I haven't quite read 20 books from since my last post, but I was in the mood to do this anyway:
1. Beastly — Bought 2. Talk To Me Like I'm Someone You Love — Review Copy 3. A Certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi" — Review Copy 4. The Four Agreements — Library Book but then Bought 5. The Princess and the Bear — Library Book 6. Food Rules — Bought 7. All Quiet on the Western Front — School Book 8. Shopaholic Takes Manhattan (Audio) — Library Audio 9. Catching Fire — Library Book 10. The Devil Wears Prada (Audio) — Library Audio 11. Message in a Bottle (Audio) — Bought 12. Thirteen Reasons Why — Library Book 13. Confessions of a Shopaholic (Audio) — Bought 14. Mia the Magnificent — Review Book 15. The Bubble — Review Book 16. Alphatudes — Review Book 17. Jumping Off Swings — Library Book 18. The Things That Keep Us Here — Review Book 19. The Hunger Games — Library Book 20. Lucifer Rising — Review Book
8/20 — Library 7/20 — Review Copy 4/20 — Audio 4/20 — Bought 1/20 — School Book
The books in bold were also listed on the previous "Last 20" post.
When looking at the numbers, it's obvious where my "review book" reading slump was. I'm glad I'm starting to get out of it. I hope to have this list rejuvenated here in a month or so, when I'll hopefully have more time to read (yay, summer!).
"Fall in love with the adorable Becky Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) in the hilarious romantic comedy Confessions Of A Shopaholic. Becky s desperate for a job writing for a high-fashion magazine in glamorous New York. She gets her stilettos in the door writing a personal finance column at a sister publication. Much to her surprise, her column, The Girl In The Green Scarf, becomes a hit, and she falls head over high heels for her handsome, overworked boss (Hugh Dancy). But Becky has a secret that leads to some hilarious high jinks that could unravel it all. From the best-selling novel, and featuring the perfect comedic cast, it s the feel-good romantic comedy you ll fall in love with over and over."
It bothered me that they changed it from London to New York. This could be due to the fact that I listened to "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and that the narrator was British. It's probably that. But it still bothered me. At least Hugh Darcy is British — and he was plenty perfect to look at!
Also, gardening... when did this happen?
I absolutely loved Suze! She was depicted perfectly! Different from the character in the book, but wonderfully so! I loved the added depth of the relationship between Suze and Becky. Seeing Suze heartbroken near the middle of the movie was what I, as a viewer, needed in order to connect with Becky. I also really liked Becky's parents; they stole the scenes they were in.
I was also a BIT grossed out by Tarky and Suze's romance... you know, as they are cousins in the book. I also really wanted to see the date between Tarky and Becky. I wish they would have focused on him a bit more.
If you read my book review — I had a hard time connecting with Becky because I found her unlikeable. I didn't necessarily have that problem with "Movie Becky." I'm not sure if this was because it was a movie or if it was because movies rarely have a constant narrating voice — like the audio book I listened to.
Overall, I think I actually preferred this movie to the book (gasp!) simply because I found it easier to relate to (and not completely hate) Becky. The movie sort of humanized her. I'm not sure if I'd recommend this movie to someone who didn't read the book. It is an extremely light film (I like light chick flicks but this one lacked the emotion of others). But, as stated before, the film did make up for it with Hugh Darcy.
What a weird review huh? Bottom line: if you've read the book — see the movie. If not, it's completely up to you what to do with your Friday night.
First off, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!
A lot has happened since last week's Sunday Salon. Most recently, like in the past three hours, my computer has, once again, crashed. I clicked on something to connected to Tweet Cloud to generate whatever and before I knew it several viruses were being pushed onto my poor computer. It's only been a few weeks since the last time this happened and I'm not sure how much of this I can take, so I may need to look into purchasing a new computer for Christmas. Exciting, but expensive. I've been looking online at Walmart to see what kind of deals I can find and it looks as though a new laptop goes for a little over/under five hundred dollars. I think I can make that happen — maybe. Unlike last time when I didn't really have anything due — this time, I do. I've continually mentioned the four research papers I need to work on along with other papers — but it could be worse, I could have lost all my work (I live via my flash drive).
But besides my computer woes, there is still a lot going on at Miss Remmers' Review.
