Cindy S.

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(Review) Diary of a Mad Fat Girl

Cindy S. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2012, 2:59 pm
Title: Diary of a Mad Fat Girl Author: Stephanie McAfee Pub Date: February 2012 Publisher: Penguin Pages:356 Source: I received a finished copy of the book from Penguin USA for an honest review. About The Book: Graciela "Ace" Jones is mad-mad at her best fri...
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(Meme) It's Monday, What are you reading? The 6th Edition on the 6th Day of February

Cindy S. posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 7:48 pm
One of my favorite bloggers Sheila from Book Journey is the host of this weekly meme. If you haven't checked out Sheila's blog yet then what are you waiting for. I love reading Sheila's blog because she covers it all and I always end up walking away like I get to know Sheila a little more from...
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(Reading Challenge) Women of the Otherworld Series

Cindy S. posted an article on - Feb 5, 2012, 8:54 pm
As you can probably tell I haven't signed up for an reading challenges this year and that is because quite honestly I have to admit that I suck at them big time. Although this time I am determined to make this work (since I have a few of these titles on my shelf) and help out my awesome blogg...
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The Mailbox post

Cindy S. posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 7:36 pm
Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists. Mailbox Monday is originally hosted by Marcia from A girl and her b...
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(Meme) On My Wishlist

Cindy S. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 7:57 pm
It's been awhile since I have done an On My Wishlist post. If you are new to my blog I should let you know that On My Wishlist that is hosted by Book Chick City. If you haven't checked out her blog yet then you really should. I am trying to think when the last time I did an On My Wishlist post...
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A Month Of Letters

Cindy S. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 10:01 am
One of my favorite bloggers, Heidi from YA Bibliophile mentioned this in her blog post today and it sounds like this could be alot of fun. Can you remember the last time that you actually got a letter in the mail? In the actual mailbox and not an email? I think for me the last time would...
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I am in February's Book Blogger Spotlight

Cindy S. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 2:05 pm
I just got an email from Simon & Schuster Canada saying that I was being featured as February's Book Blogger Spotlight this month. YAY!!! It was truly an honored to be asked to take part and I had so much fun answering the questions. If you are interested please take a look and let me know wha...
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(Review) Spin (repost)

Cindy S. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 9:05 am
TITLE: Spin AUTHOR: Catherine McKenzie PUB DATE: February 7th, 2012 (US release date) January 9, 2010(Canadian release date) PAGES: 419 ABOUT THE BOOK: Katie Sandford has just gotten an interview at her favourite music magazine, The Line. It's the chance of a lif...
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(meme) It's Monday! What are you reading? 5th edition

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 7:22 am
One of my favorite bloggers Sheila from Book Journey is the host of this weekly meme. If you haven't checked out Sheila's blog yet then what are you waiting for. I love reading Sheila's blog because she covers it all and I always end up walking away like I get to know Sheila a little more from...
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A Month of Letters (UPDATE Please Read)

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 9:49 pm
I just wanted to make this quick post as an UPDATED post. I just updated the form to now include a blog URL if you filled in the form already do you think you could put in the comments your blog URL (the first post about this challenge) or email it to me at cindysloveofbooksarc(at)gmail(dot)...
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A month of Letters

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 9:14 pm
One of my favorite bloggers, Heidi from YA Bibliophile mentioned this in her blog post today and it sounds like this could be alot of fun. Can you remember the last time that you actually got a letter in the mail? In the actual mailbox and not an email? I think for me the last time would...
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The Mailbox Post

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 28, 2012, 10:04 am
Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists. Mailbox Monday is originally hosted by Marcia from A girl and her b...
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It's Monday! What are you reading? 4th edition

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 8:43 pm
One of my favorite bloggers Sheila from Book Journey is the host of this weekly meme. If you haven't checked out Sheila's blog yet then what are you waiting for. I love reading Sheila's blog because she covers it all and I always end up walking away like I get to know Sheila a little more from...
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Glymm Box January Edition

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 7:57 am
I am super excited at how fast my January Glymm box came this month. I got a email January 13th and it arrived January 17th. I think this is the first time I ever received it so quickly considering I am in the same city (Montreal) that it ships from. So for me we started off on the right foot....
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The Mailbox Post

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 6:41 am
Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists. Mailbox Monday is originally hosted by Marcia from A girl and her b...
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Brand New Series In Books

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 10:57 am
I am always on the hunt for interesting and exciting books for Michael and I stumbled upon these on Friday. It sounds like a great series for Michael that I am thinking about getting them for him because I am sure he would enjoy these books. Here is a description about the books: Like an...
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(Guest Post) Joel M. Andre

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 19, 2012, 6:17 am
Today I am taking part in Partners In Crimes blog tour and I am honored to have Joel M. Andre stop by to guest post for me today. Thanks so much Joel for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do this for me and my readers. Most people who do a Google search on me will find an endless supply ...
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Two Funny videos I discovered today

