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19 Aug 2010 
Comments Off on Review: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle Review: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
Format Read: eBook
Number of page: n/a
Release Date: 1887
Publisher: n/a
Formats Available: Paperback, eBook
Purchasing Info: Amazon, The Book Depository, Goodreads
Book Blurb:
The most famous introduction in the history of crime fiction takes place in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “A Study in Scarlet”, bringing together Sherlock Holmes, the master of science detection, and John H. Watson, the great detective’s faithful chronicler. This novel not only establishes the magic of the Holmes myth but also provides the reader with a dramatic adventure yarn which ranges from the foggy, gas-lit streets of London to the burning plains of Utah.
My Thoughts:
It was in A Study in Scarlet that Arthur Conan Doyle first introduced to the world’s most well known fictional detective – Sherlock Holmes. Not only do we get to meet Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, but we get …
Bookish Rants or Raves: Bookish Distractions!
I have been thinking about things that distract and bother me when I’m reading. I’ve come to realize that there are two types of distractions that can get on my nerves:
1 – Environmental Distractions
2 – In-Book Distractions
1 – I really need silence when it comes to reading. i can’t have music on the TV on and if my dad is watching TV in the next room, I have to close my door to avoid the sound to bother me.
I also need to feel comfortable when reading. I read mostly laying down on my bed, but I can also deal with reading on my desk from time to time.
2 – Now, these are more subtle distractions. I’m talking about things in a book that just make you scratch your head and that most of the time you have to …
Around the Bookish World: News Week-in-Review
A New Jersey library removes all copies of Revolutionary Voices: A Multicultural Queer Youth Anthology. Despite the fact there was no good reason why this happened the the library director used child porn as an excuse. The ACLU have found out that a rightwing conservative group contacted the Library director to remove all copies even though there was no formal challenge was filed to the library. The matter is now being investigated by the ACLU.
Colleen Gleason has announced a new vampire series which is not related to her Gardella Vampire Chronicals. The new series will start in 2011 and will feature the Draculia.
“In 2011 readers will meet a whole new world of vampires who mingle with the haute ton in 19th century London. Called the Draculia, these vampires are strong and sexy, and a …
French Fried by Chris Dolley
Format Read: PDFNumber of Pages: 229Release Date: June 2010Publisher: Book View Cafe Formats Available: Ebook (Kindle, epub,PDF, RTF, LRF)Purchasing Info: Amazon, Smashwords, Book View Cafe, Author’s website
Book Blurb:
Animals behaving badly, other people’s misfortunes and the most bizarre true crime story ever. French Fried is the unfortunately true account of Chris Dolley’s first eight months in France and has been described as ‘A Year in Provence with Miss Marple and Gerald Durrell.’
Moving house with three cats, two horses and an enormous puppy is fraught at the best of times. But during a storm? Within ten minutes of Chris and Shelagh landing in France a gust of wind rips the roof off their horse transporter and they and their animals are left on a cliff top while a replacement horsebox is sent …
Interview and Giveaway with Caragh M. O’Brien
Today, I am thrilled to offer you a glimpse into Ms. Caragh M. O’Brien‘s life as well as her upcoming work; author of Birthmarked, my favorite dystopian novel ever! She’s currently working on book 2, which I can’t tell you how excited I am to read it!
The YA Lover: I am sure you have been asked this before, but where did you get the ideas for the world you created in Birthmarked? Not so much the story itself but the dynamic world?
Caragh: Let me say first, Jenn, that I’m delighted you invited me by and that you enjoyed Gaia’s story so much. The original ideas for the wasteland and societies in BIRTHMARKED came while I was driving across the country during the drought of 2008. In the southern states, every lake we drove over was …
Review: Bring On The Night by Jeri Smith-Ready
Format Read: Kindle Edition (Privately Bought)Number of Pages: 384Release Date: July 27th, 2010Publisher: PocketFormats Available: Mass Market Paperback, Kindle, ePubPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads,Amazon, Book Depository US, Book Depository UK , Books On Board
Book Blurb:
“Recovering con artist Ciara Griffin seems to finally have it all. A steady job at WVMP, the Lifeblood of Rock ‘n’ Roll. A loving relationship with the idiosyncratic but eternally hot DJ Shane McAllister. A vampire dog who never needs shots or a pooper-scooper. And after nine years, it looks as if she might actually finish her bachelor’s degree!
But fate has other plans for Ciara. First she must fulfill her Faustian bargain with the Control, the paranormal paramilitary agency that does its best to keep vampires in line. Turns out the Control wants …
Bookish Rants or Raves: Bookish OCD
Ok, so I have a confession to make. I have a bit of OCD when it comes to numbers and even though nowadays it’s much more controlled, there was a point in my life when it was seriously annoying to my friends.
I love odd numbers and don’t really care for even ones. So for example when the volume (in the car radio, doesn’t matter the car) is at an even number it bothers me! A Lot! There was a point in my life when I had to ask the car owner if I could turn it up or down one point so it could be an odd number. I did that even in Taxis LOL. Well, nowadays it still bothers me, but I do my best to ignore it, I promise.
All this got me thinking about some OCD habits related to books. Alphabetizing your shelves, organizing …
All YA Love: YA favorites winner is….
With just over 120 entries, the winner is…
Michelle thebookjunkie
I emailed you!!! Congratulations!
Thank you all who took the time to answer – the results were so varied, in the coming weeks I will compile them and do weekly post’s on the 5 questions! Stay tuned!
For those who didn’t win don’t worry, we still have a few giveaways running.
Just take a look at our sidebar. —->
Around the Bookish World: News Week-in-Review
Dark Shadows, the classic vampire tv show is being made into a movie and the author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies will be scripting it. Johnny Depp and Tim Burton are attached to the project. I wonder if any Regency zombies will appear?
And more movie news:David Fincher is slated to direct the Hollywood version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He has a shortlist of potential actresses to play the lead role and will be filmed later this year.
Amazon has announced that Kindle books are outselling Hardbacks this week and it is another sign that ebooks are taking on with consumers.
Amazon has also announced an exclusive deal to publish 20 ebooks from the Wylie agency and its the first of its kind deal.
All YA Love: Your opinion matters + Giveaway
We all have a favorite book, a favorite author, even a favorite character…so here at Book Lovers INC. we have decided it’s time to get YOUR input! (At least for your favorites in the YA category!)
So here’s the deal, let us know – via our little survey, (only 5 questions nothing to complicated), and add in your email address!
Next week, I will compile the results and let you in on some of the favorites, including the most popular, in the coming weeks!
One winner will be chosen to receive a surprise book – I’m thinking maybe a book of your choose, from either the grab bag, or book depo!
So…let’s here it – what are YOUR favorites?
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