Title: Lament: The Faerie Queen’s Deception Author: Maggie Steifvater Genre: Romantic Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD. Publication Date: October 2008 Trade Paperback: 336 pages Stand alone or series: First book in a new fantasy series by debut…
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A big thank you to everyone that commented and entered the contest! We’re stoked that you all loved our very first in-person interview with Patricia Briggs, and we hope you all enjoy her work as much as we do.…
Since this is a pretty big event, we are bringing you the interview in two parts. Continuing from where we left off yesterday, we give you the conclusion of our interview with Patricia Briggs! Remember, we are also giving…
Patricia (“Patty”) Briggs is a writer that needs no introduction. Author of traditional fantasy novels, Patty turned her skills to the growing Urban Fantasy genre back in 2006 and started a little series about a shapeshifting mechanic named Mercy.…
Carrie Vaughn, bestselling author of the Kitty Norville books, is on Grand Central Publishing’s Blog Talk Radio Channel! Today at 11:30 AM PST, Carrie will be taking calls and answering your questions–you know, Kitty Norville style. Dial in to…
Title: Undone Author: Rachel Caine Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Roc Publication Date: February 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 1 in the new Outcast Season series, but set in the same universe and overlapping…
Since we didn’t really do one of these on Sunday (Superbowl, lo siento!), and since it’s release day, we’re having a mini-stash. Here’s a few upcoming books for February that we are excited for, as well as some giveaway…
We’ve been tagged! This time, it’s by Zara over at Sucker Love Reviews. Here’s the deal: create a list of your top 10 all-time favorite television couples, tag five other bloggers, and pass it on. Easy-peazy lemon-squeezy. So, without…
Title: Little Brother Author: Cory Doctorow Genre: Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Techno-Thriller Publisher: Tor Teen Publication Date: April 2008 Hardcover: 384 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel Why did I read this book: The impressive author blurbs…
Happy Superbowl Sunday! Another stash awaits, if you can step away from the hi-definition TV, barbecued deliciousness and cold beer for a second… BONE CROSSED Giveaway Winner Winner winner, chicken dinner (I apologize profusely for using the annoying 21…
Title: Bone Crossed Author: Patricia Briggs Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Ace Books (Penguin) Publication Date: February 2008 Hardcover: 320 pages Stand alone or series: Book 4 in the ongoing Mercy Thompson series. Why did I read this book: The…
Last month we had Marg over to review Stephen King’s It. This month’s victim? The unsuspecting Graeme from Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review! After Graeme admitted to us that he had never read Neil Gaiman’s epic Sandman comics, we had…
Title: The Inferior Author: Peadar O’Guilin Genre: Science Fiction-Fantasy, Dystopian, Young Adult Publisher: David Fickling Books Publication Date: June 2008 Hardcover: 448 pages Stand alone or series: The first novel in a planned trilogy. Why did I read this…
Another Sunday, another stash! (No football though) News, News, News We have just learned that Joel Sutherland and Mike Stone have BOTH made the preliminary ballot for the Bram Stoker Award!!!!!! Joel’s debut novel Frozen Blood (our review HERE;…
As a girl that likes to occasionally play video games (I have a gamecube, an OG Xbox, a 360, and a Wii), sometimes I just want to kick back with a badass female character. Preferably a character that doesn’t…
Title: Impossible Author: Nancy Werlin Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: Dial Books (Penguin) Publication Date: September 2008 Hardcover: 384 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel. Why did I read this book: I had been eying this book…
January means the return of all good things–and LOST is back tonight!!!!!!!! Tonight at 9/8 central is a two-hour premiere (not counting that stupid clip show, which begins at 8/7c if you’re interested) with episodes titled “Because You Left”…
Title: The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking 1) Author: Patrick Ness Genre: Speculative Fiction (Horror/Science Fiction), Young Adult Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication Date: September 2008 Hardcover: 492 pages Stand alone or series: Book one of the Chaos…
Ahoy mateys! Another Sunday, which means our Manga Appreciation Week has finally come to a close…but fear not! Sunday also means another Stash! (and football) First things first–we be handing out the booty to one lucky buccaneer! The winner…
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Manga Appreciation Week: Chat & Giveaway with Chandra Rooney
A few months back, Karen Mahoney emailed us with the news that her Critique Partner and friend Chandra Rooney was coming out with her debut book, a novelization of the popular Tarot Cafe manhwa. Would we be game to…
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Manga Appreciation Week: Joint Review – The Tarot Cafe – The Wild Hunt by Chandra Rooney
Title: The Tarot Cafe -The Wild Hunt Author: Chandra Rooney Genre: Light Novel, Manhwa, Romance, Fantasy Publisher: TokyoPop Publication Date: January 2009 Paperback: 240 pages Stand Alone or Series: First spinoff novelization based on the popular Tarot Cafe manhwa…
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Manga Appreciation Week: Book Review – Goth by Otsuichi
Title: Goth Author: Otsuichi (Otsu-ichi) Genre: Horror, Light Novel, Short Fiction Publisher: TokyoPop Publication Date: October 2008 Paperback: 240 pages Stand Alone or Series: A stand alone collection of six connected short stories involving two high school students. The…
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Manga Appreciation Week: Book Review – Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba
Title: Death Note (Vol. 1) Author: Written by Tsugumi Ohba; Illustrated by Takeshi Obata Genre: Manga Publisher: Viz Media LLC; Shonen Jump Advance Graphic Novel Edition Publication Date: October 2005 Paperback: 200 pages Stand Alone or Series: First volume…
Since a big production house horror movie is out this weekend (The Unborn) with another big budget horror flick out later this month (The Uninvited)… For This Week’s Ponderings: Which Scary Little Kid Freaks You Out The Most? Anne…
Title: The Adoration of Jenna Fox Author: Mary E. Pearson Genre: Young Adult, Speculative Fiction Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Publication Date: April 29, 2008 Hardcover: 272 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel Summary: (from amazon.com) Who…