This week I reviewed Thanksgiving at the Inn to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. While I had hoped to make substantial progress on the audio book "Confessions of a Shopoholic," because I took someone home with me for the Holiday I didn't get to listen to it. But hopefully this week more progress will be made.
Leslie was this week's Guest Reviewer — donating her review of Blood Promise. Please share some book love and visit her at That Chick That Reads.
At this point, you may be thinking to yourself, "Yes, Reagan — so what's NEW!" And this is what is new — this holiday season I am going to be collecting book reviews! I know, it's very exciting — I've already collected 28 reviews! I'm so excited — this is going over way better than I thought it would! Thank you all for your outstanding support and dedication! I am very excited to begin putting these Guest Reviews together. Because of the enormous support — I'm going to try to give out some random 'thank you' gifts to Reviewers to who take part in this campaign, whether they be books or other random book swag. Stay tuned for exciting things to come! Campaign ends January 4th and is open to absolutely everyone!
On that topic, Sheila from One Person's Journey Through a World of Books, has upped the ante (if you will). Sheila is also going to be giving away a gift card — check out what you have to do. Thank you Sheila for your awesome support!
Happy Thanksgiving my 31 amazing followers (and guests!)
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My "To Do" list for blog related things — not just reading:
Survive the next two weeks before finals
This week I discovered I was a Teenage Book Geek. I absolutely loved Lauren's review of Wake and have added it to my TBR Pile. Share some book love and visit Lauren.
"Teresa Osborne, a 36-year-old single mother, finds a bottle washed up on a Cape Cod beach. The scrolled-up message inside is a passionate love letter written by a heartbroken man named Garrett who is grieving over "his darling Catherine." Teresa is so moved by the stranger's poignant words that she vows to find the penman and publishes the letter in her syndicated Boston newspaper column. Questions linger in her mind and heart: Who is Garrett? Who is Catherine? What is their story? And most importantly, why did this bottle find its way to her?
Imagining that Garrett is the type of man she has always been seeking, Teresa sets out on an impulsive, hope-filled search. Her journey, her discovery, and the wisdom gained from this voyage of self-discovery changes her life forever. Love's unimaginable strength as well as its tremendous fragility echoes on each page of Sparks's newest gem."
Listened to as an audio book, this book was great for a short car ride. I was surprised at how short in length it was, but a lot did happen plot wise.
It's hard for me to review this book because nothing really exciting happened. I didn't find anything wrong with the characters or plot, but I couldn't relate to them either. This book kept me listening but I wasn't "hooked" at all; it was just something to listen to in order to pass the time.
As lame of a review as this was, it wasn't an awful book. Sparks has definitely created a reputation for his endings, so even with the abrupt ending — I knew it was coming. I realize this is an "older" Sparks novel, but I was really hoping he'd throw me off guard and surprise me... or something! But he didn't.
I won't be recommending this book to my students as I want to "hook" them with good reads. This book didn't accomplish that. Not awful — just mediocre.
I feel like sometimes all my weekend posts are memes. I don't have a problem with memes, I don't want it to consume my blog with 3/6 posts I do a week (rough estimate). So, with a new year of blogging resolutions, I'm going to try something different: smash In My Mailbox, Sunday Salon, and It's Monday into one post. Let's see how it goes.
Hosted by The Story Siren. If you want to find out more about it in my blog. Anyway, these are books I got this week at the bookstore, library, and in the mail, of course. So far, I've held true to my word and haven't purchased a book this week! I've read three so far (so that's another three off my shelves). I did go to the library (dangerous deal) to return the keys to the computer lab, and accidentally walked out with three books. For Review: Won: From the library:
"Inside Out"
"The Twin's Daughter"
"White Cat"
"Definitely Dead" (Audio)
Downloaded:Purchased:
I won't lie, I'm pretty proud of myself this week. As I stated earlier, I've stayed focused and haven't purchased a book (although my trip to the library did put me back a bit). I've also been reading a lot, but it's easier now that D reads with me. I finished four books this week — "Delirium, " "Wake," and "Change of Heart." I've contacted two authors about author interviews and I've been diligent about my Google Reader and commenting on as many posts as possible — my new goal is for any post about a book I've heard of, read, or want to read = COMMENT! It's been working really well so far. I've found that it's not so impossible to stay on top of my Google Reader as long as I don't let it get so large. I've been checking it when I wake up 5:30 am, during my lunch break, after school, and before bed. It sounds like a lot, but it's only ever for fifteen or so minutes at a time. I'm really proud of my blogging attitude this week! I feel like I've done everything I can to be supportive to others and an active member of this awesome community. I know not every week will be like this one, but I feel like this New Year is off to the right start.
