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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Book Review: Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt

By: Lindsey Leavitt
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Release Date: March 26, 2013
Source: netgalley
Purchase:  amazon | Barnes and Noble | IndieBound

Going Vintage

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars -- I loved it!

Synopsis:  When Mallory’s boyfriend, Jeremy, cheats on her with an online girlfriend, Mallory decides the best way to de-Jeremy her life is to de-modernize things too. Inspired by a list of goals her grandmother made in1962, Mallory swears off technology and returns to a simpler time (when boyfriends couldn’t cheat with computer avatars). The List:

1. Run for pep club secretary
2. Host a fancy dinner party/soiree
3. Sew a dress for Homecoming
4. Find a steady
5. Do something dangerous

But simple proves to be crazy-complicated, and the details of the past begin to change Mallory’s present. Add in a too-busy grandmother, a sassy sister, and the cute pep-club president–who just happens to be her ex’s cousin–and soon Mallory begins to wonder if going vintage is going too far. 

First, this book is already on my "going to share it with my kids when they're older" shelf. Yes, it's that good. Lindsey always writes these layered stories that are full of moments of sweetness and surprise, and Going Vintage is just that story.

Who hasn't said that they want to go offline for a while? I think I say it at least twice a day, but I was fascinated by Mallory's determination to do just that in her post-Jeremy world. Mallory's smart, sarcastic and surrounded by family and good friends. Forget Jeremy, I shouted at the book. Lindsey captured that first love-break-up-back-and-forth so believably and you know, in the end, I even understood Jeremy.

Lindsey also built in these tricky little subplots that wound their way around the story. Mallory's younger sister's first date/kiss reminded me of the best, classic romance subplots and the subplot with the grandmother was just brilliant. I'm warning you, Lindsey will cleverly steer your emotions into moments so touching and deep that you will sit back and think -- I didn't see that coming at all.

But wait, I know, I know, tell me about the swooning moments full of chemistry. Mhmmm, Mundie Moms, one word -- Oliver. Wry. Witty. Eagle Scout. A boy who knows that proper phone etiquette includes an intro and small talk before moving on to your real reason for calling. He's adorable, sarcastic and looks good leaning on on just about any vertical structure. One small complication -- he's Jeremy's cousin. See what I mean? Lindsey creates the messiest situations for her characters.

So if you want to meet an smart, organized, so very real teen girl who wishes for simpler times in our tech-is-more world, you'll have to pick up Going Vintage. As for me, I'm going to re-read one heck of a kissy scene on page...never mind, not going to tell you...you will just have to read it yourself.

Don't forget to stop back next Wednesday (March 26th) and read the Going Vintage Blog Tour post right here on Mundie Moms.

Giveaway Winners!

Wow! I am totally embarrassed at how behind I am on announcing all these fabulous giveaway winners.  Let's just say since December, these past few months have been crazy. I've battled various illness with my kiddos, my daughters surgery, her recovery and a slew of other things. Life takes precedence over blogging, but man, I hate being behind on blogging. THANK YOU for your all your patience with me. I'm finally feeling like I'm getting caught..... well if you don't look at my inbox, I am. haha. 

CONGRATULATIONS to the following winners (Please check your emails, EVERYONE has been notified)

The Infernal Devices Audiobook Set
Lisa

Clockwork Princess Audiobook Set 
Nadia

Cassie's Bay Area Tour Stop Tickets/Reserved Seats (Keplers)
Jennifer M


Thank you: 2 Million Visitor Giveaway
#2229- Margie C

MILA 2.0 Blog Tour / Giveaway
#570- Erin K

The Trouble With Flirting
#428- Andrea

Operation Oleander
#94- Hilary

Let The Sky Fall
(5 winners total)
#1138- Gabriela
#901- Texas Book Lover
#422- Nicole M
#923- Keighley R
#237- Margay R

The Madness Underneath
#529- Sarah

These Broken Stars Cover Reveal
#418- Brieanna M

Pivot Point blog tour
#976 - Jess R
#1028 DeeDee

MM's 4th Birthday Bash
* book of arc winner: #646- Samantha Morrison
* swag pack winner: #998- Elisquared

Beautiful Creatures Movie Giveaway
*signed book set : #1696- Carl S
* signed movie poster: #921- Haylee R
* signed Valentine from Ethan: #153- Mary H
* signed Valentine from Link: #664- Brooke B

BOUNDLESS blog tour/giveaway #1
* copy of Boundless: #592- Amanda W
* swag: #624- Jill the Owl

BOUNDLESS blog tour/giveaway #2
* copy of Boundless: #626 Yadira
* swag: #130 Ephrielle

Just One Day
* book and signed book plate- #978- Sarah B
* signed book plate- #478- Bea 

Who is Marcus Finch?
#1240- Liene 

How To Lead A Life of Crime
#308- Emily

The Waking Dark Cover Reveal
#213- Krispy
#196- Selina

Order of Darkness
#274- Alyssa S

This is What Happy Looks Like
(5 winners)
#502- Kat
#507- Vivien
#523- Teepee
#443- Cheyenne
#387- Lacey T

Harken Blog Tour
#2 Nicole

The Goddess Inheritance
#165- Aza

Thornhill Cover Reveal
#53- Lisa C

Etiquette & Espionage
#372- Leanne G

The Gathering Dark Blog Tour
(6 winners)
* a copy of the book: #681- Lisa J
* a copy of the book: #463- Tracy Lane 
* swag pack: #315- Len D
* swag pack: #87- Susan H
* swag pack: #509- Holly B
* swag pack: #575- Holly L

Unravel Me #2
#512- Jen

Unravel Me #1
#1542- Marissa

DOOMED blog tour/giveaway
#120- Erin B

January ARC giveaway
#410-Megan S

Best of 2012 Giveaway
#421- Cali


** All winners have 48 hrs to reply to their emails or new winners will be picked.

Thank you to everyone who entered and supported each of these giveaways. More giveaways will be up on the blog soon!

Waiting on Wednesday: Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins


By: Stephanie Perkins
Published by: Penguin Teen
To Be Released on: 9/17/13
Pre-Order from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Add it to Goodreads

From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren’t always forever.

Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new


Stephanie is one of the first YA authors who got me to fall in love with contemporaries. I love her writing, her characters, and well, everything about her previous books. I can not wait to get my hands on Isla's story. Also, I totally love the new covers. I'm normally not a new cover fan, but I like what Penguin has done with her new covers.

What book are you waiting to get your hands on?

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