tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23600972970462058212024-03-06T14:01:58.772-06:00Reviewabook123*Book Reviews
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*Contestsaddicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-37314995750226596232010-01-11T21:17:00.000-06:002010-01-11T21:17:15.424-06:00Review: Goth Girl Rising by Barry Lyga<blockquote style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
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Author: Barry Lyga<br />
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin<br />
Over-All Rating: 4.0/5.0<br />
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<a href="http://evaperrymockprintz.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/goth-girl-rising.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; cssfloat: right; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ps="true" src="http://evaperrymockprintz.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/goth-girl-rising.jpg" width="132" /></a><u>Summary (from Amazon):</u> <em>"Time is a funny thing in the hospital. In the mental ward. You lose track of it easily. </em><br /></div>
<em>After six months in the Maryland Mental Health Unit, Kyra Sellers, a.k.a. Goth Girl, is going home. Unfortunately, she's about to find out that while she was away, she lost track of more than time. Kyra is back in black, feeling good, and ready to make up with the only person who's ever appreciated her for who she really is. But then she sees him. Fanboy. Transcended from everything he was into someone she barely recognizes. And the anger and memories come rushing back.</em><br />
<em>There's so much to do to people when you're angry. Kyra's about to get very busy."</em><br />
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<u>My Review</u>: When I began to read <em>Goth Girl Rising</em>, I had the idea of a humorous, getting revenge on all the things that went wrong in your life, type of story. Well, it was close, but in a way, it was far from it. When you read about a person being released from a mental hospital, you know your in for one heck of a ride.<br />
My thougths as I began the book? Well to be honest, it started off kind of slow. You weren't really sure what was happening, and the reasons for everything Kyra mentioned along the way, but it all connected as the story went on. <br />
The whole plot was unique in its own way, and it kept you going, even if the action had slowed down. <br />
The story itself led you on a roller coaster of emotions, making you wonder what kind of twists and turns were coming your way.<br />
I felt sympathy for Kyra, and sometimes I wondered why in the world she did some of the things she had done.<br />
I have several complaints though. A lot of the time while reading the story, I only felt like I was "reading" words, not really being placed within the setting. Ever had that feeling? Sometimes, I felt like I couldn't connect in with the story, or I didn't feel like I was in the setting of the book. Does that make sense?<br />
The book was written in sections. <br />
One of the sections was named "The last time I saw her." This goes back to the last time Kyra saw her mom in the hospital, dying of cancer. I found it unique how it would start, then end, then begin with the exact same beginning, except more of the story would be added each time, until it ended. I thought that was pretty cool, because I haven't seen that in a story before this one.<br />
Although Kyra was stubborn, and sometimes mouthy, I found her to be more strong than any of the other characteristics. Yeah, some parts of the stories she had silent parties with the rest of the goths, involving drugs. But she refused to give her self away, and become a slut like her other two friends, as well as most of the school. I was happy for her.<br />
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Overall, I found the story to be within the coming of age type, because she delt with a lot that teens go through today. Whether it be drugs, sex, or suicide, she got through it all, and set some good examples. And as I read on, and got to know the characters more, the more I got into the story, so it's not like you're going to be confused while reading it.<br />
Cover Rating: 7/10<br />
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*Since the new FTC laws had passed, please assume that all reviews come from books authors/publishers send me in exchange for a truthful review, unless noted otherwise. I do not recieve an income for my blog.<br />addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-36270514959810797432010-01-06T19:06:00.000-06:002010-01-06T19:06:30.028-06:00Teaser Tuesday+Waiting On WednesdaySorry about not having my Teaser Tuesday post up yesterday! It totally left my mind since I had a review to come up with as well as schoolwork to finish. So, I'm going to post it up today, as well as my Waiting On Wednesday post!<br />
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<a href="http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/">Teaser Tuesday</a>:<br />
If you are interested in participating in Teaser Tuesday, here is what you have to do!<br />
*Pick up the current book you are reading and open to a random page.<br />
*Choose 2 random sentences from that page to share.<br />
*Make sure it is nothing that will give away too much of the story.<br />
*Post the author and title of the book as well, and have fun!<br />
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Title: The Seven Rays<br />
Author: Jessica Bendinger<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Well, I hope you enjoy those teasers! I absolutly love the book so far, so I can't wait to put up the review as soon as I'm finished. Here is my Waiting On Wednesday choice, my very first one of 2010! Wow...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Title: Numbers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Author: Rachel Ward</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Release Date: February 1, 2010</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Description (from Amazon): <em>"Ever since she was child, Jem has kept a secret: Whenever she meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. That number is a date: the date they will die. Burdened with such awful awareness, Jem avoids relationships. Until she meets Spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. The two plan a trip to the city. But while waiting to ride the Eye ferris wheel, Jem is terrified to see that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. Today's number. Today's date. Terrorists are going to attack London. Jem's world is about to explode!"</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">What do I think? Definetly different from anything I have ever picked up at the library, that's for sure! Even though it may sound wrong, the idea of the whole story seems unique and in its own way, captivating! I am hoping for my bookstore to come in with this book when it is released next month, because I am most likely going to buy it. As for the author, I haven't read anything by Rachel Ward, but it sounds like she is a very creative person, and a good writer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The cover? Well, it ties in with the description pretty good! The cover is what really caught my attention when I first saw it. It is unique in my opinion, and would stand out and catch a persons attention in a book store, which is what you want, right?! Great job on the cover art!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Gothgirl Rising update: I know I had promised for the review to be posted the other day, but I couldn't get that to happen like I said. So later tonight, it will be posted and ready to go! Also, expect my review for The Seven Rays to be up in a couple days as well! </span><br />
