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Feb 7, 2011, 1:19 pm
There have been books dedicated to rap history, biographies, hip-hop portraits, fiction, legendary feuds, dancing and more.
But with the massive new hardcover book "Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey," Editor-in-Chief Jordan Sommers believes he's come up with a definitive historical look that chronicles it... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2011, 4:45 am
I was asked to read and review A Highlander’s Temptation by Sue-Ellen Welfonder. The story is set in 14th century Scotland, a time when hostilities were high among the various Highland clans. The heroine of the story is the young and beautiful Arabella MacKenzie, daughter of the chief of clan MacK... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2011, 4:36 am
I'm sorry to report that I accidentally chose a "four books in one" monster of a P.D. James novel to kick off the year, and it is taking me forever to finish it. I didn't realize the heft of the book because I bought it on my Kindle, and I didn't pay attention to the number of pages. I did, howe... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2011, 4:34 am
The Local News by Miriam Gershow:
I quit the P.D. James book. I loved her beautiful sentences, and I truly believe she is some kind of a genius, but the timing was off between the book and me. The book was like a nice-looking, smart boy I once dated too soon after a messy break up, and I ended u... Comment - Like
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Apr 24, 2010, 12:57 am
This weeks Book Art of the Week is this pair of Fluer De Lis Bookends by from Knob Creek Metal Arts. Knob Creek is a shop that specializes in handmade metal items. You can order things that are already in the shop or if you have an idea of something you would like made you can contact the owner and ... Comment - Like
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Apr 17, 2010, 12:30 am
This weeks Book Art of the Week are these great bookish buttons from BeanForest's Etsy Shop.There is an entire Art/Lit/History/Music section that I have gotten lost in a number of times. I read and reread each button, some of them are completely hilarious.My best friend is obsessed with magnets ... Comment - Like
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Apr 15, 2010, 12:54 am
Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers
MY OPINION 5 Stars: What happens when the mean girls is the one being picked on? An all out war is what happens and Some Girls Are is the story of one such war. This was an awesome book, full of the nasty things girls do to one another to hurt each ... Comment - Like
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Apr 14, 2010, 12:22 am
Severed Ties
Volumes 1 and 2
by Kevin Krohn
published by SpiralBound Publishing
2008
isbn 0615200176
BOOK DESCRIPTION: Severed Ties tells the story of Nyne Harper, a college freshman living with her widowed father. At the tender age of two, she lost her mother tragically in a... Comment - Like
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Apr 10, 2010, 12:39 am
This week, I want to share some awesome items by Just Bead It Designs. My favorite item at the shop is this amazing Shakespeare bookmark, (psst. it is only $12) but there is so much more over there as well, Alice in Wonderland pendants, Edgar Allen Poe bracelets, and Red Rose rings. Comment - Like
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Apr 9, 2010, 4:47 am
Purge
by Sarah Darer Littman
published by Scholastic Press
April 1st 2009
240 pages
isbn 0545052351
BOOK DESCRIPTION: Janie Ryman hates throwing up. So why does she binge eat and then stick her fingers down her throat several times a day? That's what the doctors and psychiatris... Comment - Like
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Apr 8, 2010, 12:10 am
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
December 1st 2009
563 pages
isbn 0316042676
BOOK DESCRIPTION: There were no surprises in Gatlin County.
We were pretty much the epicenter of the middle of nowhere.
At... Comment - Like
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Apr 7, 2010, 12:00 am
Spellsby Aprilynne Pike
Published by Harper Teen
May 4th 2010
368 pages
isbn 0061668060
BOOK DESCRIPTION: Six months have passed since Laurel saved the gateway to the faerie realm of Avalon. Now she must spend her summer there, honing her skills as a Fall faerie. But her human family a... Comment - Like
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Apr 3, 2010, 12:10 am
This week I want to share some great bookmarks with you. If you haven't noticed I love bookmarks, a lot! These by Alainn Designs are different, they are made on a small chain and have special charms and beads on the ends. Say goodbye to frayed fringe forever! Alainn explains to us, in her ... Comment - Like
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:29 am
Albatross by Josie Bloss
published by Flux
February 1st 2010
240 pages
isbn 0738714763
BOOK DESCRIPTION: What's so cool about nice guys?
