Book Review: The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket

The Bad Beginning
A Series of Unfortunate Events

by Lemony Snicket

Published: September 30, 1999

Publisher: Scholastic, Inc

Age Demographic: Middle Grade Mystery 

Pages: 176

Dear Reader,

I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune.

In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast.

It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing.

With all due respect,

Lemony Snicket

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(Note: I have purchased my own Kindle copy of this book and am sharing my honest opinion in this review.)

The Bad Beginning is a cleverly written and fun read for anyone who enjoys middle grade books. I'm really starting to finally understand the appeal of reading them. I honestly can't believe I haven't already read this series in its entirety already, because it's right up my street. 

Whimsical and full of mystery, these characters are wonderfully developed and interesting. Snickett pens an extraordinarily wonderful and uniquely entertaining story revolving around three young children who become orphans after their parents die in an unfortunate house fire and they are sent to live with a distant relative until they are of age. The use of mature words and the interesting way that Snickett gives their meaning, flows wonderfully well with the voice he uses to tell the story. I had thought at first that it might annoy me if it were to continue on throughout the book, but it actually didn't. It's smart, fun, and intelligent in a very captivating and clever way. This book reads as if the author himself is talking directly to you, which gives it more of a personal feel and was something that I came to truly enjoy quite a bit. 

There's this dark and creepy, unfortunate gloom to the atmosphere that manages to put a chill in your bones. Unquestionable things happen in this book, abominable things that would turn anyone's stomach most especially Count Olaf's intentions where Violet is concerned. The kicker for me is that there is so much dry humor injected into this tale of woe and sorrow, that it truly is a series of unfortunate events, that have become far too clever for its own good. I will definitely be continuing on with the series to see what happens next, as far as the Baudelaire children are concerned.

The Bad Beginning is a wonderful start to a very incredibly fun, entertaining, and captivating middle grade series that I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys them.  

About Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket

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Lemony Snicket had an unusual education and a perplexing youth and now endures a despondent adulthood. His previous published works include the thirteen volumes in A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Composer is Dead, and 13 Words. His new series is All The Wrong Questions. 

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A seductive YA debut from award-winning middle grade author Kimberley Griffiths Little. 

Forbidden transports readers back in time to the deadly deserts and sweltering heat of Ancient Mesopotamia for a tale of danger, duty, and forbidden love. Jayden is on the brink of womanhood and betrothed to her tribe’s prince, cold-hearted Horeb. But when tragedy strikes, Jayden meets Kadesh, a mysterious visitor from the south who makes Jayden doubt everything she knows. 

Torn between loyalty to her tribe and the chance to escape her fate, Jayden must make a choice that will change her life forever.

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About Forbidden: In the unforgiving Mesopotamian desert where Jayden’s tribe lives, betrothal celebrations abound, and tonight it is Jayden’s turn to be honored. But while this union with Horeb, the son of her tribe’s leader, will bring a life of riches and restore her family’s position within the tribe, it will come at the price of Jayden’s heart.

Then a shadowy boy from the Southern Lands appears. Handsome and mysterious, Kadesh fills Jayden’s heart with a passion she never knew possible. But with Horeb’s increasingly violent threats haunting Jayden’s every move, she knows she must find a way to escape—or die trying.

With a forbidden romance blossoming in her heart and her family’s survival on the line, Jayden must embark on a deadly journey to save the ones she loves—and find a true love for herself.

Set against the brilliant backdrop of the sprawling desert, the story of Jayden and Kadesh will leave readers absolutely breathless as they defy the odds and risk it all to be together.

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About Kimberley: Award-winning author Kimberley Griffiths Little was born in San Francisco, but now lives in New Mexico on the banks of the Rio Grande with her husband and their three sons. Her middle-grade novels, When the Butterflies Came, The Last Snake Runner, The Healing Spell, and Circle of Secrets, have been praised as “fast-paced and dramatic,” with “beautifully realized settings.” Kimberley adores anything old and musty with a secret story to tell. She’s stayed in the haunted tower room at Borthwick Castle in Scotland; sailed the Seine in Paris; ridden a camel in Petra, Jordan; shopped the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul; and spent the night in an old Communist hotel in Bulgaria. You can visit her online at www.kimberleygriffithslittle.com.

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Book Review: The Iron Trial (Magesterium #1) by Cassandra Clare and Holly Black

The Iron Trail
Cassandra Clare & Holly Black

The Iron Trial

Magesterium #1

Cassandra Clare & Holly Black

Published: September 9, 2014

Publisher: Double Day Children's Book

Age Demographic: Middle Grade

Pages: 295

From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a riveting new series that defies what you think you know about the world of magic.

