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L.J. Smith

L.J. Smith

L.J. Smith is the NYT Bestselling author of the Night World series. She has written over twenty-five books and lives in California.

Author Revealed:
Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. Die a hero or not at all!
Learn more about L.J. Smith
My life in 8 words: "A girl who grew up possessed by magic."
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The Forbidden Game will be released on June 08, 2010 in Trade Paperback, eBook
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Strange Fate will be released on July 06, 2010 in eBook
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Dark Visions will be released on December 15, 2009 in eBook
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Night World No. 2 will be released on November 24, 2009 in eBook
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HEART OF VALOR will be released on May 25, 2010 in Trade Paperback, eBook
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The NIGHT OF THE SOLSTICE will be released on May 25, 2010 in eBook
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Strange Fate will be released on July 06, 2010 in Hardcover, eBook
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The NIGHT OF THE SOLSTICE will be released on May 25, 2010 in Trade Paperback
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Night World will be released on October 27, 2009 in Trade Paperback, eBook
Oct 27, 2009
Night World is now available in Trade Paperback, eBook
Oct 27, 2009
Oct 03, 2009
L.J. Smith's MySpace Blog:
Good News!!!
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L.J. Smith's MySpace Blog:
BLOGFEST IS HERE!!!!!
Sep 21, 2009
L.J. Smith's MySpace Blog:
The Vampire Diaries Premieres Tonight!!!!
Sep 10, 2009
Sep 09, 2009
Dark Visions is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 08, 2009
Dark Visions will be released on September 08, 2009 in Trade Paperback
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Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack . . .
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L.J. Smith's MySpace Blog:
Trying to catch up...
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Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
Trying to catch up...
May 28, 2009
Night World No. 3 is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 28, 2009
Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
Busy-ness
Apr 08, 2009
Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
The Midnight Hour
Apr 07, 2009
Night World No. 3 will be released on April 07, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Apr 07, 2009
Night World No. 3 is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 07, 2009
Night World No. 3 will be released on April 07, 2009 in eBook
Apr 07, 2009
Night World No. 3 is now available in eBook
Apr 07, 2009
Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
My First Real Home Blog
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Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
My New Olde Blog
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L.J. Smith's MySpace Blog:
Bringing the Magic of the Night...
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L.J. Smith's MySpace Blog:
I'm often asked...
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L.J. Smith's MySpace Blog:
Latest News!
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L.J. Smith's MySpace Blog:
The White Buck
Mar 20, 2009
Night World No. 3 will be released on April 28, 2009 in Trade Paperback
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The NIGHT OF THE SOLSTICE will be released on November 20, 2008 in
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HEART OF VALOR will be released on November 20, 2008 in
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HEART OF VALOR is now available in
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Night World No. 2 will be released on November 18, 2008 in Trade Paperback
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Night World No. 2 is now available in Trade Paperback
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Night World No. 2 will be released on November 18, 2008 in
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Night World No. 2 is now available in
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Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
Short and very sweet
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The Passion will be released on August 21, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Aug 21, 2008
The Passion is now available in Trade Paperback
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The Passion will be released on August 21, 2008 in
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Night World No. 1 will be released on June 03, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Night World No. 1 is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Night World No. 1 will be released on June 03, 2008 in eBook
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Night World No. 1 is now available in eBook
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Night World No. 1 is now available in
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Night World No. 1 will be released on June 03, 2008 in
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Night World No. 1 is now available in
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Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
I Ought to Make a Real Blog
Feb 05, 2008
Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
My favorite quote
Feb 02, 2008
Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
Hello again,
Jan 30, 2008
Ye Olde Blog by L.J.:
Hey, everybody!
Jan 30, 2008
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The Chase will be released on August 01, 1996 in Mass Market Paperback
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The Chase is now available in Mass Market Paperback
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HEART OF VALOR is now available in
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Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your motto or maxim?
