Stop by and check out the giveaway -
you can win a signed copy of either Minder or Adversary or a Minder t-shirt!
Check it out here!
It's all about books and all bookworms are welcome! I hope you enjoy your visit.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Mailbox - - Christmas is gonna have nothin' on October this year!
I have been getting crazy amounts of books this month!
I have been super lucky. On top of that, it seems like I find books to buy every where I go -
I also went to Kid Lit Con 2010 and was lucky enough to meet some amazing authors
and bought books there too!
Books I won:
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl - - won from Liz @ Consumed by Books
The Postcard Killers - audio book - by James Patterson - - won from Gwendoyn @ A Sea of Books
(thanks to those great bloggers who hosted giveaways and sent me the books I won)
Books I got for review:
Zan-gah: A Prehistoric Adventure and Zan-Gah & the Beautiful Country
both by Allan Richard Shickman (Thanks Bonnie for sending them to me)
Books I bought:
Dollar Tree Store (stopped for big mugs - found some awesome books too!):
Children of the Night: A Diana Tregard Investigation by Mercedes Lackey
The Faerie Wars Chronicles Book 2: The Purple Emperor by Herbie Brennan
Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep
Shadowsinger by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Dark Knight by Dennis O'Neil
Renfield: Slave of Dracula by Barbara Hambly
Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton
The Cronus Chronicles: Book 1: The Shadow Thieves by Anne Ursu
The Cronus Chronicles: Book 2: The Immortal Fire by Anne Ursu
The Cronus Chronicles: Book 3: The Siren Song by Anne Ursu
The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
Shiver and Linger (purchased earlier - but got to meet Maggie Stiefvater and have her sign these!)
Draw the Dark by Ilsa J. Bick
The Absolute Value of -1 by Steve Brezenoff
Split by Swati Avasthi
Faithful by Janet Fox
I also bought The Underneath by Kathi Appelt (but I didn't get to meet her or have my book signed)
I was fortunate enough to get a number of complimentary books:
The Buccaneer's Apprentice by V. Briceland
The Hole in the Wall by Lisa Rowe Fraustino (ARC)
Sugar and Ice by Kate Messner (ARC)
Finding Family by Tonya Bolden (ARC)
Kate Kaynak Giveaway here at The Wormhole!
I have been so fortunate as to have been contacted by Kate Kaynak and offered the opportunity to hold a giveaway contest here at The Wormhole for a copy of either Minder or Adversary or a Minder t-shirt!
They are both incredible - I would go so far as to call them MUST READS!
This is the t-shirt! It comes in S, M, L, or XL.
The winner will choose one prize - A SIGNED book (Minder or Adversary) or a t-shirt.
Here are the books (pictures anyway).
Kate Kaynak is a blogger too - go check out her blog here!
Here are the rules:
1. You must be at least 13 years old.
2. You must live in the continental USA
(Kate was generous enough in offering to let me host this giveaway,
I don't want to make her pay for international shipping.
(I will hold another contest for international followers soon!)
3. You MUST fill out the form.
(Leaving a comment with a valid email address will give you an extra entry).
Giveaway runs from November 1, 2010 until November 19, 2010 (midnight)
Winner will be drawn on November 20 and will be contacted by November 22, 2010.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Review: Adversary by Kate Kaynak
Amazon Product Description:
The second book of the Ganzfield series. Things are more dangerous than they seem at Ganzfield, and not everyone will survive. Does Maddie have what it takes? See what happens next in the sequel to Minder.
Once again Kate Kaynak is successful in creating an amazingly original, incredible page turner!
My thoughts: (attempting to tell you what I think about the story without including any spoilers):
The introduction/Dear Reader section left me once again appreciating the extra thought and time the author takes in her work. She adds this section to tell the reader about, well about everything.
The book picks up where Minder ended and continues to take the reader on the ride of their life!
This second book in the Ganzfield series is as well written as the first book. It keeps you turning the pages as you fall in love with the characters.
The world that Kate Kaynak has built for us in her books is incredible. The characters are learning as they go, and remain true to themselves, their friends, and their nature. They are struggling with values and principles as they find a balance between what they are, who they are, and what is right and wrong. The journey is fantastic! The relationship between Maddie and Trevor is more than I could ever imagine.
In a few words: Another must read! Incredible! Thoughtful, original, entertaining, suspenseful! A true page turner! I have already pre-ordered Legacy!
