WAT!: The Bro-Magnet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers...the place to be when you simply need a bookish break in your day and nothing more; well, almost nothing.  ^_^  We've done a review or two so far this week, and introduced you to a new work from an author dedicated to helping children be the best that they can be (with contest!), so today, we're taking a mini-break and re-introducing a MEME of my own creation that doesn't get to see the fair light of a bloggy day all that often to present you with a recent release because really....

 

WAT!

 

The WAT! MEME stands for 'What A Tease!'.  It exists to showcase those samplers and book excerpts that you've read and wish to highlight to some degree on your site...yet you have not had the chance to read the entire book for a review....thus, the "tease" aspect.  Have you run into this problem as well?  Feel free to "borrow" this MEME and post away!

Now on to today's feature...

 

 

The Bro-Magnet

by

Lauren Baratz-Logsted

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From the author....

Women have been known to lament, "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride." For Johnny Smith, the problem is, "Always a Best Man, never a groom." At age 33, housepainter Johnny has been Best Man eight times. The ultimate man's man, Johnny loves the Mets, the Jets, his weekly poker game, and the hula girl lamp that hangs over his basement pool table. Johnny has the instant affection of nearly every man he meets, but one thing he doesn't have is a woman to share his life with, and he wants that desperately. When Johnny meets District Attorney Helen Troy, he decides to renounce his bro-magnet ways in order to impress her. With the aid and advice of his friends and family, soon he's transforming his wardrobe, buying throw pillows, ditching the hula girl lamp, getting a cat and even changing his name to the more mature-sounding John. And through it all, he's pretending to have no interest in sports, which Helen claims to abhor. As things heat up with Helen, the questions arise: Will Johnny finally get the girl? And, if he's successful in that pursuit, who will he be now that he's no longer really himself? THE BRO-MAGNET is a rollicking comedic novel about what one man is willing to give up for the sake of love.

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Odd choice for a female reader?

Not really.

Consider it the male equivalent to a beloved chick-lit/chick flick favorite, Bridget Jones Diary.  After reading the sample (30+ pages!), the first thought that popped into my head is....wow, so THIS is what happened to Bridget Jones' brother...if she had one!  No really!  It's as coarse and as brash as the works mentioned; full of that down trodden and yet persevering spirit we love.  It's the other side of the proverbial coin in the world of relationships or lack thereof....and an interesting perspective to view things through (did I mention funny?  Yep...definitely funny!).

Final thoughts...what a tease!

Will it make it into my reading rotation?  Only time will tell....but if the preview is any indication, this should certainly be one to watch for.  Curious to find out more?  Check out the extended sample on Amazon...but be warned teeny readers, I'm recommending this one for older teens through adults only.

For more information on the author, be sure to check out her website, 'like' her on Facebook, or follow along on Twitter!

 

 

So...questions?  Comments?  Thoughts?

Is there something YOU'VE been teased with as of late?

Feel free to share any and all...

*grabs wish list and pen*

 

 

Until next time....happy reading!

 

 

 

 

WAT!: The Secret Ingredient by Misty Evans

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

Today...well, today is one big busy crazy mess and so the review I had PLANNED on posting, yeah...no so much in the ready department as of yet.  HOWEVER, I did read something fairly juicy just yesterday that I think you just might be interested in too, so allow me to fall back on a MEME of my own creation that doesn't get to see the fair light of a bloggy day all that often and present to you this title because really....

 

WAT!

 

The WAT! MEME stands for 'What A Tease!'.  It exists to showcase those samplers and book excerpts that you've read and wish to highlight to some degree on your site...yet you have not had the chance to read the entire book for a review....thus, the "tease" aspect.  Have you run into this problem as well?  Feel free to "borrow" this MEME and post away!

Now on to today's feature...

 

 

The Secret Ingredient

(A Culinary Romantic Mystery w/Bonus Recipes)

by

Misty Evans

 

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From Amazon....