In my classroom I've "bitten the bullet" and loaned two of my "be careful, it's signed" books to students: "Knightley Academy" and "Delirium." I know, I know — I can't believe it either. I gave both of the students the lecture: "This book is signed. I know the author. It's important to me. Please don't break the spine, dog-ear the pages, wipe your buggers on the pages, etc." For "Delirium" it was a bit more involved: "This book isn't even out yet. It's signed to me. It's my favorite book. Please... treat it well."
I don't normally have a problem with my students using my books, but it seems like three students later and the books are in super bad shape! Again, this doesn't normally bother me (even with signed copies of "Shade" and "The Dark Divine"), but "Delirium" was one of those books I hate out my hands. When the book is released (in 23 days), I'll buy a copy to put in my room. This one is special! It's signed to me — most times I have authors write "To Miss Remmers' Class" or the "BVHS students." It means a lot to me and I wouldn't have loaned it out if this student wasn't extremely trustworthy, but it is still hard. When to loan and when not to loan books? Most of the times I justify loaning (even signed) books by saying "what good are they doing on my shelves?" But again, sometimes I struggle giving up a book.
Hosted by Sheila — Thank you!
This week I finished "Delirium," "Wake," and "Change of Heart," — which means that I did what I said I was going to do! Seems like forever since I've been so productive!
Review Books: "When the Stars Go Blue"
My Books/Recreational Read: "How to Say Goodbye in Robot" and "Inside Out"
This week was ah-mazing! Books, swag, my very first audio book!! And, a super cool surprise that you can get a peek at today. One of the best mailbox weeks ever! Big thanks to Simon & Schuster (audio), Tor, Scholastic, Bloomsbury, Macmillan, Hyperion, and a big, giant hug to Josephine Angelini! And last, but not least, thanks to ABC Family!
Review From Willa, With Love (ARC) by Coleen Murtagh Paratore Original Sin by Lisa Desrochers Forever (ARC) by Maggie Stiefvater Pearl by Jo Knowles Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter Haunting Violet (ARC) by Alyxander Harvey Blood Red Road (AUDIO BOOK) by Moira Young
Purchased Crush Control by Janenifer Jabaley
Gifted Starcrossed (SIGNED) by Josephine Angelini *SQUEE* - with 3 bookmarks, 3 pens, and 2 Starcrossed chap stick!
Super Cool Surprise Hmm, what could be in this box? Could it have something to do with the new show The Nine Lives of Chloe King? Possibly!
Ohh… cool wooden box inside! What secrets do you hide little wooden box? We shall find out… on Tuesday.: ) ha!
The brand new show, The Nine Lives of Chloe King premieres on ABC Family on Tuesday at 9/8c! Will you be watching with me?
Come back on Tuesday when I open to box and reveal the secrets inside… *dramatic music plays*
What did you get in your mailbox this week?
*IMM is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren and it was inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.
It may be a bit ironic that this "Last 20" post will be my last "Last 20" post for 2010. Below are my posts for 2010. Keeping track of what I'm reading and where I got the books from has become an important aspect of reflection for me. For instance, if you look at my prior "Last 20" posts, you'll notice I read tons of library books, but this time I've only read two. I think this is because of my over-loaded shelves from BEA 2010 and the books that are a product of my spending spree. In August I moved to Sioux Falls, SD, and have sought out two of the best local used book stores and have visited regularly — whereas before this move there wasn't a book store for 100 miles. Last 20 — Februar y, 2010 Last 20 — April, 2010 Last 20 — Augus t, 2010
Knightley Academy — Bought
The Deathday Letter — Gift
Pretty Little Liars — Bought
Finding Forrester — School
Shade — BEA
To Kill A Mockingbird — School
Fall For Anything — Review Copy
Intrinsical — Review Copy
The Eternal Ones — Library
Dracula in Love — Review Copy
Captivate — Bought
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow — Audio via Gutenberg
The Dark Divine — BEA
The Ivy — BEA
Matched — Review Copy
Need — Bought
Mockingjay — Library
Losing Faith — Review Copy
The DUFF — BEA
13 to Life — Bought
2/20 — Library 5/20 — Review Copy 4/20 — BEA 1/20 — Audio via Gutenberg 5/20 — Bought 1/20 — Gift 2/20 — School Books My goal for 2011 is to read more of my own books and to not spend so much money on books. It isn't only the money, it's the space. At this point my living room looks like it has been taken over by books, and while I love it, my fiance gets a bit stressed out. It won't hurt me to cut back a little, I've got loads to read.
