tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18591321974790961602024-03-13T13:48:23.170+08:00Books Love Me!An array of book discussions, school stuff and my thoughts on everything else.Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.comBlogger575125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-31167629685161984262016-06-02T20:23:00.000+08:002016-06-02T20:24:16.205+08:00A big thank you to my readers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi there my dear readers,<br />
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This is to inform you that I will not be updating this blog with new posts.<br />
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It shall be maintained as it is, and I have no desire to close it down as it was through this blog that I discovered the wonderful world of book blogging back in 2006. It holds many memories.<br />
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I thank you so much for visiting this blog, posting your comments here and sharing your love of books and reading with me.<br />
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Keep reading and do connect with me on Goodreads. :)<br />
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Josette
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Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-70276125487615229542014-01-30T23:17:00.001+08:002014-01-30T23:17:44.399+08:00Book Giveaway: The Eye of God by James Rollins<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; line-height: 25px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;"><span itemprop="itemreviewed" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Eye of God</span></strong> by James Rollins<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />on Jan 28, 2014 <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Pages:</strong> 576 <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Format:</strong> Paperback</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; line-height: 25px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">About the book:</span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; line-height: 25px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Eye of God finds Sigma Force on the hunt for a crashed U.S. military research satellite in the remote wilds of Mongolia. The last blurry image from the falling satellite displayed the eastern seaboard of the United States smoldering and in utter ruin.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />At the same time, a mysterious package arrives at the Vatican containing two artifacts: a skull scrawled with ancient Aramaic and a tome bound in human skin. DNA confirms they both came from a single body— the long-dead Mongol king, Genghis Khan. It is up to Commander Gray Pierce, aided by a pair of Vatican historians, to discover a truth tied to the fall of the Roman Empire, to a mystery going back to the very roots of Christianity, and to a weapon hidden for centuries that holds the true fate of humanity.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545; line-height: 25px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You may enter this book giveaway over at my other blog, <a href="http://www.booksloveme.com/2014/01/book-giveaway-the-eye-of-god-by-james-rollins/" target="_blank">Books Love Me</a>. Contest ends on Feb 7. Only open to US residents.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">I will also be blogging mainly from that blog from now on so do please update your blog feeder so as not to miss any future posts, book reviews and book giveaways!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #454545;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 25px;">Thanks so much! :)</span></span></div>
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It is that time of the year again when all you want to do is
shop. However, for book lovers like me, shopping for books happens all year
round unfortunately. There is no such thing as too many books. Right???</div>
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But if you are looking for something new to read or to
search for that book that you could not find at your nearest bookstore or you
just want to buy a book for someone this Christmas, you can do so at the newly
launched <a href="http://www.bookurve.com/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookurve</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bookurve is a Malaysian online bookstore that offers free
delivery for the books which are sold at low prices.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have had the opportunity to conduct an e-mail interview
with one of the guys behind the startup. Here is the interview with Lian Shen:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1. How did the
website's name "Bookurve" come about?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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It is a combination of the words "Book" and
"Curve". <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2. How is Bookurve
different from other online bookstores, for example local bookstore MPHonline
and international ones like Book Depository?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We want Malaysian readers to find any book they want and
buy it at the lowest price. We also want to introduce more of the latest book
titles to readers who would not be able to find them in MPH. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In comparison with Book Depository, we are able to deliver
the books in a shorter period of time, say, two to three weeks, with a tracking
code for the order.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3. How many books
are there in the store? What genre of books do you offer?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Currently, we have 20,000 book titles that we can ship out
within a day. As long as the book is an English title and the book is still in
print, we will try our best to get the book out to our readers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Times;">4. How did Bookurve come about?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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We started this idea when we found that readers could actually
have a wider selection of book titles, a feature not met by MPH and Kinokuniya.
