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Archive for July 2009

What I’m Reading (5)

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 31, 2009

I had the library get this (and all of her other books) in from the inter-library system because after reading the Ruby Oliver series, I wanted to check out her other books. I like this one, I’m about half-way through, but there’s something bugging me. I’m thinking it may just be her writing style because [...]

Signing

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 31, 2009

Anyone going to the Laura Wiess signing in Muncy, PA next Saturday?!

The Miles Between by Mary E. Pearson

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 30, 2009

Title: The Miles Between
Author: Mary E. Pearson
Rating: 8/10
Good If… You’re looking for a one-day roadtrip book.
Summary: (Taken from Amazon)
Destiny Faraday makes a point of keeping her distance from her classmates at Hedgebrook Academy. Her number-one rule: Don’t get attached. But one day, unexpectedly finding a car at their disposal, Destiny and three of her classmates [...]

Library Fundraising, Part Two

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 29, 2009

If you saw yesterday’s post, you know that I’m working on some ways to help my library out. With the help of those who commented (especially The Compulsive Reader) I came up with a bunch of great ideas and this morning, I went to the library to run them by my librarian. We’ve come up with [...]

Waiting on Wednesday (7)

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 29, 2009

First off, I absolutely ADORE this cover. I love the covers and the hearts are just so cool. Second of all, I loved the one Mackler book that I read so I’d love to try more of her stuff, even though I have no clue what this one is about.

Library Fundraising

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 28, 2009

As many of you know, I live in a small town. Living in a small town equals having a small library. A small library means a small book selection. Now, don’t get my wrong, I LOVE my library. I go there three or four times a week to hang out and help. BUT, their teen section pretty [...]

My Last Twenty Reviews

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 28, 2009

Presenting Lenore did this interesting post about the books she reviews, which you should really check out here. She linked some other posts you should definitely check out. I decided to do it because I expect the result to be interesting.
Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott – requested from publisher.
Bad Girls Don’t Die by Katie Alender [...]

Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 28, 2009

Title: Something, Maybe
Author: Elizabeth Scott
Rating: 8.5/10
Good If…You’re looking for a cute and fast summer romance.
Summary: (Taken from BN.com)
Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she’s got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showcasing photos of pretty girls and his party lifestyle all over the Internet, and her mom was once one [...]

Bad Girls Don’t Die by Katie Alender

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 27, 2009

Title: Bad Girls Don’t Die
Author: Katie Alender
Rating: 8/10
Good If… You’re looking for a haunt but not totally creepy ghost story.
Summary: (Taken from Amazon)
Alexis thought she led a typically dysfunctional high school existence. Dysfunctional like her parents’ marriage; her doll-crazy twelve-year-old sister, Kasey; and even her own anti-social, anti-cheerleader attitude.
When a family fight results in some [...]

Confidence is Queen by Susie Castillo

Posted by: harmonybookreviews on: July 27, 2009

Title: Confidence is Queen
Author: Susie Castillo
Rating: 9/10
Good If… You’re looking for a self-help book that actually helps.
Summary: (Taken from Amazon)
Former Miss USA and MTV VJ Susie Castillo shares her ultimate beauty secret.
MTV personality, Neutrogena spokesperson, and former Miss USA Susie Castillo knows firsthand what it takes to get the most out of life: confidence. She [...]


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