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Book Moments: What has been your favorite moment (scene) in a book that you've read so far in 2012? 

I HAVE SO MANY! In the past 15 books I read, none of the have been below 4 stars! Here are some of my favorite scenes from the last 2 books I read:

 "Okay, the first crash was my fault," Josh says, standing an pulling me to my feet. "But this one was all you. Think you're okay to work?"
"No choice. Time to frost the cupcakes." Time to frost the cupcakes? Concussion confirmed, No way I'd say something like that to a hockey boy without some sort of hockey injury. -Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler

"The audition. I can hardly try out for Cyrano looking like an '80s goth." He [Sinter] grimaced as he tugged the comb though a knot.
"True." His hair, though still unruly, was no longer its tumbleweed shape. It was starting to look shoulder-length and choppy - almost romantically rugged, you could say. "Now its more like '90s Britpop," I observed. [Daniel]
"You can shut up anytime." [Sinter]
"Have you tried conditioner?" [Daniel]
"Yes, I've tried conditioner." [Sinter]
"But you have to leave it in. Smooth it thorugh the ends." [Daniel]
"Could this conversation get any gayer?" he asked [Sinter]. But now I'd made him laugh, which was all I wanted, to ease his nerves about the audition. -Relatively Honest by Molly Ringle

Q: What book would you love to see made into a movie or television show and do you have actors/actresses in mind to play the main characters?

I don't have any actress or actors in mind for anything but on the screen I would love to see: Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead, Divergent by Veronica Roth, The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez and Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter. Even though contemporary is my favorite, most of these are paranormal because I like PNR movies/shows. They are done MUCH better on the screen then realistic & contemporary (unfortunately).

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Happy weekend! Time for me to read, bake and enjoy:D

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Love Stories: What are some of your favorite fictional love stories?

Oh lord, we're gonna be here ALL DAY! Romance is my favorite genre, so I can talk about this non stop! Here are some of my all time favorite romances that I will never forget! If you like any of these also or have suggestions for, TELL ME!

 Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles- how can I even put this in words? I love the banter between the love interests. How their relationship started out more of "I hate you, get away!" but it progressed and developed in a nice pace to something deep. Hands down, my favorite relationship ever.

 In no particular order:

Saving June by Hannah Harrington- the perfect mix of angst and funny, this is a relationship that started out as nothing and slowly turned to something beautiful through a road trip and music talk. As Harper and Jake sped to their California destination, I felt how much their relationship was growing.

Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler- Did I ever think I will see the day that I read a realistic YA romance? the love interest's actually talked about teen matters *GASP!* a weird concept indeed. Teens acting like teens?! UNNATURAL!
Two-Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt- a hilarious tale of rediscovering love. I never laughed more in laugh and it's all thanks to this book with it's realistic portrayal of the crazy world of adolescences.

Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel- a romance that didn't happen  from the 3rd chapter of the 2nd chapter. Yet another strange concept. The love interest actually toke the time to get to know each other, feel comfortable with each other and their feelings before there was any mention of love. This was the "my heart just skipped a beat at that!" romance.
The Next Door Boys by Jolene B. Perry- ANOTHER fully and realistically developed relationship! We get the sweet agony of reading about the characters interact and just waiting for them to kiss. The build up is great!
There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones- yes, it's a pattern. I love non insta-love romances, I like to see the characters get to know each other, talk, go out, figure their feelings out and all that. I want to see the journey to loving someone instead of having characters fall in love from the first chapter and BA-BAM! here's a romance for you. It should NOT work that way and thank god it doesn't in this book.

Jennifer Echols, MASTER of drama and funny put into romance. To me, her books are like a piece of heavenly red velvet cheesecake that I just want to devour without the civilized manners of using a utensil. Her writing is just perfect and her romances are even more so.

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead- I wish we saw more of the love interests interacting but boy don't they take soul mates to a whole new level<3

One more Summer by Liz Flaherty- this romance and book in it's entirety, bring tears to my eyes.

 Lisa Kleypas, you creator of the most swoony men, oh how much I love thee♥ Hardy Cates (Blue Eyed Devil hero) is about the greatest fictional man I ever had the pleasure of reading about. Same goes for Gage & Jack Tavis. Who doesn't love real men? and since this is a romance segment, great men aside, the romance is also is equally out of the world in all these 3 books.

Q: What would your prefer: reading your favorite book over and over again until you got sick of it OR reading 100s of mediocre books? And why?

