Weekly Mail Call

This week I got five books. No covers posted this week sorry.
Faketastic (2 copies)
Sophomore Switch
Blonde of the Joke
Privellage

Tagged

I waqs tagged by trublu. So here's what you have to do:
1. Tag 3-5 people, so the fun keeps going!
2. Leave a comment at the original post at A Striped Armchair, so that Eva can collect everyone’s answers.
3. If you leave a comment and link back to Eva as the meme’s creator, she will enter you in a book giveaway contest! She has a whole shelf devoted to giveaway books that you’ll be able to choose from, or a bookmooch point if you prefer.
4. Remember that this is all about enjoying books as physical objects, so feel free to describe the exact book you’re talking about, down to that warping from being dropped in the bath water…
The book that’s been on your shelves the longest

Tiger Eyes was my moms as a teen so lets just say its a very old copy.

A book

that reminds you of something specific in your life

Are You There God, its Me Margret is like me at ten and eleven. I wanted the big boobs (even tried the "we must increase our bust" chant from this book.) I just wanted to grow up fast.

A book you acquired in some interesting way

I got Their All Dead Aren't They from my Grandma. That might not seem weird but it was. I was ten and it was a book about murder!

The most recent addition to your shelves

I bought Privelage with a gift card just yesterday.

A book that’s been with you to the most places

I kept saying I was gonna read Gossip Girl but just never did. It's been to the beach, Arizona and Florida with me.

I actually tag all my readers. Because this is just so fun!!!

Fab Friday

Guess what people?! It's Friday again!!! This week Lizzie is visiting us! She was incredibly fun to talk to and her blog is amazing.

She told me she's a little computer challenged but she was still able to give me the link to her blog. Visit her at: http://bookworm0440.blogspot.com/

When asked why she started her own blog she responded,"Books are life, well for me at least. I loved reading but never had anyone to discuss with.I thought a blog would be the perfect opportunity for my voice to be heard and to start discussions and maybe even introduce people to new things."

She started her blog on Christmas. At the interview she only had 13 subscribers. When I just popped in I saw that she now has 30! That's fantastic!

She had some stuff to say to new bloggers. "I'm a new blogger so I still get advice from people but the main thing I would say is just be yourself. When posting don't be afraid to say something because you think people won't share that opinion. Just go with the flow and do what you want."

Her favorite review is also her first review. It was for The Blood Confession by Alisa Libby.

Here is a snippet of her review. Before I begin, I do warn you to not read this if you are bothered by gore. But anyways, I absolutely loved this book. I found it very intersting that it was based on a true story and I think that it made me want to read it more. This dark novel has the perfect touch of suspense. Throughout the book your emotions go wild: fear, sympathy, and right back to fear again. Definatly a thrilling page turner."

Lastly she told me to post, " A special thanks to Ashley for having me and letting me be a part of her super fun interview!
Happy Reading!"

Thanks Lizzie for joining us! If you would like to be a part of Fab Friday please email me. Also if you would like to receive the newsletter.

Thursday post

I know it's not Thursday but my carpets are getting fixed tomorrow, that means the computer will be unplugged all day :(

This Thursday I had it all planned out to have a thank you post. So here goes...

I would love to thank all the bloggers... Reading your posts give me inspiration and feel like I'm not alone in my nerdy world.

I would like to thank all the YABookSwap members. You guys are so kind and caring. I had a rough week a while back and I felt like I finally had the big sisters I have always wanted. Also with trading it has been great. We can swap ARC's with out feeling guilty. Were actually saving publishers and authors money :)

I would like to thank all the authors who have sent me books. I know by giving free books you may lose a little money but it gives me the chance to blog about books yet to come out. I feel like I have a purpose.

I would lastly like to thank my followers. You guys are great and your comments always make me smile. Its nice to know someone cares about what I have to say.

wednesday wishlist 11

Wow its week eleven already?! I for one am shocked!

Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs

Chicago cartoonist Sarah Moon tackles life's real issues with a healthy dose of sharp wit in her syndicated comic strip Just Breathe. As Sarah's cartoon alter ego, Shirl, undergoes artificial insemination, her situation begins to mirror Sarah's own difficult attempts to conceive. However, Sarah's dreams of the future did not include her husband's infidelity: snag number two in Sarah's so-called perfect life.

