that are on the surface, I cannot be sure, so read at your discretion. I'm pushing aside the memory of my... Continue reading »
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1st Giveaway WINNER: Bridge of Scarlet Leaves by Kristina McMorris
YES!!!! A now the day you've all been waiting for! Before I announce the winners, I would like to thank Kristina McMorris so much for being generous enough to donate her beautiful novel, Bridge of... Continue reading »
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Divergent by Veronica Roth Book Review
In a future Chicago, 16-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that... Continue reading »
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Sartorial Lit: Lessons from The Women of District 12
Sartorial Lit is a feature at Novel Days that combines fashion with fiction. One of the most striking aspects of The Hunger Games film is it's attention to fashion. Most are in awe of the bizarre... Continue reading »
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The Odds Were In Its Favor: Review of The Hunger Games Movie
This past weekend was a flurry of Hunger Games madness! Just think, the it's already broken box office records, and I believe its because this is the one series where fans across various fandoms... Continue reading »
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1ST GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!: Bridge of Scarlet Leaves by Kristina McMorris
From the award-winning author of Letters from Home comes a poignant novel of love and courage, set against one of the most controversial episodes in American history: the aftermath of the bombing of... Continue reading »
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The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour Book Review
Colby's post-high school plans have long been that he and his best friend Bev would tour with her band, then spend a year in Europe. When Bev announces that she will start college just after the... Continue reading »
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kirstycupcakexo sounds like a good read :) xx on 16 March 2012, 13:04
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Strand Encounters: "Maybe that's what life is... a wink of the eye and winking stars." A homage to Ti Jean.
Strand Encounters is a feature detailing all of the wonderful bits of awesomeness I acquire in the legendary Strand Bookstore. Are you a New Yorker, or someone who loves the Strand Bookstore and... Continue reading »
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Feature & Follow #87: Hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read
I'm so excited to have been featured during this week's Feature & Follow Blog hop hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. I also welcome all of you new followers! This is an awesome opportunity... Continue reading »
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Bridge of Scarlet Leaves by Kristina McMorris
In this poignant and evocative novel by acclaimed author Kristina McMorris, a country is plunged into conflict and suspicion—forcing a young woman to find her place in a volatile world. Los... Continue reading »
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Muchacho by Louanne Johnson Book Review
An inspiring YA debut from the author of Dangerous Minds. Eddie Corazon is angry. He’s also very smart. But he’s working pretty hard at being a juvenile delinquent. He blows off school, even... Continue reading »
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Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony and Rodrigo Corral Ipad Edition Book Review
All Images are Copyright Jessica Anthony and Rodrigo Corral ©2012. After her mother died, Glory retreated into herself and her music. Her single father raised her as a piano prodigy, with a rigid... Continue reading »
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Lauren Oliver's Awesome Valentine's Day Giveaway
I interrupt your regularly scheduled blogging meandering to alert you to an awesome giveaway hosted by the FABULOUS LAUREN OLIVER! As a Valentine's day treat, Lauren's giving away a copy of Delirium,... Continue reading »
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A Classic's Challenge: hosted by November's Autumn
Since the New Year came in, I pondered what I could do to actually accomplish some of my reading goals, and I came across this wonderful challenge hosted by the lovely blog, November's Autumn. I... Continue reading »
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The Fault In Our Stars by John Green Book Review
Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 12, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a medical miracle shrunk the tumours in her lungs... for now. Two years post-miracle, sixteen-year-old Hazel is... Continue reading »
