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Book Picks with Cole Gibsen, author of KATANA
Today on the blog we have Cole Gibsen, author of Katana. Now it might just be the amazing cover, or the fact that this girl looks fierce, but I’m in love with wanting to read this book! Cole has stopped by to share some of Gimhae Kim’s book picks. I’ll give you an inticement in the form of a book synopsis and then give the floor to Cole! Enjoy! Rileigh Martin would love to believe that adrenaline had given her the uncanny courage and strength to fend off three muggers. But it doesn’t explain her dreams of 15th-century Japan, the…
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Book Review: Fractured Light
Media Type: Ebook Title: Fractured Light Author: Rachel McClellan Publisher: Sweetwater Books Pages: Hardcover; 312 Release Date: February 8, 2012 Source: Publisher / Teen Book Scene —————————————- Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence —————————————- HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers looking for something paranormal, even though this looks like a Fantasy book. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Llona Reese is used to living on the run. After the Vykens killed her parents, she knew they would eventually come for her too. But she never felt ready to face them—until…
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And…Discuss: Spoilers in Reviews
Hi everyone! Welcome to my new sometimes post, that throws a topic out for you all to discuss. I’ll post it whenever something is on my mind, shoot my mouth off about my opinion, and then leave the floor open for you. (Yes, I’m channeling some Coffee Talk. “Grape Nuts – It contains neither grapes, nor nuts. Discuss.”) Anyway, this week’s topic is… SPOILERS IN REVIEWS Here’s my take on the matter. As a general rule they drive me nuts. This is one of the reasons I don’t read any reviews of books that I plan on reading, before I…
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Book Review: The Blood Lie
Media Type: Print Book Title: The Blood Lie Author: Shirley Reva Vernick Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press Pages: Hardcover; 141 Release Date: October 4, 2011 Source: The Teen Book Scene ———————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence ———————————– HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy very realistic historical fiction novels. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N September 22, 1928, Massena, New York. Jack Pool’s sixteenth birthday. He’s been restless lately, especially during this season of more-times-at-the-synagogue than you can shake a stick at. If it wasn’t Rosh Hashanah, then…
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Gina Damico shares her favorite childhood books, plus a CROAK prize pack!
Bringing a little of the dark and macabre to the blog today is Gina Damico, author of Croak. This was a book that caught my eye straight away! After all, who doesn’t want to reap the benefits of a good book? Okay, bad pun. I know. Read on.
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Jennifer Archer: “A Poet Is A Nightingale…” plus a giveaway!
Huge thanks to Jennifer Archer for this original guest post! “A POET IS A NIGHTINGALE . . . ” by Jennifer Archer In my novel, THROUGH HER EYES, which was released last year by Harper Teen, Tansy and her family move to tiny Cedar Canyon, Texas and into an old house at the edge of town. From the Cedar Canyon residents she meets, Tansy soon hears about a seventeen-year-old boy named Henry who lived in the same house in the 1930’s. Henry has become a local legend – it’s believed that he took his own life by jumping from a…
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Graphic Novel Review: Spontaneous
Title: Spontaneous Author: Joe Harris Illustrator: Brett Weldele Publisher: Oni Press Pages: Hardcover; 144 Release Date: February 22, 2012 Source: NetGalley Phenomenon, conspiracy, or delusion? “Kelvin” Melvin Reyes was only three years old when Spontaneous Human Combustion took his father from him. He”s since devoted his life to exploring the mystery behind the phenomenon, searching for a pattern and predictors that he might save others from that same fiery fate. But the closer he gets to his goal, the further things lead down a well of secrets, horrors, and terrible truths. Is SHC real? And, if so, can it be…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (Mar 12)
Thank you to Book Journey for hosting! Click the button to join in! A pretty good week of reading! I had a varied set of books to read, so I wasn’t bored, and my enjoyment of them was across the board. Hopefully you’ll find something to add to your TBR list amongst these babies! This Week’s Reviews: Fair Coin by E.C. Meyers (5/5) Review – Loved this one! Original and awesome. God’s Eye by A.J. Scudiere (3/5) Review – Paranormal romance with a twist. Kylie Jean: Dancing Queen (4/5) Review – Really cute story! Perfect for the ballerinas in your life. Here by Denise Grover…
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Book Review: Here
Media Type: Ebook Title: Here Author: Denise Grover Swank Publisher: Self-published Pages: Paperback; 350 Release Date: November 11, 2011 Source: The Teen Book Scene ————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence ————————————— HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for an interesting mix of mystery, science fiction, and romance. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Sixteen year old Julia Phillips buries herself in guilt after killing her best friend Monica in a car accident. Julia awoke in the hospital with a broken leg, a new talent for…
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Children’s Book Review: Kylie Jean: Dancing Queen
Media Type: Ebook Title: Kylie Jean: Dancing Queen * Series: Kylie Jean Author: Marci Peschke Illustrator: Tuesday Mourning Publisher: Picture Window Books Pages: Paperback; 112 Release Date: January 1, 2012 Source: NetGalley —————————————- Recommended to: Girls who love reading about girlish topics! Difficulty Level: Just before the Middle Grade mark. A chapter book, but with less words per page and more explanations. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Kylie Jean wants to dance the main role in Swan Lake. Kylie Jean: Dancing Queen is part of a larger series, all focusing on Kylie Jean’s character. By…