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Love this hop! Leave it to the creative minds of Alex Cavanaugh and Ciara Knight to come up with such a marvelous idea.
Just like those wonderful sleeper films that don't get the attention of the blockbusters, many books are waiting on to be read lists and deserve some love.
I've read several books this year...and here are my favorites...in a nice mannerly alphabetic list. :)
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Jesse Andersen's book has the coolest cover of the year. I think it's totally awesome. And the story was a great read too. Jesse took a tough issue (teen pregnancy and abortion) and emerged with a wonderful, thoughtful story.
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I just started reading this book, and even though I am only a third of the way in, I have to add it to the list. Medeia Sharif has that "voice" we hear so much about. Add in her touch of humor and I am excited to keep reading.
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Being a huge fan of Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar", I fell in love with this book. Annalisa Crawford doesn't just let the reader peak into the head of a troubled teen, she sucks you in. I read this novella in a day and will definitely visit this story again.
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Jay Mims created a charming soft shoe detective who drops one liners like a millionaire drops dimes. This book was fun from beginning to end.
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I love a good romance...and Kyra Lennon delivers. I love her style, love her humor, love her characters...even the rotten, but redeemable Radleigh.
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This was a sweet read with a nice twist at the end. Jolene Perry is a master of the teen love tale, but so far, this one is my favorite.
Linda Sands wove a masterful, mutli-generational tale with characters so out of the ordinary they felt like people I knew. Linda is a smart, talented writer and her stories show it.
*Yes, I violated the rules by not picking one book. Sue me...I've got a few pennies left. :)
Now for some bloggie awards!
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And since this is already a long post, I've combined the questions choosing this and that from each list to make a list of lucky 7.
1. Favorite Movie? "Gone with the Wind"
2. Chocolate or vanilla? chocolate~ dark chocolate, milk chocolate, mixed, poured, or added in...love it in any form
3. Favorite Holiday? Christmas!! Love it...even when it starts in October.
4. When do I crave sweets the most? morning, noon, and sometimes even at night
5. Favorite Author? John Steinbeck
6. Favorite Pet? I love animals. I have dogs, frogs, hamsters, and a cat. Animals are awesome, even if they are a lot of work. But since I'm NOT running for political office...I will answer the question with a direct response: of all the wonderful critters in the world...dogs are tops.
7. Favorite subject in school and why? History. I'd rather visit a museum over Disney World any day.
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Interesting post - technically cheating, I guess, but some great picks! Visiting from the blogfest - lots of great books to add to my ever growing list ;-)
ReplyDeleteKatie! I'm NOT a cheater...I'm a REBEL. :)
DeleteI crave sweets at the same times! LOL. Great picks for the bloghop!
ReplyDeleteBut you carry that sweet addiction much better than I do...but I blame being forty-ish, not the over consumption of calories!
DeleteWhat a lovely surprise to see my book on your list! Thank you so much :-)
ReplyDeleteKyra's book is such a good read, and I've got Not Drowning, Waving on my TBR list.
Completely agree with your chocolate answer too!
I want this book in print. Can I get it in print?
DeleteNo, sadly no... *sigh* Perhaps you could petition my publisher? :-D
DeleteWill do.
DeleteBless your heart! That's so awesome that you picked my book amongst some amazing ones! Thank you very much! <3
ReplyDeleteAnnalisa's book is FABULOUS!
I was thinking last night...which one should I pick. But they are all so different and each are special...and me being a girl who likes the variety box of chocolates over a single flavor...I had to list them all!
DeleteThanks for sharing all those wonderful books. I'm seeing some of them for the second time on the blogfest.
ReplyDeleteI'd rather a museum than a theme park too.
Smart lady :)
Delete(though people hate to go with me because I like to read the placards and stuff)
What a list, and they all sound worthy of recognition. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou speak truth :)
DeleteWow! You've outdone yourself on this post. Lots of books to consider. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGoing overboard is something I excel at...my kids love me at Christmas!
DeleteGreat list! I hope Medeia finds her book!
ReplyDeleteMe too! She's a busy lady, I'm sure she will. :)
DeleteOh, love your book choices! And yes, glad not to be the only one who chose several.
ReplyDeleteWe make our own rules!
DeleteRule breaker! LOL, I love it. Great choices. I know almost all of them. Thanks for participating.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are too nice to smack me for it :)
DeleteThanks for hosting...what a great idea!
Some awesome reads here :)
ReplyDeleteYes there are :)
Deletewow thats a lotta romance from alotta locals (in the blogosphere!)
ReplyDeleteawesome you've read them!
Can never have enough love :)
DeleteI definitely want to read Cat and the Dreamer and Game On! I love their (Annalisa Crawford\Kyra Lennon) blogs so I have to read their books one of these days!
ReplyDeleteI love chocolate, too and I definitely should watch Gone With The Wind! Congratulations on the awards, Liz! You very much deserved them :)
Thanks Livia! I'm pretty sure "Game On" is in the Kindle Direct program, so if you're a member, you can download it free.
