Earlier this week I posted a review for Fall by Jennifer Hurst. To see my feedback click here: FALL. In association with the release of her book Jennifer is hosting a contest. Here are the specific details:
In conjunction with this blog tour, Jennifer is holding a contest. It will involve any of the blogs that Jennifer visits or where her book is featured and will close on December 31st, 2011. The entrants have to answer three questions about the book they’ve read (bought, borrowed, or stolen - shame on you) and post a link to Jennifer's website on their Twitter, Facebook, or blog (need link for verification).
Then the names will be entered in a random name picker generator (http://textmechanic.com/Random-Line-Picker.html) and announced on Jennifer's website (www.jenniferhurst.com) on January 31st, 2012. The winner will receive a gift certificate for a night’s stay at the actual bed and breakfast where the story takes place.
Other prizes include an autographed copy of FALL, and she will randomly select 3 contestants’ names to use in the sequel to FALL. Plus, they will receive a free copy of that book when it is published.
Each blog that Jennifer Hurst visits will have a different set of questions people can answer, and they may enter as many times as they want - but they can enter once per blog site that they visit. So the more sites you visit, the more you can enter your name, thus increasing your chances of winning the gift certificate, a copy of the book FALL, and your name in the sequel.
Get the book, read the book, and then read over the questions below. Once you have your answers, e-mail them to Jennifer. fall.jenniferhurst@gmail.com
Your privacy is respected and your email address will NOT be used for anything but the contest. Once the contest is over - your email address will be deleted from the database.
Here are the questions for you to answer:
1) What kind of work did Nathan do for JD at the project site?
2) What did JD give Gramps for his birthday?
3) What was the name of the Doctor who treated JD?
If you would like to visit the other sites, go here for the master list of all participating sites: http://fallbyjenniferhurst.wordpress.com/
Best of luck, and thanks for participating
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Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Winners!
We have our winners! Aren't you so excited?!?!
So the winner of the book is.......CHERYL!
*****tosses confetti*****
We will send you a list of books to choose from.
The winner of the $5 amazon.com gift card is..........ALISON!
******tosses confetti and blows horn*******
Congrats to our winners and thank you for the reviews we did got. We are excited to share them with you.
Have a wonderful day friends and happy reading!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Last day to enter!
Our giveaway ends tonight! So today is the last day to enter and send us those reviews. The contest ends tonight at 9pm EST. Winner will be announced either tonight or tommorrow (depends on how late my meeting goes tonight).
Go here or all the ways you can enter, and email your reviews to fabulousreads@yahoo.com.
Make sure you leave a way for us to contact you if you win.
Go here or all the ways you can enter, and email your reviews to fabulousreads@yahoo.com.
Make sure you leave a way for us to contact you if you win.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Contest is ending soon!
June is quickly coming to an end. Which means our contest is coming to an end. There is still time to enter and send us those reviews. We still haven't gotten 10, so it is still a $5 gift card, but it doesn't take much to push it up to the next level. :) Also we are giving away a book. If you win you get to pick. We have some awesome choices. Almost all signed as well. So enter. It doesn't take long and you have good odds.
For all the ways to win entries go here.
Stephanie
PS Sorry for the lack of posts recently. My family has all been sick for the past 3 weeks. And really I haven't done much of anything.
For all the ways to win entries go here.
Stephanie
PS Sorry for the lack of posts recently. My family has all been sick for the past 3 weeks. And really I haven't done much of anything.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
300th Blog Post mean fabulousness for YOU!
Have you enjoyed the last month of fabulous book reviews? Good! It was a lot of work. But we stayed on track pretty well and had blogger not gone out in the middle of the month, I think we would have 100% fabulous. (So I'll go with 99% fabulous.)
So to celebrate our 300th blog post we are doing two things.
1) June is going to be Children's Picture Book Month! :) Karen and I have kids and read lots of picture books. So we will be reviewing a bunch of them this month.
And number 2 is EVEN BETTER! (I know, it's tough to beat Picture Book Month. But we try.)
2) CONTEST!!!
And what are we giving away? Well, that depends on you!
