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Simone Elkeles

Simone Elkeles

SIMONE ELKELES has written five young adult novels: How to Ruin a Summer Vacation, How to Ruin My Teenage Life, How to Ruin Your Boyfriend's Reputation, Leaving Paradise and Perfect Chemistry. She is currently working on the sequel to Perfect Chemistry and lives in Illinois, USA, with her family.

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CourierPostOnline.com, June 17, 2010
...would lead to something big. Searles, of Franklinville, read New York Times and USA Today best-selling teen author Simone Elkeles' book 'Perfect Chemistry' and set to the task of persuading two of her students to give it a try. 'Perfect Chemistry'...
CourierPostOnline.com, June 17, 2010
...would lead to something big. Searles, of Franklinville, read New York Times and USA Today best-selling teen author Simone Elkeles' book 'Perfect Chemistry' and set to the task of persuading two of her students to give it a try. 'Perfect Chemistry'...
YNN Rochester, May 15, 2010
...librarian. Breakout sessions were also held to promote interaction with readers and writers. Authors included A.S. King, Simone Elkeles, and Jennifer Smith...
PublishersWeekly.com, March 26, 2010
...Tale by Cyn Balog Don’t Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols The ABC’s of Kissing Boys by Tina Ferraro Nothing Like You by Lauren Strasnick Golden Heart Finalists Contemporary...
Becky's Book Reviews, June 20, 2010
...Ashton Place) . By Maryrose Wood 2. Scarlett Fever . Maureen Johnson. 3. Catching Fire . Suzanne Collins 4. Perfect Chemistry . Simone Elkeles 5. Rules of Attraction . Simone Elkeles 6. Gone . Lisa McMann. 7. The Night Fairy by Laura Amy Schlitz. 8....
eclectic / eccentric, June 18, 2010
...in the Dark by L. Ron Hubbard If I Were You by L. Ron Hubbard Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles I'll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip. by John Donovan Return to Paradise by Simone Elkeles Salvation City by Sigrid Nunez Trance by Linda Gerber Red...
Just Your Typical Book Blog, June 17, 2010
...Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles Published: April 2010 Genre: Young Adult - Contemporary Fiction - Romance Publisher: Walker & Company Pages: 304 Source: My sister's bookshelf Rating: ♥♥♥♥ When...
Laura's Review Bookshelf, June 2, 2010
...Leaving Paradise, Simone Elkeles Reading Level: Young Adult Hardcover: 303 pages Publisher:  ...
So Many Books, So Little Time, June 1, 2010
...Mailbox Monday : Here's what came in my mailbox this week MONDAY Gifted: Better Late Than Never (#2)- Marilyn Kaye—PaperbackSwap Gifted: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow (#3)- Marilyn Kaye--PaperbackSwap You Wish- Mandy Hubbard--review for an Around the...
~ Stacy's Place on Earth ~, May 22, 2010
...let Caleb get away again? Or will Caleb face the truth and return to Paradise? I WANT! Labels: Simone Elkeles...
A Place For Wicked Good Books, May 22, 2010
...Eight by Risa Green 1 Not That Kind of Girl by Siobhan Vivian 1 Return to Paradise by Simone Elkeles 1 You by Charles Benoit 7 The Duff by Kody Keplinger 7 Extraordinary by Nancy Werlin 13 It Started with a Dare by Lindsay Faith Rech 14 Halo by...
Donna's Blog Home, May 16, 2010
...Universe by Gaby Triana (Hardcover) In a Heartbeat by Loretta Ellsworth How to Ruin Your Boyfriends Reputation by Simone Elkeles (paperback) My Invented Life by Lauren Bjorkman Duplikate by Cherry Cheva Espressologist by Kristina Springer (Hardcover)...
the Life (and Lies) of an Inanimate Flying Object, May 16, 2010
...Universe by Gaby Triana (Hardcover) In a Heartbeat by Loretta Ellsworth How to Ruin Your Boyfriends Reputation by Simone Elkeles (paperback) My Invented Life by Lauren Bjorkman Duplikate by Cherry Cheva Espressologist by Kristina Springer (Hardcover)...
Cindy's Love Of Books, May 10, 2010
...go and check out what books you bought. - The daughters by Joanna Philbin - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles (hoping to meet her at BEA) - SAHM I am by Meredith Efken (bargain book) - Wonderous Strange by Lesley Livingston Two I bought with a Chapters...
