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Archives for February 2012

In My Mailbox ~22~

February 20, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox 3 Comments

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where I show all the books I’ve gotten by various means throughout the week.  Since I LOVE book cover art on my kindle, I took my own pictures of the covers of my ebooks. Cinder mirror, Won from Figment.  Thanks so much! Walkabout by Gary Taaffe, Bought from Amazon. What did you ... Read More »

 Posted on: February 20, 2012 8:41 am By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox |
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Waiting on Wednesday: A Breath of Eyre by Eve Marie Mont

February 15, 2012 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. It's a new twist on my favorite story, Jane Eyre.  And it's written by a Young Adult debut author to boot! I can't wait to read this! Release Date: March 27, 2012 Series: Unbound #1  Pre-order A Breath of Eyre ... Read More »

 Posted on: February 15, 2012 1:23 am By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday |
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Book Review: Above World by Jenn Reese

February 14, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 4 Comments

Above World was an interesting mix of mythological creatures and our modern world of technology. You'll find mermaids and computers in one breath. I was pleasantly surprised by the dystopian undertone to it all that gave it some wonderful depth. In this fascinating world that Jenn has built, there are several cultures based on mythological creatures ... Read More »

 Posted on: February 14, 2012 1:05 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 3 Stars, ARC, Book Review, Content Rating, Middle Grade, Mild Content
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In My Mailbox ~21~

February 13, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox 6 Comments

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where I show all the books I’ve gotten by various means throughout the week.  Since I LOVE book cover art on my kindle, I took my own pictures of the covers of my ebooks. Cloaked by Alex Flinn, Bought from Amazon for only $0.99! (Click here for the $0.99 version) The ... Read More »

 Posted on: February 13, 2012 12:57 pm By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox |
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Herriman Library

February 10, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: My Reading Diary 4 Comments

I seriously love my local library and I wanted to feature it today on my blog. The Herriman Library opened at the end of 2010.  Not only is it nice and new and shiny inside, but it's got cool high-tech stuff as well.  It has a self check-out where all you have to do is place ... Read More »

 Posted on: February 10, 2012 1:42 pm By Jessica Filed Under: My Reading Diary | Tagged With: Library
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