Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Winter TBR

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Top Ten Books on My Winter TBR



1. Fables and Reflections (The Sandman Volume 6) by Neil Gaiman
I will read anything written by Neil Gaiman (seriously, even his speeches make me tear up sometimes!), and Sandman is said to be one of the top graphic novels ever published. So far, I agree whole-heartedly. It is dark and gritty and pure amazing.





2. A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire #5) by George R.R. Martin
I have been putting off reading this one as book 6 hasn’t been released and there is no release date in sight! (No, I am not whining that George R. R. Martin takes forever to release books. As Neil Gaiman so eloquently put it – George R. R. Martin is not my bitch :-). I am however scared that I will forget everything that happens in A Dance with Dragons when book 6 is finally released. But with the show not on until next year, I need some Tyrion Lannister in my life, so I’m thinking this will be read in pretty short order.

Review: Tricked by Kevin Hearne

 

Title: Tricked
Author: Kevin Hearne
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date: April 24, 2012
Acquired Via: Purchase
Tricked by Kevin Hearne is the fourth installment in his urban fantasy series, The Iron Druid Chronicles. In this book, our hero (and my book boyfriend), Atticus O'Sullivan; his dog, Oberon; and his apprentice, Granuaile face the repercussions of Atticus' trip to Asgard, as well as a few new issues thanks to the Navajo trickster god, Coyote.

The Writing of Tricked reminded me of precisely why I love to read. It's easy for me to lose interest in books because I'm such a picky reader. (Yes, I am an avid reader, but I'm not an easy one to please. I try to tone that down here on the blog.) Kevin Hearne's quirky humor and heavy use of both nerdy pop culture and literary references lovingly caresses the inner dweeb in me. Tricked is also obviously heavily researched. The book (and series) is loaded with facts about various mythologies and poisons, as well many other trivial knowledge that went over my head (such as mining equipment) - not that it was boring. I just used that time to pretended that I could beat up Granuaile and take her place roaming the world with Atticus and Oberon. Anywho, research is always appreciated, even if it's something I do not exactly understand. At least someone does, right?

Showers of Books Giveaway Hop (INT)

Welcome to my stop of the Showers of Books Giveaway Hop! Let's all take a moment to acknowledge the fantabulous Kathy at I Am a Reader, Not a Writer and Erika at One a Day YA for taking the time to put together this hop. Aren't they great?

Anywho, you care about the PRIZE, don't you? Well, you get to choose one of five books for this one. The books either have something weather-related in the title, looks like rain on the cover, or I would like to rain my fangirl all over the author (I think we all know which one that is). So here's what you can pick:

Try clicking on the covers to find out more about the book. It may take you to Goodreads, and it may break your computer. You can never tell with me and my html attempts. Sorry.

Giveaway Requirements: 

• Be thirteen (13) years old, have parental consent, or lie about it. (Please don't do that.)
• Live somewhere that can get books from Amazon or the Book Depository.
• Following is not required, but it is appreciated. Your options can be found on the right sidebar, though I don't have the pretty buttons yet. (I wouldn't recommend Linky because I don't understand it.)
• Sharing the giveaway is not required either, but spreading the word about my stop or the hop in general will be greatly appreciated.

Waiting on Wednesday (13)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: Tricked
Author: Kevin Hearne (Master of All Things Awesome)
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date: April 24, 2012 (COME ON ALREADY!!!!)

Druid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert. 

But the mischievous Coyote is not above a little sleight of paw, and Atticus soon finds that he’s been duped into battling bloodthirsty desert shapeshifters called skinwalkers. Just when the Druid thinks he’s got a handle on all the duplicity, betrayal comes from an unlikely source. If Atticus survives this time, he vows he won’t be fooled again. Famous last words. (Goodreads summary)

No, you are not having déjà vu over here. I just really want, no, NEED this book! Where is the widow?!

*flails*

Available for pre-order! Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Add this Epic Adventure to your TBR List on Goodreads!

What are you waiting on?

Waiting on Wednesday (10)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: Tricked
Author: Kevin Hearne (Master of All Things Awesome)
Publisher: Del Rey
Release Date: April 24, 2012 (Not Soon Enough)

Druid Atticus O’Sullivan hasn’t stayed alive for more than two millennia without a fair bit of Celtic cunning. So when vengeful thunder gods come Norse by Southwest looking for payback, Atticus, with a little help from the Navajo trickster god Coyote, lets them think that they’ve chopped up his body in the Arizona desert. 

But the mischievous Coyote is not above a little sleight of paw, and Atticus soon finds that he’s been duped into battling bloodthirsty desert shapeshifters called skinwalkers. Just when the Druid thinks he’s got a handle on all the duplicity, betrayal comes from an unlikely source. If Atticus survives this time, he vows he won’t be fooled again. Famous last words. (Goodreads summary)

Yes, I am showing a little more partiality toward Mr. Hearne and his Epic. Wonderful. AWESOME. series, the Iron Druid Chronicles than most other books on my blog. You know what, though? I'm a hardcore fangirl. I'm attempting to plan my summer vacation around stalking him at a signing. I STARTED this blog, just so I would have a venue to post my review of Hounded. Yeah. The other stuff? Those were imported as filler before I got busy at work. These books do it for me, and it has been a LONG eight months since Hammered came out. I really don't know if I can make it. I may have to show up at Kevin's house and camp in his front yard until he throws a book at me. Hopefully Tricked. Or, maybe I can go undercover at the high school he teaches at. *ponders*

Must. Get. Book!

Available for pre-order! Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Add this Epic Adventure to your TBR List on Goodreads!

What are you waiting on?