Our February Book of the Month is The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge. If you like steam punk, historical fiction, and unexpected conclusions then you’ll like The Iron Thorn! You can check out my vlog review here! P.S. We wouldn’t give you a February BoTM that lacked in the romance department, y’all. So be prepared!
Book description:
In the city of Lovecraft, the Proctors rule and a great Engine turns below the streets, grinding any resistance to their order to dust. The necrovirus is blamed for Lovecraft’s epidemic of madness, for the strange …

Reading the hype about this book sort of had me starting the read as a skeptic. I mean as someone who LOVED the Hunger Games, I was not sure this book could measure up…. Well, I am the first to admit when I am wrong. I was wrong. This book is FANTASTIC!The book is a little slower paced than the others in its genre, but it gave me time to really love the characters.  With most books, I can’t put them down until I am finished, but with this one, …

Yes! You read that right! The Bookshelf Banter Girls are starting a new Tiger Series podcast that revolves around Colleen Houck’s fantasteriffic novels! We hope that you will take a listen; but if you’re already a fan we know you’ll love it!  And, be on the lookout… We have a Tiger Series fansite debuting on Wednesday, February 1st!

Wow!! That is all I can say about this book.  I have to admit that it was not the type of book that grabbed me from the get-go, but after a few chapters, I could not put it down.  The book is the story of a young girl named Nikki who disappears into an underworld called Everneath.  After spending her time there as an energy host, she is able to return to her life for six months before she has to either return to Everneath where she will be forced …

Synopsis from Goodreads:
Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?
Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan’s life. She’s stuck at JFK, late to her father’s second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon to be step-mother that Hadley’s never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport’s cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he’s British, and he’s in seat 18C. Hadley’s in 18A.
Twists of fate and quirks of timing play out in this thoughtful …

I am asking our Bookshelf Banter Ladies, and you, a few questions to pique your interest in our Book of the Month, Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi!

Here are the questions… And, Tahereh Mafi’s answers!
1. How long could you make it in an insane asylum… all on your own… in a padded room?
I actually took part in the Sephora Sensorium exhibit while I was in Manhattan, because it’s supposed to show you what it’s like to lose your sense of smell; I thought it might be an interesting experience — and …

Stefanie:

Kallie:
I have so many words whirling through my brain right now, and I am not sure how to explain to you what I am feeling!  Clockwork Prince, Book Two of The Infernal Devices, is a ravishing, enticing, and provocative novel.  This intricate story begins in Clockwork Angel, Clare’s first book in the prequel to her Mortal Instruments Series.  I was captivated by Tessa, Will and Jem in Book One and my attentions did not stray when reading Clare’s latest novel, due to be released this December.
The story picks up right …

I was thrilled to get a copy of Michelle Zink’s highly anticipated historical fiction, A Temptation of Angels!  This story is a historical fiction with a paranormal twist.  Helen, the main character, is so easy to follow on this tragic and titillating adventure.  Her life is changed in more than one way, and her reaction to it all is what pulls you in.  The supportive strangers (and brothers), Darius and Griffin, are successful in stealing hearts and almost stealing the show!  I was also intrigued by Raum, a childhood friend …

Kelly’s Review
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi is a book that has been fascinating me since I first heard about it. When I saw the cover, I couldn’t help but think, “I have to read this book. What is with that amazing girl on the cover??” I needed to know her story without even reading a line of the book yet. Then, Kallie read the book and she loved it. I didn’t have a copy of the ARC for this book, so I waited…and waited…and waited for November to come around. …

We posted about the exciting new novel, The Survivors, through November!  In December we recorded our thoughts about the story, and I finally have it available for your listening pleasure!  You can learn more about The Survivors at AmandaHavard.com.
 

Book Description:
In 1692, when witch trials gripped the community of Salem, Massachusetts, twenty-six children were accused as witches, exiled, and left for dead. Fourteen of them survived. The Survivors is the first installment of the tantalizing tales of the fourteen ill-fated Survivors and their descendants, who have been content in hiding for …