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2009: #14 – A Fistful of Charms (Kim Harrison)

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The evil night things that prowl Cincinnati despise witch and bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. Her new reputation for the dark arts is turning human and undead heads alike with the intent to possess, bed, and kill her—not necessarily in that order.

Now a mortal lover who abandoned Rachel has returned, haunted by his secret past. And there are those who covet what Nick possesses—savage beasts willing to destroy the Hollows and everyone in it if necessary.

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mailbox monday memes 

2009: Mailbox Monday – Monday #4

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Today is my birthday, so it’s only fitting that I’ve received some really great stuff this week! The first three books I received through PaperbackSwap trades.  I’ve been seeing stuff about Uglies everywhere, so I can’t wait to see what the buzz is all about! The bottom two are ARCs I gratefully received from Miriam at Hachette Press.  They look great! They’re not scheduled to

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general fiction 

2009: #13 – Upbound (Peter Hassebroek)

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Seven-year-old Karl Stevenson loves jigsaw puzzles, but he soon encounters a jumbo in real-life when his beloved Uncle Douglas unexpectedly dies. Suspicious circumstances surround the death, and Karl refuses to believe that his uncle is gone forever. It takes a casual remark by his babysitter to turn Karl down a different path. His newborn brother, Samuel, eerily has some of the same characteristics as Uncle Douglas. Could Samuel be his uncle reincarnated? Truly a hope worth exploring, Karl believes, unaware of the personal cost involved.

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