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Book Bits: Richelle Mead, Allison Pang, JR Ward, more and Contest Roundup

I’m working on a fun post about vampire cowboys. (You read that right. Trust me here.) If you’ve actually read a good book with vampire cowboys, shoot me an email. I want your suggestions. First four chapters of Bloodlines The team over at EW’s Shelf Life have exclusively posted the first four chapters of Bloodlines. If you’re unaware, Bloodlines is the first in Richelle Mead’s Vampire Academy spinoff...

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Book Bits: Mourning L.A. Banks, Cat & Bones teasers, Anne Rice on werewolves

For those who missed it last Thursday, I’ve started blogging over at Heroes & Heartbreakers. So far I’ve just been talking about True Blood and my fascination with Alexander Skarsgard. It doesn’t change anything here at VBC, just wanted to let you know I’ll be popping up over there to talk sexy men and such. L.A. Banks has passed away If you missed the news on Tuesday, author L.A. Banks has passed away...

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August book releases: Bloodlines, One Grave at a Time, Succubus Revealed, Working Stiff and more

In an effort to help you keep that to-read list updated, we’ve compiled the hot urban fantasy and paranormal romance releases for July. All dates are U.S. and tentative. We’ve included genre classification with each book: UF is urban fantasy, PNR is paranormal romance and YA is young adult. AUGUST 1 Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough (Witch #2) YA Betrayed by Ednah Walters (Guardian Legacy #2) YA...

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Book Bits: Downside Ghosts and Bloodlines excerpts, Sookie’s finale, Hollows Insider and Contest Roundup

Sorry for the lack of post yesterday. I have a few reviews to get done for y’all, but I’m recovering from a concussion. (No, I don’t have a cool story. I fainted. It’s boring and, yet, still totally scary. I’m fine. But it limited my computer time and creativity.) I’m officially on the mend, and expect to have all sorts of reviews, features and giveaways right around the bend. Get your Downside fix I’ve...

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Book Bits: Clockwork Prince, Rachel Vincent, new books from favorite authors, ‘American Talk’ and Contest Roundup

Today’s roundup is all about the future — new series, new books and teasers galore. And, yes, this will probably be the last time I include a Harry Potter-related video in Book Bits. This one should make you laugh, though. Clockwork Prince excerpt Cassandra Clare posted a nice excerpt from Clockwork Prince for us. Actually, it’s the entirety of the prologue. Expect ghost-y goodness. Read the full excerpt...