A Monster's Delight...

Thanks to I Am A Reader for hosting the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop. We're giving away a signed hardcover edition of The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow, which creeps onto bookshelves everywhere December 1st. To celebrate, we're also giving away a $100 gift card to an independent bookstore of the winner's choice to those who pre-order the book. 

Happy reading! 
~DMS

"I bid you hello! I'm Mystrella, your webby hostess, and I'm here to show you around the monster fair. The gates are open, and there are tricks and treats to be found at every turn. So stick with me, and you're sure to find a thrill."

Mystrella: Now, here's a dear friend of mine. Pumpkin's always happy to show people around her neighborhood. If you're looking to check out a few bone chilling addresses, take a trip to Halloween Town. You won't be sorry you did, if you make it back that is."

Great Pumpkin: Well me lovelies, I hear yeh wish ta court some monsters. Being the season of scare, I'm cookin' up a twist, servin' yeh the inside scoop. Grab yer wits and come on a trip inta me neighborhood. La ti da! 


Click here to go to Halloween Town

Mystrella: Ah, it's Ferry Blackwell. He's sure to be stirring up trouble. Let's stop in to see what's cooking.

Ferry Blackwell: Mistress Mystrella! A delicious sight! Come, dine with me tonight. I've some little candies that'll make you shudder, a pinch of this and a tad of butter. No? Too shy? Such a pity. If your friends have the time, I've a story that's witty.



Click here to read Ferry Blackwell's story- if you dare. Mwahahaha.

Mystrella: Watch out! I see the gypsy, Eldrich. Keep your heads, and be careful what you wish for.

Eldrich: Hello dearies. So nice to see you, and you're just in time for the Faerie Market. You'll need a banana and your imagination to proceed. If you're lacking, I can provide, at a price of course! Now gaze into my crystal ball and transport yourself into the magic.


Click here to visit the Faerie Market 


Mystrella: I've had a frightfully good time showing you around the monster fair, and if we've entertained you at all, please share the fun with a friend. :)

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The Gift of a Story...

We love those magical bookshops where stories creep off the shelves and into our hearts, so we're giving away a $100 gift card to an independent bookstore to celebrate the release of The Secret Files of Fairday Morrow on December 1st.

Pre-order the mystery, and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to an independent bookstore of your choice.

PRE-ORDER HERE

Send us a copy of your receipt, and you’re entered to win! 
Email: haightjess@gmail.com

Contest runs until November 30^th 

 

Friday we'll take you inside a few local book nooks that will inspire any bookworm. 

The gift of a good story never stops giving!

To request a REVIEW COPY for THE SECRET FILES OF FAIRDAY MORROW please contact: Samuel Terris

sterris@penguinrandomhouse.com

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Answer to Monday's Riddle: Story Magic Delivered!

Excellent guessing, Riddlers. This week we'll be taking you into a few amazing corner book nooks, plus we've got some spooktacular happenings all month long, brought to you by the webby hostess, Mystrella. She'll be by Wednesday with lots of tricks and treats to share. See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

In need of a quest? On the lookout for magic? Feeling a pull towards love that's tragic? There's a place that can give you the line, they creep off the shelves like leaves on a vine. Stuffed with mystery and packed with delight, you'll gain in wit or cower in fright. Lose the time in a corner nook, you'll certainly devour a delicious book. There are so many stories, but which one's right? Ask the guardian for her insight. Charm and character sets them apart; once inside, they'll steal your heart. 

What am I referring to? Answer: Independent Book Stores!  

Fairday's Riddles: Volume I 
Make time to riddle and rhyme!

62 original riddles and illustrations
Available in all e-book formats





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Monday's Riddle: Corner Nook...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? Absolutely a favorite place of mine, and I always get excited when I find a new one. ; ) ~ F 

In need of a quest? On the lookout for magic? Feeling a pull towards love that's tragic? There's a place that can give you the line, they creep off the shelves like leaves on a vine. Stuffed with mystery and packed with delight, you'll gain in wit or cower in fright. Lose the time in a corner nook, you'll certainly devour a delicious book. There are so many stories, but which one's right? Ask the guardian for her insight. Charm and character sets them apart; once inside, they'll steal your heart. 

What am I referring to?

I gave you a clue!
 

CLUE!

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Will Winter Ever End?

Grand Jane always tells Jennifer (Fer) that she must come home right after school, and that the woods are a dangerous place for her. But Fer loves the woods and feels as if they speak to her, she can't help but sneak away whenever possible. When she touches the lake and electricity shoots through her fingers she's not prepared for what happens next. Suddenly there's a boy being attacked by wolves. After saving him, she brings him to her house against his will. This is the catalyst for Fer learning about where she comes from. Finding out that she's from another world and that her father once went through “the way” to be with her mother, Fer knows that she must do the same. Only showing up in a strange land and not knowing who to trust is very difficult. Fer is weary of “the lady” who says she was friends with her parents. Although she doesn't understand the ways of this world, Fer is doing her best to bring springtime to this Winterland and her home. Is “the lady” to be trusted? Is spilling blood the only way to end winter on either side of the way? Will Fer ever find out what happened to her parents? Jump into this book to discover a new world!

This was the first book I've read by Sarah Prineas. Winterling is a fantasy novel that will entice those who love books about other lands and different creatures. I liked the way the characters were developed, and I could relate to the main character, Jennifer. She's kind and helpful, even to those who aren't nice to her. It made me want to be friends with her! It was interesting to learn about the herbs that Grand Jane teaches Fer about, and I enjoyed trying to figure out who Jennifer should and shouldn’t trust. I wouldn’t want to be in a land where it's winter all the time, but Fer handles the situation better than I would. This is the first in a series of three books, and I look forward to reading the rest!

Has anyone else read Winterling? Or have you read another book by Sarah Prineas? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

Happy reading!

~ L

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