Author: Shelly

Macmillan: Publicist Interview!

We have an awesome treat for you guys today: a publicist interview with Brittany (her twitter link is here)! Although she’s new to Macmillan, we already see that she’s a wonderful publicist for their Children’s division! Please enjoy our interview where we discuss everything from favourite books to how to get e-ARCs! About Blogging: 1. […]

Posted June 6, 2015 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights, Interview / 3 Comments
Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, this does not influence my review.  I’m always looking for fun middle-grade books to recommend and I’m happy to say that Book Scavenger will make that list. Book Scavenger is a fun, thrilling and surprisingly informative new book that will entice upper middle-grade readers! Emily is a book […]

Posted June 6, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 2 Comments

Macmillan: St. Martin’s Press

  Today, we’re presenting an awesome imprint from Macmillan, St. Martin’s Press! Here’s some info (directly from the Macmillan site!) Founded by Macmillan in London in 1952, St. Martin’s Press has grown to become one of the preeminent publishers in the United States. From their home in the Flatiron Building in New York, St. Martin’s Press publishes under […]

Posted June 5, 2015 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights / 4 Comments

Publisher Spotlight Event: Macmillan!

Hello everyone, we have our first publisher to showcase this week and we’re happy to present Macmillan!(all this information comes from their websites!) Macmillan Publishers, a distinctive group of publishing companies, has a rich history in the book industry. Our companies publish a broad range of quality works—including award-winning fiction and nonfiction, and inspired and much-loved […]

Posted June 1, 2015 by Shelly in Features & Spotlights / 4 Comments
Sweet by Emmy Laybourne

Sweet by Emmy Laybourne

I received this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my review. I loved Emmy Laybourne’s Monument 14 series so when I heard about her latest book, I jumped at the chance to read it. And I’m so glad I did because Sweet is an entertaining page-turner that kept me up! When Laurel gets […]

Posted June 1, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Skyscraping by Cordelia Jensen

Skyscraping by Cordelia Jensen

I received this book for review from the publisher, this does not influence my review. When I was pitched this book, I accepted it gladly. A verse novel about complex issues? Skyscraping is that novel but so much more. It’s also about family, friendship, changing over time and learning to accept things you can’t change. […]

Posted May 31, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 0 Comments
Devoted by Jennifer Mathieu

Devoted by Jennifer Mathieu

I received this book from the publisher for review, this does not affect my thoughts on the book.  I’m going to be honest, I was iffy about reading Devoted. I am not the most religious person (nor do I know a lot about religion) but I do love reading from points of views that are not […]

Posted May 28, 2015 by Shelly in Reviews / 1 Comment