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Archives for November 2012

Movie Review: Breaking Dawn Part 2

November 21, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: My Reading Diary 2 Comments

The spoiler-free verdict: I thought it was a cute and humorous movie about family with the perfect ending.  It's the kind of movie that gave me warm fuzzies and I'd love to watch over and over.  The new characters were so entertaining with my favorite being Garrett, played by Lee Pace. ***This review has spoilers so ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 21, 2012 1:37 am By Jessica Filed Under: My Reading Diary | Tagged With: Movie Adaption, Movie Review, Movies
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Book Review: Timeless by Michelle Madow

November 20, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review Leave a Comment

Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series.  Timeless is the last book in the Transcend Time series.  This finale is about reincarnated lovers, Drew and Lizzie, who now have to get rid of a curse before they can be together forever.  I thought Timeless was a cute, fun and fast ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 20, 2012 9:27 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 3 Stars, Book Review, Content Rating, eARC, Mild Content, Romance, Young Adult
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New Young Adult Releases: November 20, 2012

November 20, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: New Releases Leave a Comment

You know that feeling of browsing the brand new books at the book store? I want to re-create that as best as I can online.  But I’ve got better shelf categories than the boring ones they have at the story like “Teen Fantasy” and “Paranormal Romance.”  And the best part – they are shelved purely on ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 20, 2012 1:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: New Releases | Tagged With: New Releases
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Top Ten Tuesday (1): Books I’m Thankful For

November 19, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Top Ten Tuesday 8 Comments

 Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish with a different theme every week. This is my first Top Ten Tuesday post and I'm really excited to be joining this meme! Top Ten Books I'm Thankful For 10. The Farthest Away Mountain by Lynne Reid Banks For teaching me to love fairy tales.  I loved Indian ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 19, 2012 1:00 am By Jessica Filed Under: Top Ten Tuesday |
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Mailbox Monday ~39~

November 17, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox 5 Comments

Mailbox Monday is where I show all the books I’ve gotten by various means throughout the week. Mailbox Monday was originally hosted by Marcia from A girl and her books and The Printed Page. This is a touring meme.  You can check out the main site for the full schedule.   November's host is BermudaOnion's Weblog.  I’m also going to link up with a ... Read More »

 Posted on: November 17, 2012 10:32 am By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox |
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