Quick Pick: The Geography of You and Me, by Jennifer E. Smith

Opening lines: On the first day of September, the world went dark. But from where she stood in the blackness, her back pressed against the brassy wall of an elevator, Lucy Patterson had no way of knowing the scope of it yet. Reason I picked up the book: I was so excited to...

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Book Review: Landline, by Rainbow Rowell

Options: 1. Call doctor (End up on drugs? Possibly institutionalized ... Would at least earn Neal's pity.) 2. Consult psychic. (Pros: Very romantic-comedy. Cons: Sounds time-intensive; have always disliked strangers' living rooms.) 3. Pretend this never happened. Just have to...

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GIVEAWAY: 3 books from the Novel Engagement app, ends 8/6

I recently was told about a new app on both the Apple store and Google Play store, called Novel Engagement, that you, my readers, may be interested in. To sweeten the pot, I can also offer one lucky reader three free books of their choosing - either e-book or print, depending...

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Book Review and GIVEAWAY: The Stories We Tell, by Patti Callahan Henry, ends 8/1

It's midafternoon in Savannah. The temperature is above ninety and the humidity the same. The haze of heat may be slowing the city, but the tourists with their paper maps persist in gathering for ghost tours. They're pointing their cameras and cell phones at old houses, trees,...

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GIVEAWAY: MyFairyTaleBooks personalized children's gifts, ends 8/4

MyFairyTaleBooks Giveaway! Hosted by: Got Giveaways? Sponsored by: MyFairyTaleBooks I've partnered with a few other bloggers to bring you this giveaway, which is great for kids! You can win a personalized book and CD from MyFairyTaleBooks - check it out. I love personalized...

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Quick Pick: The Invention of Wings, by Sue Monk Kidd

Opening lines: There was a time in Africa the people could fly. Mauma told me this one night when I was ten years old. Reason I picked up the book: I loved The Mermaid Chair and The Secret Life of Bees, also by Kidd, and her writing is always great. NetGalley had a galley...

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GIVEAWAY: Adventures of Ai e-book, ends 8/1

I've partnered up with a few other bloggers to bring you this giveaway, for a children's eBook - enjoy! Adventures of Ai  is an children's eBook written by New York Times bestselling author, Craig Bouchard. The story is a part non-fiction and part fiction fantasy targeted...

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Book Review - Hidden Girl: The True Story of a Modern-Day Child Slave, by Shyima Hall

Everyone has a defining moment in his or her life. For some it is the day they get married or have a child. For others it comes when they finally reach a sought-after goal. My life, however, drastically changed course the day my parents sold me into slavery. I was eight years...

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Book Review - Omens: A Cainsville Novel, by Kelley Armstrong

Review by: Gwendolyn Mulholland I was reaching to give the cat a reassuring pat when the girl screamed. The old woman gasped, and I turned as the raven swooped straight at me. My hands shot up. I saw two black blurs - the bird dropping and the cat leaping for it. The...

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Guest Post: Inspiration and Surprise, by Patti Callahan Henry, author of The Stories We Tell

Today's guest post is brought to you by Patti Callahan Henry, author of The Stories We Tell, recently released - check back soon for a review and giveaway of the book, or click HERE to purchase a copy. Patti Callahan Henry via: her website As writers, we are inspired...

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GIVEAWAY: win a Dana Daytripper bag ($84.99 RV!), ends 7/15

Welcome to the Dana Daytripper from The Bumble Collection Giveaway!Hosted By: Sweet Southern LovinCo Hosted By: Life of a Southern MomSponsored By: The Bumble Collection The Bumble Collection is all about Family. Since 1999, their diaper bags have been all of the pages of...

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GIVEAWAY: It's a Birthdayversary Party! Ends 7/15

Welcome to the Birthdayversary Giveaway Event! Hosted by: TyrneathemSponsored by: Zymbol, Maggie Bags, Newman’s Own, Zipz Shoes, Your Novel, JORD Watches, Hapari Swimwear, Libre Tea Glasses, Zoey’s Attic, Orb Factory, Glass Dharma, and More! Dates: July 1 to 15 2014 Eligibility:...

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