Books At Midnight, May 9, 2010
...the above link for review if you missed it! Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry Trilogy #2) by Simone Elkeles - I. LOVE. SIMONE ELKELES. I'm probably not going to be reviewing this one, but it's definitely on par with all of her other works. Of...
The Bookette, May 8, 2010
...favourite London haunt. Here is the link . And, in other news My copy of Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles finally arrived. I feel like I have been waiting forever for it. Now I have it I am afraid to read it. I'm worried it won't be...
Ticket to Anywhere, May 4, 2010
...Walker Books for Young Readers Publication Date: 13 Apr 2010 ISBN: 0802720854 Format: Paperback (ARC) Pages: 336 Websites: Simone Elkeles - Official Site Simone Elkeles - Blog Simone Elkeles - Twitter Place(s) Traveled to: Boulder, Colorado Rating: 4 out...
Wondrous Reads, May 1, 2010
...Burgis (UK proof/ARC. Blog tour). This Gorgeous Game by Donna Freitas (US proof/ARC) Bought: Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles (I'm prepared to swoon!) Beautiful Dead: Summer by Eden Maguire (With my quote on the inside cover !) The Fallen &...
Just Bookin' Around, May 1, 2010
...Book Review: Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles First sentence: " I've been waiting a year for this moment ." From the back: " Caleb Becker spent the past year in juvenile detention. Maggie Armstrong spent...
My Overstuffed Bookshelf, April 28, 2010
...LEAVING PARADISE Author: Simone Elkeles Source: Library Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 312 pages Publisher: Flux (April 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 0738710180 ISBN-13: 978-0738710181 SYNOPSIS: Nothing has been the same since Caleb Becker...
Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf, April 26, 2010
...Summary/Image from Fantastic Fiction: New sparks will fly in the sequel to Simone Elkeles's breakout book Perfect Chemistry . When Carlos Fuentes returns to America after living in Mexico for a year, he doesn't want any part of the life his older...
A Patchwork of Books, April 25, 2010
...Dionne 304 pages Middle Grade Dial 9780803732988 January 2010 Book borrowed from my library Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles Well everyone and their brother is reviewing this one! I liked it just as much as I enjoyed Perfect Chemistry ...except for...
Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf, April 25, 2010
...when I won a copy! Thanks Cindy /Lori! Around The World/ Other Shelf Tours: Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles (I'm reading this one now...and it's only okay so far. I hope it gets better.) Not Shown: Stalker Girl by Rosemary Grant (Really liked this...
The Crooked Shelf, April 24, 2010
...of Hiking Boots by Abby McDonald - review here Before I Die by Jenny Downam Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles - review here My Big Nose and Other Natural Disasters by Sydney Salter So, I've been absent from In My Mailbox for the past few weeks, not for...
The Sweet Bonjour, April 24, 2010
...Title: Perfect Chemistry Author: Simone Elkeles Published: Simon and Schuster (1st April 2010) No. of Pages: 355 *****/***** When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no...
Persnickety Snark, April 11, 2010
...he made in arrogance turns into something much more. In a passionate story about looking beneath the surface, Simone Elkeles breaks through the stereotypes and barriers that threaten to keep Brittany and Alex apart. Review - Perfect Chemistry has...
Becky's Book Reviews, April 10, 2010
...I haven't read it yet though. For scary: Numbers. Rachel Ward. For moving: Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles For beautiful: Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent This mini-challenge is for Hour 3 of the 24 Hour Read-a-thon. The host for this...
Fluttering Butterflies, April 8, 2010
...authors, Neil Gaiman, Meg Cabot, and Sarra Manning. But also some never-before-read authors, like Keris Stainton, Jennifer Echols, Simone Elkeles, Carrie Ryan and Joshua Ferris. This month I've read about the underground, a tuba, myths, zombies, eating...
Zoe's Book Reviews, April 4, 2010
...Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford 9. Shade by Jeri Smith Ready 10. Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles 11. Cracked up to Be by Courtney Summers 12. All That Glitters by David Van Etten 13. Red Carpet Riot by David Van Etten 14. The Hunger Games...
FANTASTIC BOOK REVIEW, April 1, 2010
...In My Mailbox (41) By Fantastic Book Review For Review Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry trilogy, #2) by Simone Elkeles Bought Hourglass (Evernight, #3) by Claudia Gray In My Mailbox was created by Kristi @ The Story Siren and inspired by Alea @ Pop...
