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Toyota launches Etios Sedan in India, priced at Rs. 4.96 to 6.86 Lacs - Toyota Etios Photos

Toyota Kirloskar Motors finally launched its much awaited Etios sedan in the India market at a very competitive price of Rs. 4.96 Lakhs for the base version. Toyota Etios will be powered by 2NR-FE engine - 1496cc 16V DOHC engine and will deliver 90ps @ 5600rpm.

Toyota Etios has launched in four variants J, G, V and VX (top of the line). The J and G variants will boast of 175/65 R14 wheels while the V and VX will be based on 185/60 R15 tyres with 12 spoke alloys. Toyota Etios will in a range of colours Symphony silver, Serene bluish silver, Celestial black, Harmony beige, Vermillion red and White colours.

Diesel version of Toyota Etios will be launched by March 2011 while hatchback is also going to launch in next few months and will be called the Etios Liva.

Toyota Etios Price in India: (Ex-Showroom Delhi)

Etios J - Rs. 4.96 Lakhs
Etios G - Rs. 5.46 Lakhs
Etios V - Rs. 6.41 Lakhs
Etios VX - Rs. 6.86 Lakhs

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Volvo launched new SUV XC60 in India, Priced at Rs. 39.5 Las - Volvo XC60 Photos, Images

Swedish auto maker Volvo has launched its new luxury SVU "XC60" in the Indian market. Volvo XC60 is the safest Volvo car in India, powered by 2.4-litre five-cylinder diesel engine which gives 205bhp of power and 420Nm of torque.

Volvo XC60 will come with CBU and available in colors and the interiors come with four upholstery colours.


Price of Volvo XC60 in India:


Rs. 39.50 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi)
Rs. 41.41 Lakhs (ex-showroom Mumbai with Octroi)


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Scott Westerfeld's Pretties Series Gets a New Look!

I just became a fan of Scott Westerfeld on Facebook, and this is what I found:

(Click on the images to enlarge.)

Aren't they amazing? I really like the old covers, but these ones are so much more mysterious, enticing and appealing. Besides, I love everything white and minimalist and these covers make me go "OOHH!" Too bad I have the old covers, and I don't even know if the new covers will be published in Argentina.

What do you think? Had you seen them before? Do you like these new ones or the old ones better?

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2011 Debut Author Challenge


This year I failed miserably at this, so I'm making it my goal to complete it next year.

To participate you have to read 12 YA or MG books by debut authors, or more, that's up to the reader. I'm aiming to read 12, but if I can read more, I will!

On this post I'll list the books I'll be reading, and I reserve the right to change this list whenever I want, for whatever reason. 
  1. Unearthly, by Cynthia Hand. Published January 4th, 2011, by HarperTeen.
  2. Across the Universe, by Beth Revis. Published on January 11th, 2011, by Razorbill.
  3. Angelfire, by Courtney Allison Moulton. Published on February 15th, 2011, by Katherine Tegen Books.
  4. Populazzi, by Elise Allen. To be published on August 2011, by Harcourt Children's Books. 
  5. Wither, by Lauren DeStefano.  Published March 22nd 2011, by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
As I read the books I'll be linking my reviews here. 
These are all US debuts, but I might add a Latin, Spanish, UK, or Aussie debut to the list.

You can join the challenge on The Story Siren.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Review

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 Review

Wow, what can I say. The long awaited wait was worth it. This was probably the greatest Harry Potter movie to date. Not only did it involve lots of action. Harry and friends did so much more compared to the last few movies.

SPOILERS!!!!!

It is sad everytime they kill off characters, but you can't change the books. Three main characters died, Mad Eye, Harry's owl and Hedwig all died. It is disappointing that these 3 characters died, but I guess they need to, in order to move the story along.

Harry has more fight in him this time around, and it shows. He who shall not be named now is corrupting the ministry of magic. The half wizards are shunned and singled out. Even killed.... So what if they are half human half wizard. Just makes them that more powerful.

