Monthly Archives: July 2013

Stacking the Shelves #56

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Merin

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, which is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can read more about the creation of Stacking the Shelves … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Show by John A. Heldt

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Merin

The Show (Northwest Passage #3) by John A. Heldt Self-published, 2013 [Goodreads] [Amazon] Previous Installments: The Mine | The Journey Seattle, 1941. Grace Vandenberg, 21, is having a bad day. Minutes after Pearl Harbor is attacked, she learns that her … Continue reading →

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BOOK BLITZ: Glass Frost by Liz DeJesus

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Merin

Today I’m participating in the Release Day Blitz for Glass Frost by Liz DeJesus, sponsored by Indie Inker. The first book in the series, First Frost, is actually on my to-read list, and I just need to find the time … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: OCD, the Dude, and Me by Lauren Roedy Vaughn

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Merin

OCD, the Dude, and Me by Lauren Roedy Vaughn Dial, 2013 [Goodreads] [Amazon] With frizzy orange hair, a plus-sized body, sarcastic demeanor, and “unique learning profile,” Danielle Levine doesn’t fit in even at her alternative high school. While navigating her … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wednesday #57

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Merin

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I’m Waiting on Wednesday for Blythewood by Carol Goodman (Viking Juvenile): Welcome to Blythewood. At seventeen, Avaline Hall has already buried … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Authors Who Deserve More Recognition

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Merin

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they will post a new Top Ten list that one of the bloggers there at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome … Continue reading →

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NOVELLA REVIEW: A Dawn Most Wicked by Susan Dennard

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Merin

A Dawn Most Wicked (Something Strange and Deadly #0.5) by Susan Dennard HarperTeen, 2013 [Goodreads] [Amazon] Sequel: Something Strange and Deadly  Daniel Sheridan is an engineer’s apprentice on a haunted Mississippi steamer known as the Sadie Queen. His best friend–the … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Theory of Everything by Kari Luna

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Merin

The Theory of Everything by Kari Luna Philomel, 2013 [Goodreads] [Amazon] One part Libba Bray’s GOING BOVINE, two parts String Theory, and three parts love story equals a whimsical novel that will change the way you think about the world. … Continue reading →

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BOOK BLITZ: Ravenhurst by Lorraine Beaumont

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Merin

Today I’m excited to take part in the Book Blitz for the Special Key Edition of Ravenhurst by Lorraine Beaumont, sponsored by BB Book Tours. This special “Key” edition comes with all-new interactive content, and combines the first two stories, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Belladonna by Fiona Paul

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Merin

Belladonna (Secrets of the Eternal Rose #2) by Fiona Paul Philomel, 2013 [Goodreads] [Amazon] Previous Installment: Venom In the second book in the stunning Secrets of the Eternal Rose series, Cassandra Caravello is trying to forget Falco, the wild artist who … Continue reading →

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