Sunday, May 30, 2010
In My Mailbox
A couple of days ago I recieved Beautiful Americans
and Wanderlust
They were donated by Lucy Silag for a giveaway during LGBT Week but I decided that I would read them and review them first.
Keep an eye out for Experienced coming out Oct. 28, 2010!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Book Giveaway at Ex Libris
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews (Kate Daniels series book #2)
Changeless by Gail Carriger (Parasol Protectorate series book#2)
The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber (The Strangely Beautiful series book #2)
Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld series book #2)
Highlander Unmasked by Monica McCarty (Highlander book #2)
Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (Demonica series book #2)
Rules:
International
Ends June 15th
Enter here.
Monday, May 24, 2010
LGBT Week Update (#2)
As for the update I don't really have much to tell you. I thought a weekly update would be good but now I'm thinking it might not be. More prizes have been added but I want to keep what they are a secret.
I guess I can tell you that so far I will be reviewing:
Luna by Julie Anne Peters
Keeping You A Secret by Julie Anne Peters
Anne On My Mind by Nancy Garden
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson
Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin
I have more books coming to review. I can keep you updated on that.
If you have any questions let me know.
Please help spread the word about LGBT Week by adding the button to your blog:
Thank you Marielle for making it for me!!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
LGBT Week Updates (1)
So far I can promise that there will be:
Five book reviews (I am hoping for more)
Interviews with some authors
Giveaways with some great prizes
I am still working on more. If you have any ideas/suggestions or if you would like to donate something to a giveaway, Please send me an email: rae_reads@hotmail.com with the subject: LGBT Week
Every week I will also be putting up a new poll that has something to do with LGBT Week. I would really appreciate it if you would vote. The next one goes up on the 21st.
Please help spread the word about LGBT Week by adding the button to your blog:
Thank you Marielle for making it for me!!
Monday, May 17, 2010
It's Monday! What Are You Reading?
Completed:
Annie On My Mind by Nancy Garden (for LGBT Week)
Books I am reading:
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison (put on hold until after LGBT Week)
Keeping You A Secret by Julie Anne Peters (for LGBT Week)
Coming Up:
Luna by Julie Anne Peters (LGBT Week)
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson (LGBT Week)
One Soul For Sale by Cate Masters
Picture This by Cate Masters
Saturday, May 15, 2010
In My Mailbox
I didn't get the chance to buy any books this week, however I did get some books that I won in the mail Friday afternoon. I am really excited to read them even though I need to put three of them off until after LGBT Week.
I am having some issues right now but I promise to add info about the books and where I won them as soon as I can. Sorry about that guys!
Won:
25 Things About Me
This should be interesting.
1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Closed.
2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels?I do sometimes. Not always.
3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?Out! I can't stand it when my sheets are tucked in.
4. Would you rather be attacked by a bear or a swarm of bees?
Bear. I'm not exactly sure why.
5. Do you have freckles?
Yes.
6. What is your biggest pet peeve?When people act like they know all about anxiety and Selective Mutism and tell me to just "get over it".
7. Have you ever peed in the woods?
Not yet.
8. Do you ever dance if there’s no music playing?
Sometimes.
9. Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Nope.
10. Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Of course!
11. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
I'm a vegetarian but I do eat fake nuggets and I usually uses ranch dressing.
12. What is your favorite food?
Veg. tacos.
13. What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Timeline, any zombie movie, Boys Don't Cry, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.
14. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
I was a brownie. lol
15. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Ummm....no.
16. Can you change the oil on a car?
Yes, I can.
17. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Nope.
18. Ever ran out of gas?
Nope.
19. Are you lazy?
Most of the time.
20. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
I was a cowboy one year. Yes, a cowBOY. lol
21. How many languages can you speak?
I know a tiny bit of few different languages. Now if I could just learn to speak english.
22. Who is better…Leno or Letterman?
Ummm....Leno I guess.
23. Do you sing in the car?
Nope, I read in the car.
24. Ever eat a pierogi?
Nope.
25. First concert?
LeAnn Rimes. It's the first one I remember but I don't really remember much.
Giveaways: Update (2)
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: Win Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr. Ends May 15th!
Reading without Restraint: Win Neighborhood Watch by Cammie McGovern (ARC) - Ends May 16th.
Head on over to The Book Pixie for your chance to win a box of books along with some great swag. Ends May 16th!
Win it: The Misikko Hana Professional Flat Iron 1" Pink Edition - Ends May 18th!
Tethered Mommy: Win Still the One by Robin Wells. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!
Socrate's Book Reviews: Win one of 3 audio books (The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker). US and Canada. Ends May 21st!
Little Yayas is giving away a $100 Gift Certificate to ATG Stores. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!
Win a bookcase over at Emily's Reading Room. US and Canada. Ends May 22nd!