Plus, when I "empty" these shelves maybe I can get a Nook!:) What about you? Have you noticed any reading trends?
"Wedding fever has come to Bon Temps, Louisiana! Unfortunately, buxom, blonde, beautiful, and telepathic cocktail waitress Sookie is not the bride-to-be, so she takes the opportunity to travel to New Orleans on family business. As heir to the estate of her newly dead cousin Hadley, Sookie unearths a big secret. Soon it becomes clear that more than a few people will do anything to stop Sookie from looking into Hadley's past. Fresh, fashionable, and a little bit frightening,Definitely Deadis the best entry yet in an endlessly entertaining series."
If I could have skipped this book in the series — I would have.
"Definitely Dead" didn't do anything for me. I wasn't able to connect to Sookie's new man toy and I didn't really buy into the whole dead cousin plot line. I don't know if this is because it's the first book I've tried listening to rather than reading, but I hope that the next book in the series is better (and that it contains a bit more Eric). I feel like I've heard such fantastic reviews of these books that maybe I missed something with this one in particular? I don't know. I will, of course, continue on but I'm really hoping for something with a bit more suspense and a better connection with both the plot and characters.
I will say in regards to Bill, The Queen, and Sookie: I sure didn't see that coming!
I know this is a quick review — but what else can I say? Do you think that by listening to some books, you lose that connection to the characters and plot? Do you multi-task when you listen to audios? Could this be the cause of that lost connection? I don't know, but like I said... I hope the next book revives the series a bit. I loved "Dead to the World " and hope that in the near future Eric plays a larger role in Sookie's life.
"It is the summer of 1868, and Sherlock Holmes is fourteen. On break from boarding school, he is staying with eccentric strangers—his uncle and aunt—in their vast house in Hampshire. When two local people die from symptoms that resemble the plague, Holmes begins to investigate what really killed them, helped by his new tutor, an American named Amyus Crowe. So begins Sherlock’s true education in detection, as he discovers the dastardly crimes of a brilliantly sinister villain of exquisitely malign intent."
I am so happy that "Death Cloud" was my first review audiobook (exciting huh?). With six discs, "Death Cloud" was the perfect length and with the talented multiple accents provided by the narrator — "Death Cloud" was a superb listen. I found myself enveloped in the story of young Sherlock Holmes. The deductive reasoning skills and the flawless ability to always find trouble reminded me not only of the classical character but of the more recent Robert Downey Jr version as well (and who doesn't love a bit of RDJ).
The plot was fantastically woven and the villains impossibly evil and relentless. This audio was great for walks with the dogs and working out. The constant turns and twists of the plot had me tuning in for more (which made for great work out motivation). While it could technically be classified as a middle grade read — I would definitely recommend this book and audio to any of my students who are looking for a good old fashioned mystery (especially those students who aren't satisfied with the recent amount of paranormal fiction). "Death Cloud" is an instant hit in audio and book form — but really, you know you want to listen to an English accent!
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To the FTC, with love: Audiobook received for review
Officially Bloggiesta 2 doesn't start until tomorrow, but tomorrow I'll be driving back to school (5 hours) plus unpacking and making my dorm room livable again, so while I do have an audio book to begin and Twitter on my phone, I want to get as much as I can accomplished. I am so excited to be taking part in Bloggiesta this time around!
