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The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos Publication Date March 24th, 2010 Published By Obsidian Mountain Publishing Paperback, 240 Pages Source: LaFemmeReaders Book Tour Summary from Goodreads: "To be normal, sixteen-year-old Julia Parker would shed her empathic gift in a second. Life has been difficult since her mother's mysterious disappearance ten years earlier - an event she witnessed, but can't remember. Julia's situation becomes more complicated after a near death experience from a blood thirsty stalker. As high school students go missing it is clear there is a connection to her own experience--past and present. Someone has to stop the madness and a chance encounter with a creepy psychic foretells that only Julia is the key to stopping the madness, but it may require the life of the one she loves." My Review: **** = 4 Stars I'm confident that most, if not all fans of vampire YA literature will enjoy this book. Brenda puts a great spin on the typical ...

The much talked about Across the Universe by Beth Revis is being released in just 3 months (or something like that)! How would you like to win yourself an ARC?! Well, now you can! I've got a copy that I snagged from NY Comic Con and you can win it! I have so many leave a comment to enter contests going on and I wanted to switch things up. To enter this contest, you have to create a haiku, or a poem with three lines, 5 syllables, then 7 then 5. Here's an example just in case you have no frakking clue what I'm talking about: This book is awesome You know you really want it Go write your Haiku! Bam! It's that simple!   You can write it on anything you like, but I would to see your enthusiasm for this book! Only one Haiku per person to enter pleaseeee! I don't usually do international contests because shipping is so much but I know a lot of people want this, so international it is! (If you really can't figure out how to do this, leave a list with your thre...

The trailer for Matched, by Ally Condie, was released earlier this week. You may have seen it already, and even you have, go ahead and watch it a second and third time, because it is that awesome. You know what is even more awesome than the trailer?? The book. One of my top three favorite books of this year. I am already DYING for the second which won't be out for over a year... *sulks* Anways watch the trailer.. it was fantastically made! Also: The cover for Demonglass was released this week as well. This book was. OMG. AMAZING. Rachel did not disappoint in any way and I want HH3. Right. Now. Yes, well anyways here is the gorgeous cover. For those of you that haven't had the chance to read this, Brent over at Naughty Book Kitties is hosting a cover remake contest for this, and the winner will get a Demonglass arc. Go check out the link for more details! Sherry <3

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi over at  The Story Siren , that was inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie. So I haven't done one of these in quite some time, so no, this isn't just one weeks worth of books... more like a months worth. =P From New York Comic Con: The Host by Stephenie Meyer The Left Hand of God by Paul Hoffman Across the Universe by Beth Revis*****(SQUEEE) Bloodthirsty by Flynn Meaney(signed) The Scorch Trials by James Dashner Department Nineteen by Will Hill Mermaid by Carolyn Turgeon Eona by Alison Goodman- 3 Chapter Sample Vampire Taxonomy by Meredith Woerner Rotters by Daniel Kraus Throat by R.A Nelson & a bunch of swag that's still not unpacked o_O (Special thanks to all the awesome publishing companies at NYCC!) Purchased by me: Nomansland by Lesley Hauge Chaos Walking by Patrick Ness Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan(signed) Won: Freefall by Mindi Scott(signed) Not Pictured: Magic Eight Ba...

Beautiful Dead: Arizona by Eden Maguire was recently rereleased by Sourcebooks, so today I am giving away a paperback copy, courtesty of Sourcebooks! Summary from Goodreads: "There's been no sign of the Beautiful Dead for weeks. Darina achingly misses Phoenix all over again. But surely he will return with the rest of the Beautiful Dead as so much still remains unresolved. It's been ten months since Arizona drowned in Hartmann Lake. Suicide, it would seem. But something doesn't add up. Drowning herself in a hidden - away lake does not sound like strong, confident, Arizona: Ellerton High School's high-maintenance drama queen. Darina needs to help Arizona the way she helped Jonas. But time is running out..." US/Canada Only! Sorry International followers! :( Just fill out this form to enter! Good luck! Sherry <3

I'm lucky enough to get to do another review for CSN. They really do have great products at great prices and there are hundreds of things to choose from. Drop leaf tables to car seats and so much more. I'm on the lookout for a new bookshelf... possibly this one: Sherry <3

So this past weekend was New York Comic Con, so my mom and I trekked down to the city to spend the day there with my bestest Eleni! I'm just gonna post a few pics for you all. Here is a pic of Eleni and I, and then my Mom and I. This was an awesome comic billboard that was outside. It was huge, like bigger than my house huge. This was some dude as Edward Scissorhands, and it was my absolute favorite costume of the day. If you don't know who Edward Scissorhands is, then go rent it. Now. This is that scary guy from predator. Gross, but cool costume!   The first pic is of Stan Lee, the co-creator of Spiderman. The next pic is of Ne-Yo. My Mom, Eleni and I all got his autograph. It was awesome! :D I got this book there that made the whole trip extra awesome since I've been DYING to read it. I also snagged an arc of The Scorch Trials by James Dashner, a signed copy of Bloodthirsty by Flynn Meaney, a signed copy of First Drop of Crimson by Jeannine Frost(who is...

