Inspired by Misty, I was nagged into making this by Allison at The Allure Of Books Books Mentioned: Roots by Alex Haley for a read along hosted by Reading Thru The Nite The Humming Room by Ellen Potter Swallows And Amazons by Arthur Ransome Black Boy, White School by Brian F. Walker Looking For Alibrandi […]
In My Mailbox (53)
February 4, 2012
In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren where you show off the books you obtained during the week, then visit other blogs and envy what they got. For Review: To Kill A Mockingbird 50th Anniversary edition DVD (accepted review copy) Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood (Amazon Vine) Starters by Lissa Price […]
Completely Contemporary Challenge aka Completely AWESOME Challenge
February 4, 2012
Friends, I am often very lazy when it comes to signing up for challenges. It’s why in February, I am finally signing up for a challenge that I should have signed up for in the beginning of January. One of my favorite people EVER, Shanyn is hosting an awesome challenge called the Completely Contemporary Challenge […]
Thirteen Reasons Why Jay Asher Retro Friday Book Review
February 3, 2012
Retro Friday Book Reviews are hosted by Angieville. Basically you review an out-of-printer, underrated, or older title on Fridays. Pretty much this feature ROCKS. I love reading books that have received a lot of attention. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher published in 2007 still garners reviews in the book blogosphere. I’m not sure what […]
The Gathering Kelley Armstrong Book Review
February 2, 2012
Kelley Armstrong is book crack. I literally say this every time I review one of her books, but friends, I inhaled The Gathering – the first of a spinoff series to Darkest Powers. You do not need to have already read any of the Darkest Powers books to enjoy or understand The Gathering, however, reading […]
And Both Were Young Madeleine L’Engle Audiobook Review
February 1, 2012
I need more Madeleine L’Engle in my life. Sure, she’s retro, but friends, I’m sort of sighing over the sweetness of And Both Were Young. Weird as this sounds, And Both Were Young totally relaxed me and was such a calming read – bringing me back to a different time.