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Archives for April 2012

Blog Tour: Return to Exile by E.J. Patten + GIVEAWAY

April 5, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview 2 Comments

Welcome to my stop on the Return to Exile Blog Tour! I've got a fun interview with the author, , for you and a giveaway!  There are over 30 blogs on this tour so be sure to check out the schedule to see the other great extras and giveaways! Author Interview Me: Tweet your book. Tell us about ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 5, 2012 1:36 am By Jessica Filed Under: Author Interview | Tagged With: Author Interview, Blog Tour, Events, Giveaway
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Kindle eBook Deals – April 4th

April 4, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: News Leave a Comment

Here are some great ebook deals that I've found.  If you like ebook deals, you can follow me on twitter as well where I'll tweet about other deals I find.  If you are reading this in a reader, head over to my blog to see these! $1.99 $2.99 And there's tons more at the 100 Kindle Book Deals page. Go ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 4, 2012 12:26 pm By Jessica Filed Under: News | Tagged With: eBook Deals
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Waiting on Wednesday: Romeo Redeemed by Stacey Jay

April 4, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday 8 Comments

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.  Juliet Immortal was my favorite book of 2011 and I'm so excited to read it's sequel, Romeo Redeemed!  Stacey Jay made Romeo a fascinating character and I'm excited to read from his point of view and learn ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 4, 2012 7:44 am By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday |
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Book Review: Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

April 3, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 8 Comments

Grave Mercy is historical fiction that reads like the best high fantasy out there. If Tolkien had decided to write about Jason Bourne it might have come out something like Grave Mercy. Brittany is a real historical place and Anne, the Duchess of Brittany, is a historical figure. The main character, Ismae, is remarkable. She's ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 3, 2012 1:09 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 5 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eARC, Medium Content, Young Adult
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The Dusty Bookshelf Giveaway + Exclusive Coupon

April 2, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Events 1 Comment

Hey everyone! How is your Dusty Bookshelf challenge going?  I've gotten one book read so far (The Hunchback of Notre Dame).   I know, only one - but it was really long! And I'm going to start Paradise Lost in a few days.  If you still want to sign up for my reading challenge you ... Read More »

 Posted on: April 2, 2012 1:07 am By Jessica Filed Under: Events | Tagged With: Dusty Bookshelf
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