The Martian by Andy Weir Genre: Adult Science Fiction Publisher: Crown Publishers Release date: February 2014 Source: Finished hardcover from Blogging for Books Pages: 369 The nitty-gritty: An edge-of-your-seat survival story, a brilliant and sarcastic main character, lots of twists and turns, and a fascinating look at our country’s potential for space travel. Seriously, this was […]
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books we’re excited about with other bloggers and readers. I recently attended San Diego Comic Con and was lucky enough to pick up some amazing books. One of them was an ARC of this book: The Clockwork Dagger […]
Through the Woods by Emily Carroll Genre: Young adult graphic novel (short stories) Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Release date: July 15 2014 Source: Purchased at San Diego Comic Con Pages: 208 It came from the woods. Most strange things do. I don’t read many graphic novels, and after reading Through the Woods, I’m not […]
And July is over, just like that! This year is flying by, right? August in my little town means “back to school” for my kids. Only two more weeks of “summer” for us, unfortunately. But in blogging, August is looking like a terrific month for books. I’ve got a full plate of review books, but […]
Over-Booked is my book haul post, where I link up with Stacking the Shelves and The Sunday Post. Head on over to those fab blogs and check out other bloggers’ book hauls, or even join up yourself! Wow, a week ago I was in San Diego for my second Comic Con, and I had just […]
California Bones by Greg van Eekhout Genre: Adult Urban Fantasy Publisher: Tor Books Release date: June 10 2014 Source: Finished hardcover from publisher Pages: 300 The nitty-gritty: A disturbing—yet unique and compelling—magic system, set in a gritty and dangerous alternate world Los Angeles, a dangerous heist, and lots of double-crossing. They passed into a chamber. […]
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books that you’re excited about with other bloggers and readers. I know it’s been quiet lately here on the blog, but I’m now back from San Diego Comic Con and ready to start posting again. I had an […]
Blightborn (The Heartland Trilogy #2) by Chuck Wendig Genre: Young adult dystopian Publisher: Skyscape Release date: July 29 2014 Source: eARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 528 The nitty-gritty: A worthy and energetic sequel, with several new characters to love, filled with action, adventure, secrets, and danger. Jeezum Crow, people—read this book! **Mild spoilers ahead! […]
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books you’re excited about with other readers and bloggers. In celebration of San Diego Comic Con, which begins TONIGHT, I’ve picked a book that I hope to get this week, and even better, author Courtney Alameda will be […]
Invisible Beasts by Sharona Muir Genre: Adult speculative fiction Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press Release date: July 15 2014 Source: e-ARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 256 The nitty-gritty: A strange and magical look at some very unusual animals, a narrator with an insatiable curiosity, no plot to speak of, but beautifully written. Imagine, however, some […]