Welcome to our new feature “Book Chick City’s WEEKLY BULLETIN” – We will be posting every Sunday and it will be filled with lots of BCC news such as what’s coming up, reviews we’ve done, favourite books, as well as review books we’ve received. There may even be a video blog or two ;) *if I can muster up the courage – iz shy* Also, if we find anything around the blogosphere that we feel is particularly note worthy we’ll post about that too! We hope you enjoy  :)

Happy Boxing Day people!
I’ve had a very nice Christmas – lots of food and lovely presents. It’s been quite a busy one with traveling to and fro from visiting family but it’s been good to see everyone. I hope you’ve had a great Christmas too and enjoyed time with family and friends! ~ Carolyn
BOOKS RECEIVED FOR REVIEW
(This is just a selection of review books I’ve received this week. If you would like to see the entire list as well as all unsolicited books, then check out my FACEBOOK Page)

CAROLYN ~ I’m looking forward to reading all these books – there’s no cover for ‘The Killables’ as yet, but it does sound good. I’m also really intrigued to read ‘Switched‘ by Amanda Hocking.

Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (Urban Fantasy – UK | US | GR)
Magic in the Blood by Devon Monk (Urban Fantasy – UK | US | GR)
The Killables by Gemma Malley (Dystopian YA – UK | US | GR)
• The Caldecott Chronicles by R. G. Bullet (Zombies – UK | US | GR)
By A Thread by Jennifer Estep (Urban Fantasy – UK | US | GR)
• Switched by Amanda Hocking (Para-YA - UK | US | GR)
• Shadow Ops: Control Point by Myke Cole (Urban Fantasy - UK | US | GR)

BOOKS BOUGHT
*and received as Chrissie Pressies*

CAROLYN ~ This week I’ve bought a few kindle reads as they were cheap, so couldn’t resist. I also bought the kindle version of ‘Under the Dome‘ – I have this book as a hardback but have had trouble reading it as it’s just SO big and heavy and as I have small hands and love to read in bed I decided to buy the kindle version – much better :D The two paperbacks were Christmas pressie from my mum.

Paperback
 Dark Matter by Michelle Paver (Ghost story – UK | US | GR)
• A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (PNR – UK | US | GR)

Kindle
My Frankenstein by Michael J. Lee (YA Horror-Rom - UK | US | GR)
• Heart of the Wolf  by Terry Spear (Para-Rom - UK | US | GR)
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom (Para-Rom - UK | US | GR)
A Certain Wolfish Charm by Lydia Dare (Hist/Para-Rom - UK | US | GR)
• Under the Dome by Stephen King (Horror - UK | US | GR)
• Like Part of the Family by Jonathan Maberry (Horror - UK | US | GR)

LAURA ~ Umm, I bought a new book this week. Shhh don’t tell ;-) I’m still meant to be on my book buying ban! But I really wanted to find out what happened next after the cliffhanger in ‘Dead, Undead, Or Somewhere In Between‘ so I decided buying the second book in the series was a necessity!

Paperback
None

Kindle
• The Renfield Syndrome by J. A. Saare (Urban Fantasy – UK | US | GR)

LAST WEEK’S REVIEWS & GUESTS

A Karma Girl Christmas by Jennifer Estep (6/10)
 All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (7/10)
Guest Post & Giveaway: Faye Robertson & Ros Clarke
Winter Wishes by Various Authors (8/10)
Wolfsbane & Mistletoe by Various Authors
Christmas Memories: Julia from All Things Urban Fantasy
• Christmas Memories: Natasha from Wicked Little Pixie
• Christmas Memories: Carmel from Rabid Reads
• Christmas Memories: Tori from Smexy Books
• Christmas Memories: Jackie from Literary Escapism

WHAT WE’RE READING NOW

CAROLYN ~ I’m reading Sadie Walker is Stranded‘ – I’ve been waiting to read this book for what seems like forever, so I’m glad it is now in my hands :D I have the UK edition, but I’ve also added the US cover below as well as it is awesome. Unfortunately I’ve only managed one chapter with the lead up to Christmas, but once the festivities are over, hopefully I can really get stuck in.

UK / US

LAURA ~ I finished ‘All I Want for Christmas Is A Vampire‘ by Kerrelyn Sparks and I couldn’t wait to start ‘The Renfield Symdrome‘ by J. A. Saare. My current audiobook continues to be ‘Hexed‘ by Kevin Hearne.

FAVOURITE BOOK READ

CAROLYN ~ I only managed to read a couple of short stories from Wolfsbane & Mistletoe this week – I really enjoyed the stories I read and I hope to read a few more in the future.

LAURA ~ Has got to be ‘The Renfield Symdrome‘ I’m only about a third of the way in so far, but I haven’t been able to put it down. Well, as much as my baby son will let me!

COMING UP THIS WEEK 

Starting tomorrow Laura and I will be posting about our Top 10s of the Year, including our Top 10 Reads 2011, our Top 10 Best and Worst covers 2011 and our Top 10 Most Anticipated Reads 2012. On Saturday there will be no ‘On My Wishlist‘ instead I will be looking back on 2011 and remembering the events from around the world, that had a profound affect on me.

And, just so you start the week with a smile, I give you… ickle baby turtle.

CUTE PIC OF THE WEEK!


THAT’S ALL FROM US, HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEK!
Carolyn & Laura
xoxo

Carolyn

A zombie loving Brit chick who has a series addiction to books, chocolate and shopping - is also partial to a sexy archangel, or two… favourite genres are urban fantasy, horror and paranormal romance. Also loves horror flicks as well as books, especially of the zombie variety… Brrraaaaiiinnnnsss!

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