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What is Children's Book Week?
Established in 1919, Children’s Book Week is the longest-running literacy initiative in the country. Each year, books for young people and the joy of reading are feted for a full week with author and illustrator appearances, storytelling, parties, and other book-related events at schools, libraries, bookstores, museums, and homes from coast to coast!
The theme for this year's Children's Book Week is "books can take you anywhere". I remember my grandpa buying me the first non-picture books that really jump-started my imagination: Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island, Swiss Family Robinson (hey, what was with the stranded on desert island motif? I may never know), Heidi, Little Women. I lived in a pretty modern but still third-world city on an island, and none of these books had anything to do with that. It's what I loved so much about them! They transported me to times and places I had never been and might never be. I hope you take this week to show a young person in your life how books can take you to worlds far away as well as help you journey into your own soul.
For our giveaway, you can win a picture, juvenile fiction, middle grade, or young adult book of your choice worth up to $15 from
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Thanks so much to Courtney Saldana from
Ontario's Ovitt Family Community Library for inviting us to their annual Teen Book Fest! My friend David from
YABC and I attended yesterday to meet Stephen Chbosky, Andrew Smith, Leigh Bardugo, Ann Stampler, Marie Lu, Gretchen McNeil, Lex Thomas, Morgan Matson, Sara Wilson Etienne, Jessica Brody, Jennifer Bosworth, and Carrie Arcos. Sadly Glenn Olsen could not make it, but he affirms that he'll be there next year! Traditionally published YA authors who are interested in attending next year's event should probably contact
Courtney.
Gretchen McNeil, Jessica Brody, Lex Hrabe and Thomas Voorhies
Andrew Smith, Lex Hrabe, and Thomas Voorhies + moderator :) Just the boys!
I couldn't get the last panel photo with Suzanne Lazear, Jennifer Bosworth, Leigh Bardugo, and Lex Thomas -- the sun kept streaming through the window behind them and I couldn't make out the faces on most of the photos, so I deleted them. Sigh!
I came away with a copy of
Winger by Andrew Smith--which won't be released until Tuesday!--
Quarantine by writing duo Lex Thomas, and Jessica Brody's
Unremembered. I also picked up Jessica's
52 Reasons to Hate My Father. I'm really glad they had the paperback--I hated the hardcover art! The paperback is way cuter... actually all of the new paperbacks of her books have better covers than before! If you're looking for summer beach reads, look no further.
If you had to get just one book, I'd say go with
Winger.
Unless you don't like having feelings.
What's in your book stack this week?
Don't forget, everyone, that Saturday May 11, 2013 is the Ontario Teen Book Fest. This is a really awesome FREE event. A huge lineup of authors will be there and you will be able to buy books and get them signed. Lunch will be served so you don't have to worry about that. Again, this is a free event. If you love YA and live in the area, you should definitely go. I can't make it, but
@frootjoos will be there. Let us know if you're going to be there!
Teen Book Fest 2013
Sat May 11 - 9am-5pm (ticketed event - free but RSVP for room capacity)
Door open at 8:30 am, arrive early to purchase your books!
Merton E. Hill Auditorium on the Chaffey High School Campus
211 W Fifth St, Ontario, CA
- Carrie Arcos
- Leigh Bardugo
- Jennifer Bosworth
- Jessica Brody
- Stephen Chbosky
- Sara Wilson Etienne
- Marie Lu
- Morgan Matson
- Gretchen McNeil
- Gregg Olsen
- Andrew Smith
- Ann Stampler
- Lex Thomas
Call
909 395 2225 for more info and tickets!
Sponsored by Best Buy Children's Foundationi and Friends of Ontario City Library
Criminal by Terra Elan McVoy
ISBN: 1442421622 | 9781442421622
Nikki’s life is far from perfect, but at least she has Dee. Her friends tell her that Dee is no good, but Nikki can’t imagine herself without him. He’s hot, he’s dangerous, he has her initials tattooed over his heart, and she loves him more than anything. There’s nothing Nikki wouldn’t do for Dee. Absolutely nothing.
So when Dee pulls Nikki into a crime—a crime that ends in murder—Nikki tells herself that it’s all for true love. Nothing can break them apart. Not the police. Not the arrest that lands Nikki in jail. Not even the investigators who want her to testify against him.
But what if Dee had motives that Nikki knew nothing about? Nikki’s love for Dee is supposed to be unconditional…but even true love has a limit. And Nikki just might have reached hers.
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Gabrielle DouglasRaising the BarMonday May 06, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210
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purchase from bn.com Special InstructionsThis will be a wristbanded event. Wristbands will be distributed with purchase of Raising the Bar starting on May 6 at 9:00 am. She will not be signing any other memorabilia.
About the authorGabrielle Douglas is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she made history, becoming the first US gymnast to take home a team and an individual gold medal in the same Olympics.
Gabrielle began her training at age six, and became the Virginia State Champion only two years later. When she was fourteen, she left her family in Virginia Beach to train with coach Liang Chow in Des Moines, Iowa. Under Chow's guidance, and with tremendous faith in God's plan for her, Gabrielle competed in the Olympic Trials and walked away with the only guaranteed spot on the team. Since her Olympic triumph, Gabrielle has used her platform to inspire millions with a powerful message: With hard work and persistence, any dream is possible.
