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LATEST ARTICLES ( 913 )

• So... That's My Other Life...

  

  often than not, I try to keep my writing life well apart from my blogging life, but yeah, for the last 11 years I've been writing as Clavel in Fiction Press... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: One Day in Apple Grove by CH Admirand

  

  A day late, I know but hey!! At least it's a post!! The Plot: After serving in the marines as a medical corporal and getting his Medical degree, Dr. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Chocolate Touch by Laura Florand

  

  At First Sight: Dominique Richard has made a name for himself in the competitive world of Parisian Chocolatiers, and now he's regarded as one of the best... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Love Deception by Jennifer St George

  

  The Deal: Felicity Carter didn't plan on waking up in a strange bed a few days before her big job interview, let alone realizing that the mysterious owner of... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck

  

  At First Sight: It was a really bad day for Susanna Truitt when she first met Nate. She had just broken it off with her marine boyfriend whom she had dated for... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• At the Movies: Pacific Rim (Finally!!)

  

  Okay, first off, I'm still alive, just very very busy with work. But work = money for books, and movie tickets and tennis balls for my 9 yo puppy (and food and... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Rush Me by Allison Parr

  

  At First Sight: Rachel Hamilton is living the post-grad dream in New York City, or at least attempting to as she tries to land a paid position in publishing... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

  

  At First Sight: The year is 1986 and Park Sheridan was riding the bus to school when a new girl came on. She's big, redheaded and awkward... and no one wants... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Speed Date: Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich

  

  The Plot: If it weren't because he was desperate to get back home, Logan Montgomery wouldn't have found himself seating in Coach next to Holly Brennan. Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Taking the Cake (Confectionately Yours #2)

  

  At First Sight: Hayley is still trying to adjust to all the changes in her life, like moving in with her grandma and having to share a room with her little... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Bedding the Wrong Brother by Virna De Paul

  

  The Deal: Melina Parker grew up being best friends with twins Max and Rhys Dalton, she was one of the few people able to tell them apart, mostly because she fel... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 2013 NetGalley Knockout

  

  So, I've decided to participate in the NetGalley Knockout hosted @Goldilox And the Three Weres, which is an event aimed to getting on top of those review books... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols

  

  At First Sight: After a lifetime putting on a show with her younger sister Julie, Bailey is told that her music stardom dreams are over when a big record compan... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Girl Who Wouldn't Brush Her Hair

  

  The Deal: A young girl one day decides that she's not going to brush her long, beautiful hair, that's simply her way. Soon tangles start to form and a few mice... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler

  

  Hello my peeps!! I'm doing another free form review this time!!! And on this occasion I'm going to tackle The Bookstore by Deborah Meyler. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Speed Date: My LIfe Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

  

  These actually seem to resemble Jase and Sam. Huzzah! Huzzah!!! The Plot: Sam Reed has lived next to the ever growing Garrett clan for the last 10 years,... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Cover Love: United We Spy by Ally Carter

  

  Apparently, I totally missed out on this but... there is a cover for the final Gallagher Girls book (and a title) UNITED WE SPY. I actually saw the UK cover... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: Jane Austen Goes to Hollywood by Abby McDonald

  

  The Deal: Hallie and Grace Weston are going through a rough time: their father has died and left everything to his new wife (the woman he left their mom for) an... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book Review: It Had To Be You by Jill Shalvis

  

  At First Sight: Ali Winters is having a pretty rotten week. Her seemingly perfect boyfriend turns out to be a cheater, he didn't renew the lease on their... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Speed Date: Forget Me Not by Nina Blake

  

  The Plot: After nearly 10 years together, Stefan and Claire were over, they had even been separated for 6 months already... when Stefan woke up on a park bench... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 BOOKS, CULTURE