 

Celebrity chef Katelyn Karr returns to her hometown of Secret, Montana in order to stop an investigative reporter from revealing the truth about her alcoholic father, dead mother and the reason she was run out of town by the socialite Juno family when she was only seventeen.

During a live cooking show at the Juno ranch, her father dies in front of millions of viewers, and suspicion falls on the celebrity diva when the autopsy reveals he was poisoned. Nick Juno, the boy Kate left behind, and who is now mayor, is the only person who can prove her innocence.

Did Kate kill her father on national TV? Nick must untangle the lies and past secrets to figure out if Kate has been framed or slipped her father a secret ingredient that finally put an end to their family dispute.

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Okay, first off...the town's name is Secret.  No, not like the books by Pseudonymous Bosch....but actually Secret!  Clue #1 that there is a mystery afoot.  I mean really, how can a town NAMED Secret not HAVE secrets, you know?  Anywho....obvious clue #2...the synopsis alludes to Katelyn being run out of town, and the extended sample I read online (3 chapters....a goodly amount to get your interest piqued) adds to the back story that it was at the tender age of 17.  A bit early to be spreading your wings permanently, so you can't help but wonder what sparked her flight. 

Then we have Nick Juno, the former boy now man (and mayor no less!) who obviously had something to do with said secret (the actual secret, not the town...although he did and still does live there....stay with me ^_^) and in my opinion still holds a flame of interest in fair Katelyn despite the intents of others.  Who?  Well, let's just say that his son's (cute little boy too...there's this incident at school that leads to a father son talk about lying that will totally make you smile) nanny wouldn't bat an eyelash at any request from her employer...though she does bat her lashes AT him quite often.

Final thoughts...what a tease!

Though not my usual forte genre wise, after reading the 3 chapter preview, I'm hooked!  Fingers crossed that my first impressions pan out, and if they do, I just might have to check out another title or two from the author's bibliography.  As I shan't be reviewing this title for a few more months, I thought I'd give you guys a taste of it today and if you're taste buds are ready for a bit more, definitely check out the preview I linked to above for a 3 chapter jaunt into the story.  Good stuff if I do say so myself.  ^_^

 

For more information on the author, check out her Facebook page, or follow along on Twitter.

 

So...questions?  Comments?  Thoughts?

Is there something YOU'VE been teased with as of late?

Feel free to share any and all...

*grabs wish list and pen*

Until next time....happy reading!

 

 

 

 

 

WAT!: Nikolas and Company: A Creature Most Foul by Kevin McGill

Hi there, insatiable readers!

It's Friday....woo-hoo!

Here's hoping your weekend plans are all in order and everything comes off without a hitch.  Times here have been crazy busy, but what's new right?  Blog wise, we saw a few varied posts this week including a tour from Chronicle Books for their recent YA release, Spinning Out by David Stahler Jr.  Be sure to check it out becuase...well A)  it's good; B) there's a chance for you to win a copy all your own!  So just check out yesterday's post or click on the 'Current Contests' link in the right hand side bar.  Moving on....

I was lucky enough to partake in a recent 'First Look' event for a new children's title coming this September to a bookshelf near you.  It's a fantasy type adventure with creatures galore but enough human heart to reach a wide audience....in my opinion of course.  ^_^  Hmm...I think I feel a post coming on...because really....

 

WAT!

 

The WAT! MEME stands for 'What A Tease!'.  It exists to showcase those samplers and book excerpts that you've read and wish to highlight to some degree on your site...yet you have not had the chance to read the entire book for a review....thus, the "tease" aspect.  Have you run into this problem as well?  Feel free to "borrow" this MEME and post away!

Now on to today's feature...

 

Nikolas and Company:

A Creature Most Foul

by

Kevin McGill

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Wow.

What to say about this one?

It seems the city of Huron is calling for its protector, its steward...to stop the Rones from committing a peril to one and all.  Sounds ominous, right?  What if I told you that message was being conveyed mentally, ESP-ish if you will, to a 14 year old boy....from another time...on Earth....the former brother of Mon?  Yep....things just got a bit more interesting.

