Waiting on Wednesday (139): The Dead and Buried by Kim Harrington

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

The Dead and Buried
Author: Kim Harrington
Publisher: Point
Publish Date: January 1, 2013
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Publisher's Description
A haunted house, a buried mystery, and a very angry ghost make this one unforgettable thriller.

Jade loves the house she's just moved into with her family. She doesn't even mind being the new girl at the high school: It's a fresh start, and there's that one guy with the dreamy blue eyes. . . .

But then things begin happening. Strange, otherworldly things.

Jade's little brother claims to see a glimmering girl in his room. Jade's jewelry gets moved around, as if by an invisible hand. Kids at school whisper behind her back like they know something she doesn't.

Soon, Jade must face an impossible fact: that her perfect house . . . is haunted.

Haunted by a ghost who's seeking not just vengeance, but the truth. The ghost of a girl who ruled Jade's school -- until her untimely death last year. It's up to Jade to put the pieces together before her own life is at stake. As Jade investigates the mystery, she discovers that her new friends in town have more than a few deep, dark secrets.

But is one of them a murderer?

*Why I want to read this: There aren't enough YA mysteries and thrillers out there for me, so I'm keen on new ones whenever I hear about them.  Through in some paranormal activity and it goes to the top of my list! - Jessica

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FOR REVIEW

Here I Go Again: A Novel by Jen Lancaster

Thanks to NAL for this weeks bookfor review.

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Check out this past weeks posts:

• New Reads: 11/18/12 - 11/24/12
• Book Review: The Corpses of Old Farm Hill Road: The Arrogant Man by Tabitha Short
• Gratitude Giveaways Hop: Nov 15th - 25th
• Book to Movie: The Host by Stephenie Meyers
• Waiting on Wednesday (138): The Tell-Tale Start by Gordon McAlpine
• Book Review: Bad Hair Day by Carrie Harris
• Book Blast & Giveaway: Greta and the Goblin King by Chloe Jacobs
• Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop: November 12th-18th 

Waiting on Wednesday (138): The Tell-Tale Start by Gordon McAlpine

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

The Misadventures of Edgar & Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Start
Author: Gordon McAlpine
Illustrator: Sam Zuppardi
Publisher: Viking Children's
Publish Date: January 10, 2013
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Publisher's Description
 Meet Edgar and Allan Poe -- twelve-year-old identical twins, the great-great-great-great-grandnephews of Edgar Allan Poe. They look and act so much alike that they're almost one mischievous, prank-playing boy in two bodies. When their beloved black cat, Roderick Usher, is kidnapped and transported to the Midwest, Edgar and Allan convince their guardians that it's time for a road trip. Along the way, mayhem and mystery ensue, as well as deeper questions: What is the boys' telepathic connection? Is Edgar Allan Poe himself reaching out to them from the Great Beyond? And why has a mad scientist been spying on the Poe family for years?

With a mix of literary humor, mystery, a little quantum physics, and fun extras like fortune cookie messages, letters in code, license plate clues -- and playful illustrations thoughout -- this series opener is a perfect choice for smart, funny tweens who love the Time Warp Trio, Roald Dahl, and Lemony Snicket.

*Why I want to read this? Descendents of Edgar Allan Poe, telepathy, literary humor, illustrations, and mystery all make this a fun must-read for me. - Jessica

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Media Mail is a weekly meme which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.
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FOR REVIEW

The Corpses of Old Farm Hill Road: The Arrogant Man by Tabitha Short


The Hidden Blessing (Tales of Gymandrol #2) by Melissa Buell

WON

A Breath of Eyre by Eve Marie Mont (Thank you Class of 2k13)

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Check out this past weeks posts:

• New Reads: 11/11/12 - 11/17/12
• Launch Party: The Drifting by L. Filloon
• Waiting on Wednesday (137): City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte
• Cover Reveal: Emilie and the Hollow World by Martha Wells
• Book Review: The Necromancer (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) by Michael Scott

Waiting on Wednesday (137): City of Dark Magic by Magnus Flyte

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

City of Dark Magic: A Novel
Author: Magnus Flyte
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publish Date: November 27, 2012
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Publisher's Description 
Cosmically fast-paced and wildly imaginative, this debut novel is a perfect potion of magic and suspense.

