Mid-Week Line Up

Mid-Week Updates – December 19, 2018 

Whew, where has the month gone? With the holidays keeping everyone on their tippy toes we have had quite the interesting run this month!! Honestly it has been a great year all around and as the year continues I am wrapping things up to start anew. The Blog however has ended its first year of run!! How exciting to know I have been here for a year now… And it always excites me to see new followers and interact with people near and/or far!! Now enough with all of that…here is whats happening.

Updates have been posted throughout the week including todays Shout Outs’ s well as QOTD!! We have had some amazing new feeds to watch and the pics are amazing!! We have also had some great reads!! It was an amazing year in books which made finishing the reading challenge that much easier!! I cant wait to begin 2019 Reading Challenge!! Not too mention our Netgalley reads for this year and next!! On that note I received a new Netgalley for 2019… The Princess and The Fangirl!! I have heard alot about it so I cant wait to start!! I am still knee deep in the Shadowhunters universe…and cant wait to continue them; as well as the TOG series!! For now however happy reading!! Happy holidays!! 

Sundays Special Today!!

Coming Soon – New Release Title 

King Of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

Release Date: January 29, 2019

Face your demons . . . or feed them.

Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war – and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.

Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha Squaller, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren’t meant to stay buried–and some wounds aren’t meant to heal.

A new chapter will open in an old familiar setting… Experience the newest novel of the Grisha Universe. 

NetGalley Checklist – Dec. 2018

NetGalley Checklist – December 2018

 

Ok guys so I quickly want to review what is left on my NetGalley list for the year. Actually they are both for next year… However, this list may change as move into 2019!! For the galleys I got the chance to review so far this year, a huge thank you to not only NetGalley or the even the Publishers…most of all thank you to the Authors!! Sharing your work early and entrusting someone to be honest about it is hard and scary. So cudos!!! 

1. First up, Cogheart by Peter Bunzl     Release Date: February 12, 2019 ;  Published by: North Star Editions
2. Romanov by Nadine Brandes            Release Date: May 7, 2019 ;            Published by: Thomas Nelson – Fiction

I thoroughly enjoyed each and every read this year, but I giess if I had too pick one I’m most excited for it would have to be… White Stag! It releases Jan. 2019 so be sure to add it to your goodreads as well as your TBR for Jan.!! Happy reading book Dragons 🐲!! 

Father Christmas…🎅

The Story of Saint Nicholas 

We him by many names… Santa Claus, Father Christmas and many others. However, where and when did this tale start? Our story today tells of Saint Nicholas, where the story of christmas starts. Nicholas was born during the third century A.D. in the village of Patara- which is now known as Demre, Turkey. At the time it was a Greek area… His parents, whom were wealthy, had raised him as a devout Christian but would later die in an epidemic. Still very young at the time of their death, Nicholas – beying the word of Jesus Christ “Sell what you own and give the money to the poor.”, used his entire inheritance to help the needy, the sick and the all those around him suffering. He had dedicated his life to this, and serving God, he was eventually named Bishop of Myra, while still just a young man. He had became known across the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for the sailors and their ships. However, our tale of Saint Nicholas does not end here. 

Under Roman Emperor Diocletian, whom had killed Christians ruthlessly, punished Bishop Nicholas, making him suffer for his faith, and eas exiled and imprisoned. Prisons were full of bishops, priests, and deacons – leaving no room for the actual criminals, murderers, thieves, etc. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in A.D. 325; he died December 6, A.D. 343. To celebrate the anniversary of Saint Nicholas’ death, and his extraordinary deeds there are feasts held on this day still now. He had in Myra and was buried there in his cathedral church, which is said to hold a relic, called the Manna. It is said to have formed in his grave, and many believe it has healing properties. This liquid substance has fostered a growth of devotion to Nicholas. 

Though throughout centuries, many of stories have been told of Saint Nicholas, each varies in their tellers beliefs etc. Saint Nicholas was a life to celebrate. From his extraordinary deeds to his care of all peoples… He will remain in our hearts and souls forever! Happy Holidays to all!! 

Party!! 🎊🎉

Party!! YA Book Birthday(s) December 2018

It is another month of amazing new release titles in the YA world!! Today I’m talking about some of the titles that were released yesterday!! Happy release day authors!! Here we go…December 4, 2018 new release titles: 

• Queen of Air And Darkness by Cassandra Claire
• Fire and Heist by Sarah Beth Durst
• All The Wandering Light by Heather Fawcett
• Once A King by Erin Summerill
• Strange Days by Constantine J. Singer
• Apt. Pupil by Stephen King

That is it for now, but there are lots more to come so keep your eyes posted!! 

