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Ask the Author: Karen Fortunati (The Weight of Zero)

   For this weeks Ask the Author I'm bringing you the amazing Karen Fortunati, author of The Weight of Zero. When I first came across this book I knew that this was something I would love, I mean, it deals with hard topics - bipolar disorder and depression - which already is a big plus, but additionally this story sounds really amazing. So, of course, I e-mailed Karen to ask for an interview. She was extremely friendly and fun to talk to. She agreed to do it so, below, discover her...

Cover Lust Friday: We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson

   Cover Lust Friday is a weekly meme that's all about covers. Pick a cover that stands out to you, add your reason why you've chosen that particular one or what you like about it. Let's have fun with it and share the love for our favorite covers.
   The Cover:
We Are the Ants by Shaun David HutchinsonPublished: January 19th 2016 by Simon PulseNumber of Pages: 464 Pages (Hardcover)Series: No
   There are a few things Henry Denton knows, and a few things he doesn’t.&...

Waiting on Wednesday: If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo

   Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine in which we discuss our most anticipated upcoming releases.
   The book:
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith RussoExpected Publication: May 3rd 2016 by Flatiron BooksNumber of Pages: 272 Pages (Hardcover)Series: No
   A big-hearted novel about being seen for who you really are.   Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make frien...

Cover Lust Friday: Binge by Tyler Oakley

   Cover Lust Friday is a new weekly meme that's all about covers. Pick a cover that stands out to you, add your reason why you've chosen that particular one or what you like about it. Let's have fun with it and share the love for our favorite covers.
   The Cover:
Binge By Tyler OakleyPublished: October 20th 2015 by Gallery BooksNumber of Pages: 303 Pages (Hardcover)Series: No
Pop culture phenomenon, social rights advocate, and the most prominent LGBTQ+ voice on YouTube, Tyl...

Waiting on Wednesday: The Weight of Zero by Karen Fortunati

   Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine in which we discuss our most anticipated upcoming releases.
   The book:
The Weight of Zero by Karen FortunatiExpected Publication: September 6th 2016 by Delacorte PressNumber of Pages: 400 Pages (Hardcover)Series: No
   Seventeen-year-old Cath knows Zero is coming for her. Zero, the devastating depression born of Catherine’s bipolar disease, has almost triumphed once, pr...

Ask the Author: The Girlfriend Request by Jodie Andrefski

   Welcome to the second edition of Ask the Author of 2016!    This time I'm bringing you the lovely Jodie Andrefski, author of The Girlfriend Request, who was so nice to take her time and answer my 11 question about her book and random stuff. Check our her book and her A's to my Q's below!
The Girlfriend Request by Jodie AndrefskiPublished: January 11th 2016 by Entangled: CrushNumber of Pages: 216 Pages (Paperback)Series: No
   Updating best friend to girlfriend is...

The Unlucky Number 69

   Welcome to this rather sad post.    Today I will not be talking about some book I read, a movie I watched, or even discuss the pros and  cons of fan fiction. Today I'm here to talk about two brilliant men who died at 69. Both were British and both died due to cancer. I know I usually never write about famous people who died, but these two, they are dear to me, dear to my family, so I think it would be wrong of me not to write something.
   Let me start with...

Waiting on Wednesday: How to Keep Rolling After a Fall by Karole Cozzo

   Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine in which we discuss our most anticipated upcoming releases.

   The book:
How to Keep Rolling After a Fall by Karole CozzoExpected Publication: August 2nd 2016 by Swoon ReadsNumber of Pages: 256 Pages (Paperback)Series: No
   The party was at her house. The photos were posted to her Facebook account. That's all the evidence anyone needed to condemn Nikki Baylor for a cyber...

Cover Lust Friday: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

   Cover Lust Friday is a weekly meme that's all about covers. Pick a cover that stands out to you, add your reason why you've chosen that particular one or what you like about it. Let's have fun with it and share the love for our favorite covers.
   The Cover:
Snow Like Ashes by Sara RaaschPublished: October 14th 2014 by Balzer + BrayNumber of Pages: 416 Pages (Hardcover)Series: Yes, #1 in the Snow Like Ashes Trilogy (?)
   A heartbroken girl. A fierce warrior. A h...

Review: Some Boys by Patty Blount

Some Boys by Patty BlountPublished: August 5th 2014 by Sourcebooks FireNumber of Pages: 339 Pages (Paperback)Series: No
   Some boys go too far. Some boys will break your heart. But one boy can make you whole.   When Grace meets Ian she's afraid. Afraid he'll reject her like the rest of the school, like her own family. After she accuses the town golden boy of rape, everyone turns against Grace. They call her a slut and a liar. But...Ian doesn't. He's funny and kind with sec...