Title: Flood Author: Stephen Baxter Genre: Speculative Fiction, Apocalyptic Fiction Publisher: Roc Publication Date: May 2009 Hardcover: 490 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 1 in a duology. Why did I read this book: We were offered a review…
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Title: This Duchess of Mine Author: Eloisa James Genre: Historical (Georgian) romance Publisher: Avon Publishing Date: May 26, 2009 Paperback: 384 pages Stand Alone/ Series: Book 5 in the Desperate Duchesses series, it can be read as a stand…
Title: Compromised Author: Kate Noble Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Berkley Sensation Publishing date: Reprint edition – February 3, 2009. Paperback: 368 pages Stand Alone/ Series: Stand Alone Summary: Miss Gail Alton is not having a good day. Or a…
Title: Graceling Author: Kristin Cashore Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Hartcourt Children’s Books Publication Date: October 2008 Hardcover: 480 pages Stand alone or series: Can be read as a stand alone novel, but has a forthcoming prequel-ish companion book,…
Title: Blue Diablo Author: Ann Aguirre Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Roc Books Publication Date: April 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 of the Corine Solomon series. Why did we read this book: We…
Title: Rewriting Monday Author: Jodi Thomas Genre: Mainstream Fiction (Romance with a bit of Suspense on the side.) Publisher: Berkley Publishing Date: April 7th 2009 Paperback: 352 pages Stand Alone or Series: Stand Alone Summary: Reporter Pepper Malone moved…
Title: Feast of Souls Author: C.S. Friedman Genre: Fantasy, Speculative Fiction Publisher: DAW Books Publication Date: January 2007 Mass Market Paperback: 576 pages Stand alone or series:Book one in the Magister Trilogy. Why did I read this book: I…
Blossom and Bubbles reviewed Just the Sexiest Man Alive, the first book by Julie James and they both loved it. When Practice Makes Perfect came out it was a given that they would read and join forces to review…
Title: Drood Author: Dan Simmons Genre: Literature, Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (Hachette Group) Publication Date: February 2009 Hardcover: 784 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel, although draws from the works and lives of Charles…
Title: Angels’ Blood Author: Nalini Singh Genre: Paranormal Romance Publisher: Berkley Publishing Date: March 3rd, 2009 Paperback:368 Pages Stand Alone or series: Book one in the brand new Guild Hunter series. Why did we read the book: Ana is…
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Zombie Appreciation Week – Book Review: Road Trip of the Living Dead by Mark Henry
Title: Road Trip of the Living Dead Author: Mark henry Genre: Urban Fantasy, Zombies, Comedy Publisher: Kensington Press Publication Date: February 2009 Trade Paperback: 288 Pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 2 in the Amanda Feral series Why did…
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Zombie Appreciation Week – Book Review: Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
Title: Generation Dead Author: Daniel Waters Genre: Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Zombies Publisher: Hyperion Books (DBG) Publication Date: May 2008 Hardcover: 400 pages Stand alone or series: Book 1 in the Generation Dead series. Book 2, Kiss of Life,…
Title: In Her Name Author: Michael R. Hicks Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy/Romance Publisher: Imperial Guard Publishing Publishing Date: April 1, 2008 Paperback: 684 pages Stand Alone or Series: Stand Alone Why did we read this book: Michael Hicks contacted us back…
Title: Eon: Dragoneye Reborn Author: Alison Goodman Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Viking Juvenile (Penguin) Publication Date: December 2008 Hardcover: 544 pages Stand alone or series: First book in a planned duology. Why did I read this book: Eon:…
Title: Like No Other Lover Author: Julie Anne Long Genre: Historical Romance Publisher: Avon Publishing Date: October 2008 Paperback: 384 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 2 in the Pennyroyal series but can be read as a stand- alone…
Title: Undone Author: Rachel Caine Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Roc Publication Date: February 2009 Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages Stand Alone or Series: Book 1 in the new Outcast Season series, but set in the same universe and overlapping…
Title: Bone Crossed Author: Patricia Briggs Genre: Urban Fantasy Publisher: Ace Books (Penguin) Publication Date: February 2008 Hardcover: 320 pages Stand alone or series: Book 4 in the ongoing Mercy Thompson series. Why did I read this book: The…
Title: The Inferior Author: Peadar O’Guilin Genre: Science Fiction-Fantasy, Dystopian, Young Adult Publisher: David Fickling Books Publication Date: June 2008 Hardcover: 448 pages Stand alone or series: The first novel in a planned trilogy. Why did I read this…
Title: The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking 1) Author: Patrick Ness Genre: Speculative Fiction (Horror/Science Fiction), Young Adult Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication Date: September 2008 Hardcover: 492 pages Stand alone or series: Book one of the Chaos…
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Manga Appreciation Week: Series Review – The Tarot Cafe by Park Sang-sun
Title: The Tarot Cafe (Vol. 1-7) Author: Park Sang-sun Genre: Manhwa Publisher: TokyoPop Publication Date: From 2005 to 2008 Paperback: Average 200 pages. Stand Alone/ Series: Series with 7 volumes Summary: (Wikipedia) In contemporary Great Britain, Pamela is the…
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Manga Appreciation Week: Book Review – Death Note by Tsugumi Ohba
Title: Death Note (Vol. 1) Author: Written by Tsugumi Ohba; Illustrated by Takeshi Obata Genre: Manga Publisher: Viz Media LLC; Shonen Jump Advance Graphic Novel Edition Publication Date: October 2005 Paperback: 200 pages Stand Alone or Series: First volume…
Title: The Adoration of Jenna Fox Author: Mary E. Pearson Genre: Young Adult, Speculative Fiction Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. Publication Date: April 29, 2008 Hardcover: 272 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel Summary: (from amazon.com) Who…
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Smugglivus Feats of Strength: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
Title: The Woman in White Author: Wilkie Collins Genre: Mystery/Thriller, Literary Fiction Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel Why did I read this book: As the first part of our feats of strength, Ana dared me to read…
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Smugglivus Muy Special Book Review: Hope’s Folly by Linnea Sinclair
Title: Hope’s Folly Author: Linnea Sinclair Genre: SciFi Romance Stand Alone/Series: third book in Linnea Sinclair’s Dock 5 series but it can be read as a stand alone. But really, you should read Gabriel’s Ghost and Shades of Dark…
Title: Joker Author: Written by Brian Azzarello; Art by Lee Bermejo Genre: Graphic Novel Stand alone or series: Stand alone graphic novel (not previously published as individual issues) Why did we read this book: It’s a rebirth of the…