Play Me by Laura Ruby

He is, after all, the writer, director, and cameraman—the mastermind, really—behind the hit online TV show Riot Grrl 16. When it wins a contest to be aired on MTV (and it obviously will—have you seen the competition?), he'll be famous.

Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott

Dani has been trained as a thief by the best—her mother. Together, they move from town to town, targeting wealthy homes and making a living by stealing antique silver. They never stay in one place long enough to make real connections, real friends—a real life.

Fabulous Terrible by Sophie Talbot

There was no barnes and noble description :(

Revenge of the Homecoming Queen by Stephanie Hale

All that matters is what's inside...as long as there's a tiara on the outside.

Hanging on to Max

"I'm Max."

Hanging on to Max by Margaret Bechard

~Breaking it down~

Characters 10/10

Uniqueness 10/10

Plot 10/10

Well Developed 10/10

language 8/10

sexual content 6/10

violence/gore 9/10

darkness 9/10

~My Summary~

Sam is supposed to have a great year. He is finally a senior so this year is bound to be amazing. Those plans are ruined when his girlfriend has a baby. The little boy quickly becomes to much for her so he becomes Sam's responsibility. Sam is forced to make tough choices through out, but will they be the right ones?

~My Thoughts~

Hanging on to Max was the best book I have read recently. The story had me falling in love with a character who does not exist. So maybe he's no vampire like Edward Cullen but he's my new hero. Even through all the love I found myself wanting to cry. The story at times grabbed my heart and squeezed. The choices Sam was forced to make are incredibly heart wrenching. You will just want to hug him. Baby Max will have you laughing super hard. Although it was a fairly clean book I would recommend you be at least 14 before reading this. Teen pregnancy is a hard topic and not one that all parents want their pre-teens or young children reading.

coming soon must monday 6

wow it's week six already?! How is everyone liking this feature? Please let me know.

You've Got Blackmail by Rachel Wright is available April 2.

Lozzie Cracknell is a girl on the edge. Her parents have recently separated; she forgot to mail the invitations to her mum's super-important client party; the school bully is out to get her following an unfortunate e-mail incident involving Photoshop and a picture of a horse's behind; and now it looks like Mum might be dating her English teacher, the utterly loathsome Mr. Hilary Barnett.

Just when she's got about as much stress as she can handle, Lozzie and her best mate Dex stumble upon a tantalizing mystery-it seems Mr. Barnett is being blackmailed. But who on earth would blackmail a bore like him, and why? As they delve deeper into the mystery, questions pile on top of questions, and the one thing that does become clear is that danger can lurk in totally unexpected places . . .

Star Power: Talent by Zoey Dean

Mac, Emily, Coco and Becks are so over BAMS- which means their focus has turned to hitting the Big Time. Emily's on the set of her first movie, starring opposite longtime crush Davey Woodward, while Mac's busy launching Coco's new Aguilerainspired debut and Becks's Quicksilver modeling career. Superstardom, here they come!

Weekly Mail Call- Late :(

So sorry this is late. This has been a bad week.

Anyways, 3 books this week.

It Had to Be You by Cecily von Ziegesar

Taking place over their sophomore year, It Had to Be You unveils the secrets behind the hot and sultry summer that Blair, Serena, and Nate's love triangle begins--and there's a lot more to this story than anyone realizes. Find out how Blair first snagged Nate, why Serena really left for boarding school, and how the legendary Gossip Girl column began. This beautifully jacketed hardcover addition to the #1 bestselling series will thrill author Cecily von Ziegesar's fans and will undo some of the myths created in the 11 previous novels, so don't believe everything you've read so far. After all, this is Gossip Girl.

Killing Britney by Sean Olin and Howard Pyle

Ever since Britney transformed herself from freak-and-geek to the most popular girl at school, her life has been touched by tragedy. First it was her mom, who drowned on a family rafting trip. Then her hockey-star boyfriend, Ricky, was killed in a hit-and-run.

When the deaths continue to pile up, everyone fears for Britney. Sure she's popular, blond, and fabulous.

But is that enough reason for someone to want to...kill her?

