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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 15 hours ago
2010 Debut Authors Challenge
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — I am joining the 2010 Debut Authors Challenge hosted by The Story Siren. My goal is to... read at least 15 debut books in 2010. Here is my list of books to start with-I'll be adding more as the year goes on. 2010 Debut Author Reading List 1. A Blue So Dark by Holly Schindler 2. The ... (more) 2010 Debut Authors Challenge

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Playing With Matches by Brian Katcher
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 39 hours ago
Playing With Matches by Brian Katcher
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Rating: 4.5/5 Stars Genre: Contemporary Release Date: 7/8/2008 About the Book: Loner and self-professed nerd Leon finds... himself befriending Melody, a girl whose face was disfigured in a fire years before. No one has ever talked to Melody and everyone thinks she's a freak and Leon is ... (more) Playing With Matches by Brian Katcher

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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 2 days ago
Contest!
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Ok, so I didn't want to tell you about this, because really, I want to win this... one! But the lovely Karin is giving away a SIGNED ARC of Linger by Maggie Stiefvater! Good luck-and if you win, will you let me borrow it? (more) Contest!
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Tween Tuesday
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 2 days ago
Tween Tuesday
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Tween Tuesday is a weekly meme I started to feature great books for tweens! If you'd like... to participate and post your own tween books, put your link in the comments below. If your tweens (and teens) are anything like the ones at my library, they love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books! Since ... (more) Tween Tuesday
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In My Mailbox
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 5 days ago
In My Mailbox
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — In My Mailbox was started by The Story Siren . This week I got: Finnikin of the... Rock by Melina Marchetta About the Book: Finnikin was only a child during the five days of the unspeakable, when the royal family of Lumatere were brutally murdered, and an imposter seized the throne. ... (more) In My Mailbox
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Not a lot happening this week (probably because last week was so crazy busy!) -Ok, this is n't movie news, but I wanted your thoughts. Hallmark is bringing Rainbow Brite back and she's gotten a makeover. Apparently, she's also getting new toys and horse collection. What do you think of the ...
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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 7 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Happy Thanksgiving!! Will you be getting up to watch the Macy's Parade? I know I will-it's tradition!... I love all the Broadway previews before the parade and I can't pass up a chance to see Sesame Street and the Muppets. I wanted to say a HUGE thank you today to all my readers-I'm amazed ... (more) Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Want It Wednesday
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 8 days ago
Want It Wednesday
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — A Blue So Dark by Holly Schindler Release Date: May 2010 About the Book: Terrified that her... mother, a schizophrenic and an artist, is a mirror that reflects her own future, sixteen-year-old Aura struggles with her overwhelming desires to both chase artistic pursuits and keep madness ... (more) Want It Wednesday
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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 9 days ago
Tween Tuesday: Picture Books
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Tween Tuesday is a meme where I feature great tween reads. Leave your Tween Tuesday link in... the comments below. I thought I would feature some great picture books for tweens this week. This is just a short list-there are many many more, so I may try to feature picture books every few ... (more) Tween Tuesday: Picture Books
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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 12 days ago
In My Mailbox
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — In my mailbox was started by The Story Siren . I had a great mailbox week! This... week I recieved: Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs by Ron Kortge (it's the sequel to Shakespeare Bats Cleanup ) Looking Like Me by Walter Dean Myers and Christopher Myers Sisters Red by Jackson ... (more) In My Mailbox

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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 13 days ago
YA Movie News
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Sorry this is a day late, but there's a ton that's been happening and it took me... awhile to round everything up! This will be one long post! Of course, we all know New Moon is hitting theaters this weekend. If you see it, keep your eyes out for two book to movie previews-a new Percy Jackson ... (more) YA Movie News

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Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 14 days ago
Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Rating: 5/5 Stars (If I had a gold star award, I would give it to this book)... Genre: Fantasy Release Date: 10/1/2009 About the Book: Do you remember your first kiss? Three supernatural tales of first love (or lust) and that first kiss that can change you or overpower you. In "Goblin ... (more) Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor

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The Carrie Diaries-Will You Be Reading It?
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 15 days ago
The Carrie Diaries-Will You Be Reading It?
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell will be released April 27, 2010. It tells the story of... teenage Carrie Bradshaw before Sex and the City . I watched the show off and on in re-runs (didn't get HBO in college) and I have seen the Sex and the City movie. I have to admit I'm intrigued, ... (more) The Carrie Diaries-Will You Be Reading It?

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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 15 days ago
Good Holiday Reads
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — I posted a few days ago about how I'm participating in the 2009 Holiday Reading Challenge .... Right now I have Ex-Mas by Kate Brian and The Gift by Cecelia Ahern on my list to read. I have some others on hold and I'm hoping they get to the library in time. Hold lists for holiday books start ... (more) Good Holiday Reads
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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 16 days ago
My New Addiction
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — So I had this great afternoon of reading planned for Monday afternoon. I had my books all... lined up and ready to go. But then I discovered that the New Super Mario Brothers for Wii was released on Sunday! I have been so excited for this game, I of course ran out and bought it. And now I'm ... (more) My New Addiction
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Tween Tuesday
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 16 days ago
Tween Tuesday
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Tween Tuesday is a weekly meme where I highlight some great tween reads! Post your own Tween... Tuesday link in the Mister Linky below and share the fun! The Secret Identity of Devon Delaney by Lauren Barnholdt -I recently bought the sequel to this one, Devon Delaney Should Totally Know ... (more) Tween Tuesday

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A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 17 days ago
A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Rating: 5/5 Stars Genre: Historical Release Date: 2003 (was also a 2004 Printz Honor book) About the... Book: Sixteen-Year-Old Mattie is trying to hold her family together after her mother has passed away. Mattie struggles with her responsibility to her family and her passion for ... (more) A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly
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greenbeanteenqueen.com - 18 days ago
In My Mailbox
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren ! I went to the local used bookstore... this week and came home with some great reads that both my husband and I are looking forward to! A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly-ok this one was for me, I just read it for class and loved it! The Amulet ... (more) In My Mailbox

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Holiday Reading Challenge
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 19 days ago
Holiday Reading Challenge
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — Remember how last week I bought Ex-Mas by Kate Brian and I was telling you all how... much I love reading romances during the holidays? I found the best challenge today-it's the 2009 Holiday Reading Challenge. The goal is to read 1-5 holiday themed books between Nov. 20 andDec. 31. This is ... (more) Holiday Reading Challenge
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Update
greenbeanteenqueen.com - 20 days ago
Update
— greenbeanteenqueen.com — I posted the other day about how much I loved Roswell High and Fingerprints by Melinda Metz... when I was in high school and college. I thought it was Roswell High getting the re-prints, but now I believe it's actually Fingerprints . This is an amazing series and I can't wait to get my hands on ... (more) Update
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