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June’s FEATURED AUTHOR: Jennifer’s favorite reads…

By on 19 June, 2013 in featured authors, guest post

It’s nice to see June hasn’t differed from all the other months so far – in that it’s flying by! Today we have our Featured Author Jennifer Zobair stopping by to share some of her favorite books. Read on! For the most part, I read multicultural fiction. My favorite books tend to fall under “South [...]

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Cover Reveal: Faith Hunter’s BLACK ARTS!!

By on 17 June, 2013 in press release, urban fantasy

Faith Hunter’s JANE YELLOWROCK dark urban fantasy series continues with the release of BLACK ARTS on January 7, 2014, and today I have a COVER REVEAL for you!! The BLACK ARTS blurb: Jane Yellowrock is a shape-shifting skinwalker who always takes care of her own — no matter the cost…. When Evan Trueblood blows into [...]

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the keeper of secrets

TLC Book Tour: 90. The Keeper of Secrets by Julie Thomas…

By on 17 June, 2013 in dreys giveaways, historical fiction

Today’s title is an emotional story from Julie Thomas, who lives two hours from my sister… *sends sister to wave “hi” to Julie* About Julie Thomas: Julie Thomas lives in Cambridge, New Zealand. She wrote The Keeper of Secrets over a seven-year period while writing and producing television and film full-time. Connect with Julie online [...]

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the firebird

Review: 89. The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley…

By on 14 June, 2013 in historical fiction

Today’s review is for my second Susanna Kearsley title, The Firebird… drey’s thoughts: Where do I begin to tell you how much I loved The Firebird? Let’s start with the characters – our heroine Nicola, who decides to find out the origin of a customer’s family heirloom. Our hero Rob, who has a past romantic [...]

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the black opera

Review: 88. The Black Opera by Mary Gentle…

By on 13 June, 2013 in fantasy

Mary Gentle’s The Black Opera made its way to my library pile because I noticed its cover as I was heading out with other books I’d put on hold. When I read the back cover, I knew I had to give it a whirl! drey’s thoughts: Want a story set in Renaissance Italy featuring Opera, [...]

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June’s FEATURED AUTHOR: Jennifer Zobair’s Painted Hands!

By on 12 June, 2013 in featured authors

It’s a Wednesday, the second such in June, and today we showcase our Featured Author Jennifer Zobair’s newly-released debut novel Painted Hands! Muslim bad girl Zainab Mir has just landed a job working for a post-feminist, Republican Senate candidate. Her best friend Amra Abbas is about to make partner at a top Boston law firm. [...]

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Review: 87. Astor Place Vintage by Stephanie Lehmann…

By on 11 June, 2013 in guest post, historical fiction

Stephanie Lehmann’s Astor Place Vintage is a fascinating look at life in the early 1900s, when women are starting to question the roles they’ve been boxed into. I asked her to tell us why she set (parts of) Astor Place Vintage in a department store in the 1900s – read on to see what she [...]

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blood trade

Review: 86. Blood Trade by Faith Hunter…

By on 10 June, 2013 in urban fantasy

I can never wait for the next Jane Yellowrock novel once I’m done with one. Alas, writers never write fast enough for my satisfaction… But that just means that I get to re-read these fabulous books over and over! drey’s thoughts: Oh, Jane. After the mess that was Death’s Rival, she’s pretty down in the [...]

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conspiracy of faith

Review: 85. A Conspiracy of Faith by Jussi Adler-Olsen…

By on 6 June, 2013 in mystery

I thoroughly enjoyed Jussi Adler-Olsen’s The Keeper of Lost Causes when I read it last year, and I couldn’t believe I got the opportunity to check out A Conspiracy of Faith. Somehow I missed The Absent One, an oversight which I’ll have to rectify sooner rather than later! drey’s thoughts: A Conspiracy of Faith starts [...]

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June’s FEATURED AUTHOR is Jennifer Zobair!

By on 5 June, 2013 in dreys giveaways, featured authors, interview

Holy wow, how fast is this year flying by? Can you believe it’s June already? I can’t, but I’ve been looking forward to having Jennifer Zobair visit, and here she is! Jennifer Zobair grew up in Iowa and graduated from Smith College and Georgetown Law School. She has practiced corporate and immigration law in New [...]

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Winners!

By on 4 June, 2013 in misc

I have winners to announce! Here are lucky ducks getting deliveries in the near future! David McCullough’s 1776 goes to Beth Cook! Deborah Harkness’ Shadow of Night paperback and buttons goes to Jacqueline Harrington! And Jill Shalvis’ It Had to Be You goes to Ada Hui! Congratulations, everyone, and happy reading! Check out the rest [...]

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