R.U.H.2?

Are You Haunted Squared?



Find Out September 1, 2009

In The Mean Time, Get The Goods At
www.jessicaverday.com

xoxo
Kaila

Wishlist Wednesday (10) Under My Skin by Judith Graves

This Week's Book Is One I've Been Keeping My Eye Out For. I Really Want To Read IT!!



Synopsis

All her parents wanted was for Eryn to live a normal life...

Redgrave had its share of monsters before Eryn moved to town. Mauled pets, missing children.

The Delacroix family is taking the blame, but Eryn knows the truth. Something stalks the night. Wade, the police chief's son and Redgrave High's resident hottie, warns her the Delacroix are dangerous. But then so is Eryn - in fact, she's lethal.

But she can't help falling for one of the Delacroix boys, dark, brooding - human Alec. And then it all goes bad.

A normal life? Now that's the real fairytale.


Release Date - Unknown (Can't Wait To Know!!)

Reasons Book Is On My Wishlist -
Pretty Cover
Sounds Like An Awesome Story
Book Trailer Looks Great
Title Is Awesome
And I Just Really Want To Read It!!

To Find Out More About Judith And See The Book Trailer Please Visit
http://www.judithgraves.com/

And Follow Her Blog With Kitty Keswick Here (Kitty's Got An Awesome Book Coming Out Soon, Too!!)
http://wolfychicks.blogspot.com/

So What's On Your Wishlist?

xoxo
Kaila

News On Authors: Becca Fitzpatrick And Beth Fantaskey

BECCA FITZPATRICK

The Trailer For HUSH, HUSH Has Finally Been Released!!
Go Here To See It! It's Really Good!!

BETH FANTASKEY

For All Of The Fans Of JESSICA'S GUIDE TO DATING ON THE DARK SIDE Who Wanted More Of Jessica And Lucius's Story, There will Be A WEDDING....Click Here To Find Out All About It!

xoxo
Kaila

Today's Releases - August 25, 2009

Today Is A Wonderful Day! So Many Books Are Being Released! If You'd Like To Order One Of These Books Please Click On The Title..


1. Rampant by Diana Peterfreund


2. Blood Promise (Vampire Academy Series #4) by Richelle Mead


3. Blonde of the Joke by Bennett Madison


4. As You Wish by Jackson Pearce


5. Snap by Carol Snow

Enjoy!!

xoxo
Kaila

News On Author: Richelle Mead

Here's A Note I Got From A Vampire Academy Group On FaceBook About An Upcoming Tour Richelle's Doing To Promote Her Book Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel

Don't miss your chance to pick up your copy of Blood Promise and meet Richelle Mead in person as she tours the country this August and September! You'll also get Vampire Academy postcards and Molnija Mark temporary tattoos at each event!

See you there!

August 25th at 4 p.m.
University Bookstore - Seattle, WA
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

August 25th at 7 p.m.
Borders Redmond - Redmond, WA
16549 N.E. 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98052

August 26th at 4 p.m.
Upland Library - Upland, CA
450 N Euclid Ave
Upland, CA 91786

August 27th at 7 p.m.
Books Inc (Palo Alto) - Palo Alto, CA
855 El Camino Real #74
Palo Alto, CA 94301

August 28th at 6 p.m.
Boulder Bookstore - Boulder, CO
1107 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302

August 29th at 1 p.m.
Barnes & Noble (The Woodlands) - Woodlands, TX
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. #3008
The Woodlands, TX 77381

August 29th at 7 p.m.
BookPeople - Austin, TX
603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX

August 31st at 7 p.m.
Borders - Birmingham, MI
34300 Woodward
Birmingham, MI 48009

September 1st at 7 p.m.
Anderson's Bookshop - Naperville, IL
123 W Jefferson Ave
Naperville, IL 60540-5310

September 2nd at 7 p.m.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers - Lexington, KY
245 Lexington Green Circle
Lexington, KY 40503-3309

September 3rd at 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Alpharetta, GA
7660 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022

September 5th at 2:15
Appearance at the Decatur Book Festival - Decatur, GA

September 8th at 6 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Ellicott City, MD
4300 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043

September 9th at 7 p.m.
Borders - Fairfax, VA
11054 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030

September 10th at 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Burlington, MA
98 Middlesex Pkwy
Burlington, MA 01803

Hope Some Of You Guys And Gals Can Make It..

xoxo
Kaila

Wishlist Wednesday (9)

Fallen by Kate Lauren

Release Date - 12/8/2009

Synopsis

Seventeen-Year-Old Luce is a new student at Sword & Cross, an unwelcoming boarding/reform school in Savannah, Georgia. Luce’s boyfriend died under suspicious circumstances, and now she carries the guilt over his death with her as she navigates the unfriendly halls at Sword & Cross, where every student seems to have an unpleasant—even evil—history.

