So Yesterday by Scott Westerfeld is a young adult novel. From the back cover.~
Ever wonder who was the first kid to keep a wallet on a big chunky chain, or wear way-too-big pants on purpose? What about the mythical first guy who wore his baseball cap backwards? These are the Innovators, the people at the peak of the cool pyramid.
Seventeen-year-old Hunter Braque is a Trendsetter, on the second level of the pyramid. His job: find the newest, coolest thing for the retail market. His MO: observe, don't get involved.
But he has to get involved when he and his crush, Jen, discover his boss's cell phone in an abandoned building-and his boss missing. Hunter and Jen are soon snared in a web of brand-name intrigue: a missing cargo of the coolest shoes they've ever seen, ads for products that don't exist, and a shadowy group dedicated to the downfall of consumerism as we know it.
So Yesterday was the first book by Scott Westerfeld I've read. I really enjoyed it and look forward to reading more books by Westerfeld. So Yesterday is a fast-paced story about trends and how they come to be popular. There was really no products mentioned by name, but many were described well enough to know who made the products.
Hunter and Jen meet when he snaps a picture of her shoelaces to send to his boss. Hunter even gets Jen an invite to a focus group with a group of other Trendsetters. The adventure for Hunter and Jen begins when they are asked to meet his boss, Mandy, and only find her cell phone. While looking for Mandy, they find the coolest shoes ever made, go to a magazine launch party, are chased repeatedly by an unknown group, and seek the advise of other Trendsetter friends of Hunter.
I love the humor and the action in So Yesterday, and look forward to giving more books by Westerfeld a try.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Free e-books from eharlequin
Harlequin is celebrating 60 years in business by giving away free ebooks. I believe there are 16 books total that can be downloaded to your computer or e-reader. I'm so excited about free books. I was told about this promotion from RWTTD and Super Librarian.
Here is the link to the free book site:http://www.eharlequin.com/store.html?cid=1316&cmpid=BLSOC200901290002
Here is the link to the free book site:http://www.eharlequin.com/store.html?cid=1316&cmpid=BLSOC200901290002
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Scandal in Spring
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas is book 4 in her Wallflower series. From the back cover.~
After spending three London seasons searching for a husband, Daisy Bowman's father has told her in no uncertain terms that she must find a husband. Now. And if Daisy can't snare an appropriate suitor, she will marry the man he chooses- the ruthless and aloof Matthew Swift.
Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits a defeat, and she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone...anyone...other than Matthew. But she doesn't count on Matthew's unexpected charm...or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.
But right at the moment of sweet surrender, a scandalous secret is uncovered...one that could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy's wildest fantasies.
Daisy is more comfortable with her books than with the idea of finding a husband. She dreams of having a husband and family just like her friends, but knows she wants to marry anyone rather than Matthew Swift. Daisy is surprised when she begins to feel an attraction to Matthew. Matthew, unknown to anyone else, has always been attracted to Daisy. Matthew and Daisy have a passion between them that burns up the pages. Even when there is a scandal from Matthew's past, Daisy is willing to stand by the one man she never thought she could love.
Kleypas gives the reader a winner with Scandal in Spring. I really loved Daisy's and Matthew's story. Daisy is such a strong woman and love only seems to make her stronger. I look forward to reading the first two books in the Wallflower series as well as other books by Kleypas.
After spending three London seasons searching for a husband, Daisy Bowman's father has told her in no uncertain terms that she must find a husband. Now. And if Daisy can't snare an appropriate suitor, she will marry the man he chooses- the ruthless and aloof Matthew Swift.
Daisy is horrified. A Bowman never admits a defeat, and she decides to do whatever it takes to marry someone...anyone...other than Matthew. But she doesn't count on Matthew's unexpected charm...or the blazing sensuality that soon flares beyond both their control. And Daisy discovers that the man she has always hated just might turn out to be the man of her dreams.
But right at the moment of sweet surrender, a scandalous secret is uncovered...one that could destroy both Matthew and a love more passionate and irresistible than Daisy's wildest fantasies.
Daisy is more comfortable with her books than with the idea of finding a husband. She dreams of having a husband and family just like her friends, but knows she wants to marry anyone rather than Matthew Swift. Daisy is surprised when she begins to feel an attraction to Matthew. Matthew, unknown to anyone else, has always been attracted to Daisy. Matthew and Daisy have a passion between them that burns up the pages. Even when there is a scandal from Matthew's past, Daisy is willing to stand by the one man she never thought she could love.
Kleypas gives the reader a winner with Scandal in Spring. I really loved Daisy's and Matthew's story. Daisy is such a strong woman and love only seems to make her stronger. I look forward to reading the first two books in the Wallflower series as well as other books by Kleypas.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Something Wicked
Something Wicked by Julie Leto is an exciting and sexy book. It is the final book in Julie's St. Lyon witches series. From the eharlequin.com site.~
Josie Vargas knows that Detective Rick Fernandez is the only man for her. That is, until the day he vanishes. But Josie is determined…and frustrated! She's going to find Rick…and once she gets him into her bed, she's not going to let him leave!