Simply Stacie: Win a t-shirt of your choice from CafePress. US and Canada. Ends May 23rd!
Fire And Ice: Win The Hourglass Door by Lisa Mangum plus bookmarks. International. Ends May 23!
Random Ramblings is having a 165 FOllowers Giveaway. One winner will win 3 books plus $20 worth of book of their choice from The Book Depository. Ends May 24!
Simply Stacie: Win Addmission by Jean Hanff Korelitz. US & Canada. Ends May 26th!
Jo-Jo Loves To Read: Win On Folly Beach by Karen White. US and Canada. Ends May 26th!
Daisy Chain Book Reviews: Win The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell. Ends May 28th!
Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings: May Giveaway. Ends May 31st. International.
Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: A giveaway a day. Ends May 31st!
A Book-lovers' Review: Win a Signed copy of Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny. US and Canada. Ends May 31st!
La Femme Readers is having a Spring Cleaning Giveaway with wicked prizes. US and Canada. Ends June 1st.
Check out Paperback Palooza!
Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: Ask NRSVampChick & Giveaway
Bitten by Paranormal Romance: Into the Dark by by Gena Showalter (autographed) - US and Canada.
Love At The End of the World is having a 50 followers contest. You could win either White Cat by Holly Black or Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott. Ends May 13th!
Book Junkie is having a 500 Followers Thank You Giveaway! 3 winners, $10GC! Open to all. Ends May 14th!!
The Giveaway Gal: Win Still the One. US and Canada. Ends May 14th!
Mysteries and My Musings is giving away 3 copies of A Toast To Murder by Michelle Scott. Ends May 14th.
Win an ereader or a $100 GC!
Sony Pocket (color of your choice) Ebook:
RCA Reader Ebook:
Aluratek Libre Ebook Pro:
Kobo Ereader:
International.
Remember to let her know Rae Reads sent you.
Friday, May 14, 2010
I'm Taking A Break
I will be taking a break from the book I am reading (Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison) and from doing reviews until after July 4th. I just have too much to do and little time to do it.
I will still be reading and writing reviews, you just wont get to see them until LGBT Week. I have a lot of ideas and I think it is all going to come together and be a wonderful 10 days.
I will keep doing the memes that I have been participating in and some other things that don't take much time.
I will also post updates about LGBT Week every Tuesday.
If you would like to be involved with LGBT Week or donate to the giveaway, please send me an email at: rae_reads@hotmail.com
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
You don't want to miss this!!
There will be at least 7 winners. She will add more for every 50 new followers.
Winner 1 gets 2 books from a list and any book from the Book Depsitory.
Winner 2 gets 2 books from the list.
Winner 3 gets a $10 Amazon Gift Card.
Winner 4 gets 1 book from the list.
Winner 5 gets 1 book from the list.
Winner 6 gets $5 Amazon Gift Card.
Winner 7 gets $5 Amazon Gift Card.
Contest is international as long as The Book Depository ships to you.
Ends June 30th.
It's a Social Parade
To Participate:
- Follow the blog in the first spot via Google Friend Connect. All blogs participating must post about social parade and link to that on the linky.
- Link-up your blog post for "It's a Social Parade" that you made on your blog.
- Follow as many as you like commenting on their POST as you do so they can follow back!
- If you do not make a post and link that up, it is unlikely that someone will search around for a post to comment on.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Waiting on Wednesday/A-Z Wednesday
Description: As a mortal girl dating a vampire, Raven knows that love isn't always easy. Now that Alexander's parents have returned to Romania, Raven and her dreamy vampire boyfriend are happy to resume their cryptic romance.
LGBT Week
What: I'm still working on this part. However there will be book reviews.
Why: Since I can't get to Toronto for pride this year I figured I would celebrate some other way.
Where: Right here at Rae Reads!!
If you would like to donate something for a giveaway let me know.
LGBT authors and/or books only!
Want to be involved or just have questions and/or suggestions? Send me an email at: rae_reads@hotmail.com
Please use GLBT Week as the subject!
More information coming soon!
A Very Vampire May Giveaway
#1 Twilight (SIGNED)
#2 The Vampire Armand (SIGNED)
#3 Dead Until Dark, Living Dead in Dallas, Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (SIGNED)
#4 Bloodsucking Fiends, You Suck, Bite Me by Christopher Moore (SIGNED)
#5 Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead.
US and Canada only
Ends June 2nd. Winners will be announced June 3rd.
If you enter (which I'm sure you will) please please please mention that Rae Reads sent you!!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Giveaways: Update (1)
SciFiGuy is giving away two copies of Touching Darkness by Jamie Rush. US and Canada! Ends today (May 10th)!
