Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and it’s a way to share with other bloggers the books you are really looking forward to reading. It’s always hard for me to narrow it down to one book, but this week I just happened to stumble upon an author I’ve never heard of before. […]
I’ve had my eye on this book for a while now. It’s not the usual type of book you might find on Books, Bones & Buffy, but it sounds so good, I just can’t resist. It’s about friendship and music and a road trip. How great a combination is that?? And it’s perfect for summer […]
This is In My Mailbox, the Monday version! I actually just received something today, and I didn’t want to wait another week to share. In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren, where you can check out other bloggers’ In My Mailbox books. This week I was lucky enough to win a book from […]
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. I’m so excited about this week’s pick I can hardly stop myself from screaming! Here it is in all its beautiful glory: Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Laylor. Release date: November 6, 2012. The sequel to one of my favorite books of 2011, Daughter […]
Welcome to another In My Mailbox, which is hosted by The Story Siren. This week I went a little crazy on Amazon. So many new YA titles have come out recently, that I couldn’t help myself. I also was surprised to receive a book in the mail that I requested almost two months ago, and […]
Look at these beautiful books! These are finished hard cover copies of Alma Katsu’s second book in The Taker Trilogy. Alma is generously giving away ONE book to ONE lucky winner. All you have to do is send her an email at contest@almakatsu.com and tell her how much you’d like to win the book. You […]
I usually shy away from books dealing with religion and Bible stories, especially since my reading mainly focuses on horror and fantasy novels. But I was intrigued by the strong historical element of The Breath of God, and it turns out the novel’s unusual mix of religious doctrines, romance, action and mystery made for a […]
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly blog event hosted by Breaking the Spine. The Black Isle by Sandi Tan. Release date: August 7, 2012, Grand Central Publishing. Oooh, a Chinese ghost story! This book sounds fantastic. Here’s the Publisher’s Weekly review: Tan’s ambitious debut is a gripping historical novel set on an exotic island in […]
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. What a fun theme this week! I’m curious to see what other non-book sites book bloggers like to read. Here are my top ten blogs/sites: 1. The Fire Wire: http://firewireblog.com. I love this blog! Larry Fire is a geek like me, and he finds […]
I started reading A Dark Time in much the same way I approach all independently published novels these days: with lots of trepidation, some curiosity, and just a bit of optimism. I’m happy to report that Dennis Bradford did not disappoint me. A Dark Time was a unique murder mystery that did not go in […]