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By: Monica Zepeda,
on 4/7/2011
The motif for March was fierce redheads who find themselves leaving the world they knew behind for something not only completely different, but downright scary.The first redhead was Amy in Across the Universe by Beth Revis, reviewed here. The second redhead was Ellie in Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton, reviewed here. I don't know what it is about redheads, but apparently there's something
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By: Caroline Starr Rose,
on 3/23/2011
Illegal -- Bettina Restrepo

A compassionate look at a challenging subject, ILLEGAL makes the struggles, motivation, and heartache of Nora's story universal.
Bad Taste in Boys -- Carrie Harris

When the local high school football team turns into zombies (watch out for loose fingers!), Kate must figure out how to change them back in this goofy, campy read.
Haven -- Kristi Cook

A compulsively fun read about a boarding school for the gifted-- of the supernatural variety.
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By: Monica Zepeda,
on 3/7/2011
Is it really March already? Seriously? I mean, February is a short month, but come on.But all the sad, leftover Valentine stuff at Michael's is 75% off and the St. Patrick's Day stuff is up, so I guess that means it's time for another Debut Author Challenge update. I started the year behind, and I'm still in catch up mode. But what I did achieve in February:Read and reviewed Lost Voices by Sarah
By: Monica Zepeda,
on 2/17/2011
Title: Lost VoicesAuthor: Sarah PorterPublisher: Harcourt Children's BooksPublication Date: July 4, 2011ISBN-13: 978-0547482507304pp.ARC provided by publisher through NetGalleyThis book isn't on my official Debut Author Challenge list, but I couldn't resist that cover. I mean, come on. It's gorgeous. Evocative. I had to read it.Lost Voices is no princess mermaid book. If a reader who loves the
By: Monica Zepeda,
on 2/2/2011
My January pick for the Debut Author Challenge was Across the Universe by Beth Revis. And I'm still waiting to read it. I'm currently first on the hold list at my local library. No tsk, tsking me for not buying a copy. I'm a librarian. I use the library. I buy plenty of books as gifts, but I rarely buy books for myself. Because I'm a librarian. I use the library.But I'm bummed because now I feel
By: Caroline Starr Rose,
on 12/2/2010
Great one line reviews. All these books sound great. I'd love to hear more.
I like these one-liners! Sign me up for the giveaway!!
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These one-liners are amazing!! You should hire yourself out to write pitches for people. Seriously.
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I bet you did a better job than the author did summarizing the books! :)
You don't need to enter me in the contest since I'm buried under school books at the moment. Unless it's your book. :)
Caroline - one line reviews are brilliant! Love them!
I wish I could do that. Great job.
The only one I ever came up with was Vampire falls in love with Snack. (you guess the book)
Ha!
Three more books on my "want" list. I've heard of and ignored "Bad Taste in Boys" b/c of the title. Now, a "goofy, campy read" with zombies? Count me in!
Thanks for mini-previews!
So many books, so little time!!! That's it...I'm moving to a cabin in the woods. All I'm going to do is read. All day. That's it. Read. And eat. But only so I can keep reading.
This is getting annoying. I keep doing this. That Ryan Geary...that up there? That's me. Valerie. I really need to double-check who's signed in before I comment. :D
Val, you are so funny. I was thinking how much your husband talks just like you do!
Val, you are so funny. I was thinking how much your husband talks just like you do!
It's good to know my voice is distinctive. :)
Ha ha Valerie! Have the same problem with my hubby's profile! Yes, I was definitely thinking like Caroline.
I've read and loved all of these except Bad Taste in Boys. I can't wait to read that! Love your one line reviews!