Some readers do not even realise it, including me before we started Bookurve.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The prices of the books are also quite expensive. So these
were the two reasons that inspired us to create Bookurve to give greater
benefits to avid readers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5. When was
Bookurve launched? Any increase in visitors and sales until now?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We launched it six months ago to get any feedback and response
from readers who eventually found us via Google. We also recently launched a
new layout on the Bookurve website with a message to our customers that goes
like this: "Find any book you want in Bookurve".<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6. Free delivery on
all orders? No minimum purchase required?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We initially provided free delivery within Malaysia with
no minimum purchase. Now, due to the increase of shipping costs, we only provide
free delivery with a minimum order of RM25. For East Malaysia, there is a minor
shipping fee.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7. Where do you get the books to sell on Bookurve?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We sourced the books from an overseas distributor as well
as a local market distributor.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8. Any other information
that you would like to highlight?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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We found that there are many places in Malaysia that are
lacking in physical bookstores and this makes it difficult for readers to find
and buy books. So, we want to provide an opportunity to Malaysian readers to discover,
find and buy books no matter where they are, as long as they have access to the
Internet and visit Bookurve.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Thanks Lian Shen for the interview.</b></div>
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So that was the interview and I hope you enjoyed getting to know more about Bookurve. As it is now December and Christmas is approaching, Bookurve has a special Christmas deal for its customers.</div>
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<a href="http://www.bookurve.com/voucher.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click this link for the Christmas deal.</a> The promotion ends on Dec 31. Do take note that delivery is within Malaysia only.</div>
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Happy book-buying everybody!</div>
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bookshelf to remind myself of what books I have. It is also to urge myself to
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began reading this book in July and stopped after page 60. Not that it got
boring or anything but life got in the way and I also started reading other
books. It was pretty unusual for me because I always aim to finish a book
before starting on a new one. But I saw that Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara
Altebrando was available on Net Galley so I jumped right in to that book! Thus,
I have to continue reading Beautiful Creatures now because I am so behind in
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most recent purchase of a Sophie Kinsella book, bought back in May this year.
She has a few new books out since then so I need to read this before getting
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do not remember when I bought the book but it was most probably about the time
it was published. The pages have already turned brown since then and I still
have not read it yet. I have read the first three books and also watched all
the Twilight movies. I’m not really an ardent fan of this series but it is good
if I can finish reading all the books in it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have watched the movie and I think Saoirse Ronan is a great actress. Loved her
role in Hanna. When The Host novel came out, I was a bit skeptical about its
science fiction theme but still received a copy from a Secret Santa blog event.
The movie cleared my doubts and I’m looking forward to reading the book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can call me a fan of the Harry Potter books so anything by J.K. Rowling should
be a must-read for me. Before I go out and buy The Cuckoo’s Calling, I need to
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life stuff. Was hoping to delve into this book but I didn’t realise that it has
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another highly acclaimed book that I have yet to read. I enjoyed the movie even
though it is all sadness and tragedy. Hope to start reading the book soon.
Before the year ends, at least!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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wondering if there is any connection between this book and George Orwell’s 1984
but there are some online discussions on this topic. At over 1,300 pages, this
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This is the first time I'm participating in <a href="http://brokeandbookish.blogspot.com/2013/11/top-ten-books-wed-recommend-to-x-person.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top Ten Tuesday</a> hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. For this week's Top 10 books, check mine out...<br />
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Potter series were the only books they have ever read, so I guess this could be
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I wanted to be a great, cultured reader like Lilli, the main character, too!<o:p></o:p></div>
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they met when they were five??” I have only read two books by Ahern and I
thought this was better than <a href="http://www.booksloveme.com/2008/06/ps-i-love-you-by-cecelia-ahern/" target="_blank">P.S. I Love You</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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neighbour’s dog. The last time I read this book was in 2006 (wow, seven years
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want to keep a journal. The book is from 17-year-old Cassandra’s point of view.
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the book is just so pretty too. That is reason enough to get the book.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-84243088925392642152013-11-19T15:53:00.000+08:002013-11-19T15:53:15.304+08:00Winners - When Love Never Ends by J. Alec Keaton<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thank you so much to those who entered my <a href="http://booksloveme.blogspot.com/2013/10/book-giveaway-when-love-never-ends-by-j.html" target="_blank">book giveaway</a> where three copies of When Love Never Ends, the debut novel by J. Alec Keaton was up for grabs.<br />
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Here are the three lucky winners:<br />
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1. petite<br />
2. Mollydee<br />
3. my heart is here<br />
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I have already sent out e-mail to you guys for your mailing addresses. Please reply as soon as you can. Congratulations to all of you!<br />
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Do keep a lookout as I will hold another book giveaway soon. :)</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-52596235740514424932013-10-29T23:01:00.000+08:002013-10-29T23:01:32.699+08:00Book Giveaway: When Love Never Ends by J. Alec Keaton<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In today's book giveaway, three lucky followers of this blog will each receive a copy of J. Alec Keaton's debut novel, <b>When Love Never Ends</b>.<br />
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If you have read my previous post on what the book is about, here is your chance to win it. If not, <a href="http://booksloveme.blogspot.com/2013/10/blog-tour-when-love-never-ends-by-j.html" target="_blank">check it out here</a> (the blog tour which includes an interview with the author).<br />
