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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Awards!

The Over the Top Award, Given by Lindsay at Crazy Books & Reviews

The rules are pretty simple. Answer the following questions with Single Word answers then pass this along to 5 other bloggers. Make sure you let them know about it though.




Your Cell Phone? Duh

Your Hair? Longish

Your Mother? open

Your Father? Busy

Your Favorite Food? Donuts

Your Dream Last Night? strange

Your Favorite Drink? Coke

Your Dream/Goal? Publishing

What Room Are You In? office

Your Hobby? Reading

Your Fear? heights

Where Do You Want To Be In Six Years? idk

Where Were You Last Night? mountains

Something That You Aren't? mean

Muffins?yummy

Wish List Item? books

Where Did You Grow Up? Colorado

Last Thing You Did? sleep

What Are You Wearing? pajamas

Your TV? on

Your Pets? 7

Friends? entertaining

Your Life? Good

Your Mood? sleepy

Missing Someone? no

Vehicle? wishing

Something You Aren't Wearing? Socks

Your Favorite Store? Borders

Your Favorite Color? Purple

When Was The Last Time You Laughed? recently

Last Time You Cried? earlier

Your Best Friend? interesting

One Place You Go To Over And Over Again? Bookstore

Facebook? nope

Favorite Place To Eat? anywhere



And the 5 blogger



1. Adrienne @ An Addicted Book Reader
2. Patty @ Yay!Reads
3. The Shady Glade
4. Good Golly Miss Holly
5. BASH

The Happy Award, given by Lindsay at Crazy Book & Reviews
Now here's what the blog award says:


Here are the rules it comes with:

List 10 things that make you happy.

Try and do at least one of them today.

Tag ten bloggers that brighten your day.

Link back to the person that tagged you.





Here's my happy list:
  1. My friends
  2. Reading
  3. Blogging
  4. My Dogs: Juneau, Duffy and Benny
  5. Music
  6. 10 Things I Hate About You (Both the movie and the TV series)
  7. snacks
  8. Cupcakes
  9. Green Tea
  10. Just being in any bookstore/Library
Now Here's the 10 People:
  1. Staysi @ Lost in Ink
  2. Corrine @ Lost for Words
The Beautiful Blogger Award Given by Eating YA Books

Here are the rules for the Beautiful Blogger Award:

1.Thank and link to the person that gave you the award.

2.Pass this award on to 15 bloggers you've recently discovered and whom you think are fantastic.

3.Contact said Blogs to let them know they've won

4.State 7 Things about yourself!

7 Things about me:
  1. 8 is my lucky number
  2. purple is my favorite color
  3. I don't like cats (sorry, I just don't)
  4. I don't like the quiet
  5. I use the word 'jazzy' to describe music a lot
  6. I watch too much tv
  7. I love horror movies
Now here's the bloggers list:
  1. Maire K. @ Monster of Books
  2. Ash Elizabeth @ Warning:


Saturday, March 27, 2010

IN My Mailbox (24)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Won:

Darklight by Lesley Livingston (Won from Kelsey at The Book Scout)
~Much has changed since autumn, when Kelley Winslow learned she was Faerie royalty, fell in love with changeling guard Sonny Flannery, and saved New York City from a rampaging Faerie war band. When a terrifying encounter in Central Park sends Kelley tumbling into the Otherworld, her reunion with Sonny is joyful—but cut short. For they’ve been plunged into a game of Faerie deception and wavering allegiances in which the next move could topple a kingdom...or part them forever.




Borrowed:
Okay, I went over to my friends house this weekend and kind of raided her bookshelf. I took a lot of books. There was more that I still wanted to read, but I finally decided, enough was enough and that I'd come back and get those once I finished at least a few of the other ones.


Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott- Eighteen-year-old Dani grows weary of her life as a thief when she and her mother move to a town where Dani feels like she can put down roots. [close] Eighteen-year-old Dani grows weary of her life as a thief when she and her mother move to a town where Dani feels like she can put down roots.














Impossible by Nancy Werlin- When seventeen-year-old Lucy discovers her family is under an ancient curse by an evil Elfin Knight, she realizes to break the curse she must perform three impossible tasks before her daughter is born in order to save them both.
















The Book of Luke by Jenny O'Connell- Emily Abbott has always been considered the Girl Most Likely to Be Nice -- but lately being nice hasn't done her any good. Her parents have decided to move the family from Chicago back to their hometown of Boston in the middle of Emily's senior year. Only Emily's first real boyfriend, Sean, is in Chicago, and so is her shot at class valedictorian and early admission to the Ivy League. What's a nice girl to do?

