March 2014 ~ act in up with books

Monday, 31 March 2014

This Side of Salvation by Jeri Smith-Ready RELEASES TOMORROW and Two Awesome Giveaways

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THIS SIDE OF SALVATION

Everyone mourns differently. When his older brother was killed, David got angry. As in, fist-meets-someone-else’s-face furious. But his parents? They got religious. David’s still figuring out his relationship with a higher power, but there’s one thing he does know for sure: The closer he gets to new-girl Bailey, the better, brighter, happier, more he feels.Then his

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Saturday, 29 March 2014

Stacking the Shelves (13)

Posted on 09:25 by gllapsi

This week I'm joining Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews and sharing the books that I acquired throughout the week.

Black Box by Cassia Leo (e-book; Purchased)
Music of the Heart by Katie Ashley (e-book; Purchased)
Sweet Little Thing by Renee Carlino (e-book; Purchased)
Love Drugged by James Klise (Paperback Swap)

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Friday, 28 March 2014

My Books of Truth by Lisa Burstein

Posted on 03:00 by gllapsi

As part of the Entangled Embrace March Madness, their new adult authors are stopping by svarious blogs. Today I am hosting Lisa Burstein author of Sneaking Candy and young adult novels Pretty Amy and Dear Cassie. I am a huge fan of Lisa's writing and have reviewed a copy of her books here. As part of the March Madness, I've asked Lisa to share the books that made her fall in love with reading and

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Thursday, 27 March 2014

Review: The Secret Side of Empty by Maria E. Andreu

Posted on 05:45 by gllapsi

The Secret Side of Empty

by Maria E. Andreu

Publication Date: March 11, 2014

Published by Running Press Kids

Pages 336

Source: Publisher
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from Goodreads

As a straight-A student
with a budding romance and loyal best friend, M.T.’s life seems as
apple-pie American as her blondish hair and pale skin. But M.T. hides
two facts to the contrary: her full name

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Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Waiting on Wednesday: Jessica Darling's It List 2 by Megan McCafferty

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:

Jessica Darling's It List 2
The (Totally Not) Guaranteed to Friends, Foes and Faux Friends

by Megan McCafferty
Published by Poppy
Publication Date:

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Monday, 24 March 2014

The Monster Thons - Sign-Up

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header from The Books Monsters

I participate in a few read-a-thons a year, but I've never participated in a review-a-thon. I am in desperate need for something like this - I have a number of back-logged review and want to crank them out. I can dedicate a week to reviews. No reading. That's right. OK, who am I kidding - limited reading, but more writing.

Some books I plan to review:

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Friday, 21 March 2014

Love My Indie Bookstore with Adam of Roof Beam Reader

Posted on 03:00 by gllapsi

I am really excited about hosting Adam of Roof Beam Reader for my Love My Indie Bookstore feature. I am a huge fan of Adam and have been following his blog since before starting Actin' Up with Books. When I put out a request for participants for this feature earlier this year, he was one of the first to sign up. Today Adam shares his favorite independent bookstore, Town House Books in

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Wednesday, 19 March 2014

New Release and Guest Post: Pulled Beneath by Marni Mann

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi

Today I am celebrating the release of Marni Mann's new adult novel titled Pulled Beneath. Pulled Beneath was released on March 18th and you can get your copy on Amazon now.

Marni has stopped by the blog and I've asked her to share the books that made her fall in love with reading and writing. I'm always interested to learn what books influence authors to take this creative path. Please check

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Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Cover Reveal: Harp's Song by Cassie Shine

Posted on 06:00 by gllapsi

I'm thrilled to take part in the reveal for the new cover of HARP'S SONG by Cassie Shine! Check it out, and let me know what you think in the comments. Then be sure to enter the giveaway through the Rafflecopter link below for a chance to win a signed copy of HARP'S SONG, and a $25 Amazon gift card!

HARP'S SONG by Cassie Shine
Publication date: November 5, 2013

In

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Monday, 17 March 2014

Top Ten Tuesday - Books on my Spring 2014 TBR List

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.

Top Ten Books on My Spring 2014 TBR List

1. Finding My Way by Heidi McLaughlin
"Be there when Liam Westbury becomes Liam Page."
I love that tag line. Finding My Way is the

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Sunday, 16 March 2014

4th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi

Welcome to the 4th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop!!