It’s only when she sees Daniel, a gorgeous fellow student, that Luce feels there’s a reason to be here—though she doesn’t know what it is. And Daniel’s frosty cold demeanor toward her? It’s really a protective device that he’s used again . . . and again. For Daniel is a fallen angel, doomed to fall in love with the same girl every 17 years . . . and watch her die. And Luce is a fellow immortal, cursed to be reincarnated again and again as a mortal girl who has no idea of who she really is.

If You'd Like To Pre-Order This Book Please Click On The Title Above.

What's On Your Wishlist??

xoxo
Kaila

Mermaid Park by Beth Mayall

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Amy rush doesn't expect much from her summer at the Jersey shore, until she stumbles on Mermaid park, an old tourist spot where girls dress in fabulous costumes and put on underwater shows. working at the park changes Amy's life in more ways than she could have imagined. she finds romance, a newfound self-confidence, and discovers breathtaking revelations about long-buried family secrets.

My Review

This Book Took Me For A Loop. In A Good Way. I Was Actually Leaving The Store When I Spotted It On The Shelf And Just WANTED It. Look At That Cover! As I Began Reading, I Realized This Book Is Not At All What I Expected. I Was Expecting Magic, Water, Mermaids, Beauty and Whole Bunch More Peter-Pan Like Characters. Instead It Was An Everyday Family On Vacation Enjoying The Beach. This Is A Wonderful Coming Of Age Teen Book That Anyone Would Enjoy Reading. Amy Can't Seem To Get Along With Anyone, But When You're A Teen It's Kinda Like That. Her Sister Is A Little Bully Who Hides Behind Stories Of Other Peoples Lives. Their Step-Dad Is More Than A Tyrant, And Amy's Mom Is Holding One Big Secret!! She Finds Comfort In One Of The "MERMAIDS" Working At Mermaid Park And A boy Who Cleans Pools And Tanks By The Name Of Dylan. This Book Takes A While To Unravel, But When It Does You're HOOKED. All In All It Really Is A Good Book.

Rating - 4/5

If You'd Like To Order This Book Click Here Mermaid Park by Beth Mayall
The Hard-Back Version Is No Longer Available But You Can Order The Paperback Above.

And If You'd Like To Know More About Beth Visit Her Website Here:
http://www.bethmayall.com/

Hope You Like It!

xoxo
Kaila

What I've Recieved (9)

This Is What I Recieved This Week While I Was Away...



1. Ash (ARC) by Malinda Lo
2. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles (Signed Copy)
3. The Amanda Project Book 1 : The Invisible I (ARC) by Stella Lennon, Melissa Kantor
4. Give up the Ghost (ARC) by Megan Crewe
5. Secret Society (ARC) by Tom Dolby (Signed Copy)

If You'd Like To Order One Of These Books Please Click On The Title..

So What Did You Get??

xoxo
Kaila

August Book Releases

Here Is A List Of Books To Be Released This Month

1. Ruined : A Ghost Story by Paula Morris
Release Date - 8/1/2009




2. Thirst No. 1 : The Last Vampire/ Black Blood/ Red Dice by Christopher Pike
Release Date - 8/4/2009



3. Dark Secrets 1 : Legacy of Lies and Don't Tell by Elizabeth Chandler
Release Date - 8/4/2009



4. Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles
Release Date - 8/11/2009



5. Never Slow Dance with a Zombie by E. Van Lowe
Release Date - 8/18/2009 (Date Change)



6. Troubadour by Mary Hoffman
Release Date - 8/18/2009



7. Violet Wings by Victoria Hanley
Release Date - 8/25/2009



I'm Trying Hard To Catch Up...
If You'd Like To Know More About These Books Or Order Them Please Click On The Book Title...

Missed You Guys And Gals!!

xoxo
Kaila

My Apology...

Hey Everyone!

This Week I Got Some Bad News.. I Have To Have Some Surgery Done. It's Not Life-Threatening- Thank God!!- But It's Enough To Keep Me Out For A While. I'm Sorry I Haven't Posted In A While Either. I've Been Running Around Getting Tests And Stuff Ready For This Surgery.

I Hope You All Have A Great Week!! I'll Try To Be Back ASAP!

In The Meanwhile,
Sign Up for An ARC Of Prophecy Of The Sisters Here:
http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/prophecy-of-sisters-arc-giveaway.html

There Will Be A Runner-Up Winner Who Gets A Surprise Book!!