Visit her online at www.gabrielledouglas.com
So I don't know if you know this about me, but I love gymnastics. I don't follow it as closely nowadays (the drama gets to me--ick, drama!) as I used to when I was 12 and still trying to do cartwheels in the back yard. However, I still admire and aspire to the kind of discipline and dedication that gymnasts (like my cousin Tash, who is a
member of the cheer team
Team Pilipinas Coed) need to keep their minds and bodies in shape.
I'll be giving away a signed copy of Gabby's book to a lucky winner in the US or Canada. Good luck!
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Happy May! Apologies for the slightly late posting of this event calendar. All of us have been very busy here at RNSL headquarters. As you can see, May has a lot to offer for author events. The Ontario Teen Book Fest especially looks like it's going to be really fun. Alethea is definitely going and I am a maybe. If you're in the area, you should totally check out the fun, free event.
Gabrielle DouglasRaising the BarMonday May 06, 2013 7:00 PM
Glendale Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210
event pageSpecial InstructionsThis will be a wristbanded event. Wristbands will be distributed with purchase of Raising the Bar starting on May 6 at 9:00 am. She will not be signing any other memorabilia.
D.J. McHalePendragon series, Morpheus Road seriesTuesday, May 7, 2013 4:00PM
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA
818-238-5630
Open to kids Grade 4-12 onlyOntario Teen Book Fest 2013This is a HUGE event, people! All day event!
Sat May 11 - 9am-5pm (ticketed event)
Door open at 8:30 am, arrive early to purchase your books!
Merton E. Hill Auditorium on the Chaffey High School Campus
211 W Fifth St, Ontario, CA
- Carrie Arcos
- Leigh Bardugo
- Jennifer Bosworth
- Jessica Brody
- Stephen Chbosky
- Sara Wilson Etienne
- Marie Lu
- Morgan Matson
- Gretchen McNeil
- Gregg Olsen
- Andrew Smith
- Ann Stampler
- Lex Thomas
Author panels will be moderated by local area teen librarians.
Lunch is included.
website
Call
909 395 2225 for more info and tickets! Tickets are
FREE though you must RSVP due to capacity issues. Sponsored by Best Buy Children's Foundation and Friends of Ontario City Library.
Ahmet Zappa
Because I'm Your Dad
Thursday May 09, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270
In Ahmet Zappa's first picture book for children, Because I'm Your Dad, a dad like no other promises to give his kid a childhood like no other. Join us tonight at Barnes & Noble at The Grove for a special Storytime and signing with Ahmet Zappa.
Special InstructionsNote: This is a wristbanded event. Wristbands will be available after 9:00 am on May 9 with the purchase of Because I'm Your Dad. Personalization with first names is available and photos are permitted from the signing line. Ahmet Zappa is signing books only. No memorabilia, please.
Margaret Stohl & Melissa de la Cruz(
Icons &
Gates of Paradise)
Saturday, May 11th at 5 p.m.
Dark Delicacies
3512 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
http://www.darkdel.com/LitFest Pasadena 2.0 Satuday, May 11th 10am - 5pm
Pasadena Central Park
Green/DelMar
Pasadena, California
event page2nd annual Pasadena LitFest will have some fabulous authors - check out the
website and facebook page for the authors (picture book, middle grade and YA) appearing on panels and then signing at ONCE UPON A TIME's booth.
Catch a Rising Star Tour
Jessi Kirby, Suzanne Young, Shannon Messenger, Sarah Ockler,Kimberly Derting & Morgan Matson
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7PM
Once Upon A Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave
Montrose Shopping Park
Montrose, CA 91020
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Rachel Hawkins
School Spirits
Thursday May 16, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
Glendale Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way
Glendale, CA 91210
Lauren MillerParallelSunday May 19, 2013 2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270
We are pleased to present a panel of great young adult authors featuring
Lauren Miller (Parallel),
Jordanna Fraiberg (Our Song) and
Jay Asher (The Future of Us, Thirteen Reasons Why).
Special InstructionsThis event is not wristbanded. Please stay tuned for event guidelines.
Life Actually Tour
Life Actually Tour featuring Lurlene McDaniel (The Year of Luminous Love), Elana Arnold (Sacred), Tom Leveen (manicpixiedreamgirl) and Wendelin van Draanen (The Running Dream).
Monday May 20, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270
event pageLife Actually Tour
Life Actually Tour featuring Lurlene McDaniel (The Year of Luminous Love), Elana Arnold (Sacred), Tom Leveen (manicpixiedreamgirl) and Wendelin van Draanen (The Running Dream).
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7PM
Once Upon A Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave
Montrose Shopping Park
Montrose, CA 91020\
Cecil Castellucci
Odd Duck
Saturday, May 25, 2013 3PM
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California90027
Josephine AngeliniGoddessTuesday May 28, 2013 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30
Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-525-0270
event pageSpecial InstructionsThis is not a wristbanded event. Please check back for complete event details.
Hello! Welcome to
Uncovered, a weekly cover love post that I usually do on our adult book blog, Nite Lite Book Reviews. I cross post it here if I feature a YA book so that you guys can chime in as well. Let's see what we have this week.
