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This blog is a review of new, old, and classic books. It will mainly focus on YA and crossover fiction. Why? “So many books, so little time” I had to narrow the field somehow and it’s an area that I love to read and write. This site intends to review books weekly with an added weekly musing, commenting on some aspect related to the publishing world.
Who am I? I’m no different from the millions of you out there who are passionate about the written word, where it can take you and how it can change your life. I’m a little bit crazy – aren’t we all? I stash my books, everywhere, just like a lolly/candy addict, my handbag, car, lounge room, bedroom – I once found one in the pantry, I’m still not sure how that got there!
- I love reading – obsessively (duh!), dancing – crazily and singing – badly
- Favourite colour is white. None of this “white isn’t a colour stuff” it’s actually all the colours reflected.
- Favourite song is “Sweet Child of Mine” by Guns and Roses. Anyone who knows me thinks this hilarious, but I love that song.
- Favourite book, I don’t play favourites, it’s impossible to choose, if all my books were drowning I’d try and save them all. (yes, this is a play on the psychological question if one of your children were drowning who would you save, and this brings me to number 5)
- Psychologists and I do not get along.
- I find people (see above answer) with God complexes annoying.
- I’m doing this because I want to connect with people who love words as much as I do. ENJOY!
Disclosure – Many of the books reviewed are the property of the reviewer or library if a review is from a publishers’ copy or ARC it will be noted. The reviews are solely the opinion of the reviewer and in no way persuaded by publishers, authors or agents. If a publisher wishes to send an ARC or review copy please use the contact form.
bookgirl 
hey thanks for dropping by…now i know where to come when i need a book reviewed before buying it…cheers 🙂
No problem, drop by anytime.
looking forward to your reviews 🙂
good one and different
Thank you 🙂
Hello there, I just popped in to say thank you for the follow.
Cheers
MTM
Pop over anytime 🙂
Thanks for the follow on my blog, and I really want to see what you suggest next, Bookgirl. We have much in common. I am also a collector of classics, but love the new and unique. I do reviews, as well. I feel it’s important to support other authors. I hope you’ll check out my fiction.
I look forward to reading your reviews and I definitely will read of your fiction.
Hi there, I like what you do. So much so, that I’m nominating you for a Liebster Award. Yay! Should you choose to accept, check out this post http://ejmcgrorey.wordpress.com/2014/05/29/liebster-award-can-you-feel-the-love/ to find out what it’s all about and how to get involved. Ciao.
I have nominated you for the angel award. Hope you accept! 🙂
Thanks Neha I am honoured and I accept. It may take me a little time to respond, but it means the world to me that you thought of me thank you.
You’re very welcome and of course! 🙂 Take as much time as you need 🙂 xo
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Love how you don’t play favorites with books. 🙂 It’s really hard to choose–plus–reading all the time means more books to choose from!
It’s the same with favourite song, i just can’t do it, each week is different. 🙂
You have a new follower 🙂
Why thank you kind sir, and now so do you. 🙂
Thank you for the follow Bookgirl! You now have a follower, as I believe you and I have similar taste in fiction. I am a huge fan of young adult novels and have recently discovered a love of retold classic fairytales. Best of luck with your future reading!
Thanks back at you. i know we are going to get along famously 🙂
agreed! 😀
Thanks for noticing my award. I noticed you are into classical literature (my collection is massive!) and YA. My current novella series is YA, and I’ll be releasing a second tween to adult Astral Investigator series this summer. How cool to show our young readers history (and the future, too!) going back and forth in time to save lost souls. Thought you’d like to hear about this.
yes. I’ll have to take a look, give me a reminder when you release the Astral Investigators series; sounds interesting.
Thanks for the follow. I like your philosophy, your passion, and, especially, your use of words. You’re good at evoking an emotion…in other words, you’re a good writer. Cheers!
Kelly
Thanks Kelly, I appreciate you stopping by. I saw your blog and really loved the piece called Birdsong; it was beautiful.
Hey
Love your blogs, great reviews – straight to the point. you have a new follower 🙂
Emily!
Hey Emily, Follow back atcha! Love the blog, a shared love of books make you a new friend for sure.
Thanks 🙂
Emily
Hello! I nominated you for the Inspiring Blogger award. I love your review style, and your posts bring up some great and thought-provoking points. Thanks for having an awesome blog! You can find more info about the award at my blog: http://bumblesbooks.wordpress.com/2014/08/09/im-inspiring/
Thanks, I’m very honoured. I’ve almost finished the reply. 🙂
Can’t wait to read it! 🙂
You’ll love it!
I’ve put it under “Awards” on my site as I was receiving a lot of spam mail and found certain words, like Awards, garnered more spam if i put it in my feed.:)
Cool, it was fun to learn more about you! I don’t have a smart phone either, and English can always use a few more made-up words! 🙂
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Hi, I like your blog and your attitude.
BUT white is all the colours reflected – black is all the colours absorbed.
I’m very sorry please forgive *runs*
Haha -I was waiting for someone to pick that up.
Oh, so it was a test? Clever 🙂
I quickly typed my About page and noticed the error and then I thought -I might leave it and see if anyone notices.I studied Colour design and photography so better know the real answer. 🙂
Bookgirl, Hope you have time to read and.review the Denny Ryder Paranormal Crime Series. Was pleased to see you noticed the free promo through today on Amazon. Definitely YA age and language appropriate, which I know is your preference. I’m working on the first installment of a new YA novella series: Delilah, Astral Investigator, Infinity Series. Let me know if you’d like me to review anything to help you out in your very worthwhile endeavor…”so little time” is so right!
I’ll let you know, and keep me informed of your progress on the novella series. 🙂
Sounds like you’ve got your work cut out for you, but at least it’s great work. Reading Rocks! So, I just naturally feel anybody who has an entire Blog about reading books deserves a follow, so that’s done, and I’ll be checking back in. Read you later.
Thanks I’m on my way to wander around your blog -cheers.
Hi, I want to answer the question, Do I feel guilty being in the YA book section? Well, I felt old fashion. But it’s better to just get on with why I came to the store. Your statistics prove that adults are writing the stories more than the YA category. Take care.
Hi, how are things? I see your blog is as fancy as ever. Take care now.
Hi, thanks for enjoying my ”Words with No Pictures” blog. And it was nice to read a short story from you. So, how will things end with Jack and his neighbor? It was pretty nice. Are you going to add more?
Thanks, the first draft is finished and it’s not what you may expect. it’s not a love story, but a piece dealing with manic depression. i may put more out there unsure yet.