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Sam has never gotten over his one true love. He walked away from Sara, amidst racist threats from her bigoted father. Sam and Sara went their separate ways: Sara got married, and Sam threw himself into work, becoming a very successful lawyer for a prestigious law firm. Yet still, Sam cannot fill the Sara-shaped hole in his heart. If he could live that moment all over again, he would have never walked away.<br />
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<b>When Love Never Ends</b> intertwines Sam’s existence with the life of a grief-ridden college professor. Dr Jeremiah Ebenezer Pike lost his wife four years ago. Ever since, he has been obsessed with the concept of time travel, labouring over theories and experiments for years. Sam meets up with him now and again, hoping to help him move on and give up his ridiculous fantasies.<br />
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Over a decade later, Sam and Sara meet again, as Sara seeks legal help. They spend three whirlwind days together. Their future together starts to look promising, but then Sara’s jealous husband gets in the way, irrevocably separating the two with a single gunshot. Wild with grief, Sam goes to Dr Pike, desperate for some way, any way, to see Sara again. Nothing is too wild for his desperation. Not even time travel.<br />
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Though it at first seems the story of an ordinary love under ordinary, if pressing, circumstances, <b>When Love Never Ends</b> soon reveals itself to be an intoxicating mix of romance and science fiction — a combination that promises to be anything but ordinary. Flawlessly documenting the seemingly unrelated worlds of law, love, and loss, <b>When Love Never Ends</b> is as much a narrative of human experience as it is a story of love.</blockquote>
<b>Giveaway details:</b><br />
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1. Be a follower of this blog (Google Friend Connect, Subscribe by E-mail, Twitter, Facebook) to enter this giveaway.<br />
2. Open internationally.<br />
3. Contest ends on <b>Nov 5</b>.<br />
4. To enter, leave your <b>name, e-mail and how you follow my blog</b> in the comments section.<br />
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That's all. Thanks and good luck!</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-87675321831808858222013-10-28T19:01:00.000+08:002013-10-28T19:01:33.792+08:00Winners!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Now I will announce the winners for the recent <a href="http://booksloveme.blogspot.com/2013/10/book-giveaway-nonfiction-books-from.html" target="_blank">book giveaway</a> held on this blog. The books up for grabs were hot and new nonfiction titles from The Crown Publishing Group.<br />
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The winners are:<br />
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1. Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink - <b>Lance Smith</b><br />
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2. Pilgrim’s Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier by Tom Kizzia - <b>petite</b><br />
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3. The Wet and the Dry: A Drinker's Journey by Lawrence Osborne - <b>Mollydee</b><br />
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4. Chasing Chaos: My Decade In and Out of Humanitarian Aid by Jessica Alexander - <b>Frankie Rendón</b><br />
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5. Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew D. Lieberman - <b>traveler
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Congratulations to you guys and I will be sending each of you an e-mail soon for your mailing addresses. Please reply as soon as you can!<br />
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Thanks so much to all who participated and making this a success. I look forward to holding more book giveaways here! :)</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-67785648877935911232013-10-19T23:43:00.000+08:002013-10-25T15:26:45.047+08:00It's Raining and I'm Watching Gossip Girl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I use Grammarly's <a href="http://www.grammarly.com/">plagiarism checker</a> because there is never a good reason for being a cheater!<br />
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I try to think hard about the last time I watched the Gossip Girl series but I could not. I stopped watching it at Season Four a couple of years ago, or probably last year. But a few months ago, I found Season Five and now I have started watching the show again. Gossip Girl wraps up after six seasons so this means I have one and a half more seasons to go! I do not even mind that I already know who Gossip Girl is. :)<br />
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Yup, it is now raining in Penang and I'm following the "scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite" but I am taking a short break to come up with 10 random musings on Gossip Girl:<br />
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<li>I have only read one <a href="http://www.booksloveme.com/2007/03/i-like-it-like-that-a-gossip-girl-novel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gossip Girl book</a> and I did not like it unfortunately. Clicking the link brings you to the book review I wrote of the only Gossip Girl book I read back in 2007. I think that if I were to read it again, my views would be much different.</li>
<li>One of the main reasons why I like the show is the amazing clothes! Blair's style is classy, poised and even regal at times. Serena has always sported the party gal with the messy but stylish hairstyle kind of look.</li>
<li>The clever script in the show, especially the titular "Gossip Girl"'s. Ingenious use of words.</li>
<li>I know the viewer can go crazy with the complicated lives of the characters who seem to be romantically involved with one another at any point in time.</li>
<li>I have become a fan of Leighton Meester (who plays Blair) because of the show. And Ed Westwick (Chuck)!</li>
<li>It gets frustrating when Chuck and Blair do not get back together. Yet! (in the current episode I'm watching in Season Five)</li>
<li>I was disappointed when I read about the differences between the books and the TV show. The most shocking is that Chuck is gay in the books. Check <a href="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080529134202AA5PH6n" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this page</a> out for more on the differences and similarities between the books and the TV show.</li>
<li>Isn't it simply odd that almost all the characters in the show are young and good-looking, even the ones who are supposed to be old?</li>
<li>Sometimes the scheming gets a little bit too much.</li>
<li>Elizabeth Hurley is one of the most gorgeous actresses around but it seems so weird to have her on the show.</li>
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Okay, this is just too good not to share. The graphic below helps you to understand how the characters are involved with one another - on-screen and off-screen.</div>
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<span id="yui_3_13_0_rc_1_1_1381846049834_18333">A groundbreaking book, based on original neuro research, which reveals that the human brain's greatest strength is its passion for social networking.</span></div>
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Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-72102759262890638942013-10-11T09:57:00.001+08:002013-10-11T09:57:19.150+08:00Cover Reveal: After the Rain by Karen-Anne Stewart<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Finally able to put her harrowing past to rest, Raina looks forward to her future with Kas, but the Ghost has other plans. As the FBI team gets closer to taking down the largest human trafficking ring in the modern world, the Ghost begins a wicked game, making Raina the pawn and the target. Never before encountering a worthy adversary, he is fascinated by Raina and is enjoying the refreshing challenge of herintellect.
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The danger ignites to a blazing new level, and Kas struggles between the need to finally exorcise the Ghost and his need to protect his wife. Tension mounts as an internal battle wages, tormenting Kas as he watches Raina put her all into taking down the man responsible for horrific sex slavery and gruesome deaths. When a new player takes control, Jefferson orders the end of the Ghost’s game with Raina, which results in one final, devastating act, leaving Kas desperate and willing to do whatever it takes to save her...by whatever means necessary.<br />
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Watch the trailer <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbBurAKibhc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
Details provided by <a href="http://www.closedthecover.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Closed the Cover</a>.</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-42059476311925038412013-10-08T23:26:00.000+08:002013-10-08T23:42:09.965+08:00Blog Tour: The Universe Doesn't Do Second Chances by Sean-Paul Thomas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>The Universe Doesn't Do Second Chances</b> by Sean-Paul Thomas is a contemporary romance work of fiction with elements of time travel, suspense and second
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As the author Sean-Paul Thomas puts it, "the backdrop settings for the book are my beautiful home town of Edinburgh and the Island paradise of Cyprus".<br />
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A lonely man in his late thirties living an average life of missed opportunities and regrets especially regarding the opposite sex, dies in a plane crash somewhere over the English channel.
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When he awakens in a subdued and bizarre subconscious state, he is granted by the powers that be, one chance to spend a day with the two women in his life who made an impact on his heart, yet he never had the courage to let go of his fears and act upon his instincts and desires at the time of meeting them.</blockquote>
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<b>About the author:</b><br />
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Born in London to Scottish and Irish parents, Sean-Paul spent most of his childhood and teenage years growing up on the move in the likes of Cyprus, Germany, Wales and England as an army brat. With a keen interest in both reading and writing he was diagnosed with the travel and writing bugs very early on in life.
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Now, writing, reading and traveling are his main passions in life, but he also loves outdoor sports too from Rugby and Hiking to Tennis and Boxing.
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His main inspiration for writing today comes from living in such a beautiful, Gothic, hauntingly, awe-inspiring, dramatic and historical city such as Edinburgh. This place has given Paul so much amazing inspiration to write the more time he spends dwelling here with her. And he challenges anyone with 'so-called' writer's block to take a walk up and around the magical Carlton Hill in Edinburgh's city center sometime. (In any kind of weather too, which will usually be a windy rain storm, even in the heart of summer) Then just kick back, relax and enjoy the majestically views of our glorious castle, Princes Street Gardens, the bridges, the breathtaking and spectacular volcanic Munroe 'Arthur's Seat', The River Fourth, the Greek influenced national monument on the very top of the hill (which is where Edinburgh gets its nickname 'Athens of the North' from.) And of course the view of the fabulously Gothic monument of Sir Walter Scott, Scotland's greatest and most famous writer to date.
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At this moment he is writing two other books - one of it is about a young man working in a dead-end job and life who discovers that he has a terminal illness so he decides to withdraw all of his life savings from the bank, go out into the world, and do all the things that he has always dreamed of doing, but was restricted by the rules and regulations that society feeds into us from birth.
