That’s what HE said Thursday: Prince Damian from Defy

That’s what HE said Thursday: Prince Damian from Defy

That’s what HE said Thursday is a weekly meme hosted at Chapter Break where you post a favorite line of a book boyfriend to his heroine.  I’m so glad to finally be able to participate in this meme!I love highlighting lines and quotes from my favorite books said by those crush-worthy […]

Posted January 16, 2014
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Review: My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick + Lemonade Recipe!

Review: My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick + Lemonade Recipe!

Title: My Life Next Door Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick Publisher: Dial Books For Young Readers Published: June 14th 2012 Page count: 416 Format: Paperback Source: Bought  Buy from:   Amazon  .  Barnes&Noble .  The Book Depository                                            Goodreads Book Summary: A gorgeous debut […]

Posted January 13, 2014
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Book Review: Defy by Sara B. Larson

Book Review: Defy by Sara B. Larson

Goodreads Title: Defy Author: Sara B. Larson Publisher: Scholastic Press Published: January 7th, 2014 Page count: 336  Format: eARC Source: Netgalley and the publisher.  Buy from:   Amazon  .  Barnes&Noble .  The Book Depository Book Summary: A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, and a thrilling love triangle.  […]

Posted January 11, 2014
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Author: Cara R. Olsen Interview & Book Trailer + Giveaway!

Author: Cara R. Olsen Interview & Book Trailer + Giveaway!

I’m very excited to have first on the blog Cara Rosalie Olsen, author of Awakening Foster Kelly! Meet the Author Cara Rosalie Olsen resides in sunny Southern California, where she lives with her very patient husband, Michael, and their spoiled pooch, Annabella. Olsen’s debut novel, Awakening Foster Kelly is the result of a four-year […]

Posted January 7, 2014
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Hola bookish world!

Hola bookish world!

Welcome to The Reader and the Chef!! (Look, it’s us! Melissa & Flor) THIS IS SO EXCITING!! *takes deep breath* Okay, so I’m Melissa (see picture above) and I’m the reader of this book blog! I’ve been reviewing books for the past year and I’ve been meaning to open my […]

Posted January 6, 2014
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