What I want to accomplish:
Make a Blogaversary button and link it up in the sidebar
Decide what challenges I'm going to do this year (I know! I'm so behind)
Finish posting all the Guest Reviews sent in from my campaign for reviews
Read through posts to make sure that they are ready to be looked at by perspective employers (every single post) — Make them professional
Look at Reviews for spelling/grammar
Organize Reader (even though I have NO idea how)
Review "New Moon"
Review "A Christmas Carol"
Order bookmarks
Order business cards
View and comment on at least 100 blogs — I've been selfish lately and lacking this
Redo the colors of Miss Remmers' Review
Add customized header
Post about new email address
Empty Old Reader
Empty Old Reader — Starred Items
Email agents/publicists about new email address
Update new Blogger Profile
Transfer contacts from old to new email address
Add tags to posts
Go through Twitter and get rid of Spambots
Figure out what the heck is wrong with my Twitter picture!
Just last week I talked about my "book slump" and how I felt completely unproductive and I asked for your advice. I received some great nuggets of wisdom and loads of support. This Sunday, I'm here to say "it worked." This week I finished TWO audios ("Entwined" and "All Together Dead") and a book ("The Iron Knight"). Even though I have loads of "need to read" review books and galley rights now, this week I just needed to read something I was really excited about. So I put all the pressure and "obligations" aside and basically devoured "The Iron Knight" in a span of 48 hours.
It was amazing and while I will be writing my review shortly I'm going to wait to post it until we're a bit closer to the release date. (I will just say this: Oh My Conflict!)
"Entwined," likewise, was a great audio as well. Now I'm reading "Wildfire" (another book I'm stoked about) and listening to "The Maze Runner." I'm excited to read again and I can feel my heightened heart rate for a great plot and pulsing veins of enthusiasm for characters (poor analogy) and it feels fantastic! This is what I've been missing! The "need" to read simply because I enjoy it!
Anyway, I just wanted to check in and let you all know that (crossing fingers) my book slump is over and I am SO glad to be excited about picking up books to read again.
Happy Sunday everyone!
What about you? What do you do to get out of reading slumps? Do you ever have them? When was the last time? How long did it last?
"A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel—a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with rich humor and unswerving honesty the irrationality of adult attitudes toward race and class in the Deep South of the 1930s. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence, and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina and quiet heroism of one man's struggle for justice—but the weight of history will only tolerate so much. "
Why I read this: I had to teach it so I guessed I had better read it.
Plot: The plot of this timeless classic, I'll admit, starts slow. My students struggled with "TKM" in the beginning; I attempted to read it several times over the summer after returning from BEA. Finally, I inter-library loaned the audio and finally I was able to get into it. Because of this, my English 9 classes listened to the entire first half of the book in class. While maybe not ideal, I think they were more able to relate to it and "get into" the novel.
Finally, towards the end of the novel, the plot picked up and my students didn't struggle as much. About this point I had a hard time getting my students to actually STOP reading so that the rest of the class could catch up and everyone would be on the same page.
Characters: Next time I teach "TKM," I will make a bookmark for my students with all the character information — many of them seemed to struggle with the characters and keeping them straight. I think my students liked Scout and Jem, but I think Atticus' character completely went over their heads because he wasn't the narrator or (seemingly) the protagonist. I don't think any of them realized the gravity of his decisions and actions.
Cover: The cover on the book that our school distributes could use some updating, I think the cover alone gives kids the wrong impression of this book.
Final Thoughts: Surprisingly, my two of my five classes hated "TKM." No matter what I did they refused to even have a classroom discussion about the novel. Even when I brought outside information in, they just refused to realize how timeless this novel is (there had been a robbery in Sioux Falls the week we finished "TKM." Three suspects tied a man up in his house and taped his mouth shut but did not blindfold him. When describing the suspects all the news broadcasters said were "three black men." The discussion was based on the fact that identifying the suspects as "black" and "men" gave the area really no important descriptions, such as height, weight, build, facial hair, tattoos, etc. As a result, any "black man" in the area was now (metaphorically) a mockingbird). I was extremely proud of the possibilities of this discussion, but in the end it failed horribly with these two classes). These two classes refused to even respect the fact that it was a "classic" and in it's 50th year of publication — talk about aggrivating!
