Tune in Tuesday (2)
I discovered Tune in Tuesday at For What it’s Worth. Karen has led me to some great artists I hadn’t heard of, so now I’m hoping to pass on the favour (The original credits and hosting info can be found at Tales of Books and Bands.) For the last week, I have been stuck in my new-found, bestest ever app” Songza. There are tons of playlists with quirky names. They contain songs I’ve heard, lots I haven’t, and a few that I wish I could bleach out of my memory (like a scary rap remix of Tony Orlando’s Tie a Yellow Ribbon. I just can’t unhear that one now.) If you don’t have this app, you need to find a way to get it. It’s totally worth it! (And … Read entire article »
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Tune in Tuesday (1)
I haven’t posted in a while, so I thought I’d add a little content today. And what better accompaniment to books than some music! I discovered Tune in Tuesday at For What it’s Worth, but the original credits and hosting info can be found at Tales of Books and Bands. Here are a couple of songs that continue to tickle my fancy, even though I’ve played some of them again and again. Damini by Ubiquitous Synergy Seekers … Read entire article »
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2012 Reading Challenges Wrap Up
Way back at the beginning of the year, last year that is, I had big plans. I teamed up with Melissa from My Worlds…in words and pages to host a couple of reading challenges. Then I sort of tanked on reading and blogging as other real life things got in the way. Well, today, I’m going to share the pithy progress I made on both of the challenges below: First up, the YA Spec Fiction reading … Read entire article »
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Tour Stop and Review: The Dead I Know by Scot Gardner
You wake in the middle of the night, your arms and feet pinned by strong hands. As you thrash your way to consciousness, a calm voice says, “Steady. We’re here to help.” Your mind registers a paramedic, a policeman, an ambulance. You are lying on the lookout at Keeper’s Point, the lookout Amanda Creen supposedly threw herself off. And you have absolutely no idea how you got there. Aaron Rowe walks in his sleep. He … Read entire article »
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Jade Lee novella: read it here!
We’re pleased to be able to share a little of Jade Lee’s novella, Engaged in Passion, part of the Bridal Favors series. There’s just a snippet here, but links at the bottom will take you to the rest of the story over at Heroes and Heartbreakers. Enjoy! (And as a disclaimer, there may be some adult content, so this one’s for the over 18 crowd ) An heiress in search of a title… Francine Richards … Read entire article »
Giveaway! The Last Romanov by Dora Levy Mossanen
This past Monday, June 18th, marked the 111th birthday of Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova, Grand Duchess of Russia. The fate of her family is well known and still discussed to this day. But most interestingly is the speculation surrounding Anastasia’s final fate. Did she really die with the rest of her family? Had she survived and emigrated to America? There have always been theories in this regard, but it appears the answer has been found. Similarly, there … Read entire article »
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Teaser: Endurance by Ann Aguirre (Chapter 2)
I’m happy to be able to share a little teaser of Ann Aguirre’s new short story, Endurance. The complete story will be available at 9am tomorrow morning, but if you just can’t wait, hopefully this will tide you over You’ll find access at the bottom of this post to Heroes and Heartbreakers, who will be sharing Endurance in full tomorrow. I hope you enjoy! Stone had never killed anything. Not an animal. Not an … Read entire article »
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Wanna know what’s “AWESOME”?
So do we! And today’s the day that Neil Pasricha’s Number 1 AWESOME thing will be revealed. Well, technically, it’s tomorrow but I have it on good authority that Neil will be giving the folks that attend his event at Indigo a sneak peek tonight (at the John and Richmond store, starting at 7pm, April 18th, 2012). For those of us unable to attend, we’ll hear the culmination of the author’s last 1000 days of … Read entire article »
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Sneak Peek access for The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
I have to say, Harlequin has done some really cool things with Julie Kagawa’s Iron King series. Now as Julie’s new series is set to release on April 24th, they’ve done it again! Below, you’ll find a still image from the trailer, as well as some links to follow. On Monday, April 16th, these links will lead you to the trailer. Check it out and count the hidden images to “unlock exclusive content.” (See what … Read entire article »
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Paperback Release of The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory + Giveaway
Today, April 3, 2012, marks the release date of the paperback version of Philippa Gregory’s third book in the Cousins’ War series. Here’s what the publisher, Simon and Schuster has to say about the book: In THE LADY OF THE RIVERS (On-sale April 3, 2012; $16.00; 978-1-4165-6371-6), now in paperback, #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory masterfully weaves passion, adventure, and witchcraft into the story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, who would survive two … Read entire article »
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