Monthly Archives: April 2011

Literary Road Trip: April Link Round Up!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Jenn

The Literary Road Trip is a project in which bloggers are volunteering to showcase local authors. This showcase can be anything you want to make of it – book reviews, author interviews, giveaways – as long as you’re working with … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: Precious Blood by Jonathan Hayes

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Jenn

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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Review: Storm Front by Jim Butcher (Audiobook)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Jenn

Audible Audio Edition Listening Length: 8 hour(s) and 1 min. Program Type:Audiobook Version: Unabridged Narrator: James Marsters Publisher:Buzzy Multimedia Publishing Corp. (June 10, 2009) Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is a wizard who works out of an office in Chicago. Harry doesn’t hide … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: They’re Watching by Gregg Hurwitz

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jenn

Nearly a year ago, I proclaimed my love of all things Gregg Hurwitz in this Waiting on Wednesday post, specifically for his newest release, They’re Watching.  Now, a year later, this fantastical piece of suspense fiction is out in paperback. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Bird Sisters by Rebecca Rasmussen

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jenn

Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Crown (April 12, 2011) ISBN-10: 0307717968 Source: Publisher  Milly and Twiss are two spinster sisters who live in the small Wisconsin town of Spring Green, Wisconsin. They are known by locals as “the bird sisters” due … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jenn

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 is hosted by Sheila from One … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: The President’s Vampire by Christopher Farnsworth

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Jenn

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

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: What I’ve Been Reading Lately

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jenn

Hi everyone! John here!  I know it’s been a while (Mom says months!) since I’ve posted anything.  The thing is, I’ve been enjoying so many books lately that I don’t have the time to review them.  Plus, now that I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in 7-10 years of age, 8-12 years of age, Tales of A (Formerly) Reluctant Reader | 13 Comments

Giveaway: Nature Squad-Bluebird Finds A Home by Ryan Jacobson

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jenn

Earlier today, I reviewed the adorable picture book, Bluebird Finds A Home. Thanks to the publisher, I have a wonderful giveaway to offer! The winner will receive an autographed copy of Bluebird Finds a Home, plus an original pencil drawing … Continue reading →

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Review: Nature Squad-Bluebird Finds A Home by Ryan Jacobson

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Adventure Publications (January 4, 2011) ISBN-10: 9781591933113 Source: Publisher The Nature Squad’s purpose is to save the planet, one adventure at a time.  In Bluebird Finds a Home , the squad is … Continue reading →

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