Here's how it's going to work. There are lots of ways to gain entries and 2 (possibly more prizes).
To enter you can:
1. Leave a comment on this or any other post until the 30th answering the following question - What is that one book you read over and over and it still resonates with you? (1 entry)
2. Follow our blog (3 entries)
3. Post a link to our blog on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog (5 entries)
4. Blog about our blog or giveaway on your blog. Again please leave a link (5 entries)
5. Convince someone to follow us and enter this contest. If they do and put your name down you get 10 entries!
6. Write a review for us. There is no limit to the number of reviews you write for us. Please use our format. (Below) Email us your reviews at fabulousreads@yahoo.com Also if you would like us to link to your blog, please give us your blog address.
Title:
Author:
Reviewer:
Genre:
Rating:
Alerts/Warnings:
Premise:
Opinions:
BUT WAIT! There's MORE!
Karen and I love to get reviews from you, and obviously, you like to see lots of reviews too. (The number of hits in May was 10 times higher than any other month in the past 3 years.) And honestly, we can't keep it up. We read lots and we love to review. But our families would miss us. :) So we need your help. Incentive coming!
For every book you review you get an increased number of entries.
Book Review 1= 5 entries.
Book Review 2= 7 entries
Book Review 3= 9 entries
Book Review 4= 11 entries
and so on and so forth. Every additional book review you write increases your chances of winning.
So what fabulous prize are we giving away?
Well, that depends ON YOU!!
See here's the deal. The more reviews we get and the more followers we get, the more we will be giving away.
We are going to start with a $5 amazon.com gift card. BUT if we get 10 reviews, that gift card then becomes a $10 amazon.com gift card. And it keeps on going, but it gets more demanding everytime. We will increase the amount at 10, 30, 60, 100, 150, 200, 300. Each time by an increment of $5. I honestly don't think we will be getting to 300, but feel free to prove me wrong! I'll keep putting money on the gift card as long as you keep writing reviews.
We are also giving away a book. But it could be more than one book. AND if you win, you get to pick! (We'll send you a list to pick from.)
The other half of the giveaway is based on followers. We currently have 35 followers. If we get 10 more followers we will give away 2 books. Again it will go up at 10, 30, 60, 100 followers. Each time we reach a new level we will give another book away. (Each winner will get one book.)
So are you excited!! We are! I'm excited to see your reviews. I hope you send us so many we can continue posting multiple times a week.
(Please check to make sure we have not written a review for the book you are submitting. Any reviews that are for books that have already been reviewed will not count. And we want your reviews to count! So check using our search button on the right hand side of the page.)
And so it begins.
Good Luck!
Contest ends June 30th at 9pm PST. All reviews and entries must be received by that time. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond. If they do not respond an alternate winner will be chosen. If you are under the age or 18 you must have a parent or legal guardian give consent if you win.
We have also in the past have had people have problems with our comment section. If you have a problem, you can email us your entry at fabulousreads@yahoo.com
So to celebrate our 300th blog post we are doing two things.
1) June is going to be Children's Picture Book Month! :) Karen and I have kids and read lots of picture books. So we will be reviewing a bunch of them this month.
And number 2 is EVEN BETTER! (I know, it's tough to beat Picture Book Month. But we try.)
2) CONTEST!!!
And what are we giving away? Well, that depends on you!
Here's how it's going to work. There are lots of ways to gain entries and 2 (possibly more prizes).
To enter you can:
1. Leave a comment on this or any other post until the 30th answering the following question - What is that one book you read over and over and it still resonates with you? (1 entry)
2. Follow our blog (3 entries)
3. Post a link to our blog on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog (5 entries)
4. Blog about our blog or giveaway on your blog. Again please leave a link (5 entries)
5. Convince someone to follow us and enter this contest. If they do and put your name down you get 10 entries!
6. Write a review for us. There is no limit to the number of reviews you write for us. Please use our format. (Below) Email us your reviews at fabulousreads@yahoo.com Also if you would like us to link to your blog, please give us your blog address.
