It's Monday and What are you reading> This is a weekly meme hosted by J.Kaye's Book Blog. This is a way to share with our dear bloggers and readers what you are reading.
So share with us the book you are reading.
Currently reading
Intern by Bonnie Hearn HIll
Book Read this week
Lovesick by Jake Coburn
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tik Tok.. Mailbox(2)
These week i have in my mailbox these two amazing books.
High school confidential by Jeremy Version
It's spring semester at Mirador High in Southern California, and twenty-four-year-old Jeremy Iversen is going deep undercover to deliver the real deal about the dull classes and fast times of American teens today.
Trading in his suit and tie for jeans and skater shoes, Iversen posed as a senior transfer student. He took six classes five days a week, dissected a cat, got sent to detention, hung out at the mall, signed yearbooks, and graduated in cap and gown. He infiltrated the homes of his teenage friends, met their parents, and went to their parties. For one entire semester, he led the life of a modern-day high school student -- and lived to tell all about it.
This book is really good so far.... but it's so long lol
Intern By Bonnie Hearn Hill
April Wayne, 23, disappears without a trace while interning for California State Sen. Eric Barry. When the media learn that the senator was the last person to be seen with April and that the two were supposedly having an affair, he becomes their prime suspect. April's parents, Gloria and Jack Wayne, are shocked by the news of their daughter's disappearance and affair, which drives a wedge between them. Gloria becomes consumed with finding April, while Jack descends into a paralyzing depression. Senator Barry worries more about his next election than about April. Suzanne Barry, who has always been loyal to her husband, is overcome with doubt about their life together when she learns that he has been unfaithful. "He gives me one of his dazzlers across the table. I want to believe in the face, the eyes, the voice, but I can't." Suzanne's naivete is implausible, but Hill skillfully draws subtle parallels between Suzanne and Gloria as they both deal with their devastating anxieties and scolding consciences. The resolution may be a bit lurid for some tastes, but that won't make it any easier to put this page-turner down.
These week i have in my mailbox these two amazing books.
Intern By Bonnie Hearn Hill
Overall i'm almost done with this book....
Hope you enjoy!
High school confidential by Jeremy VersionIt's spring semester at Mirador High in Southern California, and twenty-four-year-old Jeremy Iversen is going deep undercover to deliver the real deal about the dull classes and fast times of American teens today.
Trading in his suit and tie for jeans and skater shoes, Iversen posed as a senior transfer student. He took six classes five days a week, dissected a cat, got sent to detention, hung out at the mall, signed yearbooks, and graduated in cap and gown. He infiltrated the homes of his teenage friends, met their parents, and went to their parties. For one entire semester, he led the life of a modern-day high school student -- and lived to tell all about it.
This book is really good so far.... but it's so long lol
Intern By Bonnie Hearn HillApril Wayne, 23, disappears without a trace while interning for California State Sen. Eric Barry. When the media learn that the senator was the last person to be seen with April and that the two were supposedly having an affair, he becomes their prime suspect. April's parents, Gloria and Jack Wayne, are shocked by the news of their daughter's disappearance and affair, which drives a wedge between them. Gloria becomes consumed with finding April, while Jack descends into a paralyzing depression. Senator Barry worries more about his next election than about April. Suzanne Barry, who has always been loyal to her husband, is overcome with doubt about their life together when she learns that he has been unfaithful. "He gives me one of his dazzlers across the table. I want to believe in the face, the eyes, the voice, but I can't." Suzanne's naivete is implausible, but Hill skillfully draws subtle parallels between Suzanne and Gloria as they both deal with their devastating anxieties and scolding consciences. The resolution may be a bit lurid for some tastes, but that won't make it any easier to put this page-turner down.
These week i have in my mailbox these two amazing books.
Intern By Bonnie Hearn Hill
Overall i'm almost done with this book....
Hope you enjoy!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Teaser Tuesday
A weekly meme hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading.Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
Grab your current read
Flip to a random page
select 2 sentences from anywhere on the page
try not to include any SPOILERS
don't forget to give the title and the author of the book.. so readers can add it to their TBR list!
High School Confidential By Jeremy Iverson
I donned jeans,flip-flops, and a hooded sweatshirt. I shouldered my college backpack.It had traveled around the planet with me, from Buenos Aires to Ho Chi Minh City.
Pg.18
Hope you enjoy..
Grab your current read
Flip to a random page
select 2 sentences from anywhere on the page
try not to include any SPOILERS
don't forget to give the title and the author of the book.. so readers can add it to their TBR list!
