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AMEN, L.A. by Cherie Bennett & Jeff Gottesfeld

September 15, 2011

Title: AMEN, L.A. Author: Cherie Bennett & Jeff Gottesfeld Publisher: Ember (a Random House imprint) Release Date: July 12, 2011 Number of Pages: 256 Source of Book: Book Divas for review Author’s Website: www.cheriebennett.com Goodreads Summary: When Natalie Shelton and her family move from Minnesota to Beverly Hills, more changes than their zip code. Natalie’s mom accepts a position as… Read More

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GLOW by Amy Kathleen Ryan

September 13, 2011

Title: GLOW (Sky Chasers #1) Author: Amy Kathleen Ryan Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Release Date: September 13, 2011 Number of Pages: 307 Source of Book: Won ARC from publisher giveaway Author’s Website: www.amykathleenryan.com Goodreads Summary: What if you were bound for a new world, about to pledge your life to someone you’d been promised to since birth, and one unexpected… Read More

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Mara Mondays – Top Ten Reasons to PreOrder THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER by Michelle Hodkin

September 12, 2011

For the month of September, leading up to the release of THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER on September 27th, I’ll be featuring some Mara related excitement every Monday. So, today I have for you the Top Ten Reasons to Pre-Order Mara Dyer. 10. You’ve already heard a lot about it, so you’re curious to see what all the buzz is… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Book This Week (35)

September 11, 2011

In My Mailbox is a posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. It’s a little preview on what book reviews to anticipate along with a way to build excitement about new titles… Read More

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WHAT HAPPENED TO GOODBYE by Sarah Dessen

September 10, 2011

Title: WHAT HAPPENED TO GOODBYE Author: Sarah Dessen Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Release Date: May 10, 2011 Number of Pages: 402 Source of Book: Bought the hardcover because of the author Author’s Website: http://sarahdessen.com Goodreads Summary: Who is the real McLean? Since her parents’ bitter divorce, McLean and her dad, a restaurant consultant, have been on the move-four towns… Read More

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Get Ready for Mara Mondays!

September 5, 2011

It’s MARA MONDAY!  Today starts the first of four Mara Mondays!  For the month of September, Mondays will be dedicated to Mara in anticipation of the September 27th release of THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER by Michelle Hodkin.  This event was put together by the awesomely fabulous Lori at Pure Imagination (who is also the design genius behind my blog’s… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (34)

September 4, 2011

In My Mailbox is a posting idea run by Kristi at The Story Siren (read all about it here: In My Mailbox) for bloggers to share the books they’ve gotten that week to help publicize as many titles as possible. It’s a little preview on what book reviews to anticipate along with a way to build excitement about new titles… Read More

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BREADCRUMBS by Anne Ursu

August 30, 2011

Title: BREADCRUMBS Author: Anne Ursu Publisher: Walden Pond Press (A HarperCollins Children’s imprint) Release Date: September 27, 2011 Number of Pages: 313 Source of Book: ARC requested from publisher Goodreads Summary: Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. They had been best friends since they were six, spending hot Minneapolis summers and cold Minneapolis winters together, dreaming… Read More

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