Melissa Owens

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Giveaway: 16"x20" Rolled Canvas Print!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 5:50 am
In preparation for the Holiday season Online Poster Printing is rolling out another giveaway – a 16x20 rolled Canvas! Rolled canvas prints are perfect for home decor, photo prints and signage. For m...
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WINNER: Karma for Beginners

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 7:08 pm
Sorry for the delay in posting this, I kind of forgot! Oops! But random.org chose the winner of Karma for Beginners today, drumroll please... Congrats to.... Ms_Blingammm!!! I've se...
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Review: Nibble & Kuhn

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 8:25 pm
Title: Nibble & Kuhn Author: David Schmahmann Genre: Fiction Pub Date: November 2009, Academy Chicago Publishers ARC, 279 pages Book Source: Academy Chicago Publicity Synopsis (from pub...
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Giveaway: Karma For Beginners

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 4:29 pm
I thought I would offer up my copy of Karma for Beginners by Jessica Blank to another reader out there who might enjoy it. You can check out my review in the post below... Just because it wasn't m...
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Review: Karma for Beginners

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 2:13 pm
Title: Karma for Beginners Author: Jessica Blank Genre: Young Adult Pub Date: August 2009, Hyperion Hardcover, 305 pages Book Source: The Book Report Network on behalf of Disney-Hyperion ...
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Review: The Victor

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 7:48 pm
Title: The Victor Author: Marlayne Giron Genre: Historical Romance Pub Date: 2009, Tate Publishing Trade paperback, 272 pages Book Source: Received from the author for review. Synopsis...
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Winner: The Lost Chalice

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 4:51 pm
Somehow I completely forgot to post the winner of my copy of Vernon Silver's The Lost Chalice! Oops! So without further delay, I'd like you all to join me in congratulating... Celi.a of A...
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David Douglas's Demon's Bane Giveaway!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 18, 2009, 3:36 pm
Through the wonder that is the Internet, I've had the pleasure to be in touch a bit with David Douglas, author of Demon's Bane, a high fantasy novel that is due out in December or January. Giv...
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GIVEAWAY: The Lost Chalice

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 10, 2009, 12:00 pm
Well, I tried as hard as I could to finish The Lost Chalice by Vernon Silver, but I guess I have simply determined that nonfiction books are not for me. I actually thought this book was very inte...
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Note to Publishers and Authors

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 9:04 pm
Greetings! My apologies to those of you to whom I have promised reviews that have not yet been written. Please know that you and your books have not been forgotten; I have simply been swamped at work ...
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Belated Announcement: Winner of The Popularity Rules!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 6:50 pm
First off my apologies for completely forgetting to announce the winner of my copy of The Popularity Rules by Abby McDonald... Thank you to everyone who entered. Random.org has selected the winner, so...
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Winner: Signed Copy of Fire!!!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 4, 2009, 4:05 pm
Ladies & Gentlemen, we have a winner of the SIGNED COPY of Fire by Kristin Cashore... Drumroll, please... Congrats to: Krista of Life or Something Like It!!!! I've sent you an email, a...
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Audiobook Review: Cat & Mouse

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 4:53 pm
Title: Cat & Mouse (Abridged) Author: James Patterson Genre: Mystery, Suspense Pub Date: December 2007, Hachette Audio Source: Bookbargains.com Synopsis The latest of installment of ...
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Teaser Tuesdays: The Victor

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 8:59 pm
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: ~ Grab your current read ~ Open to a random page ~ Share two (2) â...
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Winner: Poster from Digital Room

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 27, 2009, 1:32 pm
Thanks to everyone who entered to win an 18"x24" custom poster from Digital Room! Random.org has selected the winner: Peaceful Reader!!! I will be sending your email address to Digital Room,...
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Kristin Cashore Blog Tour & Giveaway: Getting to Know the Characters of Fire

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 11:01 pm
I'm very excited to be the 8th stop on Kristin Cashore's Fire Blog Tour, where Kristin tells us a little bit about all the important characters in Fire, the companion novel to Graceling. Today...
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Teaser Tuesdays: The Lost Chalice

