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The Rant: Second-book-itis, it’s catching!

For the last few years, I’ve been reading series, in the young adult genre. I’m not alone, don’t pretend you don’t know what I’m talking about. The Hunger Games, Twilight, these books are huge. Well I have noticed that a lot of series (that are YA) have a problem with second-book-itis. I made up the [...]

Top 10 of 2011

As the year is coming to a close I can’t help but think about what has happened in my life in the past 12 months. I’ve been pregnant, delivered my third child, and moved three times. Through it all, I’ve read. I find myself reading when I get stressed out, so with three moves, that’s [...]

Announcing the Winner of Contest Number 2!

The winner of my Second-Ever Giveaway was chosen using Random.org. This winner will take home their very own copy of Clockwork Prince (a book which I LOVED!) Thank you to everyone who entered. Ok Ok, the winner of the giveaway of Clockwork Price by Cassandra Clare is… Ana Karen Maldenado! Congratulations! Happy Holidays and Happy [...]

Giveaway: The Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

It’s the time of year that I’ve been waiting for. Not Christmas, although I love Christmas too, this is when new books come out. From now (well November really) until March, a new book that I’ve been waiting for will pop onto the shelves of Chapters and other book stores shelves around the world, and [...]

Announcing the Winner!!

I am pleased to announce the winner of our very FIRST book giveaway. We had 87 entries. That’s more than I ever expected. The winner was chosen using random.org. And the winner is… Drum-roll please… Allie Lin! Congratulations! Thank you to every one who entered. I’ll tell you the details of December’s giveaway tomorrow.  

Giveaway: Crossed by Ally Condie

Hello World! I am in the midst of reading Crossed by Ally Condie and am really enjoying it. If you too want to read book 2 in the Matched Series, we have a contest for you. We’ll be giving away ONE copy of Crossed and YOU can enter to win. How do I enter? You [...]


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Clarissa Foss

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Clarissa is a stay-at-home mother of three. The last two years she has been wrapping up a degree in psychology after taking a six-year baby hiatus from her studies. Now that she is done reading text books she doesn't have to feel guilty curling up with some good fiction. Her favourite book is Little Women.

Cindi Foss

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Cindi is a 30-year-old Kobo reading blog reviewing amateur literary critic. She appreciates all genres especially historical fiction, post-apocalyptic fiction, and suspense along with a healthy dose of 'popular' so she can keep up with what everyone is talking about. She has four or five lists of books to read at any one time (but doesn't everyone?) and she loves spreading the word on good books. Cindi will be bringing you truth and objectivity ('cause who wants to read crazy irrational opinions?) from her piece of the world in Alberta Canada.


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