A new, shiny look!
So, you might be noticing that the blog design for Beneath Shining Stars, I Read has changed! It's all thanks to the very wonderful Katie of KD designs who is also the blogger behind Sophistikatied...
View ArticleGreetings, peasants! It is I, GIANNE!
Heeeeey, I'm Gianne! I shall be co-blogging here with Kristin heeere. :3 HERE'S WHAT WENT DOWN Anyways, a couple of you may know me as my alias, Gianna, on Twitter or at Books to Infinity. So, I...
View ArticleMaking History with Victoria Schwab; Blog Tour & Giveaway
I've been head over heels for The Archived ever since I read it back in July (thanks to ALA) and I'm extremely excited to be a part of Victoria's Making History blog tour! But first, want to know more...
View ArticleWaiting on Wednesday #65
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.Giiiiannnehere! :D How are you all this fine Wednesday?...
View ArticleThe List: Spring/Summer 2013
If you've been following the blog for a while now, you know that I do this once a season and that I'm running a bit behind this time.Note: All release dates and covers are accurate as of the date this...
View ArticleBring YA to You!
Have you ever wished that a big YA book tour would make a stop in your hometown? Well, here's your chance for that wish to come true! YA2U is a program that features five award-winning and best-selling...
View ArticleStolen Nights by Rebecca Maizel
If you haven't read Infinite Days yet and wish to remain spoiler free, you'll want to stop reading now.Welcome back to Lovers Bay, where Lenah Beaudonte, former Queen of Vampires, now resides. And...
View ArticleAltered by Jennifer Rush
What you should know right off the bat: there is only really one romantic interest in Anna's eyes. What does that mean? No love triangles or, uh, hexagons. Also, I am not going to touch on what leads...
View ArticleThe Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd
Why should you want to read The Madman's Daughter? It's inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells, it's a Gothic novel, and there's the perfect amount of romance. Technically this does feature...
View ArticleBook Blast: A Touch Menacing by Leah Clifford
It’s nearly time to say good bye to Eden and her friends with the conclusion of the A Touch Trilogy from author Leah Clifford. Whether you’ve been there from the beginning when Eden first met Az in A...
View ArticleDualed by Elsie Chapman
Anytime until the age of twenty, the Board can activate you and if they do, you'll have thirty days to find and kill your Alt. To hunt down and kill (or be killed) by someone who looks exactly like...
View ArticleWhen We Wake by Karen Healey
When Tegan wakes up, she has no idea where she is or how she's gotten there. But she's been informed--by a doctor--that over a century has passed and that she's been brought back to life after being...
View ArticleI Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
I feel like I've been waiting for a reason to pick up--and finally read--I Hunt Killers. It's been on my radar since its release last year; but for some reason, it just didn't jump out at me at the...
View ArticleThe List: Fall 2013
It's that time again!For those of you who have never seen me do this before, The List is comprised of YA titles coming out (next season) that have caught my eye. You can consider this a way to see...
View ArticleThe Collector by Victoria Scott
Dante is good at collecting souls. So good, in fact, that the Boss Man sends him to collect Charlie Cooper's soul. The catch? He only has ten days to do it and getting Charlie to sin isn't going to be...
View ArticleThe Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
This is the second book in a series. If you haven't read The Immortal Rules yet and want to avoid spoilers, this would be the time to stop reading.Allison's hunt for her maker, Kanin, and the crazed...
View ArticleThrone of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Celaena is a master assassin, one who was sentenced to Endovier and the salt mines for life--or rather, as long as she could survive there. When the Crown Prince of Adarlan pays her a visit and offers...
View ArticleArmchair BEA 2013: Introductions
Welcome to Armchair BEA 2013! Well, I say that. But what I really mean is that I'm participating again this year! For those who don't know what Armchair BEA is; well, think Book Expo America with lots...
View ArticleArmchair BEA 2013: Blogger Development & Genre Fiction
Today's Armchair BEA topic is all about how we go about growing as bloggers and developing our blogs; and also what genres we tend to gravitate towards.Unfortunately Gianne is busy and can't join me...
View ArticleArmchair BEA 2013: Ethics and Non-Fiction
It's day four of Armchair BEA and today it's all about blogging ethics and non-fiction.As Gianne is busy with school, it's just me (Kristin) again.On ethics*knocks on wood* I have not had to deal with...
View ArticleSiege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
If you haven't read Shadow and Bone yet, this would be the time to stop reading. The short version? If you've read Shadow and Bone you definitely want to pick up a copy of Siege and Storm.It's easy to...
View ArticleThe Theory of Everything by Kari Luna
Sophie Sophia can see things that other people can't. Well, asides from her dad who also has episodes where he travels and comes back with souvenirs. Travels as in sees crazy things. What sort of crazy...
View ArticleAnd I'm coming back!
It's been over two years now since I went on an unintentional hiatus but I've realized that I really miss blogging about books so here we are again!Also, oh hey, new design from Danielle Burkleo!...
View ArticleLet's talk comic books
Now, I know what you're thinking. "But Kristin, this is a book blog!" You're right. It is.However I've gotten into comics within the past year. Funny story behind that is as follows: I saw someone with...
View ArticleFor when you want a comic book and a fantasy world that suck you in? Monstress
As Tuesdays are for new book releases, Wednesdays are for new comic book releases. Out today? Issue one of a new series called Monstress. Published by Image Comics, written by Marjorie Liu, and with...
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