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Book Review: Tighter
Tweet Media Type: Book Title: Tighter Author: Adele Griffin Publisher: Knopf Books Pages: Hardcover; 208 Release Date: May 10, 2011 Source: Author/TBS ===================== Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Clean read! HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart When 17-year-old Jamie arrives on the idyllic New England island of Little Bly to work as a summer au pair, she is stunned to learn of the horror that precedes her. Seeking the truth surrounding a young couple’s tragic deaths, Jamie discovers that she herself looks shockingly like the dead girl—and that she has a disturbing ability to sense the two…
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Interviewing Milo and a Giveaway!
Tweet A treat today! Adele Griffin, one of my all time favorite people and authors, is here to celebrate her newest book, Tighter. I had the pleasure to read this and it is fabulous! I won’t spoil yet, however I will let you read this. A character interview with Milo, who happens to be my favorite character. Enjoy! 1. Welcome to the blog Milo! If you had describe yourself in just 3 words, what would you choose? Milo Paul McCrae—Mysterious, Perceptive, Magnetic. 2. How would you describe your relationship with Jamie? Fraught. 3. Quick, you have a gift card for…
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Do YOU iClue? Clue the FIRST.
Tweet Adele Griffin is taking over my blog today for the iClue mystery game, and I’m happy to let her! It’s no lie that’s she’s seriously awesome. The First iClue! Have you read Adele Griffin’s mini-mystery starring Jessie from TIGHTER? If not, click here. Now I’ll let her take it away with the clue for today. Hey, Everyone. It’s my week up to bat for the fabulous Roecker sisters’ iClue Mystery. Solve my mystery, and you’ll have the password that will enter you for a grand prize of an iPod Touch. Good luck! And I hope you enjoy this week’s mysterious…
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Author Holiday Extravaganza: Adele Griffin’s Holiday Memory
Today I am excited, nay GIDDY, to have Adele Griffin stop by my blog! She is truly one of my favorite people because of her sweet disposition, fabulous writing, and of course wicked awesome sense of humor. Straight from her childhood, Adele is here to share her favorite holiday memory. It’s a sweet one too! (Pun totally intended.) ***** Of Mix and Mixes My standout childhood Christmas memory was the year my cousin Lisa and I took over the E-Z Bake Oven. It wasn’t our gift. We, at age thirteen and fourteen, were way too old and awesome for ovens.…
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Book Review: The Julian Game
All new girl Raye Archer wants is a way into the in crowd, so when ice-queen Ella Parker picks her to get back at her ex, the gorgeous Julian Kilgarry, Raye is more than game. Even if it means creating a fake Facebook identity so she can learn enough about Julian to sabotage him. It’s a fun and dangerous thrill at first, but Raye hadn’t counted on falling for Julian herself and igniting Ella’s rage. As Raye works to reconcile the temptress Elizabeth with her real-life self, Ella serves up her own revenge, creating an online smear campaign of nasty…
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Book Review: Picture the Dead
Jennie’s connection with her twin brother, Toby, grew stronger after he died in 1864. Now Jennie must rely on her ability to communicate with the dead to find out what has happened to her beloved fiance, Will, while he was off at war. The army says he died honorably in battle. His brother confides that he became a violent criminal and died in a prison camp. Jennie begins to doubt that anyone is telling her the truth. This intriguing combination of historical romance, paranormal thriller, and clever mystery is illustrated by bestselling artist Lisa Brown. The unique visuals originated from…
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An Interview with Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown
For me, one of the best parts about hosting this blog is all the amazing people I have to opportunity to get to know. Especially when those people are amazing authors and illustrators! (Photo Credit) This week I was lucky enough to interview the fabulous (and extremely witty) Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown of Picture the Dead. These two talented ladies collaborated on this book. Adele is the author and Lisa is the illustrator! They’re both brilliant really, but you’ll see what I mean when you read this book. (Yes WHEN.) It’s a must read! You’ll find my review here…