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I’ve had a higher-than-usual number of book recommendation requests on the VBC Facebook page and via Twitter of late. While I can, of course, just point you to the recommendations section, I decided to take a look at the most popular reviews here at VBC. Consider this post your quick access to the books reviews VBC readers found helpful. TOP 10 MOST POPULAR VBC REVIEWS Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris... 
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... 
Dragon’s Oath (House of Night novellas #1) P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast Published: July 12, 2011 (St. Martin’s) Purchase at: Book Depository, B&N or Amazon Rating (out of 5): 3.5 stars So, this may sound a little funny, but I enjoyed reading Dragon’s Oath more than I enjoyed the last House of Night full-length novel. It reminded me about why I’ve stuck with the series for so long. This first in a series of... ![Giveaway: Nyx in the House of Night [CLOSED]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HIAf0hLnL.jpg)
UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Congrats to Brooke D. on winning Nyx in the House of Night. Despite my less-than-favorable review of Awakened, like many of you I’ve stuck with the House of Night series. One of the things — in addition to my love for Stark circa book 6 — that keeps me coming back is the mythology element. P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast have crafted a vampire world based around the worship... 
Awakened (House of Night #8) P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast Published: Jan. 4, 2011 (St. Martin’s) Purchase at: Book Depository or Amazon Rating (out of 5): 2 stars I have a strange relationship with the House of Night series. I like the plot, but I get very frustrated with the way it’s told. My problem is not enough happens in a single book. Many of the novels should be combined; the stories in books 6 and 7... 
If you haven’t already subscribed to the blog, now is going to be a good time. Starting on Dec. 9, we will spending three weeks previewing the books you’re dying to read in early 2011. Daily posts will include early reviews, author interviews, previews and — gasp! — lots of giveaways. Authors we’ll be featuring include (in alphabetical order): P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast (Awakened) Jeaniene Frost (This Side... 
Before we get into all the giveaway goodness, we wanted to say sorry for being a bit MIA earlier this week. We were out of town for family stuff, then caught some sort of bug at the airport. Still feeling crummy, but not enough to keep us from reading and digging up excellent giveaways from our blogger friends. Suzanne Johnson is giving away two just-released books filled with vampire goodness: P.C.... 
This is Banned Books Week, an annual event where we celebrate our right to read, access to information and revisit those “controversial” classics that shaped our world. Some books show up on the Banned Book List each year. (The list is put out by the American Library Association from the challenges they receive, requesting books be pulled from library shelves or removed from classrooms.) Classics that can... 
Happy 4th of July to my U.S. readers! (And an early happy Canada Day to our friends to the north. Those of you in outside North America, how’s your Sunday?) In honor of America’s Independence Day and the big fireworks displays we’ll be attending tonight, Vampire Book Club rounded up a handful of our favorite vampire novel plot fireworks — the moments that made you go “Yes, finally!” “Oh, God, no!” and the... 