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<b>The Universe Doesn't Do Second Chances by Sean-Paul Thomas</b><br />
Tirgearr Publishing | $3.99<br />
ISBN: 9781301590612<br />
248 pages (Kindle edition)<br />
Available: Sept 2013<br />
Read the excerpt <a href="http://www.tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/Thomas_Sean-Paul/the-universe-doesnt-do-second-chances.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-69713835843113574172013-10-02T23:33:00.000+08:002013-10-08T23:40:12.843+08:00Blog Tour: When Love Never Ends by J. Alec Keaton<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hi there! Today's blog tour introduces J. Alec Keaton and his debut novel, <b>When Love Never Ends</b>, a romance novel but with a mix of true love, law and time travel.<br />
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The novel is the love story of Sam and Sara, who once separated, reunited but lost again. That is unless Sam can change the past.<br />
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Sam has never gotten over his one true love. He walked away from Sara, amidst racist threats from her bigoted father. Sam and Sara went their separate ways: Sara got married, and Sam threw himself into work, becoming a very successful lawyer for a prestigious law firm. Yet still, Sam cannot fill the Sara-shaped hole in his heart. If he could live that moment all over again, he would have never walked away.<br />
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<b>When Love Never Ends</b> intertwines Sam’s existence with the life of a grief-ridden college professor. Dr Jeremiah Ebenezer Pike lost his wife four years ago. Ever since, he has been obsessed with the concept of time travel, labouring over theories and experiments for years. Sam meets up with him now and again, hoping to help him move on and give up his ridiculous fantasies.<br />
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Over a decade later, Sam and Sara meet again, as Sara seeks legal help. They spend three whirlwind days together. Their future together starts to look promising, but then Sara’s jealous husband gets in the way, irrevocably separating the two with a single gunshot. Wild with grief, Sam goes to Dr Pike, desperate for some way, any way, to see Sara again. Nothing is too wild for his desperation. Not even time travel.<br />
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Though it at first seems the story of an ordinary love under ordinary, if pressing, circumstances, <b>When Love Never Ends</b> soon reveals itself to be an intoxicating mix of romance and science fiction — a combination that promises to be anything but ordinary. Flawlessly documenting the seemingly unrelated worlds of law, love, and loss, <b>When Love Never Ends</b> is as much a narrative of human experience as it is a story of love.</blockquote>
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<b>About the author:</b><br />
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J. Alec Keaton is a graduate of Beloit University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. After graduation from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Alec did residency in Family Practice Medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center. Presently, Alec is working for a Medical group in Seattle.
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<b>Q&A with J. Alec Keaton:</b><br />
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<b>Can you tell us a little about your book? What books on the market does yours compare to, and how is your book different?</b><br />
Unlike many romance novels, most of what I have written is a true story. I know there has been many love stories written over the years and if my novel has any similarity to any previously written novels, it is purely coincidental. When Love Never Ends is about the story of my friend, Sam Stephens. While a majority of the book is based on true events, I did add some fiction to add happiness to what was a very tragic situation for Sam.
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Sam and I grew up in an era, shortly after the war where for those of Japanese ancestry it was an onerous time with racial slurs commonly used. Sam was Eurasian and it was much more distressful for him not being fully accepted by the Japanese or the Caucasian community. Fortunately, he had an English surname and looked more Caucasian than of mixed race, so he could easily pass. Regardless, he was proud of who he was and did not hide the fact that he was of both Japanese and Caucasian ancestry.<br />
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Sara was the love of his life, and the day Sam tragically lost her he changed from a kind, generous and amicable man to an angry, self-destructive alcoholic. Our friends and I tried to help him from his drinking and abusive lifestyle, but he refused any interference from any of us, so we were at a loss of what to do.<br />
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Since he wouldn’t seek professional help, I decided to write a story about the love he and Sara shared during their youth and again when they met each other thirteen years later. Sara’s bigoted father was the culprit in breaking up their relationship and causing them to go their separate ways. After presenting him with what I had written, I waited for his reaction to it, each time we saw one another. As weeks past into months, he never mentioned anything about it, therefore, I assumed he didn’t even bother to read it. I did, however, start to see some changes in his lifestyle and he was slowly becoming the man he used to be.<br />
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One day he came to see me at my office and handed me the dog eared, wrinkled pages of my manuscript. He just said, “Thanks. You’re a good friend” and left. Nothing more was mentioned about what I had written.<br />
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On July 24, 1981, my friend, Samuel Harold Stephens passed away. The story I had written for Sam was not intended for publication, but I decided to rewrite it and have it published, so those who read it will know that Sam and Sara were real people and that life truly is a short time, when love never ends.<br />
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<b>Can you tell us the story behind your book cover?</b><br />
In regards to the front cover of my novel, I chose to use flowers that resemble cherry blossoms to reflect the romance in my book, and also add an Asian flavor to the cover, as Sam’s Japanese heritage plays a large role in the novel. I personally wanted to take a different approach with my book cover to attract readers, which is why I avoided any sexual innuendos you see on a lot of romance novels.<br />
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<b>Open your book to a random page and tell us what’s happening.</b><br />
Randomly opening my novel, I’ve come to the chapter where Sara goes to visit Sam, who is now a very successful attorney, for legal help. Despite the fact that they have not seen each other in 13 years, their romance is quickly rekindled. A man never forgets his first love. Is it also true for women?