Pure Imagination, April 1, 2010
...now. With new characters to fall in love with and the same hot romance found in Perfect Chemistry , Simone Elkeles has crafted another sure-fire hit for teens. My Thoughts: I'm in love with Simone Elkeles' books. I think that if I didn't have so many...
Chicklish, April 1, 2010
...a book I looked forward to for years after reading many fabulous reviews, and also because I loved Simone Elkeles' debut novel, How To Ruin a Summer Vacation ( reviewed here ). In Perfect Chemistry, rich girl Brittany and gang member Alex are from...
I Want To Read That, April 1, 2010
...You have all probably seen this by now but I just love it! Er... especially around the 1:25 mark:) It's a great trailer and I love who they cast as Alex and Carlos! Can't wait to read this one:)...
See Michelle Read, March 29, 2010
...To start things off, I will just go ahead and label Simone Elkeles' latest (and most outstanding) YA novel Rules of Attraction as grade A quality bookcrack. When I explained this phenomenon to the hubby he said: "so you liked it and...
The Fictionistas, March 26, 2010
...by Her Cover by Ally Carter Hyperion Books for Children Editor: Jennifer Besser ISBN: 978-1-423-11638-7 Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Walker Books for Young Readers Editor: Emily Easton ISBN: 978-0-8027-9823-7 Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols Simon...
YA Fresh, March 25, 2010
...by Her Cover by Ally Carter Hyperion Books for Children Editor: Jennifer Besser ISBN: 978-1-423-11638-7 Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Walker Books for Young Readers Editor: Emily Easton ISBN: 978-0-8027-9823-7 Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols Simon...
Abby (the) Librarian, March 21, 2010
...to GoodReads (as per usual), where you can read a summary of each book. Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles (Bloomsbury, April 2010). And yes, I won this in a contest over at Stacked, so I'll be giving this away... stay tuned! The Red Umbrella by...
Becky's Book Reviews, March 20, 2010
...Marchetta. 2010. February 2010. Candlewick Press. 416 pages. Splendor by Anna Godbersen. 2009. HarperCollins. 391 pages. Perfect Chemistry. Simone Elkeles. 2008. Bloomsbury (Walker). 368 pages. Rules of Attraction. Simone Elkeles. 2010. Bloomsbury...
Chicklish, March 18, 2010
...Was Jane Austen's Best Friend by Cora Harrison Read what About Books thought of Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles *** Before I sign off, I wanted to say a massive and special thank you to Jo from OnceUpon a Bookcase for the post she wrote about me, and...
~ Stacy's Place on Earth ~, March 11, 2010
...see it here for any reason, here's the link And I am beyond excited to see that Simone Elkeles will be having a signing in the Chicago area on April 17th. Squee!!! So if anyone in the area can make it, I'd love to meet you! And...
Book Reviews by Jess, March 10, 2010
...Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers. When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day of senior year, she has no clue...
Angieville, March 10, 2010
...Like most of you, I am so looking forward to Simone Elkeles ' upcoming Rules of Attraction . And I'm sure you've seen these before but I'm posting them here because they make me happy. And they make me laugh...
Once Upon a Bookcase, March 9, 2010
...Simone Elkeles now has a trailer for Rules of Attraction, the sequel to Perfect Chemistry! I have no words for how good this is... just LOOK! Is that hot or what?...
The Story Siren, March 9, 2010
...V's VLC Photo Productions ) One of the first book trailers that I watched again and again was Simone Elkeles' trailer for Perfect Chemisty . It doesn't really do the book justice... it's a completely different tone than the novel, but it is hilarious!...
/- LA FEMME READERS -/, February 27, 2010
...by Jessica Brody - Perchance to Dream (Theatre Illuminata, #2) by Lisa Mantchev - Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles *I almost fainted when I saw this!* - Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan I'd love to hear what you got this...
LAUGHING STARS, February 22, 2010
...the Iguana by Melissa Williams Island Sting   by Bonnie Doerr Swish by Joel Derfner Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Admit One: My Life in Film by Emmett James (review coming soon) Other Tidbits: Cinematic Saturday: Some of the Weirdest Movie...
LAUGHING STARS, February 22, 2010
...the Iguana by Melissa Williams Island Sting   by Bonnie Doerr Swish by Joel Derfner Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Admit One: My Life in Film by Emmett James (review coming soon) Other Tidbits: Cinematic Saturday: Some of the Weirdest Movie...
MarjoleinBookBlog, February 18, 2010
...isn't enough amazing upcoming book news..there is more! Rules of Attraction, the 6th novel of author Simone Elkeles , is launched in April 2010!!Rules of Attraction is the sequel to her book Perfect Chemistry(which I reviewed HERE) . I am currently...
