Monthly Archives: July 2012

Options by Abbi Glines (Cover Reveal)

Cover reveal for the YA urban fantasy, OPTIONS, by Abbi Glines. The cover was designed by Stephanie Mooney from Mooney Designs. The expected release date is February 5, 2013. This is the first book in a new trilogy. Book description:  Two paths. Two completely different roads. Each one standing before me. Each one holding a […]

The Legion of Nothing: Rebirth by Jim Zoetewey

Title: The Legion of Nothing: Rebirth Series: The Legion of Nothing, #1 Author: Jim Zoetewey Genre: Young-Adult, Superhero, Publisher: 1889 Labs Ebook Pages: 374 Purchase: Amazon | Author Interview: How did this story begin? Was it a character, or a particular image? It began with a character—Nick Klein. One of my friends used to enjoy […]

To ebook or not to ebook, that is the question!

Or maybe I should say, for me, it is no longer a question! For so long I thought I could never do without the pages of a book. The smell of a new book off the rack in a bookstore, or the feel of the print beneath my fingertips. Even the smell of a dusty […]

Sunday Post 2nd Edition

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. Last week: Cover Reveal: […]

He said / She said: Patient Zero

So, after getting my arm twisted for quite some time I finally decided to break down and read Patient Zero. Not my normal type of book but what could happen, maybe I won’t like it, big deal. The Patient zero full review, if you’re interested. But this was basically how He said / She said […]

Brunswick by Ann Haines Blog Tour

Excerpt: “Do you change your form?” Jonathan couldn’t help it he had to ask. “What do you mean?” Sebastian said. “Well do you always look like that or are you able to take a human form?” Sebastian let out a huge laugh that was almost a howl and the group had turned to look at […]

Friday’s Flock of Fiction (6)

Want Now: One recently released or already published title I’m lusting after. Want Soon: One upcoming title I’m looking forward to, based on things I’ve heard, the cover, and the description. Want Someday: One upcoming title I’ve heard about that sounds like it could be interested but is so far off into the future it […]

Book Review: Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry

Review: Patient Zero Series: Joe Ledger #1 Author: Jonathan Maberry No of Pages: 421 Release Date: March 3rd, 2009 Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Goodreads Synopsis: When you have to kill the same terrorist twice in one week there’s either something wrong with your world or something wrong with your skills… and there’s nothing wrong with […]

Book Review: Mort by Terry Pratchett

Review: Mort Series: Discworld #4, Death #1 Author: Terry Pratchett No of Pages: 272 Release Date: February 6th 2001 Publisher: HarperTorch Synopsis: Death comes to Mort with an offer he can’t refuse — especially since being dead isn’t compulsory. The position of Death’s apprentice is everything Mort thought he’d ever wanted, until he discovers that […]

Cover Reveal: The Unloved by Jennifer Snyder

Cover Reveal! Giveaway! And More!! Book description:  Sometimes the love our heart needs to heal can be found in the familiar eyes of a childhood friend…  Julie Porter learned the hard way that trust is something which must be earned and not something to be given out lightly, those who say they love you are […]

High Summer Read a Thon Wrap Up

This High Summer Read a Thon was all about relaxed reading and fun. And although I didn’t get as much read as I wanted, I did pick up some books that I may not have before! Finished: Soulless by Gail Carriger Frozen by Mary Casanova (Review coming soon) Twenty Eight and a Half Wishes by […]

Sunday Post 1st Edition

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. This was a very […]

Book Review: Twenty Eight and a Half Wishes

Review: Twenty Eight and a Half Wishes Series: A Rose Gardner Mystery #1 Author: Denise Grover Swank No of Pages: 376 Release Date: Published March 19th 2012 Publisher: Createspace Amazon, Barnes & Noble Goodreads Synopsis: “It all started when I saw myself dead.” For Rose Gardner, working at the DMV on a Friday afternoon is […]

Flock of Fiction (5)

Want Now: One recently released or already published title I’m lusting after. Want Soon: One upcoming title I’m looking forward to, based on things I’ve heard, the cover, and the description. Want Someday: One upcoming title I’ve heard about that sounds like it could be interested but is so far off into the future it […]

Read it & Pass it on (July)

This month I got the pleasure of reading Soulless. A fabulous historical, paranormal romance with a touch of mystery. If you enjoy Steampunk with a strong heroine, class and some humor this is definitely the book for you! And honestly, I would not be giving this away but I am already planning on getting the […]

Random Reads (July)

Full description on Random Reads. So, I decided to go ahead and get this started. I updated my Goodreads list with every book that I actually own, not one book that I don’t so I will not bring new books into the house! Which helps my Operation TBR Reduction! Using the books I have in […]

Book Chat Thursday

Next week: 2012 is half over.  So what have been your favorite books of the year so far.  Or just share what you’ve read so far this year. — Sweet Green Tangerine The Book Thief. Hands down, winner! This book brings out all kinds of emotion. First it’s about a young girl growing up during […]

Book Review: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett

Review: Equal Rites Series: Discworld #3, Witches #1 Author: Terry Pratchett No of Pages: 228 Release Date: September 13, 2005 Goodreads Synopsis: On Discworld, a dying wizard tries to pass on his powers to an eighth son of an eighth son, who is just at that moment being born. The fact that the son is […]

Book Review: Soulless by Gail Carriger

Review: Soulless Series: (Parasol Protectorate #1) Author: Gail Carriger No of Pages: 365 Release Date: October 1, 2009 Synopsis: First, she has no soul. Second, she’s a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette. Where to go from there? From […]

High Summer Read a Thon Updates!

Happy High Summer Read a Thon all! Looks like everyone was off to a great start! The mini challenge was a blast, thank you for all that participated! It will be open all week so if you haven’t had a chance to play and you want to participate, please do! I knew starting out that […]