Happy August, everyone! July flew by and now summer is almost over:( I can’t believe my kids start school in TWO WEEKS! Yep, we go back to school early in these here parts…August is shaping up to be a busy month, plus my book club starts up again, so I have an additional book to […]
Under the Empyrean Sky by Chuck Wendig Genre: Young adult science fiction/dystopian Publisher: Amazon Children’s Publishing /Skyscape Release date: July 30 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 354 In a word: A unique farmland world ruled by corn, edgy characters that will surprise you with their emotional lives, a couple of big secrets […]
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 recently went to my very first San Diego Comic Con and had the best time ever! I got a bunch of books (you can read about my book […]
Desper Hollow by Elizabeth Massie Genre: Adult Horror Publisher: Apex Publications Release date: June 3 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 226 In a word: Deliverance with zombies! Good bloody fun combined with comedic timing, an authentic southern back-woods voice, and an unexpected hint of heart. Ain’t nothing else to do in Desper Hollow. Ain’t […]
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, and is a fun way to share our book acquisitions with other bloggers and readers. I can’t believe it’s been a week since I was at Comic Con! It was the most awesome thing I’ve done in a long time, and I had the opportunity to meet […]
I love Wednesdays! I just saw this cover revealed yesterday, and I’m excited to share it. Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share the books you’re “waiting” on. This week I can’t wait to read: Skulk by Rosie Best. Release date: October 1 2013 […]
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! I have just returned from an amazing five days at San Diego Comic Con, and I’m suffering a bit of let down. Yes, I’m happy to be back home and overjoyed to see my two dogs (oh, and my son and husband too!), […]
I’m very excited to be part of the Starglass Blog Tour, hosted by Shane at Itching For Books! You can read my review below, and keep reading, because you could win one of FIVE signed copies of Starglass! In this futuristic, outer space thriller, Terra has to decide between supporting the rebellion she believes in—and […]
Yes, I’m having ANOTHER giveaway! This is a crazy month. I’m not sure what possessed me to have so many giveaways, but I think this is the last one for a while (except for perhaps a Comic Con giveaway!). Anyway, I’m happy to be participating in the Second Annual Western Roundup Giveaway Hop hosted by […]
In the After (In the After #1) by Demitria Lunetta Genre: YA Dystopian Publisher: Harper Teen Release date: June 25 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via Edelweiss Pages: 400 In a word: a terrifying horror story, with two of the most interesting silent characters ever, beautifully written and perfectly paced. I’ve learned to live in […]