Stacking the Shelves - 9.20.14

Stacking the Shelves
hosted by Tynga's Reviews (details)
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

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Bought:

Frozen
by Meljean Brook
-paranormal, romance
Amazon | Goodreads

Dead Over Heels
by Alison Kemper
-zombies, YA
Amazon | Goodreads
FREE kindle version:

The Curious Case Of The Clockwork Menace
(London Steampunk) novella
by Bec McMaster
-romance, steampunk
thanks for the heads up: Sophia Rose of Delighted Reader
(see her review here)
Amazon | Goodreads

Raker
by Christopher A. Gray
-sci-fi, robots
thanks for the heads up: Laura of fuonlyknew
Amazon | Goodreads
For Review:

Destined for Doon
by Carey Corp
-fantasy, YA
courtesy of BookSparks Fall Reading Challenge 2014
Thanks Janay!
Amazon | Goodreads
Library:

Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life:
Because You Can't Go Naked
by George Brescia
-fashion, how-to
Amazon | Goodreads
Open the door to harmonious, powerful, and positive dressing with a guide that’s like The Secret—for your wardrobe. In this groundbreaking how-to book, style expert George Brescia shows you how to transform yourself from the inside out.

More than a style guide, this revolutionary book by a seasoned stylist teaches a method of conscious dressing that begins with a powerful internal change. Instead of just grabbing for whatever’s on hand, you’ll learn to set your goals for the day, determining how you want to be perceived, and then dress in a way that helps manifest those intentions. Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life reveals the true power your clothing has to affect your life, showing how this second skin impacts your job prospects, your romantic life, your income, and even your deepest sense of self. Translating his styling methods into a philosophy anyone can apply on her own, Brescia also delivers tips and tricks of the trade to help convert even the most hapless dresser into a happy and educated shopper. Because the goal is to have you not only looking great, but feeling more confident, too. From major closet overhauls to a whole new philosophy on color, this is a comprehensive manual for anyone who’s ever looked at her closet in despair.

Accessible, direct, honest, and thought-provoking, Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life takes an eye-opening look at the intersection between our clothing and our emotions, hopes, and dreams, showing us how improving our external appearance can have life-changing effects on how we’re perceived by others—and more importantly, on how we perceive ourselves.

-----> wanting to add more style and fashion to my life

Dreaming about getting soon:

The Jewel
by Amy Ewing
-dystopia, romance
Amazon | Goodreads
The Selection meets The Handmaid's Tale in this darkly riveting debut filled with twists and turns, where all that glitters may not be gold.

The Jewel means wealth, the Jewel means beauty—but for Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Born and raised in the Marsh, Violet finds herself living in the Jewel as a servant at the estate of the Duchess of the Lake. Addressed only by her number—#197—Violet is quickly thrown into the royal way of life. But behind its opulent and glittering facade, the Jewel hides its cruel and brutal truth, filled with violence, manipulation, and death.

Violet must accept the ugly realities of her life . . . all while trying to stay alive. But before she can accept her fate, Violet meets a handsome boy who is also under the Duchess's control, and a forbidden love erupts. But their illicit affair has consequences, which will cost them both more than they bargained for. And toeing the line between being calculating and rebellious, Violet must decide what, and who, she is willing to risk for her own freedom.

-----> can't resist the cover every time i see it

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* some of these may be offered as giveaways within the next two months

* comment and TELL me what you have acquired for your shelves recently

* per usual, check out the sidebar for my current giveaways offers

Winners - Iron Seas Challenge pt3

Happy November Release to...

Meljean Brook for her latest Iron Seas release of

HEART OF STEEL!

Named one of Publishers Weekly's "Best Books of 2010," The Iron Duke introduced the gritty, alluring adventure of the Iron Seas. Now, Meljean Brook returns to the world where nanotech fuses with Victorian sensibilities -- and steam.

As the mercenary captain of the Lady Corsair, Yasmeen has learned to keep her heart as cold as steel, her only loyalty bound to her ship and her crew. So when a man who once tried to seize her airship returns from the dead, Yasmeen will be damned if she gives him another opportunity to take control.

Treasure-hunter Archimedes Fox isn't interested in the Lady Corsair -- he wants her coldhearted captain and the valuable da Vinci sketch she stole from him. To reclaim it, Archimedes is determined to seduce the stubborn woman who once tossed him to a ravenous pack of zombies, but she's no easy conquest.