Title:
Author:
Reviewer:
Genre:
Rating:
Alerts/Warnings:
Premise:
Opinions:
BUT WAIT! There's MORE!
Karen and I love to get reviews from you, and obviously, you like to see lots of reviews too. (The number of hits in May was 10 times higher than any other month in the past 3 years.) And honestly, we can't keep it up. We read lots and we love to review. But our families would miss us. :) So we need your help. Incentive coming!
For every book you review you get an increased number of entries.
Book Review 1= 5 entries.
Book Review 2= 7 entries
Book Review 3= 9 entries
Book Review 4= 11 entries
and so on and so forth. Every additional book review you write increases your chances of winning.
So what fabulous prize are we giving away?
Well, that depends ON YOU!!
See here's the deal. The more reviews we get and the more followers we get, the more we will be giving away.
We are going to start with a $5 amazon.com gift card. BUT if we get 10 reviews, that gift card then becomes a $10 amazon.com gift card. And it keeps on going, but it gets more demanding everytime. We will increase the amount at 10, 30, 60, 100, 150, 200, 300. Each time by an increment of $5. I honestly don't think we will be getting to 300, but feel free to prove me wrong! I'll keep putting money on the gift card as long as you keep writing reviews.
We are also giving away a book. But it could be more than one book. AND if you win, you get to pick! (We'll send you a list to pick from.)
The other half of the giveaway is based on followers. We currently have 35 followers. If we get 10 more followers we will give away 2 books. Again it will go up at 10, 30, 60, 100 followers. Each time we reach a new level we will give another book away. (Each winner will get one book.)
So are you excited!! We are! I'm excited to see your reviews. I hope you send us so many we can continue posting multiple times a week.
(Please check to make sure we have not written a review for the book you are submitting. Any reviews that are for books that have already been reviewed will not count. And we want your reviews to count! So check using our search button on the right hand side of the page.)
And so it begins.
Good Luck!
Contest ends June 30th at 9pm PST. All reviews and entries must be received by that time. Winners will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond. If they do not respond an alternate winner will be chosen. If you are under the age or 18 you must have a parent or legal guardian give consent if you win.
We have also in the past have had people have problems with our comment section. If you have a problem, you can email us your entry at fabulousreads@yahoo.com
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Winner Announced!!!!!!
We would like to thank everyone who has entered into the Princess of Glass giveaway. All the entries have been gathered and tabulated. An unbiased third party has chosen the winner at random and the winner is.....
KEVIN AND MELISSA
Congratulations Kevin and Melissa. Please email your address to fabulousreads@yahoo.com and I will send you the autographed book asap.
If you did not win, do not give up hope. I know of at least four other giveaways coming down the road in the next few weeks/months. Please stay tuned for further news of those giveaways.
We hope you have a fantastic Easter weekend and a beautiful spring!!! KEEP READING!!!!
KEVIN AND MELISSA
Congratulations Kevin and Melissa. Please email your address to fabulousreads@yahoo.com and I will send you the autographed book asap.
If you did not win, do not give up hope. I know of at least four other giveaways coming down the road in the next few weeks/months. Please stay tuned for further news of those giveaways.
We hope you have a fantastic Easter weekend and a beautiful spring!!! KEEP READING!!!!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Giveaway Reminder
Just a reminder that we are doing a giveaway for an autographed copy of Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George. Very few people have signed up to date, so your changes of winning are high. For rules and regulations please click here.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Giveaway Starts Today!!!
I apologize for the delay in posting these rules. Yesterday did not go as I had planned. So after no further ado here is what you need to know in order to win an autographed copy of Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George.
This contest will run until Saturday, April 23rd at midnight.
Ways to Enter:
1. In honor of Stephanie's return from China, leave a comment on this or any other post until the 23rd answering the following question - If you could visit any country in the world what would it be and why? (1 entry)
2. Follow our blog (3 entries)
3. Post a link to our blog on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog (5 entries)
4. Blog about our blog or giveaway on your blog. Again please leave a link (10 entries)
5. Write a review for us. (5 entries per review) There is no limit to the number of reviews you write for us. Please use our format. (Below) Email us your reviews at fabulousreads@yahoo.com Also if you would like us to link to your blog, please give us your blog address.
