kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Sep 25, 2011, 9:42 pm
Top Ten Paranormal Books  My favorite! I love scary books (and movies and TV and haunted houses). I read a lot of really bad horror when the genre was at its pulpy, mass-market height way back when, and I love that it’s coming back now, and the books are even better. Some of the books below aren�...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Sep 1, 2011, 9:40 am
DAMNED BY NANCY HOLDER AND DEBBIE VIGUIE Reading level: Young Adult  Hardcover: 544 pages Publisher: Simon Pulse (August 30, 2011) Language: English Read: Chapter 1 There is a fine line between love and sacrifice…. Antonio would do anything for his beloved fighting partner Jenn. He protects he...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 28, 2011, 10:57 pm
In Which I get Serious(For like five minutes and then I go back to being a dingus)ByKendare Blake “The hard thing isn’t becoming a writer. It’s staying a writer.” Look at that quote. Read that quote. Repeatedly. I know I did, back when I was hip deep in the “becoming” part. I can’t rem...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 27, 2011, 1:02 pm
  Boarding School or Public School? Boarding schools can be a challenge, what with the wealthy snobs you often encounter, but I would much prefer to board than to attend a day school that requires me to go home at night. Horseback or carriage? I never learned how to ride, so it’s a carri...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 24, 2011, 9:26 pm
Welcome to today's tour stop on the Teen Book Scene's blog tour for Witch Eyes by Scott Tracey. We decided to change things up by having Scott answer my questions using lines from the book. See details below for your chance to win a copy of the book. Enjoy! In Witch Eyes, Braden’s gift to see thr...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 21, 2011, 9:25 pm
Today I'd like to welcome Sophie Jordan, author of Firelight (quite possibly my favorite book of 2010). The sequel to Firelight, entitled Vanish, releases in just a couple of weeks on September 6th- Hurray! Sophie stopped by today to share with us an amusing guest post on her top ten ways to spot a ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 18, 2011, 10:20 pm
How about a contest? For everyone that's ever dreamed of packing up and moving to a foreign country, here's the book for you- TOUT SWEET  BY KAREN WHEELER (August 1, 2011) In her mid-thirties, fashion editor Karen has it all: a handsome boyfriend, a fab flat in west London, and an array of gor...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 16, 2011, 11:46 pm
Welcome to today's tour stop on Jessica Warman's blog tour for her new book Between which recently released. See below for details on how to win an ARC!    BETWEEN BY JESSICA WARMAN(August 2, 2011)Elizabeth Valchar --- pretty, popular and rich --- wakes up the morning after her 18th birthday ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 14, 2011, 11:11 pm
Today I'd like to welcome Shelley Workinger, author of the YA paranormal series, Solid. Shelley stopped by today to discuss her favorite type of scenes to write. Take it away Shelley!  Shelley Workinger grew up in Maine, graduated from Loyola University New Orleans, currently resides in New Jer...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 10, 2011, 9:42 pm
1. In Ordained, Abby knows how to fight her way through demons, controlling the elements and setting things on fire with the flick of her wrist. Can you share with us a favorite line, scene or passage from the book?  returned with a glass of blue tonic water and tried to hand it to her. Her stomach...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 8, 2011, 10:12 pm
MISFIT BY JON SKOVRON(August 1, 2011) Jael Thompson has never really fit in. She’s changed schools too many times to count. The only family she’s ever known is her father, a bitter ex-priest who never lets her date and insists she attend the strictest Catholic school in Seattle. And her mo...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Aug 6, 2011, 9:37 am
WOLFSBANE (NIGHTSHADE, BOOK 2)BY ANDREA CREMER Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violat...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 31, 2011, 9:55 am
Welcome to today's tour stop on Lisa Papademetriou's blog tour for Siren's Storm! Lisa stopped by to share with us this adorable guest post.  For more tour information, be sure and check out The Teen Book Scene. Top Ten Reasons Your Neighbor Might Be A Sirenby Lisa Papademetriou 10.   Beautiful...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 25, 2011, 10:35 pm