The dark lord has the right idea to fear them, as they are the future of wizardry! It is so sad that this is the 2nd to last movie they will be making. I am however happy there is one more movie left to the series!

If you have not seen it yet, go see it now!
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TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



WHY ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?
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1 DAY, 1 DAY, 1 DAY!!!!!!!!



I can't believe just one more day!!!!! WHO IS READY!!!
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Skoda launched New SUV Yeti, priced at Rs. 15.4 - 16.62 Lacs, Skoda Yeti Photos, Images

Czech car maker Skoda launched its much awaited compact SUV, "Yeti" in the Indian market on 15th November. Skoda Yeti launched in two variants Ambiente and Elegance and priced at Rs. 15.40 and Rs. 16.62 Lakhs respectively.

New 4x4 Skoda Yeti will be powered by 2.0 liter TDI diesel engine which gives 140bhp with exclusively 6-speed manual gear box and a mileage of 17.67 kmpl. Skoda India already booked 1000 orders on day 1 of its launch. Skoda Yeti comes with 6 airbags.

Price of Skoda Yeti in India:

Skoda Yeti Ambiente - Rs. 15.40 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi)
Skoda Yeti Elegance - Rs. 16.62 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi)


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2 DAYS 2 GO!!! R U PREPARED!



FILL YOUR KNAPSACKS, PACK FOOD, WANDS, and BOOKS!
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WOW #16: Red Glove (The Curse Workers, #2), by Holly Black

Red Glove (The Curse Workers, #2), by Holly Black
Sequel to White Cat (The Curse Workers, #1).

(No summary yet.)

I won a hardcover of WC, and a little teaser for Red Glove that left me wanting more so much!
I'm guessing this is Lila in the cover, although she doesn's look much like the Lila from my mind. This one is much older.





This cover doesn't match the one I have for White Cat, which is this one:


But it does match this other cover which I hadn't seen until now:



Personally, I like the first one better, the one with the smoke over Cassel's eyes. It gives it more mystery and the font for the title looks so much better than this block-y one in the second cover.

What's your WoW this week? Maybe I'll find something to add to my ever-growing TBR Pile!

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
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3 MORE DAYS!!! LEGO MY MOVIE!



3 MORE DAYS!!! LEGO MY MOVIE!
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4 DAYS TO GO!!!!



4 MORE DAYS, MOTHERS DRESS UP YOUR BABIES!!
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A quick question

After I read a book, I rush into writing the review, cause I'm afraid I'll forget what my thoughts were if I wait to write it. For instance, I read Delirium, by Lauren Oliver, and immediately wrote the review, pouring all of my thoughts into it. 

But I'd like to know, do you do this too, or wait until the release date of the book to publish your review? 
Delirium comes out next February, should I have waited a bit longer to publish my review? What do you think?


Thanks!
xo,
Ella
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5 DAYS!! The Aliens Have Landed



Aliens have arrived sporting Harry Potter costumes, ready to wait in the LONG LINES for the movie! 5 MORE DAYS!!
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6 MORE DAYS!!!



Harry tries on dresses for the premiere!
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7 DAYS!!! HARRY GET'S DRUNK!



7 MORE DAYS!! HARRY GET'S DRUNK IN ANTICIPATION!!
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Countdown to Deathly Hallows! 8 More Days!!!



8 MORE DAYS!!

EVEN VADER CAN'T WAIT!
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Beautiful Darkness (Caster Chronicles, #2), by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

 
Release Date: October 12th, 2010
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages:503
Overall: 4,5 Monkeys
Source:Web
Interest: Series

Summary from Goodreads:

Ethan Wate used to think of Gatlin, the small Southern town he had always called home, as a place where nothing ever changed. Then he met mysterious newcomer Lena Duchannes, who revealed a secret world that had been hidden in plain sight all along. A Gatlin that harbored ancient secrets beneath its moss-covered oaks and cracked sidewalks. A Gatlin where a curse has marked Lena's family of powerful supernaturals for generations. A Gatlin where impossible, magical, life-altering events happen.

