Inevitable Reads

29 Oct 2011 3 Comments

Inevitable Reads: The Power of Books Unleashed

Inevitable Reads is a weekly meme we’ve thrown together to highlight titles that we simply, without-a-doubt, must get our hands on; the stories we’ve been waiting for ever since we heard the author was writing them.

I recently stumbled across this latest title and knew immediately that it had be added to the top of the TBR list because you just can’t go wrong with a great paranormal story that pays respect to other books in the paranormal and fantasy genres. Want to understand any language with the help of a Babel fish from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy? How about fulfilling the fantasy of becoming a vampire? Would you choose the kind from Dracula or go with something a little more sparkly from Twilight? What would you do if you could get your hands on the One Ring from The Lord of the Rings? Welcome to the world of the Libriomancer.

Libriomancer by Jim C Hines

Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines
Release Date: August 7, 2012
Magic ex Libris series #1

I couldn’t find an actual synopsis of Libriomancer on either Amazon or Goodreads, but the author spoke with the gang at io9 and shared a few details about his new series.

The Libriomancers are a group of magicians that have the ability to reach into the world of a book and pull anything out they desire. The book acts as a doorway so nobody will be reaching into Bram Stoker’s classic and plucking out Count Dracula because you can’t pull a guy through a door that’s only as big as a book. However, you can reach through that ‘door’ and let Dracula bite you… or you can have Edward Cullen bite you if you prefer your vamps with a little sparkle.

Books that contain really powerful objects, like Tolkien’s One Ring, are kept under tight security so that not just anybody can get their hands on these talismans, but the Libriomancers are attacked and some of those titles might not be under lock and key anymore.

I’ve always been fascinated by the power of books, and I think it’s exciting to see that power given an actual form in a new series so I am anxiously awaiting the moment when I can get my hands on this book.

What titles are you excited about? Share your favorite upcoming releases with us in the comments.

by Marty in Features, Inevitable Reads Tags:

14 Oct 2011 No Comments

Inevitable Reads: Sinfully Sweet Reads You Don’t Want to Miss

Inevitable Reads is a weekly meme we’ve thrown together to highlight titles that we simply, without-a-doubt, must get our hands on; the stories we’ve been waiting for ever since we heard the author was writing them.

This week I’m shaking things up and sharing some of the most sinfully sweet paranormal reads coming our way. Each of these will definitely have you jumping for joy as you add them to your must-have lists. There’s a little something for all of you paranormal book junkies, from Darynda Jones’ paranormal private eye with a grim reaper twist to Michael Scott’s ancient artifacts with deadly power. Have I got your attention yet? Thought so.

Here are a few of my Inevitable Reads:

Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
Release Date: January 31, 2012
Charley Davidson Series # 3

Paranormal private eye. Grim reaper extraordinaire. Whatever.

Charley Davidson is back! And she’s drinking copious amounts of caffeine to stay awake because, every time she closes her eyes, she sees him: Reyes Farrow, the part-human, part-supermodel son of Satan.

  
  Lenobia’s Vow by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Release Date: January 31, 2012
**House of Night Novella**

A great journey…
A new love….
A dark secret revealed.

Evreux, France, 1788: As the illegitimate daughter of a powerful baron, 16-year-old Lenobia has never quite belonged. Though she lives in the shadow of her entitled half-sister, Cecile, her remarkable beauty draws unwanted attention, and she often hides in nearby stables – with the gentle horses who seem to understand her best.
 The Thirteen Hallows by Michael Scott and Colette Freedman
Release Date: December 6, 2011
**First book in a NEW Saga**

The Hallows. Ancient artifacts imbued with a primal and deadly power. But are they protectors of this world, or the keys to its destruction?

A gruesome murder in London reveals a sinister plot to uncover a two-thousand-year-old secret.

For decades, the Keepers guarded these Hallows, keeping them safe and hidden and apart from each other. But now the Keepers are being brutally murdered, their prizes stolen, the ancient objects bathed in their blood. Now, only a few remain.

  
  Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione
Release Date: November 22, 2011
Lords of Deliverance Series # 2

Sexy, powerful, and immortal, Limos is on a crash course with destiny. She’s been marked as Satan’s bride and her jealous fiancé wants her all to himself. The only way this Horseman can keep herself—and everyone else—safe is to keep her distance. But not even Limos can save herself from the secrets she’s kept . . . or resist the seductive allure of one very brave human.
Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn
Release Date: February 7, 2012
Sisters of the Moon Series # 11

We’re the D’Artigo sisters: sexy, savvy ex-operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. But being half-human, half-Fae means our powers could go haywire any time-mostly the wrong times. My sister Camille is a wicked-good witch with three sexy husbands. My sister Menolly is a vampire who’s dating a werepuma. And me? I’m Delilah, a two-faced werecat and Death Maiden. I watch over things in the Supe Community, where trouble is about to go down hard…

  
  Infamous by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Release Date: March 13, 2012
Chronicles of Nick Series # 3

Go to school. Get good grades. Stay out of trouble. That’s the mandate for most kids. But Nick Gautier isn’t the average teenager. He’s a boy with a destiny not even he fully understands. And his first mandate is to stay alive while everyone, even his own father, tries to kill him.

What titles are you excited about? Share your favorite upcoming releases with us in the comments.

by Jennifer in Features, Inevitable Reads

08 Oct 2011 No Comments

Inevitable Reads: Dark Swan and Blood Singer

Inevitable Reads is a weekly meme we’ve thrown together to highlight titles that we simply, without-a-doubt, must get our hands on; the stories we’ve been waiting for ever since we heard the author was writing them.

There is no shortage of Inevitable Reads in my household and I had a hard time picking from the amazing books that are set to (hopefully) grace our bookshelves soon. This week, I flipped a coin and two of the hottest series made the list. And it just so happens that both of these gems are the fourth installment of their series. I couldn’t have picked a better set…LOL

First up is…

Shadow Heir by Richelle Mead
Dark Swan Series #4
Release date: February 2, 2012

Shaman-for-hire Eugenie Markham strives to keep the mortal realm safe from trespassing entities. But as the Thorn Land’s prophecy-haunted queen, there’s no refuge for her and her soon-to-be-born-children when a mysterious blight begins to devastate the Otherworld…

The spell-driven source of the blight isn’t the only challenge to Eugenie’s instincts. Fairy king Dorian is sacrificing everything to help, but Eugenie can’t trust the synergy drawing them back together. The uneasy truce between her and her shape shifter ex-lover Kiyo is endangered by secrets he can’t–or won’t–reveal. And as a formidable force rises to also threaten the human world, Eugenie must use her own cursed fate as a weapon–and risk the ultimate sacrifice.

Next up is…

The Isis Collar by Cat Adams
Blood Singer Series #4
Release date: March 13, 2012

Celia Graves was once an ordinary human, but those days are long gone. Now she strives to maintain her sanity and her soul while juggling both vampire abilities and the powers of a Siren.

Warned of a magical “bomb” at a local elementary school, Celia forces an evacuation. Oddly, the explosion seems to have no effect, puzzling both Celia and the FBI. Two weeks later, a strangely persistent bruise on Celia’s leg turns out to be the first sign of a magical zombie plague.

Finding the source of the plague isn’t Celia’s only concern. Her alcoholic mother has broken out of prison on the Sirens’ island; her little sister’s ghost has possessed a young girl; and one of Celia’s boyfriends, a powerful mage, has disappeared.

Dang! They both sound like action-packed paranormal delights! I’m definitely marking the release dates on my calendar. Are you?

What books are Inevitable Reads for you?

by Jennifer in Features, Inevitable Reads Tags: ,

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