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February 13, 2013
Waiting on Wednesday (3) FOX FOREVER (Jenna Fox Chronicles, #3) by Mary E. Pearson
Waiting on Wednesday: FOX FOREVER (Jenna Fox Chronicles, #3) by Mary E. Pearson, Publication date: March 19, 2013 Publisher: Henry Holt and Company, 304 pages From Goodreads: Locke Jenkins has some catching up to do. After spending 260 years as a disembodied mind in a little black box, he has a perfect new body. But [...]
February 12, 2013
‘Tis the Season for Love: Holly Schindler’s YA novel PLAYING HURT/Writing & Romantic Moments
Holly Schindler’s YA novel PLAYING HURT Writing & Romantic Moments/Love Thanks, Holly, for including me in this Vlog! From Goodreads: Star basketball player Chelsea “Nitro” Keyes had the promise of a full ride to college–and everyone’s admiration in her hometown. But everything changed senior year, when she took a horrible fall during [...]
February 6, 2013
Waiting on Wednesday (2) – THIS IS WHAT HAPPY LOOKS LIKE By Jennifer E. Smith
Waiting on Wednesday This is What Happy Looks Like By Jennifer E. Smith Publication Date: April 2, 2013 Publisher: Poppy, 416 pages From Goodreads: If fate sent you an email, would you answer? When teenage movie star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O’Neill an email about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds [...]
February 3, 2013
Five Star Review & Giveaway of JUST ONE DAY by Gayle Forman – 12 Reasons Why I Loved It!
Five Star Review and Giveaway of JUST ONE DAY by Gayle Forman When I read a book that I know may have a profound impact on a YA’s life, I have to share it with my readers. JUST ONE DAY by Gale Forman is one of those novels. (I felt the same way about [...]
January 29, 2013
Waiting on Wednesday (1) – Pivot Point by Kasie West
Waiting on Wednesday (1) – Pivot Point by Kasie West Pub date: February 12, 2013 Harper Teen, 320 pages I am definitely intrigued by Pivot Point. The plot looks interesting with plenty of potential for twists and turns. Love the idea that the MC can “look into the future and see both outcomes.” That she has [...]
January 28, 2013
Celebrating PRIDE & PREJUDICE 200th Anniversary
CELEBRATING PRIDE & PREJUDICE 200th ANNIVERSARY RETELLING JANE AUSTEN AND FAN FICTION I’m a sucker for Jane Austen. I’ve read the books and have seen every BBC and American production made. I also enjoy modern stories based on ANYTHING by Jane Austen. So, I decided to share some of the ones I’ve read in honor [...]
January 25, 2013
Page-Turner Thursday – Excellent Non-Fiction YA/MG (and one book that reads like non-fiction)
Page-Turner Thursday (oops, it’s Friday) – Excellent Non-Fiction YA/MG (and one book that read like non-fiction) I wanted to post yesterday. Unfortunately, time got away from me. Page-Turner Thursday is a series of posts with various book themes. Titanic: Voices From the Disaster, by Deborah Hopkinson My take: This is an outstanding non-fiction book filled with first-person [...]
January 10, 2013
Easy by Tammara Webber Discussion Questions for Mothers-Daughters, Sisters, Friends & Giveaway
PAGE-TURNER THURSDAY The New York Times Bestseller: Easy by Tammara Webber Readers Guide/Discussion Questions for Mothers-Daughters, Sisters, Friends International Giveaway: Rules: 1 paperback copy of Easy. 18 and older. Outside of the US, only for countries where there is free shipping through The Book Depository. Ends January 18, 4 PM, CST. For more information, check the [...]
January 2, 2013
Massive 1000 PLUS Twitter Followers Giveaway – Your choice of up to TEN books, plus lots MORE!
New Year MASSIVE 1000 Plus Twitter Followers Giveaway Help me celebrate and reward my Twitter followers, current and new. It’s simple: If I reach 1000 followers on Twitter @LizaWiemer, (I’m at 984 as of January 2nd) some lucky person will be able to choose 5 books—some are ARCs and some are signed—from this stack. If [...]
December 21, 2012
ME BEFORE YOU by Jojo Moyes – Review and Giveaway – An Outstanding Crossover Novel for YA & Adults
ME BEFORE YOU By Jojo Moyes USA Publishing Date: December 31, 2012 REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY (One copy of the book and a poster – Thanks Pamela Dorman Books/Viking – USA only.) I reviewed and Advanced Uncorrected Proof provided by the publisher at BEA. Brilliant! With its unforgettable characters, breathtaking storyline, and unconventional romance, ME BEFORE [...]
