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What? You’re giving away books and music? Why yes, I am!
Since next Monday is my birthday (yes, shameless plug I know!) I thought I’d try to track down some things to give away and share the love with my readers. I’ve got a great one too! Grace Unplugged is a fabulous book that I really enjoyed. My review is here if you want to read it. It’s also a movie that will be coming out in theaters in the next few weeks. Check out the trailer! So for this awesome contest, I have two copies of the book to give away AND a copy of the soundtrack. (Also amazing and very cool!) It’s open to anyone in the U.S. – and…
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Book Review: Anomaly by Krista McGee
Anomaly by Krista McGee Genre: Sci Fi, YA Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date July 9 2013 Thalli knows that she’s got less than 15 minutes less to live. In fact, she can see the bright red numbers on the clock ticking down the rest of her life. And thus starts the story of Thalli, a genetically manipulated young woman who is a brilliant musician living in and controlled by The State. An underground facility is her residence and every moment of her day is choreographed by the Scientists – elders who remember what is was like to live above ground, grow food, laugh, play and make your own life choices. Now…
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Review: Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum
Paige Rewritten by Erynn Mangum Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Chick lit Publisher: NavPress Publication Date: October 2013 Paige Alder is finally in a good place. Now that she’s learned how to say no and really control her schedule and her day, she’s doing great. In fact, she’s dating an awesome guy and she’s even been offered a promotion at work. Except… She’s really not a fan of the job she’s doing and it’s starting to wear her down. She’s not using her education and though she was promised that she would one day become a case worker, she’s still just a glorified receptionist. Should you take a promotion when…
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Book Review: Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not? by Travis Thrasher
Are you Gonna Kiss Me Or Not? by Travis Thrasher and Thompson Square Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: Drama, Romance Publisher: Howard Books Publication Date: June 2013 When Daniel and Casey were assigned to work together for a school project, it was something neither of them was really jazzed about doing. But they discovered, after a little time working together, that they were a pretty decent team. Even so, it took a little while longer for them to realize that they could probably make a really good couple. When they finally got together, they dated through high school and some college before drifting apart to try and find their own…
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Review: Boston Jacky: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Taking Care of Business by L.A. Meyer
Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Genre: YA, Historical, Adventure Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers Publication Date: September 10, 2013 Jacky’s back in Boston and things are more riotous than ever. Literally. With Jacky continuing to bring more and more of her Irish buddies into Boston with her shipping company, the locals aren’t very happy. And the women’s temperance league is on the roll. Guess who is at the top of their hit list?? Yeah. Jacky doesn’t make good impressions on groups that are conservative in nature. And on top of that, where’s Jaimy? He’s not with Chopstick Charlie anymore. He’s in Boston. But Jacky doesn’t even know that! The two…
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Book Review: Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson
Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson Genre: Drama Publisher: B&H Books Pub Date: September 1, 2013 Grace Trey loves music and God. At 18, she’s grown up surrounded by both. Her father, Johnny Trey was a one hit wonder on the music scene ‘back in the day’ and now he’s a worship leader at a prominent southern church. As part of his worship team, she plays with him every Sunday, has toured churches around the country with him, and is in the process of recording an album with him. But still, she wants more. She’s tired of being told what to do and how to play music. When she breaks out…
