"Nothing else could have put me on the road again, not after eighteen years of being dragged all over creation. The road was Mama's perpetual escape clause for boyfriends, bill collectors or just boredom."
Romance = feelFantasy = imagineMystery = analyzeDrama = sympathizeDystopian = think
Which of your preferred genres holds a special place in your heart and why?
This Wednesday, I am totally crazy to try Girl Parts by John M. Cusick. Tell me it doesn't remind you of Weird Science (1985)?
So far the reviews are mixed, however I am really interested to
try something that sounds like it is geared towards male readers.
"At the mention of the local surfing spot, an image of moonlight on water floated into Lena's mind. Her eyes snapped open. She sat up, looking around her room. Her hoodie hung in the closet, and her sandals sat in the shoe rack, same as always. Was it all a dream? She slid her feet out from under the covers and examined them. There were grains of sand between her toes...Lena lay back down slowly. She didn't remember getting out of bed, or going downstairs, or unlocking the back door. All she remembered was the shock of finding herself on the beach."
Despite the fact that I do not usually read chick lit,I do love pink, tea, and fluffy white dogs.Isn't this cover totally precious?
Straightening up, she said, "Now, my dear, there'll be no falling apart here, then. Pass me the eggs, let's make the best duff-pudding we can."
While Wings dazzled me, Spells never quite took flight.If Wings was the mystery, Spells is the answers.Sure your questions get filled.Sure you finally get some time with her hot ex-boyfriend Tamani.But overall it lacked the intrigue of Wings.
Forgive me if you've seen this already but, I can not get over how beautiful the upcoming Lost Saint cover is. I adored The Dark Divine and can not wait for for the second installment. Bree officially has me wishing for Christmas in July. Hurry hurry hurry December!
Did you hear the news? My sweet pal Cherry (over at Cherry Mischievous) won the privilege to announce the title of the next Claire De Lune book! Click here for the reveal.
"The Rusty Ruins were the remains of an old city, a hulking reminder of back when there'd been way too many people, and everyone was incredibly stupid." - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
I found these kooky shelves this past weekend and just had to share them with you. They're brilliantly fun, whimsical, and totally make me think of the Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland. Check them out here.
You have won my gently used signed copy of this powerful book.In truth, I did a little dance when I drew your number.
Mozart's Blood by Louise Marley is currently FREE on Amazon for the Kindle. Historical Fiction with opera and vamps? Sweet, huh?
"An entire summer in Turkey alone with my father. When I first heard about the trip, I was so excited. I didn't sleep for two days. But now that I had logged the obligatory twenty hours of jet travel that it took to get to the Middle East and another week in Istanbul itself-the hot crowded capital of Turkey-I was having second thoughts."
My say: Paranormalcy is fun fun fun. No really! It is everything a YA paranormal should be; a light, exciting, edge-of-your-seat adventure with a side of love and romance. Evie has a hip laughable inner voice. She is cute, quirky, and obsessed with the color pink. In short, she rocks! She can kick butt, save the world, and steal the heart of a hottie shapeshifter.
"What friend can you call at four-thirty in the morning,to ask for refuge and a large kitchen?""The incident at our home had turned into a predawn block party. Welcome to the mountains."
I have one quick little question for you my darlings.When you comment on posts, do you prefer the comment boxembedded below the post or in a pop-up window?Thanks for chiming in. Happy Monday!
This happy Monday I am proud to announce the winners of my Deception contest: Dawn M. and {A}Musing Reviews
Pint-sized mysteries guaranteed to challenge my inner sleuth?Way cool!I may have to go back for this one.
This adorable little book isn't clicking with Mrs. Whimsy but desperately needs a reviewer. Will you be her superhero? If you are a US blogger interested in reviewing it, comment with your email address below. On August 9th, I will announce a winner and send it your way.
Goodreads blurb: "Arabella Dempsey’s dear friend Jane Austen warned her against teaching. But Miss Climpson’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies seems the perfect place for Arabella to claim her independence while keeping an eye on her younger sisters nearby. Just before Christmas, she accepts a position at the quiet girls’ school in Bath, expecting to face nothing more exciting than conducting the annual Christmas recital. She hardly imagines coming face to face with French aristocrats and international spies… "
Go to Cari's Book Blog. She interviewed Holly Cupala (author of Tell Me a Secret). So what makes this interview so grand? In the video Holly interviews her self. Seriously check it out. It is not only adorable, but Cari is giving away her ARC.
"I sighed. I hate the vamp jobs. They think they're so suave. It's not enough for them to slaughter and eat you like a zombie would. No, they want it to be all sexy, too. And trust me: vampires? Not. Sexy. I mean, sure, their glamours can be pretty hot, but the dry-as-bone corpse bodies shimmering underneath? Nothing attractive there."
Yackety-yak question:Which beverage do you prefer while reading? Coffee or tea? Hot or cold?
