It’s Verbosity Book Review’s one year anniversary! I was hoping to do something really awesome this morning, but, alas, finals week attacked and left me empty of ideas and asleep in my bed. Instead, I decided to use this space to thank you, our readers. It’s been great getting to meet you and chat with
When your mom thinks she’s Amelia Earhart, navigating high school, first love, and family secrets is like flying solo without a map. Driver’s ed and a first crush should be what Alex Winchester is stressed out about in high school – and she is. But what’s really on her mind is her mother. Why is
Hi everyone! This is my first time participating in Top Ten Tuesday. This is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, so be sure to check them out for more information. Today’s topic is the top ten books we want to read that are 2014 releases. So here we go, in no particular
Just yesterday I was perusing Twitter (instead of reading, sadly) when I saw someone mention book bloggers only being in it for the free review copies. This really got me thinking: What do I do this for? It’s almost been a year since Bobbie asked me to blog with her. I remember that my initial
Hi and happy Thanksgiving to you all! Since I will not be blogging today (well, other than this little paragraph), I will hand you off to Ms. Zara Hoffman, the author of The Belgrave Daughter. Thank you to Grapevine Book Tours for hosting this blog tour. The Semptemgeminus Prophecy states: “A powerful sorceress with blood
Awhile back I reviewed the new YA novel OCD, the Dude, and Me. Today, I’m soooo excited to host an interview with the author Lauren Vaughn! Thank you so much for being willing to answer my questions Lauren! 1. As a teacher, have your experiences in the classroom helped to inspire OCD, the Dude, and
Plenty of teenagers feel invisible. Fiona McClean actually is. An invisible girl is a priceless weapon. Fiona’s own father has been forcing her to do his dirty work for years—everything from spying on people to stealing cars to breaking into bank vaults. After sixteen years, Fiona’s had enough. She and her mother flee to a
A laugh-out-loud, bittersweet debut full of wit, wisdom, heart, and a hilarious, unforgettable heroine. When you’re a hypochondriac, there are a million different things that could be wrong with you, but for Izzy, focusing on what could be wrong might be keeping her from dealing with what’s really wrong. I almost raised my hand, but
“Find Me.” These are the words written on Tessa Waye’s diary. The diary that ends up with Wick Tate. But Tessa’s just been found . . . dead. Wick has the right computer-hacking skills for the job, but little interest in this perverse game of hide-and-seek. Until her sister Lily is the next target. Then
Good morning everyone! I don’t believe that much has to be said here. At least they say a picture speaks a thousand words, no? Well, for the next month we’re going to be running a giveaway with Candlewick Press and one lucky reader is going to go home with a collection of 5 books from