A Girl Like Me by Ni-Ni Simone

She's got a voice like Keisha Cole, attitude to burn-and is the body-rockin', Bebe-sporting girl everyone in her high school wants to be.or be with. But in real life, sixteen-year-old Elite has a crack-addicted mother, no father in sight, and is secretly raising her sister and two brothers on her own. Now a radio contest has put her up-close-and-personal with mega-hot singer Haneef and their chemistry is too sizzling for Elite to stop pretending. And as the clock ticks down fast for this `hood Cinderella, she has only one shot to save her family and make all of her dreams come true...

Fab Friday

Wow another fab Friday. Mine is particularly fab because I have a 9 day weekend! Lucky, I know. Anyways. Here is Steph! You can see her blog at http://reviewerx.blogspot.com/.


Why did you start it?
Would it satisfy you to know that I did it on impulse after months of deliberation? Because that’s so what happened. Also, I’m really opinionated. It works out pretty well.

How many people subscribe?
I actually have no idea. Google Reader has been stalled since October and I’m stuck with that same reader count. It’s most distressing.

Any advice for new bloggers?
Can I count myself in this group of new bloggers? I would hate to be the alternative: old. :) But all kidding aside, I would say this: STOP.

Stats are not for checking every three nanoseconds. Once a day should do, otherwise you become mentally unstable like me.

Time is key. Almost no huge/monumental/omgazz blog was born overnight and expecting your audience to be that huge within, like, a couple of hours is stupid. You’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Just chill and let the chips fall where they may, yeah?

Obsessed with free books? Don’t be. The sad reality is that most bloggers don’t get their entire stash for free, or if they do, they’re usually so pressed tight for reviews the joy of blogging is all but vanquished.

Professionalism. It is muy importante, my friend. Keep your promises, be courteous, and never post anything that is not the best it can be. In fact, professionalism is the most important thing, I think, and the only reason it’s not at the top is because STOP is catchier than POTS.

What is your favorite review you have written?
Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan. I am just a lot better at negatives than I am at positives. No idea why.

Can we have a snippet?
Note: My review was language heavy to mirror (and mock) the book’s love affair with “fuck”.

My main fucking problem is that the wavelength for this novel is something like:

Brilliant Observations, Banter, What-have-you
Ramble
Ramble
Ramble
Ramble
Ramble
Ramble

(Repeat for 183 incredibly long pages.)
And that’s it!

Thanks Ashley for inviting me to do this, and I hope everyone enjoyed the interview. If you want to get in on my campaign for world domination or simply need to see with your own eyes what it’s like to be supremely obsessed with books, pop on by.

Steph: Thanks so much for this wonderful interview. Some how the link to your review vanished. If you wanna send it again I will post it. So sorry! :(

Everyone: If you wanna be involved send me an email! The questions will change so you are welcome to go again! I am also making a newsletter. Want it? EMAIL ME!

Books I haven't seen around 2

Four books this time. I'm switching between this and facebook. If you have one add me

Girl, Going On 17: Pants on Fire By Sue Limb

Particularly when one argues with one’s adorable, but grossly insensitive, boyfriend the night before school starts. It’s such a terrible fight, Jess doesn’t know—are they broken up? Should she apologize? Too bad Jess is spending all her time in detention and can’t talk to Fred to figure it out. A sadistic new English teacher has decided Jess needs an attitude adjustment, and Jess can’t seem to stop making terrible mistakes. When she ends up pantless in her own backyard, Jess is left to ask herself: Where did she go wrong? And what can be done to make it up to Fred and salvage this horrible, horrible year?

Honk If You Hate Me by Deborah Halverson

Everyone in Muessa Junction hates Monalisa Kent. After all, she was the thickwit who blowtorched the futon factory—the town's heart, soul, and bread and butter. So what if she was just six at the time? Junctioners don't forgive and forget.

Prom Season by Elizabeth Craft

She never expected the cute, but very obnoxious Jake would invite her to prom. And she couldn't say no because her mom is best friends with Jake's mother. Will the most romantic moment of her life be a huge disaster?

Switched by Jessica Wollman

From rags . . .Laura Mellon has never met a fabric she couldn't soften or a stain she couldn't remove. She's tired of cleaning houses with her starry-eyed mom. But it's the only way she'll save enough $$$ for college.

*NOTE*

I am starting a newsletter for the blog. If you are interested please email me at princessashley9@gmail.com. All advice appreciated.

wednesday wishlist- 10

Wow it's week 10 already. This week we have five great looking books.