With Merrows and scuccas and all other manner of fantastical beasts and devices, you are in for a wondrous adventure to say the least.  I was skeptical at first, given my penchant for disliking high fantasy novels at times, but this one keeps it grounded enough for the likes of me  The cast of characters is wonderful.  From Nikolas to Grand (his grandfather), Tim (his disbelieving brother) to the Wendell sisters (comprised of a shopper, protector, and chef in the making)....even Xantheus and Daniel (fantasy gamer and grand-high science geek respectively) bring their own flair to this motley crew.  The chapters transition the story between character voices and time frames smoothly, never leaving you behind in the stardust.

Final thoughts...what a tease!

I can't wait for the full book release this September.

If you're on the edge of your seat and simply can't wait to get a taste of this one for yourself, problem solved!  The author is sharing the 'First Look' experience with readers round the world now on the book website, so go ahead!  Download the first 100 pages and see for yourself.

Special thanks to author Kevin McGill for the sneak peek.  Be sure to check out the book's website for more information (and don't forget to follow on Twitter!) and mark yor calendars for the upcoming book birthday.

So what have you been teased with of late?

Our wish lists are ready...do tell!

Until next time....happy reading!

WAT!: Kindred Spirits by Sarah Strohmeyer

Hi there, insatiable readers!

How are you this fine morning?

Bookishly happy I presume and perhaps looking for an upcoming book to add to your wish list?  I thought as much.  ^_^  In that case, I simply must tell you about a teaser I read last week...because really....

WAT!

The WAT! MEME stands for 'What A Tease!'.  It exists to showcase those samplers and book excerpts that you've read and wish to highlight to some degree on your site...yet you have not had the chance to read the entire book for a review....thus, the "tease" aspect.  Have you run into this problem as well?  Feel free to "borrow" this MEME and post away!

Now on to today's feature...

Kindred Spirits

by

Sarah Strohmeyer

Scheduled for release June 2011, this book falls in the genre of Women's Fiction.  Now that's not to say a man wouldn't enjoy reading it (fellas what say you?), but it was made for female readers and all their girlfriends to delve into the spirit of friendship, life long connections, and reminiscing.  Can I also say what a great cover that is?  The colors are warm and inviting...and from what I've read so far in the teaser, that's got to be the group of friends we're going to get to know within the pages.

Curious what it's all about?  Here's my brief take...

Lynne is at the end of her time by circumstance as much as by choice.  The threads of life are pulling her away from all she holds dear slowly and surely but to cut the string early means to leave behind family, and friends.  She loves her family through and through, reflecting on that love through pictures on the mantle but friends like these only come around once in a lifetime too.  Lucky for her they are here to stay through the good times and those that try even the strongest of ties.  Lynne, Beth, Carol, and Mary Kay...the gals that make up the Ladies Society for the Conservation of Martinis complete with a myriad of memories to fondly hold dear.  What adventures they must have shared...what secrets they carry still.

Final thoughts...what a tease!

Lucky for me, it won't be a tease for long (hehe).  It seems that the author is on Twitter and I happened to catch a tweet, or rather a retweet, from Dutton Books regarding the upcoming title and TADA...the rest is history.  *watches mailbox*  --insert surprised face--  *It arrived!*  Very curious to discover what secrets they may have (as all good friends do) and share in the life and times of these fabulous ladies.

So what have you been teased with of late?

Our wish lists are ready...do tell!

Until next time....happy reading!

WAT!: Sorrow's Knot by Erin Bow (WIP)

Hi there, insatiable readers!

It's Friday and only 22 more days until Christmas....oye!

Here's hoping you either have your shopping all done or are well on your way to it so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the holiday season.  Speaking of enjoyment, I simply must tell you about a teaser I read the other day...because really....

WAT!