Both Winners Get Some Awesome SWAG!!!

So Sign-Up!!

Until Next Time...

xoxo
Kaila

What I've Recieved (8)

This Week I Got Some Really Good Books!!

1. Hate List by Jennifer Brown (ARC) (Thanks Amy)
2. The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven
3. Dark Secrets 1 : Legacy of Lies and Don't Tell by Elizabeth Chandler
4. Falling by Sharon Dogar (ARC) (Thanks Amy)
5. Demon Princess : Reign or Shine by Michelle Rowen (2nd Copy) (ARC) (Thanks Amy)
6. DupliKate by Cherry Cheva (ARC) (Thanks Amy)
7. The Year of Secret Assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty
8. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

Sorry This Post Is A Little Late!

So What Did You Get This Past Week??

xoxo
Kaila

The Lovely Bones Trailer

The Trailer For The Book Turned Movie The Lovely Bones Was Released Today.

You Can See It Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWyNYxGZonI

It Is Said That This Movie Will Not Dissapoint.

By What I Saw In The Trailer... I Agree!!

What Do You Think??

News On Authors: Megan Crewe And Michelle Zink

I Recieved An E-Mail From Megan Crewe With Some Really Good Info!!

The GIVE UP THE GHOST Trailer Is Up On Youtube!!
You Can See It Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rHOwNBQOGs

Also, Megan Is Hosting An Awesome Contest In Which She Is Offering A Whole Bunch Of Books
And Swag In A LAST-MONTH-BEFORE-RELEASES-GIVEAWAY!!

She Wants To Know Readers High School Secrets And Misbehaviors.
Details About That Here: http://www.megancrewe.com/blog/?p=191

Let Me Know what You Think Of The Trailer!!
First 5 People To Comment Here Will Recieve A GIVE UP THE GHOST Bookmark...

Michelle Zink:

Please Sign Up For My PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS Giveaway Here
http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/prophecy-of-sisters-arc-giveaway.html

And Read My Prophecy Of The Sisters Review Here
http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/prophecy-of-sisters-by-michelle-zink.html

The Next 3 People To Comment On My Review Get a PROPHECY Bookmark!!

Rachel And Alice's Aunt Please E-Mail Me You're Address So I Can send You Both A Bookmark!

xoxo
Kaila

Prophecy Of The Sisters by Michelle Zink

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Lia Milthorpe and her twin sister Alice have just become orphans, and, as Lia discovers, they have also become enemies. The twins are part of an ancient prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other. To escape from a dark fate and to remain in the arms of her beloved boyfriend James, Lia must end the prophecy before her sister does. Only then will she understand the mysterious circumstances of her parents' deaths, the true meaning of the strange mark branded on her wrist, and the lengths to which her sister will go to defeat her. Debut novelist Michelle Zink takes readers on an unforgettable journey where one sister's fateful decision could have an impact of Biblical proportions.

My Review

This Is One Of The Most Original, Beautifully Written Stories I've Ever Read. It Keeps You In A Trance As You Read Page After Page Of This Amazing Book! It's Dark Moonlight, Gothic Style Immediately Pulled Me In And Would Not Let Me Go. Lia And Alice Are Very Well-Written. They Are Two Twin Sisters Who Have Just Come To the Realization That They Are On The Opposing Sides Of An Ancient Prophecy. This Brings A Whole New Meaning To The Evil Twin Theory! It's Very Easy To Picture Them As Real People. The Very Beginning Of This Book Pulls At You, Scares You, And Enthralls You As Lia Leads You Through Her Father's Funeral. From Then On You're Hooked. I Actually Loved The Sisters So Much That I Found It Hard To Just Side With The Good Sister. It's Easy To Feel For Alice And Want Her To Succeed As Well. As The Story Moves On And Reaches The Ending You're Left Craving For More. It's Not Necessarily A Cliff Hanger But It Is Clear That There Is More To This Tale. Which Is Very Awesome And True! Prophecy Is The First Of Three Books. Michelle's Debut Novel Is Sure To Be A Smash Success With Young Adult Readers Across The World.

Rating - 5/5

Read This Book!!!

Get To Know Michelle:

Website: http://michellezinkbooks.wordpress.com/
Book Site: http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/prophecyofthesisters/index.html

To Order Click On The Title Here: Prophecy of the Sisters

Sign Up for My Giveaway Here: http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/prophecy-of-sisters-arc-giveaway.html

I Hope You're Having A Great Week!

xoxo
Kaila

Prophecy Of The Sisters (ARC) Giveaway

So, I Was Waiting Till I Got 50 Followers For This Giveaway But I've Had 49 For The Last Two Days!! LOL!! So I Decided To Just Get On With It! The Book I'm Giving Away Of Course Is Prophecy Of The Sisters by Michelle Zink.



Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Lia Milthorpe and her twin sister Alice have just become orphans, and, as Lia discovers, they have also become enemies. The twins are part of an ancient prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other. To escape from a dark fate and to remain in the arms of her beloved boyfriend James, Lia must end the prophecy before her sister does. Only then will she understand the mysterious circumstances of her parents' deaths, the true meaning of the strange mark branded on her wrist, and the lengths to which her sister will go to defeat her. Debut novelist Michelle Zink takes readers on an unforgettable journey where one sister's fateful decision could have an impact of Biblical proportions. Prophecy of the Sisters is the first of three books.

Learn more at http://www.prophecyofthesisters.com/

The Book Has The Original Artwork That Featured A Broach, But Has A Slip-Cover Of The New US Cover Artwork That Features The Statues Of The Sisters.

Rules:

1. You MUST Be Or Become A Follower

2. You MUST Answer One Of The Following Questions By Commenting On This Post.

If You Have A Sibling -

What Is One Thing You Like Most About Your Sibling?

If You're An Only Child -

Do You Wish You Had A Sibling And Why Or Why Not?

3. Leave Your An E-mail Addy So I Can Contact You

Extra Entries:

+2 If You're A Follower
+3 If You Become A Follower
+4 If You Post About This On Your Blog Or Side-bar (Please Leave Link)

Please Try To Place All In One Comment
But It's Okay If You Forget Something

***There Will Be One Runner Up Winner Who Will Win a Surprise Book.***

**UPDATE**

I Also Have Some Signed Prophecy Swag For The Winners!! So Sign Up!!!

Contest Ends September 3, 2009 At Midnight EST

Have Fun!!

xoxo
Kaila

Wishlist Wednesday (9)

This Week I Chose The Ifernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare



Book 1 - The Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, Book 1)by Cassandra Clare
Book 2 - The Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, Book 2)by Cassandra Clare
Book 3 - The Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, Book 3)by Cassandra Clare

Synopsis

The Infernal Devices is a trilogy of prequels to the bestselling Mortal Instruments series. While The Mortal Instruments is set largely in present-day Manhattan, The Infernal Devices takes us back one hundred and forty years to the heart of Victorian England, exploring an earlier era in the history of the Shadowhunters — a time before the Accords, when Downworlder and Shadowhunters were at each other's throats. A time when orphaned teenager Tessa discovers she isn't human after all, but a warlock, capable of changing her shape to resemble anyone she desires to be. Tessa must use her power to descend into London's supernatural Downworld, where vampires stalk the gaslit streets of London, werewolves slink in the shadowy lanes of Whitechapel, and warlocks hold masquerade balls for demons and Downworlders in opium-smoke-filled ballrooms. But living in Downworld isn't simple — Tessa has to learn to trust her natural enemies, the demon-killing Shadowhunters, if she ever wants to control her powers and find her brother. Torn between the darkly gorgeous and devoted Will, a Shadowhunter hiding a deadly secret, and the brooding Jem, whose addiction to a demon drug is slowly destroying him, Tessa must draw on all her strength to save her brother and keep herself alive in this deadly new world.

If You'd Like To Know More About This Trilogy Please Visit The Website Here
http://theinfernaldevices.com/index3.html

Release - 2010

xoxo
Kaila

New Release: Immortal by Gillian Shields

Today Is The Release Day Of Immortal by Gillian Shields



Synopsis

Wyldcliffe Abbey School for Young Ladies, housed in a Gothic mansion on the bleak northern moors, is elite, expensive, and unwelcoming. When Evie Johnson is torn away from her home by the sea to become the newest scholarship student, she is more isolated than she could have dreamed. Strict teachers, snobbish students, and the oppressive atmosphere of Wyldcliffe leave Evie drowning in loneliness.

Evie's only lifeline is Sebastian, a rebellious, mocking, dangerously attractive young man she meets by chance. As Evie's feelings for Sebastian grow with each secret meeting, she starts to fear that he is hiding something about his past. And she is haunted by glimpses of a strange, ghostly girl—a girl who is so eerily like Evie, she could be a sister. Evie is slowly drawn into a tangled web of past and present that she cannot control. And as the extraordinary, elemental forces of Wyldcliffe rise up like the mighty sea, Evie is faced with an astounding truth about Sebastian, and her own incredible fate.

Gillian Shields's electrifying tale will dazzle readers with suspense, mysticism, and romance.

