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UNCOMMON CRIMINALS by Ally Carter

June 20, 2011

Title: UNCOMMON CRIMINALS (Heist Society #2) Author: Ally Carter Publisher: Disney Hyperion Release Date: June 21, 2011 Number of Pages: 298 Source of Book: Bought at Barnes & Noble when I saw it on the shelves early! Author’s Website: www.allycarter.com Publisher Synopsis: Katarina Bishop has worn a lot of labels in her short life: Friend. Niece. Daughter. Thief. But for… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (23)

June 19, 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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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (22)

June 12, 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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SHIP BREAKER by Paolo Bacigalupi

June 7, 2011

Title: SHIP BREAKER Author: Paolo Bacigalupi Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Release Date: May 1, 2010 Number of Pages: 326 Source of Book: Bought Hardcover based on many strong recommendations Author’s Website: windupstories.com Awards: Printz Award 2011, National Book Award Nominee 2010 Goodreads Summary: Set initially in a future shanty town in America’s Gulf Coast region, where grounded… Read More

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MEMENTO NORA by Angie Smibert

June 2, 2011

Title: MEMENTO NORA Author: Angie Smibert Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books Release Date: April 28, 2011 Number of Pages: 192 Source of Book: ARC Offer from Publisher Author’s Website: www.angiesmibert.com/blog Publisher Summary: Nora, the popular girl and happy consumer, witnesses a horrific bombing on a shopping trip with her mother. In Nora’s near-future world, terrorism is so commonplace that she… Read More

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WHERE SHE WENT by Gayle Forman

May 29, 2011

Title: WHERE SHE WENT (sequel to IF I STAY) Author: Gayle Forman Publisher: Dutton Juvenile Release Date: April 5, 2011 Number of Pages: 264 Source of Book: Won ARC in contest from ifistaynovels.com provided by publisher Author’s Website: www.gayleforman.com Goodreads Summary: It’s been three years since the devastating accident … three years since Mia walked out of Adam’s life forever…. Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (21)

May 22, 2011

In My Mailbox is a shared 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 like a little preview on what book reviews to anticipate along with a way to build excitement about… Read More

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New Look, New Name, New Reviews Coming

May 17, 2011

I’m so excited about my new blog name and design. The amazingly talented (and patient!) Lori at Use Your Imagination Designs created my awesome new look. It is above and beyond anything I expected, is totally me, and she was a dream to work with. I got The Works package which includes everything and then some, plus business cards. The… Read More

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