Rockstar Book Tours presents... HOLLOWPOX: THE HUNT FOR MORRIGAN CROW by Jessica Townsend - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

It's been a CRAZY busy day here on the site, but I'm thrilled to be hosting a spot on the HOLLOWPOX: THE HUNT FOR MORRIGAN CROW by Jessica Townsend blog tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my review and make sure to enter the giveaway before you go!

 

HOLLOWPOX: THE HUNT FOR MORRIGAN CROW (Nevermoor, #3)

by

Jessica Townsend

Pub. Date: October 27, 2020

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 

Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook

Pages: 560

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

The captivating and heart-pounding third book in the instant New York Times bestselling Nevermoor series, as heroine Morrigan battles a new evil.

Morrigan Crow and her friends have survived their first year as proud scholars of the elite Wundrous Society, helped bring down the nefarious Ghastly Market, and proven themselves loyal to Unit 919. Now Morrigan faces a new, exciting challenge: to master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her.

But a strange and frightening illness has taken hold of Nevermoor, turning infected Wunimals into mindless, vicious Unnimals on the hunt. As victims of the Hollowpox multiply, panic spreads. And with the city she loves in a state of fear, Morrigan quickly realizes it's up to her to find a cure for the Hollowpox, even if it will put her - and everyone in Nevermoor - in more danger than she ever imagined.

“Townsend...immerses her readers in a world that intermixes the magic of the Emerald City with Howl's pithiness, Percy Jackson's humor, Coraline's darkness, and perhaps a dash of the depravity of Katniss' District One. Fantasy fans will not be disappointed.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review.

 

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Grab the First 2 Books!

NEVERMOOR: THE TRIALS OF MORRIGAN CROW (Nevermoor, #1)  

WUNDERSMITH: THE CALLING OF MORRIGAN CROW (Nevermoor, #2)

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No lie, I enjoyed this book...but I think I would have been enraptured by it had I read the first two!

The Nevermoor world has always been on my reading radar, but I've just never have a chance to step into it.  My first entry was this book, the third in the series, and I can only liken it to the world of the infamous HP.  It IS it's own world with unique characters, creatures, places, and wunders that, in my opinion, the longer you immerse yourself in, the better you are (and your enjoyment of the story) is for it.  I loved all the curious "things" that seemed to have minds of their own.  I enjoyed learning about wunder and how it is called, harnassed (or not), wielded, and grown.  I felt like a member of the 919 crew, espite not have a knack of my own to tote with pride.  Jupiter was a hoot!  The unnimals were familiar, but the wunnimals were spectacular...even when things go very, VERY wrong!  Thing is, it's not just about the magic and the wunder, but the way preconceived notions can blind us to the truth, how prejudice can be dangerous, and how darkness never really dies, it just sort of slumbers.

So, step inside and experience the world of Nevermoor and see how you would fair in a fight with the Big Scaly creatures, or get a front row lesson in Distraction with hopefully humorous versus blood-letting results!  You certainly won't be sorry...but if you have a sec, I'd definitely backtrack to book one and two!

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About the author...

Jessica Townsend lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia, but has lived on and off in London for a few years. She was a copywriter for eight years, and in a previous role, was the editor of a children's wildlife magazine for Steve Irwin's Australia Zoo. She is the author of Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow, and Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow.

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Giveaway Details:

3 Winners will receive a finished copy of HOLLOWPOX: THE HUNT FOR MORRIGAN CROW, US Only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Special thanks to Rockstar Book Tours for the chance to bring this tour to you and to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the copy for review.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the series, the author, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the link provided above.  Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun...

Tour Schedule:

10/26/2020	Stuck in the Stacks	Review
10/26/2020	YABooksCentral	Excerpt
10/27/2020	The Bookwyrm's Den	Review
10/27/2020	minnesota_mailer	Review
10/28/2020	Nerdophiles	Review
10/28/2020	Nay's Pink Bookshelf	Review
10/29/2020	onemused	Review
10/29/2020	Do You Dog-ear?	Review
10/30/2020	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	Review
10/30/2020	Bri's Book Nook	Review

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Rockstar Book Tours presents... THE ALPHABET'S ALPHABET by Chris Harris - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

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Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers. 