When da Vinci's sketch attracts a dangerous amount of attention, Yasmeen and Archimedes journey to Horde-occupied Morocco -- and straight into their enemy's hands. But as they fight to save themselves and a city on the brink of rebellion, the greatest peril Yasmeen faces is from the man who seeks to melt her icy heart...

And, congratulations to:

Celia of Adventures of Cecelia Bedelia

Above is the winner of the third part of my serial series Iron Seas Challenge.

What is a serial series challenge?

A fun way to read a book series.

It is a challenge whereby reading and reviewing a book makes you eligible to win the next book in its series. more details and schedule are here

part 4 challenge links post will go up Friday

-+0+o+ Blogosphere Book Giveaway +o+0+-
For those who need to catch up...

Win a copy of Iron Duke
at The Book Pushers
offer ends: Nov 9, 2011

In My Mailbox -10.9.11

Bought:

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
(The Inheritance Trilogy)
by N.K. Jemisin
-fantasy
got the kindle for $2.99

Free from Kindle: beware some free offers are limited

Skulduggery Pleasant:
Scepter of the Ancients
by Derek Landy
-adventure, fantasy, YA

Free from Smashwords: beware some free offers are limited

The Halloween Collection
Ebook By Indie Eclective
Thanks to Krysykat for the heads up!

Wild & Steamy
stories by:
Meljean Brook
Jill Myles
Carolyn Crane
-paranormal romance, steampunk

For Review:

Dreamland
by Alyson Noël
-fantasy, YA
courtesy of publisher
Thanks Tara!

For Review and giveaway:

Zombie-Killer Bill
by E.M. MacCallum
-zombies
courtesy of author
Thanks EM!
signup for giveaway here

The Dishonored Dead:
A Zombie Novel
by Robert Swartwood
-zombies
courtesy of author
Thanks Robert!
signup for giveaway

Happy Birthday to Me Again
by Brian Rowe
-paranormal, YA
courtesy of author
Thanks Brian!
stay tuned: giveaway in later this month

Won from contest:

Twelfth Enchantment
by David Liss
-fantasy, historical, ARC
Thanks to A Buckeye Girl Reads!

The Lantern
by Deborah Lawrenson
-mystery, France
Thanks to Unabridged Chick!

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Bookie Brunch schedule
Now follow me to the Bookie Brunch meeting for a bit of chit chat at StoryWings

Bookie Brunch Question of the day: Are you a book buyer or a book borrower? Why?

Answer this question at the host site and be eligible to win a Bookie Brunch giveaway prize!

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* get a heads up on free or discounted ebooks from Books on the Knob

* per usual, check out the sidebar for my current giveaways to you

* image from Leafcutter Designs - world's smallest postal service and you can get a letter kit at Chronicle Books

* In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Pop Culture Junkie. A post where we share books acquired via mailbox, library, store, etc.

Fair Winds! Iron Duke by Meljean Brook

And so the last guest post for Talk Like A Pirate Day finds us with the infamous pirate book reviewer, the PiRat!

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A review post excerpt...

The Iron Duke
by Meljean Brook

PiRat says: Oh, The Iron Duke. Where do I even begin? I guess first I should thank Velvet for being so amazeballs and sending this to me (thanks, V!). I overcame my loathing of "chestical" covers to read this due to its inclusion of steampunk zombies, and for all that it is flawed, I have to say I enjoyed (nearly) every minute of it.

Read the complete review here.

Review post created for Talk like a Pirate Day event by PiRat of Book Rat © 2011. All rights reserved.


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fyi: Meljean Brook, author of Iron Duke, is available on Goodreads for a chat Q&A ask anything event, Sep 19-21 here

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* Picnik was used for some graphics creations for this event.

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Seeking Narwal: Iron Seas

Seeking Narwal
a monthly saga
posted on the 7th of each month - until the narwal is found
details here
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The search continues for the narwal and stolen treasure...

On the night of the New Moon, the Lady Anne slipped through a portal in the Caspian Sea to enter the Iron Seas. Aboard this vessel was our infamous Narwal.

He now sits in a pub, the Compass Rose (noted in Here There Be Monsters by Meljean Brook), sipping a third mug of mead.

He waits with the gem.

He waits for nightfall.

He waits for the crowd to become boisterous.

He waits for the hooded one to emerge when least expected.

He is a patient one.

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Meanwhile, the Rusty Dagger docks in a nearby location.

She has sailed the seven seas in search of the Narwal to no avail.

BUT, today.

Our Capt Vix has finally arrived.

Due to the chill in the air, she dons her cloak. She pulls her hood over her face before heading to the nearest pub.