Then Sean dumps Emily on moving day and her father announces he's staying behind in Chicago "to tie up loose ends," and Emily decides that what a nice girl needs to do is to stop being nice.
She reconnects with her best friends in Boston, Josie and Lucy, only to discover that they too have been on the receiving end of some glaring Guy Don'ts. So when the girls have to come up with something to put in the senior class time capsule, they know exactly what to do. They'll create a not-so-nice reference guide for future generations of guys -- an instruction book that teaches them the right way to treat girls.
But when her friends draft Emily to test out their tips on Luke Preston -- the hottest, most popular guy in school, who just broke up with Josie by email -- Emily soon finds that Luke is the trickiest of test subjects . . . and that even a nice girl like Emily has a few things to learn about love.

The Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb Caletti- Maybe it was wrong, or maybe impossible, but I wanted the truth to be one thing. One solid thing.

Quinn is surrounded by women who have had their hearts broken. Between her mother, her aunt, and her grandmother, Quinn hears nothing but cautionary tales. She tries to be an optimist -- after all, she's the dependable one, the girl who never makes foolish choices. But when she is abruptly and unceremoniously dumped, Quinn starts to think maybe there really are no good men.
It doesn't help that she's gingerly handling a renewed relationship with her formerly absent father. He's a little bit of a lot of things: charming, selfish, eccentric, lazy...but he's her dad, and Quinn's just happy to have him around again. Until she realizes how horribly he's treated the many women in his life, how he's stolen more than just their hearts. Determined to, for once, take action in her life, Quinn joins forces with the half sister she's never met and the little sister she'll do anything to protect. Together, they set out to right her father's wrongs...and in doing so, begin to uncover what they're really looking for: the truth.



Two Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt- There are two sides to every breakup. This is Jordan and Courtney, totally in love. Sure, they were an unlikely high school couple. But they clicked; it worked. They're even going to the same college, and driving cross-country together for orientation. Then Jordan dumps Courtney -- for a girl he met on the Internet. It's too late to change plans, so the road trip is on. Courtney's heartbroken, but figures she can tough it out for a few days. La la la -- this is Courtney pretending not to care. But in a strange twist, Jordan cares. A lot. Turns out, he's got a secret or two that he's not telling Courtney. And it has everything to do with why they broke up, why they can't get back together, and how, in spite of it all, this couple is destined for each other.

Bought:

The Dead Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan-  Gabry lives a quiet life. As safe a life as is possible in a town trapped between a forest and the ocean, in a world teeming with the dead, who constantly hunger for those still living. She’s content on her side of the Barrier, happy to let her friends dream of the Dark City up the coast while she watches from the top of her lighthouse. But there are threats the Barrier cannot hold back. Threats like the secrets Gabry’s mother thought she left behind when she escaped from the Sisterhood and the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Like the cult of religious zealots who worship the dead. Like the stranger from the forest who seems to know Gabry. And suddenly, everything is changing. One reckless moment, and half of Gabry’s generation is dead, the other half imprisoned. Now Gabry only knows one thing: she must face the forest of her mother’s past in order to save herself and the one she loves. 




Sandpiper by Ellen Wittlinger- When The Walker, a mysterious boy who walks constantly, intervenes in an argument between Sandpiper and a boy she used to see, their lives become entwined in ways that change them both.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Before I Fall

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
rating 10/10

What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?



Samantha Kingston has it all—looks, popularity, the perfect boyfriend. Friday, February 12th should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it’s her last. The catch: Samantha still wakes up the next morning. In fact, she re-lives the last day of her life seven times, until she realizes that by making even the slightest changes, she may hold more power than she had ever imagined.

Before I Fall was such a beautiful book, one of the better ones that I've read in a while. I loved how diferent it was. It wasn't the same story that you see over and over again. No, Before I Fall had a unique plot that I loved every minute of.


Sam grew up so much through the book. In the beggining, she was arogant and selfish. By the end, she had changed so much, and in a good way. She is one of those characters that you can't easily forget.

Before I Fall was such a fantastic book, and the ending left me breathless. I think everyone should read this amazing deut novel.

Princess for Hire

Princess for Hire by Lindsey Leavitt
rating 8/10

When a well-dressed woman steps out of a bubble and wants to know if you'd like to become a substitute princess, do you



A) run


B) faint


C) say yes?

For Desi Bascomb, who's been longing for some glamour in her Idaho life, the choice is a definite C). Desi has a rare ability: with the help of "Royal Rouge," she can temporarily transform into the exact look-alike of any princess who needs her subbing services. Dream come true, right?

Well, Desi soon discovers that subbing involves a lot more than wearing a tiara and waving at cameras.... In this winning debut, one girl's dream of glamour transforms into the desire to make a positive impact. And an impact Desi makes, one royal fiasco at a time.
 
I just did a short review for this one:
 
Princess for Hire was deffinatly a cute, lively read meant for younger readers. Desi was very real and relatable. Through the book she went through some crazy and exciting adventures.