Up For Renewal by Cathy Alter

By age thirty-seven, Cathy Alter had made a mess of her life. With a failed marriage already under her belt, she was continuing down the path of poor decisions, one paved with a steady stream of junk food, unpaid bills, questionable friends, and highly inappropriate men. So she sat down and asked herself what she truly wanted. A decent guy. A nicer home. More protein. When she took a closer look at her wants, she noticed something that seemed very familiar -- with the addition of exclamation points, her list could easily be transformed into the cover lines on every women's magazine: Find the love you deserve! Paint to the rescue! Eggs-actly perfect meals!

Top 8 by Katie Finn

Madison MacDonald is seriously freaking out Madison MacDonald

16

Putnam, CT

Status: Single?

About Me: Everything in my life was working out. I had my three best friends, a brand-new boyfriend, and the lead in the school play. Aside from that history paper I hadn't started, things felt perfect. Then I returned from spring break to find my Friendverse profile hacked. Someone clearly out to ruin me had spilled the most damaging secrets - AND posted the worst photos of me ever taken - online. Now my boyfriend and I are broken up, half the school hates me, and I'm in deep trouble.

Goals: Get my boyfriend back, figure out who could have done this, and clear my name! Also, pass history.

Amor and Summer Secrets by Diana Rodriguez Wallach

For fifteen-year-old Mariana Ruiz, it's not so much an unexpected vacation as a literal "guilt trip"-her father's way of atoning for ignoring his Puerto Rican roots. But freedom from her parents is little compensation for being forced to spend two months with complete strangers rather than with her best friends in Philadelphia.

Boy Toy by Barry Lyga

Josh Mendel has a secret. Unfortunately, everyone knows what it is. Five years ago, Josh's life changed. Drastically. And everyone in his school, his town—seems like the world—thinks they understand. But they don't—they can't. And now, about to graduate from high school, Josh is still trying to sort through the pieces. First there's Rachel, the girl he thought he'd lost years ago. She's back, and she's determined to be part of his life, whether he wants her there or not.Then there are college decisions to make, and the toughest baseball game of his life coming up, and a coach who won't stop pushing Josh all the way to the brink. And then there's Eve. Her return brings with it all the memories of Josh's past. It's time for Josh to face the truth about what happened. If only he knew what the truth was . . .

Runaway by Wendelin Van Draanen

Holly is in her fifth foster home in two years and she's had enough. She's run away before and always been caught quickly. But she's older and wiser now--she's twelve--and this time she gets away clean.

Guest review

Wow it's been a while since I've had a guest review. The blog spotlighted in this one is: http://bookworm0440.blogspot.com/ be sure to check it out.

Title: I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone

Author: Stephenie Kuehnert

Summary: The Clash. Social Distortion. Dead Kennedys. Patti Smith. The Ramones.Punk rock is in Emily Black's blood. Her mother, Louisa, hit the road to follow the incendiary music scene when Emily was four months old and never came back. Now Emily's all grown up with a punk band of her own, determined to find the tune that will bring her mother home. Because if Louisa really is following the music, shouldn't it lead her right back to Emily?

Review: This is the debut novel by Stephenie Keuhnert and I absolutely love it!! This story dealt with so much emotion and it was written beautifully. With stories told from both Emily and Louisa, you get total understanding of the story. You feel sympathetic for both Emily and Louisa and find yourself cheering them on in their lowest points. This book definitely showed how real life can be and showed the horrors of drugs and alcohol. Emily's story was just so real and I just completely fell in love with her character. I was definitely crying at the end of this book. This book gets beyond 5 stars and I cannot wait for her next novel coming out later this year!! Warning: There is reference to alcohol, drug use, and other very serious issues

Thanks so much to bookworm for this fabulous review. If you would like to post a review on my blog please email me!

Coming soon Must Monday 5 -Late :(

Hey guys I'm so sorry this is late. I was having a bad day yesterday and didnt wanna take it out on you guys :)

Anyways three great books today! I decided that since it was late I wold add a book.


I couldn't find the cover for Are U 4 Real by Sara Kadefors. It will be relaesed May 14 and I cant wait to reveiw it.

Elizabeth Scott is fantsatic and Something, Maybe is bound to be too. Check it out March 24th. I know I will!

Oh my Gosh! Purge by Sarah Darer Littman looks fantstic. I wish it was April 1st so I could read it!

Hey Guys

I just got an email telling me of this cool new blog. Its at http://askanow.blogspot.com/ and their is a contest for the person who figures out who the blog author is. This should be fun. I'm gonna get in on this and it'd be cool if everyone else did too. Anyone else get an email from A?

Weekly Mail call 6

This week I forgot to write what I got down...
I remember I got...
In Too Deep

Lost It

and....

Bloom (to borrow)!!!

Yay books!

Fab Friday

This week we have bella aire of not so closet geeks here with us.

What is the link to your blog?
We actually have two Not So Closet Geek sister sites: www.myspace.com/not_so_cg and http://not-so-cg.blogspot.com. The MySpace has a bit more clutter but also a little more detail. The BlogSpot tends to be more organized. Otherwise, the sites are nearly identical. It usually comes down to whether our readers frequent MySpace or BlogSpot more.

Why did you start it?
This summer I came across a popular MySpace book review site know as Book Chic. I loved the idea of reviewing books. At the time, my bookshelf already resembled a small library, and I gave my friends recommendations constantly.. It just made sense to make the recommendations more in depth and widespread. Most of the review sites I noticed were run by one or two people, but the majority of my friends are wonderful readers, so I decided to include them in my little book review scheme. Now there are 6 semi-active NSCG reviewers involved: Angela, Liesel, Viola, Halley, Nora, and Bella Aire (me). There are two other people interested in reviewing. If they’re serious enough about it, we’ll be seeing some reviews from them in the future. Hmmm. I may have gotten slightly off topic here. Ooops.

When did you start it?
I think the MySpace site was created in early July, but it wasn’t really active for a few months. The BlogSpot was probably created in October.

How many people subscribe?
Oh, dear. This is where my computer incompetence gets me in trouble. I added a little “subscribe to” thingee mahbobber to the BlogSpot about a week and a half ago, but I don’t know how to figure out how many subscribers there are (if any). I also added the “follow” feature at the same time (we currently have only 12 followers- feel free to join ;D). On MySpace we have 500 friends (and 4 subscribed readers- again, all are welcome to join). I’d like to thank our 16 official readers. You guys are amazing!

Any advice for new bloggers?
Use the blogs you love as inspiration for your blog, but avoid stealing their ideas. For book review sites, I suggest starting with the popular In My Mailbox feature that The Story Siren has generously shared with all bloggers. If you start this feature, you can leave a link of the post on The Story Siren’s blog. This may gather a bit of blog publicity. For more about this feature, check out The Story Siren’s blog here: http://www.thestorysiren.com/ I’ve also heard that hosting contests gets more readers.. Due to a complication (the NSCGs lack cash for shipping), we’ve never been able to do this, but contests have attracted me to tons of blogs in the past. Remember to blog for the love of blogging and not for ulterior motives.


What is your favorite review posted on your blog?
Hmmm. I’ll pick from one of my own reviews, since I’m more familiar with them. I’d say Triple Shot Bettys in Love by Jody Gehrman. I think it may be because it’s a great book, and the review has some fun words in it…abstruse…besotted…sabotage…dynamic…provocative…boyfriend stealing demon… I may have gone a little overboard, now that I think about it, but it was still fun to write.

Can we have a snipet?
Of course!
“In great contrast to Geena's muddled relationship with Ben is her mother's stable relationship with her new boyfriend. Nothing seems to be going right for Geena as her life grows more intricate and abstruse…I loved the dynamic relationship between Geena and Ben and watched in horror as Sophie sabotaged it. And Sophie was truly the boyfriend stealing demon from every girl's nightmares. She proved a fashionable, sleek, and provocative opponent for a not-so-fashionable, slightly insecure skater girl like Geena. At first, readers may be unsure if Geena's views of Sophie stem from Geena's insecurities or from actuality. But by the end, readers will have no doubts of Sophie's true motives. Though Sophie may add to the problems between Geena and Ben, the greatest enemy is Geena's insecurity which is magnified when the Sophie-catalyst is added to the equation. Her feelings of inadequacy are emotions thousands of teenage girls can empathize with.”
Read more from this particular review here: http://not-so-cg.blogspot.com/2008/11/triple-shot-bettys-in-love-by-jody.html

Thanks so much for taking the time to be interviewed! If you would like to be interviewed in a future Fab Friday please email me.

