So if you are anything like me, you are probably sitting in front of your computer reading this and wondering to yourself "where on EARTH did the weekend go?"
I know one great way to get over the "Monday Blues"...talk about and give away good books!
I am very excited about an upcoming book entitled, 32 Candles, by Ernessa T. Carter. 32 Candles, on sale in June tells the story of Davie Jones, a self-proclaimed ugly duckling from Mississippi, who feels her life couldn't be any worse than it already is. She's teased at school, and doesn't have the greatest relationship with her mother. On top of all this, she's in love with a handsome football player, who doesn't know she's alive. After watching the movie Sixteen Candles,she believes that in spite of it all, if Molly Ringwald can have a happy ending, so can she!
After she realizes she can't take the drama anymore, Davie decides to try her luck at fame and fortune in the big city of Los Angeles, where she reinvents herself and becomes a successful nightclub singer. As if life couldn't get any better, the handsome football player walks into the club one night. He doesn't recognize her and her dreams of love become reality. By all accounts, everything is just perfect, until something from Davie's past threatens to haunt her and tarnish her bright future.
I presented 32 Candles at the ALA Midwinter Conference during our Title Presentation. To hear my "buzz" on the book, click here!
I am SO excited about this book and would love to hear your comments. I will send free copies of 32 Candles to the 11 lucky people who send us a comment or an email at librarylovefest at harpercollins dot com. If you would be so kind as to send a brief review of the book, I would greatly appreciate it!
Please be sure to check out Ernessa's blogs (32candles.com and fierceandnerdy.com) I hope you find 32 Candles fun and heart-warming as I have.
Enjoy!
-Bobby
I assume I am too late, but thought I would give it a try.....I'd love to read this book.
Posted by: Denise | June 22, 2010 at 07:23 PM
This sounds like a winner--I would love a copy.
Posted by: Poem Reader | May 28, 2010 at 12:05 AM
I'd love to a chance to read/review this one!
Posted by: Julie G | May 27, 2010 at 03:06 PM
Would love a copy - I remember when you booktalked this at Midwinter ... but there were no ARCs!
Posted by: Kristin | May 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Sounds great!
Posted by: Lisa S | May 19, 2010 at 01:51 PM
I'm interested in reading/reviewing it! I love coming of age stories like this.
(By the way, I need to send you my review of THIS BOOK IS OVERDUE. Did I mention that I loved it? I did-quite a bit.)
Posted by: Lauren | May 18, 2010 at 09:03 AM
Wow, this sounds like a terrific summer read! Can't wait!
Posted by: Kaley DeGoursey | May 17, 2010 at 07:05 PM
It sounds right up my alley :) I would love the chance to read/review it :)
Posted by: Alissa Tipton | May 17, 2010 at 03:10 PM
I'd love a chance to review this book! I just turned 33 this year so I'd love to see how relatable it would be for me!
Posted by: Melissa Stream | May 17, 2010 at 02:47 PM
What a lovely giveaway. Thanks for this chance.
Posted by: anne | May 17, 2010 at 02:13 PM
this sounds right up my alley... would love to get a copy!
(and I'd be happy to review it as well!)
Posted by: Rebecca | May 17, 2010 at 01:05 PM