I haven't heard any official word from Elizabeth Scott via her blog or anything yet but I've seen the cover on the publisher's page, so I'm thinking this is the official cover of Scott's next upcoming novel, Between Here and Forever. Elizabeth Scott is one of my favourite contemporary authors, and I highly recommend you read at least one of her novels if...

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine spotlighting upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating. Publisher: Harper Trophy Canada Release Date: December 21, 2010 Summary:*WARNING: THIS SUMMARY MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE PREVIOUS NOVELS!!* “I don’t love Sonny Flannery.”   With a single lie, seventeen-year-old Kelley manages to protect the boy she loves and send him retreating...

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The book trailer for Crescendo, the sequel to Hush, Hush, by Becca Fitzpatrick was unveiled Saturday on FallenArchangel.com, the official fansite of the trilogy. They've also updated the look of the site, so if you have a moment, why not check it out? You can also check out the weekly Crescendo cookies there too! Release Date: October 19, 2010Publisher: Simon & Schuster's Children's...

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Hey everyone! I'm so sorry I haven't posted anything, since *gasp* Friday! That's feels like a really long time, but I've been so busy the last few days. Saturday was all about books and meeting some of my fave authors, plus the Teen Read Awards! But since then, I've been swamped with tons of homework and note-taking for my classes... IT HAS NOT...

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Follow Friday and Book Blogger Hop are weekly events hosted by Rachel at Parajunkee and Jennifer at Crazy-for-Books respectively.  This week's question/topic is: When you write reviews, do you write them as you are reading or wait until you have read the entire book? I always wait until I have completely finished reading a novel before I write a review. Most of the...

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine spotlighting upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating. Publisher: Dutton Release Date: December 7, 2010 Summary (from Goodreads): Anna was looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. So she's less than thrilled...

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I've noticed that there aren't usually many authors who make the trip to Toronto for signings. All the time, you hear about signings in the U.S., so it's really cool when an author finally makes the trek North. In fact, I went to my very first couple signings this year and they've been such great experiences that I can't wait to go again!...

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In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where we share any new books we bought, received, borrowed, etc. during the week. So what did I get this week? Received: ARC of Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly ARC of Trash by Andy Mulligan I received both 'surprise' books from the publisher via Bookurious! Thank you! I didn't buy...

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Title: Paranormalcy   Author: Kiersten White Release Date: August 31, 2010 (hardcover)Publisher: HarperTeenPages: 496Source: Bought Overall: 5 Stars Summary: Weird as it is working for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, Evie's always thought of herself as normal. Sure, her best friend is a mermaid, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only person who can see through paranormals'...

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Follow Friday and Book Blogger Hop are weekly events hosted by Rachel at Parajunkee and Jennifer at Crazy-for-Books respectively.  This week's question/topic is: In honour of Book Blogger Appreciation Week, let's take time this week to honour our favourite book bloggers and why we love them! A tough one to answer this week because there are several bloggers that fit the profile and...

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine spotlighting upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating. Publisher: Signet Release Date: Jan 4, 2011 Summary (from Goodreads): Lily Parker is new to St. Sophia’s School for Girls, but she’s already learned that magic can be your best friend…or your worst enemy. They say absolute power corrupts absolutely. Turns out, even a...

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Title: Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1)   Author: Cassandra Clare Release Date: August 31, 2010 (hardcover)Publisher: Margaret K. McElderryPages: 496Source: Bought Overall: 5 Stars Summary:Magic is dangerous—but love is more dangerous still. When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her...

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So I really never wanted this day to come, but sadly, it's here. I would have liked summer to last forever or you know, Peter Pan to come visit me and not Wendy so I could be a kid forever, but I guess you know that didn't happen. Today is officially my first day of classes at the University of Toronto... and I'm...

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In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where we share any new books we bought, received, borrowed, etc. during the week. So what did I get this week? Bought:The DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) by Kody Keplinger (review here) Not That Kind of Girl by Siobhan Vivian Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines Before I...

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I posted the other day about how I was going to try to get free tickets for the Chapters/Indigo Teen Read Awards which will take place on September 25... well, I got them! Each teen was able to get a maximum of 2 tickets with photo ID and proof of age and there was a pretty good turnout of teens waiting in line!...

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The 1st annual Teen Reads Awards presented by Chapters/Indigo will be taking place on Saturday, September 25! Canadian teens have been voting on everything from Best Read and Best Series to Best Hottie and Best Lip-Lock since the end of June... but we will soon have the results! Now wouldn't it be cool if you could go to this ceremony, hosted by Jessi...

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Follow Friday and Book Blogger Hop are weekly events hosted by Rachel at Parajunkee and Jennifer at Crazy-for-Books respectively.  This week's question/topic is: Post a link to a favourite post or book review that you have written in the past three months. I've been blogging for just over three months now and it has been fun discovering new blogs every week! Hmmm... I...

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Courtney Summers revealed on her blog yesterday the trailer for her upcoming novel Fall For Anything!  Release Date: December 21, 2010Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin So... did you fall for this trailer? I thought the narrator did a great job capturing the tone/mood we're sure to expect in the novel. ...

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Title: Halo Author: Alexandra Adornetto Release Date: August 31, 2010 (hardcover) Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Pages: 496 Source: Bought Overall: 3 Stars Summary: An angel is sent to Earth on a mission.  But falling in love is not part of the plan. Three angels- Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany the youngest and most human- are sent by Heaven to bring...

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine spotlighting upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating. Publisher: Razorbill Release Date: Feb 3, 2011 Summary (from Goodreads):  For Katie, life as Isaac Tayte's girlfriend was pretty much perfect. Until the night she messed everything up by cheating on him with their mutual best friend, Mitch. Katie is devastated over her mistake...

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Okay, okay, so I failed to post the second Personal Demons trailer featuring LUC when it was released last week after a few days of delay, so I just decided to just wait a bit longer for FRANNIE's turn in the limelight in the third and final Personal Demons trailer. You can view the first trailer for GABE here. In case you still...

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In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where we share any new books we bought, received, borrowed, etc. during the week. I haven't been able to do an IMM post for awhile since I was away on vacation the last couple weeks (still have to do my post about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter...), so...

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Title: The DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) Author: Kody Keplinger Release Date: Sept 7, 2010 (hardcover) Publisher: Little, Brown/Poppy Pages: 288 Source: Bought Overall: 4.5 Stars Summary: Seventeen-year-old Bianca Piper is cynical and loyal, and she doesn't think she's the prettiest of her friends by a long shot. She's also way too smart to fall for the charms of man-slut and slimy school...

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Follow Friday and Book Blogger Hop are weekly events hosted by Rachel at Parajunkee and Jennifer at Crazy-for-Books respectively.  This week's question is: Do you judge a book by its cover? Yes, that would be me. Guilty as charged. I know, I know...they say don't judge a book by its cover but I can't help myself.   Covers that are beautiful, eye-catching, or however...

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Can you guys believe it's September already? I never want summer to end... Anyways, here's my September Release Picks with this month's new releases that have either caught my eye or which I'm looking forward to! ** All links lead to Goodreads. For a larger view of a book cover, just click the image.** September 1 Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters by Natalie...

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