Today on Uncovered, I have an older cover. I had the pleasure of seeing Gayle Forman speak at my local library this week and it reminded me of this awesome cover to
If I Stay. Now this is the original hardcover. The paperback edition is very different matches the cover to the sequel,
Where She Went. While I like the new paperback cover, I like this one more. There's just something about it. It's so simply and pretty. It doesn't look like your typical YA novel and it stands out on the shelves. There's something lonely looking about it with the single flower, but it's also very beautiful and serene.
That's my pick for this week. Has everyone but me read this book already? I plan to get to it soon, I swear!
Hey everyone!
I know it's been super-quiet here lately. I've been really busy with my
kittens and working working working! Now that I've worked a ton of overtime, you can count on lots of giveaways coming soon (though not necessarily a lot of reviews).
This one's not mine, but my good friend
Kristen Kittscher's -- author Kirsten Miller blurbed her upcoming book,
The Wig in the Window, and to say thank-you Kristen has offered to send someone the Kiki Strike series!
Good luck!
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Just a quick post to let everyone know that Gayle Forman (Just One Day, If I Stay) will be reading and signing at Burbank Library Buena Vista this coming Monday April 22. Sorry for the short notice but I had no idea this was even happening until late last week when I popped into the library to return a few things. Luckily I saw the flier at the checkout desk. Details below.
Gayle Forman
Monday April 22, 2013
7:00PM
Buena Vista Branch Library
300 N Buena Vista St.
Burbank, CA
818.238.5620
I actually haven't read any of Gayle's books yet (for shame, I know) but I may stop by. I literally drive by this library to and from work. There will be books available for purchase as well. If you live nearby, definitely come check it out. I love this library and I hear great things about Gayle. Carry on with your weekend!
Hi, everyone. It's time for a new batch of book trailers. Most of these are pretty recent though some may be a little older since I don't keep super up to date with book trailers. I have some mixed feelings about them (most are kind of cheesy) though I do like the idea of having a promo for a book. Anyway, here are a few book trailers and a couple of film trailers thrown in for good measure at the end. Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Ugh, I a so excited for Siege & Storm! Can someone please lend me their ARC?
Still have not read this series yet though it looks good and I kind of love that each book has a color theme. And emerald is one of my favorite colors.
I really like this whole campaign. The trailers look high quality and they're intriguing. Has anyone read The 5th Wave yet?
I don't have much to say about this one since I haven't read any of the books yet. I don't really love the voice over, but that's just me.
MOVIES
I had no idea they were going through with making another Percy Jackson movie. The first one was so bad. At least Annabeth is blonde in this one. I will probably wait to see this one on video.
Well Katniss doesn't seem too whiny in this trailer.
Catching Fire was my least favorite book of the series (sorry - don't hate me!). I totally thought it was a filler book. This trailer makes it seem like it's going to have a lot more going on though so I am optimistic. And Effie promises to have some fantastic outfits.
What did you guys think? Are you looking forward to any of these releases?
Long time no see! Now that the yarn crawl project I was working on is officially over, I'm looking forward to having more time to read, write, and knit :)
Today I was out and about with my friends David and Katie, trying to finish the end of my book club read,
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor. I didn't finish (30 pages to go!), but we got some Fanta to go with dinner, which was a yummy Nigerian-style beef stew I made.
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Category: Middle Grade Mystery
Keywords: Middle grade, mystery, friendship, bullying, Mafia
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Synopsis from Goodreads:Chris Rylander delivers a funny Ferris Bueler-style middle grade novel with
The Fourth Stall.
Do you need something? Mac can get it for you. It's what he does—he and his best friend and business manager, Vince. Their methods might sometimes run afoul of the law, or at least the school code of conduct, but if you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can pay him, Mac is on your side. His office is located in the East Wing boys' bathroom, fourth stall from the high window. And business is booming.
Or at least it was, until one particular Monday. It starts with a third grader in need of protection. And before this ordeal is over, it's going to involve a legendary high school crime boss named Staples, an intramural gambling ring, a graffiti ninja, the nine most dangerous bullies in school, and the first Chicago Cubs World Series game in almost seventy years. And that's just the beginning. Mac and Vince soon realize that the trouble with solving everyone else's problems is that there's no one left to solve yours.
Review:
The Fourth Stall is a hilarious play on The Godfather set in an elementary school. The Godfather
in question is Mac, short for MacGuyver because he’s the guy that can get you anything. And the
fourth stall is and empty bathroom stall where he conducts his business. The empire is run by a
small sixth grader and his best friend who loan out their services helping solve the problems of
their fellow classmates for a small fee. Their business is threatened when the mysterious
kingpin, Staples, starts a gambling ring at their school. Using tough high school kids and bully
tactics, Staples plans on taking Mac and his friends down. Loyalties are tested when Mac finds
out that there’s a mole in his organization. Can Mac hold the business together and flush out the
rat at the same time or is this the end of his career? And will the Cubs make it to the World
series this year?
Each person in Mac’s crew had a distinct personality and I loved reading the bios of the various
school bullies. I am partial to Kitten, the small and polite sociopath, who is ruthless and more
than a little scary. I definitely don’t want to get on his bad side. And it was cool to see Mac band
the bullies together in order to deal with Staples. I had some mixed feelings the violence in this
book. On one hand, it was pretty graphic (especially for the middle grade reader that I think this
book is aimed at) but on the other hand, I think there had to be real consequences to their
actions in order to make the story work. And though Mac ends up using strong arm tactics to aid
his own cause, he doesn't feel good about it. While the book doesn't glorify violence in the
schoolyard, it doesn't shy away from it either.
