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    Review: Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott

    “Alice” was abducted by Ray when she was ten years old. Five years later, she’s a skeleton of the young, vibrant girl she used to be. She’s sustained unspeakable physical and mental abuse at the hands of Ray. She begs each day just to die. Then, Ray asks her find him a new girl. And so, Alice begins the search for her replacement, her salvation. LIVING DEAD GIRL is a dark and terrifying look into the life of an abused teen. While this book is geared to teens, there are bits that aren’t overly graphic but would still be too shocking and detailed for a young teen. Although this is a very short book, it is powerful and memorable. A book so disturbing you’ll want to put it down, but so compelling that you are forced to continue. This book, and the “Alices” out there will be on my mind for some time. It has been quite some time since a book has impacted me so powerfully.
    To win an ARC of Living Dead Girl, comment on this review. Winner will be announced next Saturday, October 4th.
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    National Book Festival Tomorrow!

    I’m headed to the National Book Festival tomorrow. It’s sponsored by the Library of Congress. I’ve lived in the DC area for almost 10 years, and this is the first opportunity I’ve been able to attend. My husband has graciously offered to watch our boys while a friend and I attend.

    Some of my favorite authors will be there. Here’s a list of the fiction authors who will be making an appearance.

    Since I don’t have the strength to lug all the books I want signed, a friend of mine (thanks Toni!) suggested that I just take book jackets/sleeves. Awesome idea!
    Anyway, I can’t wait! I’ll try to get a few pictures of me with my favorite authors.
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