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Trailer time with Julie Kagawa and Cassandra Clare Since the last Book Bits we’ve gotten two delicious trailers for YA books. First, we have the trailer for The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (which I suggest you pre-order). As one who is firmly Team Ash, I’m particularly excited about this book, but I also love the inclusion that the reason things are messed up for him is, of course, because of a girl.... 
This week we got two deleted scenes from YA novels featuring kissing — and more for the Jace/Clary scene — plus news on upcoming books from Jeaniene Frost, Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, P.C. and Kristin Cast and even a little video to make your day (compliments of the lovely Tessa Dare). Enjoy! Cover tease for next The Hollows novel I really loved Pale Demon, and the end left things wide open for Kim... 
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... 
I just might be caught up on email after the long weekend (and traveling the week prior). Miracles can happen. In today’s Book Bits we have teasers for Shadow Heir and City of Lost Souls, bookstore drama, a True Blood recap to make you laugh, cover art and info on a charity auction. Plus, some sweet contests in the roundup. (Related: We’ll be giving away copies of Melissa Marr’s Graveminder in the next... 
It’s been a bloody two weeks. We’ve seen an angel fall, a necromancer sent to the grave, vampires drained and even a Beast Lord left in pieces. And now only two alphas are left standing: Jace Wayland from Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments series and Jericho Z. Barrons from Karen Marie Moning’s Fever series. Before we kick off this battle, thank you. We always enjoy your comments and your...
We’re almost there, folks. It’s officially the semi-finals. Either Bones or Jace will end up in the final round of the Alpha Showdown. One has angel blood, the other can freaking fly. And while we haven’t heard of any bribes for this round (follow us on Twitter to see which authors are offering up exclusive reads related to Alpha Showdown results), we know you will be opinionated on this one. The smack...
She took out a shaman-slash-faerie queen. He toppled a dhampir with God-like fighting skills. Both just barely won their earlier battles. So, can necromancer and vampire hunter Anita Blake take down Shadowhunter Jace Wayland? Is age a factor? Magical ability? Vote below. Remember, only one can advance. You can get a refresher on just what this Alpha Showdown thing is here, but a key point to remember:...
We’ve spent the last two days with kick-ass ladies, but today it’s time to get back to the guys. And while we’ve already heard a few of you gripe about how difficult the battles are, today it doesn’t get any easier. Dimitri versus Jace? Oh, we’re going there. Two of the most popular YA hotties are going to battle it out in Round 4. Will snark win out over stealth with a stake? You decide. (Added bonus, if... 
In lieu of Contest Roundup today (because we’ve got a stomach virus), we’re serving up Teeth: Vampires Tales, a just-released YA anthology of short stories on — you guessed it — vampires. Some touching, some violent, some all action and a few with good laughs. It even includes a vampire poem by Neil Gaiman. Want to win a copy? Just leave a comment on this post on or before April 14. (Sorry, U.S. and... 
Vampire Book Club kept busy in March. We launched our Reading Escapes event (with the help of awesome blogger friends). Launched five contests for 16 books. Plus four author features, nine reviews and even a day devoted to Barrons. GIVEAWAYS Because we know you care about getting the free swag, we’ll start there this month. VBC still has four contests open for entries right now — and three are prize... 