What drew me in though was the friendship between Mac and his best friend Vince. Their easy
rapport and camaraderie seemed genuine. They were a bit like an old married couple and I was
really worried when their friendship was threatened. Ultimately this is a story about friendship and
family. And though I am not a sports fan, I found their dedication and obsession with The Cubs to be funny and endearing. It almost made to me want to watch a baseball game. ;)
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Hello, dear friends. Good to see you again. Today I am doing a brief post about The Mortal Instruments panel that I went to at WonderCon over the weekend. Let me warn you that these pics are alright at best and I took no notes, so I am going to try and remember as best I can some of the fun tidbits that I heard at the panel.
The panel was in the Arena (which is the biggest space I think at the Anaheim Convention Center). We thought we were going to have to get there super early to get seats but it was surprisingly not too full and we were able to grab good seats. The hall started filling in at that point though and, by the time the panel started, it was pretty full.
Panel started off with some questions by the moderator (writer from EW magazine). Cassie talked about how she didn't expect to be consulted about the movie after she sold the rights. But she asked for the casting director's number and they gave it to her. She in the casting director were in close contact over a period of months where she got to weigh in on the casting process which included watching audition tapes. She was also consulted in the look of the film was really involved in helping make the world a reality.
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Lily Collins was really great. I don't know much about her, having only seen
Mirror, Mirror, but she was really well spoken and passionate about the movie and playing Clary. She said that she experienced a lot of emotional growth during the movie and that it will always remain special in her heart because of it. She also said that, while she wanted to be true to the character, she didn't focus too much on thinking about what people's expectations were of how Clary should be because that would only prevent her from being in the moment and really doing Clary justice.
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Jamie Campbell Bower was seriously hilarious. He was really fun and just seemed like he was having a good time. He said that his favorite character from the books was probably Isabelle. He thinks she is pretty badass.
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I don't know what rock I have been living under but I had no idea that Kevin Zegers was in this movie. I kind of loved him in
The Jane Austen Book Club (yeah I own it). Anyway, Kevin was really cool and he talked about how all of the cast really bonded making this movie. He and Jamie got along really well and the cast was like family. He also talked about how the tattoos were kind of a pain and took several hours to put on each day.
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The floor was then opened up to Q&A from the audience. A lot of people asked really specific questions about the book and series. I think some of the questions may have been a bit spoiler-y but Cassie kept it cool and didn't divulge anything. The best part was at the end of the panel when a woman came up and didn't have a question but wanted to introduce the panel to her son, Jace. So cute.
I was kind of on the fence about seeing this movie but, after watching the panel, I really want to see it. It just looks like a lot of fun and the cast and Cassie were so cool. It also makes me want to catch up on the series since I am a few books behind by now. Anyone else excited about
The Mortal Instruments? The film hits theaters Aug 23, 2013. And if you're interested, we have a few more pics up on our
FB page.
Hi everyone!
I'm so happy to be co-hosting the Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop with Kathy from
Please keep in mind that this post is early and most of the blogs will not have their post up until as late as 12:01 am on March 29 ET/9:01 pm on March 28 PT. Just keep checking the linky.
Today I am giving away up to $20 worth of books from
bookdepository.com, which means this giveaway is open internationally! :) You can even put in a pre-order for a book you want that's coming up soon.
How about one of these New Releases?
Or one of these Upcoming books:
You could even order more than one paperback if it's something from last year!
It's up to the winner to decide.
If you won, what book(s) would you choose? Comment below!
Remember to visit all the great blog giveaways on the tour... head down to the linky below our Rafflecopter widget. None of the entries are mandatory but you should pick at least one to join!
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His name is John Carter!
You can follow him, my girl cat Mars (Marceline the Vampire Queen) and her biological brother (and nemesis, apparently) Barnaby, on
Instagram at
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For now, I'm off to make him another batch of kitten formula :/ he's so little he can't feed himself yet!
By: alethea aka frootjoos,
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I am really looking forward to this weekend when I can finally read some books and write some reviews! And maybe catch some shut-eye which has been just so difficult to schedule in this past couple of weeks :( Too much to do!
It's going to be packed! If you're going, please read the
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And *then* I'm cleaning my home office. Ergh.
And *then* I'm going to try to read a book I've been dying to read for a month now. Yikes.
Though I will probably be so worn out from all the excitement that I'll just fall asleep :/
So what are you up to this weekend? Follow my on Twitter & Instagram @
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The Cats on Ben Yehuda Street
ISBN 10/13: 0761381244 | 9780761381242
Category: Picture book
Keywords: Cats, neighbors, friends, compassion
Format: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Source: Finished copy for review
Things are always the same on Ben Yehuda Street--cats, cats, cats everywhere--and boy do they love Mr. Modiano's store, the Tel Aviv Fish Palace! His neighbor, Mrs. Spiegel, loves to knit and spend time with her cat Ketzie. Ketzie shares fish from Mr. Modiano's shop with her friend Gatito. But old Mr. Modiano hates the cats as much as they love his shop. "Lo, lo, lo," he says, always declining Mrs. Spiegel's invitations to tea. All he wants to do is shoo the cats away (who never listen, by the way!) until one day, Ketzie goes missing. Uh oh!