The Wizard of Dark Street is available to the public for the first time today, July 26th, 2011!  I can’t tell you how VERY, VERY, VERY…VERY EXCITED I am to finally be able to share the mysterious world of Dark Street and Oona Crate’s extraordinary story with the world.  What better way to ce...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 20, 2011, 12:07 am
Welcome to today's stop on The Teen Book Scene's blog tour for Jennifer Jabaley. Jennifer is the author of Lipstick Apology and Crush Control, which recently released on June 9th.  She stopped by to share this fun post on her favorite books at different ages. Take it away Jennifer! Born in New Yo...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 18, 2011, 8:34 pm
When I was encouraged to become a writer, I thought, What am I going to write about? And then things just started exploding in my head. While I experimented, I read nearly thirty books on how to write. I realized something odd: I was doing nearly all the things the experts said to do, and not doing ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 13, 2011, 11:10 pm
Welcome to today's tour stop on The Teen Book Scene blog tour for Siren's Storm by Lisa Papademtriou! Today I am giving away an ARC of the book. To enter to win, leave a comment below with your email address. Contest ends 7/30 at midnight eastern standard time. Good luck! Siren's Storm by Lisa Pap...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 12, 2011, 10:12 pm
 Today I'd like to welcome Jennifer Ziegler. Jennifer stopped by to share with us her thoughts on writing her latest book Sass & Serendipity (which releases today!).  See details below on how you can win a copy of the book.    What are your favorite scenes to write? My favorite scenes alw...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 10, 2011, 10:02 pm
Today I'd like to welcome Emily Wing Smith, author of Back When You Were Easier to Love. Emily stopped by to share her thoughts on items we would've found in her teenage garage sale. Take it away Emily! Even as a child, Emily Wing Smith had overly thick eyebrows, a passion for writing, and a tend...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 9, 2011, 11:01 am
HAUNTING VIOLET BY ALYXANDRA HARVEY Reading level: Young AdultHardcover: 352 pagesPublisher: Walker Childrens; First Edition edition (June 21, 2011) Violet Willoughby doesn't believe in ghosts. But they believe in her. After spending years participating in her mother's elaborate ruse as a fraudul...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 7, 2011, 10:27 pm
Welcome to today's Teen Book Scene tour stop with Eileen Cook.We're doing something a little different with this interview. Eileen has to answer my questions using lines from either Getting Revenge on Lauren Wood or The Education of Hailey Kendrickwhich released in January of this year!   1. If ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 6, 2011, 11:17 pm
Heard of The Book Blogger's Cookbook? It's described as  "a community project from some of the blogosphere's best book bloggers in a simple, easy to read format. The cookbook combines a love of reading and dining to help you find books you'll devour and recipes you can't put down." The Book Blogge...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jul 4, 2011, 9:35 pm
 Today I'd like to welcome SM Reine, who stopped by to discuss her new werewolf series entitled Six Moon Summer. Book 1, Seasons of the Moon released in April and I had a few questions for SM.  Let's get started! SIX MOON SUMMER (BOOK ONE SEASONS OF THE MOON)BY SM REINE APRIL 26 2011 Rylie's be...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 30, 2011, 10:21 pm
Today I'd like to welcome Deborah Cooke, author of Flying Blind: The Dragon Diaries, the first book in a new series about shape-shifting humans trying to control their "inner dragons". Deborah stopped by to discuss the book with us, which recently released on June 7th. Be sure and check out my conte...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 30, 2011, 9:01 pm
Welcome to Tour Stop #125 in the Freedom Giveaway Hop (July 1st - July 7th) hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer  What's a blog hop you ask? Well each blog participating in the hop hosts a contest. Then we link up together allowing our followers to hop easily from one giveaway to another. For fo...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 29, 2011, 10:49 pm
