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Stacking the Shelves #11

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga over at Tynga's Reviews. Stacking the Shelves is a way to show off what books you have received throughout the week (whether they be for review, from the library, etc.) This week: April 21st-April 28th Received from library: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Received from Paperbackswap: Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes What did you get this week? Leave a comment/link below and I'll come check it out! See you soon!...

Top Ten Tuesday #16

Check out all the info here at The Broke and The Bookish's website! April 25th: Top Ten Books I liked more/less than I thought I would So for this I'll be splitting it right down the middle and the first five will be books that I liked more than I thought I would and the last five will be the one's that I liked less than I thought I would More 1. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell 2. Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 3. Marked by P.C. and Kristen Cast 4. Percy Jackson and the Lightening...

Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes

Synopsis from Goodreads: Plum Sykes beguiling debut welcomes readers to the glamorous world of Park Avenue Princesses, the girls who careen through Manhattan in search of the perfect Fake Bake (tan acquired from Portofino Tanning Salon), a ride on a PJ (private jet) with the ATM (rich boyfriend), and the ever-elusive fiance. With invitations to high-profile baby showers and benefits, more Marc Jacobs clothes than is decent, and a department store heiress for a best friend, our heroine known only as Moi is living at the peak...

Book Blogger Confessions #4

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!"April 15th Topic: How long do you see yourself blogging for? Do you...

Top 10 Tuesday #15

Check out all the info here at The Broke and The Bookish's website! April 16th: Top Ten Tuesday REWIND-Pick a past topic you missed or want to revisit! The previous Top Ten Tuesday I picked was Top Ten Reasons why I love blogging 1. First, and most important, it's fun! I love being able to share what I read with others and maybe influence others into reading a book. 2. It connects with me a bunch of people. I really like how by blogging I've discovered so many authors, and so many people have stopped by my blog to talk...

Stacking the Shelves #10

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga over at Tynga's Reviews. Stacking the Shelves is a way to show off what books you have received throughout the week (whether they be for review, from the library, etc.) This week: April 8th-April 14th Received from the library: How to Ruin My Teenage Life by Simone Elkeles How to Ruin My Boyfriends Reputation by Simone Elkeles Bergdorf Blondes by Plum Sykes That's all I got this week! What did you get? Leave a link below and I'll come and check it out! See...

The Allegra Biscotti Collection by Olivia Bennett

Synopsis from Goodreads: She could be a world-famous fashion designer-but can she pass the 8th grade? By day, Emma Rose is a quiet, under-the-radar student who doesn't mix with the popular set. But when school's out, she becomes Queen of the Runway-whipping up cutting-edge designs. When Emma is discovered by a well-known fashionista, the pseudonym Allegra Biscotti is born to protect her from the lime light. She soon discovers balancing a secret identity, boys, school, and friends isn't as easy as she thought. This fashion-themed...

Sorry!

Sorry everybody that I have been out of the office, missing in action, etc. for the past couple of days, but I recently went on vacation to visit the college that I would like to attend next year! I had planned to be back on Monday night but then our flight was cancelled due to snow storms, but I'm back now and have posted a new Book Blogger Confession, Top 10 Tuesday, and Stacking the Shelves! So feel free to check them out! See you soon! ...

Top 10 Tuesday #14

Check out all the info here at The Broke and The Bookish's blog.April 9th: Top 10 Books I Read Before I was a Blogger 1. The Clique Series by Lisi Harrison 2. The A-List series by Zoey Dean 3. The Night World series by L. J. Smith 4. Anything by Simone Elkeles 5. Anything by Rachel Hawthorne 6. The Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld 7. Maximum Ride series by James Patterson 8. Me and Mr. Darcy by Alexandra Potter 9. Miss Match series by Erynn Mangum 10. All-American Girl by Meg Cabot What's on your list?...

Stacking the Shelves #9

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: April 1st-April 7th Received from Paperbackswap: Wake by Lisa McMann (paperback) Fruits Basket: Volume 1 by Natsuki Takaya (paperback) Purchased from an Indie Bound bookstore while on vacation: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (hardcover, $12.00) Delirium by Lauren Oliver (hardcover, $8.00) The...

Sun-Kissed Christmas by Katherine Applegate

Synopsis from Goodreads: All she wants for Christmas… Summer is headed to the Keys for winter break, but what should be a fun-in-the-sun holiday is becoming unbearable. Summer hasn’t been able to stop thinking about her ex-boyfriend, Austin, since their summer romance fizzled, and she can’t stand seeing him at the beach with his new girlfriend…. Now Austin is everywhere she goes. She’s reminded of how much fun they had, how gorgeous he is, and what she really wants is what she can’t have. Will it take a Christmas miracle for Summer...

Top Ten Tuesday #13

Check out all the info here at The Broke and The Bookish's blog.April 2nd: Top Ten Characters I would crush on if I were also a fictional character These aren't in any particular order, just whatever came to my head when looking at my bookshelf: 1. Rhett Butler from Gone with the Wind *swoon* 2. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy from (duh) Pride and Prejudice *double swoon* 3. The Fuentes brothers in the Perfect Chemistry series 4. Caleb from the Leaving Paradise duology 5. Ash Redfern from the Night World series 6....

Deadly to Love by Mia Hoddell Blog Tour and Giveaway

Hey everyone I just want to take a moment to talk to you about the novel Deadly to Love by Mia Hoddell. Check out all the info below: Title: Deadly to Love (Elemental Killers #1) Author: Mia Hoddell ASIN: B00BDQ3QGA ISBN: 9781291319170 Genre: YA/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy/Romance Description There is a love that is so dangerous, so powerful, so intoxicating that it embraces your heart and smothers your mind until it leaves you defenseless. Serena knew that but still, it didn't stop her. His name was Kai. He was the...