The Paige Turner

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Stacking the Shelves #8

Stacking the Shelves meme hosted by Tynga over at Tynga's Reviews. Stacking the Shelves is a way to show off what books you have received in the week (whether they be for review, from the library, etc.) This week: March 25 - March 31 Received from Paperbackswap.com: Sun-Kissed Christmas by Katherine Applegate Eon by Alison Goodman Received from local used bookstore: The Thirteen Problems by Agatha Christie To Conquer Mr. Darcy by Abigail Reynolds 204 Rosewood Lane by Debbie Macomber What did you get this week? Leave...

Book Blogger Confessions #3

Here's what it's all about: "Started in January 2012, by Karen - For What It's Worth & Tiger - Tiger's All Consuming Media & now co-hosted with my good friend Pam from Midnyte reader, Book Blogger Confessions is a meme that posts the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, where book bloggers "confess" and vent about blogging/bookish topics. Feel free to share, vent and offer solutions.Just keep it respectful - no bashing authors or other bloggers!"March 31st Topic: How does blogging effect your *real* life? Are...

Sanctuary for a Lady by Naomi Rawlings

Synopsis from Goodreads: The injured young woman Michel Belanger finds in the woods is certainly an aristocrat. And in the midst of France's bloody revolution, sheltering nobility merits a trip to the guillotine. Yet despite the risk, Michel knows he must bring the wounded girl to his cottage to heal. Attacked by soldiers and left for dead, Isabelle de La Rouchecauld has lost everything. A duke's daughter cannot hope for mercy in France, so escaping to England is her best chance of survival. The only thing more dangerous than staying...

Book Collectors Tag!

It's been about 8 months since I've done a tag, and I ran across this one on Youtube and love it! So here we go! 1. How many books do you own? Is too many an answer? Because I have 423 *gasp* and that doesn't even count all my old children's books! 2. How long has it taken you to accumulate your collection? I've been reading since I was probably in pre-school and before that, so basically all my life! As for the YA books though? Those have been collected since like 6th or 7th grade I guess (seeing as how I'm a senior in high school...

How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles

Synopsis from Goodreads: Moshav? What’s a moshav? Is it “shopping mall” in Hebrew? I mean, from what Jessica was telling me, Israeli stores have the latest fashions from Europe. That black dress Jessica has is really awesome. I know I’d be selling out if I go with the Sperm Donor to a mall, but I keep thinking about all the great stuff I could bring back home. Unfortunately for 16-year-old Amy Nelson, “moshav” is not Hebrew for “shopping mall.” Not even close. Think goats, not Gucci. Going to Israel with her estranged...

Top Ten Tuesday #12

Check out all the info here at The Broke and The Bookish's blog. March 19: Top Ten books I recommend the most Like I've noticed on a lot of other people's lists, I take a lot of consideration into recommending books to people (depending on their tastes, what they've read previously, etc.) But if it's just a general question of "What do you like? What should I read?" or something along those lines than check out the list below: 1. The Perfect Chemistry series by Simone Elkeles It's definitely one of my favorite series,...

Stacking the Shelves #7

Stacking the Shelves meme hosted by Tynga over at Tynga's Reviews. Stacking the Shelves is a way to show off what books you have received in the week (whether they be for review, from the library, etc.) This week: March 18 - March 24 Received from library: How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton Received from Paperbackswap: Moonlight by Rachel Hawthorne Received at local used bookstore $1 bag of books sale: Be Not Afraid by Robert L. Wise Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson The...

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

Synopsis from Goodreads: Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of human hosts while leaving their bodies intact. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, didn't expect to find its former tenant refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. As Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of Jared, a human who still lives in hiding, Wanderer begins to yearn for a man she's never met. Reluctant allies, Wanderer and Melanie set off to search...

Top Ten Tuesday #11

Check out all the info here at The Broke and The Bookish's blog.March 19: Top Ten books I HAD to buy...but are still sitting on my shelf 1. Matched and Crossed by Ally Condie 2. A Million Suns by Beth Revis 3. Sugar and Spice by Lauren Conrad 4. Monster High and Monster High 2 by Lisi Harrison 5. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa 6. The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials by James Dashner 7. Gone and Hunger by Michael Grant 8. City of Bones, City of Ashes, and City of Glass by Cassandra Clare 9. Maximum Ride #7: Angel by James...

Book Blogger Confessions #2

Here's what it's all about: "Started in January 2012, by Karen - For What It's Worth & Tiger - Tiger's All Consuming Media & now co-hosted with my good friend Pam from Midnyte reader, Book Blogger Confessions is a meme that posts the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, where book bloggers "confess" and vent about blogging/bookish topics. Feel free to share, vent and offer solutions. Just keep it respectful - no bashing authors or other bloggers!" March 17th Topic: What is important in design for the blogs you...

Stacking the Shelves #6

Stacking the Shelves meme hosted by Tynga over at Tynga's Reviews. Stacking the Shelves is a way to show off what books you have received in the week (whether they be for review, from the library, etc.)This week: March 10 - March 17 Purchased from local $1 bookstore: Sweet Valley High #2: Secrets by Francine Pascal Sweet Valley High #5: All Night Long by Francine Pascal Saving Juliet by Suzanne Selfors Paperbackswap.com: Spindle's End by Robin McKinley The Next Always by Nora Roberts Won in a giveaway on Goodreads: Centurion's...