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE ALPHABET'S ALPHABET by Chris Harris & Dan Santat blog tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my review below, make the rounds for the other sites participating in the tour, and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

THE ALPHABET'S ALPHABET

by

Chris Harris

Illustrated by

Dan Santat

Pub. Date: September 29, 2020

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 48

Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

 

For fans of P is for Pterodactyl comes this groundbreaking spin on the ABC's from an acclaimed, bestselling author and artist pairing!

Here's a totally twisted take on the alphabet that invites readers to look at it in a whole new way: An A is an H that just won't stand up right, a B is a D with its belt on too tight, and a Z is an L in a tug-of-war fight! Twenty-six letters, unique from each other -- and yet, every letter looks just like one another! Kind of like...one big family.

From two bestselling masters of wordplay and visual high jinks comes a mind-bending riddle of delightful doppelgängers and surprising disguises that reveal we're more alike than we may think. You'll never look at the alphabet the same way again!

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

This was an uber fun rhyming picture book that will not only help kiddos out with learning their ABCs in a fun new way, but also goes a long way in reminding us that at heart, where it really counts, we are really all the same.  We may look different at first glance, have different interests, likes, dislikes, beliefs, and attractions...but we all share one thing.  We all belong to the same race...the HUMAN race.  Our differences are something to be celebrated because that celebration lifts up another human being who deserves that recognition, who is worthy of that praise, that moment, that time in the spotlight, but in the end, it really elevates us all.  I love how this concept was illustrated so wonderfully throughout the story...as you can see above...with gorgeous full color displays and humor, but it just goes to connect the worded message visually so that it sticks even more.

All in all, a great read for the tykes, but also a great reminder for us all in these times, or any times really.

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About the author...

Chris Harris is the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Just No Good at Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups, illustrated by Lane Smith. He has been an executive producer for comedies including How I Met Your Mother, and a writer for The Late Show with David Letterman. His pieces have appeared in the New Yorker, Esquire, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and on NPR. He lives in Los Angeles. 

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About the illustrator...

Dan Santat is the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Timesbestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, After the Fall, and Drawn Together, as well as the illustrator of many other picture books, including Crankenstein by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets. His website is dantat.com.

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

3 winners will receive a Finished Copy of THE ALPHABET'S ALPHABET

(US Only)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

 Special thanks to Rockstar Book Tours and Little, Brown Books for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as the copy for review.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, the publisher, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  Be sure to check out the rest of the tour going on now for more bookish fun...

Tour Schedule

Week One:

9/21/2020	Little Red Reads	Spotlight
9/22/2020	Two Chicks on Books	Spotlight
9/23/2020	YA Book Nerd	Review
9/24/2020	Word Spelunking	Review
9/25/2020	Jazzy Book Reviews	Review

 Week Two:

9/28/2020	Novel Novice	Review
9/29/2020	onemused	Review
9/30/2020	The Phantom Paragrapher	Review
10/1/2020	Bookroomreviews	Review
10/2/2020	YA Books Central	Spotlight

 Week Three:

10/5/2020	Rajiv's Reviews	Review
10/6/2020	She Just Loves Books	Review
10/7/2020	Gimme The Scoop Reviews	Review
10/8/2020	Do You Dog-ear?	Review
10/9/2020	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	Review

 Week Four:

10/12/2020	Reese's Reviews	Review
10/13/2020	The Pages In-Between	Review
10/14/2020	Fictitiouswonderland	Review
10/15/2020	Oh Hey! Books	Review
10/16/2020	Jotted by Jena	Review

 Week Five:

10/19/2020	fictitious.fox	Review
10/20/2020	Jaime's World	Spotlight
10/21/2020	Twirling Book Princess	Spotlight
10/22/2020	Lifestyle of Me	Review
10/23/2020	BookHounds Ya	Review

 Week Six:

10/26/2020

two points of interest

Review

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!

