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Archives for November 2011

Book Review: Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

November 19, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 1 Comment

Breaking Dawn was so much better when I read it the second time.  The first time I read it, I loved part 1, was shocked for part 2, and disappointed for part 3. Part 1 is still my favorite.  The wedding and honeymoon are pure bliss to read.  Bella's reaction to the honeymoon (where she's ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 19, 2011 9:27 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, Hardcover, Medium Content, Twilight, Young Adult
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Waiting on Wednesday: Midnight in Austenland by Shannon Hale

November 16, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday 2 Comments

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. I thought Austenland was a stand-alone novel, so when I heard that there was a sequel to one of my new favorite books, I was super excited!  The world Shannon created is creative, funny, and witty and ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 16, 2011 4:33 am By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday |
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Book Review: Austenland by Shannon Hale

November 15, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 1 Comment

A clever mix of escapist fan fiction and a modern re-telling of Jane Austen. When I found out that Stephenie Meyer was making this book into a movie, I HAD to read it.  My first thoughts were that (1) there is no conflict in this novel and (2) that this novel is purely escapist. As ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 15, 2011 4:35 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 5 Stars, Adult, Book Review, Content Rating, eBook, Fiction, Medium Content
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Twilight Playlist Countdown to Breaking Dawn Week 4

November 14, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Events 2 Comments

Welcome!  I’m so excited to re-read the Twilight Series to get ready for the Breaking Dawn: Part 1 movie release.  I decided to add something new to my re-reading experience.  I got The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide this year and I really wanted to listen to the playlists that were in there while I was ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 14, 2011 10:08 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Events | Tagged With: Events, Readalong, Twilight
2 Comments

Twilight Playlist Countdown to Breaking Dawn Week 3 Wrap-up

November 14, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Events 1 Comment

Here are my spoilery thoughts on all things Eclipse. The Book: I could just read over and over the part where Edward proposes. It's so thoroughly sweet and romantic.This book needs more romance and less love-triangle. I could have done without the last chapter of her crying over Jacob while Edward is there. I'm so glad they ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 14, 2011 9:11 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Events | Tagged With: Events, Readalong, Twilight
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