Monday, September 30, 2013

Author Interview: Kami Garcia


For more information regarding YALLFest, be sure to check out their website. If you can get yourself to Charleston on Saturday, November 9th, it is sure to be an event not to be missed!


Today's interview is with the A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Kami Garcia!! Her new series,
Legion, debuts with Unbreakable TOMORROW (October 1st)!!! Who already has it preordered? Be sure to check out her website and her Tumblr page as well.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Boundless by Cynthia Hand

Boundless
By Cynthia Hand
ISBN: 9780061996207
Publication Date: January 22, 2013
Reviewed from: borrowed copy from my library





Disclaimer:

What a gut wrenching ending to book two, Hallowed. This review will contain spoilers so if you have not read either Unearthly or especially Hallowed, continue at your own risk.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Author Interview: Veronica Rossi




Have you heard of YALLFEST? If you have not, than I really encourage you to pop over to their site to learn more about this AMAZING event happening on Saturday, November 9 in Charleston, SC. I only wish I lived closer so I could attend but instead, I am helping to spread the word about it!

Today I am so thrilled to be highlighting the amazing Veronica Rossi! Her amazing Under the Never Sky trilogy will be coming to a close in January--hard to believe!! Be sure to check out her amazing Tumblr blog--I am blown away by it, and her GoodReads page to learn more about her books.



Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Author Interview with Ransom Riggs


Have you heard of YALLFEST? If you have not, than I really encourage you to pop over to their site to learn more about this AMAZING event happening on Saturday, November 9 in Charleston, SC. I only wish I lived closer so I could attend but instead, I am helping to spread the word about it!

Today I am thrilled that YALLFest's featured author is Ransom Riggs. He has an amazing Tumblr page--so go check it out if you have not before. I am for one really excited that the sequel to Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children--Hollow City-- is available on January 14. If you have not read Peculiar Children then you are missing out! 


Q1: What one thing do you need to have when you write?
Silence. My noise-cancelling headphones have become almost essential.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Top Ten Tuesday: Sequels!

 
A weekly meme hosted by The Broke and The Bookish, we answer the weekly prompt then visit others who have as well. Come have fun with us, meet new friends and discover new-to-you blogs and books!

I love a standalone book but I admit I am a series lover too. There are times when I just do not want to let the characters go and still want to live vicariously in their world. Here are sequels that are standing out in mind as being favorites:

 

Monday, September 23, 2013

Author Interview: Rainbow Rowell




Have you heard of YALLFEST? If you have not, than I really encourage you to pop over to their site to learn more about this AMAZING event happening on Saturday, November 9 in Charleston, SC. I only wish I lived closer so I could attend but instead, I am helping to spread the word about it!


Today's feature author is Rainbow Rowell!! I am beyond excited to be highlighting this interview on my blog. I am sure most of you have read that there has been attempts at removing her amazing book--Eleanor & Park from the shelf at a school library in Minnesota. Today's interview is not about that, but a celebration of her and her writing! I know for one, I cannot begin to say how much I appreciate and love Ms. Rowell. I hope to have the pleasure of meeting her someday! One last thing before we get to the interview--be sure to check out Ms. Rowell's website--I just love it!! 




Q1: What one thing do you need to have when you write?

Lip balm.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Let's Talk About It...A Topic Near and Dear to My Heart...




This is the start of Banned Books Week in libraries across the country. It is a time to raise awareness of the topic, to educate ourselves and other about the phenomenon and to celebrate books. 

Everyone take a moment to look and/or think about the books around your house. How many of those books do think have been censored? Chances are, more than you think. 

If you are like me and have anything written by John Green, Sarah Dessen, Laurie Halse Anderson, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Twilight, Hunger Games, a version of The Bible, or classics such as To Kill a  MockingbirdThe Catcher in the Rye, Tom Sawyer, or Wizard of Oz...or maybe picture books such as Where the Wild Things Are, And Tango Makes Three or Where's Waldo, then you are in possession of a book that has been banned/censored somewhere in this country or world.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Author Interview: Sean Williams



Have you heard of YALLFEST?  If you have not, than I really encourage you to pop over to their site to learn more about this AMAZING event happening on Saturday, November 9 in Charleston, SC. I only wish I lived closer so I could attend but instead, I am helping to spread the word about it!

Today's featured author is Sean Williams. Having written almost forty books now, fans of science fiction or fantasy will find something within his book list that would appeal. Be sure to visit his website or check out the author page on GoodReads for his complete listing. With his newest title coming out on November 5, Twinmaker is sure to be on my reading list later this fall. 


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday: Love a Little Sideways by Shannon Stacey


Hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, join us as we highlight titles we are looking forward reading.

This week I am highlight an adult contemporary romance:

Love a Little Sideways
By Shannon Stacey
ISBN: 97800373779192
Publication Date: November 26, 2013




Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Top Ten Tuesday: Fall Titles I'm Anticipating

 
A weekly meme hosted by The Broke and The Bookish, we answer the weekly prompt then visit others who have as well. Come have fun with us, meet new friends and discover new-to-you blogs and books!

Today we are discussing our Top Ten books we are looking forward to reading this fall. These can be new releases or they can be ones that have been burning a spot on your TBR reading list. Here are my most anticipated fall reads:

  

Monday, September 16, 2013

Hallowed by Cynthia Hand

Hallowed
By Cynthia Hand 
ISBN: 9780061996184
Publication Date: January 17, 2012
Reviewed from: a borrowed copy from the library






Author Interview: CJ Lyons



Have you heard of YALLFEST?  If you have not, than I really encourage you to pop over to their site to learn more about this AMAZING event happening on Saturday, November 9 in Charleston, SC. I only wish I lived closer so I could attend but instead, I am helping to spread the word about it!


Today's featured author is CJ Lyons. Ms. Lyons is a New York Times Bestselling author and has her first young adult novel Broken coming out November 5th. You can also take a gander at her website to learn more about her other titles, about her and more. 


Sunday, September 15, 2013

I Married the Duke by Katherine Ashe

I Married the Duke
By Katharine Ashe

ISBN: 9780062229816
Publication Date: August 27, 2013
Reviewed from: an eARC provided by Harper Collins—thank you!








Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Lauren Oliver Author Interview for YALLFEST



Have you heard of YALLFEST?  If you have not, than I really encourage you to pop over to their site to learn more about this AMAZING event happening on Saturday, November 9 in Charleston, SC. I only wish I lived closer so I could attend but instead, I am helping to spread the word about it!

Today, I am beyond thrilled to be sharing an interview with the spectacular Lauren Oliver. Taking a look at her GoodReads page, you will find so many wonderful titles to read. This past March, the highly anticipated Requiem debuted. I know I am looking forward to reading Panic as well in the upcoming months. Without further ado, here is the interview:



Q1: What one thing do you need to have when you write?
Coffee!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Respite


Happy Fall!

So you may have realized that I have been a bit lacking on posts recently. I took a much needed respite from posting to get the school year here in Michigan underway. I had a hectic August and needed a bit of a breather until after my daughter's birthday on Saturday. I hope to be back into full swing starting next week but be watching for a few posts the rest of this week. 

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