I have to tell you first about how biased I am in reviewing this book. One, I am a cat lover and a knitter like Mrs. Spiegel. I have my own little gray cat (though she has more stripes than Ketzie). Two, I am friends with Ann. I designed
her website and I think she is such a fun storyteller! Three, I love fish, of which there is quite a lot in this book. If I were to hold a storytime event for this I would probably serve kippered herring, lox (smoked salmon), and maybe seared garlic tuna,
mmmmm! Though all but the most discerning little kids would probably prefer this kind of fish instead:
... not real fish
I loved the story and think it would make a great read-aloud for grandparents and grandkids together. I predict lots of meowing and "Lo, lo, lo"ing! Lots of little clues in the illustrations reveal details about everyday life in Israel, so there's a lot to point out and explain, whether one is familiar with the culture or not. The reader might wonder at Mr. Modiano's mode of transportation, what he's wearing on his head (it took me a couple of reads to figure out it wasn't a beret!), and maybe what Mrs. Spiegel is baking. Most importantly, what could have happened to Ketzie?
Themes like friendship, compassion, and generosity make this a gentle bedtime read. But while I like Carabelli's simple and sweet cat illustrations and painterly backgrounds, there's a certain level of detail I felt was missing. Maybe it's the knitter in me, always trying to spot drawings of yarn and knitted objects, but aside from a couple of balls of yarn, I couldn't really believe Mrs. Spiegel was much of a knitter, and that was a bit disappointing. The colors are also very muted and almost muddy for the most part. But I do like the little fish all over Mr. Modiano's shirt!
Ann is giving away a copy of The Cats of Ben Yehuda and her picture book from last year, The Wooden Sword! To enter, just comment below and answer:
What is your favorite folktale?
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Hi everyone! If you love picture books as much as I do, you'll want to tune in for the blog tour that I am hosting for Ann Redisch Stampler to celebrate the release of her latest, The Cats on Ben Yehuda!
A few kidlit bloggers and I will be featuring her books over the next couple of weeks. Aside from her newest title, we will also be featuring The Wooden Sword: A Jewish Folktale from Afghanistan, which debuted last year.
Here's the schedule! Find out what these picture book lovers have to say about Ann's picture books.
You guys have no idea how long it took me to format this post, and I didn't even do pictures this time around. As you can see, March is an insane month for book signings. So many great authors coming to SoCal including Stephenie Meyer and Cassie Clare. There are also lots of book launches and The YAppiest Day on Earth, which sounds fantastic. Scroll down to see all of these events and more. Hope to see some of you out and about. Happy March!
Jessica BrodyUnremembered Launch Party
Tues March 5, 2013 730pm
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 ~ 310-542-6000
event infoShannon MessengerLet The Sky Fall Launch Party
Tues March 5, 2013 7 pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event infoMalinda Lo signs
AdaptationThu March 7, 2013 at 7:30pm
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 ~ 310-542-6000
event infoRobin Benway signs
Also Known AsFri March 8, 2013 7 pm
Vroman's
695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101
event infoMindee Arnett signs
The Nightmare AffairSat Mar 9, 2013 at 2:30 pm
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach
2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 ~ 310-542-6000
event info
Dan Wells and Claudia GrayMon Mar 11, 2013 at 7 pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event infoJodi Meadows (Asunder), Cynthia Hand (Boundless), and Brodi Ashton (Everbound)Fri March 15, 2013 7:00pm
Barnes and Noble (Westlake Village)
160 S. Westlake Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, 805-446-2820
event infoStephenie Meyer signs
The Host Fri Mar 15, 2013 at 2 pm
Barnes & Noble The Grove
189 The Grove, Los Angeles, CA 90036
*Wristband event
Join us for an incredible signing when Stephenie Meyer and actors
Max Irons and
Jake Abel visit in celebration of the upcoming film release of The Host. (This event is wristbanded and wristband distribution will begin after 9:00 am on March 15.)
event infoDebra Drizasigns
Mila 2.0 Sat March 16, 2013 3 pm
Mysterious Galaxy offsite
San Marcos Public Library
2 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos, CA 92069
event infoJoyce Carol Oates signs
Accursed (adult novel)
Tues Mar 19, 2013 7 pm
Vroman's
695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101
event infoCassie Clare
signs Clockwork Princess
Thurs March 21, 2013 7:00pm
Barnes & Noble The Grove
189 The Grove, Los Angeles, CA 90036
*This event will be wristbanded. Wristbands will be available when B&N opens at 9am on Friday, March 21, 2013 with the purchase of Clockwork Princess. Please check
www.bn.com for event updates or call the store at 323.525.0270 with any questions.