From two bestselling superstars, a dazzling and magical middle-grade collaboration centering on the students of the Magisterium, an academy for those with a propensity toward magic. In this first book, a new student comes to the Magisterium against his will -- is it because he is destined to be a powerful magician, or is the truth more twisted than that? It's a journey that will thrill you, surprise you, and make you wonder about the clear-cut distinction usually made between good and evil.

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The fantasy world of magic has been around for ages within the history of fiction and it's no surprise that both Cassandra Clare and Holly Black, have managed to written about it so wonderfully in their first collaboration together, The Iron Trial . The moment when I first discovered they were teaming up to write a novel together, I was immediately excited and intrigued. These are two of my favorite author's who are always on my auto-buy list and even though I don't usually read much Middle Grade fiction at all, I was definitely excited to get my hands on a copy of this for sure. I knew without a doubt that it would be an amazing story full of twists, turns, magic, and fantasy lore that I would fall in love with. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint in the least little bit. 

I love how they took this magical world that they created, which did have Harry Potter-esque similarities, and created their own wonderfully unique and original spin on things. The idea of a magical school being recognized for the good the magic does in the world, as simply turned on its head and spun in a different direction, as the idea that maybe that isn't the case after all was highlighted as well. I loved this book for so many reasons, that it's completely unreal. Questions were raised, twists and turns happened, an ending that you weren't expecting happened, and so much more. One of the things that appealed to me the most, was the fact that the characters in this book were written in such a realistic way. They were described one way in the synopsis and you get the sense that they are going to be that and much much more, but when you start getting lost within the pages of The Iron Trial , you start to see that they are just regular twelve year old's dealing with normal things and then they have magic school on top of that. Their actions, the way they handle things, the insecurities, everything about them was like any twelve year old would be and that was definitely a breath of fresh air. 

Callum was ever bit as mischievous and insecure, as any twelve year old boy his age would be. He lacked the tact that an older boy would have and he was more rash in his anger than I would have imagined him to be. Still, though, it worked so wonderfully well for his character, in the fact that he was able to come off looking and acting his age. You can look at this book in the sense that it's a story about a kid who was told all of his life that mages are dangerous and will do dangerous things to you if they get a hold of you, and that if you end having to take the test to get into the magic school that you potentially might have to attend, you better fail the test. At least this is the way that Cassandra Clare has described this character to be and I can see why she would, because that's exactly how I ended up feeling about him and his story this book had to tell. So the next question that naturally follows, is what happens when failing doesn't help to save him after all?

For me, that's such an interesting concept, that I couldn't help but jump on board with it and gobble it up, to see what would happen next. 

All of the characters, including Call's friends Tamra and Aaron were so full of intriguing depth, that lent themselves very well to the story at hand. Charming and full of charisma, these characters were so much fun to get to know and the world of magic they found themselves in, the missions they took, were so amazing to experience with them. Watching them grow and evolve into a more mature twelve year old, was fantastic and I loved every single minute of it.

The world building was just as enjoyable as the characters and the plot of the book, though there were questions that were raised that I would have liked to have been answered, I'm hoping that the second book in this four book series is going to help to explain that. The handpicked groups of children from the different masters, helped to make the concept of magic school a little more original and unique. It definitely worked in Cassandra and Holly's favor, which made me love this book even more. Wonderfully developed and executed well, the plot of this novel was something else to read about. I had so many questions, very minor frustrations, and I never really saw the ending coming at all. This is something that definitely makes me want to pick up the next book in this series.

While there are things that I didn't quite understand about the ending, I am hoping the second book will explain that as well and help me to better understand it. This is just a first book in a series that I feel I am sure to fall in love with and will definitely end up on my auto-buy list, because the twists and swerves this book takes you are just as surprising as what you thought was going to happen next, was the exact opposite and sometimes you missed the mark completely. This is what I call a fantastic read with a lot of action, suspense, lots of surprises, and wonderful characters in store for you. I would definitely recommend this book to you, if you're the type of readers who enjoy fantasy books with endearing characters, interesting missions, and a little bit of mischief. The characters are real, the plot is a lot of fun, and the magic definitely makes the book worth reading.

Cassandra Clare

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Cassandra Clare was born overseas and spent her early years traveling around the world with her family and several trunks of fantasy books. Cassandra worked for several years as an entertainment journalist for the Hollywood Reporter before turning her attention to fiction. She is the author of City of Bones, the first book in the Mortal Instruments trilogy and a New York Times bestseller. Cassandra lives with her fiance and their two cats in Massachusetts.

