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EAGLE SONG by Joseph Bruchac – REVIEW
Danny Bigtree and his family were forced to move away from their Mohawk reservation in order to find work. Starting at a new school would be hard for anyone, but Danny is also the only Indian at his...
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INFINITY by Sherrilyn Kenyon – GIVEAWAY
In honor of the newest Chronicle’s of Nick release, INFAMOUS, I have been authorized to giveaway a copy of the book that started it all. If you would like to win a copy of INFINITY, please fill out...
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BUG OFF! CREEPY, CRAWLY POEMS by Jane Yolen – REVIEW
In honor of World Poetry Day (Today, March 21st) I am featuring BUG OFF! CREEPY, CRAWLY POEMS by Jane Yolen. I’m not a fan of insects and frequently curse their existence when I spend any time...
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HOLD ME CLOSER, NECROMANCER by Lish McBride – BOOK TRAILER
I didn’t create this book trailer. It is the Official Trailer from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group. I read this book last year and have never gotten around to writing a review. So, to get my...
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Karin’s Book Nook – 5th Anniversary
Today is Karin’s Book Nook’s 5th Anniversary. I can’t believe I’ve been blogging this long. It is kind of ironic that this anniversary falls during my first failure of the year to post. My goal this...
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WHY WE BROKE UP by Daniel Handler – REVIEW
Min Green is devastated. She and her boyfriend, Ed Slaterton, broke up. For two months, Min and Ed were practically inseparable. She introduced him to classic movies and he introduced her to...
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UNWHOLLY by Neal Shusterman – REVIEW
UNWHOLLY is a book I’ve been waiting for since 2008 when I finished UNWIND. Neal Shusterman really set the bar high with UNWIND and I was hoping he could keep up the momentum with the next book in the...
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Armchair BEA – Interview Post
Today is the first day of Armchair BEA. I don’t know about you, but I’m really sad that I can’t be at BEA this year. Maybe next year though. In order to sooth myself, I’m participating with others not...
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Armchair BEA GIVEAWAY
In honor of Armchair BEA I am giving away an ARC of THE DIVINERS by Libba Bray. Be sure to get your entry in by Monday, June 11th. a Rafflecopter giveaway
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MY FRIEND DAHMER by Derf Backderf – REVIEW
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the name Jeffrey Dahmer? That’s right, GRAPHIC NOVEL. Derf Backderf, the author of MY FRIEND DAHMER, actually went to school with the notorious...
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SON by Lois Lowry – REVIEW
Almost 20 years after publishing THE GIVER, Lois Lowry has finally written the ending to Jonas’ story. SON is told in three parts, Before, Between, and Beyond, with a new main character. Claire, a...
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SHADOW AND BONE by Leigh Bardugo – GUEST POST & GIVEAWAY
Welcome to Karin’s Book Nook. Today it is my pleasure to host the Blog Tour for SHADOW AND BONE. Back in March I posted my review and as you can see, I enjoyed it immensely. I am so excited to have...
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Anna Carey’s Favorite Things – GIVEAWAY
In honor of the early July release of ONCE by Anna Carey, I am able to offer you a wonderful opportunity. How would you like to win a copy of EVE, ONCE, and a $10 iTunes Giftcard? Anna...
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52 Days of 52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody and Her Books and GIVEAWAY
1 of the 52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody and Her Books….for 51 other reasons, visit YA Librarian Tales (August 4th), Call Me Crazy (August 6th, and I Just Want to Sit Here and Read (August 7th) and...
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CHASERS (Alone #1) by James Phelan – REVIEW
Book Description from Goodreads: When Jesse crawls out of the wreckage of a subway car and emerges into daylight, he’s greeted by a living nightmare. An unexplained force has destroyed New York City,...
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NERVE by Jeanne Ryan – REVIEW
BOOK DESCRIPTION FROM GOODREADS: A high-stakes online game of dares turns deadly When Vee is picked to be a player in NERVE, an anonymous game of dares broadcast live online, she discovers that the...
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Ellis Weiner, Author of THE TEMPLETON TWINS HAVE AN IDEA – GUEST POST and...
O Rly? How “realistic” does a kid’s novel—or any novel—have to be? Or, rather, how un-realistic can it get away with being before the reader rebels, and thinks, “No”? The answer probably...
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How Fast Do You Read?
Want to find out how fast you read? Just click Start Reading below and start your own test. Read a few paragraphs and answer 3 comprehension questions to get your results. Find out how long it would...
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Ilsa Bick – Author of ASHES and SHADOWS – GUEST POST
Dear Readers, Today you are in for a treat. In honor of the recent release of SHADOWS, the sequel to ASHES, the wonderfully talented Ilsa Bick is responding to a question I asked. Here is my...
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Posting on Tumblr For a While
I’m sure you have noticed that I haven’t been posting on my blog very often. I’d like to fix that, but right now it seems a little overwhelming. SO, what I’m going to do is start posting my book...
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