Monthly Archives: August 2007

REVIEW:Good As Lily (Minx) by Derek Kirk Kim and Jesse Hamm

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Keishon

Good as Lily (Minx) by Derek Kirk Kim and Jesse Hamm, August 2007 release, offers up an insightful story about a young girl making the right choices that will have a positive impact on her future. Here is the back blurb: What if your … Continue reading →

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Watch then Read

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Keishon

So, have you watched any good books lately? Authors are starting to use book videos to entice potential readers. Just recently, Sandra Brown did a book trailer for her newest release Play Dirty. She also gives readers a behind the scenes look at her writing process, too. This concept … Continue reading →

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At the Movies: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Posted on August 23, 2007 by Keishon

I finally saw the 5th Harry Potter movie. I waited longer to see it this time because I despise crowds at the theatre. The late comers who-step-on-your- feet-and-kick-your-chair and- chatter-in-your-ear kind of crowd. I settled in to watch and no I … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Clubbing (Minx) by Andi Watson and Josh Howard

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Keishon

Clubbing by Andi Watson and Josh Howard is the third release from the Minx Imprint that features scantily clad “goth” girl Charlotte  “Lottie” Brook. The story is narrated by Lottie and here is the back blurb: A spoiled, rebellious London girl … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Re-Gifters by Mike Carey, Sonny Liew and Marc Hempel

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Keishon

Re-Gifters by Mike Carey, Sonny Liew and Marc Hempel is set in LA’s Koreatown and features Jen Dik Seong aka “Dixie”. Here is the plot description below: Meet Jen Dik Seong — or “Dixie” as she’s known to her friends. Korean … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Flirting in Cars by Alisa Kwitney

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Keishon

Flirting in Cars by Alisa Kwitney is a smartly written contemporary romance novel. Read excerpt here. Here is the plot description: An accomplished journalist, Zoë Goren can’t drive and she doesn’t cook. But that’s never been a problem in Manhattan, … Continue reading →

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Minx Imprint Offers Up Graphic Novels For Young Girls

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Keishon

MINX is the fairly new imprint from DC Comics whose graphic novels target audience is young, teenage girls.  After reading two of them, it’s safe to say that it will appeal to anyone who wants to read about young, strong, female protagonists who … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Letting Go by Sarah McCarty

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Keishon

After reading Sarah McCarty’s Letting Go, I have new found interest in this Spice Brief line. It’s a new line of erotica exclusive only at eharlequin.com. It’s a really good short story and here’s the brief plot description: Marc and Becky … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Dangerous Lover by Lisa Marie Rice

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Keishon

Dangerous Lover by Lisa Marie Rice is a romantic suspense novel, copyright 2007 and published by Avon Red. It’s a trade paperback novel with 352 pages. Lisa Marie Rice is a popular author at Ellora’s Cave. However, I’ve never read … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Keishon

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer is available in hardcover and categorized as YA  and continues the much anticipated saga of Bella Swan and her vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen.  Also there is the rest of the Cullen family: Dr. Carlisle and his wife, Esme, Alice … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Play Dirty by Sandra Brown

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Keishon

Play Dirty by Sandra Brown is available in hardcover, large print hardcover, audio CD, tape, eAudio and ebook from Simon and Schuster. There’s a trailer for the book here and an excerpt here for you to read and enjoy if … Continue reading →

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