Far Out Fairy Tales by Joey Comeau, Louise Simonson, Sean Tulien, Otis Frampton Illustrated by Omar Lozano, Jimena Sanchez S, Fernando Cano Publisher/Year: Capstone Stone Arch Books | April 1, 2016 Pages: 176 Series: Stand Alone Genre: Middle-Grade Graphic Novel, Twisted Fairytales Format: eBook Source: Free From Publisher Through NetGalley (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher …
Bookish Belongings: Hunger Games
In honor of the Mockingjay PT 2 release Let’s look at some Hunger Games inspired items for all the tributes out there. That’s about my speed as far as fashion goes. I <3 Cinna. Who didn’t want one of these as soon as they saw it? A pearl keeper. Such a small thing that speaks …
Top of the TBR List: February
I added so many books to my TBR list this month, I’m only going to go with the top 10. But you can always check out my shelf. The Girl with all the Gifts by M.R. Carey Goodreads | Amazon Goodreads Summery Melanie is a very special girl. Dr. Caldwell calls her “our little genius.” …
Cover Love: Gold Lettering
So I thought I’d take a look through my TBR books and see what’s happening in the cover world. Books go through fashion trends too if you didn’t know. For this Cover Love I thought I’d pick out some books with Gold Lettering. Which one’s your favorite? Goodreads Summary: The two-bit town of Rogue …
Check the Shelf Book Review: The Night Circus
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern | website | facebook | twitter | instagram | Publisher/Year: Doubleday | September 13, 2011 Pages: 387 Audiobook Publisher/Year: Random House Audio | September 13, 2011 Read By: Jim Dale Time: 13 hours and 39 minutes Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Fantasy Format: Audiobook Source: Own through Audible Amazon | Goodreads Shannan’s Summary Celia is …
Building a Platform Without Losing Your Mind: Getting Started
Let me say upfront, I’m not exactly an expert as far as Author platforms go. I’ve only had a few short stories published and am currently working on my first novel. But building a platform is daunting, especially if you’re only writing on the side. It feels that every minute you spend with your platform …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Silver in the Blood
Silver in the Blood by Jessica Day George | website | facebook | twitter | Publisher/Year: Bloomsbury | July 7, 2015 Pages: 358 Audiobook Publisher/Year: Recorded Books, Inc | July 22, 2015 Read By: Sandy Rustin Time: 9 hours and 13 minutes Series: Book 1 of ??? Genre: YA Fantasy, Supernatural Format: Audiobook Source: Publishers through LibaryThing (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this …
Waiting on Wednesday: The Crown
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted over at Breaking the Spine I wasn’t sure how I felt that Cass was adding onto the original trilogy. I really loved The Selection and was hesitant of anything that might ruin that for me. However, after reading The Heir, I couldn’t wait for The Crown to come out. Not …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Spinster
Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own by Kate Bolick | website | facebook | twitter | Publisher/Year: Crown | April 21, 2015 Pages: 308 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Non-Fiction Format: Paperback Source: From Publisher through Library Things (Thanks!) Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. That did not sway my opinion …
Check the Shelf Book Review: Rejection Proof
Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang | website | facebook | twitter | Publisher/Year: Harmony | January 1, 2015 Pages: 240 Series: Stand-Alone Genre: Non-Fiction Self-Help Format: Hardback Source: Own Amazon | Goodreads I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. That did not sway my opinion in the least. Shannan’s Summary Jiang was finally pushed …