It's Cover Snark, but Just one Book
Joelle wrote in with the following request, and I'm hoping you're as entertained as I was – and that you recognize the book: I know you are probably swamped with requests to Help a Bitch Out but thought I'd try since this has been driving me crazy for months. If you could only have seen the word combinations to which I've subjected the poor google search engine: “historical romance ranch mine half breed”, “historical romance … Continue reading HaBO: Now Those are some Awesome Google Searches
In honor of their 7th anniversary, Samhain has made a video about how easy it is to download ebooks from Samhain. Link! I sincerely hope downloading ebooks does NOT require putting hand lotion in your hair. That's a mighty pain to wash out. Otherwise: well played, Samhain, and congrats.
What hilariousness – you are all very funny people, and this contest was made even more interesting by author Virginia Henley stopping by to tell us about the artist, and agreeing with us about Fabio's nipples. And now, the honorable mentions: StarOpal: While she knew he called it “Little Hawk,” she couldn't help but think that he'd maybe gone too far with the piercing. Tam: “This is Paul. Want to see Peter?” Jennifer: “Pecker? I merely … Continue reading Caption That Cover: Little Bird Winner!
StarOpal sent me this video, which is for a dad's social network called LifeofDad.com. Whether you need a social network or not, you probably need the teary sting-smile you'll get from this video: Link! FEET. I hope your weekend is full of all the best songs and activities in your world.
Some of you recall the incredible awesomeness of Jim C. Hines, who attempted to re-create poses from science fiction, fantasy, and romance covers. In doing so he taught us all a little something about gender politics and the limits of human anatomy and permanently won the adoration of the Internet. Jim has a relatively new book out, Libriomancer (it was released in August as an eBook and in hardcover). This book has gotten all kinds … Continue reading Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines: A Guest Review by CarrieS
I meant to update with pictures and entries from Australia while I've been here, and I have so many pictures to share, especially my double trip to the bookstore. But whenever I've been online, I've been talking with Hubby, checking in on our family, and watching the pictures of Sandy's aftermath in New Jersey arrive. This is a feeling I've never envied anyone for having, but now I know how it feels to see so … Continue reading Thank you.
Time for some romance – some holiday romance! The November book club pick is Theresa Romain's Season for Surrender. I received an ARC of this book a month back, and though I don't usually go for holiday romances, the house party theme of this one really tempted me – and boy, am I glad I read it. Here's the summary: Alexander Edgware, Lord Xavier, has quite a reputation – for daring, wagering, and wickedness in … Continue reading Sizzling Book Club Pick for November: Season for Surrender by Theresa Romain
Happy gratuitous candy day! I hope, if you celebrate Halloween, that you get all the best kinds of candy that you like, and none of those Necco wafers, unless you like them, in which case, give me your address and I'll send you mine. I received this email from Heather, who said, “Yes, I was shelving books in the romance section again. I found these treasures that simply demanded to be shared. This cover from “The Hawk … Continue reading Caption That Cover: Little Bird Edition
At last week's book club chat for What I Did for a Duke, one of the participants who went by the excellent name of 'CutMyTeethonKleypas' said that she was looking forward to Julie Anne Long's next book, A Notorious Countess Confesses ( A | BN | K | S | iB ). That book releases on 30 October (today!) and 'CutMyTeethonKleypas' said during the chat: To which I said, “That is brilliant and why didn't I EVER think … Continue reading Reading Excuses
I enjoy Zoe Archer's writing, so when she said she'd published one of her early novels, Lady X's Cowboy, I grabbed it and started reading nearly immediately. While it does have some innovative elements to the plot, the unevenness of the characterization and conflict undermines the overall effect of the story. First, contrast the re-release cover on the left with the original Dorchester cover here: Quite a difference, huh? I confess to liking the … Continue reading Lady X’s Cowboy by Zoe Archer