event info
Marie Lu signs
ProdigyThurs March 21, 2013 7 pm
Vroman's
695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California 91101
event info
Cassie Claresigns
Clockwork PrincessFri March 22, 2013 6:00 PM
Whale of a Tale Bookshop
Offsite Event at Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
This is a ticketed event. Tickets are $21.50 and include a copy of the new book, Clockwork Princess, and book signing.….additional titles will be available for purchase at the event. For information please call Whale of a Tale at 949-854-8288 or Mission Viejo Library 949-830-7100 Ext. 5105
Jenn Reese
Mirage Book Launch Party
Sat March 23, 2013 2pm
Once Upon A Time
2207 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020 - 818-248-9668
event infoAnn StamplerThe Cats on Ben Yehuda Street Launch Party
Sat March 23, 2013 10:30am
Children's Book World
10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90064
event infoMary Pearson signs
Fox ForeverSun Mar 24, 2013 2pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event infoShannon Messengersigns
Let the Sky Fall Wed Mar 27, 2013 7pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event infoCat Patricksigns
RevivedWed March 27, 2013 7pm
Barnes & Noble
The Grove at Farmers Market
189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - 323-525-0270
event info
Stacey Jaysigns
Romeo RedeemedThu March 28, 2013 at 7 pm
Barnes & Noble Americana
The Americana at Brand
210 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210, 818-545-9146
event infoDebra Driza (MILA 2.0) and Chris Howard (Rootless) Thu Mar 28, 2013 at 7 pm
Mysterious Galaxy San Diego
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747
event infoThe YAppiest Day on EarthSat March 30 8, 2013 am-8 pm
Disneyland - Anaheim
Spend the day at Disneyland with 16 authors! Join Elise Allen, Carrie Arcos, Jessica Brody, Sean Beaudoin, Jennifer Bosworth, Martha Brockenbrough, Cecil Castellucci, Kevin Emerson, Chris Howard, Lish McBride, Gretchen McNeil, Robin Mellom, Shannon Messenger, Cat Patrick, Kasie West, and Gabrielle Zevin in the land of enchantment! The YAppiest Day will wrap up at the Anabella Hotel, where the authors will sign books for fans!
event info*Note that this event sounds awesomely fun. Unfortunately I don't think I can make it but pretty sure that
@frootjoos is going. Take pics!
Save the date:
Lemony Snicket & Jon Klassen
signing
The Darkat Mrs. Nelson's Tues April 23, 2013
event info
Hello, everyone! It's Friday which means it's time for
Stacked, a weekly cover love post that I do over on our sister blog
Nite Lite. When I feature a YA cover, I also cross-post it to RNSL. This week I have a really awesome looking cover to
The Night Itself by Zoe Marriott. I can't remember where I first saw this now, but I immediately put it on my cover lust list. Besides being illustration based (I am so predictable), I love how the purple and pink really stand out. I am not sure what the patterns are going around the girl but they remind me of an octopus, one of my favorite sea creatures. Is it weird to say that I also like this girls haircut? Now let's take a look at the synopsis.
A breathtaking new urban fantasy trilogy from the critically acclaimed, award winning author of The Swan Kingdom and Shadows on the Moon.
When fifteen year old Mio Yamato furtively sneaks the katana - an ancestral Japanese sword - out of its hiding place in her parent's attic to help liven up her Christmas party costume, she has no idea of the darkness she is about to unleash on modern day London, or the family secrets that she is going to uncover.
The paralysing paranoia that descends on her before she gets to her friend's party is her first clue. The vivid and terrifying visions that nearly get her killed are a pretty good warning too.
The giant nine-tailed cat demon that comes after the sword and tries to rip her throat out? Overkill.
Seconds away from becoming kitty-food, Mio is saved by Shinobu, a mysterious warrior boy. But it's already too late. Mio has ruptured the veil between the mortal realm and the Underworld, and now the gods and monsters of ancient Japan stalk the streets of London, searching for her and the sword.
With the help of her best friend Jack, a fox spirit named Hikaru - and the devoted protection of the betwitchingly familiar Shinobu - Mio attempts to discover the true nature of the sword and its connection to the Yamato family. Because if she doesn't learn how to control the katana's incredible powers, she's in danger of being overwhelmed by them. And if she can't keep the sword safe from the terrible creatures who want it for their own, she'll lose not only her own life... but the love of a lifetime.
How awesome does this sound? A YA fantasy novel with a katana, gods and monsters, and a fox spirit? Sign me up! Not only does it have a gorgeous cover but it sounds like an awesome book. This one doesn't come out until July 4 but you can bet that I've already got it on my wishlist.
Anyone else think those swirling tendrils look like tentacles?
This week was really all about quality vs. quantity.
For review:
Can I get a SQUEE!?
This called for an awesome manicure with Shadow & Bone nail polish (two coats and a helping hand from
nail expert Thuy because I can never get my left hand done correctly especially with an unforgiving formula like this blue-gray matte). Trust Leigh to have the BEST swag ever.
Another one of the most coveted ARCs of the year...
Game by Barry Lyga (
I Hunt Killers, Book 2)
Now
Aly can send her copy to her dad back east and we can share this copy (what are work-wives for if not book sharing?). Thanks, Little Brown BFYR!
Netgalley:
I think this is one of those you-have-to-be-invited deals on Netgalley, so I want to thank
Elizabeth Ross for the invitation to read her debut novel,
Belle Epoque!
Won:
So I almost never win things on blog hops but not only did I win a copy of
Born of Illusion by Teri Brown from
Stories & Sweeties (thanks, Becky!), I also got
Jersey Angel by Beth Ann Bauman sent to me from
Little Library Muse (thanks, Latoya!).
