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2015 Audiobook Challenge Update #1

2015 Audiobook Challenge Update #1

  Hello! This is the first update for the 2015 Audiobook Challenge hosted by The Book Nympho and Hot Listens. I signed up for this challenge at the beginning of the year and so far….I am kind of sucking at it. I went through my Goodreads list 

Uncovered (142): First & Then

Uncovered (142): First & Then

Hi and welcome to Uncovered, a weekly post where I show some cover love. Hello again! It’s been a while since my last Uncovered post. No real excuses except that I’ve been pretty busy lately and haven’t had time to really notice what new covers 

First Look: Orphan Black Season 3

First Look: Orphan Black Season 3

Ooh yes! BBC just released a scene from Season 3 of Orphan Black which starts again on April 18. I love this show so much and cannot wait for it to come back. This scene is super creepy and reminds me of how awesome Tatiana 

Spring Cleaning Giveaway Hop (US – Ends 3/25)

Spring Cleaning Giveaway Hop (US – Ends 3/25)

It’s been quite a while since I’ve done a giveaway, which means that I have a backlog of books that need to find a good home. I have joined the Spring Cleaning Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am a Reader, Not a Writer that runs from 

Review: Knockout Knits by Laura Nelkin

Review: Knockout Knits by Laura Nelkin

Knockout Knits is a gorgeous collection of luxurious and eye-catching accessories that incorporate simple techniques and embellishments for knockout results. I’ve been following designer Laura Nelkin for a while now. She’s known for creating beautiful accessories that often incorporate beads. When I heard that she had a book coming out, I knew I wanted to get it just for the section on how to bead. While the beading section was what drew me to the book, the other techniques and patterns in the book are just as good.

Manicure Monday (91): Velvet

Manicure Monday (91): Velvet

Hi and welcome to Manicure Monday, a feature that combines my love of reading and nail polish. Each week I’ll showcase one of my current reads along with a matching book manicure. Happy Monday, everyone. Hope everyone had a nice, relaxing weekend. I forgot to mention that 

Stacked (141)

Stacked (141)

Stacked is a weekly post where I discuss what books I’ve bought, borrowed or received for the week. Hi, everyone! We are experiencing a crazy heat wave right now in SoCal. I know it’s better than being snowed in but sometimes I wish we had 

Ontario Teen Book Fest Blog Tour – Spotlight on Cecil Castellucci

Ontario Teen Book Fest Blog Tour – Spotlight on Cecil Castellucci

Hi, everyone! I am very excited to be a part of the Ontario Teen Book Fest Blog Tour today. If you don’t know, the Ontario Teen Book Fest is a really fun event that is taking place on March 21, 2015. I went last year 

What Does the Bookworm Say?: Serialized Novels

What Does the Bookworm Say?: Serialized Novels

Hi and welcome to What Does the Bookworm Say?, a feature where I discuss bookish topics with my friends at The Reader’s Antidote, Books Unbound and The Windy Pages. Each week, we will discuss a new bookish topic. This week’s topic is: what do you think about the rise and popularity of serialized 

Rock Hard Book Tour

Rock Hard Book Tour

Hi, everyone! I am super excited to be a part of the Rock Hard Book Tour today. Thanks to TRSOR Productions for hosting the tour. You guys know that I am a huge Nalini Singh fan and I have been waiting to read Charlotte and T. Rex’s story. Take a look below for an excerpt from the book as well as a chance to win a $50 GC from Amazon. If you haven’t given this series a try yet, now is the time!