We’re starting a new feature here on Chapter Break called Chat About Covers. ‘Cause you know we all judge books by covers, whether we admit it or not. We judge the style, the color and font choices, and just the overall look. That might not keep us from reading the book, but we do […]
Julie’s Review: I love a good vampire novel. I read a lot of them, and so I feel like I have a general expectation for the genre. Raphael was decent, but I expected more. I but didn’t really love it, didn’t hate it. It was just there. I did like our leading lady. Cyn is […]
How do you support your favorite authors? Julie: Here are some suggestions on how you can support your favorite authors. Buy their books to display on your pretty bookshelves. Buy their books for other people as gifts. Read their books! Review their books. Interact with them on social media. Share their books on social media. Request […]
Some books have really weird jobs that are just not realistic. Let’s chat about some of these. Julie: There’s a big kick lately on books with the self-made Billionaire. We are all familiar with the series as famous as it is, but I find that to be an unrealistic job. The little boy who came […]
#ShelfLove Challenge 2016 We’re co-hosting the #ShelfLove challenge again this year so join us and read more of the books you already bought! September’s topic: It’s Be Kind to Writers and Editors Month! Write a thank you post to your favorite person (or people) in the publishing industry. Julie’s Challenge Update: To all the Authors who […]
Julie’s Review: I’m excited to have gotten a chance to read because it was just what I needed. A fast-paced, exciting magical romp with kick-ass female characters, and a hot Scot to boot! Cassie and her friends don’t have memories of their youth but know that someone is out for them and that they are a […]
Let’s focus on some authors who we just LUV to follow on social media. These authors are awesome at it, posting all the time and sharing fun stuff with us. Julie: You know who rocks at social media? Colleen Hoover rocks at social media. From her Instagram videos about her life as well as when […]
TEXAS IN HER OWN WORDS (Second Edition) by Tweed Scott Genre: Texas / Texana / General Interest Publisher: Tejas Publishing Date of Publication: June 16, 2016 Number of Pages: 336 Scroll down for Giveaway! Texas in Her Own Words is a peek into the Texas psyche. It explains why Texans are the […]
Julie’s Review: The Heart Thief has an intriguing premise and the cover gives it an ethereal feel, so I expected a whimsical paranormal YA. But this isn’t too whimsical, and I would say a bit dark and twisted for a YA novel. This book was a gruesome part police procedural with a creepy serial killer, […]
Let’s chat about cookbooks or cooking sites. Cause you know we all love to eat. Julie: I don’t read cookbooks exactly, but I do read various cooking sites and blogs. Lots of blogs. Why do I read so many blogs? But that’s beside the point – lots of blogs like to share amazing food porn either […]