February 2009 Blog Posts (178)

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Fire Study by Maria Synder

The apprenticeship is over— now the real test has begun. When word that Yelena is a Soulfinder—able to capture and release souls—spreads like wildfire, people grow uneasy. Already Yelena's unusual abilities and past have set her apart. As the Council debates Yelena's fate, she receives a disturbing message: a plot is rising against her homeland, led by a murderous sorcerer she has defeated before.…Honor sets Yelena on a path that will test the… Continue

Added by Insert Book Title on February 26, 2009 at 10:17pm — No Comments

Book Review: Pumpkin Town

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Pumpkin Town (Or, Nothing Is Better and Worse Than Pumpkins)

By Katie McKy

Illustrated by Pablo Bernasconi



Jose and his four brothers live on a farm with… Continue

Added by Steven at Book Dads on February 26, 2009 at 9:46pm — No Comments

What Lies in Shadow ~ Tina Wainscott

In Boston Jonna Karakosta is bored as her successful husband Rush ignores her except when he needs his "trophy" on display for business purposes.



Despite Rush's detached exterior Jonna tries to remain devoted to him even when his disinterest seems to escalate.



Rush's indifference to his wife's needs leads her to find other forms of filling the void of an apathetic hubby.



Not one to wallow in her anguish, Jonna sets up a blog, "Montene's Diary", where she… Continue

Added by The Book Cave on February 26, 2009 at 8:51pm — No Comments

A Review of "SUNDAYS AT TIFFANY'S" by James Patterson

A Review of "SUNDAYS AT TIFFANY"S by James Patterson

Also available as a Hachette AudioBook and eBook

AN IMAGINARY FRIEND

Jane Margaux is a lonely little girl. Her mother, a powerful Broadway producer, makes time for her only once a week, for their Sunday trip to admire jewelry at Tiffany's. Jane has only one friend: a handsome, comforting, funny man named Michael. He's perfect. But only she can see him. Michael can't stay forever, though. On Jane's ninth birthday he… Continue

Added by Catherine Klosterman on February 26, 2009 at 8:04pm — No Comments

Book Review: Testimony by Anita Shreve

This was my first Shreve book and I very much looked forward to reading it. Because it is written as a series of inteviews it is a different kind of reading experience. You can read my full review here on my blog.

Added by Lisa @ Southern Girl Reads on February 26, 2009 at 7:26pm — No Comments

Finishing up February and on to March

Yes, I finished North and South. This book went a lot quicker than Wives and Daughters. I still think it's going to be hard to get to my other novels if these classics take me so long. I think I just need to make more time for reading.

Anyway, I just got another book to read called Lemon Tart by Josi Kilpack. It is borrowed from a friend, so I have to bump it up to top priority. I still hope to get to my other books though. In the meantime, I am going to be doing a… Continue

Added by Amy on February 26, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Secrets Of A Millionaire Mind - Review

This book sucks. Why? Because it doesn't even scratch the surface of the information you can get from T Harv Eker's Millionaire Mind Course - and you may be able to get the course for free!



I've been to the class and I've read the book and the ONLY way I would recommend the book is if you didn't have access to a class. BUT - I would recommend you get to the closest course to you - Now.…



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Added by Win Wire on February 26, 2009 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Middle-Grade/Teen Fiction Review: Things Not Seen

“It’s a Tuesday morning in February, and I get up as usual, and I stumble into the bathroom to take a shower in the dark. Which is my school-day method because it’s sort of like an extra ten minutes of sleep.

It’s after the shower. That’s when it happens.

It’s when I turn on the bathroom light and wipe the fog off the mirror to comb my hair. It’s what I see in the mirror. It’s what I don’t see.

I look a second time, and then rub at the mirror again.

I’m not… Continue

Added by Sue Jackson on February 26, 2009 at 3:37pm — No Comments

Tuck

Absolutely wonderful. The story is told, in part, from the perspective of Friar Tuck. However, it is still a third-person narrative rather than a first-person like Scarlet. Tuck's role in this third novel is much more significant. And the idea that a humble priest can have such an impact on the lives of everyone around him, including the King of England is important.

