Category Archives: Bookish Chatter

Going to BEA/Book Blogger Con? Let’s Meet Up!

It’s just a little over a month away: the event book bloggers, authors, & publishers all look forward to! Book Expo America! One of the most important things about BEA is not the free galleys but the networking!  I’ve made … Continue reading

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Breaking News: Carter Ross Responds to Allegations of Ballot-Stuffing

  TRANSCRIPTION OF CARTER ROSS PRESS CONFERENCE DATE: APRIL 8, 2011 PLACE: ROBERT TREAT HOTEL, NEWARK, N.J. ERIN MITCHELL: Thank you for coming everyone, especially on such short notice. I’m Erin Mitchell and I’ve been retained by Carter Ross as … Continue reading

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Giveaway: Inkblot by Margaret Peot

Earlier today, I reviewed Inkblot by Margaret Peot.  I’m excited to announce that I have one copy of this book to give away to one reader.  This contest is open to US & Canadian residents only.  To enter the contest, … Continue reading

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the J-Crew! 

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Giveaway: The Chaos by Rachel Ward

Earlier today, I reviewed The Chaos by Rachel Ward. Thanks to Scholastic, I have two copies of this book to give away.  To enter, please fill out the form below.  The winners will be notified via email on Tuesday, March … Continue reading

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Comparing Apples to Oranges: All Books Are Not Equal

Earlier today on Twitter, I brought up a common theme in publishing that I dislike tremendously: comparing a “bestselling” novel to another book with only minimal similarities.  This has been evidenced by the constant “For fans of the Twilight saga…” … Continue reading

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Giveaway: Satori by Don Winslow

Yesterday, I reviewed Satori by Don Winslow. Today, I’m excited to offer a giveaway for an unread Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book.  To enter, please fill out the form below.  The winner will be contacted by email on … Continue reading

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Help Me Celebrate Three Years of Blogging!

Three years ago, I started blogging, originally as Jenn’s Bookshelf.  It all started with one very short concise review of The Year of the Fog by Michelle Richmond.  Since then both my book tastes & reviews have grown tremendously! I … Continue reading

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Giveaway: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning

Earlier today, I reviewed Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning. Now I have one brand new hardcover copy of Shadowfever available for giveaway! You see, I was so impatient when it came to getting my hands on a copy of the … 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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