Archive for the ‘biblio chic’ Category

I haven’t forgotten about you, my adorable blog. I’m just too busy. With school, life, church, friends, people. Living it up! I have many reviews in my head that I haven’t shared here. I recently loved Kelley Armstrong’s Darkest Powers trilogy, as well as many other great books. I’ll be back soon. Promise.

Clearly, I’ve been MIA for quite some time. It’s not that I haven’t had time to blog. It’s just that REAL LIFE has taken over my life, for real. I’ve been involved in some fantastic things lately, as well as school and work, and blogging has been the last thing on my  mind. Plus, I haven’t much time to read anything. (Awful, I know!)

Unfortunately, I did not attend the annual ALA conference as I had planned. Circumstances did not line up for me, so I stayed home. I wish I could have attended, but that will have to wait for next year! From what I’ve seen on Twitter and the blogosphere, it was a spectacular time. I’m mainly sad I missed out on all the cool authors and loads of freebies (I love freebies!).

I think I’ll be blogging about some books soon. I’ve been checking out ebooks on my iPod touch lately, and that has worked well with my busy schedule. I’ve finished Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr recently and absolutely loved it. I wasn’t sure when I started it, but by the end I was dying for more. I’m also in the middle of My Name Is Memory by Ann Brashares. If you’ve read her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants books, you’ll be completely surprised by this one–except, then you’re not. The story is very different from her normal style, but the writing is still very her. I enjoy her low-key, simple and calm, yet lovely way of writing.

So that’s where I’m at. I’m still in school. Still working. Still reading when I can. What are you up to readers?

It’s amazing how smart spam has become these days! I check my spam filter for comments on bibliochic regularly, and it’s always filled with deceptively smart spam comments. Comments that I may be led to believe are by real readers! But sadly, they are not. Every once in awhile (a great while) a real comment gets caught in the spam filter, but for the most part, the spam filter does it’s job.

Why am I writing about spam? Because, sadly, I have nothing better to write about. I haven’t had time to read any  YA books. I haven’t had time to keep up with any YA blogs. I have no clue which new YA books are out and about now. It’s horrific! But I’ll get caught up later this month–I promise!

School has been kicking my butt big time this week, but thankfully, my classes this term are over as of Friday. Starting in mid-April I will be taking a library management course. Check here next week as I’ll give an overview of some of the classes I participated in this semester and some of the interesting projects I had to complete.

Stay faithful, dear readers!

My dear friend Amy from Seventy Seven Broadway gave me this award! She’s such a sweetheart. <3

I am supposed to pass this award along, but I will need to revisit this post later in the week once I’m a little less busy! Thank you Amy!

I couldn’t wait until I had 50 followers for a contest – let’s do one now! I am giving away a signed copy of Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, in honor of the movie release this month. I was lucky enough to get this copy quite some time ago. However, the book is in excellent condition, and signed by author Rick Riordan.

Please fill out the form below to enter the contest. This contest is open to US residents only (sorry!) and closes on March 1st at midnight EST. I will contact the winner by email. You do not need to be a follower to enter, but I hope you do consider following and reading my blog. This will be a one entry per person contest, as it’s my first and I want to get it right! Spread the word and check back here for the winner!

PS, I’m going to see the movie tonight so look for my review later tonight or tomorrow!

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We are now up to 10 subscribers–hooray! (7 on RSS and 3 on Google, not counting me on Google!). Keep ‘em coming! I hope that people enjoy this blog. I try to be fun, really! And I hope that I can provide people with the latest YA news, plus also insightful commentary on teens today.

And just a reminder, I am still looking for interviewees! I have one volunteer already, so spread the word. I’m very interested in this project as a semi-new blogger myself, and as someone that would like to work with teens in the future. I am looking for:

• Teens that blog (about books, movies, music, anything in general)
• Anyone new to blogging and wanting to share their story

I am seeking a cast of people to interview for an upcoming blog series (or two) that I’d like to have here at biblio+chic. Here’s who I’d like to find:

• Teens that blog (about books, movies, music, anything in general)
• Anyone new to blogging and wanting to share their story

Leave a comment if you’re interested in becoming a part of this! Thanks!

Hello readers! I thought it was about time for a new layout here at bibliochic.com. It’s nothing too different, just a little snazzier and updated. I’m going to begin putting more things in the sidebars as well for everyone to enjoy. Keep reading!

Reviewing Policy
If you are an author or publisher who would like to send me a YA or middle-grade book, ARC, e-book, or audiobook for review, please email me at melissa@bibliochic.com. I have extensive experience reading YA, and am currently in school to become a teen librarian in a public library. I have worked in publishing, previously, and also as a copyeditor. I have been reviewing books on blogs for several years now. This blog has continued to grow since it’s creation, and currently receives about 500 unique hits a month (with every month adding more and more).

• I will consider primarily YA fiction for review, however I am open to reviewing YA nonfiction and adult fiction that could have crossover appeal to young adults, especially fantasy. I would also be interested in reviewing graphic novels and manga.
• I will review every book I receive, as long as it is expected. I can’t promise to review unexpected books, but as long as I can fit it into my schedule (I am a student after all) I will review.
• You can read my blog for my review style–I tend to be positive. However, I will be honest.
• I don’t make any money from this blog, it’s simply for mine and my reader’s benefit.
• I am also interested in author reviews, giveaways, and contests. I’d be happy to work with you to promote a book!
• I now utilize VOYA’s reviewing codes in all of my reviews. Please see VOYA’s website for detailed information regarding these codes.

Thank you!

Alternatively, you may contact me using the form below!

I’d like to remind all my readers to please subscribe to my RSS feed!

http://feeds.feedburner.com/bibliochic

It’s a very easy way to keep up with new posts, whatever RSS reader you use (personally I love Google Reader). Every new entry I create automatically appears in your reader, and you don’t have to do a thing! So subscribe today. Who knows, I may have some contests coming up in the future? It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for awhile now, so keep your eyes peeled!