DeleteBoth books are excellent...you'll be glad you read them.
Lots of great books to add to my list now. All these sound wonderful, thanks for the introduction!
ReplyDeleteNas
My pleasure. I enjoyed them all.
DeleteI definitely remember you loving At What Cost. Best Ramandon Ever has a story line that makes me laugh and Game On is a book I've been aching to buy. Nice choices Liz and congrats on the blog awards.
ReplyDeleteMy fave animal: Cats.
Subject: Literature but History is a close second. I enjoy remembering the past and visiting a museum is a good trip any day.
I love cats too. I really like to have both, but if forced to only get one, it would be a dog. "Game On" is free right now through Amazon direct (and with the direct program, there will be a few days it's totally free to everyone...keep your eye on it and download it then!)
DeleteThanks for the book recommendations. I've heard of a few of them but haven't read them yet.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many good ones, so many excellent suggestions...how do you ever get to them all?!
DeleteHey, I know most of those authors! Very cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks for participating in our blogfest.
Thanks for hosting!! (and not sending a ninja strike force to take out the rule breaker!)
DeleteWow...you alphabetized your selections. Hmmm OCD much? Lulz.
ReplyDeleteAh, Michael, I have days I wish I was a little more OCD! Maybe my life would be in better order. Nope, I am not OCD, just trying to do the list without appearing biased.
DeleteThank you so much for featuring my book here. *blushes*
ReplyDeleteI'd like to read all of these. I also love Sylvia Plath.
I'm loving Almira...even if she is crushing on best friend's guy. ;)
DeleteI loved "The Bell Jar", I've read it over and over.
Great list! I crave sweets all the time too.
ReplyDeleteI bought a pack of cream horns a few weeks ago...ate the whole pack in a day. I justified it by not eating real food and cutting calories that way. I know...stupid and ridiculous, but the desperate brain can rationalize anything!
DeleteGreat books on this list! I loved Cat and the Dreamer. Beautiful book.
ReplyDeleteI agree that dogs are top, although horses are a close second. ;)
Rachel, I'm going to tell you a secret...I think horses LOOK awesome...powerful, majestic..but they scare the holy crap out of me! I rode one ONCE. My heart raced the whole time and I had a broken down mare who was more interested in eating than moving.
DeleteThat's so nice that you picked Medeia's book too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good read. I should thank her :)
DeleteYou cheater and non-follower of blogfest rules!!!!
ReplyDeleteBut, it's OK, 'cos you good peeps with few pennies :)
Bwa ha ha!!! And you're right poor peeps got to stick together!
DeleteGreat answers anyways...wow, that WOULD have been a long post!
ReplyDeleteI had such a hard time with the alphabetizing...how blond is that? And kept having to fight the pictures, so I was worn out by the end. But you had awesome questions!
DeleteRules are only guidelines. Break away.
ReplyDeleteThank you fellow rebel :)
DeleteYou chose some good books. I've read Medeia's and enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteReminds me how glad I am NOT to be a teen anymore!
DeleteThat Game On cover just makes me smile!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is way cool. I like it. And it's fun, just like the book!
DeleteOMG so many GREAT books! You're right, the cover to At What Cost is eye-catching!
ReplyDeleteFor months I thought it was a peach, until I looked closer. Astaea Press has excellent cover designers.
DeleteLots of ways to spend money here! And I totally agree with you on #4. ;)
ReplyDeleteI've been so lucky getting books at blog give aways, I have a stack of free reads a foot high!
DeleteHey we chose the same book Game On! Radleigh is indeed rotten yet redeemable ha ha. Great choices!
ReplyDeleteWe have good taste! And yes, as long as they are redeemable, we can love him.
DeleteI love following Medeia! I really need to read her book. And i don't think you broke the rules... just stretched them a bit ;)
ReplyDeleteSo far it's a good read. And you're right, it was a stretch...and my intentions were good. :)
DeleteHoly... you went above and beyond with this fest!!! A+, Elizabeth. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd loved reading your answers... History all the way!!! :D
Yay for team history!
DeleteAnd thanks for noting my extra work, instead of calling me cheater...hehe
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteLove that you broke the rules!!!!
Love Gone with the Wind, and chocolate -- all chocolate!
So nice to meet you via this blogfest!
Nice to meet you too! I love meeting good people...and chocolate loving "GWTW" appreciating gals are my kind of people!
DeleteI have Kyra's book on my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good read...and it's on the KDP program right now. If you have a Kindle and are a Prime member, you can get the book for free.
DeleteThat kind of rule breaking is fine. You made the day of many authors, way to go!
ReplyDeleteI used to participate in this meme where our entries had to be ONE HUNDRED WORDS using a prompt. As a writer, you know hitting 100 exactly is hard. We had several who'd just ramble on...250+ words. I got so pissed off I quit. I'm a math nerd and a word nerd and a former teacher. Sometimes rules are there for a very good reason!
Anyway, nice to meet you and thanks for the follow.
Tina @ Life is Good
http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/