Reading is essential for me, like water. I have to have it to survive. I don't drink it out of fun though, it doesn't make me happy and it doesn't leave me stratified. Red bull though, will do ALL that and more. It will literally give me wings with every sip I take I will have a grin on my face! So will I pick boring water to drink everyday out of necessity or Red bull out of satisfaction and pleasure? Red bull for the win. Favorite books for the win. With me, it's either all or nothing so why read books that don't fill me up (talking about the metaphorical reading stomach here xD) when I can read books that can make me throw up from goodness? this shouldn't even be question.

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Recommend It: Which book from the last 10 you've read would you recommend to a friend?
1. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel. A fantastic zombie & dystopian book! My review here.
2. Dancergirl by Carol M. Tanzman, a mystery/thriller book that is actually mysterious! My review here.
3. One More Summer by Liz Flaherty, an adult contemporary that had me tearing up! My review here.

Q: What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done to get your hands on any particular book? 

I haven't done anything too crazy because I live in Houston, everywhere I have the resources to get books! (thank god!) Though I am a fan of Half Priced Books and I always visit the 3 HPB in the area (2 are in a town that is in suburbs of Houston, around a 30+ drive. That's how much I love HPB!)

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Posted on the blog this week: 

[Review] Daphne and The Mysterious Girls Secret Bathroom Society by Robert Shields 

Soul Screamers Reading Challenge 

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|Adult Review| Whisper Falls by Toni Blake 

Tune In Tuesday [2]: Framing Hanley 

|Review| Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel 

|Review| Dancergirl by Carol M. Tanzman

 Have a great weekend:D

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2012 Must Reads: Which books are at the top of your list to be read this year (new or old releases)?

1. About That Night by Julie James
2. Second Chance Summer Morgan Matson
3. In Honor by Jessi Kirby
4. Something Like Normal Trish Doller
5. Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

I also have an entire posts about 2012 books I'm eagerly waiting for! HERE it is.

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Q: Many readers/bloggers are also big music fans. Tell us about a few of your favorite bands/singers that we should listen to in 2012.

Enrique Iglesias. Not just his new radio music thats basically one chorus and beats but his good stuff. I love EVERY single song by him English & Spanish! This is currently my favorite song by him:

(Look at home INSANE the crowd goes! They don't even let him sing! every single person is singing & their voices are louder then his. He even has so tell them to 'shh' at the end to do the quiet ending!)
Some people are even crying! That was me when I saw him in October♥

I have been obsessed with Mumford & Sons lately when I heard The Cave playing at a restaurant in NYC.

The Honorary Title is my favorite band (but they split up *starts crying!* it was the saddest day of my life when I found out!) and Far More is my favorite song by them & just generally one of my all time favorite songs, ever.

Tell me what are some of you most awaited 2012 books? what music do you love & as always, have a fabulous weekend:D

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First & Last: What was the first book you read in 2011 and the last you finished in 2011? How do you feel about these books? Would you recommend them to other readers?

Well, since I don't remember what bra I wore yesterday I definitely won't remember what is the first book I've read this year and since I didn't start reading seriously and keep tracking of the books I read until the summer, hell if I remember. As for last book, I currently finished Whisper Falls, a great adult contemporary-romance and I'm currently reading Lipstick Apology so that will probably be my last read of the year.

The New Year is here -- and everyone wants to know your New Years Blogging Resolutions! What are you going to try to revise, revamp and redo for 2012 on your blog?

1. Replying to comments- the reasons The Book Barbies comment host thingy is Disqus is so I can reply to comments. Which I do. Though the problems comes in with the fact that I reply late. 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, one week late. I'm going to try and work hard on replying on the same day or day after from now!

2. Variety of Posts- right now on the blog we only have reviews, memes & author interviews. Well, I want to do more then that. Maybe like character profiles and why I adore that character, discussion questions on books, my favorite books, characters, couples and why etc. The whole point of me book blogging is because I WANNA TALK BOOKS and this I think will help with that, memes can only go so far...

3- Interacting with book bloggers- why do I and every book blogger blog? because we love books. Why do I specifically blog? because I WANNA TALK BOOKS. I want to discuss, argue, agree, rave and love with other book lovers. Any one can read a book and write a review, I want more then that. I like getting into it with book bloggers, why I loved that book, why I think you should read it, etc. I don't care about the giveaways or the followers, I just want book friends to talk books with and I have some and I completely love them. Emma my co-blogger, Mary @Anxirium, Ari @Reading After Midnight, Celine @Forget Me Not, and Cinnamon @A Thousand Little Pages. Book friends are the best!

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Happy Friday and happy early new year! Only one day left in 2011, EEEEP!

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