Mini Reviews 4: Bring on the Minis!

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Another set of minis today! I'm becoming really fond of this way of reviewing - it's so much shorter and easier.  Here's hoping I can say it in fewer words!The Secret Life of Ms. Finkleman by Ben H. WintersPublisher: HarperCollinsPublication date: September 2010Pages: 256Source: Review copy provided by publisherFor: ReviewWhen Bethesda Fielding decides to do her secret project on the mysterious life of boring music teacher Ms. Finkleman, she little expects to uncover what she does.  A former punk-rocker and famous mystery woman, their unassuming teacher is plunged back into the spotlight.  But the discovery is not exactly...


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Book Review: Vanish by Sophie Jordan

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Vanish: A Firelight Novel by Sophie Jordan Publisher: HarperCollinsPublication date: September 2011Pages: 304Source: e-book from NetGalleyFor: ReviewSeries: Firelight series, Book 2*spoilers for the first book quite likely*When Jacinda and her sister and mom return to the pride, she knows things won't be the same.  But it is worse than she imagined.  Her sister is no longer at home with her and her mother is unable to bear the pride's contempt.  Cassian and his cousin Corbin are both paying too much attention to her.  And most of all, Jacinda misses Will.   Will they ever see one another again? ...


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Listless Monday, Music Books Edition

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Listless Monday was inspired by both Amanda at A Bookshelf Monstrosity's feature Books by Theme and Court at Once Upon a Bookshelf's Listed feature.  Be sure to check out their lists!Listless Monday and Name That Book have kind of been on break for a while.  Not sure when I'll get back to Name That Book, but I did manage to get a new Listless Monday together finally.  Today's list is one that I'm hoping you will have suggestions for, since I don't know many books with a musical element. But, I know lots of people will!  Doesn't have to be a specific type of music or anything, just some aspect...


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I Actually NEED It 12

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I Actually NEED It is an extremely irregular feature where I express my desire, or rather need, for certain books that haven't come out or aren't available at my library yet.  To learn about the reason behind the name, check out my inaugural I Actually NEED It post.It's about time for a new year's post about books I NEED.  Here they are, taunting me with their publication dates: The Agency 3: The Traitor in the Tunnel by Y.S. LeeThe Agency series is one of the few straight-up mystery series I've been able to read and enjoy.  So excited for more Mary adventures!  Coming February 2012. Partials by Dan WellsThis...


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Book Review: He's So Not Worth It by Kieran Scott

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He's So Not Worth It by Kieran ScottPublisher: Simon & SchusterPublication date: June 2011Pages: 368Source: e-copy of ARC provided by GalleyGrabFor: ReviewSeries: He's So/She's So, Book 2Ally's life has certainly gotten a lot more complicated.  After the disaster at Shannen's party where she realized her friends really don't want her, she retreats into a different life.  In order to avoid her almost-boyfriend, Jake, she will do almost anything - including possibly spending the summer on Long Island where all of her former friends will be.  Can things get any more complicated?  Of course they can.Things I Liked: I'm kind...


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Top Ten Tuesday: More Please

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  It's time for another Top Ten Tuesday hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  This week, the prompt is what authors you want more from.  Essentially, if it's not asking too much, could you please squeeze out another book for me?Markus ZusakSeems like I've been waiting forever for something more.  Mind you, I haven't read all of his books, so I need to get that done, but I think there is (finally) another book coming, Bridge of Clay.  Crossing my fingers!Jane AustenReally, I don't think six complete novels are enough from one of my all-time favorites.  I see no problem with a zombie Jane, since...


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Book Review: Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter

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Uncommon Criminals by Ally CarterPublisher: HyperionPublication date: June 2011Pages: 304Source: LibraryFor: FunSeries: Heist Society, Book 2Kat's reputation, since the last major break-in she planned, has preceded her everywhere.  But, when she's asked to steal the Cleopatra Emerald - steal it and return it to its rightful owners - she's just a little bit nervous.  Not only is it hard to get a public glimpse of the emerald, it is also cursed.  Can she and her crew manage to get their hands on this slippery jewel or will the game finally be up for Kat?Things I Liked: Ally Carter has the ability to make a smart, fun, action-movie-like...


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Book Review: The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton

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The Forgotten Garden by Kate MortonPublisher: Atria BooksPublication date: April 2007Pages: 560Source: LibraryFor: Book Group Nell was abandoned on a ship to Australia when she was only a little girl.  Found by the dockmaster with only some clothes and a book of fairy tales, she remains ignorant of her past until he tells her on her twenty-first birthday.  This launches Nell on a quest to find out about her real parents, a journey that lasts through decades and into her granddaughter's life after Nell's death.  Will they ever know the truth of their past?Things I Liked: This was one of those books that intrigues you with family...


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(Still) Wrapping up 2011: Stats and Challenges

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You know, if I were more on top of things, I'd have done all this stuff before today.  Alas, I'm not.  I really love to analyze the stats from my reading during the year, so here are a bunch of numbers (and a few more graphs) that show a bit more about what I read.Total number of books read: 150 (my favorites of the year are listed here)Fiction: 142, 95%Non-fiction: 8, 5% (ouch, I really need to up this number)Age Range:Middle Grade (or younger): 56Young Adult: 78Adult: 16Sorta Genres: Historical Fiction (ish): 19Mystery (vague, I know): 2Realistic Fiction: 20 Sci-Fi (ish): 2Paranormal: 22Horror (ish):...


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Classic Double Challenge: January

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The Classic Double Challenge has officially started! Though it is the first month and I don't expect many of us (including myself) to get the reading done for the challenge right away, I'm including a linky for any reviews or other discussions you have about the books you're reading that you may want to link to. Also, feel free to comment if you don't have a blog or goodreads account or other forum for discussing your book pairs. At the end of the month, I'll choose a winner from those participating in the challenge and send them some kind of bookish prize yet to be determined (bookmarks, swag, a book or two, etc). If you do happen to link up...


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Everneath ARC Winner!

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Just wanted to let you all know, I did pick a winner for the Everneath by Brodi Ashton ARC and it is...   Cheyenne T.   I've contacted Cheyenne and I'll be sending the book out ASAP, so she can get it read right away.  Thanks to everyone for entering and I hope you all get a chance to read the book when it comes out later this month.  It's worth it!   If you buy through my Amazon linkage, I will get a very small percent...


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2012: The Books I Read

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Since I decided not to join one of those big number challenges this year, I realized I still needed to have a post where I could keep track of what I read in 2012.  Since I started my new job, I've had a lot less time to read, but I'm hoping to read 100 books, since I think I can still manage that :)Read in 20121. Legend by Marie Lu2. Brisingr by Christopher Paolini3. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi4. Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George5. The Inquisitor's Apprentice by6. Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi7. The Cheshire Cheese Cat by 8. The Dragon's Castle by Joseph Bruchac9. Tris and Izzie by Mettie Ivie Harrison10. Prized by Caragh O'Brien11. Ivy and the Meanstalk by 12. If you buy through my Amazon linkage, I will get a very small percent...


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Happy Cybils New Year!

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Just dropping you a note to let you know the Cybils finalists were announced today! Yeah! What a fabulous bunch of books they are too. I'm judging on the Middle Grade Fantasy/Sci-fi panel again this year and I've read three of the seven finalists, which means I get to discover four more delightful books! Be sure to check out all the finalists in the other categories, since there are loads of great books to be found. Hope you are all enjoying a great start to 2012! If you buy through my Amazon linkage, I will get a very small percent...


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