A Place For Wicked Good Books, February 14, 2010
...by Angela Johnson Liar by Justine Larbalestier Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Push by Sapphire She's So Money by Cherry Cheva Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher...
Book Reviews by Jess, February 5, 2010
...Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia Friday Night Bites: A Chicagoland Vampires Novel by Chloe Neill Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Captivate by Carrie Jones Fallen by Lauren Kate Hex Hall Book One by Rachel Hawkins I just wrote my review for Rampant,...
Elizabeth Scott's Blog, February 3, 2010
...The Girlfriends' Cyber Circuit (GCC) is a webring of YA novelists, and I'm happy to be new member of it because I get to talk to other YA authors about their books--which, well, how awesome is that? (And I think we all know how much I love YA!) Today, I...
Trisha's Book Blog, February 1, 2010
...Title: Perfect Chemistry Author: Simone Elkeles Pages: 357 Published: Jan 1, 2008 Description: A fresh, urban twist on the classic tale of star-crossed lovers. When Brittany Ellis walks into chemistry class on the first day...
Trisha's Book Blog, January 31, 2010
...Title: Leaving Paradise Author: Simone Elkeles Pages: 303 Published: April 1, 2007 Description: Nothing has been the same since Caleb Becker left a party drunk, got behind the wheel, and hit Maggie Armstrong. Even after...
Word Thief, January 29, 2010
...B&N was rather pitiful. Sad face). I didn't even realize until I got home that the author, Simone Elkeles , also wrote Leaving Paradise (a recent favorite I sped through a couple months ago). Man, is she ever good at writing bad boys. Not just angsty...
mitali's fire escape, January 28, 2010
...PART LAST  by Angela Johnson SHE'S SO MONEY  by Cherry Cheva PERFECT CHEMISTRY  by Simone Elkeles ADIOS TO ALL THE DRAMA  by Diana Rodriguez Wallach TYRELL  by Coe Booth ALL ABOUT US  series by Shelly Adina Sphere: Related...
Laura's Review Bookshelf, January 19, 2010
...Line, Teri Hall For Keeps, Natasha Friend The Popularity Papers, Lydia Goldblatt & Julia Graham Chang Leaving Paradise , Simone Elkeles...
Feminist Review, January 17, 2010
...By Simone Elkeles Flux The world of young adult books never ceases to be amazing. With a range of topics reminding us of our stressful adolescent selves, young adult books hold a...
mis(h)takes, January 13, 2010
...Fire :: Kristin Cashore Boy Toy :: Barry Lyga The Chosen One :: Carol Lynch Williams Willow :: Julia Hoban Perfect Chemistry :: Simone Elkeles Furnace: Solitary :: Alexander Gordon Smith Furnace: Lockdown :: Alexander Gordon Smith Glass Houses :: Rachel...
Zoe's Book Reviews, January 6, 2010
...L.J. Smith 8. Rhymes with Witches by Lauren Myracle 9. How to Ruin a Summer Vacation by Simone Elkeles 10. Leap Day by Wendy Mass 11. Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman 12. Son of the Mob: Hollywood Hustle by Gordon Korman 13. The Chronicles of Vladimir...
Book Reviews by Jess, January 4, 2010
...AWESOME. One of the best vampire series ever.   Need by Carrie Jones My Review Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles No review yet. Amazing book. Awesomely written, can’t wait to read more by this author.   Adult   Soulless (The...
Pure Imagination, January 2, 2010
...they will drive each other to the edge - and over... My Thoughts: After reading Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles I was hungry for more love stories like it. The teen first love but a bit more grown up. I found it with Going Too Far. From the very...
The happily ever after . . ., December 31, 2009
...Taking Care of Business by Megan Hart & Lauren Dane You and your friends are: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles What's the weather like: Vision In White by Nora Roberts Favorite time of day: Knight of Pleasure by Margaret Mallory What is life to...
BABBLING ABOUT BOOKS, AND MORE!, December 31, 2009
...of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan Honorary Mention: (Tie) Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols/Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles *New Category* Favorite GLBT Book : Butterfly Tattoo by Deidre Knight Honorary Mention: Ash by Melinda Lo Favorite Debut...
Sharon Loves Books and Cats, December 31, 2009
...Older Post Books that need to go. EDIT   Thursday, December 31, 2009 I cleaned up my bookshelves this week and now I'm stuck with quite a large pile of books that I know longer want. I'd love to bookmooch or pbs some of them. I prefer pbs right now...