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 11:13 am
One of my daily rituals is always to head to facebook before anything else to see what is going one with my friends. Usually they post something interesting or funny and this morning on facebook one of my friends posted this video: I guess this can relate to any of us bloggers and I admit tha...
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(Review) Canal House Cooking Volume 7

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 17, 2012, 9:37 am
Title: Canal House Cooking Volume 7 La Dolce Vita Authors: Melissa Hamilton & christopher Hirsheimer Pub Date: January 2012 Publisher: Canal House Pages: 128 Source: I received a copy of this from Andrews McMeel Publishing for a honest and sincere review. Thank You And...
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It's Monday! What are you reading? (meme) #3

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2012, 8:14 pm
One of my favorite bloggers Sheila from Book Journey is the host of this weekly meme. If you haven't checked out Sheila's blog yet then what are you waiting for. I love reading Sheila's blog because she covers it all and I always end up walking away like I get to know Sheila a little more from...
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The Mailbox Post

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 14, 2012, 7:41 am
This weeks mailbox is a little different because I started the week off by picking up a gift basket that I won from a local radio station here in Montreal, 92.5 The Beat.  It was a Van Houtte's coffee basket as you will see shortly. I also was lucky enough to meet the announcers of the...
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(contest) Win a Kindle Fire + more Day 2 (#epickindlegiveaway)

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 6:19 pm
Want to win a Kindle Fire? Authors Aiden James, Scott Nicholson, J. R. Rain, and H.T. Night are teaming up Jan. 11-13 to give away $1,000 in prizes, including four Kindle Fires, $200 in Amazon gift cards, and 45 free Kindle books. There are several ways to enter during Jan. 12-13: Share this bl...
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(Contest) Win a Kindle Fire + more (#epickindlegiveaway) Day 1

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 11, 2012, 10:06 am
I was recently asked if I wanted to be a part of the Epic Kindle Fire give away and I thought about it and I decided that sure why not. Cindy's Love of Books is one of many blogs taking part in this epic give away. I will be posting something over the next three days some info and some free ki...
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(Review) Shatter Me

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 10, 2012, 8:54 pm
Title: Shatter Me Author: Tahereh Mafi Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: 338 Pub Date: November 2011 Source: I received a finished copy from the publisher for my honest review. About the book: Juliette hasn’t touched anyone in exactly 264 days. The last tim...
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It's Monday! What are you reading? (meme) #2

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 9, 2012, 8:06 pm
One of my favorite bloggers Sheila from Book Journey is the host of this weekly meme. If you haven't checked out Sheila's blog yet then what are you waiting for. I love reading Sheila's blog because she covers it all and I always end up walking away like I get to know Sheila a little more from...
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The Mailbox Post

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 6, 2012, 1:28 pm
Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists. Mailbox Monday is originally hosted by Marcia from A girl and her books a...
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January Julep Box

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 5, 2012, 9:21 pm
Today I got my very first Julep box and I have to say WOW! I was really impressed. What is Julep you asked? Well as a Julep Maven, you will have access to the hottest trends in nail color and the latest Mani Care and Pedi Care products - delivered right to your doorstep, just like the be...
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(Review) Never Eighteen

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 4, 2012, 7:12 pm
Title: Never EighteenAuthor: Megan Bostic Paperback (Trade paperback):204 pages Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Thomas Allen & Son Ltd Pub Date: January 4th, 2012 Source: I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book from the publisher for my ho...
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Product Review

Cindy S. posted an article on - Jan 3, 2012, 4:24 pm
I have once again been given the chance to do another product review for EdenFantasys. Since the last time I did one (you can click HERE to see that review) you can see that have branched out with adding a whole bunch of new products. Yes its still an adult shop but you can also find so much m...
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(Guest Post) Lilian Duval

Cindy S. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 11:21 am
Today I am honored to have Lilian Duval guest posting today at Cindy's Love of Books. Lilian Duval is the author of You Never Know: Tales of Tobias, An Accidental Lottery Winner. About The Book: What happens when an ordinary person becomes extraordinary? Tobias starts out in life much ...
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Happy Halloween

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 2:21 pm
Happy Halloween Everyone.copyright 2010, Cindy (Cindy's Love Of Books) If you are reading this on a blog or website other than Cindy's Love Of Books or via a feedreader, this content has been stolen and used without permission.
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I am guesting posting today...