High School Confidential By Jeremy IversonI donned jeans,flip-flops, and a hooded sweatshirt. I shouldered my college backpack.It had traveled around the planet with me, from Buenos Aires to Ho Chi Minh City.
Pg.18
Hope you enjoy..
Monday, December 7, 2009
Book Review: Love Sick By Jake Coburn
Love SickBefore Reading: I was excited, when I got this book in the mail. Before hand i read summaries about the book and decided to order it. The cover of the book attracted me to read it. I skimmed through the book and honestly knew it was going to be "Heart Racing".
During Reading: I became immediately attracted to the characters. Each character became real. I longed to know more about each. Erica was stuck in my mind through out the book. Ted was truly one of the most vivid characters. Two different people brought together by addiction. Both were addicted to different things. But yet found each other in the same position.
After Reading: I can honestly say that the author did an amazing jobs. I felt relieved at the end of the book to know that Erica was getting help. It came to me, that maybe her sickness was brought on by being completely alone most of the time. Having the perfect life such as money and connections but none who really appreciate her and who she really is .Her dad played a huge role in her sickness and didn't even notice that with his over protective actions he was killing her. Then theres Ted the basketball star. Drinking became his escape. Each time it felt better. All the pressure gone and everything forgotten. His basketball career was gone along with his future. Two teens with different problems and from different world collide together and find relieve in each other.How it started doesn't matter just how its going to end. Erica and Ted are now officially "sober".
Rating:
5/5Truly Yours,
Sunday, December 6, 2009
2010 Finish The Series Challenge
An awesome challenge that keeps you motivated to finish those book series you haven't before. Don't doubt youself any logner and join this amazing challenge you won't regeret it.
Four levels to choose from
Curious – Finish 2 series.
Fascinated – Finish 3 series.
Addicted – Finish 5 series.
Obsessed – Finish 10 series.
My level choose is Fascinated.. Book series would be posted later on.
Bloggers and NOn-bloggers can join.
If any information is needed about this challenge please visit Royal Reviews.
2010 Romance Reading Challenge
Royal Reviews is hosting for the second year a Romance Reading Challenge.
Readers have four levels to choose from and you don't have to be a blogger to join.Challenge starts January 1st through December.. If any information is needed about this specific challenge please visit Royal Reviews.
Here's My Romance Book List
Level is Fascinated
Books would be posted soon ^^
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Tik Tok... Mailbox
This event is hosted by The Story Siren every week!
Honestly this month so far I've had two books in my mail box currently.
Just Listen By Sarah Dessen
When Annabel, the youngest of three beautiful sisters, has a bitter falling out with her best friend?the popular and exciting Sophie?she suddenly finds herself isolated and friendless. but then she meets owen?a loner, passionate about music and his weekly radio show, and always determined to tell the truth. And when they develop a friendship, Annabel is not only introduced to new music but is encouraged to listen to her own inner voice. with owen?s help, can Annabel find the courage to speak out about what exactly happened the night her friendship with Sophie came to a screeching halt?
Book ordered last week and will be arriving this week can't wait to read it and review it.
Love Sick By Jack Coburn
A crippling drunk-driving accident has cost Ted his basketball scholarship and forced him into AA. But a second chance comes in the form of a shocking offer: keep Manhattan princess and struggling bulimic Erica under surveillance for her wealthy father, and enjoy a free ride. It’s a dangerous deal, but Ted is willing. He just never planned on falling in love.
Book arrived today and I'm curretly on Chapter 1.. getting very interesting..
Can't wait to read these two books and post my review.
Truly Yours,
Honestly this month so far I've had two books in my mail box currently.
Just Listen By Sarah DessenWhen Annabel, the youngest of three beautiful sisters, has a bitter falling out with her best friend?the popular and exciting Sophie?she suddenly finds herself isolated and friendless. but then she meets owen?a loner, passionate about music and his weekly radio show, and always determined to tell the truth. And when they develop a friendship, Annabel is not only introduced to new music but is encouraged to listen to her own inner voice. with owen?s help, can Annabel find the courage to speak out about what exactly happened the night her friendship with Sophie came to a screeching halt?
Book ordered last week and will be arriving this week can't wait to read it and review it.
Love Sick By Jack CoburnA crippling drunk-driving accident has cost Ted his basketball scholarship and forced him into AA. But a second chance comes in the form of a shocking offer: keep Manhattan princess and struggling bulimic Erica under surveillance for her wealthy father, and enjoy a free ride. It’s a dangerous deal, but Ted is willing. He just never planned on falling in love.
