"It seems that there's a ghost," Nigel Smith-Thompson said with the air of a man who doesn't believe in such things. "Don't all old houses in England have a ghost?" Jace asked."
The cake is the story. Soft, light, and fully flavored it has everything you can ask for; a good pace, great characters, and a story line that is more than just boy meets girl.The creamy delicious frosting is the attraction and tension. Emma and the Jackson were a delight to read.The light coating of candy sprinkles is the faith. It added to the story with out ever feeling preachy or overpowering.
We all dream of big beautiful libraries we can get lost in, right? Well a couple in Minnesota decided they needed an entire home of library. They purchased the house next door, joined the two houses together, and filled the new house/side with a gorgeous giant library. Sounds over the top, but it really is quite dreamy. Check it out here.
This beautiful steampunk cover keeps catching my attention.But I'm curious, have you heard anything about it?
A garden of discarded books? This has to be the most innovative and creative use of unwanted books I have ever heard of. Check it out here.
"He's from the other side. Our union - him and me - well, it was meant to be a peace treaty of sorts, but it was a mistake from the beginning."
Kim (The Book Butterfly) totally made my night when her Waiting on Wednesday informed me of Wildcat Fireflies. The sequel to Meridian is due out some time next year. Meridian was one of those books I unexpectedly fell in love with. While I'm not crazy about this cover (does her neck look funny to you?) I can not wait to find out what Meridian and Ten are up to.
Click here to read my review of Meridian by Amber Kizer.
"I don't believe it," Quince says with absolute certainty."He jams his hands into his jean pockets and leans back against a locker, lifting one heavy biker boot to pound on the gray metal door. He looks me right in the eye as he says, "Love is already the strongest magic in the world." The laughter drains right out of me.""But he doesn't know my world. There are magical forces he can never understand, and love is not at the top of the list."
My say: Run, don't walk, to Tyger Tyger. Yes it is THAT good! It has mythology, folklore, an ancient curse, attraction, and a fairytalesque quest. I could not put it down. It swiftly captured me and held me hostage. My only regret was that it had to end. I can not wait for the next book.
"Well, well, well," said a distinctly masculine voice from behind me. "If it isn't Susannah Simon." Look, I won't lie to you. When a cute guy talks to me - and you could tell from this guy's voice that he was easy on the eyes; it was in the self-confidence of those well, well, wells, the caressing way he said my name -I pay attention. I can't help it. I'm a sixteen year-old-girl, after all."- Haunted by Meg Cabot
"The anger burning in my throat settled back down into a dull ache as Delaney burst on scene, followed by half the house.
Essence's eyes locked with mine."
My say: The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall was surprisingly good. It moved swiftly and kept me engaged; especially the parts when Florence is used like a puppet by her ghostly shadow. While more mature audiences may find the tale too innocent, I believe tweens will love this ghost story with a lesson on spoiled children and jealousy.
Sorry for the delay darlings! Here are the winners of my Roast Mortem contest: Jenny Girl of Jenny Loves to Read & LibraryPat! Congratulations gals! You have both won a signed hardcover of Roast Mortem! I will be contacting you both via email. The winners were selected with help from Random.org. Thanks again to the lovely Cleo for making this contest possible.
Hey sweet peas! I sure have missed you. I wanted to stop by and remind everyone that today is the last day to enter to win a signed hardcover of Roast Mortem. Check it out!
"I knew the unabashed truth - I was a coward. A coward with a degree in math and computer science who liked chocolate éclairs, doing the Sunday crossword puzzle in The Washington Post and leading a really boring, tedious life. I wasn't at all equipped to deal with the fact that my best friend had vanished, people were pulling guns on me and talking about superterrorists. I felt like crying."
"When I was little, everyone who knew me thought I was odd. I never wanted to play with dolls and I didn't enroll in ballet or gymnastics. Instead my paramount interest was numbers."
Today is my going-away work party.Tomorrow is my last day at work.Saturday is my 34th birthday.Sunday it is home to our new cottage in a new city.Monday the unpacking begins.So much exciting change that it may take me several days to post and/or respond to emails and/or comments.BUT I will be around. I am a blog addict after all.*wink wink wave*
The minute by pal Wendy from itsJUSTme told me about this one, I knew it would be my next Waiting on Wednesday...Scheduled release date: November 2, 2010
"Something here smells like...old magic. Who are you people?" He turned to Teagan again. "You look so familiar. I think I'll take you with me. Fear likes to play with the pretty ones."
Christina at Confessions of a Book AddictYou won my gently used ARC of The Forbidden Sea&Kate at Southern Belle SimpleYou won Confessions of a Teenage Psychic
The lovely Sweet Lady Jess over at Live, Laugh, Love just informed me that Hot Topic is carrying Hunger Games t-shirts. * squeal* I see a trip to the mall in my very near future. The only question is:
The wall plaque quote reads:"One shoe can change your life" - Cinderella
Wanna see your favorite YA fictional characters duke it out? In honor of the upcoming release of Mockingjay, the brilliant Heather Zundel is putting together a show down. Bloggers will battle bloggers as their chosen characters go toe-to-toe. Then we the public will read the battles and choose the winners. Now tell me that doesn't sound downright amazing?
Please, Teagan Wylltson's fingers curled in American Sign Language as she spoke. "Trade sweater for banana?"
Jean weaves a menagerie of flawed eccentric lovable characters together. There is no great revelations or riveting story line. But there is fantastic characters that you root for, smile with, and enjoy watching them develop and grow. The kind you wish you could invite over for sweet tea and pie.