However, the other three classes (towards the end of the novel) loved it. We not only had the aforementioned discussion, but many other discussions that they had come up with on their own. They were the students I had to slow down in order to finish the book as a class! I loved these classes and how surprised they were that a classic could be, oh I don't know, good reading! It was a fun experience to have such great classes who were willing to "hang in there" and enjoy a scholarly activity.
"In the blink of an eye everything changes. Seventeen year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall what happened afterwards, watching her own damaged body being taken from the wreck. Little by little she struggles to put together the pieces — to figure out what she has lost, what she has left, and the very difficult choice she must make. Heartwrenchingly beautiful, Mia's story will stay with you for along, long time."
Book Trailer:
"If I Stay" was a novel that not only hit the blogosphere like wild fire but a book that my mom recommended to me. My mom and have very similar tastes when it comes to YA so when I found my copy at my favorite used bookstore, I picked it up without question. Unfortunately, like many of my own books, "If I Stay" was a victim of shelfism. I brought it home excited, put it on the shelf, and forgot about it. When D left a few weeks ago, I decided to listen to this novel while cooking, cleaning, showering, etc via audiobook.
"If I Stay" was a fantastic audiobook to occupy my time alone. I found myself drawn into the plot first by the apparent normalcy of the family, a family similar to my own and a family like the one I hope to have someday (you know, without the car accident), and then with the life story of Mia and the rest of her friends and family. But most importantly, it was the message of this heart-wrenching novel that had me completely entranced.
Yes, the characters were likable and believable and the plot was fantastic, but the heart of this story lies with the message. Imagine a freak accident on a normal day and having to watch the repercussions of that accident as an outsider, a witness, a bystander. The brilliant protagonist, Mia, is faced with this remarkable curse/opportunity and thus must decide to stay or to go. The power of this novel for me lies in the fact that while listening to this novel, yes I was paying attention to Mia's story, but I was also imagining my own.
I imagined a horrific car accident that claimed the lives of my parents, brother, and my fiance; even just thinking about it as I type almost brings tears to my eyes and breaks my heart. If it were my parents and brother — I think I could stay. But when I add D into the picture the whole concept becomes cloudy. I mean, the man I'm going to spend the rest of my life with, who I share everything with and tell everything to... could I stay without him?
Now, I've never been one of "those types" of girls with the whole "he completes me" bit; I am my own woman and I complete myself. And I know that reflex, religion, intuition tell me to say: "You must go on. You must move forward." But, really, when I think about it... if I had the option... would I stay? I don't know. I know I have things to stay for, but without my family I don't know if I'd be strong enough to stay. I don't know if I could make the socially acceptable "right" decision.
Alright, enough with my own melodrama and back to the review. This is me giving you fair warning: you will cry. Your heart will break. "If I Stay" will cause you pause and contemplation. I don't know if I could stay... could you?
Originality: 9/10 Ending: 10/10 Characters: 8/10 Plot: 9/10 My reaction/enjoyment: 8/10 Cover: 9/10 Overall: 53/60 A -Visit Gayle around the web here: Website | Goodreads -BUY THE BOOK: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Nook | Kindle To the FTC, with love: Library Loan Audio / Bought Paperback "Where She Went" will be released April 5th!
Hosted by The Story Siren. If you want to find out more about it in my blog. Anyway, these are books I got this week at the bookstore, library, and in the mail, of course. Okay, I caved... bad. I broke my book buying New Year ban. It started like this: I had to get my ring cleaned because it looked dirty. Well the jewelers store was on the right but I had to park on the left side of the street. So I'm walking back down (about a block) to the jewelry store and just happen to pass my favorite used bookstore — The Book Shop. I go in, simply to see what they have, and I see a hard cover copy of "Catching Fire" for $4!! From there it all went down hill. For Review: Won: From the library: Downloaded:
"Cryer's Cross" — Galley Grab
Purchased:
"Catching Fire"
"The Lightning Thief" on audio for my Reading Skills class... no really!
Hosted by Sheila — Thank you!
This week I finished "Nocturne" and "Cryer's Cross" and I'm about half way through with "When the Stars Go Blue."