--~ eBook Giveaway ~--
Wild & Steamy
stories by:
Meljean Brook
Jill Myles
Carolyn Crane
Three all-new novellas of the supernatural and steampunk kind...

"THE BLUSHING BOUNDER" by Meljean Brook
A Tale of the Iron Seas - While the search for a killer puts Constable Newberry’s life in danger, he faces a danger of another kind: to his heart, by the woman forced to marry him. What will it take for this prudish bounder to convince his wife to stay? -read an excerpt

"VIXEN" by Jill Myles
Miko’s denied her were-fox nature for far too long and turned her back on her vixen heritage. But when she meets two very sexy cat-shifters, she has to decide if she truly wants to give up on her frisky side, or embrace it. Because the were-fox in her doesn’t want to choose between both men…it wants them both.

"KITTEN-TIGER & THE MONK" by Carolyn Crane
A Disillusionists Novella - Sophia Sidway, Midcity’s most dangerous memory revisionist, seeks out the mysterious Monk in the wasteland beneath the Tangle turnpike, hoping for redemption…but it turns out that the Monk is not all that pious, and the turnpike is no turnpike at all.

Win a copy of this ebook!

Open to all.

Offer ends: September 30, 2011

TO DO:
Comment below with a link to a picture of a jewel or gem that would be found in a pirate's treasure chest.

AND, leave your email (if I don't already have it)

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Contest has ended - winner is here

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C R E W:
AimeeKay of How can you help?
Audra of Unabridged Chick
Freda of Freda's Voice
Giada of Dr. Stravagante's Traveling Book Circus
Jo of Fluidity of Time
Kulsuma of sunshine and stardust
Sullivan McPig of Pearls Cast Before a McPig

Crew duties:
Report in for duty: comment below with a link to a picture of a jewel or gem that would be found in a pirate's treasure chest.

Join the crew and earn points towards the Seeking Narwal prize during the tour of the seven seas.

Sightings:

AimeeKay found...


Freda found...


Kara found...


Krysykat found...


Na found...


Sharon found...


Sullivan McPig found...


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* image sources for participant entries are in comments

* note to the crew: this is the last of the Seeking Narwal mini-challenge posts, you have until the end of the month to fulfill your duties for this round

* a mini-challenge for the Iron Seas Challenge

W A N T E D:

