Inspired by an article on Babble called, Judging a Book by Its Cover: A 6-year-old Guesses What Classic Novels Are All About, I have asked my 6 year old what his thoughts are on a few Young Adult covers lying around the house. To take it a step further, I… Read more »
Monthly Archives:: May 2013
Armchair BEA 2013 – Ethics
Design Credit: Nina @ Nina Reads Today’s topic deals with the ethics behind blogging. Are there guidelines to follow? And what about that dirty word in the blogosphere, plagiarism? I personally don’t think there are really any set guidelines a blogger has to use. Your blog is YOUR blog. Write and… Read more »
Armchair BEA 2013 – Giveaway
Design Credit: Nina @ Nina Reads Today I’ll be sharing with you guys a giveaway! I went back and forth with ideas of books to offer up and what better options than a few from the books I listed as my favorites of 2013 so far! ONE winner can choose one… Read more »
‘Waiting On’ Wednesday (56): Extinguish by J.M. Darhower
**Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.** Extinguish by J.M. Darhower Publication Date: June 4th 2013 Publisher: Self-pub From Goodreads: One… Two… Three… Four… I Declare War Serah always believed the world around her was perfect. As… Read more »
Armchair BEA 2013 – Blogger Development & Genre Fiction
Design Credit: Nina @ Nina Reads Today is day two of Armchair BEA! If you missed yesterday post, I gave you guys a little introduction and more about me. This time around I will talk to you guys a bit about how I have developed my blog in the past year… Read more »
Review + Giveaway: Extinguish by J.M. Darhower
She sensed him before she saw him, felt his presence like the bitter breeze. He smelled like lit matches, crackling fire with a hint of peppermint. The electricity in the air intensified, the sky stirring, a red and black swirl of clouds blocking the much-needed sunlight. A storm… Read more »
Armchair BEA 2013 – Introductions First!
Design Credit: Nina of Nina Reads ‘Tis the time of year for BEA! For those of you who don’t know what BEA is, it is a convention in the NYC this week called Book Expo America. Publishers and authors are in attendance and it is a great place for librarians, bloggers… Read more »
DNF Review: September Girls by Bennett Madison
Title: September GirlsAuthor: Bennett MadisonPublisher: HarperTeenDate: May 21st 2013Source: From Publisher – Edelweiss From Goodreads: When Sam’s dad whisks him and his brother off to a remote beach town for the summer, he’s all for it– at first. Sam soon realizes, though, that this place is anything but ordinary. Time… Read more »
The Rochester Teen Book Festival 2013 – Recap One
On May 18th, I attended the Rochester Teen Book Festival! I’ve mentioned my attendance before, but now I can share with you all the fun that was had! The event starts at approximately 8:45am, when the authors arrive by limos and fancy cars. Once things get settled, there is an… Read more »
‘Post’ on Sunday (43)
**’Post’ on Sundays is a weekly/biweekly post here at Forever 17 Books where I can share with you all the goodies I have received, bought or borrowed. This post was inspired by In My Mailbox by The Story Siren.** I have decided to start linking up with Tynga’s Reviews and… Read more »
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