Once a city of enormous wealth and culture, Prague was home to emperors, alchemists, astronomers, and, as it’s whispered, hell portals. When music student Sarah Weston lands a summer job at Prague Castle cataloging Beethoven’s manuscripts, she has no idea how dangerous her life is about to become. Prague is a threshold, Sarah is warned, and it is steeped in blood.

 Soon after Sarah arrives, strange things begin to happen. She learns that her mentor, who was working at the castle, may not have committed suicide after all. Could his cryptic notes be warnings? As Sarah parses his clues about Beethoven’s “Immortal Beloved,” she manages to get arrested, to have tantric sex in a public fountain, and to discover a time-warping drug. She also catches the attention of a four-hundred-year-old dwarf, the handsome Prince Max, and a powerful U.S. senator with secrets she will do anything to hide.

City of Dark Magic could be called a rom-com paranormal suspense novel—or it could simply be called one of the most entertaining novels of the year. 

*Why I want to read this: Can I just list things the book contains? Prague, music, tantric sex, a dwarf, a prince, mystery...I want it! Here's hoping I get a review copy of this one. - Jessica

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Media Mail is a weekly meme which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.
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FOR REVIEW

Nutcracker  by E.T.A. Hoffmann  (Read the review here.)

Thanks to Crown for this weeks book for review.

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Check out this past weeks posts: 

• New Reads: 11/4/12 - 11/10/12
• Feature & Follow Friday
• Book Review: Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffman
• Bookish Things: Literary Pumpkins
• Waiting on Wednesday (136): Slated by Teri Terry
• Dead City by James Ponti

 

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Media Mail is a weekly meme which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.
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FOR REVIEW

Justice League, Vol. 2: The Villain's Journey (The New 52)
by Geoff Johns


Green Lantern Vol. 2: Revenge of the Black Hand (The New 52) (Green Lantern (Graphic Novels))
by Geoff Johns

Thanks to DC Comics for this weeks books for review.
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Check out this past weeks posts: 

• Graphic Novel Review: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
• Feature and Follow Friday: Writing Devices and Tricks
• Book Review: Ironskin by Tina Connolly
• Waiting on Wednesday (135): Nameless
• Book Blast & Giveaway: The Emerald Talisman Audio Bookby Brenda Pandos
• Book Review: The Sorceress (The Secrets of the ImmortalNicholas Flamel) by Michael Scott 

 

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Media Mail is a weekly meme which explores the books that have been delivered to our mailbox.
Let us know what looks good & leave us a link so we can check out what you got over the week. 

FOR REVIEW

Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick


Moonshifted (Edie Spence) by Cassie Alexander

Thanks to St Martin's and Macmillan for this weeks books for review.
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Check out this past weeks posts:

• Book Review: The Voyage of Lucy P. Simmons by Barbara Mariconda
• Book Review: Gross America: Your Coast-to-Coast Guide to All Things Gross by Richard Faulk
• Cover Reveal: The Pirate's Wish
• Waiting on Wednesday (134): Shards and Ashes by Multiple Authors
• Book Review: Portlandtown: A Tale of the Oregon Wyldes by Rob DeBorde
• Fall Into Fantasy Giveaway Hop
• Book Review: The Ruins of Lace by Iris Anthony 

Waiting on Wednesday (134): Shards and Ashes by Multiple Authors

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Shards and Ashes
Author: Nine of them!  See below.
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publish Date: February 19, 2013
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Publisher's Description 
Gripping original stories of dystopian worlds from nine New York Times bestselling authors, edited by Melissa Marr and Kelley Armstrong

The world is gone, destroyed by human, ecological, or supernatural causes. Survivors dodge chemical warfare and cruel gods; they travel the reaches of space and inhabit underground caverns. Their enemies are disease, corrupt corporations, and one another; their resources are few, and their courage is tested.

Powerful original dystopian tales from nine bestselling authors offer bleak insight, prophetic visions, and precious glimmers of light among the shards and ashes of a ruined world.
 
Kelley Armstrong
Rachel Caine
Kami Garcia
Nancy Holder
Melissa Marr
Beth Revis
Veronica Roth
Carrie Ryan
Margaret Stohl

*Why I want to read this: Did you see the list of authors that have stories in this book?  I've read something from all but one (and her book is on my bookshelf TBR) and love them all! - Jessica

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