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Monday, 30 April 2012

First Comes Love Giveaway

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi


First Comes Love
by Katie Kacvinsky

Like his name, Gray is
dark and stormy. Dylan, a girl always searching for what’s next,
seemingly unable to settle down, is the exact opposite: full of light
and life. On the outside, they seem like an unlikely couple. But looks
can be deceiving and besides, opposites attract.

What starts as
friendship, turns into admiration, respect and caring, until
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Sunday, 29 April 2012

Giveaway and Character Interview: Jessie Boone from Going Under

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi


  



 Synopsis: Jessie
Boone is a self proclaimed bad boy and doesn’t march to the beat of
anyone’s drum, but his own. Growing up in less than desirable
circumstances has made him no stranger to the hard knock life and his
determination to leave it behind is fierce. When he finds himself
transferred to East Franklin High School, he sees his opportunity to use
his athletic ability to
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Saturday, 28 April 2012

First Comes Love by Katie Kacvinsky

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi







First Comes Love

by Katie Kacvinsky

Published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children

Publication Date May 8, 2012

Pages: 198

Sources: Southern Book Bloggers ARC Tours










Like his name, Gray is dark and stormy. Dylan, a girl always searching for what's next, seemingly unable to settle down, is the exact opposite: full of light and life. On the outside, they seem like an
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Thursday, 19 April 2012

12 Days of Morganville Madness + Giveaway

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi



Today begins the 12 Days of Morganville Madness all leading up to the release of Rachel Caine's latest novel in the series, Black Dawn. Each day one book of the series will be featured on a different blog with reviews, interviews and giveaways.

Here is the schedule and a link to the tour stop:

April 20th: GLASS HOUSES (Book 1) http://www.pageturnersblog.com/

April 21: THE DEAD GIRLS DANCE
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Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Review: Purity by Jackson Pearce

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Purity

by Jackson Pearce

Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: April 24, 2012

Pages: 224

Source:Southern Book Bloggers ARC Tour










A novel about love, loss, and sex -- but not necessarily in that order.

Before her mother died, Shelby promised three things: to listen to her father, to love as much as possible, and to live without restraint.
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Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Waiting on Wednesday: The Elementals

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi
 "Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:







The Elementalsby Francesca Lia BlockPublished by St. Martin's PressPublication Date October 16, 2012










The Elementals is on one level an intriguing coming-of-age novel
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Monday, 16 April 2012

No Strings Attached Giveaway

Posted on 17:00 by gllapsi

It's giveaway time again. This hop is No Strings Attached hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. Like always, following is not required. And they're any any extra entries so the odds are the same for anyone who enters. I just ask that you read the contest details below and fill out the form. See how easy that is because there are No Strings Attached.

The Prize:

Swag Pack
bookmarks
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Friday, 13 April 2012

BookWedge Review and Giveaway

Posted on 03:00 by gllapsi
BookWedge

It's not very often that I get offered to provide a product review, but when the people of BookWedge offered their product, I was very willing to accept. After experiencing poor circulation in my hands and fingers from holding my e-reader for long periods of time, I was in the market for something to prop up my e-reader and i-Pad. BookWedge is perfect!
Things I liked:easily
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Monday, 9 April 2012

And the Winners Are . . .

Posted on 18:21 by gllapsi
I had a couple of giveaways end a few weeks ago and it's about time that I announce the winners.
The Winners Are . . . .

douglass14
There were 99 entries and #67 was selected.


bn100
There were 83 entries and #4 was selected.
The winners were selected using random.org Both winners have been contacted by email and accepted their prizes.
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Thursday, 5 April 2012

Forgiving Trinity Blog Tour: Guest Post by author Liz Reinhardt

Posted on 21:05 by gllapsi











 Forgiving Trinity author Liz Reinhardt has stopped by the blog today to share some of her favorite indie writers. See what some of her favorites are and maybe you will find one you may want to read too!



HUGE thanks to Joli for letting me highlight some crazy awesome indie writers out there!! I picked a few, and, I just have to say, these are only a tiny few of the many awesome
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Tuesday, 3 April 2012

Waiting on Wednesday: The Normal Kid

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi
 "Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:   The Normal Kid by Elizabeth HolmesPublished by Lerner Publishing GroupPublication Date: October 1, 2012 







Sylvan has been angry ever since his parents split up. And now that an
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Monday, 2 April 2012

Top Ten Tuesday: One Day Reads

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. This meme was created because they are particularly fond of lists. I am too so that is why I am participating this week.
Books that can be read in a day
My selection includes books that take place in a day, verse novels, some favorite one day reads, and books by David Levithan.
The Day Before by Lisa
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Life Is But a Dream by Brian James

Posted on 03:00 by gllapsi




Life Is But a Dreamby Brian JamesPublished by Feiwel and FriendsPublication Date: March 27, 2012Pages: 234Source: NetGalley









Sabrina, an artist, is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and her parents check her into the Wellness Center. There she meets Alec, who is convinced it's the world that's crazy, not the two of them. They are meant to be together; they are special. But when Alec
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Sunday, 1 April 2012

Random Acts of Kindness - March Recap/April Sign Up

Posted on 15:00 by gllapsi

Random Acts of Kindness is hosted by Vanessa and Isalys at Book Soulmates. This is a time to share or give our favorite things - BOOKS. After missing a few months, I signed up again in February. As much as it makes me happy to receive books, I love to give them to.

This month I gave these books:

One Day to Briana at Bree's Books
Prince of Wolves and One Black Rose to Damaris at Good
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