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Holly Black

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Holly Black is a best-selling author of contemporary fantasy novels for kids, teens, and adults. She is the author of the Modern Faerie Tale series (Tithe, Valiant, and Ironside), The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), and The Good Neighbors graphic novels (with Ted Naifeh) The Poison Eaters and Other Stories, a collection of short fiction, and The Curse Worker series (White Cat, Red Glove, and Black Heart). She is also the co-editor of three anthologies, Geektastic (with Cecil Castellucci), Zombies vs. Unicorns (with Justine Larbalestier), and Welcome to Bordertown (with Ellen Kushner). Her most recent works are the middle grade novel, Doll Bones, and the dark fantasy stand-alone, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown.

She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Theo, in a house with a secret library.

Heirs of Prophecy
by Michael A. Rothman
Publisher: M&S Publishing, L.L.C.
Publication Date: April 3, 2012
Pages: 380
Age Demographic: MG/YA Fantasy
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The Riverton family had been enjoying a simple summer vacation when, through a fluke of nature, they found themselves in a strange new land.

The Riverton brothers quickly realize that in this world, they have gained unusual powers. Powers that their parents fear will attract the attention of Azazel himself - the merciless wizard who brutally controls this world.

The two brothers soon learn that an ancient prophecy has finally been initiated by their arrival in Trimoria. As the heirs of this prophecy, they are destined to lead the armies of men, dwarves, elves, and even a misfit ogre against the prophesied demon horde.

Only one thing stands in their way.

The evil wizard who has learned of their presence, and has sent assassins to wipe them from existence.

* Summary taken from Goodreads.

❝My Thoughts❞

Heirs of Prophecy is thrilling magical fantasy land of fun and excitement. Michael Rothman holds nothing back, as he brings an incredibly interesting and adventure filled novel sure to whisk anyone away on a whirlwind ride of originality, mystery, and supsense. It's fun filled fascination all the way around, from the unexpected sidetrip to Trimoria, to unique ways of the land and its habitants, to the strange powers that each of the Riverton family members gain. In many ways, those who enjoyed the Harry Potter series and The Unwanted's series, will surely fall in love with this one, as it sparkles to life with so much bright vivid imagination that readers will be left craving more of this unique story with it's own twists and turns of dangerous peril and magical trials.

Heirs of Prophecy is a wonderfully written plot driven novel, with a few unexpected twists and turns along the way. It's virtually a thrill-ride for those seeking adventure, prophecies set into motion, merciless wizard's, and the good versus evil. It's almost as if Michael Rothman wrote this novel in such a way that it would mean a return to innocence in a way. This is part of what makes this book such a delightful and fun read, almost whimsical in a sense. The conflict is almost palpable and intense as any great epic battle between good and evil, that's brewing. This helps to heighten the suspense to a degree and give the story being told a little more depth and layers.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys fantasy novels and longs to return to their innocence, once again. It's just an epic filled adventure that ends on one crazy cliffhanger that is sure to have readers hanging onto the edge of their seats, waiting for the next book in the series. It's incredibly easy to devour and so much fun to read.

Guest Post: Dream Casting the Characters
by Michael A. Rothman

If these books were to ever be made into a television series or movie, who would you choose to portray the main characters and why.

I’ll freely admit that I am terrible with names, and worse with today’s actors and actresses. So before I responded, I consulted with some experts.

I talked to my wife and kids, the ones who I admittedly modeled the main Riverton characters against at least in spirit. They seemed to have some opinions about who would play their characters, where I might otherwise be horribly wishy-washy.

These choices were largely based on the general “look” of the actor or actress as well as exhibited personalities that the actor has portrayed in the past.

Jared Riverton (patriarch of the Rivertons) – Brendan Fraser
Aubrey Riverton (matriarch of the Rivertons) – Sandra Bullock

Ryan Riverton (oldest of the Riverton children) - Daniel Radcliffe (of Harry Potter fame), or possibly Zac Efron.
Aaron Riverton (younger of the Riverton brothers) – Jamie Bell, Taylor Lautner, or possibly Elijah Wood.

Sloane Lancaster (a love interest of one of the Riverton boys and main character) – Saoirse Ronan.
Arabelle (a love interest of one of the Riverton boys, and a main character in the prequel novel to be released later this year) – Anna Kendrick.

Dominic Sweeney (someone who shows up in HEIRS, but becomes a much more prominent role in TOOLS OF PROPHECY) – Robert Pattinson (played Cedric Diggory, and more recently Edward Cullen in the ‘Twilight’ saga).