Rockstar Book Tours presents... A DOLLY FOR CHRISTMAS by Kimberly Schlapman - REVIEW + GIVEAWAY!

Hi there!

Welcome back to Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers.

So, we all know 2020 has been anything but a road paved in gold, so whereas I'm usually the one whining about the holidays getting all mixed up, this year...ANYTHING GOES!  With that in mind, I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the A DOLLY FOR CHRISTMAS by Kimberly Schlapman blog tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Read all about the book, check out my review, and before you go, make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

A DOLLY FOR CHRISTMAS

by

Kimberly Schlapman

Illustrated by

Morgan Huff

Pub. Date: October 6, 2020

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 40

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

From the founding member of Grammy Award-winning country music band Little Big Town, discover the heartwarming true story of a family's Christmas miracle. Cover includes sparkly Christmas glitter!

All Daisy wants for Christmas is a little brother or sister. Her parents have tried everything to make her dream come true, but nothing is working. So Daisy takes matters into her own hands, praying every day and writing a letter to Santa Claus about her one and only wish.

Daisy's parents are touched by her strong belief and grateful for her help, but as they explain, sometimes you have to wait. God will give you the perfect gift when the time is right.

In this heartwarming holiday tale, Kimberly Schlapman shares the true story of the Christmas when her family became whole.

 

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Daisy is a very special child.  You see, there's only one thing she wants for Christmas and it's the same thing that her parents have been trying really hard for for quite some time.  Is it a bike?  No.  Is it a pony?  Don't think so.  Is it the latest video gaming system, newest electronic device, or high dollar item being hocked on the commercial you are currently ignoring on the television?  Nope, certainly not.  No...what Daisy wants most is a baby brother or sister.  Thing is, her parents have tried traditional means, and medicinal methods, but nothing has worked thus far. The only thing left is a miracle...and perhaps with a little nudge from a heartfelt little girl's wish, it just might come true.

The illustrations are gorgeous.  The story is heartfelt.  The feelings come through loud and clear from page to page as the family struggles with their circumstances, and try to find hope in what seems like a lost cause.  I loved little Daisy and her pure desire for a lifelong companion, a friend, a sibling that she would be able to help take care of and would grow in her heart as they grew hand in hand.  She was a sweetheart and would never give up, just like her adoring parents.  To add the cherry on top of this already desirable story sundae...finding out this charming tale was based on a true story, just added that little something extra to the magic within.

So experience Christmas through a child's eyes, filled with hope, wonder, and magic...but not for something that comes from a store....but rather something that comes from the heart.

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About the author...

Kimberly Schlapman is a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band Little Big Town. She is also the author of Oh Gussie!: Cooking and Visiting in Kimberly's Southern Kitchen, and hosted the cooking show Kimberly Simply Southern. A Dolly for Christmas is her debut children's book.

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About the illustrator...

Morgan Huff has been creating art ever since she could hold a pencil. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a focus in illustration, and she finds inspiration in nature, animals, and the joy of simple yet beautiful moments. She invites you to find her online at morgansketch.com.

Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads

 

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3 winners will receive a finished copy of A DOLLY FOR CHRISTMAS

(US Only)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Special thanks to the Rockstar Book Tours team for the chance to bring this tour to you as well as the ebook for review.  (THANKS!)  For more information on this title, the author, the illustrator, this tour, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above.  This title is available now, so be on the lookout for it on a virtual shelf or bookstore near you.  Be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun...

Tour Schedule:

10/5/2020	YABooksCentral	Excerpt
10/5/2020	The Momma Spot	Review
10/6/2020	Bookhounds YA	Excerpt
10/6/2020	Nerdophiles	Review
10/7/2020	Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers	Review
10/7/2020	Gimme The Scoop Reviews	Review
10/8/2020	Simply Daniel Radcliffe	Review
10/8/2020	Little Red Reads	Review
10/9/2020	minnesota_mailer	Review
10/9/2020	Fictitious.fox	Review

Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!