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In My Mailbox (102)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:45:14 PST

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review:N/A Bought: Fated by Sarah Alderson Another fairly quiet one for this week. What did you get in your IMM?

TGIF (17) Required Reading

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:23:17 PST

TGIF is a weekly feature created and hosted by Ginger at GReads! that re-caps the week’s posts and has different question each week. This Friday's Question: Required Reading: Which book from your school days do you remember reading and enjoying? Is there a book published now that you'd like to see in today's curriculum for kids? From memory the only book that I remember reading in highschool

Spellbound Noticeboard (25)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:28:36 PST

Welcome to Spellbound Noticeboard. Here is where Authors, Bloggers and others can send in anything that you'd like promoted. Competitions, book releases, blog events etc. This is your spot! So feel free to send me a line if you have anything book related (Including books made into movies) and I'll be sure to post these up! I'll also be including features etc that I come across to help spread

Waiting on Wednesday (94)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:57:16 PST

Waiting On Wednesday was created by Jill over at Breaking The Spine. It's a weekly post for you to share what upcoming books you can't wait for! This week's pick is called Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout. There is a bit of a wait for this as it's not released until 18th September 2012! Synopsis Dying sucks--and high school senior Ember McWilliams knows firsthand. After a fatal car accident,

Interview with Andrew Cotto

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:00:06 PST

Spellbound By Books would like to introduce Andrew Cotto, Author of The Domino Effect and Outerborough Blues which is due to be released later this year! Without further ado. Here are the interview questions!! 1. Where were you when the idea sparked for The Domino Effect? I was actually in college, during a summer break. I was living in Boston and went on a date to see the film "Do the Right

In My Mailbox (101)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:57:10 PST

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review: Somnium by Keri Lake (Halos #1) Bought: Nothing this week. What did you get in your IMM this week?

Signs of War by Gerard de Marigny + Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:37:02 PST

Title: Signs of WarAuthor: Gerard de MarignyGenre: Political Thriller/GeopoliticalPublisher: JarRyJorNo PublishingPublication Date: 14th November 2011ISBN: 9781466453852Stand alone or series: Cris De Nero Book 2Pages: 328 pagesBook Received from: Gerard de MarignyFirst Lines: Utilizing his cover as an official of the Puertos del Litoral Central, SA1, should have made it easy for CIA

TGIF (16) Book Blogger Pride

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:53:25 PST

TGIF is a weekly feature created and hosted by Ginger at GReads! that re-caps the week’s posts and has different question each week. This Friday's Question: Book Blogger Pride: What do you take pride in when it comes to blogging? Tough question. I still feel like a new blogger, learning the ropes still.. even after two years at blogging. I take pride in the reviews I write, as tough and time

Spellbound Noticeboard (24)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:34:49 PST

Waiting on Wednesday (93) + Pre-Order Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:00:03 PST

Waiting On Wednesday was created by Jill over at Breaking The Spine. It's a weekly post for you to share what upcoming books you can't wait for! This week, since it's also the 2nd Blogoversary I've decided to pick a book I'm waiting on, and you will be given a chance to win a pre-order of that book on Book Depository! So my pick for this week is What She Left Behind by Tracy Bilen. This is

2nd Blogoversary and Cover Reveal

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:59:33 PST

Hi all! You have read right! Spellbound By Books is two years old as of today!!! I'd like to thank everyone who has participated, commented and contributed to the blog. It is well and truly appreciated! Over the next few days I hope to put up a few giveaways since it is well and truly overdue!! So keep an eye out! -_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ Cover Reveal

In My Mailbox (100)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:45:14 PST

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review: N/A Bought:Pure by Julianna Baggott Just one book for this week but I'm definitely looking forward to reading this. What did you get in your IMM?

