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Thursday, 31 May 2012

My Favorite Reads Hop

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi



 My Favorite Reads Hop is hosted by I'm a Reader, Not a Writer and Rachelle's Writing Spot. I have so many favorite reads that it was hard to limit it down to one, so you will get your choice from three. I have fallen in love with Jeri Smith-Ready's Shade series and want to share it with my blog readers. 



The Prize:




ONE book (paperback) from the Shade Trilogy by Jeri Smith-Ready



 
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Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Last Stop This Town by David Steinberg

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi
  



Last Stop This Town

by David H. Steinberg

Published by Monkey Business Press

Publication Date: March 7, 2012

Pages: 192
Source: received from the Author/Publisher




The debut novel from
"American Pie" series screenwriter David H. Steinberg. It's the last
weekend before high school graduation, and as they prepare to go their
separate ways, four life-long friends spend a wild and
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Sunday, 27 May 2012

Recommend A . . . book with a green cover

Posted on 20:59 by gllapsi


Graphic by http://GReadsBooks.com  

(altered from Chick Loves Lit) “Recommend A…” will have a new prompt every week, which Shanyn will have posted ahead of time on the Recommend A… page.
All you have to do is Recommend with Chick Loves Lit on Mondays, following the
prompt, and link up so Shanyn (and everyone else) can see what you’ve
recommended!


 This week's prompt:



a book with a
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Thursday, 24 May 2012

Splash into Summer Giveaway Hop

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi




The Splash Into Summer Giveaway is hosted by I Am a Reader, Not a Writer and Page Turners Blog. There are over 200 blogs hosting giveaways so I'm sure there is a little something for everyone.



My Prize:



I want to fill up your beach bag with books and books and more books. So I am giving away a Box Of Books. Most are New, a few are used and a few are signed by the author. I'm not telling
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Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Spring Blog Carnival: Karaoke Booth Winner

Posted on 18:03 by gllapsi

And the Winner Is . . .



Angie!!



Angie selected Shade by Jeri Smith Ready - EXCELLENT choice!



Thank you to everyone who participated and allowed your favorite characters to enter the karaoke booth and express themselves through song. Check back later this week when I will feature from of my favorite entries.
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Sunday, 20 May 2012

Bout of Books 4.0 Wrap-Up

Posted on 20:03 by gllapsi






There's still a little over an hour left of the Bout of Books read-a-thon, but my eyes are tired and my DVR is full so I'm calling it. I think I did pretty well this go-round. 



My goals were to:

Read 1500 pages - I read 1015
Read one e-book - Did this! 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
Read one book that has been on my shelf for over a year - Fade by Lisa McMann
Read 2 books
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Michael: The Airel Saga Blog Tour

Posted on 22:00 by gllapsi





ONE DAY BLOG TOUR! 
MAY 17th!

Michael, book two in the Airel Saga, is live on Amazon TODAY ONLY for a discounted price!!

To promote Michael I’m hosting a contest where you can win a FREE copy of Airel and win a free Kindle Fire.

To take advantage of this awesome deal, head to Amazon and check out the eBook version of MICHAEL at its promotional price, then see below to enter the contest.
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012

The Forgetting Curve by Angie Smibert

Posted on 22:00 by gllapsi






The Forgetting Curve

by Angie Smibert
Published by Marshall Cavendish
Available: May 15, 1012
Pages: 202
Source: Publisher














Aiden
Nomura likes to open doors—especially using his skills as a hacker—to
see what’s hidden inside. He believes everything is part of a greater
system: the universe. The universe shows him the doors, and he keeps
pulling until one cracks open
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Sunday, 13 May 2012

Coincidences and Connections (2)

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi

So I'm sitting here reading a book and I come across something that
seems familiar. Like I just read that in the previous book. I'm not
talking about the plot or the storyline - just little similarities like
the name of a character or the state where the book is set. There are just too many coincidences that I couldn't help but share them.


Here are the books:

Purity by Jackson Pearce, 
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The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls by Julie Schumacher

Posted on 09:00 by gllapsi







The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls 

by Julie Schumacker

Published by Random House Children's Books

Publication Date: May 8, 2012

Pages: 240

Source: Random House and NetGalley










I'm Adrienne Haus,
survivor of a mother-daughter book club. Most of us didn't want to join.
My mother signed me up because I was stuck at home all summer, with my
knee in a brace.
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Saturday, 12 May 2012

Bout of Books 4.0

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi








Bout of Books 4.0 starts on Monday and I'm looking forward to this low-pressure read-a-thon. For details on signing up, go to Bout of Books and check it out. There will be some challenges, giveaways, and twitter chats. The schedule can be found here.



My Goals

Read 1500 pages
Read one e-book
Read one book that has been on my shelf for over a year
Read 2 books for review and write the
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And the Winners Are . . .

Posted on 19:29 by gllapsi
I need to announce the winners of quite a few giveaways. The winners have already been contacted by email and most have either claimed or received their prizes.


BookWedge Winner - Amanda from Letters Inside Out



No Strings Attached Hop Winner - Natasha



Morganville Madness Glass Houses Winner - Persephone



Going Under e-book Winner -  Jen



First Comes Love Winner - Pam R.

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Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Waiting on Wednesday: The Believing Game

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 Believing Game

by Eireann Corrigan

Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date: December 1, 2012







A private academy. A cult leader. A girl caught in the
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Sunday, 6 May 2012

Spring Blog Carnival 2012 - The Karaoke Booth

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi






Welcome to the Spring Blog Carnival 



Karaoke Booth



I
love books and music. I love books about bands, musicians, singers -
and their muses. I love them so much I'm giving away books about bands!



THE PRIZE

a choice of one book about music, bands, musicians, singers -
and their muses

 The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour, Zero by Tom Leveen, Freefall by Mindi Scott, Shade by Jeri
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Friday, 4 May 2012

Love My Indie with Katie from Call Me Crazy YA Reviews

Posted on 03:00 by gllapsi







Love My Indie is a feature where fellow bloggers, readers, and authors tell me about their favorite independent bookstores. I love the feeling I get when I go into an independent bookstore - like it is filled with hidden treasures just waiting for me to find them. Showing some Indie Love today is:







Katie of Call Me Crazy YA Reviews



Whenever I visit Katie's blog, I know that it
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Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Zero by Tom Leveen

Posted on 03:00 by gllapsi








Zero

by Tom Leveen

Published by Random House Books for Young Readers

Publication Date April 24, 2012

Pages: 304

Source: Netgalley










For aspiring artist
Amanda Walsh, who only half-jokingly goes by the nickname Zero, the
summer before college was supposed to be fun—plain and simple. Hanging
out with her best friend Jenn, going to clubs, painting, and counting
down the days
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Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Waiting on Wednesday: Every Day

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:












Every Day

by David Levithan

Published by Knopf Books for Kids

Publication Date: August 28, 2012










Every day a different body. Every day a different life.
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