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Happy Friday!! (1)

The Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Jen at Crazy for Books.  It's a great way to meet other bloggers and check out some cool new blogs.

This week's question is: 
“What are you most looking forward to this fall/autumn season – A particular book release? Halloween? The leaves changing color? Cooler temperatures? A vacation? (If your next season is other than fall/autumn, tell us about it and what you are most looking forward to in your part of the world!)”

I am looking forward to cooler temperatures!  This summer was brutal!!  I am ready to be able to wear sweaters and hoodies and to be comfortable outside.

 Also, this week I decided to participate in Feature and Follow Friday.  It is a meme hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read.
This week's question is:  If you could change the end of any book (or series), which book would you choose?  Why?

I would complete change the end of My Sister's Keeper.  I am not going to put any spoilers here but the ending was BRUTAL and not anywhere near how I wanted it to end or thought it would end.
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  1. ShanaSeptember 2, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I hear you about My Sister's Keeper. :) I'm ready for it to cool down myself. It was a hot one this year. Following you from Feature and Follow Friday. Would love a follow back on my blog: Prowling Books In the Lair. Thanks! I have a book spa giveaway going that I'd love for you to enter either as a gift for yourself or a great present for a friend: Book Giveaway.

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  2. KarenSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    I know! This summer has been hot! I usually am not a fan of cold weather but this year I welcome it!
    Karen @ Books Beside My Bed

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  3. mpartykaSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I love dressing in layers so I'm ready for cooler temps. I also love watching football and fall brings a new season of Survivor! :)

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  4. Annie @ TheBookHourSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I loved the movie.

    I'm a new follower. Have a great weekend!

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  5. TiaSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I haven't read this book! New follower!

    My Follow Friday

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  6. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    I've only seen the movie of this.
    New follower!
    Have a great weekend.
    http://wordsontheshelf.blogspot.com/
    Mazz @ Words on the shelf

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  7. joyh82September 2, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    I want the cooler temps too. It is way to hot out there lately...lol Have fun reading and enjoy your long weekend ;)

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    The ending was brutal in My Sister's Keeper, but I hated the movie's ending even more!
    Ah well, I do love October!

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  9. Emma MichaelsSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I am an old follower!
    Hope you will stop by and check out my new multi-author blog 'The Writers Voice' with myself, Kristie Cook, Jamie Magee, Kim Richardson, Keary Taylor, Victoria Simcox, Jessica Sorensen, Brenda Pandos, Samantha Young, Jayde Scott, Megg Jensen, Danyelle Leafty and guest authors!

    The Writers Voice
    "Where you get to know the people behind the pages."

    If you suggest your favorite author in the comments we will see if we can contact them for an interview, guest post or other exclusive content!

    Sincerely,
    Emma Michaels
    http://ourbooksourvoice.blogspot.com/
    http://EmmaMichaels.Blogspot.com

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  10. Alison Can ReadSeptember 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Hopping through. The summer in Minnesota has been uber hot and humid. Usually I like the heat, but this was too much.
    My Hop

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Aww, that sucks it was so brutal. :/ Haven't read it though, but have been interested.

    Happy weekend! I'm a new follower. :) My FF can be found here!

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  12. Black Disaster FairySeptember 2, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    As a side note. You should read Madamme Tussaud! I loved that book! I bought it as soon as it came out and it is just full of French and history.

    Looking forward to the leaves changing but then that mean crappy cold Wisconsin weather to come afterwards :(

    Black Disaster Fairy

    A World of Personality

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  13. KristinCanReadSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Just hopping through. Friday Post! Old Follower.

    I didn't do the Follow Friday post this week, but as I've been reading them---My Sister's Keeper is the one ending that comes to mind that I would change.

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