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New Releases : July 12th, 2011
New Releases in Fantasy, Sci-fi,Urban Fantasy, and Suspense: July 12th, 2011 Urban Fantasy/Fantasy/Suspense/Steampunk *Blood Work by Kim Harrison (Hollows Graphic Novel) *The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities (Anthology) *by Amy Vandermeer (ed.) *The Clockwork Girl (Graphic Novel) by Shawn O’Reilly and Kevin Hanna *A Dance with Dragons: A Song of Ice and Fire #5 by George R.R. Martin Young Adult *The Hidden Coronet: Relic Master #3 by Catherine Fisher … Continue reading
Urban Fantasy Week Giveaway Winners: Part 3
Happy Monday, gang! It’s time for Part 3 of the My Favorite Things Event Giveaway winners announcement! There are so many winners (from lots ‘o giveaways), that I’ve got to break these suckers down. Don’t fret if you haven’t won anything yet, there’s still much more to come! I’m also going to post the links for the other winning posts, so you can double check. I still haven’t heard from … Continue reading
Review: Viper Moon by Lee Roland
Viper Moon by Lee Roland Publisher: Signet Eclipse Source: Purchased Urban Fantasy Synopsis (from Barnes and Noble) Cassandra Archer is the Huntress. She has faithfully served the Earth Mother for years, rescuing kidnapped children from monsters-both human and supernatural-dwelling in the ruins of the Barrows District. But when two children are kidnapped under similar circumstances, all clues point to a cataclysmic event on the next dark moon. Now Cass must race … Continue reading
Week in Review: July 3rd-July 9th
My Bookish Ways WEEK IN REVIEW: July 3rd-July 9th Reviews:Miserere: An Autumn Tale by Teresa FrohockEat Slay Love by Jesse PetersenHammered (Iron Druid #3) by Kevin HearneFeast: Harvest of Dreams by Merrie DestefanoZoo City by Lauren BeukesGhosts of Manhattan by George Mann Interviews:Jesse PetersenDiana Gabaldon **Be sure to click on the nifty Giveaway icon to your right to see active giveaways and also giveaways over at Vampire Book Club!
Saturday Giveaway: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Happy Saturday, gang! How about a giveaway? The October Daye series by Seanan McGuire is one of my all time faves, so I’m offering up book 1! About the book: (from BN.com) October “Toby” Daye, a changeling who is half human and half fae, has been an outsider from birth. After getting burned by both sides of her heritage, Toby has denied the Faerie world, retreating to a “normal” life. … Continue reading
Review:Ghosts of Manhattan by George Mann
Ghosts of Manhattan by George Mann Publisher: Pyr Source: Purchased Steampunk/Noir/Adventure/Pulp Synopsis (from Barnes and Noble) INTRODUCING THE WORLD’S FIRST STEAMPUNK SUPERHERO1926. New York. The Roaring Twenties. Jazz. Flappers. Prohibition. Coal-powered cars. A cold war with a British Empire that still covers half of the globe. Yet things have developed differently to established history. America is in the midst of a cold war with a British Empire that has only just … Continue reading
Urban Fantasy Week Giveaway Winners: Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of my Urban Fantasy Week Giveaway Winners! Like I said, I have lots of winners to announce, so don’t fret if you don’t see your name. I think I have 2 more posts coming for the UF winners! Well, without further ado… After Midnight by Lynn ViehlSophia L. The Iron Duke by Meljean BrookMidnite Forgotten Sea by Virginia KantraKrystal Larson Dark Enchantment by Anya Bastsasluvbooks Darkfire … Continue reading
Urban Fantasy Week Giveaway Winners: Part 1
Hi gang! I’ll be breaking down the Urban Fantasy Week giveaway winners into a few posts, since there were SO many giveaways, so be patient with me. Besides, drawing out the suspense is fun:) Please, please, please add my email address (mybookishways[at]yahoo[dot]com) to your contact list in email so your winning notifications don’t go to your spam folder! I want to make sure all the winners claim their prizes:) Now … Continue reading
Review: Zoo City by Lauren Beukes
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes *Publisher: Angry Robot Books *Source: purchased *Urban Fantasy/Sci-fi 2011 Arthur C. Clarke Award Winner 5/5 Synopsis WHERE NO ONE ELSE DARE VENTURE… Zinzi has a Sloth on her back, a dirty online 419 scam habit – and a talent for finding lost things. But when her latest client, a little old lady, turns up dead and the cops confiscate her lastpaycheck, she’s forced to take … Continue reading
Steampunk Week Giveaway Winners!
Hi gang! Before I announce the winners, I want to again say thanks to everyone (authors, publishers, and of course, my lovely followers) that made My Favorite Things such a success! Now onto the winners! Greyfriar: Vampire Empire 1 by Susan and Clay Griffith (3 copies)Congrats to:*Melissa (My World…in words and pages.)*xxsquigglesxx*Blomette Changeless and Blameless by Gail CarrigerCongrats to: Evie (The Book Fiend) The Iron Thorn by Caitlin KittredgeCongrats to: … Continue reading