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Saturday, May 31, 2008

Would I Lie To You - GG #10 - By Cecily von Ziegesar


Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I live in decadent penthouses, massive townhouses, and come summer, fabulous beach houses.

Enter the world of Gossip Girl -- a world where espadrille sandals are flown in from Spain, crisp cotton sundresses are made to order, and jealousy and betrayal are the ultimate summer accessories.

Time to throw your hair into a messy pony and cut off your Sevens -- we're heading to the Hamptons! S and B are now co-muses to a super-famous designer, who just happens to live next door to N's Hampton's estate.... I wonder how neighborly these new neighbors are going to get. And what's this I hear about V venturing surfside? Who's next, D!? Never say never....

You know you love me,
gossip girl


Another enjoyable installment in this series. As the series draws to an end, only 2 left and 1 is a prequel, one can't help but wonder how things will turn out. And will we, as readers, be happy with the ending. I don't know, but I sure can't wait to find out!!!! This was another hit for me. Gotta love getting lost in the world of these bratty and bitchy girls who I can certainly relate to at times. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next one!!! :) 4/5

May Reads.....

So I managed to read 11 books in May. Not too bad, but not as many as I would have liked. I'll just keep on plugging away and hopefully reach my yearly goal!!!! :)

Love Undercover by Jo Edwards


True love needs no disguise.

Kaitlyn Nichols craves a little mystery and mayhem in her life. Having a secret agent for a father should do the trick, but unfortunately Dad is no 007, and danger is nowhere on the horizon.

But all that changes when Mr. Nichols brings home Blaine, a seventeen-year-old hottie who's about to enter the Witness Protection Program. Suddenly Kaitlyn's in the perilous position of protecting the cutest guy she's ever met!

When Dad enrolls Blaine in her high school, it's up to Kait to detect the girls who want him...and the guys who want him dead. Meanwhile, Kait's about to discover that there's one little thing she can't protect -- her heart.

I just loved this YA book!!!! It has everything embroiled into one book, teen love and how to make it actually work. The mean witchy highschool girl who takes pleasure in making her school mates miserable, the typical hot guy who thinks the world revolves around him. And then these 2 ordinary teens trying to figure out how to be together when the odds are stacked up against them. I just loved the 2 main characters in this book, Blaine and Kaitlyn, they are down to earth, normal kids which is so appealing!!! This was a fun, quick, entertaining read!! :) 4/5

Friday, May 30, 2008

Author MeMe.......

I was tagged by Shhh I'm Reading for an author meme, and of course I have to do it!!!! ;)

1. Who’s your all-time favorite author, and why?

I'd have to go with James Patterson. I simply love his stuff...........all of his stuff!!!!! I love the mystery/suspense/thriller books as well as the love story types that lots of people aren't too crazy about!!! ;)

2. Who was your first favorite author, and why? Do you still consider him or her among your favorites?

Judy Blume...............I read Are you There God, It's Me Margaret over and over and over again!!!! I've enjoyed her adult lit as well, not sure I would put her in my faves category, but definitely enjoyable!! :)

3. Who’s the most recent addition to your list of favorite authors, and why?

Hmmmmm, lots of the new cozy authors. Tim Myers comes to mind. Also Allison Brennan, Lorna Bartlett & Hank Phillippi Ryan. I know there are tons more that I've added lately but those stand out!! :)

4. If someone asked you who your favorite authors were right now, which authors would first pop out of your mouth? Are there any you’d add on a moment of further reflection?

Right now, I would have to say LuAnn McLane. I have discovered her writing within the past year and have LOVED everything she has written!!!! After that I would include all of the above authors!! :) I also have to add Jodi Picoult to this list.........I love all of her stuff!!

5. Tagged:



Rules: Link to the person that tagged you, post the rules somewhere in your meme, answer the questions, tag six people in your post, let the tagees know they’ve been chosen by leaving a comment on their blog, let the tagger know your entry is posted.

Filling in on Friday.......


1. For me laziness is the opposite of creativity.
2. Things I Want My Daughters To Know was the last excellent book I read.
3. I like fill-ins because they make me laugh and think.
4. In nature I like looking at beautiful flowers.
5. Lips Zipped should win the US elections.
6. The last time I laughed with all my belly was while watching Last Comic Standing last night.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to reading, tomorrow my plans include staying home so the sheetrockers can do their thing and Sunday, I want to just veg out and get ready for next week!

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Made my choices......

I had blogged a couple weeks ago about the Series Challenge Season 2 hosted by Katherin from Crazy Cozy Murders. Since it officially stars on Sunday, I decided I should pick what series I am going to try to finish. I'm going to start with 2 series, and if I get caught up with those, I'll add more. But I at least needed a starting point!!! :)

Gossip Girls Series: by Cecily von Ziegasar
(Titles in Italix I have already read)


  • Gossip Girl
  • You Know You Love Me
  • All I Want Is Everything
  • Because I'm Worth It
  • I Like It Like That
  • You're The One That I Want
  • Nobody Does It Better
  • Nothing Can Keep Us Together
  • Only In Your Dreams
  • Would I Lie To You
  • Don't You Forget About Me
  • Prequel: It Had To Be You

Annette Blair (Accidental Witch Trilogy)

  • The Kitchen Witch
  • My Favorite Witch
  • The Scot, The Witch and The Wardrobe



Thursday Challenge......


Theme this week: "COMMON" (Everyday Things, Food, Clothing, Things for Learning, Work, Play,...)

Thursday Challenge