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Archives for August 2012

Waiting on Wednesday: Everbound by Brodi Ashton

August 8, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday 11 Comments

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. The first book in this series, Everneath, was one of my favorite reads this year.  It was a stunning debut novel and the ending has you DYING for more.  The cover - isn't it gorgeous!!  I love ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 8, 2012 12:01 am By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday |
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Book Review: Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale

August 7, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 2 Comments

Book Review Book of a Thousand Days Shannon Hale

The first thing that I loved about Book of a Thousand Days was the writing style. I was immediately immersed in this journal from a maid that felt so authentic.  The maid also had me laughing with her honesty. The mythology was so beautiful and unique. I knew where I hoped the plot would go, but ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 7, 2012 1:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 5 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eBook, Mild Content, Young Adult
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New Young Adult Releases: August 7, 2012

August 6, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: New Releases Leave a Comment

Here are some great YA books that came out today! Beautiful Lies by Jessica Warman Genre: Contemporary Between You & Me by Marisa Calin Genre: Contemporary The Boy Recession by Flynn Meaney Genre: Contemporary Courtship and Curses by Marisa Doyle Genre: Historical Fiction Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia Genre: Contemporary Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake Genre: Horror The Horse Road by Troon Harrison Genre: Contemporary The Magician's Apprentice ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 6, 2012 11:59 pm By Jessica Filed Under: New Releases | Tagged With: New Releases
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Utah Book Month: Title Puzzles Challenge!

August 6, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Events 17 Comments

In honor of Utah Book Month,  I've got some fun title puzzles for you :) Opposite Utah Book Titles Here's how it works.  I've taken titles of books by Utah authors and changed each word to be the exact opposite. For example: Bird Boy would really be Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. Here are some hints: Each opposite title will have ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 6, 2012 1:37 am By Jessica Filed Under: Events | Tagged With: Utah Book Month
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August To-Read List, Events and Challenges

August 3, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: News Leave a Comment

To-Read List for August In honor of Utah Book Month, I'm going to read as many books as I can by authors from Utah.  Since I'm on a book buying ban, these are also ones that I own already :D Goodreads Links The Limit by Kristen Landon Life in the Pit by Kristen Landon Shayla Witherwood by Tamra Torero (the ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 3, 2012 1:38 am By Jessica Filed Under: News | Tagged With: Online Events, TBR Pile, Utah Signings
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