Labri (An elf who has a major role in TOOLS OF PROPHECY) – Emma Watson
Ellisandrea – (The Elf Queen / a villain in the first two books) – Angelina Jolie.

So needless to say, despite the author not having too much a strong opinion about casting of characters in the book, some of my family which strongly influenced the material definitely had opinions on such things. J

Now that the names have been put down, and I can see the faces, I am wondering when those movie studios will start their casting calls. Okay...one thing at a time. ;-)

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The TOOLS OF PROPHECY is the second volume in an epic saga which describes a prophecy that has placed the Riverton brothers in the lead roles of a struggle to save their world from being overrun by unspeakable horrors. This destiny requires that they face off with the demons that nearly destroyed their world over five centuries ago.

In the first book, the population of wizards had been practically eradicated by the former tyrant. The Rivertons are now charged with creating an Academy of Magic, recruiting qualified students, and furthering their own training with secrets that have long been held by the reclusive elves.

Despite their youth, a mysterious spirit has engaged them in an epic struggle to gain mastery of their newfound skills, help raise and train two armies, and stay alive long enough for their final showdown with destiny.

The only things that stand in their way are the assassins hired to destroy them and the Demon Lord’s minion who holds a personal grudge and intends to witness the young boys’ deaths.

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You can do so by visiting my Amazon Store and adding them to your shopping cart. While you're there, feel free to look around, you might find something else that entices your appetite. I hope you enjoyed reading my review of Heirs of Prophecy and the Dream Casting the Characters guest post that Michael Rothman was awesome enough to share. If you haven't read it yet, feel free to pick up a copy for yourself or even one for someone else, if you think they'll like it. It's wonderful fun of adventure chalked full of fantasy, magic, and intrigue.

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I am an Army brat and the first person in my family to be born in the United States. This heavily influenced my youth by instilling a love of reading and a burning curiosity about the world and all of the things within it. As an adult, my love of travel allowed me to explore many unimaginable locations. I participated in many adventures and documented them in what will be a series of books, the first of which you have just read.

Some might put these books in the Fantasy genre, and I never had issues with this label. After all, the adventures were, without any doubt in my mind, fantastic. I simply quibble with the label of "Fiction" that some might put on these tales. These tales should be viewed as historical records, more along the lines of a documentary.

I've learned one thing over the years. Magic is real. Keep exploring, and you too will find your magic.

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Monday, July 16th -  Mundie Kids
Tuesday, July 17th -  Owl for YA
Wednesday, July 18th - Chapter by Chapter
Thursday, July 19th - Book and A Latte
Friday, July 20th -  Sweeping Me

Monday, July 23rd - Reading in the Corner
Tuesday, July 24th - Soul Unsung 
Wednesday, July 25th - Proud Booknerd
Thursday, July 26th - Bitter Sweet Enchantement 

Monday, July 30th - My Reading Room 
Tuesday, July 31st - Book Brats 
Wednesday, August 1st - Paranormal Indulgenlence 
Thursday, August 2nd - Mandy Kay Reads
Friday, August 3rd - Snowdropdreams

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Guest Post: Review & Giveaway for The Girls' Guide To Ghost Hunting by Stacey Graham

Today, I am happy to welcoming Stacey Graham to the blog today. She'll be sharing with you some tips and tricks and all the insights into "ghost hunting" from her newest middle grade novel, The Girls' Guide To Ghost Hunting, which was A LOT of fun to read!

The Girls' Guide To Ghost Hunting
by Stacey Graham
Publisher: Soucebooks Jabberwocky
Publication Date: May 1, 2012
Pages: 192
Age Demographic: Young Adult
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What was that noise? The cat? The wind?

Little brother stealing a peek at your diary?

Or is it a ghost?

The Girls' Ghost Hunting Guide will help you identify the creepy crawlers from the spooky spirits, the howling winds fromt he haunting phantoms. And with this guide you can learn from real experts how to investigate and contact your very own ghosts!

Everything a girl needs for a night full of fun, including:

• Spooky urban legends to set the mood
• Must-have stuff for your ghost hunting kit
• Pointers for leading the best-ever ghost hunt
• Tips for writing your own ghost
• With fun quizzes, games, recipes, and more!

So gather your friends if they are brave enough, grab a flashlight, and go investigate!

* Summary taken from Goodreads.

