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New Young Adult Releases: October 9, 2012

October 9, 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: October 9, 2012 1:01 am By Jessica Filed Under: New Releases | Tagged With: New Releases
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My Google Diary for For Darkness Shows the Stars

October 8, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Google Diaries, My Reading Diary 4 Comments

For Darkness Shows the Stars Google Diary

  When I read, I ask a LOT of questions. Here’s some stuff I searched or wondered about while reading For Darkness Shows the Stars by . From my Review:  I found the moral dilemma in the book of whether technology is good or bad completely fascinating. I would never have thought that a Jane Austen sci-fi re-telling would ... Read More »

 Posted on: October 8, 2012 8:56 am By Jessica Filed Under: Google Diaries, My Reading Diary | Tagged With: Google Diary, Research
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Mailbox Monday ~37~

October 6, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox 9 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.   October's host is Mailbox Monday.  I’m also going to link up with a ... Read More »

 Posted on: October 6, 2012 1:07 am By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox |
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Get Your Own Signed Copy of The Raven Boys

October 5, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: News Leave a Comment

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This is my short little announcement that you can get a personalized and signed copy of The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater from my local indie bookstore, The King's English.  I love supporting these guys.  They have the most amazing book signings.  Even if you don't live in Utah, you can join in the author ... Read More »

 Posted on: October 5, 2012 11:59 am By Jessica Filed Under: News | Tagged With: Kings English
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Fiction Frolic Charity Drive and Giveaway

October 5, 2012 By Jessica Filed Under: Events 2 Comments

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Help Raise 1,000 books for charity and enter to win $200, signed books and swag! We are excited to share about an ambitious blog tour—Fiction Frolic for All Hallow's Read—where ten authors from several genres are working hard to raise 1,000 books in three weeks for Books for America. From October 1st to 19th, donate a ... Read More »

 Posted on: October 5, 2012 1:35 am By Jessica Filed Under: Events | Tagged With: Giveaway
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