Blog with Bite is giving away THE SAND DRAGON by Michael F. Stewart. US and Canada! Ends today (May 10th)!
Simply Stacie is giving away 3 copies of the Cradle Patrick Somerville. US & Canada! Ends May 7th!!
Simply Stacie: Mother's Day Romance Giveaway - Ends May 7th.
Simpy Stacie: Forbidden Passion by Rita Herron - May 7th!
LJ Blodyrev: Win a hardcover copy of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Ends May 7th!!
Big Spring Giveaway (great prizes) - Ends May 7th!
Shannon Whitney Messenger is having a 500 followers giveaway!! You could win one of five book packs. US and Canada. Ends May 8th.
Book Love Affair: Two winners pick a book. Ends May 8th!!
Love At The End of the World is having a 50 followers contest. You could win either White Cat by Holly Black or Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott. Ends May 13th!
Book Junkie is having a 500 Followers Thank You Giveaway! 3 winners, $10GC! Open to all. Ends May 14th!!
The Giveaway Gal: Win Still the One. US and Canada. Ends May 14th!
Mysteries and My Musings is giving away 3 copies of A Toast To Murder by Michelle Scott. Ends May 14th.
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers: Win Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr. Ends May 15th!
Reading without Restraint: Win Neighborhood Watch by Cammie McGovern (ARC) - Ends May 16th.
Head on over to The Book Pixie for your chance to win a box of books along with some great swag. Ends May 16th!
Win it: The Misikko Hana Professional Flat Iron 1" Pink Edition - Ends May 18th!
Tethered Mommy: Win Still the One by Robin Wells. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!
Socrate's Book Reviews: Win one of 3 audio books (The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker). US and Canada. Ends May 21st!
Little Yayas is giving away a $100 Gift Certificate to ATG Stores. US and Canada. Ends May 21st!
Win a bookcase over at Emily's Reading Room. US and Canada. Ends May 22nd!
Random Ramblings is having a 165 FOllowers Giveaway. One winner will win 3 books plus $20 worth of book of their choice from The Book Depository. Ends May 24!
Simply Stacie: Win Addmission by Jean Hanff Korelitz. US & Canada. Ends May 26th!
Jo-Jo Loves To Read: Win On Folly Beach by Karen White. US and Canada. Ends May 26th!
Alaine - Queen of Happy Endings: May Giveaway. Ends May 31st. International.
Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: A giveaway a day. Ends May 31st!
A Book-lovers' Review: Win a Signed copy of Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny. US and Canada. Ends May 31st!
La Femme Readers is having a Spring Cleaning Giveaway with wicked prizes. US and Canada. Ends June 1st.
Check out Paperback Palooza!
Not-Really-Southern Vamp Chick: Ask NRSVampChick & Giveaway
Bitten by Paranormal Romance: Into the Dark by by Gena Showalter (autographed) - US and Canada.
Princess Bookie: 4 ARCs to one winner. May 1st.
Library Lounge Lizard win signed hardcover of The Body Finder, signed poster, 2 bookmarks, 2 stickers & bracelet. Ends May 3rd.
Blogoversary giveaway with wicked prizes! April 30th.
Katie's Book Blog: Win ARC of Linger and some random swag. Ends April 30th!
ALSO
Katie's Book Blog: 4 winners get up to 8 books each. Ends April 30th!!!
Personal Demons: choose one title off my picks list OR a signed ARC of PERSONAL DEMONS. Enter by April 30th
Queen of Happy Endings: your choice of 3 wonderful new release books. Enter by April 30th!!
Steph Bowe’s Hey! Teenager of the Year: Lots of books. Enter by April 30th!!!
Head on over to Flipping Pages for All Ages to enter a HUGE contest! US/Canada. Ends April 30th!!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Review: The Reckoning
Description: Only two weeks ago, life was all too predictable. But that was before I saw my first ghost. Now along with my supernatural friends Tori, Derek, and Simon, I'm on the run from the Edison Group, which genetically altered us as part of their sinister experiment. We're hiding in a safe house that might not be as safe as it seems. We'll be gone soon anyway, back to rescue those we'd left behind and take out the Edison Group . . . or so we hope.
Credit: Amazon.ca
My thoughts: I absolutely loved this book! Out of the three this one is my favorite. I honestly don't even know where to begin.
Tori and Simon were hilarious as usual. Chloe became stronger, more powerful and finally decided who she wanted to be with. Derek...again I don't know where to begin. He is one of my favorite characters and not just in the Darkest Powers trilogy.
This book is impossible to put down and is probably the best book I have read so far this year. I want to pick it back up and reread it right now.
My rating: 5 out of 5
Review: Waking Up in The Land of Glitter
Description: With glue guns, glitter, twigs, or yarn, the ordinary can become extraordinary . . . especially at La Pachanga. Owned by Estrella "Star" Esteban's family, the restaurant has a rep for two things: good food and great art. La Pachanga brings people together-even when it looks like they couldn't be further apart.