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 10:51 am
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: ~ Grab your current read ~ Open to a random page ~ Share two (2) Ã...
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Review: The Civilization Loop

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 8:37 am
... From the outset of this new discovery, man's fate was also sealed. Now it is a race against time, against choice, against the very past that humanity holds to. This story will take ... Thrif...
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Giveaway: The Popularity Rules

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 6:16 am
While this book may not have been for me, I think that many of you will enjoy The Popularity Rules by Abby McDonald. So for that reason, I am holding a contest and the winner will receive my copy of t...
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Review: The Popularity Rules by Abby McDonald

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 20, 2009, 5:38 am
Title: The Popularity Rules Author: Abby McDonald Genre: Fiction, Chick Lit Pub Date: September 24, 2009, Arrow Books (UK) Paperback, 473 pages Book Source: Advanced copy from the publishers Synopsis...
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Giveaway: 18"x24" Poster from Digital Room

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 19, 2009, 5:09 am
... ! Please follow the links for more information about poster printing and digital printing by Digital Room! Just for hosting this giveaway, I will be fortunate enough to receive one of these prin...
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My 300th Post: Thursday Thunks a Day Late

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 6:53 pm
Welcome to the September 17th version of Thursday Thunks! (which we always seem to post on Wednesday) Where we make you think a little bit before you blog! This week we will answer some crazy question...
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Review: Ripley's Believe it Or Not: Seeing Is Believing

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 4:53 pm
Title: Ripley's Believe it or Not! Seeing Is Believing Genre: Nonfiction Pub date: August 2009, Ripley's Entertainment Harcover, 256 pages Book Source: Advanced copy from the publisher Synops...
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BBAW: Interview with Amanda at Stack of Spines

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 15, 2009, 4:36 am
I'm excited to be a part of the blogger interview swaps as part of Book Blogger Appreciation Week. My partner in crime for this event is Amanda from Stack of Spines. Please be sure to check out he...
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BBAW: Spotlighting Favorite Blogs!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 4:51 pm
... 's BBAW-suggested topic is spotlighting those blogs that didn't make it to the shortlist of nominations... What a great ... YA, MG, and children's books, along with some adult ficti...
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Review: Blood Promise

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 5:41 pm
Title: Blood Promise (Vampire Academy #4)Author: Richelle Mead Genre: Young Adult, Fiction, ParanormalPub Date: August 2009, Penguin GroupHardcover, 502 pagesBook source: BN.com Synopsis How far will ...
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My ABC's

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 6:51 am
I was tagged by Austenfan at Reality Bites... Fiction Does it Better! for this ABC meme and figured, why not join in the fun? So here we go! Here are the rules: 1. Link to the person who tagged you 2...
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Review: The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 6:34 pm
Title: The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker Author: Leanna Renee Hieber Genre: Fiction, Paranormal, Gothic Pub Date: August 2009, Dorchester Publishing Company Mass Market Paperback, 324 ...
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Teaser Tuesdays: The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 6:42 pm
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: ~ Grab your current read ~ Open to a random page ~ Share two (2) “teaser...
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Fire ARC Winner!!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 8:29 pm
Drumroll, please.... We have a winner! Congrats to: PAM!!! Please send me your mailing information and I will get this book right out to you. Congrats again and happy reading!! (If I don't hear...
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Audiobook Review: A Wizard of Earthsea

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 6, 2009, 4:21 pm
Title: A Wizard of Earthsea Author: Ursula K. LeGuin Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Pub Date: this ed. March 2003, Phoenix Books (orig. 1968) Audiobook Source: iTunes Synopsis Ged was the greatest sorcerer...
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Review: Catching Fire

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 6:39 pm
Title: Catching Fire Author: Suzanne Collins Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi, Fiction Pub Date: September 2009, Scholastic, Inc. Hardcover, 391 pages Book Source: BN.com Synopsis Against all odds, Katnis...
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Thursday Thunks (09.03.09)