First Updates

Updates – December 3, 2018

Well guys we are back with new pages and lots of updates for today! First of all the Sunday feature, Coming Soon – New YA Release!! There is a fresh new title, set to release in December. Not to mention our most recent title releases tomorrow 12/04/2018!!! So check it out now. There are also new feeds for the liking, on the new December Shout Out page. Same goes for the Book Chat page, there is already a QOTD for todays fun!! Enjoy bookworms, but come back back each Mon., Wed., and Fri. For new shout outs and questions and more!! Every Sunday we will feature a top New YA Release hitting shelfs soon! So dont miss a beat, and be here to join the fun and conversation. Coming Soon review for Throne of Glass and Hush, Hush!! Also if you missed it the Bookish Boss Book Club read for December has been chosen, Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire!! 

Sunday Feature – Coming Soon!! New YA release

Coming Soon: Dec. 02, 2018

Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful by Arwen Elys Dayton 

For fans of shows like Black Mirror, comes a mind-bending novel. A twisted look into the future, and how far we would go to remake ourselves, to be the perfect human specimen and explore what it means to be human at all. Set in Our world, but spanning near to distant futures, Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful…is one tale, made up of six interconnecting stories. All asking the same thing… How far are you willing to go to be the perfect human and just how hard the definition of “human”  can be pushed. This is one extraordinary novel, exploring the possibilities of gene manipulation and life extension, as well as the ethical quandaries that will arise with these advances. Within the results –  range from the heavenly to the monstrous. Deeply thoughtful, poignant, horrifying, and action packed… Making this novel truly groundbreaking in both form and substance!!

Set to release Tuesday, December 4th, 2018. Catch us every Sunday this month for a new title and synopsis for a new ya release title!!

December 2018 – Most Anticipated Releases

December 2018 – Most Anticipated New Releases 

These are in no order simply new releases for December I hope to get my hands on!! Tell me if any of these are on your list as well, and also let me know if there is a title you recommend that is NOT on this list!! Here we go..

• Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Claire Release Date: Dec. 4, 2018
• Evermore (Everless #2) by Sara Holland Release Date: Dec. 31, 2018
• The Disasters By M.K. England        Release Date: Dec. 18, 2018
• The Cursed Sea (Glass Spare #2) by Lauren DeStefano                               Release Date: Dec. 18, 2018
• Fire and Heist by Sarah Beth Durst             Release Date: Dec. 4, 2018
• All The Wandering Light (All The Darkest Stars #2) by Heather Fawcett                        Release Date: Dec. 4, 2018
• Once A King (Clash of Kingdoms #3) by Erin Summerill                                    Release Date: Dec. 4, 2018
• Stronger, Faster and More Beautiful by Arwin Elys Dayton                              Release Date: Dec. 4, 2018
• The Confectioners Truth (The Confectioners Chronicles #3) by Claire Luana                                                       Release Date: Dec. 10, 2018
• My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life.  by Rachel Cohn                                          Release Date: Dec. 18, 2018
• Strange Days by Constantine J. Singer        Release Date: Dec. 4, 2018
• Apt Pupil by Stephen King                Release Date: Dec. 4, 2018

Well that’s it for December 2018 releases. Not quite as large as the past few months but – not to jump the gun – January is looking Promising already!! Not to mention they are some awesome reads Coming Soon!! 

Coming Soon: Nov.-Dec. 2018

Coming Soon: Nov. – Dec. 2018

The Disasters By M.K. England

The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England.

Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it’s not exactly a surprise when he’s kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours. But Nax’s one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy.

Nax and three other washouts escape—barely—but they’re also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats.

On the run, Nax and his fellow failures plan to pull off a dangerous heist to spread the truth. Because they may not be “Academy material,” and they may not even get along, but they’re the only ones left to step up and fight.

Full of high-stakes action, subversive humor, and underdogs becoming heroes, this YA sci-fi adventure is perfect for fans of Illuminae, Heart of Iron, or the cult classic TV show Firefly and is also a page-turning thrill ride that anyone—not just space nerds—can enjoy.

Releasing – December 18th, 2018!! Add it to your wish list today!! A perfect gift for any book nerd!!