</span>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-41851248630328739462010-01-04T21:29:00.001-06:002010-01-06T22:58:46.356-06:00It's Monday! What are you reading this week?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First off, I want to thank J. Kaye's Book Blog for coming up and sharing this weekly meme. Click <a href="http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/">here</a> to check her blog! If you are new to this like me, here are the guidline's if you are interested:<br />
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<strong>Goth Girl Rising by Barry Lyga</strong>. I planned to review it tonight and have it posted, but I had fallen behind because of schoolwork. This review is going to take me some time to create and put up because I have so much I want to share with you guys!<br />
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Books I have started for the week/Plan to finish:<br />
<strong>The Seven Rays by Bendinger</strong><br />
<strong>Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick</strong><br />
<br />addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-63649046110957134282010-01-02T20:49:00.000-06:002010-01-02T20:49:32.281-06:00FTC Regulation On Blogger's?I've heard about a possibility that a FTC regulation law may be passed concerning blogger's who review items that are mailed to them, or reviewing items, such as books. But I am not too sure if it had passed, and I want to make sure what it is about, so I won't get into trouble with the law. Could anyone inform me on what I should be doing to be on the safe side? <br />addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-13436218332978230032010-01-01T19:26:00.001-06:002010-01-01T21:52:46.595-06:00I'm participating in 2010! Challenges and Meme's.A new year, and a fresh start at blogging! For this year, I plan to participate in more challenges than the past year I've been blogging! These challenges include:<br />
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<li>The list I am beginning to create on my sidebar, showing the titles I plan to finish before 2011.</li>
<li><a href="http://2010atozchallenge.blogspot.com/">The A-Z Book challenge</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.read52booksin52weeks.com/">52 Books In 52 Weeks Challenge</a></li>
<li>And I'm going to take another shot at the <a href="http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2009/11/new-2010-reading-challenge-100-reading.html">100 Book Challenge</a>, though this past try didn't exactly work.</li>
<li><a href="http://challenged2read.wordpress.com/readnreview-2010/#comment-99">Read’n'Review 2010</a></li>
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So, there you have it. If I happen to come across any other challenges I am willing to take part in, I will definetly leave you a post.<br />
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As for weekly meme's, I want to get more involved. I am planning on doing the following:<br />
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<li>Teaser Tuesday</li>
<li>What are you reading on Monday's? (Though, I am not too sure what the rules are for this one, I had visited a blog that had a post)</li>
<li><a href="http://thestorysiren.com/">In My Mailbox</a></li>
<li><a href="http://btt2.wordpress.com/">Booking Through Thursday</a></li>
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I am feeling pretty confident about the challenges I am signing up for. As for the meme's, I cannot wait to leave posts! I wish I was creative enough to make my own meme. I will be adding the buttons for the events and memes, along with a link to the blog who had come up with the event as well.<br />
Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful New Year!<br />
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Currently Reading(s): Goth Girl Rising<br />addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-22669132346332383912009-12-31T20:20:00.001-06:002009-12-31T20:20:58.799-06:00New Year's Resolution and Challenges For '10Ok, so it's time to get serious about the New Year, which, if I may mention, begins tomorrow! So, I have come up with some resolutions regarding my blog, and the reading I will perform this year!
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<li>Post everyday, or every-other-day.*</li>
<li>Improve on how I've been writing my reviews.</li>
<li>Become more efficient at contacting Publishers and Authors about interviews, as well as becoming more organized.</li>
<li>Comment on other blogs more often!!!*</li>
<li>Stick with one layout for at least 2 months before chaning it again (Personal LOL)</li>
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Well, I think I may have covered most of my Resolutions regarding my blog. If I think of more I will definetly post them. What are your resolutions, if any?
I have also been having trouble finding some new Reading Challenges to participate in. Can anyone help me find some interesting ones I might be interested in?addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-6277346851637803322009-12-30T20:53:00.003-06:002009-12-30T20:56:04.220-06:00Contests for my sidebarSince I still have quite a bit of space on my sidebar, I was thinking I could gather some contests happening around the blogosphere, and add them to my sidebar. If you are hosting one, or know of someone who is hosting one, I would love for you to leave a comment to this post, or email me at <a href="mailto:reviewabook123@yahoo.com">reviewabook123@yahoo.com</a>, so I could post them up here!<br /><br />If you decide to do so, please include the name of the blog and a link. As well as what the promoter is giving away and the ending date! Thank you so much! <br /><br />I will also be going around searching for some contests myself, and asking for permission to put the information on my blog!addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-37025958456518966532009-12-30T18:59:00.002-06:002009-12-30T19:08:29.663-06:00New Year's Resolution: For my BlogWow...<br />Has it been a while since I typed a post for my blog. It's kind of depressing. And well. I hope none of you have forgotten about me or this blog!<br /><br />Because for the new year, I PROMISE to be more worthy of my reviews, my blog, and my wonderful followers. I have to admit, I haven't been in the mood to touch a book, or to bother writing up a post coming up with excuses. The reason? There are no excuses! I've realized I've been spending all the time I used to spend reading some amazing books, on Facebook, or watching TV, or schoolwork! And I REGRET it A LOT. I cannot believe I have thrown pretty much all of my hard work away because of some laziness!<br /><br />And I got to thinking. I'm going to change it! What a greater way to begin in the brand new year of 2010, since it's only what... 2 days away?!<br /><br />Well this is going to be my New Year's Resolution! To start my blogging again, and reconnect with my book blogging friends, and the amazing Authors and Publishers that helped me along the way!<br /><br />I'm back everyone, and with a bang! Haha!<br />Please, please, please forgive me for being MIA the past couple weeks...ok, months!<br />But I will not be missing for that long again!<br /><br />I'm planning on organizing my blog, following up on some of the recent comments that were posted, and getting my books organized on my TBR list.<br />And now, I am super excited to be back in the blogging world! Oh how I've missed it!addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-64008075283806331492009-10-17T14:07:00.005-05:002009-11-01T09:11:26.265-06:00In My Mailbox!