Title:
Author:
Reviewer:
Genre:
Rating:
Alerts/Warnings:
Premise:
Opinions:
If you are under the age or 18 you must have a parent or legal guardian give consent if you win.
We have also in the past have had people have problems with our comment section. If you have a problem, you can email us your entry at fabulousreads@yahoo.com
Good Luck one and all!!
This contest will run until Saturday, April 23rd at midnight.
Ways to Enter:
1. In honor of Stephanie's return from China, leave a comment on this or any other post until the 23rd answering the following question - If you could visit any country in the world what would it be and why? (1 entry)
2. Follow our blog (3 entries)
3. Post a link to our blog on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog (5 entries)
4. Blog about our blog or giveaway on your blog. Again please leave a link (10 entries)
5. Write a review for us. (5 entries per review) There is no limit to the number of reviews you write for us. Please use our format. (Below) Email us your reviews at fabulousreads@yahoo.com Also if you would like us to link to your blog, please give us your blog address.
Title:
Author:
Reviewer:
Genre:
Rating:
Alerts/Warnings:
Premise:
Opinions:
If you are under the age or 18 you must have a parent or legal guardian give consent if you win.
We have also in the past have had people have problems with our comment section. If you have a problem, you can email us your entry at fabulousreads@yahoo.com
Good Luck one and all!!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!! ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
Our favorite of readers and co-author of this blog and my best friend, Stephanie, will be returning to the country on April 2nd after living for the last three months in China. In honor of her return we will be hosting a GIVEAWAY.
I know, I know, you are all in shock. Its been at least a year since we've done one. Well hold on to your pants cause we have a whole stack of autographed books to give out this year. What better way to kick off the list by celebrating Stephanie's return?
So keep an eye out on Saturday, April 2nd when I will kick off the giveaway by posting the rules for our first giveaway. What is the prize you might ask? Well, how about an autographed copy of Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George in which this particular blogger posted a review for earlier this week.
So stay tuned and help me welcome back Stephanie.
I know, I know, you are all in shock. Its been at least a year since we've done one. Well hold on to your pants cause we have a whole stack of autographed books to give out this year. What better way to kick off the list by celebrating Stephanie's return?
So keep an eye out on Saturday, April 2nd when I will kick off the giveaway by posting the rules for our first giveaway. What is the prize you might ask? Well, how about an autographed copy of Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George in which this particular blogger posted a review for earlier this week.
So stay tuned and help me welcome back Stephanie.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
And the winner is....
The winner of the autographed copy of Fablehaven by Brandon Mull is....
Susan
Congratulations Susan!!! Please email us at fabulousreads@yahoo.com with your address by April 10th and I will get the book sent out to you as soon as possible.
We'd like to thank all of those who entered this week's giveaway. We hope that everyone has taken an opportunity to get to know Brandon Mull's works better. Please continue to visit us here at Fabulous Reads for great reviews of fabulous books and for future announcements regarding book giveaways.
Keep on reading!!!
Susan
Congratulations Susan!!! Please email us at fabulousreads@yahoo.com with your address by April 10th and I will get the book sent out to you as soon as possible.
We'd like to thank all of those who entered this week's giveaway. We hope that everyone has taken an opportunity to get to know Brandon Mull's works better. Please continue to visit us here at Fabulous Reads for great reviews of fabulous books and for future announcements regarding book giveaways.
Keep on reading!!!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull
As we are celebrating the works of Brandon Mull this week I want to make sure that you are aware of one of his books that we previously blogged about called The Candy Shop War. To read our review of this book please click on its name in the last sentence and it will lead you directly to the review we did last year.
Brandon has also written a book for children called Pingo about a boy whose imaginary friends become his enemy when he decides he no longer needs them. Unfortunately, my local library does not have this book as of yet so I am unable to write a review of it at this time. However, I do recommend that you check it out and if you read it before me, then please provide us with your review of it by emailing us at fabulousreads@yahoo.com.