Outgoing:
Uh, giant piles of books to bring to the Sat, March 16
YA Book Swap.
Downloaded:
I took on a super-fun project last week for our librarian/author friend
Tammy Blackwell.
I redid her website and she posted an interview about my methods/madness.
I downloaded her Timberwolves books (I'd already read the first one) from
Amazon.com... visit her site and click on the covers in the fancy highlighted box at the top!
That's it for me this week. What's in your mailbox?
So it's not often that I find myself not-reading. I almost always am reading except when I'm too busy writing/listening/typing... I can't process words incoming and outgoing at the same time. It's just too confusing! No reading makes me pretty crabby.
The last couple of weeks, in all of my spare time I have been designing websites, which was... a lot of hours. Really a lot. I'm torn between sleeping (I've been averaging two hours a night) and prying my eyes awake to get through another 30 pages of print, a battle I have lost more often than I have won. Ah well! It's not a total loss, and the things I have been doing other than reading have been fullfilling too.
In the mornings I've been listening to this year's Printz award winner,
In Darkness by Nick Lake, which is a great, well-written book but very ummmm... dark? (Sorry, I'm very tired obviously.) It's a grim tale of a boy growing up as a gangster in Haiti, with his story linked to that of rebel leader Toussaint Louverture. It's just as well my commute is only 40 minutes long or I'd probably be a crying, sloppy mess from all the emotion in this book. And I know it's a form of "reading" or rather, being read to, but it's not quite the same as sticking your nose in a book.
Anyway.
Instead of reading
Siege & Storm as I SO want to do, I have been working on
yarncrawlla.com and
misstammywrites.com. Click through to check them out! Especially Miss Tammy Blackwell's site, because she's the author of the paranormal YA
Timber Wolves series, and
Victoria Faye just made her some super-cool swag!
Before:
Don't look too closely!
After:
I'm so happy with the way it turned out that I'm doing a giveaway!
The winner gets to choose one of these possible prizes:
That's the shirt. You get to pick the color!
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Walden Pond Press for including us in the blog tour for
The Fellowship for Alien Detection by
Kevin Emerson. Click the widget below to listen to our interview*!
*Apologies in advance for the sound quality going in and out--I blame Skype :P
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Kevin's Bio:Kevin Emerson has never been abducted by aliens, at least not that he remembers. He has been to Roswell, but all he found there was a cool key chain. Kevin is the author of a number of books for young readers, including the
Oliver Nocturne series,
Carlos Is Gonna Get It, and
The Lost Code, the first book in the
Atlanteans series. Kevin is also a musician. His current project is the brainiac kids’ pop band the Board of Education. He lives in Seattle with his wife and two children. You can visit him online at
www.kevinemerson.net or tweet with him at @
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Check out all the blog tour stops below! (Some are not up yet as of publication time, so check the dates!)
Monday, March 4th - Fat Girl Reading - Review, Author Interview & Giveaway
Tuesday, March 5th - Icey Books - Review & Giveaway
Tuesday, March 5th - Jenn's Bookshelves - Review & Giveaway
Wednesday, March 6th - Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers - Review & Giveaway
Thursday, March 7th - Candace's Book Blog - Review & Giveaway
Friday, March 8th - Bumbles and Fairy Tales - Review, Giveaway & Author Guest Post
Saturday, March 9th - Read Now Sleep Later - Podcast Author Interview
Sunday, March 10th - Milk & Cookies: Comfort Reading - Author Guest Post: Food from Fiction
Monday, March 11th - The Write Path - Review & Giveaway
Monday, March 11th - Word Spelunking - Review, Giveaway & Video Interview with Author
Tuesday, March 12th - Buried in Books - Interview with the Characters of Alien Detection
Wednesday, March 13th - There's a Book - Turkeybird Interview with Author
Wednesday, March 13th - The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrow - Review & Giveaway
Thursday, March 14th - Novel Novice - Author Guest Post: Kevin Emerson's Writing Playlist
Friday, March 15th - Jean Book Nerd - Review & Giveaway
Friday, March 15th - The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrow - Author Interview
Saturday, March 16th - Alison's Book Marks - Giveaway
Hello, everyone. Today I have a recap of a surprise author event. I say surprise because my friends and I went down to
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach this weekend to do some shopping and realized when we got there that Mindee Arnett, author of
The Nightmare Affair, was signing there that afternoon. Awesome surprise since I have been wanting to read her book. Luckily we arrived about 20 minutes before the signing started and had time to grab coffee and books before settling in to hear Mindee talk.
Mindee began by telling us that writing a book is a little bit like having a baby. You give birth to something that you love and it takes quite a long time. Weight gain is acceptable. Mindee said that she thinks the number of people you are eating for as a writer is proportionate to how many characters are in your book. Then she said she was glad she didn't write
Game of Thrones, cause you have seen George R.R. Martin lately (total joke)?
Then Mindy read a bit from the first chapter of the book which sounded really fun. After that she opened it up to questions from the audience.
When asked about her inspiration for the book, Mindee said that she had been doing research one day and came across the painting
The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli. It depicts a woman laying on a bed (presumably having a nightmare) with a demon figure sitting on her chest as she dreams. Mindee began to wonder what it would be like if, instead of a demon, it was a normal looking girl. Then she thought what a crappy job would be...and Dusty was born.
