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Archive for November 2008

The Funeral Director’s Son by Coleen Murtagh Paratore

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 30, 2008

Title: The Funeral Director’s Son
Author: Coleen Murtagh Paratore
Rating: 7/10
Summary: (Taken from Amazon)
This family business is for life…
In the small town of Clover, when you die, you are put to rest by Campbell and Sons Funeral Home. Unfortunately twelve-year-old Kip Campbell happens to be the only “son” in that title. And that’s a problem for him [...]

I’m Not Dead!

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 28, 2008

Since I haven’t posted in a few days, and there’s been no review for a while, I just wanted to make sure everyone knew that I was still alive. Yesterday was crazy but today was much calmer. I was planning on posting today but Amazon went all screwy and I gave up. BUT, [...]

It’s Contest Time!

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 26, 2008

So, honor of Thanksgiving Eve and the fabulous Diana Rodriguez Wallach, I will be giving away a copy of Amigas and School Scandals!
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Deadline: December 1st

Amigas and School Scandals by Diana Rodriguez Wallach

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 23, 2008

Title: Amigas and School Scandals
Author: Diana Rodriguez Wallach
Rating: 8/10
Summary: (Taken from Amazon)
Mariana Ruiz is bringing a lot home from her vacation in Puerto Rico, including memories of a hot summer romance, a new understanding of her cousin Lilly Sanchez who’s enrolling in Mariana’s suburban Philadelphia high school.Mariana’s best friends, Madison and Emily, aren’t thrilled about [...]

In My Mailbox (2)

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 23, 2008

Once again, I’m “stealing” this from The Story Siren. She just set up some rules and Mr. Linky so if you want to join us, go check it out!

*Vamps by Nancy A. Collins
*Confessions (Private #4) by Kate Brian
*Inner Circle (Private #5) by Kate Brian
I also recieved Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter by R. J. Anderson, Shimmer [...]

Twilight Movie

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 21, 2008

So I went to see the Twilight movie premiere last night (well, this morning) and I liked it. Actually, I loved it and I plan on seeing it again. It definitely wasn’t perfect because I definitely had some issues with certain scenes but it almost made me tear up and squeal.
But, looking around the cyberspace, [...]

In My Mailbox

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 16, 2008

I’m stealing this idea from The Story Siren. Basically, every week or every other week, I’ll make a post of what books I recieved in the mail. This week, I recieved a TON of books in the mail. Most of them were from Penguin.

*Willow by Julia Hoban
*Paisley Hanover Acts Out by Cameron Tuttle
*Because I Am [...]

The Girl’s Going Craft Crazy!

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 15, 2008

I love the Christmas season. It’s my favorite time of the year. I absolutely love presents. And no, I don’t mean getting them. I mean GIVING them. I go crazy every single year. This year, everyone is getting books, whether they read a lot or not.  My little brother is getting books of all his [...]

Artichoke’s Heart by Suzanne Supplee

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 14, 2008

Title: Artichoke’s Heart
Author: Suzanne Supplee
Rating:9.5/10
Summary: (Taken from Amazon)
Rosemary Goode is smart and funny and loyal and the best eyebrow waxer in Spring Hill, Tennessee. But only one thing seems to matter to anyone, including Rosemary: her weight. And when your mom runs the most successful (and gossipy) beauty shop in town, it can be hard [...]

Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: November 13, 2008

 

Title: Let it Snow
Authors: John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle
Rating: 7/10
Summary: (Taken from Amazon)
Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda. After [...]


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