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Book of the Day: Stormbringers Order of Darkness

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I love Simon & Schuster Audio! They sent me Stormbringers (Order of Darkness) by Philippa Gregory Stormbringers (Order of Darkness) by Philippa Gregory Release Date: 2013-06-04 The second book in a YA quartet filled with intrigue, mystery, and romance, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory.Italy, 1453. Luca and Isolde grow more and more attracted to each other as they continue their journey to unravel the mysteries throughout Christendom. But their travels are delayed by the uprising of an intense religious crusade that threatens the balance of the…

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Trailer: Bloodlines

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Happy Thursday, guys! Check out this great trailer for Bloodlines by Richelle Mead   I wasn’t really sure if I wanted this series or not, but now… yep. Adding it to my wishlist! Bloodlines by Richelle Mead Release Date: 2011-08-23 from Razorbill The first book in Richelle Mead’s New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California. Populated with new…

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Book of the Day: A Once Crowded Sky

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Earlier last week, I was sent a copy of A Once Crowded Sky: A Novel by Tom King A Once Crowded Sky: A Novel by Tom King Release Date: 2012-07-10 A tour de force debut novel from a former CIA counter-terrorism officer, A Once Crowded Sky fuses the sensibility of bombastic, comic-book-style storytelling with modern literary fiction to bring to life a universe of super men stripped of their powers, newly mortal men forced to confront danger in a world without heroes.The superheroes of Arcadia City fight a wonderful war…

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Bitten by Dan O’Brien

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Welcome to the first day of the Bitten blog tour. It will run until July 16th and will feature excerpts, new author interviews each day, character interviews, and a casting call by the author. But first, here is the obligatory blurb about the novel to settle you into this dark world A predator stalks a cold northern Minnesotan town. There is talk of wolves walking on two legs and attacking people in the deep woods. Lauren Westlake, resourceful and determined F.B.I Agent, has found a connection between the strange murders…

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Book of the Day: Black Mariah

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Last week, the very awesome Richard Finney sent me his newest book, Black Mariah: A Calling Black Mariah: A Calling by Richard Finney Release Date: 2013-05-20 Who is Black Mariah? Jeri Asher and Chris Dixon are recruiters for the BLACK MARIAH program. They are the best at what they do, but Jeri has grave doubts about what has been hidden for years – the truth behind who is being sacrificed so the world can be saved. “BLACK MARIAH – A Calling” is a SF-Thriller novel created by the author of…

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Book of the Day: When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears

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Last week, I received a copy of When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears: The Goblin Wars, Book Three by Kersten Hamilton. How pretty is this freaking cover, yall?! When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears: The Goblin Wars, Book Three by Kersten Hamilton Release Date: 2013-08-06 “Buy this novel for readers of Franny Billingsley and Dia Calhoun as well as fans of urban fantasy.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Tyger Tyger: The Goblin Wars, Book One Locked doors are opening, and magical creatures are tumbling through mysterious portals…

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Book of the Day: Atlantis Rising

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Hey you guys! So, earlier this week I found Atlantis Rising by T. A. Barron in my mailbox! Atlantis Rising by T. A. Barron Release Date: 2013-09-26 From T.A. Barron, the New York Times bestselling author of the Merlin Saga, comes a new fantasy world about the origins of Atlantis, perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings, Eragon, The Beyonders and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. In a magical land called Ellegandia, a young boy named Promi scrapes by, stealing pies, cakes and sweets to survive. But little…

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Book of the Day: Deadly Pink

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Well how about this, y’all!  I was sent Deadly Pink by Vivian Vande Velde Deadly Pink by Vivian Vande Velde Release Date: 2013-07-02 Grace Pizzelli is the average one, nothing like her brilliant older sister, Emily, who works for Rasmussem, creators of the world’s best virtual reality games. The games aren’t real, though—or at least they weren’t. Now Emily has hidden herself inside a pink and sparkly game meant for little girls. No one knows why, or how to convince her to come back out, and the technology can’t keep…

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Book of the Day: The Last Dragonslayer

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Look what is out in PAPERBACK!!!! The Last Dragonslayer: The Chronicles of Kazam, Book 1 by Jasper Fforde! I love this cover! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! The Last Dragonslayer: The Chronicles of Kazam, Book 1 by Jasper Fforde Release Date: 2013-07-02 In the good old days, magic was indispensable. But now magic is fading: Drain cleaner is cheaper than a spell, and magic carpets are used for pizza delivery. Fifteen-year-old Jennifer Strange runs Kazam, an employment agency for magicians—but it’s hard to stay in business when magic is drying up. And…

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Book of the Day: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

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Finally out in paperback (with added content!)!!! Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Release Date: 2013-06-04 A New York Times #1 best seller On the New York Times Best Seller List for more than 52 consecutive weeks Includes an excerpt from the much-anticipated sequel and an interview with author Ransom Riggs A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an…

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