Last book read? Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (OMG so jealous!)
What is the editing process like for you? Mindee says that she is a natural "taker-outer" writer, meaning she tends to edit and cut a lot of things out herself. So her editing notes usually tell her to expand on an idea or scene more instead of cutting things out. She said that her notes for The Nightmare Affair were short and to the point - more magic and more romance.
Mindee believes that editing is a collaborative process and doesn't mind when she's asked to make changes. The editor is the outside view and, unless the changes are really against what she believes is right for the book, she will usually make them. She then told a funny story about how her (young) editor thought that she should remove a reference to Freddy Kreuger and
A Nightmare on Elm Street since she had not heard of it and thought other readers might not be familiar with the reference either. However, after speaking with a few other editors and friends, was told that the Freddy reference was totally relevant and would be a cool addition. (Side note to say that Freddy used to scare the crap out of me as a kid. I mean, you can't sleep or he'll get you. Terrifying.)
Did you do any research on dreams or nightmares when writing this book? Mindee says that she loves research. While she did not to a lot of specific research on nightmares, she did research the meanings of names and a lot of folklore and legends. Each book in the Arkwell Academy series will be based on a folk tale.
Why do you think series are so popular, particularly in YA? Mindee said she wasn't sure why series were so popular and prevalent in YA. But she did have a theory that maybe teens are more obsessive in nature, which is why they are more attracted to series. They want more of what they love. Sci fi and fantasy also tend to go the series route. She thinks this is because the writer takes so much time building a world and they just want to live in it for a while.
Favorite and/or authors who influenced you? Laini Taylor, Maggie Stiefvater, Roald Dahl, C.S. Lewis, Frank L Baum, Stephen King, Jennifer Roberson, Mercedes Lackey
Are those streaks in your hair? (asked by an adorable teen) Yes! The streaks are fake and removable, which you can have with long hair. Mindee had in reddish streaks but noted that her press pic has blue streaks.
Mindee is super fun so definitely go see her if you can. Thanks to Mindee and Mysterious Galaxy for turning our trip to the bookstore into a special event. Sweet dreams (or nightmares), everyone!
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I would like to get one of the Harry Potter books.
I'd get The Elite by Kiera Cass. Thank you for the giveaway :)
i'm not sure yet but i'm tempted to get the book i missing in the covenant series by jennifer l armentrout or in the iron fey series by julie kagawa
thank you for the giveaway
I'd get The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. Thanks!
Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Eleanor and Park
I'd get the YA The 5th Wave. It sounds amazing.
Probably House of Many Ways by Diantha Jones! =)
I'd like Glimmerglass by Jenna Black. Thanks for the giveaway! :)
I'm not sure what I would choose, but definitely something YA. :) Thanks for the giveaway. I'm hosting a nearly identical one! :)
I'd love to win Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris!
Not sure if JM Colail's WES AND TOREN would be considered New Adult instead of YA (it involves high school seniors)...if it's unacceptable, I'll have to think about it for a while!
I'd choose The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen!
I'd pick The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler. :D Thank you!
I think I'd get either 5th Wave or the Ward :) Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I'd like A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness! :)
I'd like A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness!
Christina K. in the rafflecopter
Thank you for this giveaway!
Maid of secrets by Jennifer McGowan sound so good - strong girls and intrigue and history:)
Christina Kit. on Bloglovin
Christina K. in the rafflecopter
Thank you!!
Would love Maid of secrets by Jennifer McGowan because of the history and action:)
Christina Kit. on Bloglovin
Probably either My Life Next Door or The Iron King
If I won this amazing giveaway I would like to get Eleanor & Park. Thank you for the awesome giveaway!
The Fault in Our Stars
I would get The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey for my grandson.
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins.
Probably The 5th wave
Gemini Bites by Patrick Ryan
I think maybe ANNE OF GREEN GABLES.
Splintered.
I still haven't decide yet, maybe later :)
Thanks for chance to win.
Thanks for this amazing giveaway - I would love to win and get Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger or Scarlet by Marissa Meyer!
Make Magic! Do Good! by Dallas Clayton
Death Doom and Detention or Apollyon!
Hmmm. Tough question! There are so many books that I want. My TBR list is a mile long. I would have to sit and make a list to figure out which one I need right this minute!
Maybe Golden by Jessi Kirby? Thanks so much for the chance!
Hmm. Good question. Well, I reserve the right change my mind (after all, there are SO many great ones out there and still to come!) but right now, I'd have to say DARE YOU TO by Katy McGarry. LOVED the first book; dying to read the second. Happy Children's Book Week everyone!
Not sure, probably an Eric Carle book
Guess How Much I Love You
Hmmm... I'd maybe pick Crewel by Gennifer Albin
Brynna
Thanks for the chance!
Book choice: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia.
The Fault in Our Stars or another one from my wishlist. Thanks!
I think I'd choose Requiem or Insurgent. Thanks!
I would love Butter by Erin Jade Lange! Thanks for the giveaway :)
I would like Cinder
I would pick the children's book All My Friends are Dead
I would leave it to my niece to decide but probably something she would choose would be by Sara Dessen who is her fav author
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