Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!—————— HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!I've been good and haven't bought any books, so unfortunately...
To celebrate the release of THROUGH THE DARK: A Darkest Minds Collection by Alexandra Bracken (Released October 6th), Disney-hyperion is offering a copy to one lucky winner!Here's more about the book:This collection of thrilling--and utterly heartbreaking--novellas set in the in the world of the Darkest Minds is an absolute must-have for fans of the New York Times best-selling trilogy.Don't miss this breathtaking collection of stories set in the...
This was a really good book! I will admit, I was a little skeptical to read "ghost" in the book description, but A Magic Dark & Bright totally proved me wrong. There's a well-developed plot beyond "ghost story" and fantastic 3-dimensional character development. Even the setting is rich!The book kicks off at the start of summer in Asylum, PA. Amelia is navigating a new normal after the death of her brother a year prior, and her parents' divorce soon after. Now a new boy has moved in next door, and she can't help but be attracted to him, even...
Almost a hundred years before there was a Ned Stark or Robert Baratheon, a simple hedge knight and his squire made their way through the Seven Kingdoms. Their encounters with the high born and commoners alike left their mark on the land as well as this unlikely pair.The Tales of Dunk and Egg, as they are most commonly known among fans of A Song of Ice and Fire series from George R. R. Martin, chronicle these events in a way that only Mr. Martin...
This book is brilliant. I was a little hesitant at first because of its unconventional format but once you get the hang of it, it's amazing. ILLUMINAE is a very original take on space exploration, especially since it's a story that's not told in prose, but in a collection of transcripts, reports, messages and various visual aids. You would think the plot would be difficult to follow, but on the contrary, it's actually very easy to...
Amie Kaufman, epidemic, Jay Kristoff, Knopf Books for Young Readers, military, Purchased, Review, sci-fi, Science Fiction, Space, The Illuminae Files, young adult
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!—————— Hello all! It seems like it's been a little while since my last turn...
The book's synopsis opens with "Princess Marie-Victoria, heir to the Lily Throne, and Aelwyn Myrddn, bastard daughter of the Mage of England, grew up together. But who will rule, and who will serve?" Y'all, let me tell you that this book is so much richer than that! I have a habit of jumping into books "sight unseen" (without reading the synopsis), and I'm so glad I did that with this book. From that opening line,...
Disney-Hyperion, Edelweiss, Fantasy amp; Magic, Historical, Historical Romance, Love amp; Romance, Magic, Melissa de la Cruz, Review, Thr Ring and the Crown, YA, young adult
When Sarah Piper accepted employment with Alistair Gellis, she could not have realized what that what entail. Sure, he was up front about his ghost hunting but, could Sarah believe she would be part of a story like those told around a camp fire? Just how does Mr. Gellis expect Piper to be of assistance in this unique ghost hunting endeavor?Those are some of the questions we start out with in The Haunting of Maddie Clare by...
Honestly, I don't read many graphic novels or comic books, so I'm probably not the best reviewer for this book. However, since Nimona exceeded my expectations, I decided to share my thoughts on this surprisingly funny and charming story. In my opinion, the actual story line was original and the characters were well developed for a graphic novel.Nimona is a shapeshifting supervillain who imposes her services on Lord Ballister Blackheart...
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!—————— Happy weekend everyone! A quick visit to my local library this week and...
Before I start, let me warn you that Lair of Dreams is the 2nd installment in the Diviners series by Libba Bray. If you haven't read The Diviners, you may want to start there.Now, let me tell you that Lair of Dreams is definitely one of the top books I've read in 2015, if not the top book! It's positutely the elephant's eyebrows! You see, the characters are very young adults in the grandest of ages, the roaring '20s. They...
1920s, diviners, Friendship, Historical, Horror amp; Ghost Stories, Libba Bray, Library, Listening Library, Review, The Diviners, young adult
At a time when women had not yet gotten the right to vote, Dr. Eliza Jekyll is a woman trying to make a career in a field that is not always taken seriously when performed by men. On top of that, she has to deal with Lizzie Hyde, the Royal Society and her mysterious benefactor.The Diabolical Miss Hyde: Electric Empire Series #1 by Viola Carr is a more unique telling of the old tale by Robert Louis Stevenson. The change in gender of the...
I just finished reading Killshot by Aria Michaels, and it was fantastic! You can read my review HERE. And here's a teaser quote from the book (just try to resist that)! When I am not writing, I spend the vast majority of my time swirling about in what I lovingly refer to as "the blender." You see, in addition to being an indie author, an artist, and an entrepreneur I am also a busy mother of six...six BOYS, ages 14, 12, 8, 8,...
This book is definitely original. I guess when you combine a master of Fantasy with a master of Sci-fi you're bound to get something amazing. True enough, I've never read anything by Baxter so this was a good way to introduce me to his work. I've read one book by Pratchett, which happens to be another collaboration with one of my favourite authors, Neil Gaiman. In my opinion, Baxter plus Pratchett equals creative genius. That being said, I don't...
evolution, Fantasy, Library, parallel universes, parallels, Random House, Review, sci-fi, Science Fiction, Stephen Baxter, Terry Pratchett, The Long Earth, Transworld
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!——————This time around, I have collected a variety of books that I loved and some that...
*This post is sponsored by Steve Marks* *Mature content links are in this post*Soapboxing is our platform for talking about books and book-related topics that matter to us. Soapboxing posts may be rants, they may highlight awesome or terrifying trends, or they might tackle bookish issues on our minds… The content will vary but the posts will (hopefully) never be boring!--------------------It's been a long time since we last hosted a Soapboxing post...
If you're looking for a book that has it all, this is it. It's YA, which I love, and there's a mystery for the teens to solve and overcome. There's almost a feeling of a quest of sorts, and a definite dystopian feel. While you won't love every character the same way, you'll definitely agree that they are very real and very brave.This is one of those books that I loved reading so much, I'm not sure I can do it justice in this review!...
The case of Fred brings up a good question: If an accountant turns into a vampire would anybody notice? I mean somebody who doesn't go out during the day with a pallid complexion and their social life is dominated by business could describe either if you think about it. The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hays is a truly unique take on a popular Urban Fantasy subject. From...
There's something gripping and tantalizing about this series. Even if it's not amazing literature, and even if the story isn't all that original, there's something that keeps me coming back for more. The author couldn't finish this series in three books, like it was originally made out to be. She continued her story by reintroducing us to her world, 20 years after the third book ended. Illéa has changed but nothing much is different. Even though...
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!If you want to find out more about Stacking The Shelves, please visit the official launch page!—————— Hey Guys!Another small week for me book wise. I got a review copy of Six...
Breaking Dawn is one of those books where I really feel like I got my money's worth (and more, honestly), if that makes sense. It is one long book, but for fans of the Twilight Saga, it might still not be quite enough.I could talk for days about the plot- there's a LOT there. Stephenie Meyer probably could have split Breaking Dawn into two or three books, and Twilight fans would have bought them all. Kudos to Meyer for letting us have it all in one package! I don't want to spoil anything, though. I managed to...
Brown Books for Young Readers, Library, Listening Library, Little, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Review, Stephenie Meyer, Twilight Saga, vampires, werewolves, young adult, Zombie
