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Top 5 YA Fantasy Retellings You Need to Read NOW! + Win a Copy of Sing Me Forgotten (Jessica S Olson) ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Sing Me Forgotten  by Jessica S Olson.  Read on for more about Jessica and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Jessica S Olson !    Jessica S. Olson claims New Hampshire as her home, but has somehow found herself in...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it.
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 12:39
Katelyn Burns
This cover is gorgeous and I love the synopsis! Can't wait to read it!
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 13:03
Tiffany Engler
Can't wait to read this one!
Monday, 15 March 2021 19:07
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Spotlight on The Afterlife of the Party (Marlene Perez), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight The Afterlife of the Party  by Marlene Perez.  Read on for more about Marlene and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Marlene Perez !   MARLENE PEREZ is the author of many books, including the Dead Is series, The Comeback,...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Thursday, 11 February 2021 14:59
Lauren
This cover is seems to promises a lot of glitz and glam. The synopsis is fun and drama-filled. Sounds like a great combinations of... Read More
Friday, 12 February 2021 13:15
Melanie Bracco
Love the cover, this sounds like an awesome book!
Tuesday, 02 March 2021 18:38
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Top 5 Places To Visit In England + Win a copy of Hot British Boyfriend! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Hot British Boyfriend  by Kristy Boyce.  Read on for more about Kristy and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Kristy Boyce !   Kristy Boyce lives in Columbus, OH and teaches psychology as a senior lecturer at The Ohio State...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Thursday, 11 February 2021 14:59
Debra Branigan
The cover is wonderful and the synopsis sounds like a delightful read. I'm excited about this one.
Friday, 26 February 2021 18:40
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is so romantic. This book sounds fun as England is a place I want to visit.
Saturday, 06 March 2021 11:24
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Spotlight on Bump (Matt Wallace), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Bump  by Matt Wallace.  Read on for more about Matt and his book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Matt Wallace !   Matt Wallace is a Hugo Award winner and the author of Rencor: Life in Grudge City, the Sin du...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Saturday, 23 January 2021 18:55
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is bright and eye-catching. The synopsis makes this a must read for me.
Saturday, 13 February 2021 16:34
Debra Branigan
The cover is attractive and will catch the eye of young readers. This sounds like a very unique and wonderful story.
Monday, 15 February 2021 21:32
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Spotlight on My Name Is Layla (Reyna Marder Gentin), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight My Name Is Layla  by Reyna Marder Gentin.  Read on for more about Reyna and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Reyna Marder Gentin ! Reyna Marder Gentin grew up in Great Neck, New York. She attended college and law...
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Debra Branigan
This books sounds intriguing and its cover is fitting. Thanks for sharing.
Sunday, 07 February 2021 21:03
Danielle Hammelef
The cover matches the tone of this book well. I think this will be a unique and emotional read.
Saturday, 13 February 2021 16:24
Penny Olson
The story is important and relevant the cover fits the story.
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 01:06
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Rockstar Book Tours: Guest Post & Giveaway ~ Power Divided (S. Behr) ~ (US Only)

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the POWER DIVIDED by S. Behr Blog Tour hosted by  Rockstar Book Tours . Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! About The Book: Title:  POWER DIVIDED (The Evolutionaries, #1)   Author:  S. Behr Pub. Date:  November 11,...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it.
Monday, 11 January 2021 15:22
Andrea Cerda
Sounds interesting and the cover is lovely
Tuesday, 19 January 2021 23:19
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Rockstar Book Tours: Guest Post & Giveaway: Oliver The Ornament (Todd M. Zimmerman) ~ (US Only)

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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the OLIVER THE ORNAMENT by Todd M. Zimmermann Blog Tour hosted by  Rockstar Book Tours . Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!   About The Book: Title:  OLIVER THE ORNAMENT Author:  Todd M. Zimmermann Pub. Date:  December...
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Infographic: World Reading Habits in 2020

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Have you wondered how other people spent their time in lockdown this year?   While the pandemic has led to FaceBook, YouTube and Netflix increasing their usage, and enrolments in online education platforms like MasterClass exploding, an age-old pastime has also been popular — reading books.   Editing and proofreading service...
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Spotlight on The Enigma Game (Elizabeth Wein), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight The Enigma Game  by Elizabeth Wein.  Read on for more about Elizabeth and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Elizabeth Wein ! Elizabeth Wein was born in New York City, grew up abroad, and currently lives in Scotland with her...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading it!
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 20:56
Jeana Kwiecinski
Oh wow, this story sounds amazing!
Saturday, 14 November 2020 20:54
Victoria Scott
Thank you so much for sharing! Looks great!
Thursday, 19 November 2020 11:18
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Spotlight on Zero Repeat Forever (G.S. Prendergast), Guest Post, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight Zero Repeat Forever  by G.S. Prendergast.  Read on for more about G.S. Prendergast and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet G.S. Prendergast !   G.S. Prendergast is the author of the award-winning and multi-nominated young adult novels in verse, Audacious...
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Zachary Snyder
Book looks great, look forward to reading.
Thursday, 05 November 2020 11:59
Autumn
I have been wanting to read this for awhile.
Thursday, 05 November 2020 21:43
Andrea Cerda
This looks amazing cant wait to read it, love the cover
Thursday, 12 November 2020 16:21
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5 Interesting Facts About Planets! + Win A Copy of How To Become A Planet (Nicole Melleby) ~ (US Only)
Today we're excited to spotlight How To Become A Planet  by Nicole Melleby!  Read on for more about Nicole and her book, an guest post, plus an giveaway!        Meet Nico...
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Author Chat with Tricia Springstubb (The Most Perfect Thing in the Universe), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Tricia Springstubb author of The Most Perfect Thing in the Universe.  Read on for more about Tricia, her book, plus an giveaway!       ...
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Author Chat with Christine Riccio (Better Together), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Christine Riccio author of Better Together.  Read on for more about Christine, her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Christine...
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Author Chat with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (It Doesn't Take A Genius), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/CAN Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich author of It Doesn't Take A Genius.  Read on for more about Olugbemisola, her book, plus an giveaway!      &nb...
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Author Chat with Joanne Rossmassler Fritz (Everywhere Blue), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Joanne Rossmassler Fritz author of Everywhere Blue.  Read on for more about Joanne, her book, plus an giveaway!          Meet Joan...
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Author Chat with Matthew Bogart & Jesse Holden (Incredible Doom), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Matthew Bogart & Jesse Holden authors of Incredible Doom.  Read on for more about Matthew & Jesse, their book, plus an giveaway!     ...
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