Sea of Love

"P.S. I love you."

Sea of Love by Jamie Ponti

~Break it down~

Characters 10/10

Uniqueness 10/10

Plot 10/10

Well-developed 9/10

39/40=100%

Language 8/10

sexual content 8/10

violence 10/10

darkness 9/10

35/40=88%

~Summary~

Darby has just moved to Florida because of her dad's midlife crisis. She is missing NYC and that is making her hate Coconut beach. Then someone shows up that just might be able to turn it all around. That is, if the evil witch Monica leaves it alone and a certain someone else packs their bags, dragging their rich butt home.

~My thoughts~

I had never read a Simon Romantic Comedy before but this was sure the way to start. The first couple chapters were super boring but once the author got going there was no stopping. It was one of "those" novels, the kind you cant put down. Needless to say I'm exhausted from my late night of reading.

Challenge State: Florida

wednesday wishlist- 9

6 Fantastic books this week. Enjoy guys!

Under the Rose by Diana Peterfreund

Amy Haskel made it into elite Eli University. Then she made it into the ultraselective Order of Rose & Grave. Now a senior, Amy is looking her future squarely in the eye—until someone starts selling society secrets. When a series of bizarre messages suggests conspiracy within the ranks and a female knight mysteriously disappears, no member of Rose & Grave is safe…or above suspicion.

Confessions of a teen Nanny- Rich Girls by Victoria Ashton

Why I hate Cameron Warner:
1. She stole my boyfriend.
2. She is the richest teen in NYC, with more designer shoes than a department store.
3. I have to plan a party so she can be crowned Debutante of the Year. Like I care!
4. Did I mention: She stole my boyfriend!!!!

Confessions of a Teen Nanny- Juicy Secrets by Victoria Ashton and Nick Nicholson

Teen nannies Adrienne Lewis and Liz Braun finally have it all . . . or so they think. Adrienne is so over her ex-boyfriend, who dumped her for celebutante Cameron Warner. But it's Cameron's half brother who is hitting on Adrienne. Are his charming ways sincere? Liz's relationship with her boyfriend is going strong, except that he becomes chillingly distant at the drop of a cell-phone ring. Will secrets that are too juicy to be kept ruin their fabulously indulgent world?

My Life From Air-bras to Zits by Barbara Haworth-Attard is available February 1.

Thanks to a freakish act of generosity on the part of her older sister, fourteen-year-old Teresa Tolliver is starting tenth grade with a brand-new bra—and the "womanly profile" she's always wanted. Maybe now she can finally attract the eye of her obsessive crush, Achingly Adorable Adam. Boys like big boobs, right? Or maybe they just are big boobs

The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Catherine Hapka

Lexi's been going out with Cameron for way too long. Sure, he's a nice guy, but there's a spark missing between them. So she comes up with the perfect plan: get him to fall for another girl so she'll be free -- and guilt-free, too.

Privilege by Kate Brian

*Spoiler if you haven't read the Private series....

Arianna Osgood ruled exclusive Easton Academy -- until she was arrested for murdering Thomas Pearson. She's spent the past two years at the Brenda T. Trumbull Correctional Facility for Women plotting her escape, and she's determined to get a second chance at the glamorous life she left behind. And Arianna will do anything to get her way. . . . *end spoiler

haha

Type in "[your name] needs" in the Google search
"Ashley needs to keep wearing stuff like this."
Interesting....

Type in "[your name] looks like" in Google search.
"Ashley looks like a stripper mermaid ."
um... well thats just fantastic?!

Type in "[your name] says" in Google search.
"Ashley says it hit me fast."
What hit me when?!

Type in "[your name] wants" in Google search.
"Ashley wants more curves."
Okay thats kinda true :)

Type in "[your name] does" in Google search
"Ashley does Helena."
Excuse me but I "did" nobody!!!!

Type in "[your name] hates" in Google search.
"Ashley hates walmart."
Atleast I hate the one by me. They dont speak english!

Type in "[your name] asks" in Google search
"Ashley asks for a release."
From jail?! What the....

Type in "[your name] likes " in Google search.
"Ashley likes her nose."
Um... okay then?

Type in "[your name] eats " in Google search.
"Ashley Eats Zombies For Breakfast."
Oh god thats funny!!!

Type in "[your name] wears " in Google search.
"Ashley Wears the Turban."
alrighty, moving on.