/- LA FEMME READERS -/, December 31, 2009
...[Mortal Instruments, Book 3] by Cassandra Clare (I read the previous two books in 2008) Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles + Stolen Lives by Malika Oukfir I Am The Messenger by Markus Zusak + Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick Legacy by Cayla Kluver + The...
Pure Imagination, December 30, 2009
...by Kelley Armstrong Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles No cover available yet but... Bitterblue by Kristen Cashore The Scorch Trials by James Dashner Others: Silver Borne by Patricia...
Ticket to Anywhere, December 24, 2009
...Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers Publication Date: 23 Dec 2008 ISBN: 0802798225 Format: Paperback Pages: 368 Websites: Simone Elkeles - Official Site Simone Elkeles - Blog Place(s) Traveled to: Fairfield, Illinois Rating: 3 out of 5 stars...
Steph Su Reads, December 21, 2009
...but the supernatural aspect of this series is quite fascinating as it builds and builds. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles A candy-sweet story of torturously difficult romance between two teenagers whose paths are not supposed to cross. The writing's...
Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf, December 19, 2009
...Malinda Low Give Up The Ghost by Megan Crewe The Dark Divine by Bree Despain Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles Ice by Sarah Beth Durst The Snowball Effect by Nicole Holly Hoxter (Technically a '10 release, but I read it this year.) Fat Cat by Robin...
Books make great lovers!, December 18, 2009
...guy like Edward Cullen. I do too but I also like Alex and Paco from Perfect Chemistry, by Simone Elkeles. Both of them are so sweet and caring even though their supposed to be the tough guys in a gang. Have you ever met any authors face to face?...
Moonlight To Twilight Blog, December 17, 2009
...s Rebel Bride" by Maya Banks July - "Under Fire" by Jo Davis August - "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles (my favorite book OF THE YEAR ) September - "Leaving Paradise" by Simone Elkeles October - FAIL -no contemporary reads this month November -...
Book Reviews by Jess, December 14, 2009
...have been happier. And I hear there’s a follow up coming out soon too! Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles ...
Moonlight To Twilight Blog, December 10, 2009
...the year was a YA book (ya, you know know I'm gonna say it!) "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles . I can't say enough about how this book grabbed me and sucked me into its phenomenal romance with perfect chemistry between the hero and his heroine. If...
Stacked, December 10, 2009
...Relationships by Al Miles is a non-fiction title published by Augsburg Books in April 2005. Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles -- the paperback edition -- was published in April 2007 by Flux. Although this isn't a book about teen dating violence, I think...
Reading In Color, December 5, 2009
...Pyron (off-color) 6. Chameleon by Charles R. Smith 7. Good Enough by Paula Yoo 8. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 9. Ash by Malinda Lo 10. Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia 11. Blessing's Bead by Debby Dahl Edwardson 12. The God Box by Alex Sanchez I'll...
Thrifty Reader, November 23, 2009
...s what I came home with: From the store: Beyond the Rain - Jess Granger Perfect Chemistry - Simone Elkeles Knight of Pleasure - Margaret Mallory Lucky In Love - Carolyn Brown (which sucks so far, btw) Wild Heart - Lori Brighton All He Desires - Anthea...
Books, Movies, Reviews! Oh My!, November 23, 2009
...are some of your favorite authors? I have a lot, but just to name a few I love Simone Elkeles, Maggie Stiefvater, Stephenie Meyer, Becca Fitzpatrick, Cassandra Clare, PC Cast, etc. What are some books you have recently read that you would deem a must...
The Book of Life, November 5, 2009
...SHOW NOTES: Author Simone Elkeles (author of the "How to Ruin" series) and kidlit expert and professor June Cummins discuss trends in Jewish YA chick lit at the Association of Jewish Libraries convention in...
Marjolein Reviews, October 20, 2009
...splendor comes. Click here for my interview with Anna Godbersen How to ruin your your boyfriends reputation by Simone Elkeles( book three in the How to ruin series) Guess who's jetting to the Holy Land this summer! Remember me, Amy...
Elizabeth Scott's Blog, September 23, 2009
...re most looking forward to reading, and you could win one of these four books: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles, The Geek Girl's Guide to Cheerleading by Charity Tahmaser and Darcy Vance, She's So Money by Cherry Cheva, or Artichoke's Heart by Suzanne...