Monday's Beginnings (134) Vlog Style (19)

So, it's Monday.  And I'm just blah about it.  I rather have weekends all week.  Well, then they wouldn't be weekends then, I guess.

Finished Last Week:

Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

Spiders from Memory by Frances Pauli

Current Read:

Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep

Reviews to Come:

Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

Spiders from Memory by Frances Pauli

Reviews Posted Last Week:

The Graveyard Gymnasium by Kelly Lougheed

Whiskey Sour by Skyla Dawn Cameron

Movie Review:

The Myth

Podcast Review:

The Gearheart: Artifice ~ Ep. 5 & 6

The Gearheart: Artifice ~ Ep. 7 & 8

Books & Covers Shared:

Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews

Wrayth by Philippa Ballantine

Special Posts:

Novella Read-a-thon ~ for me to get through some I have here.

Chat on Magic Strikes, we have finished the book so all is fair game.

Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway Hop ~ Ends 3/22/12

Freebie & Deals, & for the Nook

I did do a Flash Fiction Friday last week.  I was a day late in posting, but it's up.  I continued on with Cheyenne and Liam.  I think that one is part 5... sorry.

My WANT List...I've added seven books.  But again, there are 2 books I got last week that were not on the want list.  I am starting to see a pattern here...and it's all the Nook's fault! LOL!  I even added 1 book to the Curious about list as well.

Received Last Week:

Purchased (for Nook):

Goodreads Synopsis:

Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

The underground population of witches, vampires, werewolves—creatures of dreams and nightmares—has lived beside humans for centuries, hiding their powers. But after a genetically engineered virus wipes out a large part of humanity, many of the "Inderlanders" reveal themselves, changing everything. 

Rachel Morgan, witch and bounty hunter with the Inderland Runner Services, is one of the best at apprehending supernatural lawbreakers throughout Cincinnati, but when it comes to following the rules, she falls desperately short. Determined to buck the system, she quits and takes off on the run with an I.S. contract on her head and is reluctantly forced to team up with Ivy, Inderland's best runner . . . and a living vampire. But this witch is way out of her league, and to clear her name, Rachel must evade shape-changing assassins, outwit a powerful businessman/crime lord, and survive a vicious underground fight-to-the-death . . . not to mention her own roommate. 

Free on Nook (and Amazon):

Goodreads Synopsis:

The Myths, Legends, and Lore of Ireland by Ryan Hackney & Amy Hackney Blackwell

More than 20 million Americans claim some sort of Irish heritage. But how much do you really know about this amazing country? Forget about shamrocks, leprechauns, and all that blarney--this book is a concise and authoritative guide that dispels the myths and tells the true stories of the Irish. Highlights include: 
Who St. Patrick really was 
The story behind "Sunday Bloody Sunday" 
Scandals in the Irish church 
Coming to America and the real gangs of New York 
The spooky truth behind changelings, leprechauns, and fairies 
Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, this book is an informative pot of gold for everyone who loves the Irish! 

Goodreads Synopsis:

The Winds of Khalakovo by radley P. Beaulieu

Among inhospitable and unforgiving seas stands Khalakovo, a mountainous archipelago of seven islands, its prominent eyrie stretching a thousand feet into the sky. Serviced by windships bearing goods and dignitaries, Khalakovo's eyrie stands at the crossroads of world trade. But all is not well in Khalakovo. Conflict has erupted between the ruling Landed, the indigenous Aramahn, and the fanatical Maharraht, and a wasting disease has grown rampant over the past decade. Now, Khalakovo is to play host to the Nine Dukes, a meeting which will weigh heavily upon Khalakovo's future. When an elemental spirit attacks an incoming windship, murdering the Grand Duke and his retinue, Prince Nikandr, heir to the scepter of Khalakovo, is tasked with finding the child prodigy believed to be behind the summoning. However, Nikandr discovers that the boy is an autistic savant who may hold the key to lifting the blight that has been sweeping the islands. Can the Dukes, thirsty for revenge, be held at bay? Can Khalakovo be saved? The elusive answer drifts upon the Winds of Khalakovo... 

For Review:

Synopsis from Author Site:

Hunter and Fox by Philippa Ballantine

In a world that is in constant shifting, where mountains can change to plains, and then to lakes, Talyn is the Hunter for the Caisah, and a wreck of a once-proud person. She has lost her people, the Vaerli, and her soul working for the man who destroyed her people. All unknowing, she carries within her a Kindred, a chaos creature from the center of the earth that wants to help bring the Vaerli back to power. However, she has lost the ability to communicate with it.

She must also deal with the machinations of Kelanim, the mistress of the Caisah, who out of fear will do anything to bring Talyn down.

Little does the Hunter know that salvation is looking for her, and it wears the face of gentleness and strength. Finn is a teller of tales who carries his own dreadful secret. He sets out to find answers to his path but ends up in the city of Perilous and Fair where he meets Talyn. He knows the danger and is yet drawn to her. Their fates will be bound together.

Meanwhile, the Hunter’s lost brother Byre is searching for his own solution to the terrible curse placed on the Vaerli. He sets forth on a treacherous journey of his own, which will intersect in the most unlikely place with that of Talyn and Finn.

The ramifications of this encounter will be felt by all the people in Conhaero, from the lost Vaerli to the Caisah on his throne.

Goodreads Synopsis:

Defender of Magic by S.A. Archer & S. Ravynheart

Raiders have attacked Danu’s temple, slaughtering its defenders. The artifacts that are the last hope for the survival of the fey are in danger. With Changelings out to kill him, and goblins determined to abduct him, Lugh’s on a quest to find a stronghold for those treasures. Perhaps he should have thought twice before seeking a safe haven in the territory of shape-changing, fire-breathing dragon. 

Downloaded:

The Gearheart: Artifice ~ Episodes 16-20

So, I'm hoping for a great week in books this week.  I want to finish Spider's Bite, and this weekend do a Novella read-a-thon.  So hoping for a lot of words and pages.

How does the week look for you?

Wishing you all the best in words and pages.