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Updated Review Policy

31 December 2011 Jackie 1

It’s a new year and I’ve been thinking it’s time to implement a few changes.  One big change is to the review policy.  It still amazes me whenever I’m offered novels for review.  That was never the goal when I first started Literary Escapism, but I’m not going to complain […]

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I’m Geekin’ Out!

30 December 2011 Jackie 2

Remember back in November, when I said I was donating a couple bags of books for the Child’s Play Charity Auction?  Check out what the hubby found! Giant Fire Breathing Robot caught a picture of them at the auction and there they are.  And there’s even bids on them.  If […]

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Casey’s Literary Rants

28 December 2011 Casey 5

In which I rant about the highly embarrassing story of how I almost met Sherrilyn Kenyon Ah December. That wonderful time of year where everyone can just lounge around, with our feet propped up in front of a crackling fire, eating delicious bonbons while an even more delicious man is […]

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That Thing at the Zoo by James R. Tuck

27 December 2011 Nikki R 5

After the string of not so great books I’ve had, I was afraid That Thing at the Zoo by James Tuck would be another to add to my give away pile.  I’m happy to announce, I was wrong about the book and it will be joining my expanding library. Right […]

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New & Updated Release Dates

26 December 2011 Jackie 0

The New Releases page was updated at the beginning of the month, but of course I’ve found even more to add as I was going through and updating all the unknowns of 2012. These will be included in the next update I do at the end of the month. For […]

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Contest: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

25 December 2011 Jackie 20

Happy Holidays everyone! On Tuesday, Penguin will be releasing Deborah Harkness’ debut fantasy, A Discovery of Witches in paperback for the first time. To celebrate, Literary Escapism has a copy to giveaway thanks to the wonderful people at Penguin. A richly inventive novel about a centuries-old vampire, a spellbound witch, […]

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Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer

25 December 2011 Casey 0

Usually, when I can’t finish reading a book, it’s because I’m too annoyed with the heroine. That wasn’t the case with Devil’s Kiss by Zoe Archer. I actually really liked Zora, it was everything else (the hero, the secondary characters, the writing style) that I couldn’t stand and ultimately the […]

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Sunday Surprise!

25 December 2011 Jackie 0

Tempest by Julie Cross Jackson thought he had all the time in the world with Holly. Until time took him away from her . . . Nineteen-year-old Jackson Meyer is a normal guy . . . who just happens to be able to travel through time. It’s all just harmless […]

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Black Friday Contest: Magic on the Line by Devon Monk

24 December 2011 Jackie 26

What is a Black Friday without a few gifts and surprises? Devon Monk wanted to be here, but due to deadlines (and we totally want more stories, right?), she was unable to participate. However, she’s sent along this fabulous beauty instead: Magic on the Line. We are giving away 2 […]