Monthly Archives: August 2009

Library Loot: August 26-September 1

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Eva and Marg that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link … Continue reading →

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Awesome!

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

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Waiting on Wednesday: Heart's Blood

Posted on August 26, 2009 by

Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier A haunted forest. A cursed castle. A girl running from her past and a man who’s more than he seems to be. A tale of love, betrayal and redemption… Whistling Tor is a place of … Continue reading →

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Review: Ruined

Posted on August 24, 2009 by

by Paula Morris A native New Yorker, Rebecca is being shipped off to New Orleans to live with her “Aunt” Claudia while her dad goes on business to China for six months.  Aunt Claudia isn’t really her aunt but she’s … Continue reading →

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Booktrailer: Going Bovine

Posted on August 24, 2009 by

Um, I’m not sure there are words for this but if there is one it’s HILARIOUS. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KloEAoKvBqA]

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Library Loot: August 19-25

Posted on August 23, 2009 by

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Eva and Marg that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link … Continue reading →

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When You Reach Me

Posted on August 22, 2009 by

by Rebecca Stead Some facts about When You Reach Me: The main character’s name is Miranda. She is in 6th grade. The story takes place in 1978 and 1979. Miranda’s favorite book is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle. … Continue reading →

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Souls Squared: A Review of Two Books

Posted on August 18, 2009 by

Last week I was looking for good recommendations for girly fantasy titles not involving vampires or fairies.  No one had any but that’s ok because not long after posting that I received My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent and … Continue reading →

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Booktrailer: Give Up the Ghost

Posted on August 16, 2009 by

I’m definitely a sucker for ghost stories and this one looks promising.  Check out the booktrailer, crafted by the author herself. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rHOwNBQOGs]

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Library Loot: August 12-18

Posted on August 16, 2009 by

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Eva and Marg that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library. If you’d like to participate, just write up your post-feel free to steal the button-and link … Continue reading →

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