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TGIF (24) Issue Books

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:20:18 PDT

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: Issue Books: Which books have you found to be very rewarding when it comes to tackling tougher issues? My first thoughts on this went straight to Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. I picked this one up after hearing it was on the banned

Closed Hearts by Susan Kaye Quinn and Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:00:00 PDT

Title: Closed HeartsAuthor: Susan Kaye QuinnGenre: Young Adult/Urban FantasyPublisher: Susan Kaye QuinnPublication Date: 23rd May 2012Stand alone or series: Mind Jack Trilogy #2Book Received from: Susan Kaye Quinn (Author)First Lines: No one called me Kira anymore. Possible spoilers if you haven't read the Open Minds Synopsis: Eight months ago, Kira Moore revealed to the mindreading

Splintered by A.G Howard Book Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 29 May 2012 03:54:30 PDT

After reading the synopsis for this I'm completely intrigued. Here is the book trailer for Splintered

In My Mailbox (112)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:14:06 PDT

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review: Betrayed by Edna Walters Thank you to Spencer Hill Press for this! Bought: N/A What did you get in your IMM?

MBOB: Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:53:30 PDT

This looks awesome. Based on Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

Waiting on Wednesday (105)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:06 PDT

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! Erasing Time by C.J. Hill sounds pretty awesome. This one doesn't come out until 28th August 2012. So keep an eye out! Synopsis: In this high-action and romantic futuristic adventure, there is no escape from the future for two contemporary girls

A Little Absent.

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:36:44 PDT

For those of you that have noticed, I haven't been posting up as much as I used to. I want to explain why. A lady from work has left and I've been moved up into her position. Promotion some say, I say holy dooly I'm in over my head. It means I'm working longer hours and have less time to post as often. While I'm still settling in to this position I'm going to do my best to keep regular

The Last Echo by Kimberly Derting Book Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 19 May 2012 04:40:51 PDT

Loved these books so far and looking forward to this one!

Disharmony by Leah Giarratano

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:50:35 PDT

Title: DisharmonyAuthor: Leah GiarratanoGenre: Young Adult/Urban FantasyPublisher: Penguin AustraliaPublication Date: 23 May 2012ISBN: 9780143565680Stand alone or series: The Telling #1Pages: 360 pagesBook Received from: Penguin Australia (Publisher)First Lines: I've been awake here since lights out, wondering how to lay all this out for you. Synopsis: A psychopath... an empath... a

An Author Blitz: Stephanie Beck and Annie Nicholas

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:04 PDT

Prizes are: 1 winner will win one copy of an ebook from Annie's Back list and one winner will win Stephanie's Unraveling Midnight. All you have to do is leave a comment on the blog post.Visit the 5 other blogs also doing Blitz's Day for more opportunities to win.Jagged Edge ReviewsJess Resides HereBook & Movie DimensionSpellbound by BooksA Daydreamer's Thoughts Sigma The Vanguards: Book 5

Waiting on Wednesday (104)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:04 PDT

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! Book 3 Reached by Ally Condie will be out in November of this year. I love the cover and can't wait to see where this story goes. SynopsisCassia faces the ultimate choices in the long-anticipated conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Matched

In My Mailbox (111)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:51:27 PDT

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review:N/A Bought: Revived by Cat Patrick. What did you get in your mailbox??

Winter's Light by M.J. Hearle

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:04:25 PDT

Title: Winter's Light Author: M.J. HearleGenre: Young Adult / Urban FantasyPublisher: Pan MacmillanPublication Date: 1 May 2012ISBN: 9781742611037Stand alone or series: Winter Saga #2Pages: 448Book Received from: Pan Macmillan (Publisher)First Lines: Lamara trailed closely behind the farseer, her gaze focused on the burning torch in his hand. Possible spoilers if you haven't read the

Black Dawn by Rachel Caine Book Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:11:11 PDT

I absolutely love this series and can't wait to read this book!!

Waiting on Wednesday (103)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:00:02 PDT

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 can't wait for Prodigy by Marie Lu, the second book in the Legend series/trilogy. This will be out early January 2013. Such a long wait! Synopsis Military-trained whiz kid June and Robin Hood-esque Day met in the first book, and now are off from

Revived by Cat Patrick Book Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:34:48 PDT

I just received this book in the mail today and wanted to share the book trailer with you all. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

IN My Mailbox (110)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:00:01 PDT

In My Mailbox is a weekly post created by The Story Siren. For Review: Whisper by Alyson Noel (book 4) Disharmony by Leah Giarratano (book 1) Thank you to both Pan Macmillan and Penguin Australia for sending these to me. I can't wait to read these! Closed Hearts by Susan Kaye Quinn (Book 2) Bought: N/A What did you get in your IMM?

Disharmony by Leah Giarratano Book Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:22:29 PDT

I can't wait to get started reading this one. It sounds really cool!

Sneak Peek : Excerpt Four of Teri Terry's Slated

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:04:58 PDT

Thanks to the awesome Laure from Hatchette Children's Books, here is the last excerpt of Slated by Teri Terry. I hope you all have enjoyed the excerpts and want to get the book I've read it and loved it! *-*-*-*-*-* ‘Can I see?’ Amy asks. She cranes her head forward, but I angle the sketch away. ‘Not yet. Hold still, or I won’t be able to finish it.’ ‘Bossy thing.’ ‘It won’t be long now,’ I

Waiting on Wednesday (102)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:05:03 PDT

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 came across this the other day and just love the cover. Crewel by Gennifer Albin will be released 16th October 2012 and I can't wait. Synopsis Incapable. Awkward. Artless. That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old

Night Beach by Kirsty Eagar

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:48:17 PDT

Title: Night BeachAuthor: Kirsty EagarGenre: Young Adult/Urban FantasyPublisher: Penguin AustraliaPublication Date: 30th April 2012ISBN: 9780143206552Stand alone or series: Stand AlonePages: 324 pagesBook Received from: Penguin AustraliaFirst Lines: I run up the dunes with the wind howling at my back, my ears burning from its bite. Synopsis: Imagine there is someone you like so much

Cover Reveal: Closed Hearts by Susan K Quinn

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:00:01 PDT

Cover Reveal for Closed Hearts Coming May 23rd...Closed Hearts (Book Two of the Mindjack Trilogy)When you control minds, only your heart can be used against you. Eight months ago, Kira Moore revealed to the mindreading world that mindjackers like herself were hidden in their midst. Now she wonders if telling the truth was the right choice after all. As wild rumors spread, a powerful anti-jacker

Winter's Light by M.J. Hearle Teaser Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:00:03 PDT

Check this out!

Spellbound Noticeboard (28)

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:55:07 PDT

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

Sneak Peek : Excerpt Three of Teri Terry's Slated

noreply@blogger.com (Spellboundbybooks Melissa) — Thu, 03 May 2012 03:04:31 PDT

Thanks to the awesome Laure from Hatchette Children's Books, here is the 3rd excerpt of Slated by Teri Terry. The last excerpt will be posted on the 3rd May so stay tuned! *-*-*-*-*-* I drift through trees, spin and sprawl down on grass and daisies on the ground, alone. I stare at clouds drifting across the sky, making half known shapes and faces. Names slip away if I grasp at them, so I let