Playing Tyler by T. L. Costa Genre: YA Thriller Publisher: Strange Chemistry Release date: July 2 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 304 In a word: A thrilling and tautly told tale, a manic yet lovable main character, ghastly government secrets, and fractured family dynamics galore. I can’t decide which name I like […]
Stoker’s Manuscript by Royce Prouty Genre: Adult Horror/Thriller/Historical Publisher: Putnam Adult Release date: June 13 2013 Source: Digital ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 352 In a word: A taut horror/mystery/thriller mash-up, filled with fascinating historical details, well-drawn characters with emotional family ties, and some grisly horror thrown in for good measure. Days passed back […]
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted, as always, by Jill at Breaking the Spine. I can always find something to add to my never-ending TBR pile! This week I’ve chosen a YA fantasy set in Scandinavia, which tickles me for some reason. And it’s got a lovely cover: The Kingdom of Little Wounds by Susann Cokal. […]
Congratulations to my winner, Gef Fox! Thank you to everyone who entered:) Welcome to the Freedom to Read Giveaway Hop, hosted by Bookhounds & I Am A Reader, Not A Writer! One international winner will receive a paperback copy of Stephen King’s latest, Joyland: “I love crime, I love mysteries, and I love ghosts,” says […]
I can’t believe it’s July already, although from our recent heat wave, I guess it’s not that hard to believe. Temps are in the 100’s in Southern California right now, and I’m not talking about the desert! Good thing reading a great book doesn’t require going outside (unless you have a pool or the beach […]
I’m beyond thrilled to be included in the blog tour for Sea Change! This was such a special and unusual book (you can read my review here), and I’m very happy to have S. M. Wheeler join me today with an interview. Keep reading, because Tor is giving away THREE finished copies of Sea Change […]
Sea Change by S. M. Wheeler Genre: Adult Fantasy Publisher: Tor Books Release date: June 18 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 304 In a word: a harrowing adventure, a determined heroine, an unbreakable friendship, all written in lush and poetic prose. The thing…was bright red, craggy-skinned, and the size of Father’s fist, […]
Welcome to Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, where we share the books we’ve received with the bloggosphere! This was my week for purchasing books, mostly. I’m still in catch-up mode (and will be for quite some time to come), so I only have one new NetGalley and two other books for upcoming blog […]
Tour Schedule Welcome to my stop on the Rift Healer Blog Tour, hosted by I Am A Reader Not a Writer. You can read my review below and at the end of this post, you can enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Rift Healer Rift Healer is the first installment of the ‘Forest […]
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a great way to share the books you’re excited about with other bloggers and readers. I missed last week, so I’m happy to be back! Here’s what I’m waiting on this week: Two Serpents Rise by Max Gladstone. Release date: October 29 2013 (Tor). […]