A couple of weeks ago, I had my first poll on this blog, and I have to say, it was a lot of fun! In case you missed it, I asked readers which online book organizing site they used most: Goodreads or Booklikes. The results were pretty much what I expected: Goodreads is still clearly […]
Scarlet (Scarlet #1) by A.C. Gaughen Genre: Young Adult Historical/Adventure Publisher: Walker Childrens Release date: 2012 Source: Purchased copy Pages: 292 The nitty-gritty: A feisty heroine, a noble cause, and sometimes violent action, all wrapped up in beautiful writing. He stopped in the center of the market square, stepping up on a small fountain. “Perhaps […]
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, and is a fun way to share our book hauls with each other. This week I got a couple of nice things in the mail and some e-ARCs too. I’m continuing to keep my cool on Edelweiss and NetGalley, and really thinking about what I want to […]
I recently read and gushed about The Line by debut author J.D. Horn (you can read my five-star review here), and I was thrilled when J.D. agreed to do an interview for the blog! If you love stories with witches and a Southern gothic flare, then you’ll love The Line. And J.D. is generously offering […]
I just realized I need to make a new Waiting on Wednesday banner! Oops. I know you all thought you’d seen the last of my chandeliers, but no! Anyway, Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a great way to showcase books we’re excited to read. You can go over there […]
The Line (Witching Savannah #1) by J.D. Horn Genre: Adult Paranormal Publisher: 47North Release date: January 7 2014 Source: e-ARC from author Pages: 296 The nitty-gritty: Twisted family ties, complex relationships, lies and betrayals, and oh yeah. Witches and magic! Liquid fire coursed through my veins. I slid my hand over the pendant and looked […]
It’s finally here…release day for Mindee Arnett’s Avalon! I know by now everyone is most likely aware of this book, and today you can finally get your hands on a copy. I haven’t read it yet, but I have seen some glowing reviews around the blogosphere, so it’s definitely on my list to read. Today […]
Barcelona Shadows by Marc Pastor Translated from the Catalan by Mara Faye Lethem Genre: Adult Thriller Publisher: Pushkin Press Release date (U.S.): January 16 2014 Source: e-book from publisher Pages: 272 The nitty-gritty: Violent and sometimes shocking, with an unusual narrator, a brutal main character, but ultimately, a skillfully constructed story. Barcelona is an old […]
In the process of redesigning this blog, I’m also redoing my “follow” buttons. And I’m wondering, do I need a booklikes follow button? Here’s what I think. When Amazon took over Goodreads and changed some of their rules, a lot of bloggers joined booklikes and even cancelled their Goodreads accounts. I myself created a booklikes […]
Shadowplay (Pantomime #2) by Laura Lam Genre: Young adult fantasy Publisher: Strange Chemistry Release date: January 7 2014 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 400 The nitty-gritty: A beautifully realized world, a story filled with magic and illusion, and a unique main character on a journey of self-discovery. “In all these many years, we […]