Time Machines Repaired While-U-Wait
K. A. Bedford

EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing, 2008

For "Time Machines Repaired While-U-Wait" specialist, Aloysius "Spider" Webb, time travel has lost its luster. Working as a senior time machine repair technician, Spider has seen it all - past, present and future. Wanting more out of life, Spider hates time travel and everything that goes with it_after all, time travel cost him his job as a top investigating police officer. Fixing time ...
  
  











  



  
Break of Dawn (Vampire Babylon)1 review
Chris Marie Green

Ace Trade, 2008

powerful urban fantasy

Deep below the paved streets of Los Angeles lies the lair of master vampire Beneditke. There they wait living the life of luxury while biding time before coming above ground as performers as they were in a previous life thanks to plastic surgery helping them modify their appearances. Eva, once ...
  
  











  



  
Storm Born (Dark Swan, Book 1)32 reviews
Richelle Mead

Zebra, 2008

The Best of Both Worlds!

+ Good enough that I want to read the next one
+ Awesome!

I loved this book & read it in one night. It had everything: just enough magic action, passion, emotion, humor... I liked the heroine's character: not too tough, too funny or overdone. I really liked the story between the two worlds & the characters in them. And yes, Kiyo & Dorian are both hot in ...
  
  











  



  
Nation65 reviews
Terry Pratchett

HarperCollins, 2008

While certainly appealing to his legions of existing devotees, NATION should help broaden Pratchett's fan base significantly

+ Does Not Disappoint!
+ Terry Pratchett...a small god
+ wonderful
+ Nation
  
  











  



  
Party Across America: 101 of the Greatest Festivals, Sporting Events, and Celebrations in the U.S.2 reviews
Michael Guerriero

Adams Media, 2008

it's the PARTY version of 1000 Places to See Before You Die!!

+ Party book fan!! Best book!

Got an early release copy and this is awesome! It tells you every single detail you need to go to the 101 greatest annual celebrations in the U.S. It makes a perfect gift and is at a great price. I can't believe the research that this author put into this book!
  
  











  



  
Better Off Undead1 review

DAW, 2008

lighthearted gallows humor

This eighteen new story anthology focuses on a variety of different "Undead" species and not just vampires as mummies, fossils, ghosts, and other supernatural creatures. The collection is divided into four major categories: Afterlife, Spirit, Flesh and Undead. Each section contains at least four ...
  
  











  



  
Ender in Exile (Ender)9 reviews
Orson Scott Card

Tor Books, 2008

Intent vs. Consequences!

+ Good segway into Speaker for the Dead
+ A sensational adventure that is bound to please those who make the choice to crack its spine
+ good read
+ Ender Fan!
  
  











  



  
Gale Force (Weather Warden, Book 7)18 reviews
Rachel Caine

Roc, 2008

One of the best....

+ Really deserves 3.5

I have read every book in this series and am constantly checking Amazon for anything new, and pre-order as soon as I can. This series is really different and requires a little more imagination on the reads part - but it's worth the extra brain cells. Read them - read them all.
  
  











  



  
Almost Green: How I Saved 1/6th of a Billionth of the Planet2 reviews
James Glave

Skyhorse Publishing, 2008

Provocative, educational and very entertaining

+ Smart and Irreverent

A determined, idealistic young man attempts to put his green commitment to the test as he moves his dream eco-office-shed/guest quarters from talk to reality. An amusing, self-depreciating navigation through a multitude of challenges 21st century life throws in our way as we attempt to put our ...
  
  











  



  
Succubus Dreams (Georgina Kincaid, Book 3)18 reviews
Richelle Mead

Kensington, 2008

It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. -J.K.Rowling

+ Fantastic!!
+ Turning a corner in a good way
+ absolutely worth it
+ Another excellent Georgina book
  
  











  



  
A Race Like No Other: 26.2 Miles Through the Streets of New York3 reviews
Liz Robbins

Harper, 2008

EVERYONE'S A WINNER

+ History, story telling and marathon guidebook all in one!

I loved this book! Liz Robbins' narrative chronicles the 2007 NYC Marathon with fact and anecdote filled chapters for each mile as the runners travel through all five boroughs of NYC and over the finish line; she does indeed manages to transport you inside the race and capture the sprit of the ...
  
  











  



  
Pure Blood (Nocturne City, Book 2)5 reviews
Caitlin Kittredge

St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2008

Caitin Kittredge is a talent on the rise!

+ Blown away!!!!
+ 3 1/2 stars
+ Part 2 of the Nocturne City-series
+ Chock full of surprises!
  
  











  



  
Hands of Flame (The Negotiator, Book 3)10 reviews
C.E. Murphy

Luna, 2008

Nice end to the trilogy

+ Good read
+ Hands of Flame
+ Even better than her 'Shaman' series
  
  











  



  
Wolfsbane and Mistletoe11 reviews

Ace Hardcover, 2008

Nothing Says Christmas Like Lycanthropy

+ Awesome
+ Happy Hair Raising Howl-idays
+ Fifteen Twisted and Funny Tails
  
  











  



  
Blood Lite: An Anthology of Humorous Horror Stories Presented by the Horror Writers Association11 reviews
Jim Butcher, Charlaine Harris, ...

Pocket, 2008

The Ungrateful Dead

I bought this book solely for the Kelley Armstrong story. Regardless of which woman of the otherworld narrated it, I would have bought it. Lucky for me, it was my favorite woman of the otherworld, Jaime Vegas. I've enver been disappointed by anything of Kelley's. There is always humor, though most ...
  
  











  



  
Fools' Experiments1 review
Edward M. Lerner

Tor Books, 2008

exciting cautionary science fiction

Virtual reality researcher Doug Carey works on programs to improve bio-mechanics ever since the accident occurred. He misses his beloved spouse Holly who died in an accident that cost him metaphysically his heart and physically his right arm. He diligently plays racquetball in an attempt to train ...
  
  











  



  
Magic to the Bone9 reviews
Devon Monk

Roc, 2008

A wonderful first novel!

+ Excellent
+ Couldn't put it down!

A recommendation by Nina Kiriki Hoffman on the back cover prompted me to pick up this debut novel of urban fantasy. It was very refreshing to see the concept of magic presented in a new, and in many ways more logical, form. Nothing is free in this world including the use of magic. The greater ...
  
  











  



  
Red4 reviews
Jordan Summers

Tor Paranormal Romance, 2008

Dark, compelling paranormal romance

+ Red Hot
+ powerful paranormal romantic police procedural
+ Gritty new werewolf series
  
  











  



  
Going Under (Quantum Gravity, Book 3)1 review
Justina Robson

Pyr, 2008

A very special dark urban fantasy

Males are a pain in her metallic butt so special agent Lila Black thinks, but women even ones with robotic gizmos inside her body needs these blackguards though she is not sure why at the moment. Still Lila wonders if two spouses is one, two or three too many as she and her mates Zal the elf-lord ...
  
  











  



  
Underground (Greywalker, Book 3)11 reviews
Kat Richardson

Roc Hardcover, 2008

This is a tight, taunt, mystery wrapped in the paranormal

+ great third installment
+ Very happy to see a third in series
+ Terrific mix of fantasy and history