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Excerpt:
Table of Contents from Night World No. 1
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
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Table of Contents from Night World No. 2
Prior to Dec 19, 2008

L.J. Smith Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Die a hero or not at all! Learn more about L.J. Smith

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DCExaminer.com, November 17, 2009
...of Tea: Young Readers Edition by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin (Ages 9-12) 3. Dark Visions by L.J. Smith (Ages 14 and up) 4. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (Ages 12 and up) 5. Blue Moon by Alyson Noel (Ages 12...
Guardian.co.uk, November 13, 2009
...Scene from Twilight Saga: New Moon. For millions of teenagers around the globe, next Friday is the most exciting day of the year: New Moon, the second film in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga about a sexy vampire, debuts in UK cinemas. In less than four...
Teen Vogue, October 15, 2009
...in from the beginning.' He's talking, of course, about The Vampire Diaries--the new CW drama based on L.J. Smith's bestselling books. Starring as sensitive vampire Stefan Salvatore, Paul's a natural on camera, but getting into character was challenging:...
Teen Vogue, October 12, 2009
...the beginning." He's talking, of course, about The Vampire Diaries --the new CW drama based on L.J. Smith's bestselling books. Starring as sensitive vampire Stefan Salvatore, Paul's a natural on camera, but getting into character was challenging: "I'm...
Teen Vogue, October 12, 2009
...the beginning." He's talking, of course, about The Vampire Diaries --the new CW drama based on L.J. Smith's bestselling books. Starring as sensitive vampire Stefan Salvatore, Paul's a natural on camera, but getting into character was challenging: "I'm...
Deseret Morning News, September 24, 2009
...s 'Twilight' book series has been a runaway success, as have Charlaine Harris' best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels and L.J. Smith's 'The Vampire Diaries' series. Television and movie adaptations of those books have proven to be extremely popular as...
Deseret Morning News, September 24, 2009
...s 'Twilight' book series has been a runaway success, as have Charlaine Harris' best-selling Sookie Stackhouse novels and L.J. Smith's 'The Vampire Diaries' series. Television and movie adaptations of those books have proven to be extremely popular as...
MTV, September 24, 2009
...are in again. By Sabrina Rojas Weiss "Vampire Diaries" Photo: Hodder Children's Books "The Vampire Diaries" author L.J. Smith is very happy that "another vampire craze" has come along, 18 years after she wrote the story of a human...
MTV, September 17, 2009
...CW show's star explains that the series isn't 'married' to the details of L.J. Smith's novels. Views1 {'widget': 'Statistics', 'args':{'containerId':'wStatistics', 'contentUri': 'mgid:uma:content:mtv.com:1621787', 'ratings_title': 'Article'}} {'widget':...
Detroit News, September 14, 2009
...one small bit of history: The series is based on the story created in the early '90s by L.J. Smith. It just so happens my sister and I, in our teenage years (and maybe a little after that), adored all the supernatural young adult novels penned by Smith...
Digital Spy, September 10, 2009
...Elena Gilbert on the forthcoming show, said that she doesn't resemble the description of her character in L.J. Smith's novels. She told Sci-Fi Wire: 'I look nothing at all like the character. Nothing. And that's the thing; we're loosely following the...
680 News, September 7, 2009
...The Vampire Diaries,' starring Toronto's Nina Dobrev, is based on the popular series of young-adult novels by L.J. Smith, and comes on the heels of the successful 'Twilight' book and film franchise. It debuts Sept. 10. It doesn't hurt that all these...
The Dead Bolt, August 27, 2009
...of the popularity of Twilight and New Moon at the right time. Based on the best-selling novels by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries follows the story of Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) who lives in the small town of Mystic Falls. Elena begins an unlikely...
York Daily Record, August 14, 2009
...to Borders with my stepdaughter, Britni, again. I finished the 'Dark Reunion' and was ready to move onto L.J. Smith's 'Vampire Diaries: The Return.' And Britni wanted to get the next book in the series she was reading, 'Maximum Ride.' First of all, I'm a...
Lincoln Times News, August 3, 2009
...of science fiction, fantasy and romance novels. Sandy Dobbins is a fan of authors Laurell K. Hamilton and L.J. Smith, while her husband enjoys reading Terry Brooks and R.A. Salvatore. Reading was always a hobby in the Dobbins' family, but has now become...
