Life of a Blogger: Introvert or Extrovert?

Life of a Blogger: Introvert or Extrovert?
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on February 20, 2014 | 18 Comments

See the full list of topics HERE. Last week’s topic: Plans for the future I think as readers, many of us are introverts. We’d rather stay home on a Friday night and read a book rather than go out and party. Am I right? So, am I an introvert or extrovert? For the most part, I am an introvert. 9 times out of 10 I am much more content staying in than going out. But, just because I’m an introvert […]

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Novel Thoughts: Unique Names in Literature

Novel Thoughts: Unique Names in Literature
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on February 19, 2014 | 38 Comments

This topic was inspired by Angelfall, which had a name that annoyed me: Raffe. It was meant to be pronounced “rah-fee” (as in, short for Raphael), but every time I saw it my brain automatically read it as”rafe” (rhyming with waif). It bugged the crap out of me!! I had to make an actual effort to pronounce it the correct way, and it made my eye twitch. With some books, it works. Actually, I quite like unique names, because it […]

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Review: The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski

Review: The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on February 18, 2014 | 15 Comments

“The Winner’s Curse is when you come out on top of the bid, but only by paying a steep price.” It’s no secret that I had been DYING for this book for months. It was THE most anticipated 2014 release for me! I was kinda worried that the Hype Monster would strike again, that I would be disappointed because my hopes were sky high. But I was pleasantly surprised! It didn’t blow me away, but I still loved it! This […]

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The Love for Books Readathon Kicks Off!

The Love for Books Readathon Kicks Off!
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on February 17, 2014 | 10 Comments

  Welcome to the Love for Books Readathon!! A special thank you to all who signed up…we’re excited for you to join us! The deets The Love for Books Readathon runs from Monday, February 17th at 12:01 am through Sunday, February 23rd at 11:59 pm.  We plan to have at least one mini challenge sometime during the week for you to participate in! There will be a giveaway at the end of the readathon for all participants. Sign up at […]

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Heartbeat Weekly (16)

Heartbeat Weekly (16)
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on February 16, 2014 | 13 Comments

     Bought: The Selection by Kiera Cass ($2.99 on Amazon) World After by Susan Ee ($1.99 on Amazon)   For Review: Where Silence Gathers by Kelsey Sutton (Netgalley) The Hunt by Stacey Kade (NG)     Review: The Nightmare Dilemma by Mindee Arnett Discussion: Has being a book blogger made me a critical reader? Life of a Blogger: Plans for the future Review: Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi   Kelly @ Effortlessly reading writes a letter to a plagiarizer […]

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Follower Appreciation Giveaway

Follower Appreciation Giveaway
Posted by Jessi (Geo) on February 15, 2014 | 5 Comments

So, it’s been a while since I did a giveaway just for the hell of doing a giveaway and I was thinking it was about time to show all you wonderful people some love! Up for grabs: A box of ARCs!  Death Sworn by Leah Cypess September Girls by Bennett Madison Pretty Sly by Elisa Ludwig Tremor by Patrick Carman Revolution 19 by Gregg Rosenblum Waterfell by Amalie Howard Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child by Maria T. Lennon Bite-Sized […]

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