This hop is hosted by I Am a Reader and Books Complete Me

For this hop, I am giving away one $10.00 (US) gift card

for either Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Giveaway Details

Must be 13 years or Older to enter

U.S. addresses only

To enter, fill out Rafflecopter below

Giveaway ends March 24, 2014

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Saturday, 15 March 2014

Stacking the Shelves (12)

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This week I'm joining Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews and sharing the books that I acquired throughout the week.

Definitely, Maybe in Love by Ophelia London (e-book; Purchased) - I took advantage of Entangled Embrace $.99 sale and grabbed this one up! I pretty sure the sale lasts until the end of the month. Get your copy.

Reclaimed by Sarah Guillory (e-book;

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Thursday, 13 March 2014

Review: Liv, Forever by Amy Talkington

Posted on 03:00 by gllapsi

Liv, Forever

by Amy Talkington

Publication Date: March 11, 2014

Published by Soho Teen

Pages:280

Source: ARC from Publisher

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Purchase Amazon / Indiebound

from Goodreads

When Liv Bloom lands an
art scholarship at Wickham Hall, it’s her ticket out of the foster
system. Liv isn’t sure what to make of the school’s weird traditions and

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Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Waiting on Wednesday: Amity by Micol Ostow

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:

Amity

by Micol Ostow
Published by EgmontUSA
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
Add to Goodreads

(from Goodreads)

For fans of Stephen King and

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Monday, 10 March 2014

Going Over by Beth Kephart - Trailer and Giveaway

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi

Going Over
by Beth Kephart
Publication Date: April 1, 2014
Published by Chronicle Books
Pages: 264
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In the early 1980s Ada
and Stefan are young, would-be lovers living on opposite sides of the
Berlin Wall--Ada lives with her mother and grandmother and paints
graffiti on the Wall, and Stefan lives with his grandmother in the East
and dreams of escaping to the West

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Sunday, 9 March 2014

Stacking the Shelves (11)

Posted on 10:49 by gllapsi

This week I'm joining Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews and sharing the books that I acquired throughout the week.

Panic by Lauren Oliver (Purchased)

Better Off Friends by Elizabeth Eulberg (Purchased)

Love Rehab: a novel in twelve steps by Jo Piazza (Purchased)

Sweet Thing by Renee Carlino (Purchased)

Guitar Notes by Mary Amato (Purchased)

Always Emily by Michaela

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Friday, 7 March 2014

Cover Reveal: Shattered Lives Mended Hearts by Lena Nicole

Posted on 05:00 by gllapsi

COVER REVEAL!

Lena Nicole's

Shattered Lives Mended Hearts

Shattered Lives Mended Hearts (The One Series, #2)

by Lena Nicole

Release Date: March 31, 2014

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Designed By: Sommer Stein & Toski Covey

If you have not read The One Left Behind, this synopsis will be a spoiler to that book.

Addison's life was shattered a year ago when she was

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Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Bad Boy vs. Boy Next Door: Entangled Embrace Giveaway and MegaSale!!

Posted on 21:00 by gllapsi

Do you love the Bad Boy, or are you more into the Boy Next Door? Either way, Embrace, Entangled’s New Adult imprint, has you covered. With swoon-worthy heroes, kick-butt heroines, contemporary issues, intrigue, fantasy, and so much more, there’s something for everyone.

As part of their March Madness extravaganza, Entangled is having a massive sale on all their New Adult books. Each one is only

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Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Waiting on Wednesday: Girl Defective by Simmone Howell

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:

Girl Defective

by Simmone Howell
Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: September 2, 2014
Add to Goodreads

(from Edelweiss)

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Sunday, 2 March 2014

Stacking the Shelves (10)

Posted on 12:44 by gllapsi

This week I'm joining Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga's Reviews and sharing the books that I acquired throughout the week.

Liv, Forever by Amy Talkington (Accepted Review Copy) - A debut novel involving ghosts, mystery, secret societies, and a secret love story - sign me up!

The Secret Side of Empty by Maria E. Andreu (Accepted Review Copy) - A few months ago Maria was

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Saturday, 1 March 2014

Cover Reveal: Finally, Forever by Katie Kacvinsky

Posted on 04:00 by gllapsi

Finally, Forever

by Katie Kacvinsky

Available May 9, 2014

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What do you do when you run into the ex love-of-your-life? Say hello? Hug? Shake hands? Run for your life? In
this tender and emotional story, Gray and Dylan discover that a
destination isn't always a place. More often, it's a person. Now it's
time for them to finally decide, is this forever?

And

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