A NEED SO BEAUTIFUL BY SUZANNE YOUNG Reading level: Young AdultHardcover: 272 pagesPublisher: Balzer + Bray (June 21, 2011)We all want to be remembered. Charlotte's destiny is to be forgotten. Charlotte's best friend thinks Charlotte might be psychic. Her boyfriend thinks she's cheating on him. Bu...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 29, 2011, 6:38 am
  Flying Blind (The Dragon Diaries Book 1) by Deborah Cooke  (June 7, 2011) The next generation of shape-shifting dragons from the popular author of the Dragonfire novels. Zoë Sorensson is perfectly normal, except she's been told she's destined for great things. Zoë's the one female dragon s...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 28, 2011, 6:29 am
Today I'd like to welcome Karyn Henley, author of Breath of Angel. Karyn stopped by to share with us a character interview with Iona, one of the novice priestesses from the world within her novel. Read my review here.  Let's get started! 1. In Breath of Angel, the world’s fate rests on the sh...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 26, 2011, 10:22 pm
Today I'm thrilled to welcome one of my favorite authors, Lisa Schroeder. She has stopped by today to share with us a fun post on her favorite movies. Her latest book, The Day Before releases June 28th. For more on Lisas books, check out my reviews of Chasing Brooklyn and Far From You.   The Day ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 23, 2011, 10:05 pm
Today I'd like to welcome Lisa Desrochers, author of Personal Demons and its sequel, Original Sin, which releases on July 5th. Lisa stopped by with a really funny top ten list to share with us and she brought along a signed galley of Original Sin for one lucky winner to enjoy. Details below. Top T...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 22, 2011, 10:11 pm
Today I'm thrilled to welcome Jill Alexander author of Paradise, a book I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Read my review here. Jill stopped by to discuss Paradise with us and she brought along a signed copy of her first novel, The Sweetheart of Prosper County for one lucky winner. Details below.  PARA...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 21, 2011, 10:55 pm
 PARADISE BY JILL ALEXANDERReading level: Young AdultHardcover: 256 pagesPublisher: Feiwel & Friends (July 5, 2011)Read an excerpt Paisley Tillery is the drummer for a country rock band. If they can make it to the stage at the Texapalooza music fest, then Paisley will be closer to her dream of a ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 20, 2011, 10:17 pm
Welcome to today's stop for Suzanne Young's blog tour for A Need So Beautiful! Suzanne stopped by today to answer a few questions about her book (which I thoroughly enjoyed- review to come soon!) Let's get started- Suzanne Young currently lives in Portland, Oregon where she uses the rainy weather ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 19, 2011, 10:22 pm
 Welcome to the The Teen Book Scene's blog tour stop for Luminous by Dawn Metcalf which releases on June 30th of this month! Today we asked Dawn the following question:  What books would you have recommended at ages 6, 11, 15 and 19 ?   Age 6: In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. I was fascin...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 18, 2011, 10:50 pm
LUMINOUS BY DAWN METCALFAs reality slips and time stands still, Consuela finds herself thrust into the world of the Flow. Removed from all she loves into this shifting world overlapping our own, Consuela quickly discovers she has the power to step out of her earthly skin and cloak herself in new...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 16, 2011, 10:45 pm
Welcome to today's Teen Book Scene tour stop for Torn by Erica O'Rourke. Erica stopped by today to share her picks for my "this or that" questions.   Erica O'Rourke lives outside Chicago with her family, including two very bad cats. She likes coffee, denim, naps, and sushi. She hates fish, brid...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 15, 2011, 9:30 pm
GATEWAY  BY CHRISTINA GARNER Ember has always known she doesn’t belong in this world. But when she tries to correct the mistake, she wakes to find herself in a mental institution. She’s soon drawn to Taren, the mysterious boy with hazel eyes. He’s not what he seems, but what is he? When c...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 12, 2011, 10:47 pm
1.  In Hourglass, Emerson is plagued by what she believes to be ghostly apparitions so I have to ask -were you a big fan of ghost stories growing up? Were there any favorites from slumber parties or camping you loved in particular?  I did. I especially liked the one about the girl who wore a ribbo...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 12, 2011, 2:46 pm
