Around the Book Blogosphere #4

Around the Book Blogosphere #4

“Around the Book Blogosphere” is a feature to share posts from other book blogs or other book-related websites that I have enjoyed reading.  Book blogging is all about sharing the love, right?

SEX in Young Adult

Let’s Talk About…Sex in YA!
Nereyda from Mostly YA Book Obsessed did a fantastic post about sex in young adult novels.  She brought up a great point:

“Now, I don’t think all characters in YA should be having sex all the damn time, but the topic shouldn’t be shied away from readers either. This doesn’t paint a realistic picture because, have you seen the statistics? The reality is that most teens in high school do have sex.”

 

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Cristina's Blog Reviews
Cristina posted a great question this week.  How do you feel about 5 star reviews?  What are your thoughts on 5-star reviews?  What does a 5-star book mean to you?
My question:  Does it bother you when a blogger only posts 5-star reads or loves every book they read?  Do you like seeing variety of ratings on a blog or does it not matter to you?

 

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The Fault in Our Stars: First Clip

Book Riot is a GREAT book news and book-related website that posts fresh links every single day.  This week they posted about the upcoming “The Fault in Out Stars” movie. I am so freaking excited for this movie! Check it out!

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Shelly Crane’s Significance series got a movie deal, but after thinking about she has decided to adapt her series to television.  Get more info on her blog!  Have you read this series yet?

This post made me LOL!!  11 Grammatical Words and Terms That Sound Dirty.  Diphthong. Conjugate.   #NerdyPost

 

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COVER REVEALS & NEW BOOKS!

Jamie McGuire’s upcoming novella, Happenstance, took the book world by surprise.  Take a look at the gorgeous cover designed by Sarah Hansen from Okay Creations over at Stuck in Y.A. Books.

Another Okay Creations cover was revealed this week.  Hop on over to Books Over Boys for a looksee at Ripped (Real #5) by Katy Evans.

I absolutely loved reading through my RSS feed and seeing the cover reveals for One More Chance by Abbi Glines.  Instead of the usual cover reveal posts, each blogger posted a picture of themselves holding the cover.  I loved it.  Check out Autumn Review’s cover reveal.

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Reviews I enjoyed reading!

If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman
5 star reviews for both
Reviewed by Totally Booked

“We were moved implicitly by If I Stay. We were rendered speechless and left breathless in Where She Went. Two memorable books that tell a story where you wish, with every fibre of your being, that love will prevail.”

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Tease by Amanda Maciel
4 stars
Reviewed by Xpresso Reads

What is unique about this story is that we are not getting it from the perspective of the person being bullied, we are the bully.

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Rites of Passage by Joy N. Hensley
A MUST READ
Reviewed by Jenuine Cupcakes

Rites of Passage is an empowering story, one that female AND male readers alike will appreciate and enjoy…Well-written, fast paced and action packed, once I started reading, I found it incredibly difficult to put down!

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Love, in English
5 Stars
Reviewed by Shh Mom’s Reading

“I fell in love with this story and all of the characters.  Karina created such a passionate, romantic and magical story that it is in a word….Unforgettable.  Love, In English is addictive complete with amazing writing and many heartwarming moments that anyone looking for their next brilliant read should look no further.”

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Room For You by Beth Ehemann
4 stars
Reviewed by Autumn Review

Here’s what Autumn had to say about Brody (swoon) the hero from the book, “Brody is not a typically guy. He’s a famous hockey player, but he isn’t the typical player kind of athlete. Not that he doesn’t have flings, but he’s better suited to having a relationship. He understands the value of family, but until Kacie, isn’t wasn’t on his radar anytime soon.”  MEGA-SWOON!!

 

Share the link to some of your favorite posts in the comments!
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