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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

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 (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

Spellbound Noticeboard (22)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:23:40 PST

Waiting on Wednesday (90)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:24:40 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've picked The Temptation by Alisa Valdes the first book in the Kindred series. This book won't be out until the 24th April 2012 but I definitely can't wait! Synopsis: His touch was electric. His eyes were magnetic. His lips were a temptation....

Silverbirch by Rob Kaay

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:02:09 PST

Title: Silverbirch; A Tear in The Fabric of the Night SkyAuthor: Rob KaayGenre: Urban Fantasy/Speculative Fiction/Sci FiPublisher: RobKaay PublishingPublication Date: 26th January 2010ISBN: 9780980687712Stand alone or series: SeriesPages: 222 pagesBook Received from: AuthorFirst Lines: You can only control a person when they are not in control of themselves. This is the most

Two Local Bookstores...

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:00:02 PST

Thanks to the Courier Mail I've been introduced to two new bookstores in the Great South East. Avid Readers and Riverbend Books and Teahouse. Source: Eat Out With Kids You can find Avid Readers (who also happens to have an author by the name of Trent Jamieson working there!!) at 193 Boundary Street, West End, Qld - or visit them here. I didn't get a chance to go into this one though since by

In My Mailbox (97)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:00:00 PST

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review: N/A Bought: Lia's Guide to Winning the Lottery by Keren David Just a quiet one for me this week. What did you get in your IMM?

TGIF (12) Recommend It

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:45:46 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: Recommend It: Which book from the last 10 you've read would you recommend to a friend? I'd recommend Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I was a late comer to both books and wish that I hadn't

Spellbound Noticeboard (21)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:24:34 PST

Waiting on Wednesday (89)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:00:01 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 Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne. This will be released on the 5th June 2012. This one sounds pretty awesome and for some reason I keep thinking of Stephen King's movie The Mist when I read the synopsis. Weird! Synopsis Fourteen

In My Mailbox (96)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:00:03 PST

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review: While I'm Still Myself by Jeremy Mark LaneBorn Wicked by Jessica Spotswood Thank you both to Jeremy and Penguin for sending these to me! Bought: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins(Book 2 in The Hunger Games Trilogy) Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins(Book 3 in The Hunger Games Trilogy) What did you get in your IMM?

Sticky Beak (73)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:15:52 PST

Sticky Beak is all about sharing. Sometimes we can't all get around to every single blog and website available so that's where Sticky Beak comes in. By word of mouth (well you get what I mean) we are more likely to get to those blogs that we wouldn't have normally seen without someone pointing them out to us. The links could be to your own post, a favourite blog post you would love to share,

TGIF (11) 2012 Must Reads

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:50:51 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: 2012 Must Reads: Which books are at the top of your list to be read this year (new or old releases)? Well it's hard to say since I've read the top ones I've been meaning to read all last year. Clockwork Angel and Clockwork Prince by

Tempest by Julie Cross Book Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:23:18 PST

This looks pretty good!