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<b>What is the most rewarding part of writing for you?</b><br />
The most rewarding thing about writing is introducing real people to my readers. Even those people I knew from childhood who have passed away can live again in my literary work. It gives me joy to remember those who have touched my life from the time I was a small child and through the years as I grew to adulthood. As I write, I can see their faces in my mind’s eye and recollect the sound of their voices. I remember how they made me laugh and the tears I shed when they passed away. My family and friends from my past and the present are the most cherished treasures in my life.<br />
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<b>When Love Never Ends by J. Alec Keaton</b><br />
Two Harbors Press Softcover | $16.00<br />
ISBN: 978-1-62652-320-3<br />
380 pages<br />
Publication date: Oct 15, 2013<br />
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Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-14940264039945621532013-03-24T00:34:00.001+08:002013-09-26T21:31:19.112+08:00Introducing Paulo Coelho's new book<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Paulo Coelho, of The Alchemist fame is coming out with another book next month. The title is Manuscript Found in Accra.
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I enjoyed reading The Alchemist but unfortunately have not read anymore of Coelho's works. But I received a review copy of his upcoming book and I can't wait to read it!
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Here's more information on his latest book:
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<b>The latest novel from the #1 internationally best-selling author of The Alchemist.
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<i>³There is nothing wrong with anxiety. </i><br />
<i>Although we cannot control God¹s time, it is part of the human condition to want to receive the thing we are waiting for as quickly as possible. </i><br />
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<i>Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it‹just as we have learned to live with storms.²
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July 14, 1099. Jerusalem awaits the invasion of the crusaders who have surrounded the city¹s gates. There, inside the ancient city¹s walls, men and women of every age and every faith have gathered to hear the wise words of a mysterious man known only as the Copt. He has summoned the townspeople to address their fears with truth:
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³Tomorrow, harmony will become discord. Joy will be replaced by grief. Peace will give way to war. . . . None of us can know what tomorrow will hold, because each day has its good and its bad moments. So, when you ask your questions, forget about the troops outside and the fear inside. Our task is not to leave a record of what happened on this date for those who will inherit the Earth; history will take care of that. Therefore, we will speak about our daily lives, about the difficulties we have had to face.²
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The people begin with questions about defeat, struggle, and the nature of their enemies; they contemplate the will to change and the virtues of loyalty and solitude; and they ultimately turn to questions of beauty, love, wisdom, sex, elegance, and what the future holds. ³What is success?² poses the Copt. ³It is being able to go to bed each night with your soul at peace.²
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Now, these many centuries later, the wise man¹s answers are a record of the human values that have endured throughout time. And, in Paulo Coelho¹s hands, The Manuscript Found in Accra reveals that who we are, what we fear, and what we hope for the future come from the knowledge and belief that can be found within us, and not from the adversity that surrounds us.</blockquote>
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<b>Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho</b>;<br />
Translated by Margaret Jull Costa<br />
ISBN: 9780385349833<br />
On Sale: 4/2/2013, $22.00
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Manuscript Found in Accra on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkwcLJ2SEqc" target="_blank">YouTube</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/book/225267/manuscript-found-in-accra-by-paulo-coelho/9780385349833/" target="_blank">Audiobook</a> version of the book<br />
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Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-77290632358688231332012-11-29T22:39:00.000+08:002012-11-29T22:39:42.841+08:00Lovely surprise in the mail!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love getting books in the mail. But since I participated in several Secret Santa exchanges this year, it has become an even more exciting occasion.<br />
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What better way to greet me at home after work yesterday than a lovely red package from Australia??? Check out the picture above. My Secret Santa from <a href="http://booksloveme.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-broke-and-bookish-secret-santa.html">The Broke and Bookish Secret Santa Exchange</a> sent me <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061433039/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061433039&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">Nation by Terry Pratchett</a>, a Classic Penguin/Penguin Classic tote bag, a lovely 2013 calendar, a special bookmark and a cute Christmas card - all tied up neatly in a funky red and white string!<br />
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I love the presents! I can't wait to start reading the book, to fill in activities for 2013 and to use the tote bag.</div>
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Thanks so much, Kayleigh of <a href="http://kfmurphy.blogspot.com/">Nylon Admiral</a>! =)</div>
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Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-14259835747363467732012-11-27T20:19:00.000+08:002012-11-27T20:19:28.033+08:00Teaser Tuesdays (Party Frock by Noel Streatfeild)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Current read: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0192720104/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0192720104&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">Party Frock by Noel Streatfeild </a><br />
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It was no good John being proud. He had no more idea what to do with twenty-five horses and forty-two monks than he would have known what to do with Sally's ballet. He came down to Philip, his face scarlet.
