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Saturday, June 08, 2013

Singing Happy Birthday In the Rain

Posted by Giselle • 8 Comments

Today we’re celebrating Eileen‘s birthday! Yay! I’m part of a fun blog hop organized by Nikki of Fiction Freak. So every half hour today a different blog will be posting about the wonderful, bubbly person that is Eileen on her special day!

So who is Eileen? Really, who doesn’t know her by now? 😉 She’s the lovely blogger over at Singing and Reading in the Rain. This girl’s bubbly, fun personality makes my day almost every day by simply being her good old enthusiastic self on Twitter! So it’s our time to pay her back for all the smiles she puts on our faces on a daily basis with her epic personality! I adore chatting with her and am very happy to be part of this birthday hop, plus I got to meet her just last week at BEA which was all kinds of exciting:

This girl can make me laugh about anything from her ranty vlogs to her excitement over the smallest things like croissants. Plus, she writes great reviews, she’s adorable when she sings, and she’s a huge sweetheart! Go visit her colorful blog or Twitter and wish her a great day! 🙂

Happy Birthday, dollface!

Have a birthday croissant for me!

Drop by A Reading Daydreamer for some more birthday lovin’!

BEA 2013 Recap!

Posted by Giselle on 06/06/2013 • 56 Comments

I remember when BEA 2012 came and went without my going I was regretting it the moment these recap posts started going up, so I hope I can get some of you to go next year because it was the experience of a lifetime that any and all bookworms have to experience at least once! It was seriously one of the best times of my entire life, and I will be back at BEA 2014 to see you all there! 😀

I apologize in advance for not taking very many pictures of BEA itself. It was very hectic and I was oh so giddy of all the books and the people that I was just starstruck most of the time, too dazed to even think of getting my phone out.

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Booking up Boston Blogger Meet Up – August, 2013

Posted by Giselle on 02/08/2013 • 24 Comments

Get ready, lovelies! Book Bloggers will be booking it up in Boston in August, 2013!

Amy (Book Loving Mom) and myself are organizing a book blogger meetup in Boston, MA on August 17th, 2013. It’s going to be a dinner and book swap (optional), where you can meet some fellow bloggers and maybe pick up some new books and ARCs! We are super excited to be doing this and we hope there’s a great turnout. You do not need to be from Boston–heck I’m Canadian and all 😉 –Anyone who’s able to drive, bike, or take a plane ride, we want you there!

Not all the details have been decided yet–exact location and exact time etc,–but if you’re interested, even if you’re not 100% sure you can come, join…

2012 DNF Madness [Part 2]

Posted by Giselle on 12/28/2012 • 35 Comments

Welcome to part 2 of 2012 DNF Madness. If you missed part 1, it was posted just yesterday, here! 😉

The Glimpse Claire Merle Publication date: June 7th 2012by Faber & Faber

In a near future, society is segregated according to whether people are genetically disposed to mental illness. 17-year-old Ana has been living the privileged life of a Pure due to an error in her DNA test. When the authorities find out, she faces banishment from her safe Community, a fate only thwarted by the fact that she has already been promised to Pure-boy Jasper Taurell.

Jasper is from a rich and influential family and despite Ana’s condition, wants to be with her. The authorities grant Ana a tentative reprieve. If she is joined to Jasper before her…

2012 DNF Madness [Part 1]

Posted by Giselle on 12/27/2012 • 49 Comments

Yes, sometimes books are so awful that I do not finish them. I used to refuse to leave a book unfinished, but then I realized how crazy I was to keep reading something I hated. However, as I usually read at least 50-70%, I still gather more than enough to have an opinion on it. This DNF madness event–which I gather will be at least 2 or 3 parts long, will showcase books that, unfortunately, took hours of my life that I will never get back. As these are simply reasons, or ramblings, on why I did not finish the book, they will not be up to par–in length and quality (hours of my life!!)–with my usual full length reviews. You might consider them… fleeting warnings.

Nobody Jennifer Lynn…

Violet Midnight Release Day Blitz

Posted by Giselle on 10/16/2012 • 13 Comments

Violet MidnightLynn RushSeries: Violet Midnight Trilogy, #1Publication date: October 2012by Crescent Moon Press

Let the Hunt begin…

Blending in with her college co-eds proves difficult for vampire Hunter, Emma Martin, considering the mystical tattoo on her wrist glows whenever Vamps are near. And after three months of silence, the glow is back with a vengeance.

Jake Cunningham witnesses Emma, a violet-eyed beauty, using unimaginable powers to fight off a fanged creature. Finally, after two years of searching, he may have found out what he’s become—a Hunter, like Emma.

Thankful for an ally in the fight against the Vamps, Emma finds hope and comfort in Jake’s arms. As she learns more about her new love’s family and its dark heritage, she may be forced not only to hunt…

Come To The Midsummer Dream Fair!

Posted by Giselle on 06/01/2012 • 6 Comments

I’m sure a lot of you have noticed the fab button my blog has been sporting on the sidebar for about a month now. Well it’s finally arrived! The Midsummer Dream Fair brings together some of the top indie authors for a fairy-tale carnival full of books, fantastical creatures, prizes, and snacks! Click the flyer to visit the fairground! I know I will, because I’m awesome! Xpresso Reads is one of the sponsors of The Midsummer Dream Fair and it’s launching TODAY. I know you’ll want to join the fun because it’s FILLED with exciting posts and giveaways! Find the fair schedule here, or click on the flyer!