Lauren McLaughlin – Q & A and GIVEAWAY

I am so excited to be able to host a Q & A with Lauren McLaughlin. I’ve recently read and reviewed SCORED, her latest novel. I enjoyed the dystopian world she created so much. I was glad to get a chance to ask her some questions. Enjoy. 1. Your first two books, CYCLER and (RE)CYCLER [Keep Reading]

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DESTINED by P.C. and Kristin Cast – GIVEAWAY

Are you a fan of the House of Night series? If so, this giveaway is for you.  Would you like a chance to win DESTINED, the 9th book in the series? If so, fill out the information below. Here are the other books in the series just in case you have missed some.   “…Zoey [Keep Reading]

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DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth – REVIEW

Beatrice Prior lives with her family in (dystopian) Chicago where people are grouped into factions based on personal beliefs and values. Her and her family are Abnegation in which people consider selflessness and moderation the most important qualities for a successful society. The other factions are Candor (Truth and Honesty), Amity (Friendship, Peace, Harmony), Erudite [Keep Reading]

EVE by Anna Carey – REVIEW

The plague wiped out most of the Earth’s population. The world is a dangerous place for those outside the safety of the City of Sand. Luckily girls have the opportunity to live at School where they are educated to be the world’s next artists and teachers. Eve has lived safely inside the walls of School ever [Keep Reading]

MEMENTO NORA by Angie Smibert – REVIEW

Do you have something you’d like to forget? A memory too difficult to recall? Have no fear, TFC can take care of your problem.   Nora is about to experience her first visit to TFC (Therapeutic Forgetting Clinic). Her parents are insisting she go after witnessing a horrible terrorist attack. Nora can’t seem to get [Keep Reading]

TANTALIZE: KIEREN’S STORY by Cynthia Leitich Smith – REVIEW

This graphic novel was a long time coming.  When I read TANTALIZE in 2007, my first blog post on Karin’s Book Nook, I wished there had been more about Kieren. Now, finally, we get to see his point of view. Kieren is in love with his best friend, Quincie. Their relationship should be no problem [Keep Reading]

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EReader Covers By Oberon Design

In the late 1960’s, Brendan Smith, the owner and founder of Oberon Design, embarked on a course of artistry that has occupied his life for over forty years.  He began sewing leather with a needle and thread, then borrowed a sister’s sewing machine, wedging it inside his bedroom closet and affixing various tools and findings [Keep Reading]

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THE DEATH CURE by James Dashner – REVIEW

WICKED IS GOOD. That is so hard for Thomas to believe – even though Teresa told him it’s true.  THE DEATH CURE starts where THE SCORCH TRIALS left off. Thomas is in the custody of WICKED.  He is alone in an isolated room without any personal contact that it makes it hard to remember how [Keep Reading]

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ALL THESE THINGS I’VE DONE by Gabrielle Zevin – GIVEAWAY

How would you like to win an audio book of ALL THESE THINGS I’VE DONE? Fill out the information below to be entered.  You have until October 21st to put your name in the hat. If you’d like to read my review of this fascinating book click HERE. Watch the Book Trailer    Take a [Keep Reading]

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ALL THESE THINGS I’VE DONE by Gabrielle Zevin – REVIEW

The year is 2083 and chocolate and coffee are illegal. The Balanchine family is one of the five leading chocolate families and produces some of the best quality chocolate in the world.  Chocolate and coffee are two of the most sought after items on the black market and where the black market runs rampant – [Keep Reading]

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