But Rick is hiding a secret from sweet, sexy Josie. One so grim, he refuses to drag her into his twilight world. Because that darkness might shatter them both. And although Josie's charms are utterly bewitching, Rick is a man beyond redemption. No way can sex alone save him.
Although Josie plans to try—one wickedly seductive move at a time…
Josie and Rick first appeared in Julie's book Stripped. Josie is a mundane witch and Rick is a former police officer, who is on the search for a great evil. Josie is on the search for Rick, and is given only one week to locate him by Regina St. Lyon, a Guardian of the magical world. Josie and Rick have been attracted to one another from the first time they met, so Josie knows she can seduce Rick, and hopes she can get him to return to Chicago. Rick and Josie have explosive chemistry. They can't seem to keep their hands off one another when they are in the same room. Rick knows he needs to get Josie to return to Chicago without him, just so he can protect her.
Rick and Josie must work together to help Rick take out the evil that is after him. I loved Something Wicked. It was a fast-paced story that had elements of mystery mixed in with lots of romance. Leto gives the reader another winner with her final St. Lyon witches book.
Josie Vargas knows that Detective Rick Fernandez is the only man for her. That is, until the day he vanishes. But Josie is determined…and frustrated! She's going to find Rick…and once she gets him into her bed, she's not going to let him leave!
But Rick is hiding a secret from sweet, sexy Josie. One so grim, he refuses to drag her into his twilight world. Because that darkness might shatter them both. And although Josie's charms are utterly bewitching, Rick is a man beyond redemption. No way can sex alone save him.
Although Josie plans to try—one wickedly seductive move at a time…
Josie and Rick first appeared in Julie's book Stripped. Josie is a mundane witch and Rick is a former police officer, who is on the search for a great evil. Josie is on the search for Rick, and is given only one week to locate him by Regina St. Lyon, a Guardian of the magical world. Josie and Rick have been attracted to one another from the first time they met, so Josie knows she can seduce Rick, and hopes she can get him to return to Chicago. Rick and Josie have explosive chemistry. They can't seem to keep their hands off one another when they are in the same room. Rick knows he needs to get Josie to return to Chicago without him, just so he can protect her.
Rick and Josie must work together to help Rick take out the evil that is after him. I loved Something Wicked. It was a fast-paced story that had elements of mystery mixed in with lots of romance. Leto gives the reader another winner with her final St. Lyon witches book.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Deja Demon
Deja Demon is the latest book in The Days and Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series by Julie Kenner. From the back cover~
Between attending gala fund-raisers for her husband's political campaign, training her teenage daughter to wield a crossbow and a stiletto, potty-training a toddler, and her increasingly complex personal life, Kate hardly has time to prepare for the impending chaos: a neighborhood Easter party that has her buried in eggs.
Keeping the local kiddos in line will talk all of Kate's skills as a mother and Demon Hunter, just when she'll need them the most. An old enemy has descended upon San Diablo-along with a full-blown army of the undead and a powerful demonic ally. Once again, its' up to Kate to save the world. Good thing she can multitask!
Deja Demon is a fun action-packed story, that picks up right where Demons are Forever ended. Kate is a Demon Hunter, who still hasn't revealed many of her secrets from her past to her husband Stuart. Kate works to keep her life together while continuing to battle the Demons that have taken up residence in San Diablo. Kate, with the help of Allie, her daughter, and Laura, Kate's best friend, must figure out who the latest Demon is who is threatening Kate's life. Kate must keep many balls in the air to take care of her family and her work.
I really enjoyed Deja Demon and look forward to future books in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series. Some of the situations Kate gets into made me laugh out loud, before jumping because of the action scenes. Kenner writes a winner with Deja Demon.
Between attending gala fund-raisers for her husband's political campaign, training her teenage daughter to wield a crossbow and a stiletto, potty-training a toddler, and her increasingly complex personal life, Kate hardly has time to prepare for the impending chaos: a neighborhood Easter party that has her buried in eggs.
Keeping the local kiddos in line will talk all of Kate's skills as a mother and Demon Hunter, just when she'll need them the most. An old enemy has descended upon San Diablo-along with a full-blown army of the undead and a powerful demonic ally. Once again, its' up to Kate to save the world. Good thing she can multitask!
Deja Demon is a fun action-packed story, that picks up right where Demons are Forever ended. Kate is a Demon Hunter, who still hasn't revealed many of her secrets from her past to her husband Stuart. Kate works to keep her life together while continuing to battle the Demons that have taken up residence in San Diablo. Kate, with the help of Allie, her daughter, and Laura, Kate's best friend, must figure out who the latest Demon is who is threatening Kate's life. Kate must keep many balls in the air to take care of her family and her work.
I really enjoyed Deja Demon and look forward to future books in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series. Some of the situations Kate gets into made me laugh out loud, before jumping because of the action scenes. Kenner writes a winner with Deja Demon.
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