Tag: april 2013

Early Review: Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham (yes, THAT Lauren Graham!)

April 18, 2013 / 18 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Review, Uncategorized
Early Review: Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham (yes, THAT Lauren Graham!)

Someday, Someday, Maybe Author: Lauren Graham Publisher: Ballantine Books Format/Source: eARC requested on Netgalley Expected publication date: April 30th 2013  My rating: 4 out of 5 stars A charming and laugh-out-loud novel by Lauren Graham, beloved star of Parenthood and Gilmore Girls, about an aspiring actress trying to make it in mid-nineties New York City. Franny Banks is a struggling actress in New York City, with just six months left of the three year deadline she gave herself to succeed. But so far, all she has to show for her efforts is a single line in an ad for ugly Christmas […]

Waiting on Wednesday: Manicpixiedreamgirl by Tom Leveen

Waiting on Wednesday: Manicpixiedreamgirl by Tom Leveen

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is one of those “I-just-heard-about-this-last-week-and-it’s-coming-out-this-week-what?!?!” books.  ManicpixiedreamgirlAuthor: Tom Leveen  Publisher: Random House Children’s Books Expected publication date: April 23rd 2013 Sometimes the most dramatic scenes in a high school theater club are the ones that happen between the actors and crew off stage. Seventeen-year-old Tyler Darcy’s dream of being a writer is starting to feel very real now that he’s sold his first short story to a literary journal. He should be celebrating its publication […]

Win any April YA/MG New Release! [Giveaway Hop] INT

April 14, 2013 / 202 Comments / Posted by Tiff @ Mostly YA Lit in Uncategorized
Win any April YA/MG New Release! [Giveaway Hop] INT

Sorry this is a little late, guys. You know the drill. Any April new release that’s YA/MG is up for grabs. I’m including one adult book that I’ll be reviewing this month, Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham. In the interest of not making myself crazy, I’m only posting covers for books that I’m reviewing or interested in reading, but, as I mentioned, you’re welcome to choose ANY YA/MG new release for April if you win. Rules: Giveaway open internationally provided you can receive shipments from The Book Depository. You’re welcome to choose a book I didn’t mention here as […]

Waiting on Wednesday: Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham

Waiting on Wednesday: Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is a departure for me, an adult fiction book written by one of my favourite actresses! Someday, Someday, Maybe Author: Lauren Graham Publisher: Ballantine Books Expected publication date: April 30, 2013 From Goodreads: A charming and laugh-out-loud novel by Lauren Graham, beloved star of Parenthood and Gilmore Girls, about an aspiring actress trying to make it in mid-nineties New York City. Franny Banks is a struggling actress in New York City, with just six months left […]

Waiting on Wednesday: The Grass is Always Greener by Jen Calonita

Waiting on Wednesday: The Grass is Always Greener by Jen Calonita

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick is a no-brainer for those who know me and read my blog:  The Grass Is Always Greener (Belles #3)by Jen Calonita Publisher: Poppy Expected publication: April 16th 2013 From Goodreads: How many secrets can one family keep? Amid preparations for Emerald Cove’s extravagant Founders Day celebration and their own shared sweet sixteen, Isabelle Scott and Mirabelle Monroe are longing to break free from the tight constraints that come with being the daughters of a prominent public figure. When […]

Waiting on Wednesday: This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith

Waiting on Wednesday: This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that book bloggers are eagerly anticipating. This week’s WoW pick has been on everyone’s contemporary list for next year, so it’s high time it went on mine! This Is What Happy Looks Like Author: Jennifer E. Smith  Publisher: Poppy Expected publication date: April 2, 2013  From Goodreads: If fate sent you an email, would you answer? When teenage movie star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O’Neill an email about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds strike up a witty and unforgettable correspondence, discussing everything under […]