One ill-fated evening, Star jeopardizes her family's business, her relationship with her boyfriend, and her future career. To redeem herself, she agrees to participate in a national craft competition, teaming up with her best friend, Ofelia-a secretly troubled mother whose love for crafting borders on obsession-and local celebrity Chloe Chavez-a determined television personality with more than one skeleton in her professional closet. If these unlikely allies can set aside their differences, they'll find strength they never knew they had, and learn that friendship, like crafting, is truly an art form.
Credit: Amazon.ca
My thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I laughed and I cried (thanks to Star and Theo) which doesn't happen to often. Their relationship just got to me.
Ofie is my favorite character. I haven't been through anything that she has, yet I understand everything she was feeling.
As for Chloe, I went from wanting to smack her, to wanting to be her friend.
This book had my emotions all over the place which has made this review very hard for me to write. In the end, I would have to say that this is yet another book that I would recommed.
My rating: 3 out of 5
In My Mailbox
In My Mailbox was started by The Story Siren.
Bought:
Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine
Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
Beastly by Alex Flinn
Complete Tales & Poems by Edgar Allan Poe
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson
Luna by Julie Anne Peters
Seraphs by Faith Hunter
Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison (FINALLY!!)
Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 1 by Stephenie Meyer and Young Kim (my review)
Borrowed:
The Complete Plays, Poems, Novels and Stories of Oscar Wilde
Won:
Walking Up in the Land of Glitter by Kathy Cano-Murillo (thanks to Book Junkie)
Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wilis Hurwin (thanks to in BetweeN the pages)
Bookmark signed by Lisa McMann (thanks to Book Club/Crissi's Blog)
Well that's all I got this week. There would have been more but the sale our library was having was cancelled because of bad weather. *sucks*
Once again, I am sorry about the horrible pictures. I seriously need to get a new camera soon.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Review: Blade: Nightstalking
Blade Nightstalking is an exclusive comic created specifically for the Blade: Trinity DVD.
It takes place a year before the movie when Abigail Whistler meets her father. Abigail wants to hunt and kill vampires, so even though Whistler doesn't want that kind of life for his daughter, he trains her.
Eventually Abigail meets Hannibal and decides to give him a chance to take his life back.
I don't want to give too much away for those of you who haven't read it or seen the movie.
I loved it! Abigail Whistler is sexy and such a bad ass. Hannibal is, of course, hilarious. If you have the DVD and haven't read this, you have to do so.
My rating: 4 out 5
Review: Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 1
It only took me about 10-15 minutes to read so this is going to be a short review.
I was surprised at how much I actually enjoyed it as I'm not the biggest Twilight fan to begin with. I have never read a graphic novel before either, though I have been meaning to for awhile.
Young Kim did an amazing job and every page is absolutely gorgeous. The only problem I had with it was that it came to an end so abruptly. I wish it was a little bit longer.
In the end would I recommend it to my friends? Yes, I would. It's a fast, beautiful read. I may even take a few minutes later this week and read it again.
My rating: 3 out of 5
Waiting on Wednesday/A-Z Wednesday
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
Release date: May 18, 2010
Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wrong...
After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's-and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can't wait for their real lives beyond the Academy's iron gates to begin. But Rose's heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he's out there, somewhere.
She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. And this time he won't rest until Rose joins him... forever.
Credit: Amazon
A-Z Wednesday is a meme host by Reading at the Beach.
To join all you have to do is: Look at your books and find one with a title that starts with the letter of the week.
Post:
1. A photo of the book
2. Title and synopsis
3. Link (Amazon, Barnes and noble etc.)
4. Come back here and leave your link in the comments.
If you've already reviewed this book you can add it also.
Be sure to visit other participants to see what book they have posted and leave them a comment.
(We all love comments, don't we?)
Who knows? You may find your next "favorite" book.
THIS WEEKS LETTER IS: "M "
The book I picked is:
Monster by Christopher Pike
After her best friend is arrested for gunning down two people at a party, Mary Carlson investigates the jailed woman's claims that her victims were actually monsters. By the author of Master of Murder.
Credt: Amazon
Sunday, May 2, 2010
My First Giveaway
A few months ago I was given two used copies of The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. The book isn't in the greatest shape but hey, it's a free book. I will send the winner the better of the two.
Sorry about the horrible picture. It's the best I can do right now.
If you are interested in winning a used copy of the Silence of the Lambs, just comment on this post with your email address. You must also be a follower.
Giveaway is open to everyone. Ends May 31st 2010. I will post the winner June 1st 2010. I will also send the winner an email. You will have 72 hours to send me your address.
Good luck guys!!