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Giveaway Winner: Sacrifice (Mortal Path 2) by Dakota Banks
Giveaway Winner: Sacrifice (Mortal Path 2) by Dakota Banks Congrats to Carol Thompson! Winner was chosen using Random.org and has been notified. Thanks to everyone that entered!
Review: The Gathering (Darkness Rising) by Kelley Armstrong
The Gathering (Darkness Rising) by Kelley Armstrong Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: April 12th, 2011 Review copy courtesy of HarperTeen 3.5/5 Strange things are happening in Maya’s tiny Vancouver Island town. First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. Then, one year later, mountain lions are spotted rather frequently around Maya’s home—and her reactions to them are somewhat . . … Continue reading
New Releases and Other Fun Stuff
Hi gang! I thought I’d spotlight some new releases for April and I also have some great downloads that are worth a mention as well! First up is Red Glove (Curse Workers 2) by Holly Black! Its officially out tomorrow, but I spotted it at Barnes and Noble yesterday! Go grab a copy! Quick! You can read my review of White Cat HERE and enter to win White Cat HERE … Continue reading
Early Review: The Dead (The Enemy, Book 2) by Charlie Higson
The Dead (The Enemy, Book 2) by Charlie HigsonPublisher: Disney HyperionRelease Date: June 2011Review copy courtesy of netGalley MY REVIEW The Dead begins a year before The Enemy, when adults first begin getting sick, turning into zombies and devouring human flesh. The sickness strikes anyone 16 and older, and suddenly, the children must fend for themselves and fight for survival in a land ravaged by the dead and unspeakable danger. … Continue reading
Interview and Giveaway with Holly Black!
Today, I’m so excited to have Holly Black with us to answer a few questions! Holly Black is a best-selling author of contemporary fantasy novels for kids, teens, and adults. She is the author of the Modern Faerie Tale series (Tithe, Valiant, and Ironside), The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), and The Good Neighbors graphic novels (with Ted Naifeh). Her most current books are The Poison Eaters and Other Stories, … Continue reading
Winners! Shady Lady and Embers
I have winners for two giveaways! First up is Shady Lady by Ann Aguirre! Congrats to: Vivian! Next up is Embers by Laura Bickle! Congrats to: Candace J.! Winners were chosen using Random.org and have been notified. Thanks to everyone that entered!
Suspense Sunday #13
Every Sunday I feature a title from an often overlooked genre: Suspense!These are books I’ve read and highly recommend to anyone that loves agood mystery or crime story, sometimes with a little humor thrown in! Today’s feature title is:In The Woods by Tana French Synopsis: A gorgeously written novel that marks the debut of an astonishing new voice in psychological suspense As dusk approaches a small Dublin suburb in the … Continue reading
Giveaway Winner: The King of Plagues by Jonathan Maberry
I have a winner in my release day giveaway of The King of Plagues by Jonathan Maberry! Congrats to: Ambur ! Winner was chosen using Random.org and has been notified. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to enter!
The "Bookish" Weekly Recap
The “Bookish” Week in Reviews, Interviews, and Giveaways! Sunday, March 26th to Friday, April 1st Reviews *The Enterprise of Death (Fantasy) by Jessie Bullington *Corsets and Clockwork (13 Steampunk Romances) Ed. by Trisha Telep *American Vampire (Horror) by Jennifer Armintrout *Hereafter (YA Fantasy) by Tara Hudson *Moon Over Soho (British Urban Fantasy) by Ben Aaronovitch *The Iron Duke (Steampunk Romance Adventure)by Meljean Brook *Once Dead, Twice Shy (YA Fantasy) by … Continue reading
Early Review: Hounded (Iron Druid #1) by Kevin Hearne
Hounded (Iron Druid #1) by Kevin Hearne Publisher: Random House Source: From publisher for review Urban Fantasy Iron Druid series 5/5 Amazon| Barnes and Noble Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old—when in actuality, he’s twenty-one … Continue reading