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26 Oct 2011 
Genres 101: The Recap
We’ve had many great discussions in our virtual classroom here over the past little while, so I thought it was time to recap all of our topics before the final exam….okay, just kidding, there’s no test! But, in case you missed any, here’s what we’ve talked about to date:
FantasyHorrorPunkDystopian and Apocalyptic FictionScience FictionOccupational FictionHistorical FictionErotic FictionHumourWomen’s FictionReligious FictionWeird Names for GenresWestern FictionMysteryPhilosophical FictionLiterary FictionAdventure Novels
Wow! We really have covered lots of ground. Of course, within each link, there are sub-genres too. With so many more books being published, in whatever form (hard copy or ebook), there are many more crossovers happening to. Is this a complete list of genres? Considering the crossover idea, probably not. What I ask today is: have we missed anything really big, …
Review: Bloodthirsty by Flynn Meaney
Format Read: PaperbackNumber of Pages: 234Release Date: 5 October 2010Publisher: PoppyFormats Available: Harcover, Ebook, PaperbackPurchasing Info: Author’s Website, Goodreads, Amazon
Book Blurb:
Attention, all girls reading this:
We get it. The message is coming through loud and clear: You think vampires are hot. Your little sister thinks vampires are hot. Your mom thinks vampires are hot. Every single female on the face of the earth thinks vampires are hot. Girls love vampires, and I love girls. Unfortunately, girls don’t seem to love me.
So I’m making a change. For all the guys reading this, say a little prayer to the high school dating gods for me. Here’s hoping that girls think fake vampires are hot, too.
My Thoughts:
Bloodthirsty was a non-stop laugh for me, purely because it was so true.
Finbar is for want …
Guestpost: Have you ever wondered where you go when you die? by T. P. Boje + Giveaway
We very happy to welcome author T. P. Boje here at Book Lovers Inc. She’s an author of young adult fiction and we share a love for Tim Burton’s and Coen Brothers’ movies. Her Afterlife series currently consists of 2 novels, THe Academy and the freshly released Serenity. Please give Therese a warm welcome. And don’t forget the giveaway at the end of her post. *wink*
Have you ever wondered where you go when you die?
Haven’t we all at some point? I used to do it a lot as a kid. Is heaven for real and what is it going to be like once I get there? What kind of a body will I have? What will I look like? Will all of my family come with me? Will I meet my grandmother there?
When I was …
New Releases: Oct. 24-30, 2011
Head Rush by Carolyn Crane (audiobook)
In an attempt to put her unhappy past behind her, Justine Jones throws herself into nursing school and planning her wedding to Otto Sanchez, the man of her dreams. But something is off. Random details aren’tadding up…and is it her imagination, or are her friends and fiancé keeping secrets from her? And what’s with this strange sense of unease, and her odd new headaches?
Justine tries to stay upbeat as Midcity cowers under martial law, sleepwalking cannibals, and a mysterious rash of paranormal copycat violence, but her search for answers leads her into the most dangerous mindgame yet.
With the help of unlikely allies, including her paranoid dad and best frenemy Simon, Justine fights her ultimate foe…and unravels the most startling mystery of all.
Review: Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
Format read: ebook provided through netgalley
Release Date: 25 October 2011
Publisher: HQN Books
Length: 336 pages
Formats available: ebook, paperback
Series: Donovan Brothers Brewery #2 (Book 1: Good Girls Don’t, Book 2: Bad Boys Do)
Purchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Book Depository (US), Book Depository (UK)
Book Blurb:
It was meant to be a one-night stand. One night of passion. Scorching hot. Then Beth Cantrell and Eric Donovan were supposed to go their separate ways. That’s the only reason he lied about his name, telling her he was really his wild younger brother. Hiding his own identity as the conservative Donovan. The “good” one.
But passion has its own logic, and Eric finds he cannot forget the sable-haired beauty with whom he shared one night of passion. When Beth discovers that Eric has lied, however, she knows he cannot be trusted. …
Guest Post: Author Henry Mosquera + Giveaway
Please join us in welcoming Author Henry Mosquera to BLI today. Mr. Mosquera is here to celebrate the release of his first novel Sleepers Run, which has garnered a number of rave reviews. He enjoys researching his novels extensively, including gaining first-hand knowledge of some of his characters’ skills. Mr. Mosquera currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, dog and cat. He also has a background in Graphic Design. 🙂
Write about what you know, but if you don’t know…
I loved researching “Sleeper’s Run.” Well, I love research, period. Granted, many of the themes portrayed in the story are of general interest to me, so not only did I have a good running start, but it also made the process more enjoyable. Piles of non-fiction texts, documentaries and articles informed me about history, politics, military units, tactics, technology, …
The Good, the Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?
Welcome to our new edition of The Good, The Bad and the Are-You-Kidding-Me?! I’m pretty sure that many of you uses GoodReads (if you don’t then you really should think about trying! *wink*). And what do you do there? You add upcoming books you really can’t wait to read, most of the time they don’t even have a cover yet. So when one day you realize by accident that it now HAS A COVER it gets pretty exciting!!! Well last week I stumbled upon a few of them and it was a great surprise *g*. So this week we will both show you the covers of books we can’t wait to read!
Susi: O_o well you all know I’m not …
Guest Post by Mayra Calvani + Giveaway!
We are very happy to welcome author Mayra Calvani here at Book Lovers Inc today. Her new novel, Seduced by the Shadows was released this month and she is here today to celebrate her release- BIG time. She has two free reads to share with you all and one lucky commenter will even win an ebook copy of her new book. Please give Mayra a warm welcome.
“On the Release of My Novel, Embraced by the Shadows”
Embraced by the Shadows was just released two weeks ago. But the funny thing is, I wrote the book back in the 90’s and it was previously published with a different title and cover. So this is the new revised version that has come out.
The release of this novel feels kind of strange, because my writing has evolved and changed a …
Review: Destined Mate, by Katie Reus
Format Read: e-Book submitted by Author for review
Length: Novella
Publisher: Harlequin Nocturne Cravings
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: October 1, 2011
Formats Available: eBook, Kindle, Nook
Purchasing Info: e-Harlequin, Author’s Website, Goodreads, Kindle, Nook, Books On Board, Diesel Book Store, Kobo
Book Blurb:
Two hundred years ago, Angela Lavigne and Alpha werewolf Knox had a shared a passion neither could control. Then Angela was turned into a vampire and disappeared.
The last thing Knox expects is for Angela to show up on his doorstep centuries later on a rescue mission, as sexy and irresistible as ever. And he can sense how much she still wants him, too. She’s gone against both their species’ rules and trespassed on his land. By law he can keep her as long as he wants—and Knox doesn’t intend to let her go ever again.
As their desire explodes once again, Knox is more sure …
The Bazillion Winners Post
Okay, no kitties have been won this week but we have tons of books that will find a new home this week. Let’s that with the two giveaways still open from before the big party so here we go:
AJ Nuest ✓
won the digital copy of After Midnight by Sarah Grimm
and
Jen B ✓
won the trade paperback copy of The Kingdom of Childhood by Rebecca Coleman
Now to the big haul. First we want to thank all the authors and publishers who helped us out with prizes for the cleberation. Without your support this wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you so much! You rocked our world.
Now: *jumps and runs to Mr Random and comes back with a happy face* So I think first we will start with all the posts we had in our celebration week. So …
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