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Review: Vampire a Go-Go by Victor Gischler
Format Read: PaperbackNumber of Pages: 352Release Date: September 1st 2009Publisher: TouchstoneFormats Available: Paperback, eBookPurchasing Info: GoodReads, Author Website, Bookdepository
Book Blurb:Victor Gischler is a master of the class-act literary spoof, and his work has drawn comparison to that of Douglas Adams, Kurt Vonnegut, and Thomas Pynchon. Now, Gischler turns his attention to werewolves, alchemists, ghosts, witches, and gun-toting Jesuit priests in Vampire a Go-Go, a hilarious romp of spooky, Gothic entertainment. Narrated by a ghost whose spirit is chained to a mysterious castle in Prague, Gischler’s latest is full of twists and surprises that will have readers screaming – and laughing – for more.My Thoughts:In Vampire a Go-Go, we have the story of a modern man, our intrepid hero, Allen Cabbot, whose greatest accomplishment to date is his uncanny ability to research anything, “Imagine a superhero whose mutant …
We have a new Book Lover!
Hey everyone!We had some trouble with keeping up with our own schedule so we decided to find another lover.It’s not as easy as it sounds but we found someone who fits perfectly into our group.
And today we are happy to introduce to our new Book Lover:
Jackie aka The Quirky Lover
Here a few words from Jackie about herself:Hey all! I’m a full-time working, single mom. I’ve always been a reader but drifted from books while my daughter was younger (and requiring lots of attention, of course). Now that she’s getting a bit older, I needed to find something to occupy my spare time and reading was the perfect thing! The Monster Lover got me hooked on a series (I won’t name it but you can probably guess 😉 and there’s been no turning back. I grew up …
Bookish Eye Candy : Ethan Wate
Ok the results are in. We had 2 suggestions of who should play Ethan Wate. But before we get to that, another look at Beatuiful Creatures.
By: Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she’s struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps, and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever.Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town’s oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them.
In a town with no surprises, …
And the winner is…
Hey everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful week and an even better weekend.
We have one lucky winner to announce today.Maya Banks offered a signed copy of Sweet Temptation this week *jealous face* and I just wrote all the names down and asked Mr. Random.org who the lucky one is.
Here’s what he told me:
There were 38 items in your list. Here they are in random order:
Sue A.
decadence
Rosie
mariska
Cecile
katsrus
Stella(Ex Libris)
Booklover1335
Lynette
Minx
CrystalGB
flchen1
Ragan
elaing8
Cathy M
Sharon
Blodeuedd
Cherry
Bells
joder
Julie
Kelsey
Lisa
julstew
Regina Ross
INCiDeNT
jeanette8042
Robin K
Michael Joyson
Shea
Lea
annalisa
Amanda Leigh
Sparklybearsy
Lucy
skyla1377
Cheryl
Lisa R
Timestamp: 2010-04-18 09:37:23 UTC
Congrats Sue!!! I will write you an email now.
Update: Susi was already a week in the future so a little change:
Next Friday we have Lori Handeland here as a guest blogger so please be sure to come over and show her some love.Megan Hart will be here on Monday, 26th.
Happy Sunday!
Copyright 2010-11 Book Lovers …
Around the Bookish World: News Week-in-Review
There was a lot of interesting book-related news this week. In the US and worldwide, ebook and print, we bring you links to some of the items that we found most interesting.
Bowker released statistics today showing that traditional US publishers released slightly less titles in 2009 than 2008. They also reported a 181% increase in the number of nontraditional titles released in 2009 over their 2008 numbers.
GalleyCat reported the list of writers that were awarded 2010 Guggenheim Fellowships.
Israel’s largest bookstore chain, Tzomet Sfarim, removed a controversial book from their shelves after complaints from their customers, reports The Jerusalem Post. The book, The National Left by Shmuel Hasfari and Eldad Yaniv, criticizes the settler movement.
