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January is Walk Your Dog Month!

January is Walk Your Dog Month and what better way to kick start your New Years Resolutions by reading some great YA books that feature dogs?  If you are like me, you love dogs and want to spend more time with them because they just get you.  This awareness month is a great way to help dust off the January blues, read a few good books, maybe go out and adopt a new dog, or if you already have one start taking him/her out for more walks.  It's a fun way to get out of the house and your dog will love you for it! Here is a list of YA books that will have you begging for more! Last Chance by Norah McClintock In this charming YA novel by Norah McClintock, the main character Robyn is scared of dogs—like, really scared. But she agrees to spend her summer working at an animal shelter anyway. (It's a long story.) Robyn soon discovers that many juvenile offenders also volunteer at the shelter—including Nick D'Angelo, a boy from Robyn's past. A boy she hoped to never see again. Ni...

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Books To Movies Giveaway Hop

I'm so excited to be participating in this hop! Is there anything more exciting than your favorite book going to the big screen? So there's three movies I'm super excited to see and I hope, wish, and pray that they do the books justice. You have a choice to pick your prize on this hop. I'm offering three super cool  books! You have to do the hard part and pick one. A big thank you to Book Hounds and I Am A Reader, Not A Writer for hosting this hop. THE MAZE RUNNER- When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every thirty days a new boy has...

Book Review: MAID OF SECRETS

MAID of  SECRETS 416 Pages May 2013 Simon and Schuster Publishing Summary Taken from Goodreads: Seventeen-year-old Meg Fellowes is a wry, resourceful thief forced to join an elite group of female spies in Queen Elizabeth’s Court. There she must solve a murder, save the Crown, and resist the one thing that will become her greatest freedom–and her deadliest peril. For Meg and her fellow spies are not alone in their pursuit of the murderer who stalks Windsor Castle. A young, mysterious Spanish courtier, Count Rafe de Martine, appears at every turn in the dark and scandal-filled corridors of the Queen’s summer palace. And though secrets and danger are Meg’s stock-in-trade, she’s never bargained on falling in love… My Thoughts: I've been reading alot of debut novels lately and I have to say that these new writers are blowing me away! Maid of Secrets is Jennifer McGowen's first novel and it's the first book in the series-Maids of Honor. It's a combination of historical fict...

The Last Hurrah Hop

It's been a fun filled summer full of road trips, BBQs and sun soaked afternoons. I've had the chance to read some great books the last few months. I'm giving away a book that I read at the beginning of the summer and it still hasn't left my mind. It was that good! Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein To enter this giveaway simply be a follower of Mug of Moxie. Leave GFC name in comment section below along with a way to contact you if your name is drawn. For an extra entry be my Bloglovin buddy. Icon is at the right of sidebar. A big thank you to Candace's Book Blog for hosting this hop. Happy Hopping!    

Stacking the Shelves(1)

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews and is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves ! From Net Galley I received:  I Bought :                                                   Received from Author/Publisher: I'm super excited to dig into these new books. Thanks to Merit Press and Ember. Stay tuned for reviews! Have a great weekend!

The Hunt is On!

This book is totally amazing! You can't help but love Jasper Dent in his plight to not become a serial killer just like his father. Jasper or Jazz as his friends call him has a keen sense of what makes a serial killer tick because his father taught him everything he knows. However, Jazz likes to mix things up by instead trying to catch a serial killer in his own home town. As things heat up, Jazz realizes that this sneaky new serial killer is actually copying his own father's nasty work. Jazz and his friend Howie work together as a well oiled machine to try and stop the horrible chain of events from unfolding. Barry Lyga has created a whole world that I never even thought existed in this incredibly exciting story of a young man struggling to find his self and break free from his father's cruel hold on him. You must read this book to find out what happens!

August New Release Giveaway Hop

Summer is winding down and school is getting ready to start. Let's celebrate and have a hop! I'm giving away one of these books that was released this month. You choose which one you want. A giant thanks to Book Twirps and Refracted Light Reviews for hosting this hop. To enter this hop you must be a follower of Mug of Moxie. Simply put your GFC name in  the comment box below.  This contest is open to all, including International. A winner will be drawn on September 1st. Good luck!

Book Trailer: Maid of Secrets

I'll be reviewing Maid of Secrets tomorrow.

Book Review-In The Shadow of Blackbirds

IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS By Cat Winters 387 Pages 2013 Abrams Publishing Summary taken from Goodreads: In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and confusion. Sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches as desperate mourners flock to séances and spirit photographers for comfort, but she herself has never believed in ghosts. During her bleakest moment, however, she’s forced to rethink her entire way of looking at life and death, for her first love—a boy who died in battle—returns in spirit form. But what does he want from her? My Thoughts: Creepy with a capital C. I LOVE historical fiction-now combine that with Young Adult and you've hooked me. I fell in love with the cover first. It's beautiful, mysterious and a tad creepy. Happily the story was just as grreat as the cover. Author...

Book Trailer: In the Shadow of Blackbirds

Book Review-PRECIOUS BLOOD

PRECIOUS BLOOD By Tonya Hurley June 2013 432 Pages Simon and Schuster Summary taken from Goodreads: What if martyrs and saints lived among us? And what if you were told you were one of them? Meet Agnes, Cecilia, and Lucy. Three lost girls, each searching for something. But what they find is Beyond Belief. My Thoughts: This is the first book in The Blessed Trilogy by Tonya Hurley. This book was origianally published as The Blessed last year. It was re-released with a new title and a  beautiful new new cover by illustrator Abbey Watkins. I can sum this story up in three words: Confusing, Bizarre and Intriguing. I found myself having a bit of a love/hate relationship with Precious Blood. Three very different girls, all through tragic circumstances end up at the same hospital on Halloween night. All three have given up on life and are knocking at death's door. Suddenly a mysterious and beautiful starnger named Sebastian visits each girl at their bedside gifting them with...

Book Trailer-Precious Blood

Here is the beautiful book trailer for Precious Blood by Tonya Hurley. I'll be posting my review of Precious Blood tomorrow.

Contest Winners

I have winners to announce!! *Awesome ARC Giveaway-4 ARCs-The Lady Vampire *Book Review and Giveaway-fml-Joana Vieira *Lazy Days of Summer Giveaway Hop-Precious Blood-Dukie Castro *Summer Giveaway Hop-Maid of Secrets-Cindi Thanks to all who have entered, hopped and participated. I'll be doing some more hops and giveaways in the next couple of months- *The Last Hurrah Hop-August 18 *Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop-August 20 *Books To Movies Giveaway Hop- August 27 For more information click on sidebar on the right of web page.

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