❝My Thoughts❞

Everyone, young or old, loves ghost stories, spooky legends, and things that go bump in the night. The Girls' Guide To Ghost Hunting is chalk full of creepy fun, like haunted objects, the history of ghosts and spirits, cool investigation tips for hunting and tracking ghosts and their activity, lots of fun activities to liven things up, and so much more! It's a ghostly entertaining book that covers all things supernatural in such a lively and entertaining way that will definitely keep readers engaged and captivated as they flip through the pages. There are even some spook-tac-ular snackish recipies that are sure to be delicious. What fan of paranormal activities wouldn't enjoy this book?

Urban legends have always been my favorite thing, when it comes to the scary fun stuff. You know, the stories that are usually told while sitting around campfire's meant to scare the boogiedy out of you. Stacey Graham did a wonderful job of intertwining them throughout the book at the ends of every chapter, to give it that overall erie feel that would cause thrills and chills. The history was rich and interesting without being too clinical and stuffy and there was some super fantastic insider information too.

There's just so many things that make this book a lot of fun for younger girls, while still being cute and enjoyable enough for to slightly appeal to older ones as well. I would definitely recommend this book to any middle grader who enjoys the paranormal and striking out on their own to hunt a ghost or get in touch with the other side.

Guest Post: Phantom Party
Packet & Event Guide
by Stacey Graham

We can all get a little chill at things that go bump in the night. Maybe you hear a racket in the basement. Or perhaps you saw some movement from the corner of your eye. Professional ghost hunter Stacey Graham shows you the tips of the trade—no expensive equipment needed!

Throwing a Phantom Party is a great way to learn a few fun tips about ghost hunting to see if it’s a ghost or a gopher. Learn the different types of ghosts, how to tell a ghost story with your friends, and chat with the Other Side with the Ghost on a Rope game while munching on Bloody Muddy Ghost Cookies. Turn on that mood music and get ready to boo-gie!

Have fun, stay safe, and remember to keep an open mind (but not so open that your brain falls out!)

Download Phantom Party Packet & Event Guide Here!!!

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STACEY GRAHAM

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Stacey Graham has spent a good part of the last twenty years sitting in dark attics waiting to poke the paranormal and see if it giggles. When not wrestling ghosties, she enjoys reading Jane Austen and writing zombie poetry, humor, and ghost stories. She has been known to feed small armies of Girl Scouts with her granola recipes and is terrified of mice.

She lives on the tippy top of a mountain outside of Washington, D.C. with her husband and five daughters.

Author information taken from her Goodreads.

{ This book was provided by Soucebooks Fire, in exchange for an honest review which I have provided. No money exchanged hands, as I review books for fun simply because I love to read and share my thoughts on them with other's. I am not interested in receiving any monetary gain at all for my thoughts.}

Book Review: 2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook by Christy Dorrity

2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook by Christy Dorrity
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2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook
Author: Christy Dorrity
Publisher: Dorrity Publications
Published: May 1, 2012

The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook is a community project from some of the blogosphere's best book bloggers in a simple, easy to read format. The cookbook combines a love of reading and dining to help you find books you'll devour and recipes you can't put down.

You’ll love The Book Blogger’s Cookbook because…

The Book Blogger’s Cookbook has 50 different book reviewers from every corner of the blogosphere. It bridges the gap between author and reader—putting you in touch with book reviewers who can separate the 5 star books from the mediocre.

The Book Blogger’s Cookbook showcases great reads and provides an interactive experience with links to author and book reviewer websites. The cookbook is created for those who like to experience what they read long after they’ve closed the book.

The Book Blogger’s Cookbook tells why each recipe complements its companion book. Recipes and books combine to make the reading experience satisfying and entertaining.

Summary taken from: Amazon.

My Thoughts

The 2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook is a delicious little book that you definitely want to check out. It has good food, good laughs, good books, and fabulous highlights. The recipies are inspiried by each of the twenty-two books you'll find within the pages. Most of them are incredibly yummy and a lot of fun and very easy to make. There's definitely a few mouth-watering delacasies in there.

It's a delicious variety of books, amazing bloggers with a voice of their own, and incredibly amazing good eats. Anyone who enjoys love of reading paired with cooking, will find this book to be a smashing success. I would definitely recommend it, because it brings a whole new deminsion to book blogging, reading, and enjoying good food.

The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook is available for a reduced price of .99 cents, right now and there is an awesome giveaway going on across the blog tour. Every person who comments on one of the blogs during the tour will be entered to win a grand prize: a copy of every book featured in The 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbook (22 in all, over $200 value).

To check more stops on the tour, visit 2012 Book Bloggers Cookbook Launch Tour and also Christy Dorrity's blog.