Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: MVP Prizes

It’s time to award those read-a-thon participants who did an outstanding job in this read-a-thon game!  They aren’t selected based on how many books they read but their enthusiasm & energy! Before I announce the winners, let’s go over the … 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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The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Post-Game

While the game is officially over, the reading doesn’t need to end!  But if you’ve decided to turn in (like me!) don’t forget to include a link to your wrap up post in the comments below. Don’t forget to mention … Continue reading

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The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Half-Time

Half-time has come & gone and so it is time to reminisce on what you’ve read so far today.  How has your reading gone so far?  What snacks have you partaken in? Are you catching any of the commercials? Any … Continue reading

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The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Mini-Challenge #1

For this challenge, take a look at the books you plan on reading today.  Which do you predict will come out as the winner and why?  Do a post to answer this question.  It will be interesting to come back … Continue reading

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The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: The Kick Off!

It’s finally here, the kick-off for The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon!  Although the official Superbowl kick-off isn’t for several hours yet, I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to start reading if they choose! Please enter the link to your … Continue reading

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The Big Game’s On Readathon: Pre-Game

Before the big game begins tomorrow, I wanted to go over a few “rules”, which aren’t really rules per se but to go along with the whole football game theme I’ve got to stick to the terminology! The read-a-thon officially … Continue reading

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Giveaway: Delirious by Daniel Palmer

Yesterday, I reviewed Delirious by Daniel Palmer.  Thanks to the author, I have an extra signed copy of the ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) to give away.  To enter, please fill out the form below.  The winner will be contacted on … Continue reading

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Review: Delirious by Daniel Palmer

Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher:Kensington; 1 edition (February 1, 2011) ISBN-10: 0758246641 Source:  Author Charlie Giles seems to have it all.  The new digital-entertainment system for automobiles he invented is bought out by a large company.  He ousted his business partner for … Continue reading

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Review: The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbø

Paperback: 464 pages Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; Reprint edition (February 1, 2011) ISBN-10: 0061133981 Source: Publisher Harry Hole, Oslo police detective, is called in to investigate the murder of a young woman.  Her finger was amputated and a red diamond is … Continue reading

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