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Monday, May 23, 2016 11:09:57 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled The Square Root of Summer by Harriet Reuter Hapgood + Interview:
Melissa said, "Buy The Square Root of Summer Special price $15.51 Regular price: $15.67 ($20.50 CDN) Publisher: Roaring Brook / Raincoast Books Format: Hardcover Reviewer: Melissa on May 19, 2016 Rating: 3 out of 5 stars This is what it means to love someone...." more
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 6:49:19 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal: The Sound of Us by Julie Hammerle:
Melissa said, "Let us know what you think of the cover for The Sound of Us by Julie Hammerle! The Sound of Us releases on June 7, 2016 About The Sound of Us: Kiki Nichols @kikeronis Turns out the best opera camp in Indiana is more like boot camp...." more
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 6:49:19 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled The Rise of Genesis Release Day Blitz:
Melissa said, " A new fantasy series from the Young Adult Author M.R. Merrick! In a world where being Supernatural means you’re in danger, Ash Lawson is front and center. After years of helping others escape ATOM—a government entity known for..." more
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 6:49:18 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Gena / Finn by Hannah Moskowitz and Kat Helgeson & Interview:
Melissa said, " Buy Gena / Finn Special price $15.34 Regular price: $17.99 ($24.99 CDN) Publisher: Chronicle Books / Raincoast Books Format: Hardcover Reviewer: Melissa on March 17, 2016 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Gena / Finn by Hannah Moskowitz and Kat..." more
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:37:11 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on Secrets Blog Tour: Interview with Kelley Armstrong & Giveaway by melanie:
Melissa said, "I’ve been really looking forward to getting my hands on this series of books. I think Orca is doing a great job of creating these series for YA readers that are connected but not completely connected – does that make sense? I bought the..." more
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:37:11 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on Secrets Blog Tour: Interview with Kelley Armstrong & Giveaway by Melissa Montovani:
Melissa said, "Thanks so much for your comment, Melanie! I agree with you completely with regard to these series – both this one and the Seven Series – from Orca. It totally makes sense to me when you say they’re connected, but not connected,..." more
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:37:11 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on Secrets Blog Tour: Interview with Kelley Armstrong & Giveaway by Jessica Fox:
Melissa said, "I love her Woman of the Otherworld series and love the TV series based off of the novel Bitten. I will admit that I didn’t much care for the 3rd book of the series, but the rest are A+. Armstrong ‘ book were among the first that helped..." more
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:37:11 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on Secrets Blog Tour: Interview with Kelley Armstrong & Giveaway by Melissa Montovani:
Melissa said, "Awesome! Thanks for commenting, Jessica."
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:37:11 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on Representations in YA Lit: My Veg/Vegan TBR List by K.S. Madrone:
Melissa said, "Thanks for this list! I’ve published two self-help books for teens and just completed a novel (the first of a series) with a vegan main character and several other vegan and vegetarian characters (several of who work at a local farm..." more
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:37:11 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on Representations in YA Lit: My Veg/Vegan TBR List by Melissa Montovani:
Melissa said, "Thanks for commenting, K.S.! Like you, I wasn’t raised either vegetarian or vegan, so I agree that showing compassion for others is so important."
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:37:11 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on Queue The Jaws’ Theme Song: A Blogger’s Worst Nightmare by YA Book Shelf’s Fantastic Fives Q&A + Contest! | YA Book Shelf:
Melissa said, "[…] actually happened to me in the fall of 2012) and not have a recent back up saved. Here’s a post I wrote about the ordeal a few months […]"
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:34:18 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on Nonna's Book Of Mysteries Review And Giveaway by YA Book Shelf’s Fantastic Fives Q&A + Contest! | YA Book Shelf:
Melissa said, "[…] believe it was Nonna’s Book of Mysteries by Mary Osborne. Around the same time I received a bunch of other books to review – and I […]"
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:34:18 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on YA Book Shelf’s Fantastic Fives Q&A + Contest! by Jaime:
Melissa said, "Thanks so much for participating in the Fantastic Fives event Melissa! Amber and I loved having you! Hugs, Jaime"
Saturday, February 27, 2016 10:34:18 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Comment on YA Book Shelf’s Fantastic Fives Q&A + Contest! by danielle hammelef:
Melissa said, "Top 5 books–Forbidden, The Book Thief, Peter and the Starcatchers, This Book is Not Good for You, and The Name of This Book is Secret."