Book arrived today and I'm curretly on Chapter 1.. getting very interesting..
Can't wait to read these two books and post my review.
Truly Yours,
Friday, December 4, 2009
Friday Finds: Amazing Drawing
This artist is amazing and i fell in love with this drawing...A picture that has many meanings... AMAZING!
By Denoro Check out his art its speechless
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
New Book Releases ..... Tik Tok .. December
Upcoming New Releases Of Books in December
Kisses and Lies
By Lauren Henderson
After discovering that someone saw what looked like Dan's emergency EpiPen in A-lister Plum's designer handbag, Scarlett and her tough American sidekick, Taylor, sneak into a posh London nightclub, where Plum has a private table. Scarlett is stunned to discover a piece of evidence that might implicate another girl in Plum's exclusive circle, Lucy Raleigh. Which means Scarlett must cast a wider net in order to catch the right suspect. Back at school, groundskeeper Jase is hoping to take Scarlett's mind off her troubles with some heart-stopping kisses. Scarlett can't help but feel guilty for indulging in romantic rendezvous when she should be hunting down Dan's killer. However, once Scarlett finds out how Lucy is connected to Dan, she knows she must drop everything and travel to the McAndrew estate in Scotland to hunt for more clues. But when she arrives, Scarlett becomes the target of a dangerous hunt herself.
Release Date: December 22, 2009
Girl V. Boy
By Yvonne Collins
All's not fair in love, war, and high school journalism Sixteen-year-old Luisa Perez is not looking to win any awards for school spirit. In fact, she and her friends make it a point to avoid all activities considered "extra-curricular." So when her English teacher volunteers her to be an anonymous columnist for the school paper, Luisa's first impulse is to run. But, unlike her high-school dropout sister, Luisa does want to go to college-it may be her only ticket out of a life spent working at the cowboy-themed diner where she waitresses part time-and it would be nice to something on her applications. Her first assignment is to cover her high school's latest fundraiser, which pits the girls against the boys. Luisa will cover the events from the female POV, while another anonymous writer provides the male perspective-or, at least, that's how it begins. The two columnists soon find themselves engaged in an epic battle of the sexes-a battle that Luisa is determined to win.
Release Date: December 22, 2009
True Love: Three Novels
By Lurlene McDaniel
Love, romance, and friendship abound in this three-in-one omnibus edition of Lurlene McDaniel's bestselling inspirational young adult novels, all of which explore the timeless question "Can love survive, now and forever?" I'll Be Seeing You Carley Mattea never expected to become friends with a boy as handsome as Kyle Westin-especially not in the hospital. His doctors don't know whether he'll get his vision back, and he's deeply depressed. Carley can relate. She's been scarred by a facial deformity, but she's keeping that a secret from Kyle. She's worried that if his bandages are removed and he sees her, it will be the end of their relationship. Carley wants what's best for Kyle. But what will that mean for Carley? Don't Die, My Love Julie Ellis and Luke Muldenhower describe themselves as "meant for each other." Now in high school, they are deeply in love. Luke is a talented football player and is sure to receive an athletic scholarship to a top college, and Julie intends to follow.
Release Date: December 22, 2009
Need
By Carrie Jones
Zara collects phobias the way other girls collect Facebook friends. Little wonder, since life's been pretty rough so far. Her father left, her stepfather just died, and her mother's pretty much checked out. Now Zara's living with her grandmother in sleepy, cold Maine so that she stays "safe." Zara doesn't think she's in danger; she thinks her mother can't deal.
Wrong. Turns out that guy she sees everywhere, the one leaving trails of gold glitter, isn't a figment of her imagination. He's a pixie--and not the cute, lovable kind with wings. He's the kind who has dreadful, uncontrollable needs. And he's trailing Zara.
With suspense, romance, and paranormal themes, this exciting breakout novel has readers rapidly turning the pages.
Release Date: December 08, 2009
My Fair Godmother
By Janette Rallison
After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah Delano wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrissy (Chrysanthemum) Everstar: Savannah's gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Showing why she's only "Fair"--because she's not a very good fairy student--Chrissy mistakenly sends Savannah back in time to the Middle Ages, first as Cinderella, then as Snow White. Finally she sends Tristan, a boy in Savannah's class, back instead to turn him into her prom-worthy prince. When Savannah returns to the Middle Ages to save Tristan, they must team up to defeat a troll, a dragon, and the mysterious and undeniably sexy Black Knight. Laughs abound in this clever fairy tale twist from a master of romantic comedy.
