Well folks, after a year of being around online, I have finally done it. I have finally convinced Ana to let me steal control of the blog and talk about all things ZOMBIES. For an entire week. THE GIDDINESS,…
Happy Sunday!!! This will be rather short because I am right now preparing myself for an ultra sekrit mission that Thea has given me that has to do with the last item in this stash *ninja* . New book…
Ready for another Lost Episode recap? This week I will be having a look at episode 4 of season 5 which aired on Feb 4th. Lost Season 5 – Episode 4: The Little Prince The episode opens and Kate…
After I first heard about this novel from the ladies over at Fantasy Debut, I immediately requested a review copy. The haunting premise–the obliteration of mankind due to a mysterious plague called The Despair, and creepy Collectors who steal…
7 Rated Books Book Reviews Giveaways
Book Review & Giveaway: The Suicide Collectors by David Oppegaard
Title: The Suicide Collectors Author: David Oppegaard Genre: Speculative Fiction, Literature, Post-Apocalypse Fiction Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Publication Date: December 2008 Hardcover: 304 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel. Why did I read this book: I first…
We woke up today to some very good news: we made the top 10 of the Preditors and Editors Review Sites of 2008! We simply could not believe our eyes when we saw the list and all we can…
Last month we had Graeme from Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review over to review Neil Gaiman’s first installment to his epic Sandman series, Preludes and Nocturnes. This month we decided to pick on ask Kristen over, who runs one of…
Title: In Her Name Author: Michael R. Hicks Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy/Romance Publisher: Imperial Guard Publishing Publishing Date: April 1, 2008 Paperback: 684 pages Stand Alone or Series: Stand Alone Why did we read this book: Michael Hicks contacted us back…
7 Rated Books Book Reviews Giveaways
Book Review & ARC Giveaway: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
Title: White Witch, Black Curse Author: Kim Harrison Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Eos Books (HarperCollins) Publication Date: February 2009 Hardcover: 512 pages Stand alone or series: Book 7 of the ongoing The Hollows (Rachel Morgan) books. These books must…
Another Sunday, another Stash: but you’d better fasten your seat belts because this week? It’s going to be crazy, fast and furious! This Week on The Book Smugglers: On Monday, Thea will review White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows,…
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!! And welcome to the first-ever SMUGGLERIFIC VALENTINE’S DAY GIVEAWAY: 7 BOOKS – 1 WINNER. Today we are giving away: MacGowan’s Ghost by Cindy Miles Coyote’s Mate by Lora Leigh Witch Heart by Anya Bast Star Bright…
Title: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn Author: Alison Goodman Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Viking Juvenile (Penguin) Publication Date: December 2008 Hardcover: 544 pages Stand alone or series: First book in a planned duology. Why did I read this book: Eon:…
Howdy! Today I will recap the third episode of season 5. (Eventually I will catch up I promise!) Lost Season 5 – Episode 3: Jughead The episode opens with Desmond running, desperately searching for someone…we find out he needs…
4 Rated Books Book Reviews Joint Review
Joint Review: Lament: The Faerie Queen’s Deception by Maggie Steifvater
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…
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.…
Title: Like No Other Lover Author: Julie Anne Long Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Avon Publishing Date: October 2008 Paperback: 384 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 2 in the Pennyroyal series but can be read as a stand- alone…
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.…
Hello there folks! Having a good Sunday? We have another winner to announce: SCANDAL Giveaway Winner: The lucky winner is: Lori!!! Congrats! Please send an email to: contact AT thebooksmugglers DOT com with your snail mail address, and we’ll…
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: Scandal Author: Carolyn Jewel Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Berkley Sensation Publishing Date: February 3, 2009 Paperback: 320 pages Stand Alone or Series: Stand Alone Why did I read this novel: I got one copy from Katiebabs who highly…
I am back! You may not have noticed that I was away because I am very, very spry like a ninja and Thea did a kick-ass job in holding the fort – thank you dude, you rock! – but…
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…