Today's post marks only the second installment of this particular MEME but hey, I did say that its appearance would be sporadic.  For those that may have forgotten or are simply curious, the WAT! MEME stands for 'What A Tease!'.  It exists to showcase those samplers and book excerpts that you've read and wish to highlight to some degree on your site...yet you have not had the chance to read the entire book for a review....thus, the "tease" aspect.  Have you run into this problem as well?  Feel free to "borrow" this MEME and post away!  Now on to todays feature...

Sorrow's Knot

by

Erin Bow

Now before you go racing to the bookstore to pick up a copy, know this....it is still listed as a WIP (that's 'Work In Progress')!  I discovered the excerpt via a tweet and clicked out of curiosity...boy am I glad I did!  According to the information listed at her website, this will be a Young Adult novel set for release hopefully in early 2012 (Oh the horror, the agony of having to wait so long!) from Arthur A. Levine Books at Scholastic.  Curious what it's all about?  Here's my brief take...

Otter is the daughter of a rather powerful binder named Willow.  In their world, binders are those with power that help keep both their land and people safe from all the lurks beyond their borders through the magical bindings of the ward; for it's not simply crop eating deer that must be kept out but much darker and dangerous things that their magic is protecting them from.  Shadows, gants, slips...all names for various creatures with seemingly no mass that still occupy space with their voracious hunger and deadly desires.  A girl like Otter would be a feast to their famine should she ever find herself on the wrong side of the ward...good thing there will always be those around to keep watch and defend it...right?

For a sneak peek of your own, just click on over to her site...it's right there waiting for you along with a few other gems to discover.

Final thoughts...what a tease!

I will certainly be watching for more information on this title as time slowly creeps by...

Until next time....happy reading!

WAT!: Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.  It's a Saturday....I know, I know.  I don't usually post things beyond what the Roving Reader discovers, but today is different on many levels.  Why?  Well, for starters, this is NOT the only post you'll see today...so be prepared for that.  Second...it's the start of a new MEME (or at least my version of one in case there is one out their like it that I have not seen) that may not appear with any regularity on my own site but you are welcome to borrow if it suits your needs.  It's called...

WAT!

*ahem* which stands for....

What A Tease!

What's it all about?  Good question!  I'm introducing this MEME in order to showcase those samplers and book excerpts that you read and wish to highlight to some degree on your site...yet you have not had the chance to read the entire book for a review....thus, the "tease" aspect.  Have you run into this problem as well?  Feel free to "borrow" this MEME and post away!  Now, on to my first feature....

Bright Young Things

by

Anna Godbersen

So...this title doesn't officially come out until October 12th, 2010 (at least as of this post) and all I can say if WOW!  I was fortunate enough to obtain a sampler of the book from HarperTEEN on Twitter (THANKS!) thus allowing me access to the first 80 or some odd pages...which after reading, I passed along to a friend that was moving way way WAY out of town so the sampler now has a new home.  HOWEVER, the memory of the read remains strong.  How about a little inside peek?

Letty Larkspur and Cordelia Grey...two souls from a small town filled with a wanderlust to seek bigger and better things.  Their destination?  New York City...with its bright lights beckoning and an easy road to fortune and fame, how could they not desire it?  Breaking free of their pasts and pre-planned futures, they dream big and fight hard to get where they want to be...in the spotlight.  But wait!  Ms. Larkspur has been honest in her pursuit, but Ms. Grey....she has another agenda, no less noble in cause, but hidden nonetheless....and we all know how kindly we take to friends with secrets.  Cordelia Grey's secret?  It affects the lives of Astrid Donal, Darius Grey and Charlie Grey....to say the very least, but it's much too good to spoil here.  Let's just say with her spunk and drive she could either go very far...or get herself into A LOT of trouble.  As the last page of the sampler turns, she is at a turning point in her young life....just where it goes from here though is anybodies guess.

For your own sneak peek at this title, visit HarperTEEN online (or click here).

Grant it, it's not quite as long as the printed version I had, but it's still quite enough to draw you in.

Final thoughts...what a tease!

This title now resides firmly on my wish list.

Until next time...happy reading!