Where to begin? Well... I rarely review books. Mostly because I won't review a book I don't love. Suffice it to say - I LOVED POSSESSION!!!
When I started the book, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. It drew me in right from the get-go! And, once there, this was a couldn't-put-it-down-if-I-had-to read!
Those kinds of books are the ones I go back and reread - many times - just to be sure I didn't miss anything. Or... to pick up those subtleties I missed on the race-to-the-end read.
Elana has written characters who are so believable - their emotions are so complex and compelling - and Oh. My. God. The ending! Yep... just you wait!
Actually... don't wait at all! Get yourself to a bookstore and get a copy! Just be sure to block out enough time to read it from cover to cover - cause you won't be able to put it down!
Congratulations, Elana on your book launch! YAYAYAYAY!!!
Day 2 Prize Pack Winner!
And the winner is:
April Chaug
Congratulations, April!
Remember - you can still enter the Weds - Fri giveaways! & Thanks everyone for entering!
April Chaug
Congratulations, April!
Remember - you can still enter the Weds - Fri giveaways! & Thanks everyone for entering!
Winner of the First Prize Pack!
In my excitement for Elana's launch, I forgot to announce the winner of the prize pack! The winner of my set of books is...
Congrats, Kristina! And everyone else, don't forget--all the other contests are still open, so it's not too late to enter!
Kristina Shields!
Congrats, Kristina! And everyone else, don't forget--all the other contests are still open, so it's not too late to enter!
POSSESSION Launch Week!
Today we get to celebrate the launch of one of our own: Elana Johnson and POSSESSION! All this week we're going to be posting about POSSESSION, wrapping up with Elana herself!
SUMMARY OF POSSESSION: Vi knows the Rule: Girls don't walk with boys, and they never even think about kissing them. But no one makes Vi want to break the Rules more than Zenn...and since the Thinkers have chosen him as Vi's future match, how much trouble can one kiss cause? The Thinkers may have brainwashed the rest of the population, but Vi is determined to think for herself.
But the Thinkers are unusually persuasive, and they're set on convincing Vi to become one of them...starting by brainwashing Zenn. Vi can't leave Zenn in the Thinkers' hands, but she's wary of joining the rebellion, especially since that means teaming up with Jag. Jag is egotistical, charismatic, and dangerous--everything Zenn's not. Vi can't quite trust Jag and can't quite resist him, but she also can't give up on Zenn.
This is a game of control or be controlled. And Vi has no choice but to play.
You know you want to read on and find out what happens next, right? Well, fortunately for you, you can read the first chapter (along with some other awesome Simon & Schuster titles) here!
And you're going to be seeing a lot of POSSESSION all over the internet this week. Check it out here:
Also--and this is (hopefully!) a surprise for Elana--some of her friends have gotten together to help celebrate the launch. You can go here to find more information on how you can win one of fifteen signed copies of POSSESSION! And if you'd like to see what I thought of POSSESSION, here's the vlog I did...
And if you don't trust my word for it, how about trusting James Dashner's? Here's what he said about POSSESSION:
But the Thinkers are unusually persuasive, and they're set on convincing Vi to become one of them...starting by brainwashing Zenn. Vi can't leave Zenn in the Thinkers' hands, but she's wary of joining the rebellion, especially since that means teaming up with Jag. Jag is egotistical, charismatic, and dangerous--everything Zenn's not. Vi can't quite trust Jag and can't quite resist him, but she also can't give up on Zenn.
This is a game of control or be controlled. And Vi has no choice but to play.
You know you want to read on and find out what happens next, right? Well, fortunately for you, you can read the first chapter (along with some other awesome Simon & Schuster titles) here!
And you're going to be seeing a lot of POSSESSION all over the internet this week. Check it out here:
- POSSESSION on GoodReads
- The Official Facebook Fan Page for POSSESSION
- The Official Fansite for POSSESSION
- POSSESSION's book website
- Teen Book Scene Blog tour for POSSESSION
- Elana's website
Also--and this is (hopefully!) a surprise for Elana--some of her friends have gotten together to help celebrate the launch. You can go here to find more information on how you can win one of fifteen signed copies of POSSESSION! And if you'd like to see what I thought of POSSESSION, here's the vlog I did...
And if you don't trust my word for it, how about trusting James Dashner's? Here's what he said about POSSESSION:
"Possession held me completely captivated from beginning to end. And what an end! I fell in love with the characters and had countless moments of 'Wow.'"
--James Dashner, bestselling author of The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials
More Free Books, Soothe Your BEA Jealousy Here!
Okay, so I'm rounding out our week of BEA consolation prizes! That's right. More. Free. Books.
Today, I'm offering up two prize packages. Most of these books have been lovingly read once--by me, in my smoke-free, pet-free home. *grins* And I loved them all--you will too!
Guys Rule:
WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON (hardcover) by John Green and David Levithan
THE CARDTURNER (hardcover) by Louis Sachar
LOOKING FOR ALASKA (paperback) by John Green
THE DEATHDAY LETTER (paperback) by Shaun Hutchinson
CRASH INTO ME (hardcover) by Albert Borris
THIRTEEN REASONS WHY (hardcover) by Jay Asher
Girls...Do Too:
THE CHRONICLES OF VLADIMIR TOD: Eighth Grade Bites (paperback) by Heather Brewer
ORIGINAL SIN (ARC) by Lisa Desrochers
NOTHING LIKE YOU (paperback) by Lauren Strasnik
TWENTY BOY SUMMER (paperback) by Sarah Ockler
GIRL, STOLEN (hardcover) by April Henry
HALO (hardcover) by Alexandra Adornetto
That's twelve (12!) books, people! Two winners, one for each prize package. All you have to do is follow our blog here, and leave a comment on this post. You have one week, and I'll announce the winner next Friday!
