Monthly Archives: January 2014
Authors Just Wanna Have Fun: Freya Robertson
Posted on January 5, 2014 1 Comment
It’s one thing to love an author’s books, especially when you recognize how much of themselves they put into their written worlds. It’s something more when you realize that these authors are actually *gasp* real human beings with hopes and dreams and even similar interests! Freya Robertson isn’t shy about her love of gaming and […]
YA Weekend: Pantomime by Laura Lam
Posted on January 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
Pantomime by Laura Lam Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Pantomime Publisher: Strange Chemistry Date of Publication: February 5, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “An extraordinary and surprising coming-of-age novel with a unique story of self-discovery and self-acceptance at its heart” Okay, can I first […]
Graphic Novel Review: Locke & Key vol.6: Alpha & Omega by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez
Posted on January 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
Locke and Key, Vol. 6: Alpha & Omega by Joe Hill and Gabriel RodriguezGenre: Horror Series: Collects Locke and Key Omega #1-5 and Alpha #1-2 Publisher: IDW Publishing Publication Date: February 2014 Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars Dodge has all the keys, as well as little Bode’s body and, with all the prom kids in […]
Book Review: Iron Night by M.L. Brennan
Posted on January 3, 2014 1 Comment
Iron Night by M.L. Brennan Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 2 of American Vampire Publisher: Roc Date of Publication: January 7, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “Awesome sequel that was everything I’d hoped for, bringing back all the things I loved about the first book and taking […]
Fire Baptized by Kenya Wright
Posted on January 2, 2014 Leave a Comment
Fire Baptized by Kenya WrightGenre: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance Series: Book 1 of the The Habitat Series Publisher: Dragonfairy Press Date of Publication: January 28, 2012 Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – This book was a nice mix of magic and steamy romance with a heroine who doesn’t take the typical tough girl stance but still […]
Book Review: The Broken Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
Posted on January 1, 2014 1 Comment
The Broken Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin Genre: Epic Fantasy, Magic Series: The Inheritance Trilogy #2 Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: November 2010 Author Info: http://www.nkjemisin.com Wendy’s Rating: 5 out of 5 stars “Why do you think they bother with us? We teach them life’s value.So I would live, if only to spite them.” The first book […]
January Book Club Read: Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
Posted on January 1, 2014 Leave a Comment
The LeVar’s Rainbow Book Club has been on hiatus for the past two months due to NaNoWriMo and the craziness of Christmas. For the new year, we’ll be getting back into it with a book selected from this list of fairy tales for grown ups. Briar Rose by Jane Yolen Ever since she was a […]
Waiting on Wednesday 01/01/14
Posted on January 1, 2014 Leave a Comment
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Mogsy’s Pick The Well’s End by Seth Fishman: February 25, 2014 (Putnam Juvenile) A Young Adult novel that was brought to my attention recently. Seth Fishman is a literary agent […]
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