<div><div><div>I am so glad to be back in the book blogging community! I am terribly sorry for being MIA for the longest time, and Im sorry about all those blog posts that kept leaving excuses. Trust me, there will be no more of those.<br /></div><div>So, Im starting off with an IMM post, which was started by the Story Siren!</div><div> </div><div><strong>The Bought</strong>:<br /></div><div><a href="http://dogearedandwellread.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/catchingfire.jpg"></a>Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins </div></div><div><div> </div><div>Impossible by Nancy Werlin</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong>The Borrowed</strong>:</div><div><a href="http://www.melissacwalker.com/blog/sophswitch.jpg"></a>Sophmore Switch by Abby McDonald</div><div>Need by Carrie Jones</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong>The Recieved:</strong></div><div><a href="http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/MaximumRide/images/cover-angel-lg.png"></a>Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment</div><div>Maximum Ride: School's Out-Forever</div><div>Maximum Ride: Saving The World, And Other Extreme Sports</div><div>Maximum Ride: The Final Warning</div><div>Maximum Ride: The Dangerous Days Of Daniel X (by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge)</div><div>Maximum Ride: Daniel X-Watch The Skies (James Patterson and Michael Ledgwidge)</div><div>Maximum Ride: Max</div><div>Maximum Ride: Manga edition, #1</div><div>(all Max Ride Books were written by James Patterson! Thank you so much Dina, for sending all of these books out to me!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick</div><div>Hush, Hush posters!</div><div><br /></div><div>Gringolandia by Lyn Miller-Lachmann</div><div><br /></div><div>Captivate by Carrie Jones</div><div> </div><div>Invisible Lines by Mary Amato</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>wow..that was a great week! So, what did everyone else get?!</div><div>And thanks to Dina V. and Becca Fitzpatrick for the books and promo items! It is greatly appreciated!</div></div></div>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-15272251710429722972009-10-14T19:18:00.007-05:002009-10-14T22:22:49.945-05:00Review: Jumping Off Swings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n61/n308833.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 470px;" src="http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/images/n61/n308833.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div>TITLE: Jumping Off Swings<br />AUTHOR: Jo Knowles<br />PUBLISHER: Candlewick Press<br />OVERALL RATING: <a href="http://photobucket.com/images/rating%20stars" target="_blank"><img alt="star rating - 5 stars Pictures, Images and Photos" src="http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt248/lindanmc/starrating-5stars.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Summary:</div><br /><div>Ellie just wanted someone to love her. To protect her from the cruel and complicated world around her. As well as the scars and painful memories that engulf her from the carefree past she used to share with her best friend Corinne. But nothing is that simple anymore. The trips to the swings in the neighborhood park no longer mean the silly competitions to swinging the highest, or jumping the farthest.<br /><br />Nothing has been the same ever since that night when Josh deserted Ellie in the backseat of the van, to tell his friends how far they had gone. Nothing has been the same ever since Ellie had started this new trend.<br />Not only had Ellie been effected by the unexpected pregnancy. But so has Caleb. Ever since grade school, Caleb has always had feelings for Ellie. Not the feelings every other guy in school said they had for Ellie. But the true, caring feelings. The feelings where he would hurt just as much as Ellie if anything happened to her. And now? He is devastated. Even though he is friends with Josh, he doesn't understand what Josh and the other guys are thinking. Even if they don't know about the pregnancy. Maybe it's because he has a mother he can go to for help and advice, unlike Josh, who's mother lives at the soup kitchen, and a father who is either rocking out with his so called band, or snoozing off a 6 pack.<br />Eventually, Ellies stomachs grows more noticeable. As well as everyones attitude toward her being pregnant. The word SLUT is forever engraved on her locker, her parents seem to want to be away from her, and Josh stays his distance. Remembering the desperate and sad look her eyes gave off as he abandoned her in the backseat of the van. What will Ellie do when it comes to giving birth to the baby filling the empty space inside of her?<br /><br />Review:<br />Jumping Off Swings tells it like it is. The novel allows you to view the hardships, sadness, and the tough decisions that had to be made, through the eyes of friends, family, and enemies as well.<br />Everything expressed throughout the book, was raw, real, and without any doubt, painful. Having to see someone who was once full of life and happiness, now crushed by several guys, and a pregnancy that she is left to deal with, must have been the hardest part to read about. Everything was put together so well, there isn't one thing I would change about this book. Though. If I could. I would help Ellie, but the truth within each page is what brought me even closer to understanding the message. Feeling awful and hopeless for Caleb, knowing he is watching the one person he once cared so much for, crumble to pieces, is what really bothered me as well. I could hardly stand it at first, though, things did turn out for the best.<br />I cannot describe the feelings and emotions I felt while reading this book. It will effect each reader differently, and that is why I urge you to read it. It is worth your time. </div>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-30365913245801284872009-10-13T16:45:00.004-05:002009-10-13T16:58:41.463-05:00Happy "Release" Day....<a href="http://gallery.zabrigraphics.com/42/1190039274_congrats4.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 408px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px" alt="" src="http://gallery.zabrigraphics.com/42/1190039274_congrats4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE NEW RELEASE OF <span style="color:#000066;">HUSH, HUSH!</span></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>And to Becca Fitzpatrick for creating this awesome day!</strong></span></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">CONGRATULATIONS BECCA!</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">I have heard so many excellent things on this book, I don't know where to begin! Luckily, I had recieved an ARC, and will read and review it ASAP!</span></div>Happy Birthday and Congrats!<br /><div align="center"></div>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-87804592653990022972009-10-12T16:28:00.004-05:002009-10-12T17:06:32.708-05:00Cirque Du Freak Giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0CnIGmNVZdR_rV7-0lofvnwlDEfdb6Ax3YT_ve47jhB_ZzFi_FVKtn9JfLx2bEjlQAoW9YenF-lS3HiYJmkZCZ4DIf52kZ0TCfeQCcQWwFUsFYpyJZWhRF6YXn6KfdJTjAvqP6zXASut/s1600-h/The+Vampires+Assistant.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391836185279236818" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 215px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0CnIGmNVZdR_rV7-0lofvnwlDEfdb6Ax3YT_ve47jhB_ZzFi_FVKtn9JfLx2bEjlQAoW9YenF-lS3HiYJmkZCZ4DIf52kZ0TCfeQCcQWwFUsFYpyJZWhRF6YXn6KfdJTjAvqP6zXASut/s200/The+Vampires+Assistant.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Its time for another awesome giveaway, don't you think?!<br /><br />Well, if you thought so, you got it!