Bookish links for Saturday, September 12, 2009
Posted By CarrieK on September 11, 2009
Author links:
~ Beth at Beth Fish Reads has an interview with Julia Hoban, author of Willow.
~ Jacqueline at The Eclectic Book Lover, Marci at Serendipitous Readings, and Wendy at Musings of a Bookish Kitty have interviews with Lisa Tucker, author of The Promised World – which I loved.
~ Sheri at A Novel Menagerie has an interview with Jenny B. Jones, author of Just Between You and Me.
~ Beth has a spotlight on author A.S. King from Pennsylvania as part of the Literary Road Trip.
~ Girls Just Reading has an interview with Hyatt Bass, author of The Embers.
~ Word Lily has an author interview with Ru Freeman, author of A Disobedient Girl.
~ Rebecca at The Book Lady’s Blog has a guest post by Brunonia Barry, author of The Lace Reader – another book that I loved; my review is coming soon.
~ Alyssa at The Shady Glade has an interview with Lisa Ann Sandell, author of A Map of the Known World.
Discussion starters:
~ Chris at Book-a-Rama talks about bringing sexy back to reading.
~ The blogger at Page 247 asks for thoughts on Google Reader – is it a good tool? Or does it keep you from really visiting your favorite blogs?
~ Lezlie at Books ‘N Border Collies talks about ratings – or the lack thereof.
Reading challenges:
~ The Countdown Challenge – yes, I’m thinking about it.
Reviews that have me adding to my to-read list:
~ Ash by Malinda Lo, reviewed by Kristi at The Story Siren and Melody at Melody’s Reading Corner.
~ Dragon House by John Shors, reviewed by Zia at My Life in Not So Many Words.
~ How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff, reviewed by Jessica at The Bluestocking Society.
~ Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas, reviewed by Laura at I’m Booking It.
~ Blame by Michelle Huneven, reviewed by Dawn at She Is Too Fond of Books.
~ The Guinea Pig Diaries by A.J. Jacobs, reviewed by Belle at Ms. Bookish.
Giveaways:
~ Win The Crying Tree by Naseem Rakha at A Novel Menagerie.
~ Win Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins at 1 More Chapter.
~ Win The Way Home by George Pelecanos at I’m Booking It.
~ Win the book of your choice at Jenn’s Bookshelves – part of BBAW coming up next week.
~ Win Stray Affections by Charlene Ann Baumbich at Bermudaonion and Bibliophile By the Sea.
~ Win Ruined by Paula Morris at Today, I Read, The Literate Housewife, and BookNAround.
~ Win Jasmyn by Alex Bell at Adventures of Cecelia Bedelia.
~ Win Blame by Michelle Huneven at Bermudaonion.
~ Win Cleopatra’s Daughter by Michelle Moran at Musings of a Bookish Kitty and Well-Mannered Frivolity.
~ Win The Last Ember by Daniel Levin at The Printed Page.
~ Win Detectives Don’t Wear Seat Belts by Cici McNair at The Printed Page.
~ Win Traveling with Pomegranates by Sue Monk Kidd and Ann Kid Taylor at A Circle of Books.
Other bookish links:
~ Check out The Maze Runner site – and play the game to see how you would fare against the Grievers.
~ Lit Drift is a new site “dedicated to the art & craft of storytelling in the 21st century.”
~ Don’t forget to vote for your favorite blogs for the BBAW Awards.
~ Books for Grabs is a new blog where you can request books from other bloggers, books they’re clearing off the shelves – all for the price of shipping. Check it out!
I almost forgot to vote for the BBAW awards, can you believe it? Thanks again for the great links, Carrie! I hope you have a great weekend.
Literary Feline´s last blog ..Review: Shades of Grey by Clea Simon
I hope you have a good weekend as well, Wendy!
Posts like this are a lot of work! Thinks for including my giveaways!
Kathy´s last blog ..Layered Cookie Cake with Candy Topping
Kathy – you’re welcome! And yes, it took a while, but I was watching episodes of Grey’s Anatomy at the time, so it went quickly.
Thanks for the great set of links. I know how long it takes to put them together. I’ve been so busy with work lately I missed quite a few of these and it’s so nice to have a list to start with. Thanks too for being kind enough to mention me (twice!).
Beth F´s last blog ..BBAW: Putting Together My Giveaways!
Beth – you’re welcome!
This is a great list! Thanks for taking the time to put all of these together. I’m really enjoying the review links.
Alita´s last blog ..Book #32 – The Historian
Alita – I know – great reviews like that are what’s making it impossible for me to ever read all the books I want to read!
Thanks for the link, Carrie!
Lezlie
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You’re welcome, Lezlie.
great set of links. I recently read and reviewed Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas as well.
I’ve also reviewed Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas this past week. Great list of links.
Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)´s last blog ..Winners of Millie’s Fling
Serena – I knew there was another review of Tallgrass! I couldn’t remember where I’d read it (one of the downfalls of reading via Google Reader, I guess).
Love all your linky posts, Carrie! Keep up the good work!
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Melody – thanks.