2010 December

A Year in the Life of….

December 31, 2010 By Lori 12 Comments

2010 has been a very eventful year for me and I wanted to take the time out to recap some of the events that happened:

In March I read a book that changed my life. No, really it did! I haven’t ate any meat since.

I only went to one concert, but it was a fun one, and I punched a guy in the head….

I went hiking….a lot!

I met lots of awesome authors and other bloggers.

I went to some football games.

I revisited the 80′s.

I learned that I can write a book, I didn’t finish it, but I now know that I can do it!

That’s also my New Years Resolution: to write and finish the book that is taking over my brain.

I read 146 of books.

And had lots of fun!

I can’t wait to see what 2011 holds.

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Out With a Bang Read-a-Thon Update!

December 30, 2010 By Lori Leave a Comment

Yesterday I finished Prom & Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg! I really enjoyed it more than I thought I was going to! Now I’m about 250 pages into Not That Kind of Girl. I’m LOVING it! I don’t think I will get it finished today, but tomorrow definitely! Who knows I might finish it tonight…

I haven’t had time to do any challenges

Maybe tomorrow morning!

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BB Bash Giveaway: Delirium Pre-Order

December 30, 2010 By Lori 40 Comments

Delirium was my favorite book of the year…not to mention my new favorite book….Ever! So, what better way to wrap up my Birthday Blogoversary Month than with a pre-order giveaway for this incredible book?

Here are the details:

Open to where ever Book Depository ships

Ends 1/27

Must be 13 or older

I didn’t ask you to follow or tweet for this one but I always appreciate it!

Fill out the form:

Giveaway is now closed!

Filed Under: Birthday, Blogoversary, Delirium, Giveaways, Lauren Oliver

Out With A Bang Read-a-Thon Challenge & Giveaway!

December 29, 2010 By Lori 52 Comments

Hello everyone! I hope you having fun with this read-a-thon!! Are you ready for the challenge? Are you sure? If you are sure, here it is!

Which two authors would you pair up to co-write a book, and what would it be about?

This question was inspired by my reading of Will Grayson, Will Grayson!

Go on and answer away! You can answer in the comments or in your read-a-thon update posts, or you can even do a whole separate post! The possibilities are endless!

Now for the fun part!

Want to win something? Maybe you want one of these and some awesome swag?

Here’s just a small preview of the awesome swag you cold win:

Here’s what you have to do:

Be a participant in the read-a-thon, of course (I will check!)

Answer that question or link to your answer (if its somewhere else) and leave your email address and which book you would prefer in the comments.
Ends 12/31

That’s it! Good luck with the read-a-thon!!

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Out With A Bang Read-a-Thon Kick Off!!

December 29, 2010 By Lori 5 Comments

Today is the start of the Out With a Bang Read-a-Thon hosted by The Bookish Type and Book-Savvy!! Are you ready for it? I have to work today through Saturday so I don’t know how much I will actually get read, but I have completed my 2010 Debut Author Challenge so I don’t have those books to worry about! Here’s what I plan to read:

I know its a pitiful list, but like I said I’m working everyday

If I get two done I will be happy!

Make sure and come back by later for a mini challenge and giveaway!!

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Have you signed up for the Reading Resolutions Giveaway Hop yet?!

December 28, 2010 By Lori Leave a Comment

The hop starts Monday, but you still have time to sign up!! We have lots of blogs participating!

Here is some extra info:

If you haven’t signed up, or heard about it yet, this is a Giveaway Hop running from January 3-9. It is for book related items only.

Please post your giveaway’s at 12:01 am on January 3rd (night of the 2nd) and close it out at midnight on the 9th.

Keep in mind this is a hop, so there are many blogs to visit~ so try to limit your entries. It’s up to your own discretion on what your entries are, your just encouraged to keep it fast and simple.

Please have a link to the post, or the button that links to your post at the top of your blog so it’s easy to find your giveaway.

Want to participate?

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Review: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

December 28, 2010 By Lori 7 Comments

Release Date: January 25, 2011
Received From: NetGalley
Age Group: Young Adult
My Rating: 4 Stars
IBSN: 9780373210183
Blurb:
My name is Meaghan Chase.

I thought it was over.That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who’s sworn to stay by my side. Drag me into the core of a conflict so powerful, I’m not sure anyone can survive it.

This time, there will be no turning back.

I’ve been with this series since The Iron King first came out. I devoured every word and I’ve been Team Puck all the way. This is another enchanting installment in The Iron Fey series and even though its the end of Meghan’s story it will leave you wanting more.

First, I have to get something off my chest, I didn’t like this one as much as the first two. I know! I’m sorry! I just didn’t! The pace in the first half was really slow and it didn’t keep my attention. I actually finished two other books while I was reading this, I never do that. But after the first half of the book it was back to the action that I have grown to love with this series!

I’m having a hard time talking about the contents of this book without saying something spoilery. Let me just say that Meghan’s development as a character was extraordinary. I loved the progression of her relationship with Ash, even though I like Puck better…Just saying!

The ending of this book will not leave you disappointed. This series is a must read for any fans of the fey. I’m still in awe of Julie’s take on the world of Faerie and I can’t wait to read more!