The Onion AV Club, July 26, 2009
...first outing, co-scripted by Scream and Dawson?s Creek creator Kevin Williamson, it?sbased on a novel by L.J. Smith that preceded Twilight. But it still feels a lot like an off-brand Twilight: The Series, complete with a tragically inclined heroine...
Craig Daily Press, June 24, 2009
...Blood Trail,? by C.J. Box ? ?The Mantle Ranch,? by Queeda Mantle Walker ? ?Night World? by L.J. Smith Whether reading by the pool, at the beach or every night in bed, Craig women continue to find interesting reads this summer. ?We have a...
Examiner.com, June 18, 2009
...Find out more about Jennifer: Jennifer Morrison wants to give Omaha's single parents a resource they can turn to when they don't know where to go. A single parent and nursing mother, Jennifer has been a caregiver for children from birth to 17 years...
Toronto Star Online, June 14, 2009
...on The CW in the U.S. and CTV in Canada. That series, based on the books by L.J. Smith, concerns two vampire brothers, one good, one evil, who battle for a popular high school student named Elena. And that brings us to another aspect of the current...
Seattle Post Intelligencer, June 13, 2009
...is especially fascinated by dark, mysterious Alexander--could he really be a vampire? (Vampire Diaries 1 and 2) by L.J. Smith Elena is torn between brooding Stefan and dangerous Damon, who share an ancient grudge, rekindled by their attaction to Elena....
Fayetteville Online, May 31, 2009
...hotter than ever and have inspired TV series (Charlaine Harris inspired True Blood, and The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith will be a show on the CW in the fall.) Psychologists and historians theorize often about the deeper meanings of why the appeal of...
Metronews - Halifax, May 22, 2009
...authors whose books haven?t been popular for 10 years or so, such as The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith, are making a comeback now. ?People just can?t get enough,? she said. ?I?ve been a paranormal and vampire fan since I read Linda Lael...
Mania, April 7, 2009
...and pray that he can do so without going mad. Night World No. 3: Huntress, Black Dawn, Witchlight L.J. Smith (Simon Pulse) The apocalypse is drawing near. But four Wild Powers can save the world from the impending doom. Circle Daybreak, an underground...
VOX.com, February 17, 2009
...OK, I'm not going to lie: I love Young Adult . No, not all of them. I don't read the Gossip whatever , or the Clique . I'm rather ashamed that I'm even aware of them, but with neon covers they're sorta hard to miss, yanno? I don't even read Sweet Valley...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 16, 2009
...Pulse offered a similar digital download as part of its viral marketing campaign for the omnibus editions of L.J. Smith's Night World series. It was hard to measure the impact on hardcover sales, because it was the holidays, says Mara Anastas, v-p,...
Pop Culture Junkie, October 31, 2009
...Scarry book because Kami Garcia told me there was a tapir in it! Night World Number Two by L.J. Smith Bookmooch! The Vinyl Princess Zine Issue #1 My Wonderful World of Fashion by Nina Chakrabarti Amazon Vine! This book is BEAUTIFUL! Friday: Before I Fall...
Jenn's Bookshelves, October 29, 2009
...Kelley Armstrong’s Darkest Power series. And finally, for you Biters out there, be sure to check out L.J. Smith’s Vampire Diaries series! And before you leave the site, be sure to check out the revamped Pimp My Coffin section .  You’ll literally...
Abilene Public Library - Teen Space's MySpace Blog, October 12, 2009
...been a popular genre especailly with many bestselling and popular authors including Stephenie Meyer with the Twilight Saga, L.J. Smith with the Vampire Diaries, James Patter with the Maximum Ride series, and so many others.  Be sure to stop by your...
A Novel Challenge, October 3, 2009
...time to time. This one just came to my attention. Hosted by Amy at My Friend Amy, the L. J. Smith Reading Challenge is all about reading the series authored by L. J. Smith. Amy is a huge vampire fan and writes: I read everything I could by L...
50 Book Challenge, October 1, 2009
...read in September Books read in September: 34&35. The Vampire Diaries: The Fury & the Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith , 36. The Help by Kathryn Stockett , 37. Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw , 38. Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris , Most surprising read of...
