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Thursday, July 29, 2010

*SIGNED* Linger Bookmark Winners


WOW! We had over 160 entries for this giveaway. We wish we had enough bookmarks to send to everyone. Here's our 5 winners:

#154- Emma Davies
#7- Ana Carla Ponte
#57- Debbie Penny
#137- Koriann Riggenbach
#158- Zoe Bestel

Congratulations to everyone who won!! You'll be receiving an email from us shortly. Thank you to everyone entered!

If you're in the Austin area tonight, be sure to stop by Maggie's Linger signing @Book People, at 7 pm! We'll see you there!!

13 District Mockingjay Blog Tour Announcement

I am so excited that today we are announcing some exciting Hunger Games news! You all know that Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (easily the summer's most anticipated release) will be out very soon. Did you know there's a going to be a 13 District blog tour for Mockingjay!?!?

Here's the exciting thing, Mundie Moms is District 11! That means with each blog stop there will be an exciting post about the series, and giveaways you don't want to miss. We can't wait to share with you what we're giving away. On AUGUST 25th, be sure to come back and take part in our District 11 post and giveaway!! If you're a huge Hunger Games fan, you don't want to miss what we're giving away!!

We'll have our District 11 badge posted on our side bar, so all you'll have to do is click the badge to be taken to our blog tour posts.

With the excitement of the Mockingjay 13 District blog tour and the release of Mockingjay, an Official Hunger Games facebook page has been set up! Make sure you join the page here http://www.facebook.com/TheHungerGames to see which blogs are part of the 13 District Blog tour, watch the video, talk to other fans, find the latest news and more.

In the mean time, don't forget to pre-order your copy of Mockingjay. I'm dying to know who Katniss will choose, Peeta or Gale? Let us know who you think she'll choose.

Book Review- The Shadow Project

By Herbie Brennan
Published by Harper Collins Childrens
Released January 1st, 2010
Source: Publisher
4 stars- It was a good read.

Something powerful reached deep inside to pull Danny out of his body. It seemed as though he was gripped by invisible hands, then extracted, like a cork from a bottle. And when he came out, he could see the doorway. It hung in space directly in front of him., an unearthly luminous green triangle like nothing he had ever seen before. When you looked into it, strange shapes pulsed and writhed.

Danny felt twisted, as if something had taken him and turned him inside out, and he was now facing in a direction no mortal human was supposed to face. It was a hideous sensation, but while he wanted to desperately to turn away, something held him firm. His fear ramped toward downright terror. There was a pounding in his ears,. The writhing shapes swam closer to the surface of reality and reached for him....

Despite himself, Danny stepped into the doorway.

If you like a little thriller, mixed in with paranormal activity and a CIA and MI-6 match up, then The Shadow Project is a must read for you. The Shadow Project has the CIA and MI-6 teamed up together to not only track terror suspects, but paranormal activity that has been going on with a particular terror cell. This activity has it's terror coming from the astral plane and the likely candidates to reach it are three teenagers.

I liked that it's fiction mixed with a little bit of fact. While I was a little lost when I first started the book, I quickly realized there a few character voices who tell story. I like that each chapter is titled with the character's name, so you know who's telling the story. I didn't mourn the fact that I didn't feel a connection to the characters, as the story is non stop action and quickly flew by.

I did like Danny, the main character. He's a bit of a broken boy who's grown up with his Nan, who's just suffered a major stroke. I do love her character, as you get to know more about her in the book. Danny has taken to being a thief, which is how he stumbles upon the hide out of the project. Danny isn't just some street smart kid who's had his fair share of fights, he's also very intelligent and was recently accepted to Cambridge University. He also has a gift which is needed in aiding MI-6 and the CIA. He has no idea what he's gotten himself into when MI-6 offers him a deal he can't refuse.

I don't know if I'd classify this book as sci-fi, action, paranormal, or mystery. Having this mix made for a quick, easy read that I enjoyed more than I had anticipated. With the very mild language and the fast pace action, I think this a book those 12 and older would enjoy.

You can visit Harper Collins Children's site for more information about The Shadow Project and Herbie Brennan http://tinyurl.com/2ups82j

Thoughtful Thursday-LFA (Lupus Foundation Of America)

This week's Thoughtful Thursday is the Lupus Foundation of America. Thank you to our MM follower, Erin for letting us know about LFA. Here's what she told us,

"It's estimated that about 80% of the general population knows nothing or very little about lupus. Which I find a very surprising statistic since lupus impacts the lives of 1.5 million Americans and when we think worldwide that number jumps to 5 million. The Lupus Foundation of America (www.lupus.org) is all about spreading awareness and raising money for lupus research so we can one day find a cure for this disease. The LFA is trying to educate people on what lupus is, how it's diagnosed, as well as how it's treated. They also sponsor events such as the Walk for Lupus Now event in cities all across the United States."

What Is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys. (taken from LFA's site)

Lupus affects both children and adults and to help educated people on Lupus, LFA has a great site where you can find out more information about what Lupus is, what the symptoms are and more here http://tinyurl.com/cdw8oe

Thank you Erin for brining LFA to our attention. LFA has a wonderful site with tools to help those looking to find out more about Lupus, ways they can help from getting involved to donating money to help them find a cure. Be sure to visit LFA site here www.lupus.org

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