Around the Bookish World: News Week-in-Review

Google is preparing the release of its UK version of Google Editions and has talked to several UK publishers to publish their books on this platform. Google has stated it would be working with the Agency model but whether this would be brought on board in the UK remains to be seen especially since Hachette is currently the only publisher that has signed up to this model.

More ebook news: 

During last week’s Book Fair in Franfurt, many publishers have stated that ebooks are increasingly becoming more popular and that once a reader has bought a reader they are probably ‘lost’ to print. Sale of Rights to work and Geo restrictions was also raised and Google’s Tom Turvey also

“asked whether gathering in one location to sell “geographic rights” would continue in the future. All of the panelists said …

Review: The Ways of Khrem by D.Nathan Hilliard

Format Read: ebook from the authorNumber of Pages: 248Release Date: June 15th, 2010 Publisher: Pill Hill PressFormats Available: ebook Purchasing Info: Author’s website , GoodReads, Amazon

Book Blurb:

The Ways of Khrem, D. Nathan Hilliard’s three part novel features: The Reach of Talanturos, The Cistern, & The Ghost of Candlewalk Lane. Cargill the Bookseller lives a quiet life, in a modest house, overlooking the vast city of Khrem…a magical metropolis of cavernous streets, lofty spires, and dark secrets. His life is turned upside down when Captain Wilhelm Drayton of the City Watch arrives at Cargill’s doorstep and confronts him with his criminal past. Cargill is required to assist the Captain in solving mysteries and the action soon explodes when he unmasks a horrific killer stalking the rooftops. Soon he finds himself forced to throw the rules out the …

New Releases: October 4 – 10, 2010

Undertow by Moira Rogers

Victor left behind a life of crime to focus on a new vision–helping his alpha build an island sanctuary for werewolves. Harsh experiences prepared him for the hardships involved, except when it comes to dealing with the young female refugees of the brutal Boston pack–especially Simone, who rouses his inner wolf like no other. A woman he must resist, or risk becoming just the latest man to make demands on her.

Born to wealth and privilege, Simone lost everything when she fell for the seductive whispers of the textile heir who turned her. Once adrift, now she is fired by a new sense of purpose–the chance to broker peace between werewolves and European wizards. Yet even as Europe beckons, her instincts–the same ones that led to trouble before–keep drawing her back to Victor.

During a sailing …

Around the Bookish World: News Week-in-Review

Christopher Plummer has been confirmed to play Henrick Vanger in the upcoming Hollywood adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. The Social Network’s Roony Mara will play Lisbeth. Filming will commence sometime next year. [source]

Author Promo
Stacia Kane has started an online store to buy swag/t-shirts related to her Downside series. So here is your chance to get a Terrible t-shirt and bags from this popular Urban Fantasy series! Go and check out the Downside Market.

Suzanne McLeod is calling out for fans to join her Spellcrackers Clan which will help to promote her series, but they will also have early and exclusive access to short stories/news and excerpts!

Gini Koch has unveiled her cover for Alien in the Family! I adore this series and love the covers which really reflects the tone of the …

Interview Author Cathryn Brunet + Giveaway

We are happy to have Author Cathryn Brunet here at Book Lovers Inc today. Her last novel, Three over Par was released this summer and I have to say it totally blew me away (you can read my review here). I had to email her and ask her for an interview and I’m so happy she agreed to come over. At the end is also your chance to win a copy of Three over Par for yourself. Please give Cathryn a warm welcome.

Cathryn: Thanks for inviting me to Book Lovers Inc. I’m delighted to be here!

The Geeky Lover: Cathryn, can you please tell us a bit about yourself?

Cathryn: I live in regional New South Wales with my much-adored partner. When I’m not writing you’ll find me on the golf course, haunting a local restaurant, or stalking my beloved Australian Rules …

We Love Your Comments Giveaway: Winner & new Start

This winner of our We Love Your Comments Giveaway for September is……

~*~*~drumroll~*~*~

May

who wrote on our post “Explore This! Castles of Wales and England“:

Oh my.

Now I just want to jump on the next plane and go visit those places. Totally my dream to visit those castles and places…

Congrats hon! I will Email you know. =)

We will now start counting for October. Here again the rules:

We thought long and hard about how we should show you, the readers of Book Lovers Inc how much we appreciate your input and interaction. We are happy and grateful for every comment cuz we know how it is to be a “blog-hopper”. We enjoy reading your thoughts and we love to start a good discussion with you. This blog is all about spreading the love for books and without you that mission …

My Wishlist: The Video Edition!

Hey All.

Welcome to another new weekly wishlist of mine.

 This week is sorta of an experiment..

I am trying something new with my video wishlist.

Here is more details on the books and where you can find them online available for purchase.

First up is:

Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices Series Book #1) by Cassandra ClareGoodreads, Amazon, Book Depository

Magic is dangerous—but love is more dangerous still.
When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London’s Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.
Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a …

Jennifer Rardin Tribute and Giveaway

Last week the wonderful author Jennifer Rardin passed away. We, here at Book Lovers Inc, were devastated and still can’t believe it. Jennifer was a wonderful funny and witty author and an even better person.

She was one of nicest authors I ever contacted and she welcomed me with so much warmth.

Her Jaz Parks series is one of the funniest urban fantasy series out there and know one should miss to get to know this wonderful unique heroine. Believe me you will laugh so much and don’t be able to stop. 

Here a bit more info about her books:

Once Bitten, Twice Shy – Jaz Parks #1

I’m Jaz Parks. My boss is Vayl, born in Romania in 1744. Died there too, at the hand of his vampire wife, Liliana. But that’s ancient history. …

Review: Double Cross by Carolyn Crane

Format Read: ARC from the author for reviewNumber of Pages: 384 pages Release Date: September 28th 2010 Publisher: SpectraFormats Available: Paperback, ebook Purchasing Info: Author’s website, GoodReads, Amazon, Book Depository UK, Book Depository USBook Blurb:

SOME SECRETS COME BACK TO HAUNT. OTHERS COME TO KILL…

Justine Jones has lived her life as a fearful hypochondriac until she’s lured into the web of a mysterious mastermind named Packard. He gifts her with extraordinary mental powers-dooming her to fight Midcity’s shadowy war on paranormal crime in order to find the peace she so desperately craves.

But now, serial killers with unheard-of skills are terrorizing the most powerful beings in Midcity, including mastermind Packard – and his oldest friend and worst enemy, Midcity’s new mayor, who has the ability to bend matter itself to his will.

As the body …

Guestpost Author Carolyn Crane + Giveaway

We are really proud to have Author Caroline Crane here at Book Lovers Inc today. Double Cross, book 2 in her Disillusionist Trilogy will be released tomorrow and today she is here to talk about names and how she finds the right one for her characters. Believe me you don’t want to miss this. At the end you also get a little surprise. Please give Carolyn a warm welcome.

All about names

Hi! First, I want to thank Book Lovers, Inc. so much for having me here on the eve of my release! I’m so glad to be here! Hi everybody!

Okay, I’m posting about names today. And, one of the funny things with names is the reaction of Susi to the names in the Disillusionist Trilogy. I asked if I could mini-interview her for part of the post, and she graciously agreed.

Carolyn: Hi Susi! So, okay, you know I really loved …