Banned Book Week is a week where we celebrate the wonderful works of writing which someone decided should be forbidden. Share your favorites with us. Julie: Here is a list of books banned/challenged in 2015. Some of my favorites in that list include: The Fault in Our Stars Looking for Alaska (well, just about […]
Lynn’s Review: Lady Midnight is another story in the continuing saga of the Shadowhunters by Cassandra Clare. This time out, we learn about Emma Carstairs and Julian Blackthorn. Parabatai. Best friends. And maybe a little bit more. I have mixed feelings about Lady Midnight. Parts I did thoroughly enjoy. And parts that I’m still confused […]
Me Before You Plot Summary: Lou Clark knows lots of things. She knows how many footsteps there are between the bus stop and home. She knows she likes working in The Buttered Bun tea shop and she knows she might not love her boyfriend Patrick. What Lou doesn’t know is she’s about to lose her job […]
Julie’s Review: Second novels in a series are usually problematic. Not Mirror Mage! I already shared how much I enjoyed Ancient Magic, and now I’ve had the chance to devour the next book too! What a great reading month it has been! The story line gets more complex; the situation far more dangerous. Cass is […]
Hey, it’s almost Speak Like a Pirate Day! Also, rum punch day. Let’s chat all things pirate – books, rum drinks, etc. Julie: So rum is my ROH drink of choice. Malibu to be precise. With some diet coke and that makes me happy. Or something fruity and in a pretty glass. As for pirate […]
THE REPUBLIC OF FOOTBALL Legends of the Texas High School Game by Chad S. Conine Genre: Texas Sports History / Biographies Date of Publication: September 6, 2016 Publisher: University of Texas Press # of pages: 288 Scroll down for Giveaway! Anywhere football is played, Texas is the force to reckon with. Its powerhouse programs produce […]
This is the last but not least stop on the release blog tour for [easyazon_link identifier=”B01KISRS80″ locale=”US” tag=”chapbrea05-20″]Lizzie Borden, Zombie Hunter[/easyazon_link]. Don’t forget to order your copy. Also, comment (with email) for a chance to win a Kindle ebook. Lizzie Borden as a Zombie Hunter By Christine Verstraete The nursery rhyme […]
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 […]