No-Go Blogher Hop

Not going to the 2010 Blogher Conference is naturally a bummer. BUT they ladies @ ToBeThode and MarfMom have put together a No-Go Blogher hop instead. This allows all of us to socialize and meet new people and blogs! What do I have to do, you ask? I just answer 5 simple questions and hop around to different blogs! That's all! Simple and fun! So, below are my answers! Leave a comment if you stop by so I know you came and I can visit your blog!

When did you start blogging?

I began blogging a couple months ago in May. I'm loving every minute of it!

Why did you start blogging?

I read ALL the time. It's a rare occasion if I don't have a book to read. When I finish reading a book, I always write a review, typically on Amazon or B&N because I base a lot of my book choices off the reviews of others. I cam across a book blog back in April and really liked it! Not only did the blog post reviews, but people actually conversed about the book. Instead of a stagnant book review, people could chat about different aspects of the book, likes and dislikes, etc. After scoping out more book blogs, I realized that I could follow blogs that reviewed books in the genres I loved reading! After following several blogs for several weeks, I decided to start my own book reviewing blog in May.

What is one thing you are going to do this week that is WAY cooler than going to BlogHer?

Way cooler? Hmmm...well I'm definitely going to lay by the pool and read a little. School starts in two weeks, but teachers and staff have to report next week so this is my last week to fully enjoy summer!

Share a post that you think says a lot about you or is your favorite. (share the link in YOUR post so we all can see)

I'm not sure that I have a favorite post. This POST is a summary about myself but this POST is about my love affair with coffee. Then there are several posts about the books I've read!

BIG NEWS!

NEWS FLASH!

The BIG announcement has been made! We already know that Breaking Dawn part one will be released November 18, 2011 (Yes, that is more than a year away *sigh*). But recently Summit Entertainment announced that Breaking Dawn part two will be released to theaters on November 16, 2012. YEP! It's true, the final movie in the saga will not be out for over two years! The wait is on, I suppose. What are your feelings about this? Happy? Bummed? Leave a comment and share!

Firelight Trailer

One book I'm anxiously awaiting is Firelight by Sophie Jordan. It's something completely different than what I'm used to reading the early reviews (to be released Sept. 7, 2010) and book summary sound too good to pass up! Below is a little about the book followed by a trailer for the book.



From Amazon:

Descended from dragons, the draki's ability to appear human protects them from hunters. Jacinda lives with her pride in the Cascades, but she chafes under her special status as the only fire-breather in hundreds of years. Recklessly breaking the “no-fly” rule, she attracts hunters; mercifully, one hunter, a beautiful boy who looks upon her with wonder, lets her escape. After this, the pride intends to hobble her rebelliousness, and Jacinda is forced to flee. But while twin sister Tamra, who never manifested and was shunned, is happy with the move, Jacinda feels only anguish within Nevada's desert climate. Then she meets Will and, despite recognizing him as the same draki hunter, feels herself come alive. Jordan's compelling addition to the supernatural star-crossed lovers theme is equal parts taut suspense and sensuous romance, with visceral writing and believable relationships among characters, particularly among Jacinda's family. A foreshadowed twist and a thrilling confrontation in the end pages leave Jacinda heartbroken and in trouble, and readers will howl for more.

In My Mailbox (5)

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren and I've decided to take part! This will include books I've bought/won over the past week or so. What did you get this week-anything you're dying to delve into?



Espresso Shot by Cleo Coyle~courtesy of Cleo Coyle
The Host by Stephenie Meyer~received as a gift
Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay~received as a gift

I'm very excited about all three! Can't wait to read them! Reviews to come shortly! What did you get this week-anything you're dying to delve into?

GIVEAWAY @ Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told is one of the many fabulous blogs I follow. The book reviews are amazing! If you head over there now you can enter to win Metric's new CD Fantasies. Metric is a Canadian rock band, most recently recognized for their song All Yours on the Eclipse soundtrack. Their music is amazing! Go check out their website here to listen to their music.

Book Blogger Hop

It's Friday!! This means Blog Hopping! Woohoo! The Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Jennifer at Crazy-for-Books. Every week she creates a question for all of us to answer and chat about! This week's question is:

Who is your favorite new-to-you author so far this year?

My choice author isn't exactly new to me. I was introduced to Erin Healy through her co-authored books with Ted Dekker (Burn and Kiss). Two months ago Healy released her first solo novel, Never Let You Go. Her debut novel was fabulous! Her writing style transports the reader into the novel to feel the chill of the wind, the prickle of fear on the spine, and the emotions of the characters. I'm excited to experience more excellent novel form Healy. Her next novel, The Promises She Keeps, will be released in February.


If you're doing the hop, leave a comment so I know which blog you're from so that I can visit you back. :) Happy hopping!