My upcoming advance copies and reviews!

 
 Ok I gotta boogie ;) lol I have 2 seperate advance copies to get to within the new few days as both will be released soon. They are both from goodreads.com! They are as follows:

The Thirteen ~ Susie Moloney (On Sale 06/07/2011)

&

Never Knowing ~ Chevy Stevens (On Sale July 2011)

   So that is what I will be up to reading in the next little while *although I am sneaking in Sing you Home ~ Jodi Picoult on the side hehe* I really, REALLY want to get to Water for Elephants too ... soon.
Too many books, not enough time! So lots of reviews to come! =)

   Hope you are all well and loving the book(s) you are into right now <3 Oh! And FINALLY enjoying some warmer weather :) :) :)

- Talk soon! Amanda <3

REVIEW: The Girl's Guide to Homelessness by Brianna Karp

Hey all :) I would like to make my first review of "The Girl's Guide to Homelessness" by Brianna Karp!

This was a WONDERFUL goodreads.com win that I possibly wouldn't have spotted otherwise! I am so thankful it was "sent" to me ;-) I simply couldnt put the book down! Well Done Brianna!! <3

This book is available for purchase already (Not an advanced copy to me)

Published April 26th 2011 by Harlequin        ISBN 0373892357 (ISBN13: 9780373892358)

 I would like to rate this book 4.8 out of 5 :)

It all started with a blog ...

   Brianna, like others has had to deal with a lot of abuse, heartbreak, struggles and pain - to me, its how she goes about telling her story that pulls readers in as if they were living the story itself. Her inner strength and determination in each situation faced cause her to be in charge of her life - dispite its situation!

   With a strong Jehovah's Witness upbringing, the beginning of the book explains much of the religion. I found this very interesting. Brianna was different and didnt want to live life following the "rules" of the faith and so with little hesitation, she was disregarded by the Johovah's Witness religion completly.

   When Brianna's estranged father passes away, she inherits an old trailer - however not known at the time this trailer turns out to be something a lot more to Brianna later down the road. When things become so abusive at home, she takes the leap to move the trailer to a Wal Mart, becoming homeless. Not running water, no electricity, no bathroom. So many things we take for granted everyday, gone in a heartbeat. Just her and dog... but she was free, she had escaped the abuse. Although, now had to learn life in a different way; she does some amazing things to do so in cutting costs, finding resources,  learning trust, and life outside the JW religion!

   The story has many twists and turns as Brianna's life continues on, new jobs and losses, love and heartbreak, doors opening and doors closing. I dont want to say much more because I want YOU to read the book ;) hehehe

   I think this is only the beginning of  Brianna Karp, I cant wait to see what she does next!

You Go Girl! =)

- Until next time :) Amanda

To reach Brianna or for more information please visit:

http://girlsguidetohomelessness.com/

http://girlsguidetohomelessness.com/friend-me/ 

I saw it in the store today too (Yeah Bri!!!!)

http://www.amazon.com/Girls-Guide-Homelessness-Memoir/dp/0373892357

A 'lil about me & why I call myself the advanced copy queen ;-)

                                                          


   My name is Amanda! I am 29 (Now 31) years old, out of Canada eh?!? This is my very first blog (lol so bare with me!) I have been off work for some time now due to medical reasons and surgery & I am going CrAzY with boredom :P

    I take sanctuary in my books and my writing <3 Since I have been off, as I am on a limited income, I have been entering any and all book contests I possibly can! I have been on a roll so far with an AMAZING site called goodreads.com and have won 3 books so far! :D One of which has been released, however the other 2 are advanced copies! All of which to read and write a review... ahhhh heaven! Both my passions rolled into one ;-) *DING* Then the light bulb went off. I want to do this a lot.. and I mean A LOT more ;) As an inspiring writer, all I could do is learn and for the writer - who's beautiful work of art has just come to light, what an incredible process to share! I became an incredibly fast and bright reader at a VERY early age - even in kindergarten I would read stories to the other children! It is said we all have our talents ... maybe its time for mine to kick in ;-) (Ok ok call me crazy now :P)

   Anyways, this blog will mostly be my book reviews. reviews of books that I SIMPLY MUST read *hehehe* and maybe, just maybe a sample or two of my own personal writing :D 

   If you are an author and would like me to do an advance copy review of your book, please don't hesitate to ask! I am open to most genres, will be honest and open, and promote, promote, promote (trust me .. when I am in love with something you never ever hear the end of it LOL) 

   Thank you all for reading and I am looking forward to my first blogging experience :D 
                                       (I promise to keep up! lol) 

         Loves! - Amanda <3