Here's my selection for this week...
Thousand Words by Jennifer Brown
Publisher: Little Brown
Publication Date: May 21, 2013
Ashleigh's boyfriend, Kaleb, is about to leave for college, and Ashleigh is worried that he'll forget about her while he's away. So at a legendary end-of-summer pool party, Ashleigh's friends suggest she text him a picture of herself -- sans swimsuit -- to take with him. Before she can talk herself out of it, Ashleigh strides off to the bathroom, snaps a photo in the full-length mirror, and hits "send."
But when Kaleb and Ashleigh go through a bad breakup, Kaleb takes revenge by forwarding the text to his baseball team. Soon the photo has gone viral, attracting the attention of the school board, the local police, and the media. As her friends and family try to distance themselves from the scandal, Ashleigh feels completely alone -- until she meets Mack while serving her court-ordered community service. Not only does Mack offer a fresh chance at friendship, but he's the one person in town who received the text of Ashleigh's photo -- and didn't look.
Did you cringe like I did after reading that book description? EEEEP!!! See, that my friends is why we never... NEVER do that kind of stuff. Mean people out there... I'm telling you! A serious case of chagrin doesn't even come close to this situation. Well, that just leaves me even more curious how this mess turns out for Ashleigh. Definitely want to find out so to the top of my TBR this one goes.
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Such meanies! Cant wait to read this and see how it all pans out. Great pick.
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Oh, this sounds good. Thanks for sharing, I haven't heard of this one before.
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WHOA..did I really just read that synopsis? LOL I don't know if I want to add it or stay clear :D *sits on fence*
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Giselle @ Book Nerd Canada
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I hadn't heard of this one. Thanks for sharing, sounds good!
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Sabina @ Delirious About Books
Ahh, can't wait for this one. I too am very looking forward to see how everything turns out!
ReplyDeleteYup internet black mail and bullying is crazy right now. Can't even keep the romance alive with a little smexy pic anymore! LOL But really yes that is why you can't do that because they can never be erased. I mean what a douchebag boyfriend?!?!
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OMG! This book sounds amazing, I wan't it NOW!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, May? I feel like somebody is punishing me. First 'Origin' (July) and now this one. OMFG! Ha ha :-)
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Oooh, really interesting.. Sound right up my alley. Great pick and thanks for sharing! :D
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I hadn't read the summary before, but OMG that sounds like something I would enjoy. Great pick!
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The book sounds very interesting and I'd love to read it. I've seen it before and I already have it on my to-read list and I can't wait. Great pick! I hope you enjoy reading it as well.
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Ah...this sounds so sad. And Mack, what a good guy. I can't help but say, "Aw...."
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This sounds so heartbreaking and good. She sounds like a character I would want to hug, and Mack sounds awesome!!
ReplyDeleteAgreed. I kind of "eeped" when I read the description above. But this is interesting and topical and, in this world where the internet makes split-second choices irrevocable, definitely worth adding to the tbr. Thanks! (Though I honestly can't believe Mack didn't look--well, will have to read.)
ReplyDeleteGreat choice!! I first heard about this book a few weeks ago and I think it sounds awesome. It's a really interesting subject. I haven't read about it before!
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Ooo, I've never heard of this book! It's, um, definitely a touchy subject! As a teen girl, I've never really sympathized with girls that did that sort of thing - are you kidding me!? You know better. But I still end up feeling bad for them - I am human lol, as are they. I WILL read this, because of the subject matter. Thank you for introducing me/us to this one! <3
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Great choice! People don't realize what they are doing when they send pics of themselves that they are committing a felony if they are under 18! Here's mine. http://christyscozycorners.blogspot.com/2013/02/waiting-on-wednesday-antigoddess-by.html
ReplyDeleteI have this on my tbr. I can't wait to read it. Thanks for sharing.
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