In the meantime, do not forget that today is the last day to enter for the Fablehaven giveaway. The giveaway will end at midnight tonight and the winner will be announced tomorrow. We hope that everyone takes the opportunity to get to know the works of Brandon Mull better and then let us know what you think. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and a fabulous Easter.
Brandon has also written a book for children called Pingo about a boy whose imaginary friends become his enemy when he decides he no longer needs them. Unfortunately, my local library does not have this book as of yet so I am unable to write a review of it at this time. However, I do recommend that you check it out and if you read it before me, then please provide us with your review of it by emailing us at fabulousreads@yahoo.com.
In the meantime, do not forget that today is the last day to enter for the Fablehaven giveaway. The giveaway will end at midnight tonight and the winner will be announced tomorrow. We hope that everyone takes the opportunity to get to know the works of Brandon Mull better and then let us know what you think. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and a fabulous Easter.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Giveaway Ends
Our Fabulous Giveaway has ended! Thanks to all who entered. I know you just want to know who won. So, the winner is........
Emily!
who said "I love playing the piano, but I've always wanted to play the flute."
Congratulations Emily!!
We only have one winner this time, so the other book will be given away at a later time. Check back to find out which one you still have a chance to win. Cause I'm not telling you yet! :) We also have a couple more signed books for giveaways next year, and let me tell you. They are AWESOME!!!
Have a Fabulous Holiday Season and we wish you FabulousReading!
Stephanie and Karen
Emily!
who said "I love playing the piano, but I've always wanted to play the flute."
Congratulations Emily!!
We only have one winner this time, so the other book will be given away at a later time. Check back to find out which one you still have a chance to win. Cause I'm not telling you yet! :) We also have a couple more signed books for giveaways next year, and let me tell you. They are AWESOME!!!
Have a Fabulous Holiday Season and we wish you FabulousReading!
Stephanie and Karen
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Tis the Season to Give
So we are doing our last Fabulous Giveaway this year. Not only are we giving away a FabulousRead, we are giving you a choice between TWO FabulousReads! (I know!)
The contest starts now and goes until Midnight PST December 14th. Then I will assign each entry a number and using a random number generator will select the winner.
Here's the caveat. If more than 25 different people (not entries but people) enter our contest we will give away both books!
So I bet you are wondering what the books are.
No. 1 Ladies Dectective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
'
and
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
Ways to Enter:
1. Leave a comment on this or any other post until the 14th telling us the instument you wish you could play or your favorite instrument. (1 entry)
2. Follow our blog (3 entries)
3. Post a link to our blog on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog (5 entries)
4. Blog about our blog or giveaway on your blog. Again please leave a link (10 entries)
5. Write a review for us. (5 entries per review) There is no limit to the number of reviews you write for us. Please use our format. (Below) Email us your reviews at fabulousreads@yahoo.com Also if you would like us to link to your blog, please give us your blog address.
Title:
Author:
Reviewer:
Genre:
Rating:
Alerts/Warnings:
Premise:
Opinions:
If you are under the age or 18 you must have a parent or legal guardian give consent if you win.
We have also in the past have had people have problems with our comment section. If you have a problem, you can email us your entry at fabulousreads@yahoo.com
Reviews for these books will be up in the next day or two. If we get more than 25 people entered the first person will get to choose their desired book and the second winner will get the other book. But both of these are such FabulousReads we hope this is amenable to all. Good Luck all!!
The contest starts now and goes until Midnight PST December 14th. Then I will assign each entry a number and using a random number generator will select the winner.
Here's the caveat. If more than 25 different people (not entries but people) enter our contest we will give away both books!
So I bet you are wondering what the books are.
No. 1 Ladies Dectective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
'
and
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
Ways to Enter:
1. Leave a comment on this or any other post until the 14th telling us the instument you wish you could play or your favorite instrument. (1 entry)
2. Follow our blog (3 entries)
3. Post a link to our blog on your blog. Please leave a link to your blog (5 entries)
4. Blog about our blog or giveaway on your blog. Again please leave a link (10 entries)
5. Write a review for us. (5 entries per review) There is no limit to the number of reviews you write for us. Please use our format. (Below) Email us your reviews at fabulousreads@yahoo.com Also if you would like us to link to your blog, please give us your blog address.
