Category Archive for Bookanistas


Bookanista Review: STORY OF A GIRL

published on April 12, 2012

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STORY OF A GIRL by Sara Zarr

When she is caught in the backseat of a car with…

Bookanista Review: THE TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER

published on April 5, 2012

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THE TRUTH ABOUT FOREVER by Sarah Dessen

 a long, hot summer… 

That’s what Macy has to look forward to while her boyfriend,…

Change Write Now – Round 2

published on February 23, 2012

Back in December I invited book bloggers, writers and book industry people to join me in the Change Write Now challenge. We had an astounding 90+ people sign up. As part of this challenge, players were assigned to…

Bookanista Review: CHOPSTICKS

published on February 15, 2012

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CHOPSTICKS

 

After her mother died, Glory retreated into herself and her music. Her single father raised her as a piano prodigy,…

Bookanista Review: MAY B.

published on February 2, 2012

Full disclosure: Caroline Starr Rose is a fellow Class of 2k12er.

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MAY B.

 

I’ve known it since last night:
It’s been…

Bookanista Review: THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST

published on December 29, 2011

Full disclosure: I picked up this ARC from the author as we are Class of 2k12 sibs, Sarvenaz Tash.

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THE MAPMAKER AND THE GHOST

Bookanista Review: THE CATASTROPHIC HISTORY OF YOU & ME

published on December 8, 2011

Full disclosure: I picked up this ARC at the Northern California Bookseller’s Association Trade Show.

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THE CATASTROPHIC HISTORY OF YOU & ME

Bookanista Review: UNDER THE NEVER SKY

published on December 1, 2011

I love Veronica. Seriously, she’s one of the loveliest people you will ever meet. From the first time I met here, I could see that she was a thoughtful, intelligent person, and I couldn’t wait to see how that…

Bookanista Review: EPIC FAIL

published on October 13, 2011

Claire LaZebnik’s EPIC FAIL is a recent release from Harper Teen.  Full disclosure: Harper Teen provided a copy of the book for review purposes.

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EPIC FAIL

 

Bookanista Review: CRACKED

published on September 29, 2011

When I was in NYC earlier this month, my eyes spied the gorgeous cover of K.M. Walton’s debut novel, CRACKED. I coveted it immediately, and my editor was kind enough to slip me a copy. This book will be…