Monthly Review-April

This month has been a big one for me! Plenty of NEW stuff here on The Sweet Bookshelf!

I got my new blog design and I love it! I'm also having some bookmarks printed and they will be here soon! How fun is that?! Here is a sneak peek:


In case you missed anything, here is what happened at The Sweet Bookshelf in April.

Book Reviews:
Spells by Aprilynne Pike
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
The 13 Curses by Michelle Harrison

Lizzy our Jr Correspondent (Kids info):
Jr Correspondent Introduction
My Secret Unicorn by Linda Chapman
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach by Carmen Agra Deedy
The Mad Scientist Club by Bertrand R. Brinley
How to Train Your Dragon by Hiccup Horrendous Haddock
Gone With the Wand by Margie Palatini

Author Interviews:
Nancy Turner (my Favorite author!)
Michelle Harrison
Carmen Reid

Discussions:
World Autism Awareness Day
Do You Re-read?
Donating Books
What Book Would You Recommend to a Stranger?
We Give Books
Favorite Genre and Why?

Giveaways:
The Cradle by Patrick Somerville (ends May 10th)

Books received for review from publishers/authors:
Wintercraft by Jenna Burtenshaw
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
The Other Countess by Eve Edwards
Crossed Wires by Rosy Thornton
The Gypsy Crown by Kate Forsyth
The Puzzle Ring by Kate Forsyth
Of Witches and Warlocks by Lacy Weatherford
Kiss & Break-up by Kate Kingsley
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Dark Secrets by Elizabeth Chandler
Viola in Reel Life by Adriana Trigiani
Dark Life by Kat Falls
The Night of Solace by L.J. Smith

Books I Bought:
Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison by Brandon Mull
Spells by Aprilynne Pike
Forest Born by Shannon Hale
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale
River Secrets by Shannon Hale

Borrow My ARC Tour:
International Borrow My ARC Tour rules and regulations
April Borrow My ARC Tour Book

The News Stand:
The News Stand {11}

Kids@The Shelf:
Introduction to the NEW Feature
Kids@ The Shelf News-Coming Soon!
Meet the Kids