Title:
Author:
Reviewer:
Genre:
Rating:
Alerts/Warnings:
Premise:
Opinions:
If you are under the age or 18 you must have a parent or legal guardian give consent if you win.
We have also in the past have had people have problems with our comment section. If you have a problem, you can email us your entry at fabulousreads@yahoo.com
Reviews for these books will be up in the next day or two. If we get more than 25 people entered the first person will get to choose their desired book and the second winner will get the other book. But both of these are such FabulousReads we hope this is amenable to all. Good Luck all!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
And the Winner Is......
The winner for the autographed copy of The 13th Reality: Journal of Curious Letters by James Dashner is . . . . . Mary A. Congratulations Mary!!! Please email us at FabulousReads@yahoo.com with your address and we will mail your book to you as soon as possible.
Look forward in the next week or two as we celebrate our 100th post with a list of our Top 100 favorite books/series.
Keep on reading and let us know if you read something fabulous that you would like us to promote on our blog.
Thanks,
Karen
Look forward in the next week or two as we celebrate our 100th post with a list of our Top 100 favorite books/series.
Keep on reading and let us know if you read something fabulous that you would like us to promote on our blog.
Thanks,
Karen
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Title: The Maze Runner
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings:
Premise: Sixteen-year-old Thomas wakes up with no memory in the middle of a maze and realizes he must work with the community in which he finds himself if he is to escape. (King County Library System)
Opinions: Every month for two years the "Glade" has received a new teenage boy. Every time a new boy arrives, they arrive with their mind completely wiped clean of the past. All they know is that, like everyone else in the glade, they must work together to survive and to find a way out of the maze that they live in. Whether coincidence or not, once Thomas arrives things go all askew and a difficult life becomes even more dangerous. The very next day everyone is surprised that another visitor arrives...this time a girl. Before she passes out she brings one message to all in the glade - Everything is about to change.
The more of James Dashner's books that I read, I can definitely see his progression as a writer. His plot is intriguing, the characters interesting, and yet he still retains that one something in all his books that makes it hard to put the book down until you have read the very last word on the last page. I am definitely looking forward to where this series is headed and can't wait for the next installment.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
War of the Black Curtain by James Dashner
Title: War of the Black Curtain
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Mid-Grade Fantasy
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings: None (though I cried)
Premise: When the Black Curtain rips open, evil Stompers and Shadow Ka swarm across the land and the Black Coma plunges the world into a grim nightmare. If Jimmy Fincher can solve the riddle of the Red Disk, find the Dream Warden, and receive the Fourth Gift, perhaps he can save the world from its horrible fate--but he will be forced to face the truth behind his enemy's true nature. (Pleasant Grove Library System)
Opinions: The fourth and final book in the Jimmy Fincher series did not disappoint. With each book the plot and the writing grew better and better. While the inhabitants of earth fall one by one into the Black Coma, Jimmy must continue his search for the Fourth Gift. With time running out Jimmy faces a truth that, even I didn't see coming. I must warn you that when I read the ending I cried. I still love the strength of family that James displays throughout the entire tail and how love and sacrifice make a world of difference.
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Mid-Grade Fantasy
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings: None (though I cried)
Premise: When the Black Curtain rips open, evil Stompers and Shadow Ka swarm across the land and the Black Coma plunges the world into a grim nightmare. If Jimmy Fincher can solve the riddle of the Red Disk, find the Dream Warden, and receive the Fourth Gift, perhaps he can save the world from its horrible fate--but he will be forced to face the truth behind his enemy's true nature. (Pleasant Grove Library System)
Opinions: The fourth and final book in the Jimmy Fincher series did not disappoint. With each book the plot and the writing grew better and better. While the inhabitants of earth fall one by one into the Black Coma, Jimmy must continue his search for the Fourth Gift. With time running out Jimmy faces a truth that, even I didn't see coming. I must warn you that when I read the ending I cried. I still love the strength of family that James displays throughout the entire tail and how love and sacrifice make a world of difference.
