Celtic's Gods/Goddesses:Morrigan's Brood Preview + Giveaway

Just like other mythologies, Celtic myth also had its own gods and goddesses. Morrigan is one of the most famous goddess in Celtic Mythology. There are many fictions portrayed her; some as a villain, some as a hero. No matter how she was portrayed, she always a strong and powerful woman.

Title: Morrigan's Brood (Morrigan's Brood #1)

Author: Christopher Dunbar & Heather Poinsett Dunbar

Publisher: Triscelle Publishing

Teaser: The sound of howling wolves echoed through the hall. The walls almost began to shake, and the end of the grand joke came to a sudden end before completion.
A stratling bang from upstairs echoed through the lower basement as a door slammed open and closed. Shrill screams moved through the halls and into the lower chamber. Sound of growls, thuds, and cries of pain continued. All conversation stopped.

I've received the ebook copy of this series few days ago and haven't got the chance to finish it. But based on what I've read so far, it's great; I believe Chris and Heather Dunbar did an extensive research on this one. I'll review it as soon as I'm finish.

The couple had agreed to giveaway a copy of Morrigan's Brood and Morrigan's Brood: Crone of War
 for one lucky winner. All you have to do is fill the form HERE.
This giveaway opens to everyone around the wold and ends on July 25th.

Celtic's Gods/Goddesses:Morrigan's Brood Preview + Giveaway

Celtic Warriors: The Raven Queen Preview + Giveaway

As Jules Watson said in her post yesterday, Celtic has many interesting legends on its warriors. Those warriors are not only male, but also female. One of the most popular is... Maeve; wife of King Conor of Ulaid, a strong powerful woman who had the determination even greater than most men.

Title: The Raven Queen

Author: Jules Watson

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Teaser: Breathing hard, she pulled her sword free and knelt before him. "I triumphed against those who opposed me, and won the loyalty of lords and warriors. The long dark was mild, and leaf-bud early. The crops are abundant, the flocks and herds swelling. All is fertile and unfurls with life."  p218

I haven't finish read this book due to work and my country's crappy post service but I've got to tell you so far I'm enjoying it. It got the action, the romance, and all that jazz. I'm going to post my review as soon as I finish reading it.

One lucky winner will be able to obtain a signed copy of The Raven Queen by Jules Watson. All you have to do is fill this FORM et voila, you're done!

Celtic Warriors: The Raven Queen Preview + Giveaway

Teaser Tuesdays (7)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title, and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Mithee's Teasers:

“I would never betray you.” My hands walked down his arms. His skin was chilled by my touch; goose bumps rose wherever my fingers traveled. “Believe me, Pietr. Take the bug, crush it.”

~ Secrets and Shadows by Shannon Delany

If she came, it would be all about her, the way it always was. This was my last night in Cousins, in this house. I was never going to be inside this house again, ever. I wanted tonight to be about me and Conrad and Jeremiah.

~ It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

I haven't reached those parts of both books yet, so I don't know what kind of bug Jessie wants Pietr to crush in Secrets and Shadows. I am rather confuzzled @_@.  Anyhow, in It's Not Summer Without You, I'm looking forward to fully understand what Belly really wants: Conrad or Jeremiah. I hope she settles for an answer very soon. Because really, she wanting Conrad but also wanting Jeremiah is getting old. And not to mention, annoying.

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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title, and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

"A bird's wing, comrades," he said, "is an organ of propulsion and not of manipulation. It should therefore be regarded as a leg. The distinguishing mark of man is the HAND, the instrument with which he does all his mischief."
(Animal Farm, George Orwell, p15)

When the downtrodden beasts of Manor Farm oust their drunken human master and take over management of the land, all are awash in collectivist zeal. Everyone willingly works overtime, productivity soars, and for one brief, glorious season, every belly is full. The animals' Seven Commandment credo is painted in big white letters on the barn. All animals are equal. No animal shall drink alcohol, wear clothes, sleep in a bed, or kill a fellow four-footed creature. Those that go upon four legs or wings are friends and the two-legged are, by definition, the enemy. Too soon, however, the pigs, who have styled themselves leaders by virtue of their intelligence, succumb to the temptations of privilege and power. - Amazon's review.

After I'm done with Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Sausages, somehow it seems fit to start reading this classic by George Orwell. It also the first classic book I read this year. I actually planning to use this as my first book for my Wordsworth Classics Reading Challenge 2011, but when I browse Wordsworth, they don't have Orwell's in their list. What? I feel cheated :(



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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

* Grab your current read

* Open to a random page

* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

* Share the title, and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers

Kay-c's Teaser:

I couldn't speak for the longest time. "You're one of them?"
My lips went nump as I asked the question that seemed so unreal. Shock fell on me like heavy snow and I froze. Blood drained from my head as Ivar's ghastly face flashed across my mind. Will couldn't be anything like her. It's not possible. "I don't understand"

AngelFire by Courtney Allison Moulton

Lyn's Teaser:

Currently I'm reading protected Galley and to comply with publisher's request, I can't reveal what's in it until 2 weeks before they release the book. The book is written by Tom Holt and the title is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Sausages. He's one of my favorite satire novelist and I did a quick visit to his website and found this funny quiz based on this J.W. Wells & Co series (which I like a lot though I haven't read all books in that series because it's so hard to find it in here T_T). So this is my result:

I answer if for fun and it said I'm not evil enough but I could work in post room. Lol!

