tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:24:38 +0000http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/yathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)Blogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-8677802573616610450Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:47:00 +00002009-11-18T21:01:52.709-05:00QandAThe Monstrumologistrick yanceyHey YAthenaeum readers, sorry for the lack of week-in reviews these past couple of weeks. The majority of our team consists of high school seniors and we're neck deep in college applications at the moment. We'll return to our regularly scheduled posts once we meet all our deadlines. In the meantime, please enjoy this Q&A with YA author, Rick Yancey.A few weeks ago, we got a chance to sit and talkhttp://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/rick-yancey-q.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-4901143063134008842Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:44:00 +00002009-10-27T18:55:33.760-04:00contestdina Nayerianother faustdaniel NayeriToday we bring you a guest contest from Dina and Daniel Nayeri, authors of Another Faust. There's plenty of goodies to be won, so we encourage everyone to enter! So without further ado, here is their post:Hi everyone. Dina and I are about to kick off a month-long tour for our book, Another Faust, and we want to do it by announcing a contest! We are looking for the most promising writers out therehttp://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/another-another-faust-contest.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-6564686830671965864Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:56:00 +00002009-10-23T23:06:15.797-04:00leviathanugliesscott westerfeldTeen Read WeekYou've read Uglies, Pretties, maybe even Specials. Now enter a whole "new" world...Meet bestselling author Scott Westerfeld reading and showing images from his “steampunk masterpiece”, Leviathan!Sunday, October 25, 6pm(Teen Reads Forum will begin at 5pm) Books & Books265 Aragon AvenueCoral Gables, Florida"This book will transport you back to the unruly period we know as World War I, http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/scott-westerfeld.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-6241455301248419560Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:06:00 +00002009-10-22T07:23:08.513-04:00costumeLorenalisa mantchevHalloweeneyes like stars(If a movie hasn't been made to speed up the creative process)So Halloween is just around the corner, and if you still haven't picked out your costume, here are some easy steps to dress up like your favorite book character.A few weeks ago Lisa Mantchev, author of Eyes Like Stars, decided to host a contest to help people dress up as her characters for Halloween. I had never given it much thought, http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-dress-up-like-fictional.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-6001828882722091068Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:47:00 +00002009-10-20T23:08:55.431-04:00weeklyRandom:You can help put The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to School by Laurie Halse Anderson in Cheerios boxes. To find out how go to Laurie's post here.You can read Sarah Rees Breenan's account of how her tour with Scott Westerfeld is going on her blog here.Meg Cabot posted the cover for the fourth Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls book as well as the redesigned covers of the past books in the http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/thisese-weeks-in-ya-october-10and-17.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-5342424363226101952Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:31:00 +00002009-10-15T22:33:57.626-04:00eventRidley PearsonDave BarryThat’s right! Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson are at it again with their new book Peter and the Sword of Mercy!They’ll be signing tomorrow, October 16th at 6pm in Books & Books.Books & Books265 Aragon AvenueCoral Gables, Florida“Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson return for another fabulous Books & Books launch party for the newest book in their series: Peter and the Sword of Mercy (Hyperion, $18.99). http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/dave-barry-ridley-pearson-tomorrow.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-6522393005697270385Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:18:00 +00002009-10-10T22:27:43.579-04:00Kristin CashoreeventGracelingfireKristin Cashore will be signing books tomorrow, October 11th at 1pm in Books & Books.Books & Books265 Aragon AvenueCoral Gables, Florida"It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. In King City, the young King Nash is clinging to the throne, while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. War is coming. And the mountains and forest are filled with spies and thieves. This is wherehttp://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/kristin-cashore-tomorrow.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-6289337326750185205Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:01:00 +00002009-10-26T07:15:43.792-04:00Cirque du FreakThe Vampire's AssistantDarren ShanThis contest is closed.We have another contest for you!Do you remember when Darren Shan came to see us a year ago? Well, if you weren't here then or somehow missed it, you can check out the post here. He had mentioned the Cirque Du Freak movie then and guess what? It's coming out in a few weeks! In honor of the movie, we have a giveaway for you.Here's a little about the movie:In theaters October http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/vampires-assistant-movie-giveaway.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-4384323304170254515Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:19:00 +00002009-10-08T16:50:46.647-04:00Kristin CashoreLorenabook giveawayGracelingreviewfireLorena's review of Fire by Kristin CashoreBack in 2008 when a friend brought me an ARC of Graceling, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, this new world of the Seven Kingdoms with new people I knew nothing about. I'm not sure what it was that hit me, but by the time I was done turning the last page, there was nothing I wanted more than to immerse myself in the world of the gracelings a http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/fire-review.