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• Grab your current read<br />
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• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)<br />
• Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!<br />
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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of <a href="http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/teaser-tuesdays-nov-27/">Should Be Reading</a>.</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-49775755369312490462012-11-27T19:46:00.001+08:002012-11-27T19:46:53.348+08:00Book Giveaway at Bookish<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wow, this giveaway hosted by Evie at <a href="http://evie-bookish.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/if-it-fits-it-ships-10-books-of-choice.html">Bookish</a> should get you book lovers extremely excited. The winner will get a box of books - 10 books to be exact! This giveaway is international too!<br />
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If you win (lucky you!), you can choose 10 titles from the list on Evie's blog. That's not all, she will be adding more titles later on. This means you have more choices of books you want to win!<br />
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Her contest ends on Dec 31.</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-27273492276044524202012-11-27T19:15:00.000+08:002012-11-27T19:15:09.813+08:00Book Giveaway at The Hollow Cupboards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Don't miss out on this exciting giveaway being hosted by Chey of <a href="http://thehollowcupboards.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/1000-followers-giveaway.html">The Hollow Cupboards</a> to celebrate her blog reaching 1,000 followers. It is open to all her followers and it is international! Yay! So don't miss it. =)<br />
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Her contest ends in 49 days so that would be around early next year. Lots of time to enter!</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-13233845738724399862012-11-26T23:30:00.000+08:002012-11-27T20:20:27.073+08:00Now Reading: Party Frock by Noel Streatfeild<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Right now I’m in the middle of Party Frock by Noel Streatfeild.<br />
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According to a <a href="http://www.whitegauntlet.com.au/noelstreatfeild/ChildFiction/BooksPartyFrock.htm">website</a> on books by Streatfeild, Party Frock was published in 1946 and the US edition in 1947 was called Party Shoes.<br />
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Now, it is only available as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0192720104/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0192720104&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">Party Shoes</a> in the UK. It is no longer in print in the US. Fun facts, huh??? =)<br />
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I bought my copy from the used bookstore at the Chowrasta Bazaar in Penang. I wished I remembered the year I bought this book. I’m guessing it’s some time in 2009. Yeah, and I’m only reading it now!<br />
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But I think I have quite a special edition of the book. It’s not in perfect shape. In fact, pages began falling out when I began reading it last week. Now I’m torn between (no pun intended) giving away the book or keeping it for myself after I finish reading it. My copy, published in Armada Lions in 1971, is titled Party Frock, and as we know now, Party Frock is no more in print! This means my copy is sort of valuable, right??<br />
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So far I’ve only read two books by Streatfeild – <a href="http://www.booksloveme.com/2007/04/ballet-shoes-for-anna-by-noel-streatfeild/">Ballet Shoes for Anna</a> and <a href="http://www.booksloveme.com/2007/06/white-boots-by-noel-streatfeild/">White Boots</a>. I initially did not think I would enjoy reading Party Frock because of the book’s miserable condition. But it has since become quite a little page-turner.<br />
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It is unbelievable how seven children (Selina and her six cousins) plan to hold a pageant just because Selina received a frock and satin shoes from a godmother in America. It is mostly because there would not be any other suitable occasion to wear the frock as it was in the middle of the Second World War and times were hard.<br />
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But the children are as optimistic as ever. They still intent to go ahead and plan a pageant that involves a number of their neighbours in the village.<br />
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I’m at page 118 or 53% into the book now. Can’t wait to see how the pageant turns out! <br />
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If you have read this book before, let me know what you thought about it! =)</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-58290946274271542562012-11-21T09:59:00.000+08:002012-11-21T10:02:24.130+08:00All About The Chocolate War<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well not quite! I finished reading the young adult novel, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375829873/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0375829873&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">The Chocolate War</a> by Robert Cormier two days ago, quite perplexed over the ending. Check out my review of the book <a href="http://www.booksloveme.com/2012/11/the-chocolate-war-by-robert-cormier/">here</a>.<br />
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I then could not wait to start watching its film adaptation. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chocolate_War_(film)#Differences_from_the_Novel">movie</a> of the same name starred John Glover as the evil and cunning Brother Leon, one of the creepy characters in the book. His performance in the movie was superb. Another one is the intelligent Archie played by Wallace Langham. At the start of the movie, Archie's expression makes me think that he's about to vomit anytime....or probably that's how he looks anyway.<br />
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I was not happy with the movie's ending. I think the book was too depressing that a movie version of it cannot afford to be of the same mood. The main character, Jerry, had it worse for him in the book where he had to bear the feelings of grief, loneliness and intimidation. He is even bullied terribly at school. Not much of this was portrayed in the movie so don't avoid the film after reading the book.<br />
