I read Les Miserables unabridged. I read it because I wanted to know what really happens at the end since this 1400 + page book is usually abridged. Call it the rebel in me, but why should I let someone else choose what I should read out of this book? Oh, you don't think I ... Read More »
Archives for August 2011
In My Mailbox ~2~
In My Mailbox was inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie and is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where I show all the books I've gotten by various means throughout the week. The Golden Spiral by Lisa Mangum, Won at the scavenger hunt at the Matched Party at the SLC Library. Possession by Elana Johnson, Giveaway from Melissa at One Librarian's Book Reviews. Thanks! Read More »
Flashback Friday: The Life and Times of Teddy the Hamster (Part 1)
Flashback Friday is where I post some writing of a little snippet of my life as a younger me. Apparently, I had a lot to say about my pet hamster so I'm splitting it into two parts. Read Part 2 here. I wanted a hamster and I wasn't going to let a little thing like my ... Read More »
Matched Party Recap and Giveaway!
Last night, gave a presentation about her book, Matched, as well as some teasers for her next book, Crossed, at the Salt Lake City Library. (This post is written from my notes that I took at the event) She got the idea for the book in Fall 2008 when she was having a conversation about ... Read More »
Waiting on Wednesday: Tris & Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. I was a music major once upon a time, and when I saw a YA retelling of Tristan and Isolde, I HAD to read it. Tristan and Isolde is a great tragic opera by Wagner and it ... Read More »
My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.