<br />Have you ever heard of the hit series, Cirque Du Freak? I have! Well, did you know it will soon be released in theatres? It will be coming out on October 23rd, and it is called <em>The Vampires Assistant</em>. Sounds awesome, doesn't it!<br /><br />Here is some more information if you are interested in learning more about the movie/book:<br /><br />Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, based on the popular series of books<br />by Darren Shan, is a fantasy-adventure about a teenager who unknowingly breaks a<br />200-year-old truce between two warring factions of vampires. Pulled into a<br />fantastic life of misunderstood sideshow freaks and grotesque creatures of the<br />night, one teen will vanish from the safety of a boring existence and fulfill<br />his destiny in a place drawn from nightmares.<br /><p>Book Info:</p><blockquote><p>3 Titles:<br />A LIVING NIGHTMARE * THE VAMPIRE’S ASSISTANT * TUNNELS OF<br />BLOOD<br />Do you love to be scared? Then don't miss the terrifying adventure<br />that<br />begins when Darren and his best friend, Steve, get tickets to the<br />CIRQUE DU<br />FREAK, a wonderfully bizarre and creepy freak show. Brace yourself<br />for thrills<br />and chills as the boys witness a parade of grotesque creatures<br />and face their<br />deepest fears by entering the darkest world of the vampire.<br />In the<br />blood-curdling tradition of Anne Rice and Stephen King, CIRQUE DU<br />FREAK will<br />have you shrieking for the next horror show!</p><br /><p>You can visit the site <a href="http://vampiresassistant.net/">here </a>or watch the action packed trailer by clicking <a href="http://www.youtube..com/watch?v=NeCuiJYo8zQ">this link </a><br /></p><p align="center">So are you interested yet? If not, keep reading! *Trust me*</p><br /><p align="center"><strong>How to Enter?<br /></strong>Since Cirque du Freak has caught much attention lately, you get the chance to chose your favorite Cirque du Freak t-shirt saying, by voting below! You must vote in order to be entered, and it will be tallied as one point. Once you have voted, let me know by commenting to this post, letting me know!<br />Also, those who are now following, will get 2 extra entries, once they vote on the shirt saying, and letting me know by commenting!</p><p align="center">New followers as of today? You get 1 extra point added once you vote! Just comment to let me know!</p><blockquote><p align="center"><strong>The Prize?</strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;">Two lucky winners will each receive a book set, complete with 3 books from the Cirque du Freak series! As well as a Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant Locker Mirror! Totally cool!</span></p><p align="center"><strong>1 Entry</strong> by Voting for the t-shirt saying below<br /><strong>An additional 2 entries</strong> for past followers<br /><strong>1 additional entry</strong> for new followers, as of today!<br /><strong>1 additional entry</strong> for blogging about this contest on your sidebar or blog post!<br /><br />Older Followers= 4 Entries if you did them all<br />Newer Followers as of today= 3 if you did them all!<br /><br />Want to become a fan of The Vampire's Assistant? Click<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheVampiresAssistant"> here</a> to become one, by following the facebook fan page!<br />Hurry! 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I feel terrible about not having a review posted for EVER. Its just that I have been super busy, and have been fighting a reading slump that never leaves.... I know, that has been the excuse for the longest time, but it's just that I haven't had the energy to read, even though that may sound ridiculous to some people, but I'm sure some of you understand what I am going through? <br /><br />So, the past couple days that big pile of review books that need to get read have been mocking me, to where I feel this heavy guilt build up every time I look at them (Sometimes I try so hard not to) I have decided to get at least 2 books read this weekend, and get back on track!<br /><br />My choices:<br />1) Jumping Off Swings<br />2) Maybe Hush Hush<br />or...Meridian...or Eyes Like Stars...<br /><br />Probably Jumping Off Swings and Eyes Like Stars/ Hush Hush....<br />Ugh, decisions!<br /><br />On the other hand, there will be a big contest/promotion being posted up tomorrow, so check back for that, and I am planning on getting my sidebars filled tonight, so they wont be so empty!<br />Thanks for being patient everyone! I greatly appreciate it!addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-65682168965464367372009-10-05T17:17:00.002-05:002009-10-05T17:20:57.551-05:00Winners Of The Max Ride Prize Pack Promo....Here is the moment you all have been waiting for...those of you that entered for the Prize Pack anyways! Thanks to Random.Org, It had chosen 2 lucky winners, to each receive a Maximum Ride Prize Pack!<br /><br />So, the winners..............<br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Lyndsey</span> and <span style="color:#cc33cc;">Raelenna</span>!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Congrats!!!!</span></strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Please, email me with your mailing address, so they can be shipped out to you!</span> And, I will be posting about another awesome promotion sometime this week, so stay tuned!</span></div>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-11875874537723296832009-10-01T22:38:00.003-05:002009-10-01T22:45:30.961-05:00Promtion and Review Update!Ok, so here are a few updates. I'm sorry I have been lacking on reviews. School and reading slumps don't mix well. But I'm finally pulling myself out of the horrible slump!! Yay! So expect some reviews being posted for sure!<br /><br />And my contest winners for the Max Ride Promotion will be posted tomorrow evening, so check back tomorrow to see If you were one of the lucky two!! Also, I have rounded up a few authors to kick off the Authors, We Know Your Secret 2010 Book Countdown. Unfortunately, I need some more time to get things prepared foe this new meme, and I apologize. If you are interested on learning more, I did a new post about it below.<br /><br />A new promotion will begin tomorrow as well, so check back!!!! It's going to be exciting! Thank you for being so patient with me! I am no long MIA! Woo hoo!addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-90630086884419807922009-09-28T17:16:00.003-05:002009-09-28T22:53:00.469-05:00Authors, We Know Your Secret: 2010 Book Countdown: Clearup!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0ujG2aRkvbHuGLVQ0STiJRNmJ6W_N9GVisBooKGAy1G6HVH5jqQx-v3vhYPTlYKsRiQchT9nrVLSN3c8XskBkCo2gi8inABgNFVzefWlCy7ZkLeedcaaoKq7BsxH3tbE_vC5OyNS9qNd/s1600-h/2010+book+countdown+pic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386732014104801634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0ujG2aRkvbHuGLVQ0STiJRNmJ6W_N9GVisBooKGAy1G6HVH5jqQx-v3vhYPTlYKsRiQchT9nrVLSN3c8XskBkCo2gi8inABgNFVzefWlCy7ZkLeedcaaoKq7BsxH3tbE_vC5OyNS9qNd/s200/2010+book+countdown+pic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Ok... So maybe i made things a <em></em>little<em></em> too complicated about my new meme! But dont worry! Im going to clear some things up in this post for you.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><u><strong>The Rules And Regulations:</strong></u></div><br /><div align="center"><em>1) Any blogger can participate, as well as any author and/or publisher that will have a 2010 Book Release.</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>2) You must post at least 1-2 times minimum for AWKYS (What to post, and such will be found at the next section)</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>3) You must fill out the participation form at the bottom of this post, if you are able to do this meme.