Monthly Archives: September 2011

Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Welcome to the Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and I Read Banned Books. The idea of the “hop” is that a whole bunch of blogs plan different giveaways, then link up … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wednesday: Variant

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine. It highlights pre-release books that we just can’t wait to get our hands on. Variant by Robison Wells Release date: October 4, 2011 Published by: HarperTeen I overheard the … Continue reading →

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Review: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) Released September 13, 2011 341 pages Where I got it: ARC received from publisher at BEA Rating: 5 stars After he accidentally fires his father’s Japanese rifle, Jack is grounded for the summer. … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? #22

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a weekly meme hosted by Sheila at Book Journey meant to highlight books you read in the past week, and what you’re planning on reading this week. My mom is out visiting from … Continue reading →

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Review: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

Published by Quirk Publishing Released June 7, 2011 352 pages Where I got it: Public library Rating: 3 stars When he was young, Jacob’s grandfather told him stories about the children’s home he lived in back in Wales. There, he … Continue reading →

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