  In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie. Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey (June 21, 2011) Violet Willoughby doesn't believe in ghosts. But they believe in her. After spending years participating in her mother's elaborate ruse as a fraudulent medi...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 9, 2011, 11:39 am
THE VAMPIRE STALKER by Allison van Diepen Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 272 pages Publisher: Point (June 1, 2011)Read  Chapter One I glanced at him, and felt like the air had been sucked out of me.    His profile was straight and chiseled. Dark brown hair ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 7, 2011, 10:46 pm
BREATH OF ANGEL BY KARYN HENLEY Reading level: Young Adult  Paperback: 272 pages  Publisher: WaterBrook Press (June 21, 2011) Download sample chapter HERE.  The stranger’s cloak had fallen back, and with it, a long, white, blood-stained wing.   When Melaia, a young priestess, witnesses the...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 6, 2011, 11:49 pm
The Vampire Stalker by Allison Van DiepenScholastic Point **June 1, 2011 Read  Chapter OneI glanced at him, and felt like the air had been sucked out of me.    His profile was straight and chiseled. Dark brown hair curled slightly over the collar of h...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 5, 2011, 11:13 pm
Today I'd like to extend a warm welcome to Janet Fox, author of last year's stirring novel Faithful and the recently released novel Forgiven. Janet stopped by to discuss her book which released on June 2nd. She brought along a finished copy for one lucky winner too. See details below. 1.    For...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 5, 2011, 12:53 pm
I've got contest winners galore to announce! The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel - Jess at A Cozy Reader Airborne by Constance Sharper - Devony W.  The Key by Felicia Rogers- Krystal.  Corsets & Clockwork - Maggie B. Viola in the Spotlight by Adriana Trigiani- JuJu @ Tales of Whimsy and Vanessa...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 5, 2011, 11:59 am
  In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie. EVE BY ANNA CAREY  (Oct 4th 2011)The year is 2032, sixteen years after a deadly virus—and the vaccine intended to protect against it—wiped out most of the earth’s population. The night before eighteen...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 3, 2011, 10:39 pm
Welcome to the official stop for Josephine Angelini on The Dark Days of Supernatural tour! Today I'm thrilled to welcome Josephine who stopped by to talk about her debut book, Starcrossed. See details below for your chance to win an ARC of the book as well. 1. This is your first book—why did you...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - Jun 3, 2011, 1:59 am
Welcome to today's tour stop for Courtney Rene's Shadow Dancer. Courtney stopped by today with two of her main characters in tote- Sunny and Leigh. They will be answering my "this or that" questions. Enjoy!  SHADOW DANCER  BY COURTNEY RENE Sunny has a gift that she has no idea how to use, until ...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - May 31, 2011, 10:31 pm
Here is a twitter conversation between Jamie Atkinson, the protagonist of Tighter, and her best friend, Maggie, plus Milo McCrae and Sebastian weighing in- @jamie93 here is weirdness. The Situation is at my gym. #jerseyrocks (retweeted by @thisisreallymaggie and others) @mmcrae um … are we suppo...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - May 30, 2011, 1:14 pm
DIE FOR ME BY AMY PLUMBReading level: Young AdultHardcover: 352 pagesPublisher: HarperTeen (May 10, 2011)My life had always been blissfully, wonderfully normal. But it only took one moment to change everything. Suddenly, my sister, Georgia, and I were orphans. We put our lives into storage and m...
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kim pickett posted an article on The Book Butterfly - May 30, 2011, 8:59 am
The story opens with our newly married protagonists, Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy, defending their village from an army of flesh-eating ‘unmentionables.’ But the honeymoon has barely begun when poor Mr. Darcy is nipped by a rampaging dreadful. Elizabeth knows the proper course of action is...
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