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Friday News: More Twilight fan fiction goes mainstream; Stanford introduces open source educational platform; Royal Society archives reveal more influential females in science

‘Twilight’ Fanfiction Hit ‘The Office’ Gets Book Deal – Gallery has bought the Twilight fan fiction of Christina Hobbs (aka TBY789) and Lauren Billings (aka Lolashoes) called The Office. The story is Edward as the boss and Bella as his assistant. This will be published by Gallery in 2013 as “Beautiful Bastard” and “Beautiful Stranger”. Hollywood Reporter

It is also rumored that Tara Sue Me has a book deal for her trilogy, the BDSM version of Twilight that was written before 50 Shades was writt...

Daily Deals: Chocolate, Church, and Unlikely Marriages

[image error] Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. $ 1.99

From the Jacket Copy:

One of the most important works of twentieth-century American literature, Zora Neale Hurston’s beloved 1937 classic, Their Eyes Were Watching God, is an enduring Southern love story sparkling with wit, beauty, and heartfelt wisdom. Told in the captivating voice of a woman who refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams, it is the story of fair-skinned, fiercely independent Janie Crawford...

REVIEW: Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover

Dear Colleen Hoover:

Even though I was not overly enamored of the first book in this series, Slammed, when I finished it I started Point of Retreat right away. I was interested enough in the lives of the characters at that point to want to see how things played out.

Warning: there are spoilers for Slammed in the review ahead.

Point of Retreat begins about a year after the bulk of Slammed ends, and a few days after the epilogue at the end of that book. Lake Cohen’s mother has been dead about four...

Giveaway for Eden Bradley

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A lot of people seemed to enjoy the excerpt + giveaway we did for Beth Kery a couple of weeks ago. Berkley contacted me and suggested that readers who enjoyed the Beth Kery and Sylvia Day books may also like the Eden Bradley books.

They are re-releasing of Eden Bradley’s three titles: PLEASURE’S EDGE (978-0-425-26758-5), DESIRE’S EDGE (978-0-425-26759-2) and TEMPTATION’S EDGE (978-0-425-26760-8)! (Complete with 50Shades covers, as are all books these days)

Here is the rafflecopter widget.

a Raff...

REVIEW: Slammed by Colleen Hoover

Please note that there are major plot spoilers throughout this review.

Dear Ms. Hoover,

I’ve been trying to keep a lookout for new YA books to try, so when NetGalley touted this book and its sequel in an email, I requested the titles. Unfortunately, I don’t think these books are really what I’m looking for in YA: a compelling novel intended for a teen audience but sophisticated enough to appeal to older readers as well.

[image error]As the story opens, Layken Cohen is on the final leg of a road trip, movin...

Thursday News: Bionic leg and more vampires; increased ebook market share; bundles of books

Man climbs Chicago skyscraper using bionic leg – Wow, so cool. NewsTimes

“The leg is designed to respond to electrical impulses from muscles in his hamstring. When Vawter thought about climbing the stairs, the motors, belts and chains in his leg synchronized the movements of its ankle and knee.

The computerized prosthetic limb, like something from a sci-fi film, weighs about 10 pounds and holds two motors.”

I Can’t Rule Out More Twilight Books – Oh Lord. Contactmusic.com

“Speaking at a press junk...

Daily Deals: Chick lit, historical, and a couple of bonus books

Via Brian, there are 17 books published by Wild Rose Press that are Free at Amazon.

[image error] Barefoot in the Grass by Judith Arnold. $.99.

From Jacket Copy:

Originally published as a Showcase title by Harlequin Books, Barefoot In the Grass is a groundbreaking story about a woman reclaiming her life after treatment for breast cancer and a man learning the true meaning of beauty and the true power of love. After two years of treatment, Beth Pendleton leaves her high-stress job in New York to join a quiet...

REVIEW: Tart by Lauren Dane

Dear Ms. Dane:

Juliet Lamprey is the owner of Tart, an innovative bakery that makes scrumptious baked goods. When Jules decides that it’s time to start using locally grown goods as much as possible for her ingredients, she decides that she should start with Patrick Carter’s farm. Mr. Carter is a sweet older man, and she’s always adored him. She’s delighted to find Gideon, Mr. Carter’s grandson, has moved home to help run their farm. The moment she and Gideon lay eyes on each other, sparks fly....

REVIEW: The Travel Auction by Mark Green

“It should have been their trip of a lifetime. But with just days to go, Jonathan Cork finds himself dumped by his girlfriend, Kate Thornly. Even worse, a life-threatening allergy means he can’t travel alone. Unable to change the name on the spare ticket and fast running out of time, Jonathan resorts to desperate measures. He advertises on eBay for a travel companion with the same name as his ex. The problem is, it’s a complete lottery who he’ll end up with.

Kate Thornly (the second) is aware...

The DA3 Interview & Giveaway: Lois Lanes

Maybe not exactly Lois Lane, but each book in today’s DA³Interview features a heroine who works at a newspaper. Here, in order by chronological setting, are the books:

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FIRST LINE: Some things are simply true: the earth rotates around the sun, Monday follows Sunday, and Miss Annabelle Swift loves Mr. Derek Knightly with a passion and purity that would be breathtaking were it not for one other simple truth: Mr. Derek Knightly pays no attention to Miss Annabelle Swift.

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FIRST LINE: Adriane Darcy’s...