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Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Release Date: December 1, 2009

About the Book: Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever.

Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them.

In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.

GreenBeanTeenQueen Says: Southern Gothic-I am so there! I really can't wait to read this one! I saw this one at ALA, but it was only the display copy so I couldn't take it and I got to Little Brown late on Tuesday to see if I could nab it. (That didn't stop me from petting it's pretty cover though.) And then yesterday, I checked the YALSA listserv late and missed a random ARC giveaway! GAGH! I guess I am not meant to read this one early, so I will pine over it's loveliness and not so patiently wait until December. (You know what I'm asking for for Christmas!)

I have to say I was surprised at how big the books is-it comes in at 576 pages! But from what I've been hearing, it's totally worth it! And check out the book trailer-it makes me want to read it even more!

13 District Mockingjay Tour: District 4

Hello and welcome to District Four. I'm sorry that Finnick isn't here to be your host. I know as a member of District Four I should be cheering for my own tribute, but after watching the last two Hunger Games play out I have fallen in love with Peeta Mellark! Why do I love Peeta? He's smart, he's funny, and he's charming. He stands up for what he believes, he's loyal and he's not afraid to do what's right. He's sensitive and caring but can also be strong and kick butt. He fights for Katniss and with Katniss. Peeta is a great diplomat and he knows how to bring people together. He can also be sneaky to get what he wants. Plus, did I mention he can bake? And he's hot!! But it's not just me! We have an underground club of sorts here in District Four-Seafaring Librarians for Peeta! Here's what some of our members had to say about their love for Peeta: - Team Peeta!! I love their relationship because they balance each other perfectly. Where ...

Win a Catching Fire Prize Pack!!

If you're like me, you are super excited that Catching Fire is finally here! And I have a chance for a great prize pack for all you Hunger Games fans! THREE lucky winners will win: -A copy of Catching Fire - A *very* limited edition promotional t-shirt (see photo) -A collectible mockingjay pin All you have to do is leave a comment below with a way for me to contact you if you win! +2 extra entries if you share this contest (twitter, facebook, blog, etc.) -Contest is open to US addresses only, (as long as your prize can be shipped in the US, it doesn't matter if the winner is outside the US) -Contest ends Sept. 15 The Fine Print: The Catching Fire book promotion is open to participants with a United States mailing address only (international readers can enter if you have a friend in the States who can accept your prizes by mail!). Entrants under age 13 must have parent or guardian permission to enter. ABOUT THE BOOK: COULD YOU SURVIVE ON YOUR OWN, IN THE WILD, WITH EVERYONE ...

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