Title: Terminator Salvation Movie directed by MCG; screenplay by John D. Brancato and Michael Ferris; starring Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Moon Bloodgood Review: I think I speak for much of my generation when I say…
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Title: Compromised Author: Kate Noble Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Berkley Sensation Publishing date: Reprint edition – February 3, 2009. Paperback: 368 pages Stand Alone/ Series: Stand Alone Summary: Miss Gail Alton is not having a good day. Or a…
Title: The Black Act Author: Louise Bohmer Genre: Dark Fantasy, Horror Publisher: Lachesis Publishing Publishing Date: March 13, 2009 Paperback: 332 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel. Summary: (from LachesisPublishing.com) The history of a curse is fraught…
Title: Don’t Look Twice Author: Andrew Gross Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Suspense Publisher: William Morrow Publication Date: March 2009 Hardcover: 384 pages Stand alone or series: Book 2 following the main character, Lieutenant Ty Hauck; but can be read as…
Title: A Hint of Wicked Author: Jennifer Haymore Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Forever Publishing Date: May 26, 2009 Paperback: 432 pages Summary: CAUGHT BETWEEN DUTY AND DESIRE . . . Sophie, the Duchess of Calton, has finally moved on.…
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Joint Review: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith
Title: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Author: Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith Genre: Regency Romance, now with Ultra Zombie Mayhem! Publisher: Quirk Books Publication Date: April 2009 Paperback: 320 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel, derived from…
Title: Strange Angels Author: Lili St. Crow Genre: YA (Paranormal) Publisher: Razorbill Publishing Date: May 14, 2009 Paperback: 304 pages Stand Alone or series: First book in a planned series Summary: Dru Anderson has what her grandmother called “the…
Title: Always a Scoundrel Author: Suzanne Enoch Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Avon Publishing Date: April 28, 2009 Paperback: 384 pages Stand Alone or series: Book 3 in the Notorious Gentlemen series. It can be read as a stand alone…
Title: Diamond Star Author: Catherine Asaro Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Baen Books Publication Date: May 2009 Hardcover: 512 pages Stand alone or series: The most recent (13th!) book in the Skolian Saga, but arguably can be read as a…
Title: To Beguile a Beast Author: Elizabeth Hoyt Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Forever Publishing Date: May 1, 2009 Paperback:368 pages Stand Alone/Series: Book 3 in the Legend of the Four Soldiers series. It can be read as a stand…
Title: Starfinder Author: John Marco Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Steampunk Publisher: Daw Publication Date: May 2009 Hardcover: 400 pages Stand alone or series: Can be read on its own; the first book of the planned Skylord series. Why did…
Title: Silent in the Sanctuary Author: Deanna Raybourn Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance-ish Publisher:Mira Publication Date: January 2008 Paperback: 560 pages Stand alone or series: Book 2 in the ongoing Lady Julia Grey series. Why did I read this…
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Book Review and Giveaway: Keeper of Light and Dust by Natasha Mostert
Title: Keeper of Light and Dust Author: Natasha Mostert Genre: Speculative Fiction Publisher: Dutton Adult Publication Date: April 2009 Hardcover: 310 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel. Why did I read this book: We were contacted by…
Title: The Name of the Wind – The Kingkiller Chronicle, Day One Author: Patrick Rothfuss Genre: Fantasy Publisher: DAW Publishing Date: First edition, 2007. Paperback: 672 pages Stand Alone or series: book one the Kingkiller Chronicle’ trilogy. Summary: I…
Title: X-Men Origins: Wolverine Movie directed by Gavin Hood; screenplay by David Benioff and Skip Woods; starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Shreiber, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, Will I Am, Dominic Mognahan and Kevin Durand. The first…
Title: The Laurentine Spy Author: Emily Gee Genre: Officially, Dark Fantasy but it has a LOT of romance. Publisher: Solaris Publishing Date: April 28, 2009 Paperback: 416 pages Stand Alone or series: Stand alone Summary: The Corhonase citadel is…
Title: The Trouble With Demons Author: Lisa Shearin Genre: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy Publisher: Ace Books Publication Date: April 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 3 in the ongoing Raine Benares series. Why did I…
Title: Dayhunter Author: Jocelynn Drake Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Eos Publishing Date: April 28th 2009 Paperback: 368 pages Stand alone or series: book 2 in the Dark Days series Why did I read the book: I read and reviewed…
Title: The Secret Wedding Author: Jo Beverley Genre: Historical Romance (Georgian) Publisher:Signet Publishing Date: April 7th 2009 Paperback:432 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book two in the Secrets trilogy. All the books in the series can be read alone…
Another month, another dare. Every month we dare a book blogger to read a book that is outside their comfort zone and invite them to post their reviews or thoughts here. This time, the victim guest is Jessica who…
Title: Fragile Eternity Author: Melissa Marr Genre: Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy/Urban Fantasy Publisher: Harper Collins Publishing Date: April 2009 Hardcover: 400 pages Stand Alone/ Series: Book 3 in the Wicked Lovely series but also the direct sequel to…
Title: The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers Author: Genre: Paranormal Romance Publisher: Love Spell Publishing Date: April 28, 2009 Paperback: 336 pages Stand Alone/ Series: Second book in the Demon Slayer series. Why did I read the book: I…
Title: Magic Strikes Author: Ilona Andrews Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Ace Publication Date: April 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages Stand alone or series: Book 3 of the Kate Daniels series. Why did I read this book: I liked…
Title: The Magicians and Mrs. Quent Author: Galen Beckett Genre: Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Regency & Gothic Romance (yes, it is ALL of these things at once) Publisher: Bantam Spectra Publication Date: July 2008 Hardcover: 512 Pages Stand alone or…
Title: The Painted Man (UK) / The Warded Man (US) Author: Peter V. Brett Genre: Fantasy Publisher: HarperVoyager (UK) / Del Rey (US) Publishing Date: April 2, 2009 (UK) / March 10, 2009 (US) Paperback560 pages (UK) / Hardcover:…