In Spanish ebook news, Grammata will sell the Alex eReader in Spain and open a Spanish language ebookstore online in July 2010. …
16 Apr 2010 
Comments Off on Discussion Review: Original Sin by Allison Brennan Discussion Review: Original Sin by Allison Brennan
Format Read: PaperbackNumber of Pages: 416Release Date: January 26th, 2010 Publisher: Ballantine BooksFormats Available: Paperback, eBookPurchasing Info:GoodReads, Author Website, Bookdepository
Book Blurb: Haunted by chilling memories of demonic possession and murder, Moira O’Donnell has spent seven years hunting down her mother, Fiona, whose command of black magic has granted her unprecedented control of the underworld. Now Moira’s global search has led her to a small California town that’s about to become hell on earth.
Tormented by his own terrifying past and driven by powers he can’t explain, ex-seminarian Rafe Cooper joins Moira’s dangerous quest. But Fiona is one devilish step ahead. Hungry for greater power, eternal youth, and stunning beauty, the sorceress is unleashing upon the mortal world the living incarnations of the Seven Deadly Sins.
Together with a demonologist, a tough female sheriff, and a pair of star-crossed teenagers, Moira …
My Wishlist: Jane Austen
Hi all! And welcome to another installment of my Wish list!
Today, I wanted to talk about historical romance literature based on Jane Austen novels that are being remade into scifi fantasy romances…
There has been an uprising on these book titles that now include vampires, zombies and more. . .
Are they the new rage? I don’t know but I will let you be the judge after you check out a few of fantasy works of arts novels I have added to my wish list or just recently read.
Please let me know what you think about these choices and/or have you read them?
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-SmithPub. Date: April 2009-320ppBook info: Goodreads
So begins Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, an expanded edition of the …
Review: The Devil’s Playground by Jenna Black
Format Read: Mass Market PaperbackNumber of Pages: 368Release Date: March 3rd, 2010Publisher: DellFormats Available: Paperback, eBookPurchasing Info: GoodReads, Author Website, Bookdepository
Book Blurb:Morgan Kingsley, a kick-ass exorcist, can deal with Lugh, the super-sexy demon living inside her, but does he have to moan softly during her intimate moments with her mortal lover? Understandably, Brian is reluctant to share the pleasures of Morgan’s flesh with a gorgeous rogue from the Demon Realm. But personal matters will have to wait when the opportunistic owner of The Seven Deadlies demon club in Philadelphia enlists Morgan’s help in heading off a crisis: It seems that demons have started showing up at the hot spot in alarming numbers and in the unwilling bodies of rough trade club-goers. Morgan is sure that Dougal, Lugh’s sworn enemy, is behind this, but why? To find out …
Randomly Booked: Why I love my Kindle
Now that I have a Kindle I don’t need to take anything extra with me when I go on a road trip or travel around the world. I also get instant satisfaction when I buy a book. Thats my favorite part of having the kindle. I can go and travel anywhere I want and always have a good book to read. Its a wonderful new thing for people that live abroad but prefer to read in English. In Israel there are almost no good english books in the bookstores. Now i don’t have to wait for amazon to ship my books instead all i have to do is download it. 😀
I wish there was a bookstore here like Barnes and Noble or Hugendubbel English. There are not enough people here who read in English so there’s only a small …
14 Apr 2010 Comments Off on All YA Love: Interview with Gene Fehler All YA Love: Interview with Gene Fehler
Recently I had the chance to read Never Blame the Umpire and loved it. It is a Christian fiction book that provides comfort as Kate & her family deal with with her mom’s cancer. I think this book has so much to offer: the importance of love and living life to the fullest. I know this is a book that will be staying on my shelf and being pulled out when needed …hopefully not for a long time though!
I was also lucky enough to have a chance to chat with Gene about the book, I hope you enjoy!
The Monster Lover: Can you tell us about Never Blame the Umpire?
Gene Fehler: In Never Blame the Umpire, eleven-year-old Kate is having a happy and busy summer, playing baseball and tennis. She’s also taking a three-week poetry writing class. …
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