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 3, 2009, 6:27 am
Welcome to the September 3rd version of Thursday Thunks! (which we always seem to post on Wednesday) Where we make you think a little bit before you blog! This week we will answer some crazy questions...
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ARC Giveaway: Fire by Kristin Cashore

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 8:03 pm
That's right, everyone. I am giving away my ARC of Kristin Cashore's Fire to one lucky winner (because I loved it so much, I'm planning to buy the hardcover when it comes out October 5th)....
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Contest Winners!!!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Sep 1, 2009, 11:27 am
I'm excited to announce the two winners of my 300 Followers Contest!! There were a total of 565 entries, can you believe it?! First up, our winner of the book valued at $10 or less from Book Depo...
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Month In Review: August '09

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 31, 2009, 2:50 pm
Well, looking back at this month's reading stats I can tell that I went back to work! I completed just 9 books, 3 of which were audio titles. I guess it's a good thing I started listening to a...
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Review: Dreamland

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 29, 2009, 1:51 pm
Title: Dreamland Author: Sarah Dessen Genre: Young Adult, Fiction Pub Date: 2004, Speak Trade Paperback, 250 pages Book Source: Booksamillion.com Synopsis Ever since she started going out with Roger...
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Audiobook Review: Paranoia

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 27, 2009, 7:12 pm
Title: Paranoia Author: Joseph Finder Genre: Fiction, Suspense Pub Date: 2004, MacMillan Audio Source: Free Download from iTunes Synopsis Adam Cassidy is twenty-six and a low level employee at a hig...
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Teaser Tuesdays: Dreamland

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 25, 2009, 9:24 am
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: ~ Grab your current read ~ Open to a random page ~ Share two (2) “teaser...
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Review: Fire

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 4:53 pm
Title: Fire Author: Kristin Cashore Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Pub Date: October 5, 2009, Penguin ARC, 461 pages Book Source: ARC received from the publisher Synopsis She is the last of her kind... ...
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Time to Share Awards!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 22, 2009, 6:20 pm
Thank you to the wonderful bloggers who have nominated me for awards within the last week! I thought I'd pass along the love today... Thank you to Austenfan at Reality Bites... Fiction Does it Be...
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BBAW - Thanks for the Noms!!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 8:40 pm
I have to send out HUGE Thank You's to those who nominated me for 4 separate BBAW categories... ~ Best General Review Blog ~ Best Writing ~ Most Concise ~ Best New Blog I am truly honored and hu...
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Thursday Thunks (08.20.09)

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 8:25 pm
Welcome to the August 20th version of Thursday Thunks! (which we always seem to post on Wednesday) Where we make you think a little bit before you blog! This week we will answer some crazy questions b...
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TLC Book Tour: Review : Time Of My Life

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 19, 2009, 11:00 pm
Title: Time of My Life Author: Allison Winn Scotch Genre: Fiction Pub Date: 2008, Three Rivers Press Trade Paperback, 283 pages Source: Books on the Brain, for the TLC Book Tour Synopsis Jillian Wes...
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Celebrating 300 Followers!!

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 18, 2009, 6:19 pm
All I can say to all of you is THANK YOU!!! What a wonderful 6-month anniversary present--my 300th follower!! And what better way to celebrate than to have a little giveaway, no?! I finally figured ou...
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Mystery Mondays: Audio book Review: 8th Confession

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 17, 2009, 7:09 pm
Title: 8th Confession Author: James Patterson with Maxine Paetro Read by: Carolyn McCormick Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Suspense Pub Date: April 2009, Hachette Audio Source: Won from a blog contest Syno...
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Sunday Salon (08.16.09): Balancing Act

Melissa Owens posted an article on - Aug 16, 2009, 6:15 am
Happy Sunday, everyone! Is it me, or are the weeks flying by? I thought my five weeks off between jobs flew by, but now I can't believe I've been back to work for two weeks already! And while ...
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