• Ramblings

    Year end musings!

    It’s almost 2012! I know I don’t get to post random, talkative, rambling posts like this one anymore. Life in 2011 is/was whirlwind, crazy, and lots of fun. Now I’m looking forward to a new year with new prospects! Here are some things I learned about myself, and this blog in 2011: 1. Reading is not a chore, and it never should be. There was a period of time where I almost gave up on this blog. I was pushing myself too hard, taking on too many books, and it was making me crazy! So, I cut back. I started…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Happy Birthday to Me

    Media Type: Ebook Title: Happy Birthday to Me Author: Brian Rowe Publisher: CreateSpace Pages: Kindle; 175 Release Date: April 7, 2011 Source: Author ——————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Language ——————————— HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a good heartfelt storyline Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Seventeen-year-old Cameron Martin has a huge problem: he’s aging a whole year of his life with each passing day! High school is hard enough; imagine rapidly aging from seventeen to seventy in a matter of weeks, with no logical explanation,…

  • Ramblings

    Joining the 2012 Audio Book Challenge

    It’s almost the end of the year, and I’m tying up loose ends and getting ready for 2012! In that spirit, I’m setting myself up for the challenges I’ll be doing in the coming year. Added to the list now is Teresa’s Reading Corner and the 2012 Audio Book Challenge. The levels are: Flirting – Listen to 6 Audio Books Going Steady – Listen to 12 Audio Books Lover – Listen to 25 Audio Books Married – Listen to +++ Audio Books I’m going to stick with the Flirting level at this point, just to see how I do! One…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: The Printmaker’s Daughter

    Media Type: Print Book Title: The Printmaker’s Daughter Author: Katherine Govier Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: Paperback; 494 Release Date: November 22, 2011 Source: TLC Book Tours ———————————————– Genre: Historical Fiction HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy vivid storytelling and historical references. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N A lost voice of old Japan reclaims her rightful place in history in this breathtaking work of imagination and scholarship from award-winning and internationally acclaimed author Katherine Govier. In the evocative tale of 19th century Tokyo, The Printmaker’s Daughter delivers an enthralling tale of…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Mine

    Media Type: Print Book Title: Mine Author: Lin Sten Publisher: Create Space Pages: Paperback; 306 Release Date: May 6, 2010 Source: Author ————————————————- Intended Reading Group: Adult Genre: Science Fiction ————————————————- HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy hard core science fiction. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Selena Castillo publicly claims to be an extraterrestrial. Is it a joke, a delusion, a gimmick, or a reality? Tony Sturgess must believe that Selena’s claim is only a publicity stunt, or that she is insane, as he falls in love with her,…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Youth and Other Fictions

    Media Type: Ebook Title: Youth and Other Fictions Author: Jonathan M. Cook Publisher: Self-published Pages: Ebook; 319 Release Date: September 23, 2011 Source: Author ———————————————- Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Violence; Harsh Language ———————————————- HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are okay with tough issues and graphic violence. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Jonathan Cook’s debut novel looks at the horrors of a school shooting and its psychological effects on those involved. Told from two perspectives–one a student’s and one a teacher’s–the story reveals the inner concerns leading…

  • Ramblings

    Product Review: Juiceology

    Juiceology: All Natural Superjuice Every once in a while I’m approached to do a product review. In order to keep this blog from becoming filled with promotions, I only accept things I think I’ll genuinely enjoy and want to recommend. That being said, Juiceology was something that peaked my interest! Whole fruit juice in a ready to travel package? Yes please. After sampling the two flavors that you see above I can honestly say that I am ready for more! I was worried that the Blueberry Acai might be a little bitter, but the juice just the right mixture of sweet and tart.…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    A chat with author Jonathan Cook.

    Today I have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Cook, author of many popular books that now include the one I’ll be reviewing: Youth and Other Fictions. Jonathan Cook is an author who I greatly admire, mostly because he is willing to write about difficult subject matter that most others won’t touch. I’m proud to have him here today. Enjoy this look at the influences in his writing career, and make sure to check out his newest book! I was a solitary child, not out of misanthropy–that would come later–or that dreaded Only Child Syndrome, but out of a desire for…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Behind the scenes with Feyland: The Dark Realm

    On the blog today, we have Anthea Sharp! Anthea is the author of one of my favorite new books, Feyland: The Dark Realm. Truth be told, I’m in love with this book. A mixture of fantasy and technology, it’s an amazing and fresh new take on the genre. It’s definitely something I recommmend you pick up!In the meantime though, here’s a behind the scenes look at the inspiration Anthea used for her book. Enjoy, and make sure to check back tomorrow for my review! Thanks, Jessica, for having me here at Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile! To celebrate the release of my…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Take home a copy of Nightingale by David Farland!

    Dear readers, I have the best news for you!  Do you remember when I reviewed Nightingale and raved about how wonderful it was? If you don’t, you can check out my review and see for yourself. I still stand by the fact that it is an amazing addition to the Fantasy genre! Now a copy can be yours! Up for grabs is one enhanced copy of Nightingale for you, my dear readers! To enter, FILL OUT THIS FORM. Open to everyone. Giveaway ends December 23, 2011.