Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Reader Confidential: Spring 2013

WHAT'S FOOLISH THIS MONTH:
Book 1: This isn't a library! Stop checking me out!
Book 2: I'm only looking at you to make sure we're on the same page.


1. GO TOWARDS THE LIGHT

The Epic Conclusion to the GONE Series
Watch an epic LIGHT trailer HERE and another one HERE (and keep an eye out for #3!)

Join THE END IS HERE forums (along with our good friends and series experts Andye and Kit from www.readingteen.net) to discuss the Gone series with fellow FAYZians.


2. GO TO THE DARK SIDE

THE DARK DAYS OF SUMMER 2013 ARE COMING!!!!

Ready to find out which of your favorite authors will be on this summer's Dark Days tour?! On 4/3, check these blogs to find out:

Then! Watch Epic Reads #TeaTime at 3:45PM EST with Epic Girl & Yours Truly to see where the heck these authors are going!


3. GO TO HOLLYWOOD
I REPRESENT SEAN ROSEN by Jeff Baron
Sean Rosen knows what he wants: a ten-million dollar deal with a big Hollywood studio. The only problem is, he doesn't know a single person in show business. Figuring it out as he goes, Sean makes amazing progress in his quest— a quest which no one else has a clue about. Except you, if you read the book.

This month get 20% of I REPRESENT SEAN ROSEN!

Have you caught the Deliria?! 

Go behind the scenes & follow the publishing process from start to finish in this seven-video series!

The Ultimate DELIRIUM Fan! Share your love for the series by entering our contest, and you could win a collection Lauren Oliver’s favorite things!

(And don't forget to check out DELIRIUM STORIES)



*Win: Poetry Month*
Follow HarperCollins Children's Books on Facebook and Twitter for daily poems and a chance win a set of poetry for your collection!

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WHAT'S NEW AND IMPROVED AND BETTER THAN EVER




SEVERED HEADS, BROKEN HEARTS is now THE BEGINNING OF EVERYTHING!
Click the screenshot to see author Robyn Schneider explain the new title!

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WHAT'S UP WITH RAMONA QUIMBY?!

New RAMONA QUIMBY journal: Record your memorable moments and find fun stickers, quizzes, and puzzles in this RAMONA-inspired writing journal.

Updated RAMONA QUIMBY books: You’ll love our fresh, modern repackages of all eight RAMONA books—with new cover art and black-and-white interior illustrations—just in time for Beverly Cleary’s 97th birthday!
The complete RAMONA collection: All eight of RAMONA’s adventures—from her days in nursery school to her “zeroteenth” birthday!

Go HERE for tools to help you spread the love of reading! Between information on all of the books and all-new activities/ideas, you’ll find everything you need to prepare for the celebration all month long in April!

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WHAT NEEDS YOUR FACE
WILD AWAKE author Hilary T. Smith's Tumblr

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WHAT GOOD ARE YOU


If you have yet to see this trailer for THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL, you must!

Then find out where you belong.

Gabrielle Carolina was admitted to the School of GOOD, even with a test score that read 50% Good and 50% EVIL! 


Here is my first-year schedule:

Session 1: Beautification & Grooming Prof. Emma Anemone

Session 2: Etiquette & Chivalry Pollux
Session 3: Animal Communication Princess Uma
Session 4: History of Heroism Prof. August Sader
Session 5: Lunch  
Session 6: Good Deeds Dean Clarissa Dovey
Session 7: Surviving Fairy Tales Yuba the Gnome

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WHAT'S A BIG SECRET
Watch co-authors Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini discuss the writing of the first book in their explosive new fantasy series, HOUSE OF SECRETS, in the book’s official trailer, which was exclusively revealed on USAToday.com last week!

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IN IT TO WIN IT? Around the Internet

*Win: IF I SHOULD DIE/Your Face in a Trailer*
Want to be in the book trailer for IF I SHOULD DIE by Amy Plum? It's easy!
We're extending the deadline from 4/1 to 4/7, so get snapping!

*Win: THE BOYFRIEND APP Jewelry*
Enter THE BOYFRIEND APP sweepstakes for your chance to win custom jewelry (designed by author Katie Sise herself!) as well as a signed copy of her brand new book! The contest begins April 15, so stay tuned to Epic Reads for details on how to enter.

*Win: For DEAD SILENCE & IMPOSTOR Lovers*
Love mysteries? Join one!

*Win: Exclusivity*
The seventh book about the seventh son of the seventh son is here!

*Win: A Trip to NYC*
Kids ages 6-12 can enter for a chance to win a trip to NYC and produce a book with Dan Gutman!
Contest ends April 8th; submit your entries ASAP!

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WHAT TO CHECK OUT
THE RISING Book Trailer | Sneak Peek | Book Page
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL Browse Inside (4/30)
SEPTIMUS HEAP, BOOK SEVEN: FYRE Countdown Widget
The SILVER DREAM Goodreads Giveaway | Countdown Widget Code:
<script type="text/javascript">if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('cabcc470-dabb-426b-9be2-015799151917');
SUMMERKIN Browse Inside (4/9)
UNNATURAL CREATURES Goodreads Giveaway | Countdown Widget Code:
<script type="text/javascript">if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('2385d9a4-19db-4020-9239-92ae9eb7255a');

THE WARD Browse Inside (4/16)

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WHAT WILL MAKE YOU GILL-GLE

THE LOST CODE by Kevin Emerson (click on it – he sings) doesn’t come out in paperback until April 23, but in the meantime, you can post some Atlantean humor on your blog:
  
Get all the graphics here

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