I loved this entire series and am also really glad to have gotten to know James since then as he has motivated me in my own efforts to get published. I'm impressed with his writing and love everything that he has written. Please read the Jimmy Fincher Saga as well as James' other series' The 13th Reality and the new series The Maze Runner.
Monday, October 26, 2009
The Tower of Air by James Dashner
This is the last week for the James Dashner book giveaway. Don't forget to check out the rules here. The contest will run until end Saturday at midnight and the winner will receive a signed copy of The 13th Reality: The Journal of Curious Letters. We only have four entries at this time so please spread the word to your friends and family and have them join in for this great giveaway.
Title: The Tower of Air (Book 3 of the Jimmy Fincher Series)
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Mid-Grade Fantasy
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings: None
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Mid-Grade Fantasy
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings: None
Premise: Jimmy Fincher sets off on a dangerous journey under the ocean and across the desert to find the second gift from the Givers that will help him stop the evil Stompers from destroying the Earth. (King County Library System)
Opinions: The third book in the series does a fabulous job highlighting the growing strengths of James Dashenr as an author. The plot is more compelling, the characters more intriguing, and the strength of the family more enduring. Jimmy works to find the Givers' third gift that will lead him all over the globe and beyond, while the Stompers are openly attacking the world and the Shadow Ka are evolving. While the world looks to Jimmy to save them, Jimmy must look within himself to find the strength to accept his role to save humanity as well as to redeem his father from a terrible fate.
Opinions: The third book in the series does a fabulous job highlighting the growing strengths of James Dashenr as an author. The plot is more compelling, the characters more intriguing, and the strength of the family more enduring. Jimmy works to find the Givers' third gift that will lead him all over the globe and beyond, while the Stompers are openly attacking the world and the Shadow Ka are evolving. While the world looks to Jimmy to save them, Jimmy must look within himself to find the strength to accept his role to save humanity as well as to redeem his father from a terrible fate.
Once again, I could not put this book down. James did a fantastic job. Just wait until you read the fourth, and last, book in the series.
Friday, October 23, 2009
A Gift of Ice by James Dashner
Title: A Gift of Ice (Book 2 of the Jimmy Fincher Series)
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Mid-Grade Fantasy
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings: None
Premise: In Japan, fourteen-year-old Jimmy Fincher adds another gift to the arsenal of weapons he can use in his mission to prevent the evil Stompers from destroying Earth, much to the dismay of the Bosu Zoku, agents of the Shadow Ka. (King County Library System)
Opinions:Jimmy and his family have followed a set of clues for the second of the four gifts to the island of Japan. When an evil gang leader Bosa Zuka smashes into his hotel room leaving behind the sounding rod - the one weapon that can break through Jimmy's protective barrier. Working with the Alliance, Jimmy fights the Shadow Ka to reach the second gift first, while trying to save his family at the same time.
One of my favorite aspects of this author's writing is the strength the main character finds in his family. I love the relationships and the suspense. This is an easy read, but one that I couldn't put down. Definitely read this book, but don't stop there. You HAVE to read the whole series. It is worth it.
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Mid-Grade Fantasy
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings: None
Premise: In Japan, fourteen-year-old Jimmy Fincher adds another gift to the arsenal of weapons he can use in his mission to prevent the evil Stompers from destroying Earth, much to the dismay of the Bosu Zoku, agents of the Shadow Ka. (King County Library System)
Opinions:Jimmy and his family have followed a set of clues for the second of the four gifts to the island of Japan. When an evil gang leader Bosa Zuka smashes into his hotel room leaving behind the sounding rod - the one weapon that can break through Jimmy's protective barrier. Working with the Alliance, Jimmy fights the Shadow Ka to reach the second gift first, while trying to save his family at the same time.
One of my favorite aspects of this author's writing is the strength the main character finds in his family. I love the relationships and the suspense. This is an easy read, but one that I couldn't put down. Definitely read this book, but don't stop there. You HAVE to read the whole series. It is worth it.