TGIF (15) Love Stories

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:59:58 PST

TGIF is a weekly feature created and hosted by Ginger at GReads! that re-caps the week’s posts and has different question each week. This Friday's Question: Love Stories: What are some of your favorite fictional love stories? Wow! Good question. Looking at my bookshelves now, the first one that I can't help but mentioning: Claire and Shane, from the Morganville Vampires series by Rachel

The Domino Effect by Andrew Cotto

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:36:20 PST

Title: The Domino EffectAuthor: Andrew CottoGenre: Young AdultPublisher: Brownstone EditionsPublication Date: 29th April 2011ISBN: 9780615479675Stand alone or series: Stand AlonePages: 238 pagesBook Received from: Andrew Cotto (Author)First Lines: A famous writer once said that anybody who survives childhood has enough stories to tell for the rest of their lives. Synopsis: The Domino

Night Beach by Kirsty Eagar Book Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:40:53 PST

I really can't wait to read this book. Doesn't the trailer look awesome!!

Waiting on Wednesday (92)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:06 PST

Waiting On Wednesday was created by Jill over at Breaking The Spine. It's a weekly post for you to share what upcoming books you can't wait for! I quickly added Yesterday by C.K. Kelly Martin to my TBR List. The cover is absolutely awesome! This one won't be out until 25th Septemer 2012 though. Synopsis THEN: The formation of the UNA, the high threat of eco-terrorism, the mammoth rates of

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:21:49 PST

Title: Born WickedAuthor: Jessica SpotswoodGenre: Young Adult/ FantasyPublisher: Penguin (Imprint: Razorbill)Publication Date: 28th January 2012ISBN: 9780141342108Stand alone or series: #1 in The Cahill Witch ChroniclesPages: 304 pagesBook Received from: Penguin Australia (Publisher)First Lines: Our mother was a witch, too, but she hid it better. Synopsis:To me, the magic feels like a

In My Mailbox (99) Bookless

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:09:00 PST

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review: N/A Bought: N/A This week was a very quiet one. So I decided to throw a question out to all of you. Out of all the books you have read so far this year what is your favourite and why? Would you recommend? Hope everyone's had a good weekend.

The Case of the Desperados by Caroline Lawrence Book Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:08:45 PST

I really like this book trailer. It must be the music! That and not sure I've read a YA western before? lol What do you think?

TGIF (14) Book Appeal

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:12:09 PST

TGIF is a weekly feature created and hosted by Ginger at GReads! that re-caps the week’s posts and has different question each week. This Friday's Question: Book Appeal: When you're browsing goodreads, the library, or another blogger's reviews, what grabs your attention to make you want to read it? I won't lie here. A good eye catching cover is the first and foremost thing for me. Bright

Spellbound Noticeboard (23)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:25:12 PST

Waiting on Wednesday (91)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:48:05 PST

Waiting On Wednesday was created by Jill over at Breaking The Spine. It's a weekly post for you to share what upcoming books you can't wait for! Because I absolutely loved Clockwork Angel and Clockwork Prince, it will come as no surprise how badly I want to get my hands on Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare. This book will be out in November 2012 and I'll be waiting at the door on release

Hi All

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:54:33 PST

Hi all. As you may have noticed I haven't done as many reviews for this month as I'd like to. Tonight being no different. The reason for this is that I have two assignments left in my module and I'm really pushing to get these finished before they are due, which means there is less time to read than I would have liked. Fingers crossed in the next few days I'll be back on top of things, which

In My Mailbox (98)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:00:03 PST

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review: The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess RothenbergJessic Rules the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey Thanks to Penguin Australia for sending both of these books! Bought: N/a What did you get in your IMM?

TGIF (13) Buy or Borrow

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:10:25 PST

TGIF is a weekly feature created and hosted by Ginger at GReads! that re-caps the week’s posts and has different question each week. This Friday's Question: Buy or Borrow: Where do your books that you read come from? The bookstore? The library? Do you prefer to own a book, or have it on loan? The answer to this one for me would definitely buy! It also depends on how quick I want the book as