• Ramblings

    Everlasting Summer Swap!

    Hi everyone! It’s about that time again.  Time to share the love, and host a swap! If you’ve never participated in one of these, make sure to check out the General Guidelines post first.  Ah Summer… It’s one of the most gorgeous times of the year, and yet it seems to fly by so fast. I’d love nothing for than an everlasting summer. More time to swim, wear those sandals I totally love, and show off my tan. That’s the theme of this swap! Let’s get started! ON TO THE DETAILS: This swap’s theme is EVERLASTING SUMMER, so you’ll want…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    Books to Watch

    Books to Watch is a feature here on Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile, dedicated to books that you should totally have on your reading list!  Running roughly once a month, I spotlight two books. One that is already out for your reading enjoyment, and the other a book that is upcoming very soon. Check below for previous editions! ********** May 2013 – Jack Blank Series by Matt Myklusch and Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas January 2013 – Fire Baptized by Kenya Wright and Graveyard Child by M.L.N. Hanover November 2012 – Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech and Shadow Breakers by Daniel…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Stitch

    Media Type: Ebook Title: Stitch    *Series: Stitch Trilogy #1 Author: Samantha Durante Publisher: Self-published Pages: Paperback; 314 Release Date: August 1, 2012 Source: Author ——————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Nothing of Note ——————————————— HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers looking for a unique read that blends the science fiction, dystopian fiction and elements of the paranormal. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Her heart races, her muscles coil, and every impulse in Alessa’s body screams at her to run… but yet she’s powerless to move. Still struggling to…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    An Interview with Mary Casanova and your chance to win!

    Today Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile is pleased to welcome Mary Casanova! Mary’s work spans from YA to Children’s picture books. In other words, this is one talented lady. Today she is here to promote her newest book, Frozen. I wrote a review of this book yesterday and I can honestly tell you that it is a gorgeously written historical fiction novel. Well worth the add to your TBR! I’ll let Mary have the floor now, and share her interview answers. Don’t forget to check out the giveaway too! ******************** 1) Hello Mary, and welcome! Let’s start with something fun. If you…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Frozen

    Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Frozen Author: Mary Casanova Publisher: University of Minnesota Press Pages: Hardcover; 264 Release Date: September 1, 2012 Source: NetGalley ——————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Nothing of note ——————————————— HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy Historical Fiction with vivid characters and story line. Add it: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Sixteen-year-old Sadie Rose hasn’t said a word in eleven years—ever since the day she was found lying in a snowbank during a howling storm. Like her voice, her memories of her mother and what happened…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: What the Heck Dec?!

    Media Type: Print Book Title: What the Heck, Dec?! Author: Elizabeth Dudak Publisher: Orange Hat Publishing Pages: Paperback; 264 Release Date: March 29, 2012 Source: Author ———————————— Genre: Romance / Contemporary HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a good, quirky romance with great characters. Add it: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N / Book Depository Marti Karnawski is waiting in the front office of Noteah Middle School trying to land first her teaching position, not a man. Yet one casual glance at Declan Reed – the school’s droolicious social worker with bad boy…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    Coming Soon on HDB… (8/26/12)

    Hello again and happy new week to you all! It’s that time again. Time to see what is coming up this week, and get you excited for the goodies that are in store! Let’s do it! ********** MONDAY On Monday it’s all about Elizabeth Dudak and What the Heck, Dec?! in the form of a review. Yes, yes I know I meant to review this ages ago. I can’t wait to share with you how sweet and fun this book really is! TUESDAY Tuesday brings a review of Frozen by Mary Casanova. I wish I had the words to describe this book…

  • Book Reviews

    Audio Book Review: Girl of Nightmares

    Media Type: Audio Book Title: Girl of Nightmares    *Series: Anna #2 Author: Kendare Blake Narrator: August Ross Publisher: Audio GO Format: MP3 CD Duration: 10 hours and 3 minutes Source: Audio Go ————————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Violence; Swearing ————————————– HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N It’s been months since the ghost of Anna Korlov opened a door to Hell in her basement and disappeared into it, but ghost-hunter Cas Lowood can’t move on. His friends remind him that Anna sacrificed herself so that Cas could…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Pushing The Limits

    Media Type: Print Book Title: Pushing The Limits Author: Katie McGarry Publisher: Harlequin Teen Pages: Hardcover; 384 Release Date: July 31, 2012 Source: Publisher —————————————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Drug use; Swearing; Violence —————————————————– HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love a contemporary read with a lot of heart, and a lot of grit. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with “freaky” scars on her arms. Even Echo can’t…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    Books to Watch! (8/22/12)

    Welcome to the first ever edition of BOOKS TO WATCH! In this post I’ll share with you two books that I am loving and think that you should keep your eyes on! One that’s already out, and one that’s coming up. It’s all about the bookish love. Away we go! ******************** OUT NOW Mary Lindsey’s Shattered Souls is one of my favorite books of last year! It’s a compelling read with just the right mixture of romance and action. A must read for sure! You can find my review here. A thrilling debut story of death, love, destiny and danger Lenzi hears…