Celebrating New Releases Today!
- Matched by Ally Condie
- Rescue by Anita Shreve
- Port Mortuary by Patricia Cornwell
- Counterfeit Magic by Kelley Armstrong
Book Birthdays!
Teaser Tuesday
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB ofShould Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
Yara's Teaser:
“Even if that’s true, it’s too risky. We have to wait them out. If they see
two girls out here…after they just spotted two female draki, they might get suspicious.”
Page 6
Firelight
Published: September 7th 2010
HarperTeen
Jenny's Teaser:
"You had your chance," he whispered, allowing admiration to soften his tone. "And now I condemn you to eternity."
Page 12
Seducing the Vampire
Release Date: January 1st 2011
Harlequin
The Iron Queen Book Review
Iron Fey #3
Author: Julie Kagawa
Pages: 384 pgs
Reading Level: YA
Release Date: February 1st 2010
Review Source: NetGalley
Available: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Borders
Summary: (from goodreads) The New York Times Bestseller
My name is Meghan Chase.
I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.
This time, there will be no turning back.
(Should be more like a Forest of Trees)
I will write this review spoiler free. We start The Iron Queen a little bit after where the 2nd book left off. We once again begin a journey with Meghan and My favorite Prince Ash. Yes I will say it now for those that don't know yet. I am 100% Team Ash since book 1. Every page in the book is filled with so much and it keeps you on the edge of your seats. I will admit this is the 1st book I've read where parts actually made my eyes water. I've never ever cried from a book and The Iron Queen changed that for me. You also will read sections that will make you smile your biggest smile. Julie wrote in a part that my heart literally did little cartwheels of happiness. I felt like it was happening to a loved one and I was just so overwhelmed by the action that it made me Happy for the rest of the day. The ending of the book is so moving, I didn't want it to end.
Do I look forward to The Iron Knight, It will be like Christmas all over again when its released. The Iron fey series is my favorite Fey series of all time. I can't wait until everyone is able to pick up their copy and hear what everyone has to say, and so I can finally squeal with others about the Awesomesauce that Ash is.
Review for The Iron King
Review for The Iron Daughter
"No Hope for Gomez!" Birthday party!
Today I bring you a event happening December 2nd from Author Graham Parke who wrote No Hope for Gomez! Parke will be celebrating the 1 year anniversary of his book and he is inviting everyone to the party! Check it out.
"No Hope for Gomez!" Birthday Party. Win kindles, iPods, and get free books!
“It's the age-old tale: Boy meets girl. Boy stalks girl. Girl already has a stalker. Boy becomes her stalker-stalker.” |
It's hard to believe, but it's been a year since I handed in the final proofs for my weird little book ‘No Hope for Gomez!’ To celebrate this, and the fact that it just became a finalist in 2010's Best Book Awards, I decided to throw an international party. As I’ve had a debilitating fear of throwing parties and no-one showing up since early childhood, I’d be more than delighted if you’d come!
Of course, with every cool, international party comes a gift bag. Here's just some of the stuff attendants will get:
- Exclusive short story collection
- No Hope for Gomez: The Lost Chapters
- Making of Gomez: behind the scenes eBook
- Signed hi-res poster + bookplate
(These are all exclusive items and will not be available again)
Additionally, several lucky attendants will win a Kindle or an iPod!
Oh yeah, you can bring as many friends as you like, just don't bring your crazy uncle who drinks too much and then tries to get me to go to the attic with him to see something wonderful. I've fallen for that before and I don't mind telling you, I came away very disappointed!
Find out how to attend HERE.
BIR2010 Blogger List
Best I've Read 2010 Blogger List
Here are all the blogs that are part of this Epic event. Make sure you are following each one and also our events blog as well.
Last but not least
US!
Best I've Read Getting Closer
The time is getting closer for BIR2010!
Just a reminder that this event has a dedicated special blog just for it so you don't miss any information. You also want to check it out for the special teasers we have been posting and some early giveaways!
(click the link)
Also you will notice on our blog we made a special tab just for BIR2010, so when the event starts on the December 6th you can find all the post for BIR2010 easily. Trust me the tab was needed since we will be bringing you all over 40+ post/giveaways!
Here are just a few that will make you happy!