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 2:16 pm
Today I am honored to be guest posting at Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf for her and Paper Cut Reviews Feast of Screams event. I have only met Lucy from Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf recently and I consider her a dear friend so I was truly honored when she allowed me to do this for her. So if you h...
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(Meme) On My Wishlist

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 9:41 am
Its been awhile since I have done a On My Wishlist post and I thought today would be a good day to showcase a book that I have been drooling over for a little while now. I absolutely love the cover of the book. Its very simple but mysterious. I really want to read this book and can't wait for...
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(Guest Post) Author Robert Orfali

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2011, 12:21 pm
Title: Death with Dignity: The Case for Legalizing Physician-Assisted Dying and EuthanasiaAuthor: Robert OrfaliPub Date: April 2011Publisher: Mill City Press, Inc Pages: 254 About the Book: In Death with Dignity, Robert Orfali makes a compelling case for legalized physician-assisted dyin...
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(Review) The Joy of Spooking: Unearthly Asylum

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2011, 9:56 am
Title: The Joy of Spooking: Unearthly Asylum (book 2) Author: P.J Bracegirdle Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub Date: August 2010 (hardcover) August 2011(paperback) Pages: 320 Source: From my own personal library. About the Book:Joy Wells is fascinated by the strange nois...
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(Review) Blood Wounds

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 24, 2011, 8:26 am
 Title: Blood Wounds Author: Susan Beth Pfeffer Pub Date: September 2011 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pages: 256 Source: I received this from the publisher for my review. About the Book: Blood can both wound and heal... Willa is lucky: She has a lov...
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The Mailbox Post (actually is the week of bought books)

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2011, 8:03 am
Its hard to believe its that time of the week when you get to see what books came to my door this past week. Is it just me or does it seem like the days are flying by? I am looking at the calendar and just realized that we are the end of October. This is actually the last full week left of the month...
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An awesome evening with Kids Can Press

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2011, 1:59 am
  You might remember me mentioning last week that I got invited to attend Kids Can Press, Meet The Creators Night that was being held at a local indie children's bookstore, Babar Books. Well I went and it was alot of fun althought I have to say I felt a little out of place because ...
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(Author Interview) Kristine Grayson

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 1:50 pm
Today I am honored to have Kristine Grayson stop by the blog for a Q&A. Thanks so much Kristine for taking the time out of your busy schedule to do this for me and my readers. I have been lucky enough to read both of Kristine's latest books. Wickedly Charming came out in April of 2011 a...
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Q&A with author Henry Mosquera & A Give Away

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2011, 7:41 am
You might remember that I recenly reviewed Sleeper's Run and I really enjoyed it. After I sent my review link to the rep she contacted me with the opportunity to do a Q&A with Henry and I jumped at the chance to do it. So please let me welcome Henry to Cindy's Love of Books. Ab...
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(Review) The Popularity Rules

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 7:33 am
... amends by teaching Kat the secret to her success: The Popularity Rules, ... read them very soon. Before I get to my review of the book, I have to ... to be popular rule" and some of these rules are so funny. ... 't get anywhere. Honestly I kind of think that is true in some ... is g...
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(First Wild Card Tour) The "What's For Dinner?" Solution

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2011, 7:40 am
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST W...
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(Product Review) Loose Button Luxe Box October

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 5:16 pm
In September I got an email telling me about Loose Button . I quickly checked out the site and instantly signed up. I didn't qualify for the September Luxe Box so I had to wait a whole month and let me just say it was so hard but today I got my very first Luxe Box. What is Luxe Box? Luxe...
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I will be attending an Awesome Event this week

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2011, 10:41 pm
I recently got an email from this awesome little bookstore (Livres Babar) telling me about this fantastic event they will be hosting. Kids Can Press presents Meet the Creaters Night. I was trying to find out who would be coming and I can't seem to find anything apart from what it says that ...
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The Mailbox Post & Books Bought

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 8:30 am
Its that time of the week again when you get to take a peek into my mailbox this week. Can you believe that we are actually into the middle of the month already?  Wow the time is going by so fast. Anyways it was a short mail week here in Canada because Monday was our Thanksgiving so th...
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(Review) Sleeper's Run

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2011, 6:08 am
... days ago. Since then, no one has had any idea of your whereabouts,” says Doctor Goldman after Eric gains consciousness. Found wandering the streets of ... to Book Trib for allowing me to take part in this book tour.copyright 2010, Cindy (Cindy's Love Of Books) If you are readi...
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(Review) Shut Out

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 13, 2011, 7:47 am
Title: Shut Out Author: Kody Keplinger Pages: 288 Publisher: Poppy Pub Date: September 2011 Source: I recieved a copy of this book for my honest review. About the book: Most high school sports teams have rivalries with other schools. At Hamilton High, it's a ci...
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(Guest Post) Author Babara Ardinger

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 10:47 am
Today I am honored to have Barbara Ardinger the author of Secret Lives (who is currently on a virtual book blog tour for her book) stop by to do a guest post for me today. Hi Barbara, In your novel, the topic of Secret Lives is a big novel about big issues—aging and death, the way our society trea...
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(Book Excerpt) Secret Lives

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 10:30 am
From Chapter 19 of Secret Lives: “May I come in?” Brooke looked up from the blue book she was grading to see who had tapped on her office door. It wasn’t one of her anxious students, after all; it was the Green Man from the Halloween party. Except that he had shaved off the ...
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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Award

Cindy S. posted an article on - Oct 11, 2011, 8:51 pm
I have to send a huge shout out to Lucy from Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf for bestowing this award to me. Its been awhile since I have been given an award and I am truly honored to share this because this just any kind of award its a special award as you will soon find out. One of my duties is to...
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