I Now Pronounce You Someone Else By: Erin McCahan Publication Date: June 1st, 2010 Published By: Arthur A. Levine Books Hardcover, 272 Pages Source: From publication company for Blog Tour Summary from Goodreads: "Seventeen-year-old Bronwen Oliver doesn't just want a family. She has one of those, and there's nothing terribly wrong with them apart from bickering grandparents, an image-obsessed mother and a brother she describes simply as Jesus. But there's no natural sense of connection between Bronwen and her family, leaving her with the belief -- and the hope -- that she was switched at birth, that she was never supposed to be Bronwen Oliver but someone else entirely. When she begins dating college senior Jared Sondervan, she finds herself thoroughly embraced by the loving family she has always wanted and does not hesitate to say yes when Jared proposes on her 18th birhday. Plans for the Perfect Beach Wedding before her junior year of college become plans for the P...

Here is where you will link your reviews for Harry Potter books 1, 4 & 7 during the Harry Potter Extravaganza Event. Please make sure you are entering your link in the correct Mr. Linky ! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone I will be adding a Mr. Linky for books 4 & 7 shortly! Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Sherry<3

So for my part in the Tyger, Tyger blog tour for Teen Book Scene I did a character interview. Well im unconvential in my ways and since I wanted to ask multiple characters questions, I decided to ask five characters one question each, instead of asking one character five questions! Without further adeiu, I give you my multiple character interview! ~~~~~ Aiden: Singing is a huge part of your life. What is your favorite song to sing, and what is your favorite song to listen to? My favorite song to sing is, “Aiden is the hero.” I make up the words when I hear music. I like to listen to old songs, guy songs, not princess songs. There’s always a song around me. Like in the movies, when the music tells you things about what’s about to happen. I listen to it, and that’s how I know what to sing. Tonight, I want my Dad to sing the monsters away before I go to sleep, because I keep hearing, Bad Moon Rising http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BmEGm-mraE&feature=related My dad will make it...

Sorry for the major delay in announcing winners! I won't make you guys wait since you already had to wait like a week and a half. All of the winners were randomly selected. You will all be emailed tomorrow but if you want to send me an email tonight if you see this, feel free! Winner of Signed copy of Scars by Cheryl Rainfield is - Natalie(Mindful Musings) Winner of The Rise of Renegade X by Chelsea Campbell is - Brooke(texas_gal) Winner of $75 CSN giveaway is - Emily(wilowraven) Congrats guys! If you didn't win, no worries! Lots of contests coming up soon so stay tuned! Sherry <3

Tyger, Tyger By Kersten Hamilton Publication Date November 15th, 2010 Pubished By Clarion Books(Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Childrens Books) Source: Book Expo America Summary from Goodreads: "Teagan Wylltson's best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatures--goblins, shape-shifters, and beings of unearthly beauty but terrible cruelty--are hunting Teagan. Abby is always coming up with crazy stuff, though, so Teagan isn't worried. Her life isn't in danger. In fact, it's perfect. She's on track for a college scholarship. She has a great job. She's focused on school, work, and her future. No boys, no heartaches, no problems. Until Finn Mac Cumhaill arrives. Finn's a bit on the unearthly beautiful side himself. He has a killer accent and a knee-weakening smile. And either he's crazy or he's been haunting Abby's dreams, because he's talking about goblins, too . . . and about being The Mac Cumhaill, born to fight all goblin-kind. Finn kn...

It's time for the first giveaway in our Harry Potter Extravaganza! What can you win!? Movie #1: Harry Potter & The Sorcerers Stone How do you win?! It's easy! All you have to do is leave a comment to enter! But wait, you can get extra entries by taking this quiz (leave the name you comment with so I know who to give points too!) ! It consists of trivia from the first movie, and however many you get right will be your total number of extra entries. You don't have to take the quiz to enter, so if you don't want to, simply leave a comment with your email address! I will get the quiz results in my email and will add the extra entries to your other entires once the giveaway is over! You can also get extra entries by spreading the word about this giveaway, up to three times(a tweet or retweet only counts once, you can add it to your sidebar, announce it in a blog post, whatever you want)! Make sure you leave any appropriate links with your comment! No matter wha...

It's finally time to get this party started! What originally started as an idea for some of us bloggers to reread the HP series before the release of Part One of the 7th movie, it quickly transformed into a month long event, consisting of 17 bloggers, and will include numerous things such as reviews, character spotlights, trivia, giveaways and much more! What kind of giveaways you ask? Well there will be a giveaway of each book or movie that has already been released, as well as some other books from the Harry Potter world, and a box set of the books! Make sure you check out these blogs throughtout the month to learn all about our classes, favorite characters, favorite quotes and so much more! 10/1 Flipping Pages for All Ages 10/2 Flipping Pages for All Ages 10/3 A Girl Reads 10/4 A Girl Reads 10/5 The Zen Leaf 10/6 Consumed By Books 10/7 Good Books and Good Wine 10/8 The Serpentine Library 10/9 The Serpentine Library 10/10 Good Books and Good Wine 10/11 Chick Lo...