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Title: The Hunger Games Author:  Suzanne Collins Series: The Hunger Games, #1 Publisher: Scholastic Press Publication Date: September 14, 2008 Synopsis: In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before—and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that will weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Verdict: WoW!!! I had heard a lo

I will be participating in my very first meme by Book Chick City that I will host every Saturday (or at least, try to). So, I basically just give you a short list of books that I wish I owned, but sadly can't really afford. **sigh** But the BIG advantage of this list is that **cough, cough** you would have no trouble birthday shopping for me. lol :)) Delirium by Lauren Oliver Synopsis: Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love. *** Unearthly by Cynth

The Awesome Magic Attic blog is hosting their 200+ Followers Giveaway where you get to pick the prizes! Don’t miss out on all of the fun! The rules are simple, become a follower and fill out the form. I wish you the best of luck! :)) The Link: http://theawesomemagicattic.blogspot.com/2011/06/voting-time.html -KWB

Title: 13 Little Blue Evelopes Author: Maureen Johnson Series:  Little Blue Envelopes, #1 Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: December 21, 2010 Synopsis: When Ginny receives thirteen little blue envelopes and instructions to buy a plane ticket to London, she knows something exciting is going to happen. What Ginny doesn't know is that she will have the adventure of her life and it will change her in more ways than one. Life and love are waiting for her across the Atlantic, and the thirteen little blue envelopes are the key to finding them in this funny, romantic, heartbreaking novel. Verdict: I enjoyed this fast-paced book, and going along on the journey with Ginny. It all starts out with her Runaway Aunt leaving 13 Blue Enelopes with instructions for her to follow. Ginny goes along with it, and along the way she makes new friends, finds new love, and discovers things she never new about herself. Rating: 4/5 Stars -Kristen ♥

I have stumbled upon a hidden treasure trove. Well, it wasn’t really hidden . I just hadn’t known of its existence until about an hour ago. But I have been reading, and going through the workshops and I knew I had to share it with all of you! If you are an aspiring writer (like me) or if you are an avid reader (also, like me) you can’t go wrong with at least checking out Holly Lisle’s website. It really is truly wonderful. Holly has 32 published books, so you can rest assured that this lady knows what she is talking about. I hope that this website can be as big a help to you, as it will be to me. Holly Lisle’s website: http://www.hollylisle.com/ -KWB

Title: Divergent Author: Veronica Roth Series: Divergent, #1 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Publication Date: May 3, 2011 Synopsis: In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself. During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a se

Title: Hush, Hush Author: Becca Fitzpatrick Series: Hush, Hush #1 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication Date: October 13, 2009 Synopsis: For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice w