katie | April 29, 2009
JR Ward fans rejoice: the wait is finally over and Rehvenge’s book is finally on the bookshelves. The author of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series has made the jump to hardcover, not a surprise from her loyal, and cultish, followers. Four months after the events of Phury’s book (Lover Enshrined), we see Rehvenge living his [...]
katie | April 28, 2009
Holy cow there are a bunch of new releases this week in the paranormal romance/fantasy genre. I’ve added many new authors to the list so go out and try these newcomers. Darkest Power (The Awakening #2) — Kelley Armstrong Eternal Cravings (Gods of Night #2) — Nina Bangs Sins and Shadows — Lyn Benedict Eve [...]
katie | April 26, 2009
The second book of the Cat Star Chronicles follows the story of Leo and Tisana. Tisana is the local healer and witch for a small community and one of the locals brings her his new, but very ill, slave. She was given one month to nurse the slave back to health. In that month, she [...]
katie | April 24, 2009
I picked up this, the first book in the Cat Star Chronicles, on a whim. Unfortunately, I bought all three of the books in the series. Set in the future where space travel is common, Jacinth, or Jack, has been looking for her kidnapped younger sister Ranata for six years. Jack is close to finding [...]
katie | April 22, 2009
I have been anxiously awaiting the next Dresden Files book. My husband, who is a fan of the series, decides to read the book before me. Such a travesty! Here I am, watching him read Harry Dresden and I am being denied the pleasure for an extra couple of days. I think all the suspense [...]
katie | April 20, 2009
A local bookstore touted a book-signing event featuring Chloe Neill. She is a first time author who was raised in Arkansas, where I currently reside. I decided to buy the book and attend the book signing. Plus, I wanted to read a bit of the book so I could talk to her about it at [...]
katie | April 19, 2009
Wow. The new author Patrick Rothfuss has completely outdone himself with his first book The Name of the Wind. The start of this epic tail begins in a small town in a fantasy world. The town inn is the hangout for the townspeople to get their news and stories. The inn is under new management [...]
katie | April 17, 2009
Honesty, I had a hard time reading this book. But, I do not fault the author. I was having a bad day at the airport when I read the majority of the book, potentially lessening the enjoyment. With that in mind, I offer the following, slightly skewed, review. A new installment of the Others series [...]
katie | April 15, 2009
I know, I know… I usually post news or new releases on Tuesday. I was on vacation which was extended another day unexpectedly (but in a good way!) Onward to more exciting information: I have mentioned before but I am mentioning it again: Anya Bast is giving away a book a day until May. Be [...]
katie | April 13, 2009
As a scientist, I was interested in reading this memoir about a winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and the previous director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Plus, I saw his interview on the Daily Show with John Stewart, only sparking my interest even more. Like with all books I read, I [...]
katie | April 11, 2009
I loved this book. (I needed to get that out of my system before I could begin this review.) The third book in the Demonica series follows the story of Wraith, a demon, and Serena, a treasure hunter in possession of a powerful charm. Wraith has a lot of old enemies and one of them [...]
katie | April 8, 2009
Since this contest is so big, I’m breaking my usual rule where I only post contests on Tuesdays. Anya Bast is going crazy in celebration of her new release What Happens in Vegas… After Dark. Below is more information on the contest. Grand Prize: $100 GC to Amazon.com Runner Up: $25 GC to B&N and [...]
katie | April 8, 2009
Starting during the events of the previous book, Nauti Intentions is the story of Janey, sister of Natches who starred in a previous Nauti book, and Alex. Natches is considered a hero but because of her close involvement with her parents, Janey is scorned in the small Kentucky community. Luckily, her restaurant is becoming successful [...]
katie | April 7, 2009
Two books I have been waiting for are being released today: “Turn Coat” (Dresden Files #11) — by Jim Butcher “Nauti Intentions” (Nauti #4) — by Lora Leigh Other noteworthy releases this week include: “Riding on Instinct” — by Jaci Burton “Curse of the Dawn” (Cassandra #4) — by Karen Chance “The Mage” (Sons of [...]
katie | April 5, 2009
Borrowing this book from a friend, I did not know what to expect because Jaye Wells is a new author. I was pleasantly surprised. Red-Headed Stepchild is an urban fantasy where vampires, mages, and faery creatures are still living out of the eye of humans. Unfortunately, the groups do not get along and any truces [...]