Type in "[your name] was arrested for" in Google Search.
"Ashley was arrested for having sex with a student."
Since when?!

Type in "[your name] loves" in Google Search.
"Ashley loves the literal apple of her eye."
well then...

Thanks steph for the questions... This was fun!

Books I havent seen around- 1

Hey guys. This is a two part special called books I haven't seen around. If you like it let me know, maybe I'll do it more often. So here is part one.

Of course after I find The Bridesmaid I see it on one blog. It is written by Hailey Abbott. Here is what it says on barnes and noble:

After years of watching couples come to blows over ice sculptures, Abby wants no part of the family business. She’d rather spend weekends kicking a soccer ball or antagonizing Noah, the cute son of a famous pastry chef–not doing the Electric Slide.

Then Abby’s barely legal sister, Carol, does the unthinkable–she announces she’s getting married and wants Abby to be her maid of honor. Clearly, Carol has lost her mind! Will Abby soon lose hers?

So what if Carol turns into Bridezilla? So what if the dresses are hideous? So what if the invitations get messed up? So what if Noah looks extra hot with frosting in his hair? Abby can handle it. After all, it’s just one day. Right?

I still have yet to see The Decoding of Lana Morris around. It is written by Laura and Tom McNeal. Barnes and Noble says this about it:

Sixteen-year-old Lana Morris wishes her life were different, that she were somewhere else, someone else. Her foster mother wants her gone, she's stuck taking care of the other kids in the house, she longs to become closer to her foster father, and the only cool people around refuse to acknowledge her. Then Lana stumbles into Miss Hekkity's mysterious shop, and she begins to realize that she might actually have the power to change things—to make some of her wishes come true. But wishing isn't always as harmless as it seems. . . .

I have also never seen Finding Grace by Alyssa Brugman. With a cover like this I'd remember it. Barnes and Noble says:

RACHEL HAS JUST graduated from high school and thinks she knows everything. Well, maybe not quite everything. Then she meets the mysterious Mr. Preston, who offers her a live-in job looking after Grace—a brain injured woman with a lovely house, grasping sisters, feral neighbors, and a box full of unfinished business. As Rachel tries to cope with the demands of her employment and the start of college, she’s also determined to fit together the pieces that were Grace’s former life. The more she finds out about the woman in her care, the more Rachel finds herself.

Girl 15, Charming but Insane looks really good. The author is Sue Limb. Barnes and Noble says:

Like any self-respecting girl her age, Jess wants to be devastatingly gorgeous, popular, and intelligent. But unfortunately, her best friend, Flora, has beaten her to it. Now Jess needs a new focus. The stunningly gorgeous Ben Jones seems the obvious choice. But can Ben Jones focus on anything that takes longer than a free kick? Perhaps Fred, who's sweet and clever but really needs a haircut, will help Jess through her teen-life crisis. But what of Flora's long-held secret crush? With her particular combination of charm and insanity, Jess heroically tries to keep it all together—with hilarious results

Girl (nearly) 16, Absolute Torture is also written by Sue Limb. Barnes and Noble says:

Just when things were going so well.

Jess had the perfect summer planned: She and Fred, lounging in the park, gazing into one another’s eyes and engaging in witty repartee. It was going to be so romantic. And then her maddening mum stepped in: She suddenly announced a two-week “road trip” to Cornwall to visit Jess’s dad, something Jess might have enjoyed, actually, were it not for the monstrously bad timing. Not only will this force Jess and Fred apart for two whole weeks, it will also leave the darling and handsome Fred in the clutches of Jess’s blindingly beautiful best friend, Flora—who, you might recall, expressed an interest in Fred not too long ago. As if all this weren’t enough, Jess’s mum seems to expect her to weep at the grave of every departed literary hero in Britain’s long history. It’s absolute torture. And little does Jess know, a huge surprise awaits her when she visits her dad at his home for the first time in years.

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I had to make a second post! I just... GOT MY PERMIT!!!! I'm so flippin excited!!!! See you on the roads!

Coming Soon Muct Monday- 4

We have two great books this week!

Everything is Fine by Ann Dee Ellis looks great. Just look at the cover and you shall be amazed... Avaliable March first.

I could not find a picture of my second book Paparazzi Princess by Jen Calonita. I posted her picture instead. Avaliable March first.