</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>4) Please, post the image of this meme to your sidebar and/or blog post, leaving a link to THIS post where new bloggers can learn about this as well.</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>5) HAVE FUN!</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u>How It Works:</u></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Authors, We Know Your Secret is a 2010 Book Countdown, where you can ask permission from the author and/or publisher of your choice, who may have a 2010 book release, that you are looking forward to in 2010! If you have an author that has accepted this meme, you may either interview, host live chat, promote a giveaway-promotion, etc, to get there 2010 Release as far out as possible to other bloggers who may be interested. But once you get your author, would you please email me at <a href="mailto:reviewabook123@hotmail">reviewabook123@hotmail</a>, with the date your promoted author will be hosted on, so I could do a daily update of AWKYS around the blogosphere? Please include your blog name/link as well, so I could do an easy hyperlink to you. Authors, you can email bloggers to, if you want to be promoted for your 2010 Release. Just include some info on your book, so us bloggers can take some additional interest in your title. A trailer, summary, photo, additional info site links, your blog link, and possibly a teaser, would be some of the best options! </em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u>Posting:</u></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><em>Ok, so maybe you are too busy, or do not have an author/publisher to promote one week. THAT'S OK! I know how busy a schedule can get, so don't take this meme like a job or whatever. Its just for fun! Just let me know WHEN YOU HAVE AN AUTHOR to promote, so I can add the details to a daily/weekly scoop post on AWKYS! I plan for this meme to kick off October 1st, and I already have some authors pending their decisions, or who have already scheduled some dates! The sooner the better! If your author decides to let you promote their book by a giveaway- or swag giveaway, that's awesome! Please be sure to thank the authors, and let me know, so I could add those details in a post for you as well. The items you are giving away, and ending date would be great to add in as well.</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>This meme will end January 1st, 2010. I'm thinking about coming up with a Best Author-Book Choice poll, or something like that, to spice up the ending of the 1st Annual: AWKYS!</em></div><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center">So, does this clarify things a bit? Basically, it's kind of like Author In The Spotlight, with more promotion opportunities, as well as strictly 2010 Book Releases, and Upcoming Authors of 2010. And what do you think of the name for this meme? I kinda like it.... Please, remember to add the meme button to your sidebar, as well as the starting date and LINK TO THIS POST! Thank you so much, and if you have anymore unanswered questions, or comments, let my know via email or comment to this post. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Authors, are you interested? Email me as well, or a blogger who is taking part in this challenge!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><u>Sign Up Here:</u></strong></div><br /><div align="center"></div>**Instead, just leave your name, email, blog link, posting decisions, such as how often you think you'll post, etc. to a comment for this post!** </div><div> </div><div>[To copy image, just copy and paste into word document, then upload to sidebar, until I can get a link-to widget to make it easier and faster for you]</div>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-74718100762374176022009-09-28T15:58:00.002-05:002009-09-28T16:18:06.571-05:00Here are some upcoming awesome contests and promotions!!<br /><br />First off. I have a Max Ride Promotion going on now, and ending soon!<br /><br />My next promotion:<br />Cirque De Freak prize packs!!!!<br /><br />later promotions:<br />1 winner will receive 2 books by Amber Kizer: Meridian, and One Butt Cheek At A Time!<br />1 winner will receive a hardcover of Path Of A Hero!<br /><br />And there may be even more coming since my new meme will kick off October 1! Also if the posts I have made about the 2010 meme, didn't make sense. I Will make a clearer post tonight explaining it better!addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-30460566717435396662009-09-27T14:46:00.002-05:002009-09-27T15:17:01.424-05:00In my mailbox!IMM was started by the amazing Story Siren!!<br /><br />Here's what I received this weekend!<br /><br />The borrowed:<br />None<br /><br />The bought:<br />None (Haha I'm broke at the moment =O)<br /><br />The received:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiscxQcrITFvePkfVK6Mj-ZufSGqN18yA_CJ3eEqGC7a0scpGEBWuNNKcWFyGsmcLrV04MGaNZiI_rNL9D-IbYrtNPsJU6LeDaRMdFIBs2HZeMyDHz9N5fYhQ19rxXyHh_NMaU-YWybNdo/s320/furnace+lockdown+us.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiscxQcrITFvePkfVK6Mj-ZufSGqN18yA_CJ3eEqGC7a0scpGEBWuNNKcWFyGsmcLrV04MGaNZiI_rNL9D-IbYrtNPsJU6LeDaRMdFIBs2HZeMyDHz9N5fYhQ19rxXyHh_NMaU-YWybNdo/s320/furnace+lockdown+us.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>-<span style="font-weight:bold;">Lockdown</span> by Alexander Gordon Smith<br />Release Date: October 27, 2009<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Copy provided by- InGroup<br />Summary(Provided By Amazon)</span>-"Furnace Penitentiary: the world’s most secure prison for young offenders, buried a mile beneath the earth’s surface. Convicted of a murder he didn’t commit, sentenced to life without parole, “new fish” Alex Sawyer knows he has two choices: find a way out, or resign himself to a death behind bars, in the darkness at the bottom of the world. Except in Furnace, death is the least of his worries. Soon Alex discovers that the prison is a place of pure evil, where inhuman creatures in gas masks stalk the corridors at night, where giants in black suits drag screaming inmates into the shadows, where deformed beasts can be heard howling from the blood-drenched tunnels below. And behind everything is the mysterious, all-powerful warden, a man as cruel and dangerous as the devil himself, whose unthinkable acts have consequences that stretch far beyond the walls of the prison.<br />Together with a bunch of inmates—some innocent kids who have been framed, others cold-blooded killers—Alex plans an escape. But as he starts to uncover the truth about Furnace’s deeper, darker purpose, Alex’s actions grow ever more dangerous, and he must risk everything to expose this nightmare that’s hidden from the eyes of the world."<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://media.us.macmillan.com/jackets/258H/9780312535711.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 172px; height: 258px;" src="http://media.us.macmillan.com/jackets/258H/9780312535711.