Monthly Archives: November 2010

Louisa May Alcott Giveaway!

  This is the time of year to be thankful.  One of the books that has forever touched my heart is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.  It is one of the few books I have read several times (last … Continue reading

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Review: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning

  Mass Market Paperback: 512 pages Publisher: Dell; Reissue edition (October 26, 2010) ISBN-10: 0440244404 Source: Publisher *The following review contains spoilers. If you have not read the previous four books in the MacKayla Lane series please do not proceed* … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

      It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book … Continue reading

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Frightful Friday: Biblio Vampiro: An Essential Guide to Vampires by Robert Curran

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. Feel free to grab the button & join in!  Be sure to include a link to your post in … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Ryan Jacobson, Author of Lost in the Wild

I’m excited to welcome Ryan Jacobson as a guest poster today.  Yesterday, I reviewed his book, Lost in the Wild, a “Choose Your Own Path” book. Here’s a bit about Ryan, taken from his web site: Ryan Jacobson is the … Continue reading

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Review: Lost in the Wild, a Choose Your Path Book by Ryan Jacobson

  Reading level: Ages 9-12 Perfect Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: Adventure Publications (September 22, 2008) ISBN-10: 1591930901 Source: Winsome Media You and your family are on a camping trip, one that is meant to be relaxing and fun.  However, when … Continue reading

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Review: Room by Emma Donoghue

  Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; First Edition edition (September 13, 2010) ISBN-10: 0316098337 Source: BEA Jack is a five-year-old boy who enjoys doing everything a boy of that age does: color, watch his favorite shows on … Continue reading

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: The Adventures of Ook and Gluk by Dav Pilkey

Ook & Gluk are two cavemen who live in a town called Caveland, OH. It is the year 500,0001 BC.  They are normal boys who get in trouble, especially with Big Chief Goppernopper.  One day, an evil corporation lead by … Continue reading

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Review: Death Notice by Todd Ritter

Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Minotaur Books (October 12, 2010) ISBN-10: 0312622805 Source: Publisher Kat Campbell is a single mom & chief of police for the small town of Perry Hollow, PA. Other than a few minor crimes, Perry Hollow is … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading

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