Released on: December 22,2009
(Pictures and Book Summaries Courtesy Of borders.com)
Kisses and LiesBy Lauren Henderson
After discovering that someone saw what looked like Dan's emergency EpiPen in A-lister Plum's designer handbag, Scarlett and her tough American sidekick, Taylor, sneak into a posh London nightclub, where Plum has a private table. Scarlett is stunned to discover a piece of evidence that might implicate another girl in Plum's exclusive circle, Lucy Raleigh. Which means Scarlett must cast a wider net in order to catch the right suspect. Back at school, groundskeeper Jase is hoping to take Scarlett's mind off her troubles with some heart-stopping kisses. Scarlett can't help but feel guilty for indulging in romantic rendezvous when she should be hunting down Dan's killer. However, once Scarlett finds out how Lucy is connected to Dan, she knows she must drop everything and travel to the McAndrew estate in Scotland to hunt for more clues. But when she arrives, Scarlett becomes the target of a dangerous hunt herself.
Release Date: December 22, 2009
Girl V. BoyBy Yvonne Collins
All's not fair in love, war, and high school journalism Sixteen-year-old Luisa Perez is not looking to win any awards for school spirit. In fact, she and her friends make it a point to avoid all activities considered "extra-curricular." So when her English teacher volunteers her to be an anonymous columnist for the school paper, Luisa's first impulse is to run. But, unlike her high-school dropout sister, Luisa does want to go to college-it may be her only ticket out of a life spent working at the cowboy-themed diner where she waitresses part time-and it would be nice to something on her applications. Her first assignment is to cover her high school's latest fundraiser, which pits the girls against the boys. Luisa will cover the events from the female POV, while another anonymous writer provides the male perspective-or, at least, that's how it begins. The two columnists soon find themselves engaged in an epic battle of the sexes-a battle that Luisa is determined to win.
Release Date: December 22, 2009
True Love: Three NovelsBy Lurlene McDaniel
Love, romance, and friendship abound in this three-in-one omnibus edition of Lurlene McDaniel's bestselling inspirational young adult novels, all of which explore the timeless question "Can love survive, now and forever?" I'll Be Seeing You Carley Mattea never expected to become friends with a boy as handsome as Kyle Westin-especially not in the hospital. His doctors don't know whether he'll get his vision back, and he's deeply depressed. Carley can relate. She's been scarred by a facial deformity, but she's keeping that a secret from Kyle. She's worried that if his bandages are removed and he sees her, it will be the end of their relationship. Carley wants what's best for Kyle. But what will that mean for Carley? Don't Die, My Love Julie Ellis and Luke Muldenhower describe themselves as "meant for each other." Now in high school, they are deeply in love. Luke is a talented football player and is sure to receive an athletic scholarship to a top college, and Julie intends to follow.
Release Date: December 22, 2009
NeedBy Carrie Jones
Zara collects phobias the way other girls collect Facebook friends. Little wonder, since life's been pretty rough so far. Her father left, her stepfather just died, and her mother's pretty much checked out. Now Zara's living with her grandmother in sleepy, cold Maine so that she stays "safe." Zara doesn't think she's in danger; she thinks her mother can't deal.
Wrong. Turns out that guy she sees everywhere, the one leaving trails of gold glitter, isn't a figment of her imagination. He's a pixie--and not the cute, lovable kind with wings. He's the kind who has dreadful, uncontrollable needs. And he's trailing Zara.
With suspense, romance, and paranormal themes, this exciting breakout novel has readers rapidly turning the pages.
Release Date: December 08, 2009
My Fair Godmother By Janette Rallison
After her boyfriend dumps her for her older sister, sophomore Savannah Delano wishes she could find a true prince to take her to the prom. Enter Chrissy (Chrysanthemum) Everstar: Savannah's gum-chewing, cell phone-carrying, high heel-wearing Fair Godmother. Showing why she's only "Fair"--because she's not a very good fairy student--Chrissy mistakenly sends Savannah back in time to the Middle Ages, first as Cinderella, then as Snow White. Finally she sends Tristan, a boy in Savannah's class, back instead to turn him into her prom-worthy prince. When Savannah returns to the Middle Ages to save Tristan, they must team up to defeat a troll, a dragon, and the mysterious and undeniably sexy Black Knight. Laughs abound in this clever fairy tale twist from a master of romantic comedy.
Released on: December 22,2009
(Pictures and Book Summaries Courtesy Of borders.com)
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