Tripping Toward Lucidity: Estella's Revenge, September 26, 2009
...Gotta get a move on before the library wants it back. Wednesday I picked up my copy of L.J. Smith's first volume in the continuation of The Vampire Diaries, The Return: Nightfall. I've written it before, and I'll scream it from the rooftops again: I...
A Novel Challenge, September 22, 2009
...UPDATE: This challenge has been canceled. If you are interested in reading L.J. Smith books, please see a similar challenge at My Friend Amy's blog ( The L. J. Smith Reading Challenge...
David Maybury | Blog, September 21, 2009
...Like reading? Like reading blogs? Like reading blogs written by authors? (phew, what an intro) Well… this is for you! Simon and Schuster launch their Blogfest today – with 14 questions thrown at 40 authors over two weeks. LJ Smith, Becca...
Shelfari, September 17, 2009
...Evil? . The Los Angeles Times calls the CW's The Vampire Diaries , based on the YA series by L.J. Smith, "a good old-fashioned Gothic love story." (Via The Millions ) The Millions also posts a round-up of Twilight -hater videos, such as Twilight Meets...
Damian Daily, September 10, 2009
...The Vampire Diaries , a TV series based on a series of books by L.J. Smith, premieres on the CW tonight.  The show stars Paul Wesley as the vampire Stefan.  I loved Wesley in the miniseries, Fallen , in which he played a nephilim...
Damian Daily, September 10, 2009
...The Vampire Diaries , a TV show based on a series of books by L.J. Smith, premieres on the CW tonight.  The show stars Paul Wesley as the vampire Stefan.  I loved Wesley in the miniseries, Fallen , in which he played a nephilim...
The Book Zombie, September 7, 2009
...as I realized I needed wanted to join these ones: Canadian Book Challenge 3 R.I.P. IV L.J. Smith Reading Challenge Much like a mouse eyeing a large delicious looking piece of cheese, sitting innocently on a spring-loaded killing machine – I have no...
The Book Zombie, September 6, 2009
...shouldn’t, but I’m going to join in because it’s just too cool to miss! The L.J. Smith Challenge is hosted by Amy of My Friend Amy . It’s a two part challenge that crosses over two types of media – books and television....
My Friend Amy, August 26, 2009
...after reading Melody's review.) Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith (crosses with my challenge!) Heartsick by Chelsea Cain (been sitting on the shelf for like two years!) The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova...
Elizabeth Scott's Blog, August 24, 2009
...a free paperback novel or ARC! Featured authors included Ellen Hopkins, Hailey Abbott, P.C. and Kristin Cast, L.J. Smith, and more! So think about what you'd like to ask Alyson Noel and let me know--not only could your question get answered--you could...
Beyond Books, August 22, 2009
...of my treasure! To my disappointment, even though the store’s computer SAID they had 20 copies of L.J. Smith’s Dark Visions , they were nowhere to be found. So I asked a potentially helpful employee who looked at my paper and said “We’re not...
J. Kaye's Book Blog, August 17, 2009
...Note to self: Update the Quick Guide Book Review: THE INITIATION (Book 1 of The Secret Circle) by L. J. Smith http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2009/08/book-review-initiation-book-1-of-secret.html...
My Friend Amy, August 6, 2009
...vampires and fascination with the paranormal. I loved it. Absolutely loved it. I read everything I could by L.J. Smith, and I loved it all. And then I became an older high schooler and thought I was too old for YA fiction and started reading classics and...
J. Kaye's Book Blog, August 3, 2009
...is the first in The Vampire Diaries YA Series. Be sure to have book two, THE STRUGGLE, handy. L.J. Smith leaves off with a cliffhanger ending that will have you wanting to read more. My rating is here . Book Challenges: Paranormal 999 Challenge , 2009 -...
Guide to Literary Agents, July 31, 2009
... Friday, 31 July 2009 New Agent Actively Seeking Middle Grade and Young Adult Posted by Chuck Emily Keyes , a junior agent at the L. Perkins Agency , has posted that she is "avidly" seeking good children's writing - young adult and middle...