Everyone at Tess's new school warns her that Micah is bad news—a heartbreaker. But she can't ignore her attract... Comment - Like
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Apr 1, 2010, 12:54 am
The White Queen
by Philippa Gregory
published by Simon & Schuster Audio
August 18th 2009
Audio CD
isbn 0743582292
My Opinion:
The story of Elizabeth and her King bored me to tears. I listened to it while walking the dog, I mainly used it as noise in the background of what ever else I was doing. I ... Comment - Like
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Mar 31, 2010, 12:32 am
Possessed
by Kate Cann
published by Point
February 1st 2010
336 pages
isbn 0545128129
BOOK DESCRIPTION: Rayne can't wait to start her summer job at a remote country mansion, far from the crowded, noisy London she so desperately wants to escape. But the retreat soon turns into a ... Comment - Like
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Mar 27, 2010, 12:36 am
This week I have the honor of showcasing a fellow blogger on my Book Art of the Week post, Kit from LullaLoo - Home of the Visual Lullaby. When I found her shop ontsy, I was so excited. She has an entire section dedicated to book love! These simple yet stunning line drawings are my favorite kind of... Comment - Like
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Mar 26, 2010, 2:22 am
Fire (The Seven Kingdoms Trilogy, #2)
by Kristin Cashore
published by Gollancz
October 5th 2009
352 pages
isbn 0575085118
My Opinon:
4.5 Stars
Fire was a very fun read. The main character Fire, is a human monster. She has the ablity to alter the minds of others and read their thoughts and emotions.... Comment - Like
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Mar 25, 2010, 12:09 am
by Anne Spollen
published by Flux
February 1st 2010
216 pages
isbn 0738715425
Book Description:
Elizah Rayne is nothing like other fourteen-year-old girls. More interested in bird bones than people, she wraps herself in silence. Trying to escape the shadow of her gambler father, Elizah and her mot... Comment - Like
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Mar 24, 2010, 12:32 am
Love Is Hell
by Melissa Marr, Scott Westerfeld, Justine Larbalestier, Gabrielle Zevin, Laurie Faria Stolarz
I am not sure if you can tell but with the list of authors here, this book had to be a joy. I LOVE Melissa Marr and Scott Westerfeld and Laurie Faria Stolarz is hugely popular. I found the st... Comment - Like
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Mar 22, 2010, 2:32 am
Noonie's Masterpiece by Lisa Railsback
published by Chronicle Books
December 3rd 2009
(first published December 2000)
208 pages
isbn 0811866548
BOOK DESCRIPTION: Fantastic illustrations with a fresh, contemporary look enrich this debut novel about a 10-year-old aspiring arti... Comment - Like
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Mar 20, 2010, 12:43 am
Today I want to share with you Lost in Wonderland. The books marks there are so imaginative and creative. My favorite is the one on the top Counting Sheeps, but I also love the one on the bottom which is The pirate's gospel. These wonderful bookmarks are just the beginning of what you can get in... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 12:56 am
by Phoebe Kitanidis
published by Balzer + Bray
April 27th 2010
320 pages
isbn 0061799254
Book Description:
I’d love a cup of coffee. I wish she knew how pretty she was. I wish I could drop this kid in the dryer sometimes. I just want her to be happy. I hope she didn’t find out what Ben said a... Comment - Like
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Mar 18, 2010, 12:39 am
The Girl Who Chased the Moon
by Sarah Addison Allen
published by Bantam
March 16th 2010
304 pages
isbn 0553807218
My Opinion:
5 Stars
The Girl Who Chased the Moon was an awesome book. I have never read a book by Sarah Addison Allen but every time I mentioned this book, people were raving about all... Comment - Like
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Mar 17, 2010, 12:00 am
Fireworks Over Toccoa
by Jeffeory Stepakoff
Book Description:
Lily was married for just days before her husband was sent abroad to fight in WWII. Now, he and the other soldiers are returning, and the small town of Toccoa, Georgia plans a big celebration. But a handsome and kind Italian immigrant, r... Comment - Like
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Mar 16, 2010, 12:52 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 readOpen to a random pageShare two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that pageBE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share ... Comment - Like
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