Review Books: "When the Stars Go Blue"
My Books/Recreational Read: "How to Say Goodbye in Robot" and "Definitely Dead"
lI am "stealing" this from The Story Siren. If you want to find out more about it in my blog. Anyway, these are books I got this week at the bookstore, library, and in the mail, of course. For Review:
From FSB Associates: "Animal Factory," "Between Two Kingdoms," and "The Overnight Socialite"
I am "stealing" this from The Story Siren. If you want to find out more about it in my blog. Anyway, these are books I got this week at the bookstore, library, and in the mail, of course. This week was the winter season Library Sale... yes, I said LIBRARY SALE! The great thing about library sales are that the books are not in perfect condition — which means that when my students dog-ear the pages, break the spines, tear the covers, or sneeze on the pages (yes, that happens) it doesn't really matter! I love it! I got three bags worth for $6! For Review: Won: From the library: Purchased:
"Midnight for Charlie Bone" (Audio)
"Tuck Everlasting" (Audio)
"Burned"
"The Book Thief" (Second copy)
"The Au Pairs" (Second copy)
"City of Ashes"
"The Time Capsule"
"Where Are the Children" (one of my FAVORITES from High School!)
I am "stealing" this from The Story Siren. If you want to find out more about it in my blog. Anyway, these are books I got this week at the bookstore, library, and in the mail, of course. For Review:
"Delta" June 2010
"Based Upon Availability"
Won:
"Sea" — TAC June 2010 SIGNED
"Perfect Chemistry" — TAC SIGNED
"Positively" — TAC SIGNED
"DUFF" — TAC September 2010 SIGNED
"Fixing Delilah Hannaford" — TAC November 2010 SIGNED
From the library:
Purchased:
"Hush Hush" (FINALLY!)
"Dead Until Dark"
"Birthmarked"
"Pride and Prejudice" (As a wedding gift)
"Thirteen Reasons Why" (eBay)
"Twisted" (eBay)
"Willow" (eBay)
"The Sight" (eBay)
"By the Time You Read This, I'll be Dead" (eBay)
BEA
"Knightley Academy" — BEA Buy after meeting the Author at TAC SIGNED
"The Secret Year" — Class of 2K10 Meet Up SIGNED
"Shade" — Class of 2K10 Meet Up SIGNED
BEA:
"I Am Number Four" August 2010 SIGNED
"Delirium" SIGNED February 2011 (2 copies)
"Reckless" SIGNED September 2010
"On the Blue Comet" September 2010
"The Ivy" August 2010
"Time Riders"
"Dreaming in Chinese" August 2010
"What Good is God" October 2010
"Rivers of Gold"
"The Saga of Larten Crespley: Birth of a Killer" October 2010
"Tangled" SIGNED
"Russian Winter" Sept 2010
"Under the Black Ensign"
"Under the Black Ensign" Audio
"Gifted: Finders Keepers" (2 copies)
"Almost Perfect" July 2010
"Boys Lie: How Not to Get Played" July 2010 SIGNED
"Gifted: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow" (2 copies)
"Gifted: Better Late Than Never"
"Radiant Shadow"
"The Dark Divine"
"Spirit Bound: A Vampire Academy Novel" SIGNED
"The Red Pyramid" SIGNED
"Nonna's Book of Mysteries" SIGNED
"Witch and Wizard" SIGNED
"Jekel Loves Hyde" SIGNED
"Splendor: A Luxe Novel" SIGNED
"11th Grade Burns" SIGNED
"Emma and the Vampires" (2 copies) August 2010
"HERO" (2 copies) November 2010
"You'd be crazy not to... take a chance on me" (2 copies) October 2010
"Man in the Woods" September 2010
"The Steps Across the Water" October 2010
"In the Arms of Mr. Darcy" (2 copies) October 2010
"I'd Know You Anywhere" (2 copies) September 2010
"Misty Gordon and the Mystery of the Ghost Pirates" August 2010
"Dangerous Neighbors" August 2010
"Virgin Territory" September 2010
"The Fireman's Christmas" November 2010
"Sweet Treats and Secret Crushes" November 2010 Extra Copies!
"To Kill a Mockingbird"
"Change of Heart" Class of 2K10 Meet Up SIGNED
"Freaksville" Class of 2K10 Meet Up SIGNED
"Before I Fall" SIGNED
July Releases
August Releases
September Releases
October Releases
November Releases (Sorry it's vertical)
2011 Release (SO EXCITED
Extra copies of books to be given away in the near future.