ETA: This is US only. And prize packages will be chosen randomly, but you can mention which you'd like more. I can't guarantee you'll get that one, though.
Go!
Today, I'm offering up two prize packages. Most of these books have been lovingly read once--by me, in my smoke-free, pet-free home. *grins* And I loved them all--you will too!
WILL GRAYSON, WILL GRAYSON (hardcover) by John Green and David Levithan
THE CARDTURNER (hardcover) by Louis Sachar
LOOKING FOR ALASKA (paperback) by John Green
THE DEATHDAY LETTER (paperback) by Shaun Hutchinson
CRASH INTO ME (hardcover) by Albert Borris
THIRTEEN REASONS WHY (hardcover) by Jay Asher
THE CHRONICLES OF VLADIMIR TOD: Eighth Grade Bites (paperback) by Heather Brewer
ORIGINAL SIN (ARC) by Lisa Desrochers
NOTHING LIKE YOU (paperback) by Lauren Strasnik
TWENTY BOY SUMMER (paperback) by Sarah Ockler
GIRL, STOLEN (hardcover) by April Henry
HALO (hardcover) by Alexandra Adornetto
That's twelve (12!) books, people! Two winners, one for each prize package. All you have to do is follow our blog here, and leave a comment on this post. You have one week, and I'll announce the winner next Friday!
ETA: This is US only. And prize packages will be chosen randomly, but you can mention which you'd like more. I can't guarantee you'll get that one, though.
Go!
Post BEA Giveaway (Free Books)
Although I did go to BEA for one day, the few freebies I made it home with got snatched up. So I'm offering up a few gently used dystopian (and one steampunk) hardbacks for this giveaway.
To enter, just leave a comment (with your email address). We'll announce winners in exactly one week, so make sure you comment before then!
This contest is open to the US only. Sorry, these books are kinda hefty!
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Mockingjay
by Suzanne Collins
The Carbon Diaries 2017
by Saci Lloyd
Behemoth
by Scott Westerfeld
To enter, just leave a comment (with your email address). We'll announce winners in exactly one week, so make sure you comment before then!
This contest is open to the US only. Sorry, these books are kinda hefty!
Post BEA Giveaway (Graphic Novel Edition)
Initially I was set on coming up with the most random pile of books imaginable, Remembrance of Things Past, A collection of surrealist plays, a Spanish/English Dictionary...
Then I realized that a) no one wants that stuff and B) what I really needed to get rid of was graphic novels. I don't know what it is, the darn things seem to breed on our shelves, but now it's time for some to go!
So comment on this post for a chance to win:
V for Vendetta: Alan Moore's tale of a dystopian Britain and V, the freedom fighter/lunatic bent on overthrowing the government.
Batman: The Long Halloween: This story jumps back to early in Batman's career as he faces off against his greatest enemies and a new enigmatic killer.
The Walking Dead Volume 1: The kick off to an epic story set post zombie apocalypse. The source material for the new hit show on AMC.
DMZ Volume 1: Follows Matty Roth, an intern turned photo journalist as he navigates the ruins of New York City and the complexities of the second American Civil War.
Wolverine: Old Man Logan: A Wolverine story set far in the future after the super villains have finally conquered the world, all the other super heroes are dead and Wolverine has gone pacifist, well, for awhile at least. Bloody good fun.
We3: A simple story about a rabbit, a cat and a dog's struggle for freedom after being made into nearly unstoppable killing machines by the government. Now, my guess is that sentence was just as ridiculous to read as it was to write, but trust me, this is a great story and one that is absolutely guaranteed to make you cry.
And, what the hell, just to sweeten the deal a bit I'm throwing in two awesome and hilarious novels:
M.T. Anderson's Whales on Stilts and Christopher Moore's Bloodsucking Fiends.
Enjoy!
Then I realized that a) no one wants that stuff and B) what I really needed to get rid of was graphic novels. I don't know what it is, the darn things seem to breed on our shelves, but now it's time for some to go!
So comment on this post for a chance to win:
V for Vendetta: Alan Moore's tale of a dystopian Britain and V, the freedom fighter/lunatic bent on overthrowing the government.
Batman: The Long Halloween: This story jumps back to early in Batman's career as he faces off against his greatest enemies and a new enigmatic killer.
The Walking Dead Volume 1: The kick off to an epic story set post zombie apocalypse. The source material for the new hit show on AMC.
DMZ Volume 1: Follows Matty Roth, an intern turned photo journalist as he navigates the ruins of New York City and the complexities of the second American Civil War.
Wolverine: Old Man Logan: A Wolverine story set far in the future after the super villains have finally conquered the world, all the other super heroes are dead and Wolverine has gone pacifist, well, for awhile at least. Bloody good fun.
We3: A simple story about a rabbit, a cat and a dog's struggle for freedom after being made into nearly unstoppable killing machines by the government. Now, my guess is that sentence was just as ridiculous to read as it was to write, but trust me, this is a great story and one that is absolutely guaranteed to make you cry.
And, what the hell, just to sweeten the deal a bit I'm throwing in two awesome and hilarious novels:
Enjoy!
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