O Rly? How “realistic” does a kid’s novel—or any novel—have to be? Or, rather, how un-realistic can it get away with being before the reader rebels, and thinks, “No”? The answer probably is: There is no answer. Once we know something is a piece of fiction, we ask only that it pull [Keep Reading]
1 of the 52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody and Her Books….for 51 other reasons, visit YA Librarian Tales (August 4th), Call Me Crazy (August 6th, and I Just Want to Sit Here and Read (August 7th) and stay tuned for more! Jessica’s top 5 favorite movies are: Sliding Doors; Love, Actually; Back to the [Keep Reading]
In honor of the early July release of ONCE by Anna Carey, I am able to offer you a wonderful opportunity. How would you like to win a copy of EVE, ONCE, and a $10 iTunes Giftcard? Anna Carey is sharing her 5 favorite things with us. In order [Keep Reading]
Welcome to Karin’s Book Nook. Today it is my pleasure to host the Blog Tour for SHADOW AND BONE. Back in March I posted my review and as you can see, I enjoyed it immensely. I am so excited to have the author, Leigh Bardugo, guest posting on my blog today. Without further ado…. JUST [Keep Reading]
In honor of Armchair BEA I am giving away an ARC of THE DIVINERS by Libba Bray. Be sure to get your entry in by Monday, June 11th.
In honor of the newest Chronicle’s of Nick release, INFAMOUS, I have been authorized to giveaway a copy of the book that started it all. If you would like to win a copy of INFINITY, please fill out the Rafflecopter below. I reviewed INFINITY in 2010. Click HERE to read the review. At fourteen, Nick [Keep Reading]
Karin’s Book Nook welcomes Kim Purcell, the author of TRAFFICKED, to the blog. My novel, TRAFFICKED, is about a girl who comes from Moldova to Los Angeles to be a nanny and ends up a modern-day domestic slave. People ask me all the time if Hannah is based on someone. They would like me to [Keep Reading]
Want to Win??? Fill out the Rafflecopter below. You have until February 21st to enter. If you don’t know what the book is about check out my review from a couple of days ago. a Rafflecopter giveaway You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway.
How would you like to win a copy of GLOW by Amy Kathleen Ryan? All you have to do is enter your information below. Click HERE to read my review from yesterday. You have until Friday, January 20th to enter. a Rafflecopter giveaway <a href=”http://rafl.es/enable-js”>You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway</a>.
Da Da Da Daaaaa!!!! I am happy to feature CINDER again on this blog. This time, thanks to MacMillan Audio, I am giving away a copy of the audio. I am so excited!!!! This book is so good. No matter what format you prefer there is one for you. Here is an audio excerpt: [Keep Reading]

















