Mithee's Teaser:

"Lochie, tell me we can stay together!" He reaches out for me and I crumple against him with a sob. Wrapping his arms around me, he holds me tight. "I’ll do everything," he whispers into my hair. "I give you my word. I’ll do everything I can, Maya. We’ll find a way to stay together. I’ll figure it out, I will. OK?"

"He is my soul mate, my fresh air, the reason I look forward to getting up every morning."

~Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma

That's two teasers for you from the same book! I have finished this book already, and oh my god. It was such a great, great, great read! The teaser might be a little common for two people forbiddenly in love, but what makes it really heartbreaking (and maybe disgusting for some) is where their story is coming from. Click the title to read the synopsis. You know you want to!

Recently Reviewed Titles:

Delirium by Lauren Oliver (ARC) - Mithee

The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins - Mithee

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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title, and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Lyn's Teaser:

Chester noticed that there was a glint in his friend's eye, and that meant trouble. 'So help me, Will, if you...' he said, interrupting him, but he never completed the sentence.

Will turned the second tracker on and following in his father's footsteps, he broke into a run towards the void.

He flung himself from the edge.

Freefall (Tunnels #3) by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams

Both Kayz and Mithee are busy with their exams; that means I'm controlling managing the blog by myself for now. So what's your teaser? 

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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that pag e
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title, and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Mithee's Teasers:

Josh’s eyes shine. “Anna. Haven’t you ever drunk before?”
“Of course,” I lie. But a blush destroys my cover. They all scream.
“How can you have gone half a school year without drinking?” Rashmi asks.

~Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

"Need a poo, Todd."
"Shut up, Manchee."
"Poo. Poo, Todd."
"I said shut it."

~ The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

In case you ask, Manchee is a dog in The Knife of Never Letting Go. It's got a pretty weird writing style -or should I say spelling style? But anyways, both have been awesome so far. I'm really enjoying the two.

Lyn's Teaser Tuesday:

Across the hall he went, trailing a long black shadow that slipped like a phantom over the fiery reflections on the floor. The knife glinted softly in his hand.
Onto the staircase, slowly, steadily. His feet made no sound. He kept his eyes fixed on the balcony above.
.......
With murder in his heart, he unlatched the door; stepped inside, and pushed it swiftly shut behind him.

Heroes of the Valley by Jonathan Stroud

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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that pag e
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title, and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Kay-c's Teaser Tuesday is:

"I'm not going to talk to you until you're done"
"Beck, Are you seeing this?" I leaned against the Tahoe, looking in at the first, fingers clawed into the bloodstained carpet of the back. She was maybe eighteen, wearing a tight tie-dyed shirt. I pushed off, backing away, as if that would make them disappear. "What's going on?"

Shiver ( The Wolves Mercy Falls #1) - Maggie Stiefvater, page 187

Mithee's Teaser Tuesday is:

"Then Alex is leading me to the sofa and shaking out a blanket over me, kissing me and wishing me goodnight. He has the morning shift at the labs and has just barely enough time to go home, shower and make it to work on time. I hear his footsteps melting away into the darkness."

~Delirium by Lauren Oliver, pg. 211(ARC from NetGalley)

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Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that pag e
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title, and author too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Mithee's Teaser Tuesdays is:


He escorted me over the threshold , smiling as I glowered at him. "As your night, I am entitled to point these things out. Part of the job description when you asked me."

"Yeah right." I muttered, crossing my arms. Ash smiled.

~The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa, pg 235

Source: ARC from NetGalley




Lyn's Teaser Tuesday:

At around 4:00 in the morning Salander shut down her PowerBook and sat on her window seat looking out at Saltsjön. She sat quietly for two hours, smoking one cigarette after another, thinking. She had a number of strategic decision to make - and she had to do a risk assessment.
She had to find Zala and settle their accounts once and for all.

The Girl who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson. p219

Kay-c's Teaser Tuesday~!

Lily's Little own Walden never realized. For this. "So you traded an Italian villa and wine for crumbling Cotswold and an illegal Pet. You're not very good at trades, are you, Lily?"

She impties a dustpan of broken glass into the trash and looks at me straight on, briefly, then bangs the dustpan against the can to get all the last particles

"I do Okay?" she says

The adoration of Jenna Fox - Mary E. Pearson

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