for not posting.

for not commenting.

for not getting the winner of my giveaway out.

i'm super busy right now as the end of the semester of university is coming.

mama needs to get that degree.

will be back, sporadically, as soon as possible.

thanks squareheads!

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Waiting On Wednesday (08)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we seriously can’t wait for.

 Here's my pick for the week, that I seriously can't wait for:

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

For budding costume designer Lola Nolan, the more outrageous, the outfit—more sparkly, more fun, more wild—the better. But even though Lola’s style is outrageous, she’s a devoted daughter and friend with some big plans for the future. And everything is pretty perfect (right down to her hot rocker boyfriend) until the dreaded Bell twins move back into the house next door.

When the family returns and Cricket—a gifted inventor and engineer—steps out from his twin sister’s shadow and back into Lola’s life, she must finally reconcile a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door.

 (Goodreads)

I'm excited!  Are you excited? No?!  WHY NOT???  If you are one of the few unfortunate souls who hasn't read Anna and the French Kiss, Stephanie Perkins' first novel, then you are missing out on the AWESOME that is she.  See if you had read about Anna, then you would know why I'm so so so excited to read about Lola.  

So now you must go and do the right thing: pick up Anna and the French Kiss, sit down (lie down...whatever), read it, squee about it's awesome, and finally wait impatiently for Lola and the Boy Next Door.  Just. Like. Me.

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Teaser Tuesday (08)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following!

• Grab your current read.
• Open to a random page.
• Share a few teaser sentences from somewhere on that page.
• MAKE SURE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (you don't want to give too much away and ruin the book for other readers)
• Share the title and author too, so that other readers can add your book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!  

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Wolves, Boys, & Other Things that Might Kill Me 

by Kristen Chandler

     "Thanks," I say with as much sarcasm as is possible to interject into a single syllable.  "I'll try to remember that."

 

     "You'll remember," says Becca. "Some things you can't forget, even when you want to."

 

     "You have no idea," I say quietly.

 

     "Yes I do," she says.

 

      Adults, I think. Spare me.

 

(page. 54)

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I fell in love with this cover, and that was the biggest reason I picked the book up.  But it is really starting to pick up.  From just the little I read, there seems to be a lot of different plot lines and they all feel like they're going to intertwine down the road.  I like when that happens because there isn't much point to a plot line, if all it does is pitter out.

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BE A SQUARE: 100 Follower Giveaway!!! - CLOSED!!

Hey Squareheads! (I've just decided to call my followers that...lol)  I've finally decided that I'm comfortable enough with hosting a giveaway!

You can use this image on your sidebar if you want!

That's right, I want you to be a Square!  I'm so thankful for the followers I have now, and the followers to come that I wanted to do something for them.  So I've decided that when I hit 100 followers on GFC that I'm going to giveaway a $25 gift card to Amazon or Book Depository!!!

Pretty exciting?

In addition, I might throw in some extra books for fun.  I like surprises so I hope you do to.

TO ENTER:

Just fill out the form below, and leave a comment telling me what your favorite YA book is!
Both are mandatory.  You can't win without a comment, and you can't win without filling out the form!

GIVEAWAY CLOSES WHEN I HIT 100 FOLLOWERS!

Good Luck!  I hope this goes well for me because it is my first giveaway!  PLEASE ADD TO A SIDEBAR OR TWEET THE GIVEAWAY (it'll earn you extra entries!!!)

Thanks for all the love guys, and good luck!!!!

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED AND ALL MY NEW FOLLOWERS!!!

I'LL BE PICKING THE WINNER SOMETIME THIS WEEK!

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Misc. and Sundry Monday

I apologize for my lack of posts recently.  I'm in my internship (I know, I know, I've said this like 1000 times already), and it has been a little crazy in my neck of the woods.  Hopefully things slow down soon, and today I'm hoping to catch up on some posts today.

List of things to come:

Reviews:
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Need/Captivate/Entice by Carrie Jones
Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

Teaser Tuesday:
The Declaration by Gemma Malley

Waiting on Wednesday:
Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs

Trailer Thursday:
Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon

In addition to all that, I found some interesting quizzes through The Book Garden. I think my answers are pretty spot on and awesome.  You guys should try them out as well!

