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Flashback Friday: The Life and Times of Teddy the Hamster (Part 2)

August 26, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Flashback Friday 3 Comments

Flashback Friday is where I post some writing of a little snippet of my life as a younger me.  Apparently, I had a lot to say about my pet hamster so I’m splitting it into two parts.  Read Part 1 here. The first thing people noticed about Teddy was that he was fat. No matter how ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 26, 2011 7:08 pm By Jessica Filed Under: Flashback Friday | Tagged With: Funny, True Story, Writing
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Luscious Limelight Guest Post

August 25, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Events Leave a Comment

A big thanks to Gripped into Books for featuring me on Luscious Limelight!  Luscious Limelight is where they have other bloggers post about anything book-related every week.  I wrote about meeting authors for the first time.  Go check it out here! Read More »

 Posted on: August 25, 2011 8:14 am By Jessica Filed Under: Events | Tagged With: Guest Post
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Waiting On Wednesday: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

August 24, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday 4 Comments

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Rick Riordan is a genius and I can't wait to read more of his Heroes Of Olympus series.  He makes Roman mythology modern and interesting and I don't know how he does it.  Not to mention that ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 24, 2011 5:46 am By Jessica Filed Under: Waiting on Wednesday |
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Book Review: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

August 23, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review 3 Comments

I read Les Miserables unabridged.  I read it because I wanted to know what really happens at the end since this 1400 + page book is usually abridged. Call it the rebel in me, but why should I let someone else choose what I should read out of this book?  Oh, you don't think I ... Read More »

 Posted on: August 23, 2011 5:46 am By Jessica Filed Under: Book Review | Tagged With: 4 Stars, Adult, Book Review, Classics, Content None, Content Rating, Paperback
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In My Mailbox ~2~

August 22, 2011 By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox 4 Comments

In My Mailbox was inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie  and is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where I show all the books I've gotten by various means throughout the week.   The Golden Spiral by Lisa Mangum, Won at the scavenger hunt at the Matched Party at the SLC Library. Possession by Elana Johnson, Giveaway from Melissa at One Librarian's Book Reviews. Thanks! Read More »

 Posted on: August 22, 2011 5:18 am By Jessica Filed Under: In My Mailbox |
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