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Anyway, thanks to the film, I've come to know a new song, a very catchy song that is. In My Room by Yaz or Yazoo. Go listen to it. I feel that it suited the movie so much. I wonder if it was written specially for the movie?<br />
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I know that I should continue reading the sequel, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812447638/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0812447638&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">Beyond The Chocolate War</a> so as to know how it will end up for the schoolboys at the Trinity Catholic school. But from the description, I already expect for it to be just as depressing as the first book, if not more.<br />
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What should I read next???<br />
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Oh, do let me know if you have also reviewed The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. Leave your links and I will add them to my review on my other blog. Thanks!</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-13341825261192513942012-11-17T11:02:00.000+08:002012-11-17T11:02:45.879+08:00Winners of books from Crown<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I apologise for the lateness of this post that should have been up four days ago!<br />
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Anyway, here are the winners who have won a book each from The Crown Publishing Group.<br />
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1. <b>Carrie</b> - A Christmas Home by Greg Kincaid<br />
2. <b>Chandra</b> - Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann<br />
3. <b>Julie</b> - Break the Skin by Lee Martin<br />
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I have already e-mailed the winners and please reply as soon as you can! If I don't hear from you before Monday, I would have to pick another winner.<br />
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A note to Chandra - please write to me at josettebooks[at]yahoo[dot]com as I received a failed delivery notice after sending you an e-mail to the address you provided.<br />
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Once again, congratulations to the three winners! I'm looking forward to hold another book giveaway soon. :)</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-14662574805745726302012-11-15T23:31:00.000+08:002012-11-15T23:31:17.674+08:00Where do I read?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The couch! It is comfy and there is enough lighting in the area.</div>
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And yeah, I can actually read anywhere - in the car (when I'm not driving), while waiting when running errands, etc. I only bring 'currently reading' books out if they are not too heavy.</div>
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Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-74354718668857492992012-11-14T22:14:00.001+08:002012-11-14T22:14:40.584+08:00The Broke and Bookish Secret Santa Exchange<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Guess what?? I've found another Secret Santa exchange. This one is organised by The Broke and the Bookish.<br />
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Here's what you need to do and know:<br />
+ Get the full details <a href="http://brokeandbookish.blogspot.com/2012/11/2012-broke-bookish-secret-santa.html">here</a> and send the moderators an e-mail before Nov 17.<br />
+ Books sent can be new or used. You can add in other little fun goodies as well!<br />
+ Send presents out before Dec 10.<br />
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Wait no more! If you wanna join in the fun of playing Secret Santa, go ahead and sign up! :)</div>
Josettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398849417612962089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1859132197479096160.post-74839027771277338132012-11-12T18:43:00.000+08:002012-11-29T22:45:38.541+08:00Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yay! Through this giveaway, I'm able to give away some of my unread books that I received for review to my fellow readers. :)<br />
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To help you decide on which book to choose, you can click on its title and read up on the book description and reviews on Amazon. As shipping isn't cheap, I'm offering less bulky paperbacks to international participants!<br />
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There will be three winners.<br />
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Win a book of your choice from the list below:</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0978683692/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0978683692&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">Super-Detective Flip Book: Two Complete Novels</a> by Robert Leslie Bellem<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.booksloveme.com/2011/01/written-in-blood-by-sheila-lowe/" target="_blank">Written in Blood</a> by Sheila Lowe (click on title to read my review) (Note: Brownish pages, comes with promotional bookmark and author's autograph)<br />
3. <a href="http://www.booksloveme.com/2010/06/pistonhead-by-thomas-a-hauck/" target="_blank">Pistonhead</a> by Thomas A. Hauck (click on title to read my review)</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402211139/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1402211139&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">The Spanish Bride</a> by Georgette Heyer</div>
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2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402210752/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1402210752&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">False Colours</a> by Georgette Heyer<br />
3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061340758/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061340758&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">The Last Days of Krypton</a> by Kevin J. Anderson<br />
4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615608329/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0615608329&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">In Leah's Wake</a> by Terri Giuliano Long<br />
5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0956515614/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0956515614&linkCode=as2&tag=coolreads-20">The Tuscan Trilogy - A Rose By Any Other Name</a> by Derek Adie Flower<br />
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