Trailer: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Here's a trailer made by the author herself: Maggie Stiefvater for Shiver, releasing August 1, 2009. Maggie is holding a contest. Entries are available by posting the embedded trailer all over the internet! How fun huh?Prizes? Oh, there are prizes!Two ARCs of SHIVER, mailed out as soon as the contest is finished. Two finished copies of SHIVER, mailed out as soon as I get my author's copies. ...

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Prey in Action!

Just browsing my local Wal-mart and looky!!Also available to grab is Gena Showalter's new release Seduce the Darkness.Both Prey officially releases tomorrow. Seduce the Darkness is having a Happy Release Day today!Enjoy the eye candy and don't forget to enter the giveaway for a signed copy of Prey by TODAY!Winner will be announced tomorrow!Back to shopping....

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Contest Wrap Up: June 29 - July 4

Contests: June 29 - 30 Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (6/29)Evernight by Claudia Gray (6/29)Prey by Rachel Vincent (6/30)Spring Cleaning! 4 Books (6/30)The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos (6/30)Prey by Rachel Vincent (6/30)Prey by Rachel Vincent (6/30)My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent (6/30)The Host by Stephenie Meyer (6/30)The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan (6/30)The Vampire Diaries:...

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20 Things in 20 Days: Clue #19

To celebrate the launch of Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler, I'm blogging clue #19 for the 20 Things in 20 Days Scavenger Hunt. Answer clues and challenges to earn points toward the 20 Things grand prize, including 6 signed books from 2009 debut authors! Get a clue... June 11th-30th at 20 Things in 20 Days!Today's clue:In Twenty Boy Summer, Anna and Frankie enjoy smoothies from the Smoothie ShackÑthe...

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J.G. Sexton - New Author of mystery....

Mystery novels that is! If you're up for a super secret contest head on over to J.G.'s new blog! He's a new author writing the Jason Horde Mysteries. He lives in PA (me too!) with his wife and three children.He's currently hosting a "new blog" contest. Head on over and welcome him to blogging! Don't forget to let him know I sent you over! He's giving away extra entries for referra...

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Contest: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Okay, so I recently read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, review is not done yet, but it was AMAZING. There have been a ton of reviews done so the lack of my review will not hurt the likely huge success of the upcoming sequel Catching Fire. I would LOVE to have that book in my hands right now.  The Shady Glade is hosting a contest to win a brand new ARC of Catching Fire. BUT hurry! The contest...

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I Want: Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler

Tempest Rising (Jane True) by Nicole PeelerOrbit (October 27, 2009)368 pages$7.99 (Amazon.com, 06/27/09)Okay, so this book isn't releasing until October 27 but I received the ARC this week and I just finished Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward (it was amazing) but I'm starting Tempest Rising RIGHT NOW! I haven't read any of it yet but I will once this post is posted.I first heard about this upcoming release...

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Giveaway! Prey (Werecats, Book 4) by Rachel Vincent

Prey (Werecats, Book 4) by Rachel VincentMira (July 1, 2009)400 pages (per Amazon.com)$7.99 (Amazon.com; 06/25/09)Giveaway!Rachel has graciously offered a signed copy of Prey!How to Enter:IMPORTANT! Each entry MUST be a separate comment! Otherwise you forfeit your additional entries! I will be using a random number generator to pick the winner!Post a comment! Any comment will do!Follow my blog! Already...

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Prey (Werecats, Book 4) by Rachel Vincent

Prey (Werecats, Book 4) by Rachel VincentMira (July 1, 2009)400 pages (per Amazon.com)$7.99 (Amazon.com; 06/25/09)Plot: 5Setting: 5Writing: 5Originality: 5Characters: 5Passion: 5Overall: 30/30 = 100% = A+Cover/Title Bonus: 3Nancy over at A Lush Budget Production Tales of a Ravenous Reader lent me an ARC of Prey a few months ago. I devoured it in a matter of hours. Thank you Nancy for sharing this...

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WoW & Cover Art: Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast

Ohh, pretty!Here's the synopsis from Anya's website:When you’re a half incubus, your reputation precedes you…All eyes are on Gabriel Mac Braire the day he makes his first appearance in the Seelie Court, including those of Aislinn Finvarra. Despite deep bitterness over her last failed relationship, Aislinn cannot help but be curious about the half incubus who is known to possess dark magick, both lethal...

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Author Guest Post: Rachel Vincent

In coordination of Rachel Vincent's upcoming release of her next Shifter book, Prey, I asked her if she'd be willing to do an Author Guest post. She agreed. I let her know that the floor was open and to discuss what ever she felt compelled to share. She decided on a great topic.Why make Marc a stray?I've wondered that myself. And now we'll know:Yesterday, during a Q&A on another site, someone...

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Cover Art: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain

I recently posted about The Dark Divine by Bree Despain. The sample chapter is available and now she has released her cover art!Read the first chapter on her website as a sneak peek. It is really good! I was upset that I couldn't read any more. :( I have already added it to my Goodreads "to-read" list.So go check out the first chapter! Come back and let me know what you think!Didn't you just love...

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New Moon: Behind the Scenes

November couldn't get here fast enough!Take a peek at some behind the scenes footage by The Kyle and Jackie O Show and posted on the Twilight Lexicon. How does Taylor do that?! He jumps a porch railing and then immediately a stream. I totally would have fallen face first into that water! Very cool to see how it was done after watching the trailer! :)Robert's interview with Metro is now available...

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20 Things in 20 Days! 20 Boy Summer Contest

Have you heard about this yet?Sarah Ockler is hosting a 20 Things in 20 Day contest to promote her 20 Boy Summer book release.Head over to her blog to get all the details!Today's clue is hosted by I Heart Monster. And don't forget to go to Book Blather for the bonus point today too! Go visit and enter!...

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True Blood Sneak Peeks!

Allow me to direct you to The Book Butterfly's blog. She has posted a few sneak peeks from the upcoming Season 2 of True Blood! Thanks Kim for doing the hard work!They are great sneak peeks. :) Only 3 more "nights"! P.S. I only order HBO for this show. I'll call the morning of June 14th and will cancel as soon as the show is over....

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FREE Kindle Books!

If you own an Amazon Kindle you MUST follow Books on the Knob. They are awesome at informing us about free or discounted Kindle books. Here are two Kindle books currently being offered for FREE.The Widow by Carla NeggersDeception by Sharon CullenEnjoy the FREE reads! Don't want to read them now?! No problem. Just order them now for FREE and read them later, or never, who cares they are FREE!...

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Sneak Peek: Soulless by Gail Carriger

I'm reading this right NOW!Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate) by Gail CarrigerSeptember 29, 2009Orbit373 pages (ARC edition)It is just delightful. It's so Mary Poppins meets paranormal it's comical.And I just love saying Miss Tarabotti. :)Description from Amazon.com:Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations.First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is...

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Taylor Lautner Interview

I saw this posted on Twilight Lexicon and just had to share.How great is that picture?! I did not think the Jacob in Twilight would be the same Jacob in New Moon. I have been pleasantly surprised by Taylor's transformation. I think he is going to do a great job at portraying Jacob Black. And he's some yummy eye candy! Even if he is only 17.There's a great interview on Metro News. Check it o...

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Sneak Peek: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain

Bree Despain, author of upcoming release The Dark Divine, has released the first chapter on her website as a sneak peak. It is really good! I was upset that I couldn't read any more. :( I have already added it to my Goodreads "to-read" list.So go check out the first chapter! Come back and let me know what you think!P.S. - She's having a contest t...

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