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March 2012

On the Radar

On the Smugglers’ Radar

“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a new feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar…

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7 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Tankborn by Karen Sandler

Title: Tankborn Author: Karen Sandler Genre: Dystopia, Science Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Tu Books Publication Date: October 2011 Hardcover: 373 Pages Best friends Kayla and Mishalla know they will be separated for their Assignments. They are GENs, Genetically Engineered…

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6 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Plague Town by Dana Fredsti

Title: Plague Town Author: Dana Fredsti Genre: Urban Fantasy, Zombie Apocalypse Publisher: Titan Books Publication Date: April 2012 Paperback: 368 Pages In the small university town of Redwood Grove, people are succumbing to a lethal strain of flu. They…

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Smugglers Stash

Smugglers’ Stash and News

Hello everybody and a good Sunday to all! I have now officially started the countdown to my two-week holidays (starting this coming Friday) in Cornwall. I can’t wait! Giveaway Winners: The LUCKY winner of an ARC of Unspoken by…

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On the Radar

On the Smugglers’ Radar

“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a new feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar…

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8 Rated Books Joint Review

Joint Review: Peaceweaver by Rebecca Barnhouse

Title: Peaceweaver Author: Rebecca Barnhouse Genre: Historical Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Random House Publication date: March 27 2012 Hardcover: 336 pages This is historical fantasy at its best. Sixteen-year-old Hild has always been a favorite of her uncle, king…

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6 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood

Title: Born Wicked Author: Jessica Spotswood Genre: Dystopia, Historical Fantasy (Alternate History), Young Adult Publisher: Putnam Juvenile Publication Date: February 2012 Hardcover: 330 Pages Everybody knows Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, too reclusive, and far…

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6 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Loss by Jackie Morse Kessler

Title: Loss Author: Jackie Morse Kessler Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Graphia Publication date: March 20 2012 Paperback: 272 pages Fifteen-year-old Billy Ballard is the kid that everyone picks on, from the school bullies to the teachers. But things…

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Smugglers’ Stash & News

Hello everyone! Happy Sunday! Not much to report from NY Smugglers Headquarters, so this will be short and sweet. Children’s Choice Book Awards: Voting is officially open for the 2012 Children’s Choice Book Awards! Here are the finalists in…

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On the Radar

On the Smugglers’ Radar

“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a new feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar…

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6 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Starters by Lissa Price

Title: Starters Author: Lissa Price Genre: Dystopian, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Publication Date: March 2012 Hardcover: 368 Pages HER WORLD IS CHANGED FOREVER Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out…

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Book Review: Witch Hill by Marcus Sedgwick

Title: Witch Hill Author: Marcus Sedgwick Genre: Contemporary, Horror, Middle Grade Publisher: Orion Children’s Books Publication date: First published 2001 Paperback: 154 pages At first, Jamie isn’t too worried about the bad dreams he’s been having since coming to…

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4 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: A Beautiful Evil by Kelly Keaton

Title: A Beautiful Evil Author: Kelly Keaton Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Greek Mythology retelling Publisher: Simon Pulse Publication date: February 2012 Hardcover/Paperback: 288 pages A power she can’t deny. A destiny she’s determined to fight. When Ari first arrived…

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Smugglers’ Stash and News

Hello everybody, and a good Sunday to all! Ana here, reporting from our Cambridge HQ: Giveaway winners: The winner of a signed copy of On The Prowl by Patricia Briggs is… JULIE WITT Congratulations! You know the drill –…

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On the Radar

On the Smugglers’ Radar

“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a new feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar…

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3 Rated Books Book Reviews

Book Review: Embrace by Jessica Shirvington

Title: Embrace Author: Jessica Shirvington Genre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire (US) / Hachette Australia (Aus) Publication Date: March 2012 / October 2010 Hardcover: 367 pages It starts with a whisper: “It’s time for you…

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