Everyone be sure to say hello to my new friend Erika from A Book Blog. Period. I was lucky enough to partnered with her for the Book Blogger Appreciation Week Interview Swap. Read on to learn a little about her. 1) Are you a one-book-at-a-time girl or do you keep multiple books going at once? [Keep Reading]
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky – September 1, 2009 Anne is sixteen-years-old and even though her family is still recovering from the loss of her brother to cancer two years ago, she still maintains a typical teenage life. She hangs out with her best friend, Tess, stresses over school work, and takes an advanced ballet class. While attending [Keep Reading]
Today is the first day of BBAW. I want to take the time to spotlight a few of my favorite blogs that didn’t make it on a shortlist for the YA Blog Award. I haven’t been in as much contact with my blogging friends lately because of my schedule, but I still check in on [Keep Reading]
I would like to thank the very talented illustrator, Daniel Jennewein, for creating this attractive header for my blog. I first saw his work when Lenore at Presenting Lenore talked about the adorable header that her husband created for her. I immediately went to Daniel’s blog to look at his drawings and found them delightful. Then, would you [Keep Reading]
For those of you keeping up with the BBAW happenings, the voting booth is now open. Be sure to get over there quick and voice your opinion. Voting closes Saturday, September 12th at 11:59 pm EST. I didn’t make the shortlist for YA Book Blog, but five other great blogs did. Be sure to check [Keep Reading]
So, I did better than July, but it is still pretty sad. 71. DARKFEVER by Karen Marie Moning (August 3, 2009) 72. TURN COAT by Jim Butcher (August 19, 2009) 73. ONCE A WITCH by Carolyn MacCullough (August 22, 2009) DARKFEVER and TURNCOAT are both “grown-up” books. My mother told me about DARKFEVER and it [Keep Reading]
Simon and Schuster – September 1, 2009 Abbey’s best friend, Kristen, is dead. Finding it hard to accept, Abbey just goes through the motions of the funeral service and the burial. It seems wrong that Kristen isn’t standing next to her like she always has been in the past. Nothing seems right anymore. Abbey and [Keep Reading]
Tor Teen – August 18, 2009 On the day of her Middle School graduation, Margot Jean Johnson wrote a manifesto listing her goals for high school. Being popular, having a boyfriend, and being invited to the best parties are some of the most important things on her list. Now, after four years, as Margot and [Keep Reading]
I’ve decided to take on this challenge. I love this type of literature anyway, so…it shouldn’t be too difficult to complete. Here are some specifics (taken from the Stainless Steel Droppings Blog), but be sure to visit the host’s website for all the info. Readers Imbibing Peril, that is what it is all about. I [Keep Reading]
Finster Press – April 2, 2009 Synopsis: THE PURLOINED BOY begins with the question, Where do all those children on the milk cartons go? It provides the answer through the eyes of one of those children, a boy named Trevor Upjohn, the purloined boy. Trevor was stolen by a bogeyman as a toddler. But he can’t remember [Keep Reading]
