Archive for July, 2008
Watch Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Video Trailer
Posted by: | CommentsThe video trailer for the next Harry Potter movie “The Half Blood Prince” is available. Check it out below. As you can see, the movies are getting darker and more sinister just like the books.
Can you imagine what the kid who stars as the young Voldemort will have to suffer through? First off, look at his name. Hero Fiennes-Tiffin. Are you kidding me? His first name is Hero and he’s playing the 11-year old version of Lord Voldemort, a murderous villain. People will have a field day with that one. And honestly, what were his parents thinking naming him Hero? No matter what that kid does in life he’ll probably always be ridiculed about his first name.
UPDATE: I just noticed that his last name is Fiennes-Tiffin. Hmmn. Is it a coincidence that the actor playing the adult Lord Voldemort is Ralph Fiennes? Nope. Turns out “Hero” is “Ralph’s” nephew. Don’t get me started on the pronunciation of Ralph Fiennes’ first name (“rafe”). In my opinion his name is Ralph and no amount of British affectation can change that. It’s like a line from the film Joe Dirt in which David Spade says “Hi my name is Joe Dirt. That’s pronounced Joe Dir-tay.”
Anyway, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released in theaters November 21st.
Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon-Dark Hunter Book 12
Posted by: | CommentsHere’s a really cool video sneak preview of the new Sherrilyn Kenyon book called “Acheron”, which is Book 12 in the Dark Hunter series. It goes on sale August 5th.
Check it out:
Here’s what you need to know about the Hunter series from Sherrilyn Kenyon:
- Acheron (“Ash”) is sexy as hell. He’s a drop dead sexy bad boy. And I do mean bad.
- This quote accurately describes Ash: “he had been built to please, and trained to pleasure. Everything about him from the sleek muscles that rippled to the deep, erotic timber in his voice seduced anyone who came into contact with him.“
- The Dark Hunter books represent steamy paranormal romance at its best.
- The Dark Hunter series is an incredibly popular vampire fantasy series that has sold millions of dollars. The “Hunters” have fans worldwide.
- Acheron is available now at Amazon.
Best Fantasy Books Pick: Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
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This is Book 4 in the Kitty Norville series by Carrie Vaughn. If you’ve read the last book “Kitty Takes a Holiday” you know that Cormac, the gun-loving mercenary vampire and werewolf hunter, is in prison for killing someone in order to save Kitty. That leaves Kitty and Ben (a newly made werewolf) to fend for themselves.
This fantasy book opens with them receiving a visit from a local vampire named Rick. It seems that Rick wants to overthrow the Denver master vampire and wants Kitty to help him. He also Read More→
Best Selling Urban Fantasy Books for 2008
Posted by: | CommentsAccording to Amazon sales here are the Top 10 Best Selling Urban Fantasy Books thus far for 2008. As you can see, Jim Butcher dominates the list.
Check out the cool carousel at the bottom of the list!
- Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress Book 1) by Jeaniene Frost
- Proven Guilty (The Dresden Files Book #8) by Jim Butcher
- Magic Burns (Kate Daniels Book 2) by Ilona Andrews
- Dark Possession (The Carpathians (Dark) Series Book 15) by Christine Feehan
- Storm Front (The Dresden Files Book 1) by Jim Butcher
- Magic Bites (Kate Daniels Book 1) by Ilona Andrews
- Fool Moon (The Dresden Files Book 2) by Jim Butcher
- Blood Rites (The Dresden Files Book 6) by Jim Butcher
- Death Masks (The Dresden Files Book 5) by Jim Butcher
- Dead Beat (The Dresden Files Book 7) by Jim Butcher
Let your cursor hover over any of the books below to check out the latest prices. Click on the book itself to get more information:
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Best Urban Fantasy Books for August 2008
JF Lewis Joins the League of Reluctant Adults
Posted by: | CommentsOne of my favorite new authors, J.F. Lewis, has joined the wacky folks over at the League of Reluctant Adults, one of my favorite urban fantasy sites. If you’ve never heard of them you should check them out, they’re hilarious.
J.F. Lewis is the author of the book “Staked” which I reviewed at this site a while back. I can’t wait for his latest edition which I believe is due to hit the streets either late this year or early next year.
Here’s hoping I can nab an ARC of that gem!
