In the future, humans live in city-like spaceships orbiting far above Earth’s toxic atmosphere. No one knows when, or even if, the long-abandoned planet will be habitable again. But faced with dwindling resources and a growing populace, government leaders know they must reclaim their homeland… before it’s too late. Now, one hundred juvenile delinquents are being sent on...
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Book Review: Just One Year by Gayle Forman
When he opens his eyes, Willem doesn’t know where in the world he is—Prague or Dubrovnik or back in Amsterdam. All he knows is that he is once again alone, and that he needs to find a girl named Lulu. They shared one magical day in Paris, and something about that day—that girl—makes Willem wonder if they aren’t...
Waiting on Wednesday (August 6)
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that are eagerly anticipated. This week, I’m waiting on The Body Electric by Beth Revis, which is set to be published in October 2014. The future world is at peace. Ella Shepherd has dedicated her life to using her unique gift—the...
Teaser: Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas
I’m so excited to be promoting Abigail Haas’ Dangerous Boys, which is set to be released on August 14th! After hearing so much praise for Dangerous Girls, I can honestly say that I’m excited to give this one a read! From the critically-acclaimed author of DANGEROUS GIRLS comes a new dark, twisted thriller… “It all comes down to this: Oliver,...
Book Review: Roomies by Sara Zarr & Tara Altebrando
It’s time to meet your new roomie. When East Coast native Elizabeth receives her freshman-year roommate assignment, she shoots off an e-mail to coordinate the basics: television, microwave, mini-fridge. That first note to San Franciscan Lauren sparks a series of e-mails that alters the landscape of each girl’s summer — and raises questions about how two girls who...
This Month In Books: August 2014
I can’t believe it’s August already! This summer just flew by, but thankfully there’s still a bit of time to curl up on the beach with one of these new releases. As always, if you’re interested in one of the books, click on its cover image to be taken to its Goodreads page. August 5 August 8 August 12...
Waiting on Wednesday (July 30)
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that are eagerly anticipated. This week, I’m waiting on Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis, which has an expected publication date of October 14, 2014. Princess Snow is missing. Her home planet is filled with violence and corruption at the hands of King...
Book Review: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Can Anna find love in the City of Light? Anna is happy in Atlanta. She has a loyal best friend and a crush on her coworker at the movie theater, who is just starting to return her affection. So she’s less than thrilled when her father decides to send her to a boarding school in Paris for her...
Saturday Showcase (July 26)
Saturday Showcase is a weekly event hosted here at The In-Between Place which features books that you wish more people had read (or, at least, heard about). This week’s featured book is Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer. Gigi, Bea, and Neerja are best friends and total overachievers. Even if they aren’t the most popular girls...
Friday Finds (July 25)
Friday Finds is a weekly event hosted by Should Be Reading, where you discuss books that you’ve discovered and added to your to-read list over the course of the week. These books don’t have to be ones that you’ve purchased – they can be books that you’ve borrowed, found online, heard about from a friend, etc. As always, if...