Every year, I get super excited about living in upstate NY because it means I live close enough to hit up the annual Penguin-Putnam Publisher Warehouse Sale in Conklin, NY. You can check out my previous announcements by clicking here and here. The 2012 Dates: Saturday, November 3 from 1-8 PM Monday, November 5 from […]
Zom-B Darren Shan Book Review
October 10, 2012
When I saw Zom-B by Darren Shan glimmering in piles at BEA, I knew I should probably pick it up because it’s about zombies and it’ll give me something to talk about with Tony. Unfortunately, we both ended up not exactly being huge fans.
My Own Revolution Carolyn Marsden Book Review
October 9, 2012
Frankly, if a book has the word revolution in the title, I am more apt to pick it up. There is something about fighting for freedom and liberty against an oppressor that really resonates within me. Friends, I read My Own Revolution by Carolyn Marsden, a historical fiction book set in Czechoslovakia in one sitting. It’s […]
My Book Of Life By Angel Martine Leavitt Book Review
October 8, 2012
Some contemporary books let you drift into complacence before hammering you with the theme and message, if there is one. Others take you right by the throat in a chokehold from the very beginning, not letting go until you turn the very last acknowledgements page. My Book Of Life By Angel by Martine Leavitt is one […]
Invisible Inkling: Dangerous Pumpkins Emily Jenkins Book Review
October 7, 2012
Friends, I have Halloween fever. Seriously, every time I go to the store I want to buy all of the holiday things. I also want to read all of the Halloween books and review them. Lucky for me, some are super short, super fun and fit perfectly into my schedule. Invisible Inkling: Dangerous Pumpkins by Emily […]
In My Mailbox (86) / Stacking The Shelves (7)
October 6, 2012
This Saturday is pretty much my ideal. No plans for today. Rain. A pile of books I’m excited to read. I’ve got a book signing to look forward to tomorrow. Plus, I have no outstanding reviews to write. In short, it is my version of a perfect Saturday morning/afternoon. PLUS, I’ve a slew of new […]