Monday, October 19, 2009
A Door In the Woods by James Dashner
Hello One and All -
The month of October continues as we celebrate the writings of author James Dashner. Don't forget to look here for the rules for this month's giveaway to win a hardback autographed copy of Jame's book The 13th Reality: The Journal of Curious Letters.
For today's book review we are switching over to James' first series of books known as the Jimmy Fincher Saga. The first book in the series, A Door In the Woods, was previously reviewed on this site last year. So rather than duplicating the review please click here to see what was previously written.
We do hope that you spread the word to one and all to come check out our blog and to participate in the giveaway. We love promoting the works of our favorite authors so the more people we can the better. We hope you having a great October and don't forget to read a good book this week.
The month of October continues as we celebrate the writings of author James Dashner. Don't forget to look here for the rules for this month's giveaway to win a hardback autographed copy of Jame's book The 13th Reality: The Journal of Curious Letters.
For today's book review we are switching over to James' first series of books known as the Jimmy Fincher Saga. The first book in the series, A Door In the Woods, was previously reviewed on this site last year. So rather than duplicating the review please click here to see what was previously written.
We do hope that you spread the word to one and all to come check out our blog and to participate in the giveaway. We love promoting the works of our favorite authors so the more people we can the better. We hope you having a great October and don't forget to read a good book this week.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Hunt for Dark Infinity by James Dashner
The James Dashner book giveaway continues. Don't forget to check out the rules here. The contest will run until the end of the month and the winner will receive a signed copy of The 13th Reality: The Journal of Curious Letters. Please spread the word to your friends and family.
Title: The Hunt for Dark Infinity (Book 2 of the The 13th Reality Series)
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Mid-Grade/Teen Sci-Fi
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings: Some Tense Scenes
Premise: After being kidnapped by Mr. Chu, Atticus "Tick" Higginbottom and his friends Paul and Sofia must survive a series of tests in several different Realities. (King County Library System)
Opinions: I was lucky enough to win this book as an advance reader copy (ARC) through a contest that James held on his blog. I was so in love with all of James' other books that I couldn't wait for the actual release to start reading. Though I have to admit that the book starts at a slow pace, I love the fact that it starts with Sophia and Paul are visiting with Tick and his family. I also really love getting to know Sato and his story better. Things quickly picked up and I soon discovered that I couldn't put the book down. The author has the great ability of throwing in twist and turns that cause you to do a double take, but then fully explains them in a satisfying manner. I really loved Tick's family in the first book and wished to see them a lot more in this one. Though I was disappointed that they weren't in there as much as I hoped I was so ecstatic by a wonderful twist concerning Tick's mom that you will have to find out for yourself at the end of the book. Overall, this is a fantastic read, that I highly recommend to all - young and old.
Title: The Hunt for Dark Infinity (Book 2 of the The 13th Reality Series)
Author: James Dashner
Reviewer: Karen Pellett
Genre: Mid-Grade/Teen Sci-Fi
Rating: Love
Alerts/Warnings: Some Tense Scenes
Premise: After being kidnapped by Mr. Chu, Atticus "Tick" Higginbottom and his friends Paul and Sofia must survive a series of tests in several different Realities. (King County Library System)
Opinions: I was lucky enough to win this book as an advance reader copy (ARC) through a contest that James held on his blog. I was so in love with all of James' other books that I couldn't wait for the actual release to start reading. Though I have to admit that the book starts at a slow pace, I love the fact that it starts with Sophia and Paul are visiting with Tick and his family. I also really love getting to know Sato and his story better. Things quickly picked up and I soon discovered that I couldn't put the book down. The author has the great ability of throwing in twist and turns that cause you to do a double take, but then fully explains them in a satisfying manner. I really loved Tick's family in the first book and wished to see them a lot more in this one. Though I was disappointed that they weren't in there as much as I hoped I was so ecstatic by a wonderful twist concerning Tick's mom that you will have to find out for yourself at the end of the book. Overall, this is a fantastic read, that I highly recommend to all - young and old.
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