Tuck picks up right where Scarlet leaves off, with Bran and his followers… Continue

Added by Holly on February 26, 2009 at 1:08pm — No Comments

Scarlet

Scarlet is the second in the King Raven trilogy about Robin Hood. The story picks up where Hood leaves off, with Will Scarlet being kept prisoner by Count de Braose. Will is in prison for alleged treason to the crown, and will be hung, unless he tells the count where to find King Raven. While in prison, Will is narrating his story to a young monk named Odo, so parts of the story are from Will's first person perspective and others are a third person… Continue

Added by Holly on February 26, 2009 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Hood

A fascinating take on the Robin Hood legend. Stephen Lawhead has taken the story and set it in 1093 Wales. Bran ap Brychan is heir to the throne of Elfael. After his father's death and after his kingdom is overtaken by Norman invaders and the people enslaved, Bran flees and is presumed dead. He takes refuge in the forest near the Welsh border. Severely injured, Bran is nursed back to health by a mysterious, mystical old crone who convinces him that… Continue

Added by Holly on February 26, 2009 at 1:07pm — No Comments

Gingham Mountain

Hannah Cartwright, a young woman who, an orphan herself, has ridden the orphan train trying to find a home for her younger sister. At the end of the line, in a little town called Sour Springs, Texas, her sister Libby is adopted by Grant Cooper. Grant is a bachelor rancher who was once an orphan and vowed that he would help as many abandoned children as he could.

Hannah mistakenly believes that Grant intends to use these children as laborers on… Continue

Added by Holly on February 26, 2009 at 1:06pm — No Comments

American the Beautiful

Emily Benton wants to be the first female President of the United States. Kate Rosen is her best friend, her chief of staff, her campaign manager and her moral compass. This first installment of the American Series by Laura Hayden covers the campaign through election night.

Emily is high-powered and will stop at nothing to achieve what she wants. Kate finds that politics often clashes with her Christian beliefs.



I found this to be an… Continue

Added by Holly on February 26, 2009 at 1:05pm — No Comments

Journey of a Strong-Willed Child

This is one of those terrific books that I see myself going back to again and again. Kendra and John Smiley were blessed with a strong-willed son named Aaron. In this book, Kendra shares the experiences of parenting Aaron. What is so terrific is that Aaron, now a successful veterinarian, also writes in this book. He shares his perspective or "closer look" and we get a great glimpse into the mind of a strong-willed child.

I particularly enjoyed… Continue

Added by Holly on February 26, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

A Lever Long Enough

When this book arrived, my husband grabbed it before I could, so his review follows. -----------------------------------

Synopsis – An Israeli scientific/military team is sent back in time to find proof of the theft of the body of Jesus Christ from the tomb, and thereby discredit the story of the resurrection and in so doing discredit the faith of ‘followers’ in an Israel set in the future.



An author’s first book is always so… Continue

Added by Holly on February 26, 2009 at 1:03pm — No Comments

Dirty Little Angels

This was left for me on a comment so I thought I'd post a blog and get the word out. The book sounds rather interesting so I may pick it up one of these days after it's released:)...



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~*SARA*~







My name is Chris Tusa, and I'm a writer from New Orleans. My debut novel, Dirty Little Angels, is being released from the University of West Alabama on March 1st, and is now available for pre-order from Amazon.com. I am writing because I was hoping you… Continue

Added by Sara on February 26, 2009 at 1:40am — No Comments


Blogger Book Giveaway

I'm hosting a book giveaway thanks to Valerie at Hachette. There are 5 copies of Sway by Zachary Lazar to be given away.

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Added by Bridget Hopper on February 25, 2009 at 6:51pm — 1 Comment

RB After Dark is hosting Eternal Press today

The folks at Romance Bistro After Dark are chatting with our authors today. Come on by and see what we're up to. Here's the link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rb_afterdark/

Added by Eternal Press on February 25, 2009 at 5:43pm — 1 Comment

Interview with Jeri Westerson

NON is originally a blog (numberonenovels.blogspot.com) for newly published, first-time authors, and this seems like the place that appreciates adding new authors to the fold. Here's the first interview with Jeri Westerson about her first novel, A Veil of Lies:



Number One Novels: Congratulations on the publication of your first book! Tell me a little about it—what's your pitch?



Jeri Westerson: Veil of Lies is a "medieval noir;" hard-boiled detective fiction set in… Continue

Added by NumberOneNovels on February 25, 2009 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Book Review: That Went Well: Adventures In Caring For My Sister by Terrell Harris Dougan

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That Went Well: Adventures in Caring for My Sister documents the author's journey in caring for her sister with special needs. Terrell Harris Dougan's sister Irene is a woman in her 60s who still believes in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny -- but who also enjoys dressing up like these characters for children at a local hospital. Irene's favorite outfit consists of Mickey Mouse knee socks and shorts -- no matter what the weather. Irene finds love wherever she goes --… Continue

Added by Jenners on February 25, 2009 at 10:08am — No Comments

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