I have been offered the opportunity to hold a giveaway from Kate Kaynak! I am so excited! The prize will be your choice of a copy of Minder, or a copy of Adversary, or a Minder t-shirt. The giveaway contest will start November 1, 2010. Stop by then and check it out - this is one book you don't want to miss.
Review: Minder by Kate Kaynak
Minder by Kate KaynakAmazon Product Description:
Sixteen-year-old Maddie Dunn is special, but she needs to figure out how to use her new abilities before somebody else gets hurt. Ganzfield is a secret training facility full of people like her, but it's not exactly a nurturing place. Every social interaction carries the threat of mind-control. A stray thought can burn a building to the ground. And people's nightmares don't always stay in their own heads. But it's still better than New Jersey--especially once she meets the man of her dreams...
My Thoughts: (I will attempt to give you my thoughts on this fantastic book without including any spoilers):
In general - I loved this book! I thought it was amazing! Well written and intriguingly suspenseful, with an incredible romance thrown in. The author touches on so many aspects of life that this book will appeal to almost everyone.
One of my favorite things about reading this book was the originality.
The beginning grabbed me, I was hooked by page 4! I stayed hooked throughout the story. I got to the end and was excited that I already had the next book sitting on my coffee table. I didn't want to wait to get started on Adversary.
Kate Kaynak gives all of her characters interesting introductions and makes connections between them and other characters right away so the reader is never left hanging out in the breeze with a new person. I never found myself wondering where someone fit in or came from and I never had to page back in the story to figure out how they were connected to each other.
All of the characters are strong. In there own way. They each have some "super power" and have been brought to Ganzfield by Dr. Jon Williamson. Dr. Williamson serves as the father-figure for the groups. Each group of characters is carefully explained and add their own dynamic element to the story. They each have unique characteristics that keep them separate from the others while also possessing a skill that works together with the skills of each of the other groups.
I noticed that the author works the title into the story right away (p. 29). I rather enjoyed the fact that although she tells you what Minder means early on, she doesn't disclose what the cover ART represents. She lets you get that information from reading the story, and gives you the opportunity to put names on the silhouettes yourself. I found this to be both interesting and unusual. I am a cover shopper, it can usually tell you so much about a book. I was thrilled with the cover on Minder.
My favorite word from the book: frenemy! I had never heard it used before and couldn't believe how perfectly it describes high school girls!
My thoughts on the book - not the story: This book is so reader friendly. The actual book is larger than the average book which allows for the larger print that is used. The font chosen, along with the larger print, makes the book easy on the eyes. Even the paper used is reader friendly - crispy white so the print pops off the page! The author and the publisher must have put a considerable amount of thought into the making of this book and I for one appreciate the extra effort!
I would call this a MUST READ - I have already passed my copy on to another reader and have one other waiting for their turn!
In a few words: Incredible! Creative! Original! Well thought-out! Great new series! Characters you will LOVE!
I have been offered the opportunity to hold a giveaway from Kate Kaynak! I am so excited! The prize will be your choice of a copy of Minder, a copy of Adversary, or a Minder t-shirt. The giveaway contest will start November 1, 2010. Stop by then and check it out - this is one book you don't want to miss.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
W...W...W... Wednesday!
Amazon Product Description:
The Ways of Khrem, D. Nathan Hilliard's debut single-author collection, features three interconnected novellas: The Reach of Talanturos, The Cistern, & The Ghost of Candlewalk Lane. Cargill the Bookseller lives a quiet life, in a modest house, overlooking the vast city of Khrem...a magical metropolis of cavernous streets, lofty spires, and dark secrets. His life is turned upside down when Captain Wilhelm Drayton of the City Watch arrives at Cargill's doorstep and confronts him with his criminal past. Now Cargill must assist the Captain in solving mysteries in a city where the villain may not even be human, bringing all of his skills to bear as he finds himself at odds with gods, monsters, and psychopaths alike.What did I just finish reading? Adversary by Kate Kaynak
The second book of the Ganzfield series. Things are more dangerous than they seem at Ganzfield, and not everyone will survive. Does Maddie have what it takes? See what happens next in the sequel to Minder.
****I am totally in LOVE with this series - check out my reviews for both Minder and Adversary! I have already pre-ordered #3!
What am I reading next? From the Dead by John Herrick
Amazon Product Description:
What am I waiting for? Time to read all the books I have been soooooooo busy buying!
Okay, of course I am also waiting for more books - the one that comes to mind first is:
Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead!!! December 7 won't be here soon enough!Amazon Product Description:
The epic finale in Richelle Mead's #1 international bestselling Vampire Academy series.
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