Friday’s First Listen -Scarlet

February 23, 2013 by unwasted words

BY Marissa Meyer NARRATOR Rebecca Soler LENGTH 11 hours 19 mins PUBLISHER Macmillan Audio RELEASE 02/05/13 Thank you Macmillan Audio for providing this week’s clip! As promised here’s a taste of Marissa Meyer’s Sci-Fi fairy tale series. Scarlet is the second installment of The Lunar Chronicles. Normally I don’t like overly drawn out series, normally I would think a book that’s part Star Wars part Grimm Fairy Tales with a few dystopian elements and a little high fantasy political drama would be way too many ideas. But this […]

Categories: Blog, Friday's First Listen • Tags: audiobook, cinder, Fairy Tales, Friday's First Listen, Macmillan Audio, marissa meyer, Paranormal Romance, Scarlet, Sci-Fi, The Lunar Chronicles, YA

Book of the Week!!! 02/19-02/27

February 19, 2013 by unwasted words

I will make this short and sweet since there’s really only one way to describe this book and series: Genius.  Get a copy of Scarlet on Amazon here.  

Categories: Book of the Week, Features, NEW • Tags: Amazon, audible, audiobook, Book of the Week, cinder, Macmillan Audio, marissa meyer, Rebecca Soler, Scarlet

Wednesday’s Watch -The Fiery Heart

February 16, 2013 by unwasted words

On November 12, 2012 Richelle Mead announced that it was her birthday and gave us a present when she posted this: Bloodlines #4 is called The Fiery Heart. This’ll make a lot more sense when you read Indigo, which I’m starting to get super impatient for. Come on, February! Lots of big things happen in Indigo, and you romance fans are going to pass out. You know what also might make you pass out? This: The Fiery Heart is going to be […]

Categories: Blog, Features, Wednesday's Watch • Tags: Amazon, audible, audiobook, Bloodlines, Paranormal Romance, RIchelle Mead, The Fiery Heart, The Golden Lily, The Indigo Spell, Urban Fantasy, VA, YA

Friday’s First Listen -The Indigo Spell

February 15, 2013 by unwasted words

BY Richelle Mead NARRATOR Emily Shaffer LENGTH 11 hours 53 mins PUBLISHER Penguin Audio RELEASE 02/12/13 Following this week’s theme we have a clip from The Indigo Spell. Richelle Mead has written another number one in my opinion. I love the building romance, conflict and magical abilities. Sidney’s character is growing and filling in amazingly. Adrian is practically perfect, aside from the smoking, drinking, and potential insanity. Of course Mead ends things as she always does, leaving us wanting more. I hope you enjoy this week’s clip. This is […]

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Friday’s First Listen -Etiquette & Espionage

February 8, 2013 by unwasted words

BY Gail Carriger NARRATOR Moira Quirk LENGTH 08 hours 55 mins PUBLISHER Hachette Audio RELEASE 02/05/13 I just finished listening to Etiquette & Espionage and loved it! Carriger mixes some of my favorite elements together, the whole historical/period/steampunk aspect, boarding school setting, supernaturals, and espionage with a unique twist. Moira Quirk voiced a splendid narration. I especially liked her performance of Bunson’s alarm. The lovely folks at Hachette Audio provided a nice clip for us, and I also included the book trailer below the summary section. Enjoy! Summary It’s one […]

Categories: Friday's First Listen • Tags: audible, audiobook, Etiquette & Espionage, Gail Carriger, HachetteAudio, Moira Quirk, steampunk, YA

Friday’s First Listen -Prodigy

January 25, 2013 by unwasted words

BY Marie Lu NARRATOR Steven Kaplan & Mariel Stern LENGTH 10 hours 10 mins PUBLISHER Penguin Audio RELEASE 01/29/13 Marie Lu’s debut Legend had it all, action, romance, emotional depth, interesting characters, a riveting world and it’s sequel lives up to expectations. Here’s a little audio excerpt from Prodigy above and the book trailer below! Summary June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group […]

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Book of the Week!!! 11/27-12/03

November 27, 2012 by unwasted words

I really can’t get enough of this series. But I pretty much love most anything Richelle Mead puts out. I know a lot of people don’t really like Sage but I think Sid is a refreshing voice in YA and a total departure from Mead’s other heroines. I definitely recommend the audiobook for anyone struggling to find a reason to like Sidney. Emily Shaffer has a knack for bringing all the quirks and endearing qualities of Sidney through her performance. […]

Categories: Book of the Week, Features, NEW • Tags: Amazon, audible, audiobook, Bloodlines, Book of the Week, Emily Shaffer, RIchelle Mead, The Golden Lily, Vampire Academy

Biting Breakthrough

August 22, 2012 by unwasted words

Biting Cold by Chloe Neill read by Sophie Eastlake Neill’s latest installment of her Chicagoland Vampires series wastes no time picking up where Drink Deep left off. Fans of Merit and her supporting sups will have a little vindication for sticking through the series regardless of it’s ups and downs. I wouldn’t say Biting Cold has that instant gratification factor. Readers looking for an early romantic reunion will be left wanting. Ethan and Merit seem right back to square one. […]

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Satisfying Ending

August 13, 2012 by unwasted words

Endlessly by Kiersten White read by Emily Eiden Kate Winters is back from her summer break and finding out that being a goddess isn’t what she thought it would be. With her marriage on the rocks, Cronus close to breaking out, and her rival suddenly back in the picture, things are definitely not turning into the greek fairytale Kate envisioned. Aimee Carter delivers another solid book with Goddess Interrupted. While I found the book to be better than the first, […]

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