The Savvy Reader, June 12, 2009
...and a CBA Libris Author of the Year Award (along with fellow nominees Margaret Atwood and Joseph Boyden). L.J. Smith's Vampire Diaries has been turned into a Thursday night drama. Watch the trailer. While in town for Luminato, Neil Gaiman sat down with...
The Story Siren, June 10, 2009
...Never Bite a Boy on the First Date by Tamara Summers Dragonfly by Julia Golding Dark Visions by L.J. Smith Viola in Reel Life by Adriana Trigiani The Lost Summer by Kathryn Williams Wanderlust by Lucy Silag Scones and Sensibility by Lindsay Eland Cashing...
Sandi's MySpace Blog, May 31, 2009
...Wow, I'm kind of behind on my blogging. I am also behind on my reading. I have to get caught up if I want to reach my goal of 100 this year. Here are my books from May May Dancing in my Nuddy-Pants ~Louise Rennison Blue is for Nightmares ~Laurie Faria...
Bookluver-Carol's Reviews, May 30, 2009
...the love she feels certain is her destiny. Review: Moonlight is a very fast read that fans of L.J. Smith will like. The primary characters are well-written, though, the secondary characters are there more for support and are one-dimensional. While the...
Sandi's MySpace Blog, May 2, 2009
...April On the Bright Side, I'm now the Girlfriend of a Sex God ~Louise Rennison Cabinet of Wonders ~ Marie Rutkoski Giver ~Lois Lowry (read with my class) Why I Let My Hair Grow Out ~Maryrose Wood The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Thing...
dreaming out loud, April 30, 2009
...Turgeon ♥ Eight Days of Luke by Diana Wynne Jones ♥ Extras by Scott Westerfeld ♥ Witchlight by L.J. Smith ♥ Tall, Thin and Blonde by Dyan Sheldon ♥ BitchFest by Lisa Jervis & Andi Zeisler ♥ Double Duce by Aaron...
Teen Lair's MySpace Blog, April 27, 2009
...by Elizabeth Craft Glass by Ellen Hopkins Hit and Run by Lurlene McDaniel Huntress, Black Dawn, Witchlight by L.J. Smith Moonlight by Rachel Hawthorne Marked by P.C.Cast Impluse, Glass, and Identical  by Ellen Hopkins What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy...
Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions, April 13, 2009
...What do you guys think of the book Need by Carrie Jones and The Night World Series by L.J. Smith (again this is for people who read the book only...
Mocking The Draft, April 3, 2009
...No. 28 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Pick by Bleeding Green Nation Brandon Pettigrew Tight end Oklahoma State  Following a moderately surprising pick in Donald Brown at spot 21, Philadelphia and JasonB are back up. Remember back at #21 when I said this? Many mock...
Beyond Books, March 1, 2009
...I have mentioned over and over on this blog how I let the cover of a book sway my decision of whether or not to read it. I know that old adage “Never judge a book by its cover” is good advice to follow, however I also find that generally my gut...
Sandi's MySpace Blog, February 28, 2009
...February Kingdom Keepers:Disney at Dawn ~ Ridley Pearson The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy & Goth Girl ~Barry Lyga Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist ~Rachel Cohn & David Levithan Night World vl 1: Secret Vampire...
~~RWTTD, January 27, 2009
...it and downloaded them all (heck, who can resist a free read?), and some of the authors include: L.J. Smith, Laurie Notaro, Charlie Huston and Simon Rich. My Kindle overfloweth with free books! Orbit is not giving theirs away, but instead only charging a...
steenface!, January 21, 2009
...ones found at book stores and even a blue velvet diary after I read The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith.  (Don’t laugh.  I know I wasn’t the only one.) As an adult, however, I’ve tried keeping a diary but never manage to follow...
Booklorn, November 24, 2008
...I’ve found two book downloads for you this week: Night World: Secret Vampire by L.J. Smith and Message Stick by Laine Cunningham . Simon & Schuster is allowing a download of Night World: Secret Vampire until December 21st. I haven’t opened my copy yet...