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Title: Dreamhunter<br />Author: Elizabeth Knox<br />Copy Provided By: InGroup<br />Summary (provided by Amazon)</span>: "Grade 5-9–Laura Hame and her cousin Rose, 14, live in a recognizable early-20th-century society, realistically portrayed but for one thing: the Place, discovered about 20 years earlier by Lauras father. It lies outside geographical boundaries, and only select people are able to enter and experience dreams there. These dreamhunters then perform their received dreams for large theater audiences, and those in attendance go to sleep and experience them. At the time of this story, dreams have become big business and are embroiled in issues of social control (especially the control of prisoners) and power politics. When Lauras father disappears, the girl takes enormous risks first to try to find him, and then to complete his mission. While the author leaves tantalizing clues throughout the novel, the plot moves slowly at first. However, patient readers will find themselves rewarded by the riveting action in the final third of the book. Relationships between the characters, especially Laura and Rose, are given center stage, but their interaction flags in the middle of the book. Particularly touching is the relationship between Laura and a golem-type creature sculpted out of sand in the magical world of the Place. Dry, unchanging, with nothing either fully living or dead, no wind or sounds, it is eerily suffused with atmosphere and powerfully portrayed. This novel, the first of a duet of books, concludes neither with a cliffhanger nor at the end, but in the middle of the action. It will appeal to lovers of fantasy set in the real world, who will eagerly await the resolution in the second volume.–Sue Giffard, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, New York City<br />Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. "<br /><br />This is the best week I've had so far lately, but I'm expecting more things coming my way, including some Hush Hush swag!! I am super excited for that! Also, expect a review in the next day or so! Please, comment and tell me what you think!<br /><br />I also have the first author lined up for the "Authors, We Know your Secret: 2010 Book Countdown" which will kick off October 1st! So stay tuned to the upcoming event you can participate in! It's going to be a blast!addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-2866684726600684672009-09-25T17:54:00.003-05:002009-09-25T18:04:13.122-05:00Weekend Reading List:To get back on track with my reviews, I'm planning on doing a weekend reading list!<br /><br />Books That Need To Be Reviewed:<br /><br />*Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick!<br />*Max by James Patterson (Click here to win 1 of 2 sets in my current promotion!)<br />*The Texicans by Nina Vida (AITS coming soon!)<br />*Praying For Snow by Jennifer Reynolds<br />*Her Strong Tower by Victoria King<br />*Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith**<br />*Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox**<br />*Meridian by Amber Kizer<br />*Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev<br />*Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles<br />*Rumer & Qix by Kathleen S. Wilson<br /><br />What I plan on finishing this weekend? Crazy list above huh?! haha!<br />**<strong>Jumping Off Swings</strong><br />**<strong>Hush Hush</strong>?<br />and maybe....<br />**<strong>Rumer & Qix</strong>.....<br /><br />That's my REVIEW pile! I still have to read all of the books I have bought yet! Trust me, you DON'T WANT to see that list! haha!<br /><br />I'm also going to be getting my blog organized, so I'll be online for a while! Email me at <a href="mailto:reviewabook123@yahoo.com">reviewabook123@yahoo.com</a> if you would like to chat! I'd love to chat with some other bloggers!<br /><br />Also, dont forget to read about my new Meme, "Authors, We Know Your Secret: 2010 Book Countdown!" Scroll down and check out some of the posts describing how this benefits authors, publishers, AND bloggers! It's going to be a blast, so sign up!addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-11518210248925371152009-09-24T22:00:00.003-05:002009-09-24T22:35:14.168-05:00"Authors, We Know Your Secret: 2010 Book Countdown" details!I've decided to stick with the name for my new 2010 book countdown meme to be "Authors, We Know Your Secret!" Do you like it? Also, if you are interested, the button for this new meme is posted on the sidebar, or below on the post explaining some things about this event...<br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384824622955600226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKthJsfDtwAPSyBVDmlV2dUl9tIAv9IN6wLug_kQcaUPb0S8HdP2pgi5tI4Vt-BaGbK41Svfr-KnLDEtZC8XHow1ED-FO9yQ9L5gABXFZI2I1wcrwPo7SfxULCmK0V5djGY5QEhyphenhyphenDG67p/s320/2010+book+countdown+pic.jpg" border="0" />Anyone can participate, once it <strong>begins on October 1st</strong>. Just sign up on the sign in sheet posted below, so I know who all is doing this as well.<br /><br /><strong>RULES:</strong><br />*You must promote an author/book that is coming out in 2010 at least 2 times a week or more, depending on your schedule. I understand if you cannot make a post, or there isn't enough time, but just let me know via email if you cannot make a post.<br /><br />*Email me once you get an author, so I can post about it on my blog, so everyone else knows who is interviewing/promoting who. (<strong>More Details Below</strong>)<br /><br />*If you are participating, please put the button with <strong>each AWKYS post</strong>, or to your sidebar with a link to <strong>THIS </strong>post.<br /><br />*2010 Book Countdown will <strong>end January 1st, 2010</strong>!<br /><br /><strong>Email me to schedule a post:</strong><br />*please provide your blog link, date for interview, Person(s) being interviewed, any type of giveaway as well as special offers being added to your AWKYS post. Please, let me know at least 2 days in advanced when you have an interview/promotion set up regarding AWKYS 2010 countdown. I would love for you to do this so I can post about your blog post and get the authors, as well as you, more views.<br /><br />Does this post make sense? If not, tell me to clarify better! More details coming soon!<br /></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">BONUS TIME!!!:</span></strong></p><p align="center">Those of you who spread the word on this new meme by linking, and giving the title, plus the button, will each receive an extra entry to my Max Ride Promotion! Please, let me know by commenting to this post, that you have done so. You must have entered the contest first, before receiving any bonus points. If you have not yet entered, please read the post carefully <a href="http://reviewabook123.blogspot.com/2009/09/maximum-ride-max-prize-pack-promotion.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><strong>*</strong>Post to sidebar, or blog post<br /><strong>*</strong>Include: Button<em><span style="font-size:78%;">(<p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384824622955600226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKthJsfDtwAPSyBVDmlV2dUl9tIAv9IN6wLug_kQcaUPb0S8HdP2pgi5tI4Vt-BaGbK41Svfr-KnLDEtZC8XHow1ED-FO9yQ9L5gABXFZI2I1wcrwPo7SfxULCmK0V5djGY5QEhyphenhyphenDG67p/s320/2010+book+countdown+pic.jpg" border="0" />),</span></em><br />*Title (Authors, We Know Your Secret: 2010 Book Countdown),<br />*Link to THIS post, <strong>and/or</strong> this summary: "<em>If you are interested in learning more about the undiscovered 2010 YA book releases, or want your book promoted, then go Here(Link to this post)"</em></p><p align="center"><strong>Comment once you have done so, leaving your link to the post, or sidebar.</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><br /></strong>PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ON THIS NEW MEME!<br />AUTHORS, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, EMAIL ME AT <a href="mailto:REVIEWABOOK123@YAHOO.COM">REVIEWABOOK123@YAHOO.COM</a><br />BLOGGERS, EMAIL, OR SIGN UP WITH THE SHEET ON THE LAST POST, LETTING ME KNOW YOU ARE DOING THIS MEME!</p>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-13080082520839481842009-09-23T19:26:00.006-05:002009-09-23T23:03:05.453-05:00New Meme Button + WOWHey everyone! I have a button for my new 2010 book countdown Meme! And I think I came up with a name for it as well: Authors, We Know Your Secret! 2010 Book Countdown. What do you think?! I love it! If you have a better idea, let me know!