You Are Fantasy / Sci Fi

You have an amazing imagination, and in your mind, all things are possible. You are open minded, and you find the future exciting. You crave novelty and progress. Compared to most people, you are quirky and even a bit eccentric. You have some wacky ideas. And while you may be a bit off the wall, there's no denying how insightful and creative you are.

What Kind of Book Are You?

You Are a Paperback Book

You are an avid reader, and you probably buy a lot of books. And nothing beats an inexpensive paperback you can carry around. You read whatever you feel like reading. You aren't a snob, and you aren't ashamed of your tastes. You always have a stack of books to get through, and it seems to be constantly multiplying. You don't mind waiting for a book you want to come out in paperback. You have plenty to read in the meantime!

Are You a Hardcover Book or a Paperback Book?

You Are Fiction

You believe that life is magical, especially when you enter the world of ideas. You are highly creative and imaginative. The real world often isn't enough for you. You are optimistic and hopeful. You believe that we craft our own destinies. You believe that if you can dream it, you can do it. And you do a lot of dreaming.

Are You Fiction or Non-fiction?

       
       
       

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In My Mailbox (10)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi of The Story Siren and inspired by one of her friends, Alea of Pop Culture Junkie where we get to post about the books we receive each week through publishers/authors, our own purchases, contests won, and libraries.

So I filmed a video, but it is 1 minute too long and I don't feel like re-editing.  Therefore, I'm going back to the old school format and listing the books I got!

First up is what I got in the mail:
Dark Mirror by M. J. Putney from Starry Sky Books
A Sweet Venom (by Tera Lynn Childs) bookmark + Other bookmarks from IB Book Blogging

Bought from Borders:
The Average American Male by Chad Kultgen
Ani Difranco: Verses by Ani DiFranco

Bought from The Salvation Army:
Dead Is the New Black by Marlene Perez
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
The Essential 55 by Ron Clark
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer
The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud
In the Woods by Tana French
A Wild Ride Up the Cupboards by Ann Bauer
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

Let me know if you've read any of them in the comments!!

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Teaser Tuesday (07)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following!

• Grab your current read.
• Open to a random page.
• Share a few teaser sentences from somewhere on that page.
• MAKE SURE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (you don't want to give too much away and ruin the book for other readers)
• Share the title and author too, so that other readers can add your book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!

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 Jane by April Lindner

     "I cast around for my job-interview voice, the one that had apparently served me so well yesterday.  Though she couldn't see me, I three back my shoulders and raised my chin.  "I look forward to hearing more.  Where will I be working?"

     Julie Draper laughed in a surprisingly musical tone.  "This will sound bizarre, but I can't give you any more details over the phone.  How soon can you meet me?""

(pg. 6)

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So good so far!  It's captured my interest, and because I adore Jane Eyre, I really hope I like this.  But it does seem promising right now!!

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In My Mailbox (09)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi of The Story Siren and inspired by one of her friends, Alea of Pop Culture Junkie where we get to post about the books we receive each week through publishers/authors, our own purchases, contests won, and libraries.

Books:

I Am J by Chris Beam
Thirst No.1 by Christopher Pike
Hero by Perry Moore
The Straight Road to Kylie by Nico Medina
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White

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In My Mailbox (08)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi of The Story Siren and inspired by one of her friends, Alea of Pop Culture Junkie where we get to post about the books we receive each week through publishers/authors, our own purchases, contests won, and libraries.

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The Girl Who Became a Beatle Trailer

The Girl Who Became a Beatle by Greg Taylor

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Teaser Tuesday (06)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following!

• Grab your current read.
• Open to a random page.
• Share a few teaser sentences from somewhere on that page.
• MAKE SURE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (you don't want to give too much away and ruin the book for other readers)
• Share the title and author too, so that other readers can add your book to their TBR list if they like your teaser!

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The Big Crunch by Pete Hautman

     Her eye would clear up whether she did anything or not.
     Her cold would go away.
     She would go back to school.
     Her parents would pack up and move again.
     The universe would contract.

(pg. 87)

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I've just started reading this book.  I never heard of it before, but I went to the library today and this jumped out at me.  It sounds like a good book and the first couple pages I've read sound promising. 
Let me know if any of you have read this and what you thought!

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