It's time for us to reveal a new quote from the upcoming Swear by Nina Malkin, a sequel to Swoon. Here is today's tantalizing taste, picked by Nina herself: And here's a bonus quote, too: My nemesis is a sociopath with bloodhound tendencies who, as an added bonus, is already dead and ergo indestructible. -... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin: Exclusive Quotes #2
It's time for us to reveal a new quote from the upcoming Swear by Nina Malkin, a sequel to Swoon. Here is today's tantalizing taste, picked by Nina herself: And here's a bonus quote, too: My nemesis is a sociopath with bloodhound tendencies who, as an added bonus, is already dead and ergo indestructible. -... Continue Reading →
John Corey Whaley: “A Debut YA Author’s Perspective on Banning Books”
Today, John Corey Whaley, the author of Where Things Come Back, guest blogs about his perspective on Banned Books Week -- and I have to say, he pretty much embodies my own personal feelings on this subject, though he writes about it much more eloquently than I ever have. Thanks for stopping by, Corey! Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ... Continue Reading →
Classic Worth Reading: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
It’s his only complete novel. It’s kind of weird. Yes, it’s Poe – dark and morbid and full of all that sinister/graphic stuff. But it is also comical, mind-blowing (in that Post-Modern, irritating sort of way) and serves to further solidify Poe as a mischievous, quick-witted sprite – a modern day Puck wreaking havoc on... Continue Reading →
Classic Worth Reading: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
It’s his only complete novel. It’s kind of weird. Yes, it’s Poe – dark and morbid and full of all that sinister/graphic stuff. But it is also comical, mind-blowing (in that Post-Modern, irritating sort of way) and serves to further solidify Poe as a mischievous, quick-witted sprite – a modern day Puck wreaking havoc on... Continue Reading →
Beyond Fateful: Hourglass by Claudia Gray
Today we look at Hourglass by Claudia Gray, the third book in her Evernight series: Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas. After escaping from Evernight, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas seek refuge with Black Cross, an elite group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or... Continue Reading →
Beyond Fateful: Hourglass by Claudia Gray
Today we look at Hourglass by Claudia Gray, the third book in her Evernight series: Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas. After escaping from Evernight, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas seek refuge with Black Cross, an elite group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin: Fun Fact #2
The countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin continues today, with another fun fact about the highly-anticipated sequel. Nina herself wrote in to share this with us: Dice discovers a letter to Sin beneath a bouquet of blue roses. Roses of that hue don’t exist in nature — one reason they’re a symbol of unattainable love.... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin: Fun Fact #2
The countdown to Swear by Nina Malkin continues today, with another fun fact about the highly-anticipated sequel. Nina herself wrote in to share this with us: Dice discovers a letter to Sin beneath a bouquet of blue roses. Roses of that hue don’t exist in nature — one reason they’re a symbol of unattainable love.... Continue Reading →
Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
Normally, I'm the type of person who can leap from book to book without barely a breath in between the last page of one and the first page of another. That was not the case after I finished Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor. I found myself lingering. Savoring. Turning over the plot... Continue Reading →