<br /><br />Here is one of the few buttons I will create for you to post on your blog to help spread the word! And I'm still coming up with the whole MeMe, so please be patient! I am planning on starting this on October 1st, so bloggers, please do your part by spreading the word to other bloggers, or even authors if you'd like! I'd really appreciate it! So, here is the button (also posted on my sidebar):<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384824622955600226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKthJsfDtwAPSyBVDmlV2dUl9tIAv9IN6wLug_kQcaUPb0S8HdP2pgi5tI4Vt-BaGbK41Svfr-KnLDEtZC8XHow1ED-FO9yQ9L5gABXFZI2I1wcrwPo7SfxULCmK0V5djGY5QEhyphenhyphenDG67p/s320/2010+book+countdown+pic.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>So what do you think?! I kinda like it!<br />And bloggers?! Please, let me know if you'd like to participate in this meme by signing up below, or commenting to this post! I'd love to send out info to you all to keep you updated! And remember! Spread the word about this!</p><p>If you have no idea what I am talking about, please refer <a href="http://reviewabook123.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-meme-for-bloggers-authors-and.html">here</a> for some details on this new Meme!</p><p>As for my WOW pick:</p><p>TITLE: Bleeding Violet<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W6p4LYGN3Qc/ShsdJ9GhCaI/AAAAAAAAAIA/cbAOHD-dLS8/s320/BC_1416986189.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W6p4LYGN3Qc/ShsdJ9GhCaI/AAAAAAAAAIA/cbAOHD-dLS8/s320/BC_1416986189.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>AUTHOR: Dia Reeves<br />PUBLISHER: Simon Pulse<br />RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2010</p><p>SUMMARY (provided by Amazon.com): <em>"Love can be a dangerous thing....<br />Hanna simply wants to be loved. With a head plagued by hallucinations, a medicine cabinet full of pills, and a closet stuffed with frilly, violet dresses, Hanna's tired of being the outcast, the weird girl, the freak. So she runs away to Portero, Texas in search of a new home.<br />But Portero is a stranger town than Hanna expects. As she tries to make a place for herself, she discovers dark secrets that would terrify any normal soul. Good thing for Hanna, she's far from normal. As this crazy girl meets an even crazier town, only two things are certain: Anything can happen and no one is safe. "</em></p><p>Awesome right?! Haha I know! It sounds very interesting, unique, and mysterious, AND a YA hit! I hope I could host the Author for my new meme to help promote this book, even though it probably will be big without the help of me. I also read that the majority of the buyers for this book, also bought Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick!!! (review coming soon)... I cannot wait for this! Expect a countdown for Bleeding Violet to be posted to my sidebar soon! What do you think?</p><p align="center"><br />MeMe Sign Up: Authors/Bloggers/Publishers<br /></p><br /><iframe marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?key=tapbFkkOEPSZnWT34jIEKsA" frameborder="0" width="400" height="1341">Loading...</iframe>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-29339593898268698992009-09-20T12:39:00.007-05:002009-09-22T20:38:06.619-05:00New Meme for bloggers, authors, and publishers!!<div>I know what new meme I'm going to do, but please tell me if there is already something out there similar that has been created in the past! I'm not trying to steal your Wonderful ideas!<br /><br />So since 2010 seems to be getting nearer I thought Id start a 2010 book countdown, since there has been a great deal of books every one is looking forward to next year... So... Why not do a countdown type thing that gives authors a chance to get their book even more publicity before it's due publishing date in 2010? Publishers, you can do your part as well by promoting your company by giving exclusives, special offers, Interviews and updates to keep bloggers on track with your upcoming releases!!<br />Bloggers? Have a book you want to share with the rest of the book community you think will be a hit? Then email me with the title, publisher, release date, summary, and maybe even a teaser or book trailer if possible! Maybe I could even come up with an interview we could do to share your thoughts and opinions on your pick!<br /><br />The process? Hmmmm.. Everyday would be pretty hard to keep up with, along with the fact that I might not be able to get upcoming releases to fill in the next several months. Maybe, once I get started and see if any authors or publishers start asking me to promote them, then I could do this more often. So I may just post every other day or every 3 days until things get sorted out.<br /><br />Buttons for this meme will be available for others to use for their sidebars to help spread the word to others who may be interested as well. I will post a poll asking what you think about this meme either below this post or on the sidebar where you can share your opinion!<br /><br />Authors or publishers please dont hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:reviewabook123@yahoo.com">reviewabook123@yahoo.com</a> if you would be interested in being scheduled for a certain time. I will try and make it work! Also, please include some useful and interesting info on your book if you are offering for me to </div> promote your release.<br /><br />Is this new meme making sence? And what should it be called?......addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-86597714044719301992009-09-14T19:59:00.005-05:002009-09-19T17:10:42.475-05:00Friends Of The Library info!Hey everyone! Several things: a review will be coming in very soon, so don't give up on me now, and my Max Promotion will be running until October 1st! I am sending out emails to some book bloggers to spread the news, so you are most likely to get one very soon! Also, expect several memes and a new one created by me, this week!<br /><br />But the reason for this post is very important!<br />I have been informed through email by Jessica that there is an awesome book directory you can find online. Not only books are there but magazines, CDs, etc! I guess instead of it being explained by me, which can get confusing? Here, just read the email that was sent to me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5251390/303305-main_Full.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5251390/303305-main_Full.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />"All across the nation, many Friends of the Library organizations hold book sales that feature cheap books that were either donated or removed from circulation. Typically these sales sell books, CDs, magazines, and DvD's for rock bottom prices. A typical sale will sell most of their items for under 3 dollars.<br /><br />Being charity organizations, these Friends of the Library organizations often have limited resources to advertise and promote their sales. As such, many people are never made aware of the excellent deals they are missing within their own communities. That's where booksalemanager.com comes ins. We are attempting to bridge the gap between Organizations looking to more effectively advertise their sale, and people looking to find more places to get good deals on books and media.<br /><br />Friends of the Library organizations and other non-profit groups can freely advertise their sale on our site. Our site currently has 2500 active listings, and we have been adding over 100 everyday.<br /><br />People looking to find sales can use our powerful search tools to find these sales. They can search by state, zip code, sale size, and date ranged. Furthermore, people can create an account and save sales to their calendar to help them better track the sales they want to go to. You can also sign up for notifications to be emailed when a new sale in your area is listed, or a reminder email a few days before the sales on your calendar so you don’t ever miss a sale you want to attend.