This was so adorable, and I think younger readers would deffinatly love it.

Monday, March 22, 2010

It's Monday! What are you reading?

It's Monday! What are you reading is hosted by Sheila at One Persons Journey Through a World of Books.

So, I usually don't have internet on Mondays, (I get internet somewhere else only on the weekends) ut since I have it today I decided to try It's Monday! What Are You Reading? Now, I probably won't do these very often, but like I said, since I'm already on I should go ahead and try it.

Books reviewed last week:
Swoon at Your Own Risk by Sydney Salter

Books completed:
Lovesick by Jake Coburn
Swoon at Your Own Risk by Sydney Salter
Fang by James Patterson

Currently Reading:
nothing. I'm still trying to decide.

Reading Next:
All Unquiet Things
Splendor Falls
Life of Glass by Jillian Cantor

I know what you're thinking. Slacker! I only read 3 books last week and reviewed 1! Oh well. It was a slow week for me. Hopefully I'll do better this week.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

In My Mailbox (23)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren

ATW Tours:
Swoon at Your Own Risk by Sydney Salter- It’s the summer before senior year and Polly Martin has sworn off boys. Who needs the hurt and confusion? Five recent breakups have left her with an unnatural knowledge of NASCAR, the ultimate hiker’s outfit, a student council position, the sixth highest score on the Donkey Kong machine at the mall, and a summer job at Wild Waves with ex #2 Sawyer Holmes.


Success seems a sure thing when Polly’s grandmother, the syndicated advice columnist, Miss Swoon, moves in for the summer. Polly almost doesn’t mind sharing a room with her little sister, Grace. Think of all the great advice she’ll get!

Everything is going according to plan except... Miss Swoon turns out to be a man-crazy septuagenarian! And then there’s Xander Cooper. If only he wouldn’t keep showing up at Wild Waves with his adorable cousins every afternoon — and what is he writing in that little notebook?

No advice column in the world can prepare Polly for the lessons she learns when she goes on a group camping trip (with three too many ex-boyfriends). Polly is forced to see people for who they are — a blend of good and bad qualities that can’t be reduced to a list or a snappy answer in a Miss Swoon column.
 
Paperback Swap:
Lovesick by Jake Coburn- After an accident seems to end his college and athletic dreams, Ted is offered a second chance at school if he agrees to spy on a classmate and help her father monitor her bulimia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bought:
Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel by James Patterson- Being a kid with wings--constantly on the run--has never been easy, and Max and her flock are getting tenser than ever. First, on a trip to Africa, they meet a mysterious billionaire whose intense scrutiny of the Flock makes her fear the worst. Then, a cryptic message from a young girl arrives, warning them "The sky will fall." And as if an impending apocalypse weren't bad enough, canny birdkid Angel makes a dire prophecy about Max's soul mate: Fang will be the first to die. Max's desperate desire to protect Fang brings the two closer than ever. But can the team weather the storm, or will the turmoil rip them apart for the last time?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Swoon at Your Own Risk

Swoon at Your Own Risk by Sydney Salter
rating 8/10

It’s the summer before senior year and Polly Martin has sworn off boys. Who needs the hurt and confusion? Five recent breakups have left her with an unnatural knowledge of NASCAR, the ultimate hiker’s outfit, a student council position, the sixth highest score on the Donkey Kong machine at the mall, and a summer job at Wild Waves with ex #2 Sawyer Holmes.



Success seems a sure thing when Polly’s grandmother, the syndicated advice columnist, Miss Swoon, moves in for the summer. Polly almost doesn’t mind sharing a room with her little sister, Grace. Think of all the great advice she’ll get!


Everything is going according to plan except... Miss Swoon turns out to be a man-crazy septuagenarian! And then there’s Xander Cooper. If only he wouldn’t keep showing up at Wild Waves with his adorable cousins every afternoon — and what is he writing in that little notebook?


No advice column in the world can prepare Polly for the lessons she learns when she goes on a group camping trip (with three too many ex-boyfriends). Polly is forced to see people for who they are — a blend of good and bad qualities that can’t be reduced to a list or a snappy answer in a Miss Swoon column.
 
Swoon at Your Own Risk was a cute and fun read. I really loved the story line, but unfortunatley did not feel the same about the main character, Polly. It's not that I didn't like her, it's just that there was just something about her that I didn't connect with. She was just too needy at times and a little foolish. Even though I wasn't really attached to Polly I was still rooting for her through the book. Polly wasn't my favorite, but I loved Xander. He was just so cute and sweet!


The writing was adorable ad capitvating. This was a real charming, relatable story (I mean, who hasn't had a crazy ex situation once or twice before, right?) and an enjoyable read.