Sunday, February 7, 2016 11:17:43 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal: The Rise Of Genesis by M.R. Merrick:
Melissa said, "Announcing a new book by M.R. Merrick! In a world where being Supernatural means you’re in danger, Ash Lawson is front and center. After years of helping others escape ATOM—a government entity known for abusing Supernaturals—he’s..." more
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 8:10:37 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled YA Book Shelf’s Fantastic Fives Q&A + Contest!:
Melissa said, "Back in April, we celebrated our 5-year blog anniversary…but we’re not the only blog celebrating five years in 2015. In fact, we’ve teamed up with several other blogs — thanks to the organizing wizardry of Amber at Me, Myshelf & I and..." more
Thursday, October 8, 2015 9:04:08 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal: Holly Schindler’s Spark:
Melissa said, "When the right hearts come to the Avery Theater—at the right time—the magic will return. The Avery will come back from the dead. Or so Quin’s great-grandmother predicted many years ago on Verona, Missouri’s most tragic night, when Nick and..." more
Monday, October 5, 2015 5:39:55 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Celebrate World Teachers’ Day with me and Grammarly!:
Melissa said, "Did you know that today is World Teachers’ Day? Or in other words, It’s the best time of the year to let the teachers in your life (or who were at one point in your life) know how grateful you are for everything that they’ve done..." more
Thursday, October 1, 2015 6:55:34 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Secrets Blog Tour: Interview with Kelley Armstrong & Giveaway:
Melissa said, "When the publicist at Orca Books asked me whether I’d like to feature one of the Secrets Series authors as part of the official blog tour, I’m thrilled. Many of these Canadian authors featured in the series are completely new to..." more
Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:17:32 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled The Unquiet Past by Kelley Armstrong:
Melissa said, "Buy The Unquiet Past Special price $13.38 Regular price: $14.95 Publisher: Orca Books Format: Paperback Reviewer: Melissa on October 1, 2015 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars It’s the beginning of June in 1964, and the Benevolent Home for Necessitous..." more
Thursday, September 24, 2015 5:57:02 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Interview with Michelle Levy, Author of Not After Everything:
Melissa said, "Did you know that September is National Suicide Prevention Month? I did, and when a publicist from JKS Communications asked if I wanted to help promote Michelle Levy‘s novel Not After Everything as part of this national awareness campaign, I..." more
Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:21:17 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal: True Born by L.E. Sterling:
Melissa said, "Okay, so I know that up till now I haven’t participated in a lot of purely promotional posts on YABookShelf.com, but today I wanted to share the cover of a book that I’m really excited to read. True Born releases on May 3, 2016 from..." more
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 4:42:05 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Not After Everything by Michelle Levy:
Melissa said, "Buy Not After Everything Special price $14.14 Regular price: $17.99 Publisher: Dial Format: Hardcover Reviewer: Melissa on September 16, 2015 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Michelle Levy’s debut YA novel, Not After Everything has been called gritty but..." more
Thursday, August 6, 2015 9:49:13 PM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled Win 1 Of 2 Paperback Copies of Alchemy’s Daughter!:
Melissa said, "Last week, I finally posted my review of a book that I’ve been waiting to read for five years. Yes, five years! It’s called Alchemy’s Daughter, and was written by Mary A. Osborne, who also happens to be one of the first authors I reviewed on..." more
Thursday, June 9, 2016 6:25:49 AM
Melissa M wrote a blog post titled With Malice by Eileen Cook Review + Interview:
Melissa said, "Buy With Malice Special price $19.15 Regular price: $19.29 ($24.80 CDN) Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers / Raincoast Books Format: Hardcover Reviewer: Melissa on June 9, 2016 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars It was the perfect trip…until it..." more