<br /><br />I believe book sales are a great way to find bargain books and media while at the same time supporting the local libraries and non profits we all know and love. It's a total win-win."<br /><br />Very informant I'd say! So what do you think? Awesome and money saving right?! It definitely is a win-win! Thanks Jessica!addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-52217177375068456842009-09-10T19:23:00.012-05:002009-09-15T19:32:33.881-05:00Maximum Ride: Max Prize Pack Promotion! Must READ!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTi2rdVRLgJ70M2wG51jnyfMO0oA3A2IcbifQY9pJ6tIHNOz-ArayV57jAY4ptWqfIoMJ5l2inzKfDpmZVbsnwRl6ij68yfm0rlabzZ6agXX0CW5k5VrHhpncMwfM9UWlAtOKwmFAwBTC/s1600-h/Max_A_MaximumRideNovel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379997242023512850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 135px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTi2rdVRLgJ70M2wG51jnyfMO0oA3A2IcbifQY9pJ6tIHNOz-ArayV57jAY4ptWqfIoMJ5l2inzKfDpmZVbsnwRl6ij68yfm0rlabzZ6agXX0CW5k5VrHhpncMwfM9UWlAtOKwmFAwBTC/s200/Max_A_MaximumRideNovel.jpg" border="0" /></a>Yes, you read the title right! I am going to be hosting a HUGE Maximum Ride Prize Pack Promotion here at reviewabook123, all thanks to Dina Vathis! Thank you! And guess what?! There will be 2 winners that will each receive a prize pack with 8 books per pack! <div>I AM SO EXCITED!<br /></div><div><strong>The (2) Winners Will Both Recieve Each Of The Following:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqFdqcArDtNRwFzSNqqQGIdu-Webk30wZ_CfBZEvbiJYe-LoQD4tPPEB8wX6_mB__GgcxrNXyeTG8tFyAfIs8eQjaGMMJbi88BDbai7ZZvDt32HH95Ktb3AVjUyVQfwcqzQompznWi1yW/s1600-h/MAX_PrizePack_Image_lores.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379988837715402098" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 196px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUqFdqcArDtNRwFzSNqqQGIdu-Webk30wZ_CfBZEvbiJYe-LoQD4tPPEB8wX6_mB__GgcxrNXyeTG8tFyAfIs8eQjaGMMJbi88BDbai7ZZvDt32HH95Ktb3AVjUyVQfwcqzQompznWi1yW/s200/MAX_PrizePack_Image_lores.jpg" border="0" /></a></strong></div><div><u>Maximum Ride: Max (paperback)<br />Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment (paperback)<br />Maximum Ride: School’s Out – Forever (paperback)<br />Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports (paperback)<br />Maximum Ride: The Final Warning (paperback)<br />Maximum Ride: Manga (paperback)<br />The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (paperback)<br />Daniel X: Watch the Skies (hardcover)</u><br /></div><div></div><div align="center"><u>First things first</u>: </div><span style="font-size:130%;"><blockquote><span style="font-size:100%;color:#000000;">ENTER TO WIN A SET OF JAMES PATTERSON PAGETURNERS!<br />MAXIMUM<br />RIDE – IF SHE LIVES, THE WORLD LIVES, IT’S THAT SIMPLE.<br /><br />Read “MAX”<br />- the newest book in the bestselling Maximum Ride<br />series.<br />On sale in paperback 09/01/09!<br />Still reeling from their most recent<br />adventure, Maximum Ride and the rest of the flock must head out to sea to<br />uncover the secret behind a brand new series of disasters—fish are dying off the<br />coast of Hawaii , hundreds of ships are being destroyed. As if that<br />weren’t enough, they’re also being tracked by a criminal mastermind with, oh<br />yeah, an army of mercenaries. Can the flock save themselves and the<br />ocean, and the world, from utter destruction?<br /></span></blockquote></span><div><br /></div><div align="center"><u><strong>**The Fine Print: IMPORTANT!**</strong></u> </div><blockquote><p><em>The Maximum Ride: Max Promotion is open to legal US residents who are at least<br />13 years of age as of August 24, 2009. There will be two prizes for each<br />Promotion. Each prize consists of the following eight (8) books: Maximum<br />Ride: Max (paperback); Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment (paperback); Maximum<br />Ride: School’s Out – Forever (paperback); Maximum Ride: Saving the World and<br />Other Extreme Sports (paperback); Maximum Ride: The Final Warning (paperback);<br />Maximum Ride: Manga (paperback); The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (paperback); and<br />Daniel X: Watch the Skies (hardcover). The approximate retail value of<br />each prize is $72.00. Winners will be confirmed on or about September 28,<br />2009 by email. Prizes will only be shipped to confirmed winners with<br />addresses in the US . Prizes will be shipped within 30 days after a selected<br />entrant is confirmed as a winner.<br /></em><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff9900;">JAMES PATTERSON</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">MAXIMUM RIDE: MAX (Paperback Release)<br /></span><span style="color:#33cc00;">ONLINE BOOK CONTEST</span></span></p></em></blockquote><div>Entrants who follow and post promotion on their sidebar and/or blog post will earn an extra entry! Please, fill out all of the required information below in the entry box, and you will be entered for your chance to win 1 of 2 prize packs!</div><div align="center"><strong><u>Contest ends October 1st!<br /></div></u></strong><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div><iframe style="WIDTH: 645px; HEIGHT: 865px" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?key=tqsVf8re0VZhlx4TFqV5z4w" frameborder="0" width="645" height="957">Loading...</iframe></div>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2360097297046205821.post-52076867062150203402009-09-09T18:19:00.003-05:002009-09-09T23:01:51.039-05:00Waiting On Wednesday<div><br /><br /><div>This week, there are so many books that I am looking forward to, I just couldnt post one. And I guess it's alright, since I havent done a WOW post as often as I should... </div><br /><blockquote><br /><p><a href="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/37180000/37184088.JPG"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 122px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/37180000/37184088.JPG" border="0" /></a>Title: <u>Perfect Mistake (Privlege #3)</u><br />Author: <u>Kate Brian</u><br />Pub. Date: <u>Oct. 27, 2009</u><br /><strong><u>Summary: </u></strong><em>"Kate Brian's Beautiful Disaster brings Ariana Osgood back into the life she is accustomed to, the only questions is, what will she do to hold onto it "</em></p><br /><br /><p><strong><u>Why this one? </u></strong>Duh! Kate Brian of course! She is one of my most favortite authors ever, and Private/Privlege series has to be the top selling series! Awesome job Kate!</p></blockquote><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><blockquote><br /><div><a href="http://assets3.snsassets.com/images/books/9781416984702.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 127px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px" alt="" src="http://assets3.snsassets.com/images/books/9781416984702.jpg" border="0" /></a>Title: <u>Scandal (Private Series)</u><br /></div><br /><div>Author: <u>Kate Brian</u><br /></div><br /><div>Pub. Date: <u>March 9, 2010 (Make it come faster please!)</u><br /></div><br /><div><strong><u>Summary: </u></strong><em>"Kate Brian's Private series gets even better when Reed returns from her horrific vacation. "</em></div><br /><br /><p><strong><u>Why this one? </u></strong>Wow! Another book being published by Kate Brian! Though, I havent finished the series yet, I am glad that there is one more being added so it wont end as fast! (yes, it's that good of a series!) Maybe I could snag an ARC?</p><br /><br /><div></div></blockquote></div>addicted readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11336790621003182962noreply@blogger.com0