* if you've read Iron Duke by Meljean Brook post your link here to enter to win the next book in the series - Heart of Steel

~~~ seeking narwal schedule ~~~

SteamPink by Sea

A few boats are docked seaside as 11% came by boat.

Based on the manifest (steampink teaser), passengers include...

Celia
- visit her site today to read her corsets & clockwork review (part one)

Kiwi aka Pirate Kiwi (second place winner of rum + plunder gold coin hunt from May)

The Iron Thorn
by Caitlin Kittredge
win this at My Bookish Ways -ends July 5
or
win this at adventures of cecelia bedelia -ends June 4
Description from the amazon:
In the city of Lovecraft, the Proctors rule and a great Engine turns below the streets, grinding any resistance to their order to dust. The necrovirus is blamed for Lovecraft's epidemic of madness, for the strange and eldritch creatures that roam the streets after dark, and for everything that the city leaders deem Heretical—born of the belief in magic and witchcraft. And for Aoife Grayson, her time is growing shorter by the day.

Aoife Grayson's family is unique, in the worst way—every one of them, including her mother and her elder brother Conrad, has gone mad on their 16th birthday. And now, a ward of the state, and one of the only female students at the School of Engines, she is trying to pretend that her fate can be different.

Heart of Steel
A Novel of the Iron Seas
by Meljean Brook
Release date: November 2011
signup to win this book
Description from the amazon:
Growing up in the dangerous world of the Iron Seas, the mercenary captain of the airship Lady Corsair, Yasmeen, has learned to keep her heart hard as steel. Ruthless and cunning, her only loyalty is to her ship and her crew-until one man comes along and changes everything...

Treasure hunter Archimedes Fox isn't interested in the Lady Corsair-just the captain and the valuable da Vinci sketch she stole from him. When it attracts a dangerous amount of attention, Yasmeen and Archimedes journey to Horde-occupied Morocco- and straight into enemy hands.

Bluebeard's Machine
by Mari Fee
ebook
Description from the amazon:
Love, science, death. She is all three.

A Silk, Steel and Steam story.

Determined to discover what new experiment is stealing her husband’s attentions, Annette Parker ventures into forbidden territory—his study—only to discover a secret he would kill to keep. She is his fifth attempt to clone the original Annette and, according to his journal, he’s planning a sixth…after he dissects her dead body.

Unsure of who or what she is, she assumes a new identity and flees to the Orkney Islands and her last hope. The man she once rejected.

Isaac Ward’s first instinct is to get this mysterious “Miss Ada” out of his undersea laboratory—and out of his life—before he repeats the mistakes that drove him there in the first place. Her wild stories and stubborn insistence that they’re true wear his patience thin, but it doesn’t matter. She is as irresistible as the tide.

Then the truth appears right outside the portholes of his lab, stripping away her dubious disguise. Exposing a secret that could kill them both…unless Isaac abandons the science he knows for a second chance with the woman who broke his heart.

Warning: contains mad scientists, wanton murder, identity crises, and boiling hot underwater sex. Submersible instructions not included.

Let me know in comments which of these capture your interest.

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* Let me know in comments which of the books above captures your interest.

* image source steampunk boat by Doug

!^^ Steampink schedule ^^!

Seeking Narwal: Third Sea

Seeking Narwal
a monthly saga
posted on the 7th of each month - until the narwal is found
details here
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Captain Vix and crew sailed into the Aegean Sea and docked the Rusty Dagger at a coastal town of Kavala in Greece.

From their last adventure at the Adriatic Sea, Captain Vix obtained vital information from a tavern wench that the narwal was spotted at a town, Varna, on the coast of the Black Sea.

Captain Vix and her crew proceed by foot and by horse as the search continues for the narwal and stolen treasure...

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The Black Sea is an inland sea bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas and various straits.

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The Black Sea was a busy waterway on the crossroads of the ancient world: the Balkans to the West, the Eurasian steppes to the north, Caucasus and Central Asia to the East, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia to the south, and Greece to the south-west.

The oldest processed gold in the world, arguably left by Old Europeans, was found in Varna, and the Black Sea was supposedly sailed by the Argonauts. -per wikipedia

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The pirates reach Varna in a few days time without incident.

As Captain Vix meets with Donka, the local gypsy, the crew explores the city.

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arghhhhhhh!
shiver me...
and what am i to do with this lot? captain vix exclaims in frustration.

squaaaaaaaaaaaaawk goliath chimes in whilst fluttering his wings.

all i can says, is that you will know when you find the right one. donka replies sagely.

captain vix gathers up the maps and heads for the nearest tavern.

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aye, this calls for a bit 'o rum.

cawwwwwwwww goliath responds.

with bottle in one hand and bundle 'o maps in t'other, captain vix sets herself down at a table.

she looks through each map carefully...

The Captain's Map
by Bo Press

Phineas Fogg's Map
by Bo Press

The Ends of the Earth's Map
by Bo Press

there is a flurry at the tavern entrance.

captain vix looks up to see donka rush over to her.

i was just given this one to pass on to you. donka hands over an especially wrapped bundle.

Eirie Map
by Bo Press

Y O U can find out more about the world of Eirie here...

--~ Book Giveaway courtesy of author ~--

Eirie giveaway
The Stumpwork Robe
The Last Stitch (sequel)
by Prue Batten
Open to all.

Offer ends: May 1 --> extended to May 22, 2011

TO DO:
Visit Prue's site, leave her a comment and tell me where you did so.

AND, leave your email (if I don't already have it)

fyi: kindle version of Stumpwork Robe is currently available for 99 cents.


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Contest has ended - winner is here

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C R E W:
AimeeKay of How can you help?
Audra of Unabridged Chick
Freda of Freda's Voice
Giada of Dr. Stravagante's Traveling Book Circus
Jo of Fluidity of Time
Kulsuma of sunshine and stardust
Sullivan McPig of Pearls Cast Before a McPig

Crew duties:
Report in for duty: as Varna is known for its G O L D...
comment below with a link to a picture of something gold (that a pirate would fancy)

Join the crew and earn points towards the Seeking Narwal prize during the tour of the seven seas.

Crew's G O L D sightings...

AimeeKay


Audra



Freda


Giada


Krysykat



Kulsuma


Sullivan McPig



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* heads up: The Stumpwork Robe and The Last Stitch by Prue Batten will be featured in the upcoming Fairy Tales in Bruges (the sequel), April 16-18

* Seeking Narwal is a mini-challenge for the Iron Seas Challenge

W A N T E D:

* if you've read Iron Duke by Meljean Brook post your link here to enter to win the next book in the series - Heart of Steel

~~~ seeking narwal schedule ~~~