Gratitude Giveaways:Blog Follower Appreciation Hop Winners
Gratitude Giveaway Winners
Thank you to all those that entered!
The winner of the YA Prize is.......
Carrie
The winner of the Adult Prize is.....
sablelexi
I will be emailing you both and you have 48 hours to contact me back. Thanks again!
The Sapphire Talisman Giveaway Winner
The Sapphire Talisman Giveaway Winner
Thank you to those that entered and Thank you for Brenda for hosting the giveaway.
And now the winner is...............
jmanni32
I will email letting you know you have won and pass your address to Brenda to mail you your book.
Beautiful Creatures Book Review
Caster Chronicles #1
Authors: Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Pages: 564 Hardcover
Reading Level: YA
Published: December 1st 2009
Review Source: Purchased
Available: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Borders
Summary: (from goodreads) Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power, and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever.
Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them.
In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.
Read Yara's Review HERE
It's Monday! What are you Reading?
It's Monday! What are you reading is hosted by One Persons Journey through a world of Books. Each week we spotlight the books we are reading, planning on reading or just finished reading.
Finished:
Beautiful Creatures - Jenny
The Emerald Talisman - Jenny
No One Lives Twice - Jenny
Her Kind of Hero - Jenny
Blood Lust - Jessica
Currently Reading:
Iron Queen - Yara
Dark Road to Darjeeling - Trudy
Bloodstone Heart - Jessica
Seducing the Vampire - Jenny
Next in Line:
Firelight - Yara
Emmy's Song - Jenny
One Night in Scotland - Trudy
Waiting on Wednesday!
Waiting on Wednesday
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Yara's pick:
Wolfsbane
Nightshade #2
Author: Andrea Cremer
Pages: TBD
Reading Level: YA
Release Date: July 12th 2011
Betrayal, loss, pain, fear. How many trials can love endure and still survive?
This book to me is like a kid waiting for Santa at Xmas time, that's how badly I want Wolfsbane in my hands. If you haven't read Andrea's Nightshade, then I think you haven't read my tweets or review.
Book Review: The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos
Talisman #1
Author: Brenda Pandos
Reading Level: YA
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: March 23rd 2010
Review Source: Purchased
Available: Amazon
Summary: (from goodreads) To be normal, sixteen-year-old Julia Parker would shed her empathic gift in a second. Life has been difficult since her mother's mysterious disappearance ten years earlier - an event she witnessed, but can't remember. Julia's situation becomes more complicated after a near death experience from a blood thirsty stalker. As high school students go missing it is clear there is a connection to her own experience--past and present. Someone has to stop the madness and a chance encounter with a creepy psychic foretells that only Julia is the key to stopping the madness, but it may require the life of the one she loves.
Once Upon a Twilight's Reviewers
Today Im happy to be able to share with all our followers on the blog, a picture of us. We are reunited in Florida today for a babyshower. So here I present your Once Upon a Twilight Reviewers!
Trudy, Jessica, Jenny and Yara
Aloha Friday
Here is how Aloha Friday works from Kailani's blog An Island Life:
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
Our Question is:
"Are you a fan of eating Turkey?"
We basically eat it only on Thanksgiving!
Road trip!
Hi my fellow followers!
I wanted to let you know that starting today in the afternoon, I will begin a 10 day family road trip. I will have a laptop, but still the postings will be very minimal. Please don't get discourage, I will be back full speed on 11/29. I will try my best and post daily but I wont make promises. We are headed to Florida and then New York for Thanksgiving.
Don't forget while the blog is slow, there are giveaways going on.
Also if you haven't sign up yet for Our Valentine's Day: Books with LOVE Hop
Here at Once Upon a Twilight we wish all our followers a Wonderful Thanksgiving!
No One Lives Twice Book Review
Author: Julie Moffett
Pages: eBook
Reading Level: Adult
Published: August 16th 2010
This book can be described in one word. AMAZING! I was intrigued from the beginning to the end. There are so many twist and turns and unexpected agendas that you do not know who's on good side or who's on the bad side. Although there are some terms that i did not understand, the author did a excellent hob explaining it. the dialog will keep you guessing the entire time. It was mysteriously funny and completely unpredictable. I love it! I will definitely be reading more stories from this author, she knows how to catch the reader's eye and keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire story. I recommend this book.