Release Date - TODAY!! 8/4/2009

If You'd Like To Order This Book Please Click On The Title Above

And If You'd Like To Know More About Gillian Please Visit Her HarperTeen Site Here
http://www.harperteen.com/authors/29560/Gillian_Shields/index.aspx

Happy Release Day Gillian!!

Enjoy!!

xoxo
Kaila

Blue Moon by Alyson Noel

Synopsis

Eager to learn everything she can about her new abilities as an Immortal, Ever turns to her beloved Damen to show her the way. But just as her powers are increasing, Damen’s are waning.

In an attempt to save him, Ever travels to the magical dimension of Summerland, where she learns the secrets of Damen’s tortured past; a past which he has always kept hidden from her. But in her quest to cure Damen, Ever discovers an ancient text that details the workings of time. Now Ever must choose between turning back the past and saving her family from the accident that claimed their lives—or staying in the present and saving Damen, who grows sicker every day...

My Review

This Book Isn't At All What I Expected. This Book Is Really Different From Evermore. I Was Blown Away And Left Breathless After The Emotional Rollercoaster I Went Through While Reading This Book. At First, Ever And Damen Have This Amazing Relationship That Leaves You Craving For One. Then, Out Of Nowhere, Noel Makes A 180 So Fast I Dropped Out Of The Seat I Was Sitting In And Fell Flat On the Floor. The Writing Is Very Fast- Paced. Before I Knew What Happened I Was At The Ending, And VERY Confused. I Understand What Noel Is Trying To Express In The Plot Of This Story But I was Truly Stuck On Stupid For The Most Part. Eventually, The Book Came Around-Not Full Circle, But Interestingly So. Towards The Ending, You Get Hit With Mostly All The Info You Were Missing And It Suddenly All Makes Sense. This Book Does Have Some Similarities With Other YA Book Series Out There But Is Not By Any Means The Same. I Believe You Should Read This Book And Decide For Yourself What You Believe! I Will Definately Read The Follow-Up Book Shadowland, Because Noel Truly Knows How To Rip The Carpet Out From Underneath Your Feet!

Rating - 3/5

Click Here To Order Blue Moon

Let Me Know What You Think!

xoxo
Kaila

What I've Recieved (7)

This Week I Got Some Really Amazing Books! I Went To This New Book Store Where They Sell All Hardbacks For $4 And Paperbacks For $2!! I Went Crazy Buying Books!!



1. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
2. Bleed by Laurie Faria Stolarz
3. Goy Crazy by Melissa Schorr
4. If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince? by Melissa Kantor
5. Incantation by Alice Hoffman
6. The Girls by Amy Goldman Koss
7. Out of the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst
8. Bloodline by Kate Cary
9. Devilish by Maureen Johnson
10. Girl v. Boy by Yvonne Collins & Sandy Rideout
11. 6X : The Uncensored Confessions by Nina Malkin
12. Marly's Ghost by David Levithan
13. Dramarama by E. Lockhart
14. The Foretelling by Alice Hoffman
15. Kissed by an Angel Trilogy (Kissed by an Angel Series) by Elizabeth Chandler (Second Copy)
16. Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst (Signed! There Was Even A Double-Sided Book Mark Feat. Both Wild Books! I Can't Believe I Bought From The BookStore Like That. I didn't Even Know Till I got Home!)

And then My Mom Came Home With All Of This For Me... I Love Emily the Strange! And I Love My Mom!!



1. Emily's Good Nightmares: Emily the Strange by Rob Reger and Inc. Cosmic Debris
2. Emily the Strange: Seeing Is Deceiving by Rob Reger and Inc. Cosmic Debris
3. Emily's Little Black Address Book
4. Emily's Strange Stationary
5. Emily Some Girl's Are Stranger Than Others Journal
6. Emily's Nothing To Hide? Diary

So What Did You Get This Week?

First Five People To Comment On This Post Get A Free Megan Crewe Give Up The Ghost Bookmark!! Just Comment And Shoot Me An E-Mail With Your Addy!! Be Sure To Mention Your Nickname Or Blog If You Have One!

KailaEscobales(at)aol(dot)com

Enjoy!!

xoxo
Kaila

News On Author: Michelle Zink

Michelle Zink, The Author Prophecy Of The Sisters Is Hosting The Total Chaos Twitter Party Tonight At 8:00 PM EST!

Prophecy Trivia Will Be Asked Throughout The Party, And The First One To Tweet The Right Answer Wins Some Very Cool, Fun Prizes!

Entrants Must Be Following Michelle On Twitter To Be Eligible For Prizes. Use Hashtag #unlocktheprophecy To Win!

@MichelleZink
http://twitter.com/michellezink

Hope You Can Make It!!

xoxo
Kaila