Sometimes life-ending.

Together they can face anything Gatlin throws at them, but after suffering a tragic loss, Lena starts to pull away, keeping secrets that test their relationship. And now that Ethan's eyes have been opened to the darker side of Gatlin, there's no going back. Haunted by strange visions only he can see, Ethan is pulled deeper into his town's tangled history and finds himself caught up in the dangerous network of underground passageways endlessly crisscrossing the South, where nothing is as it seems.
My Opinion:

Another great book by Kami and Margie! I loved it! 

From the beginning there's action and suspense, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout it.

One of the reasons I love this book so much is that it's told from a boy's POV, something very unusual in YA. 

Macon died on Lena's Sixteenth Birthday, or Moon, and Ethan knows how she must be feeling. So he's there for her. Or he tries to be. Because Lena keeps pushing him away, but that's only natural, because she's hurting. She feels it was her fault he died. 

Ethan gives her space and tries to talk to her, but Lena doesn't want him around. 

And oh, oh, Ridley, Lena's Siren cousin, is back. But she's not alone. There's a boy with her, and Ethan has a really bad feeling about him.

He's right, of course. Ridley and Vampire Boy (as Link calls him) convince Lena that she has to leave everything behind, and go someplace where she can't hurt anyone anymore. 

I felt so sad everytime Ethan tried to reach out for her, and she just pushed him away. She really wanted him gone, and it seemed as though John, aka Vampire Boy, was there to fill in Ethan's shoes if Lena so wanted. Ethan has got to be one of the strongest characters I've ever read about. Whatever challenge he was faced with, he did everything he could to overcome it, all to be with the one he loves. And there were those moments when he was feeling broken and miserable, and it made him all the more real. Boys cry too. 

Lena didn't have to Claim herself on her Sixteenth Moon, but she'll have to make a choice now, a choice that could affect the Order of Things forever. 

Link and Ridley are two characters I love in this series, even though Ridley can be a bit bitchy sometimes. Well, practically all the time. Link was still hung up on her, but she didn't have the same effect on him as before, and he was able to make his own choices. We see a little change in Ridley, too. Could she have the ability to care about someone? Really care about them? 

Also, there's a new character: Olivia, or Liv, a British exchange student that'll be working with Marian and who'll be of great help when Ethan and Link will need her. 
I didn't like her getting too attached to Ethan, he belongs to Lena! But she's not half bad. She was very interesting to read about, with her crazy temper and inventions.

And there's an OMG WTH?! revelation that involves Macon and a special someone, that I can't wait to read more about. That made me teary eyed! 

At the end of the book, Ethan will need all the help he can get to get Lena back, whether she wants to or not. 
Who'll be there to help him? And against who is he fighting?

There were some things that left me hanging, like John's development, and they are the reasons I'm not giving this a 5 monkeys rating. But 4,5 is great too!

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There's a Q&A with Kami & Margie on Goodreads! If you've read either BC or both, you can ask the girls questions, and join in the discussions about the books.
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Lauren Oliver's Birthday!

Today's Lauren's birthday and we've made a little message for her over on Deliriously Falling.
Stop by and wish her a happy bday! We'll be sending her the link later today, so it's kind of a surprise!
Tell everyone!
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Toyota Etios Hatchback Photos - Toyota Small Car Etios Pictures, Images, Toyota Etios Pics


Toyota Kirloskar Motors launching its much awaited small hatchback "Etios" in December, 2010. Toyota Etios Hatchback will be powered by 1.2 liter petrol engine with many advanced features.

Toyota Etios small car will compete with Fiat Grande Punto, Hyundai i20, Maruti Swift and Ritz, Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Polo.

Estimated Price of Toyota Etios Hatchback in India:

Rs. 4.5 - 6 Lakhs


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