Synopsis: I'm Lexi Carmichael, geek extraordinaire. I spend my days stopping computer hackers at the National Security Agency. My nights? Those I spend avoiding my mother and eating cereal for dinner. Even though I work for a top-secret agency, I've never been in an exciting car chase, sipped a stirred (not shaken) martini, or shot a poison dart from an umbrella.
Until today, that is, when two gun-toting thugs popped up in my life and my best friend disappeared. So, I've enlisted the help of the Zimmerman twins—the reclusive architects of America's most sensitive electronic networks—to help me navigate a bewildering maze of leads to find her.
Along the way, my path collides with a sexy government agent and a rich, handsome lawyer, both of whom seem to have the hots for me. Hacking, espionage, sexy spy-men—it's a geek girl's dream come true. If it weren't for those gun-toting thugs...
Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Trudy's pick:
One Night in Scotland
Hurst Amulet #1
Author: Karen Hawkins
Pages: 384 pgs
Reading Level: Adult
Release Date: November 23rd 2010
Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins begins a sparkling new series with this thrilling tale of a desperate beauty on an urgent quest, a dark earl scarred by his beastly past—and the ancient treasure that binds their fates.
A mysterious abductor . . . Someone is holding her brother prisoner in exchange for a gold-and-onyx box covered in mysterious runes, so Mary Hurst boldly sets out from the family vicarage to find the priceless artifact. But the man who possesses it, Angus Hay, the Earl of Erroll, is less than sympathetic to her plight.
A forbidding stranger . . . Himself a prisoner of his dark past, Angus refuses to yield the box—or allow Mary to leave! Suspicious of the alluring lass’s mission, he vows to wrest a confession from her, but unearths a fiery temper and a will as strong as his own.
An unbreakable curse . . . Passion flares between them, but now there is more at stake: an unknown enemy is hunting down the precious box, and will stop at nothing. Risking all for love, Angus must solve the mystery behind the runes . . . and trust the only woman who can awaken his forgotten heart.
Yara's Pick:
The Sookie Stackhouse Companion
Sookie Stackhouse Series
Author: Charlaine Harris
Pages: 320 pgs
Reading Level: Adult
Release Date: February 1st 2011
Synopsis: The #1 New York Times bestselling author presents the definitive guide to the world of Sookie Stackhouse.
Charlaine Harris has topped the bestseller charts and has become a nationwide phenomenon, thanks to the unconventional-and otherworldly- life of Sookie Stackhouse. Now, in her own words, Sookie gives readers a look at her family, friends, enemies, adventures, and-of course-the lovers who set her world on fire...
Readers will:
• Tour Bon Temps, the small Louisiana town that Sookie calls home, and visit the houses of her Gran and her sometime vampire lover, Bill
• Prowl around the werewolf and were-panther communities
• Browse through her best friend Tara's dress shop
• Belly up to the bar in Merlotte's, where Sookie works
• Get must-have Bon Temps recipes-including Caroline Bellfleur's famous chocolate cheesecake
• Test themselves with trivia questions from the series
Gratitude Giveaways:Blog Follower Appreciation Hop
Gratitude Giveaways - Blog Follower Appreciation
A way to say Thank you to our wonderful followers!
A big Thank you also to I am a Reader, Not a Writer for hosting this great Hop!
A big Thank you also to I am a Reader, Not a Writer for hosting this great Hop!
Once Upon a Twilight join forces in this wonderful Hop. There are over 150 blogs signed up to take part this the giveaway. The giveaway Hop will run from Wednesday November 17th thru Sunday November 28th at midnight.
We want to say Thank you to all our old and new followers, without you we would not be here. Your comments put big smiles on our faces everyday.
So here at Once upon a Twilight we will be giving away 2 wonderful prizes.
Our YA prize will be:
Signed Blue Bloods paperback copy with swag from Melissa De La Cruz
Our Adult prize will be:
Signed Lasher hardcover from Anne Rice
to Enter:
- We ask that you follow our blog on GFC
- Fill out the FORM
- We ask that you help spread the word
- The giveaway will only be US/CA
Pretty simple right! Well good luck and Thank you for Following!
Below you will see the Linky list for all the blogs particpating. Make sure to visit each one to have more chances at winning great prizes.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
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