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-1383098831259564777Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:12:00 +00002009-10-04T14:18:18.508-04:00weeklyRandom:Susan Adrian compared America's Next Top Model to publishing on her blog here.Ally Carter is having a t-shirt contest. For more information, go to her blog here.Tera Lynn Childs posted about what you could do for banned books week on her blog here.You can watch trailers for The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz on her blog here.Danielle Joseph is giving away a copy of Give Up the Ghosthttp://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-week-in-ya-october-3-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-3384415622083393982Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:06:00 +00002009-09-27T15:00:09.808-04:00weeklyRandom:Ally Carter posted mini-FAQs on her blog here.Tera Lynn Childs posted about the different superpowers in her book Goddess Boot Camp on her blog here.Melissa de la Cruz had a chat on the Blue Bloods forum and posted the transcript on her blog here.Stacey Jay is giving away an ARC of Undead Much? to someone who sends her something inspired by You Are So Undead to Me. To find out more go to http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/09/this-week-in-ya-september-26-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-5881291355398027830Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:16:00 +00002009-09-20T23:33:45.728-04:00weeklyRandom:Do you want Ally Carter to have a t-shirt contest? For more details and the poll, click here.Kristin Cashore wants to know what your favorite and least favorite words are. Let her know your opinions here.Tera Lynn Childs posted a excerpt of Forgive My Fins on her blog here.Megan Crewe is having a giveaway in honor of the release of her book Give Up the Ghost. Find out more information on http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/09/this-week-in-ya-september-19-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-7831747554407906731Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:59:00 +00002009-09-15T17:51:29.393-04:00book giveawayOnce a WitchCarolyn MacCulloughIn honor of the release of Once a Witch, we were kindly given a signed copy to give away to one of you! Trust us, this is one you won't want to miss. If you want to find out more about the book, stay tuned for our review later in the week. Until then, you can go to the book's site here.The Rules:Make sure to include your name and e-mail in your comment.Deadline is September 28th at 6pm est.Ways http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/09/once-witch-giveaway.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-1864433834075776964Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:47:00 +00002009-09-12T23:48:43.422-04:00weeklyRandom:Have you been wondering where you will be able to find Libba Bray the next few months? Well, she answered you here on her blog.Heather Brewer is having a contest and answered some questions on her blog here.Tera Lynn Childs wants to know what you want the next short story she posts to be about. Find out more on her blog post here.Megan Crewe is having an in person and an online release http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/09/this-week-in-ya-september-12-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-4351555530012681912Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:12:00 +00002009-09-10T20:22:18.039-04:00The Miles BetweenMary PearsonErikareviewErika's review of The Miles Between by Mary E. PearsonSo, I started writing this review on a plane, which for those who have read the book will find the irony in that.The Miles Between is one of those books that if I say too much about will completely spoil everything. I can tell you it's about a girl named Destiny who feels betrayed by her parents, does not want to get attached to anything, and http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/09/miles-between-review.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-2911721385482664892Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:30:00 +00002009-09-06T16:10:06.064-04:00weeklyRandom:If you're going to one of Holly Black's Spiderwick events and want a White Cat thingie, go here to find out how you can get one.Sarah Rees Brennan posted the next Big Idea, a short story entitled The Arundel Tomb. Go here to read it.If you live in Brazil or know what to wear in Brazil, send an e-mail to Meg Cabot and help her out. Go here for more information here.Kristin Cashore answered http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/09/this-week-in-ya-september-5-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-8526932560942704068Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:16:00 +00002009-08-31T22:33:15.729-04:00promotionMAXMaximum RideJames PattersonWe have a new promotion for you:<!--StartFragment--> ENTER TO WIN A SET OF JAMES PATTERSON PAGETURNERS! MAXIMUM RIDE – IF SHE LIVES, THE WORLD LIVES, IT’S THAT SIMPLE. Read “MAX” - the newest book in the bestselling Maximum Ride series. On sale in paperback 09/01/09! Still reeling from their most recent adventure, Maximum Ride and the rest of the http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/08/james-patterson-max-promotion.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-5141035491082772313Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:00:00 +00002009-08-30T12:29:28.620-04:00weeklyRandom:Kay Cassidy, Tera Lynn Childs, Becca Fitzpatrick, and Alyson Noel started a site Living Your 5 about making the world a better place. You can find out more here.Cassandra Clare posted a few major announcements about the Mortal Instruments series, including a fourth book, movie, and graphic novel. Find out more here.Stephanie Kuehnert posted her women who rock Wednesday about April Mosqus. http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-week-in-ya-august-29-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-2079792686978666705Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:58:00 +00002009-08-24T18:12:59.472-04:00weeklyRandom:Susan Adrian is a staring a series of "Sock-Knockers" posts about YA books that well, knocked her socks off. More info on her post. Cyn Balog posted brief recaps of her last couple of signings over on her blog.The trailer for Libba Bray's Going Bovine is now available on the EW. Sarah Rees Brennan posted the stops on her Exciting American Tour on her blog. Heather Brewer posted the cover http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-week-in-ya-august-22-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-8747820713933390820Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:23:00 +00002009-08-18T21:13:28.998-04:00Maggie StiefvaterLibba BrayBalladFirst off, we'd like to apologize for our absence these past weeks (besides weeks in YA of course). This summer has been surprisingly hectic seeing as no one seemed to be in one place for more than a week. But now with barely a week to the beginning of school, the YAthenaeum Team is back and ready to bring you even more contests, reviews, and everything you need to know about YA.So, to slowly http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/08/were-back-reviewers-story.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-6668275590580234399Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:24:00 +00002009-08-16T13:11:45.920-04:00weeklyRandom:Jennifer Lynn Barnes posted 2 sentences of her new book coming out next year, Raised by Wolves, on her blog here.Remember the Fantasy Road Trip Contest we mentioned in June? Well, Libba Bray made a post about it here. We have until Monday to help make it better than her 7th grade dance!Sarah Rees Brennan wrote a great parody of the Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie on her blog http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-week-in-ya-august-15-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-3680973869840850982Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:34:00 +00002009-08-09T00:21:38.815-04:00weeklyRandom:Sarah Rees Brennan posted the second part of her short story Sorcerer and Stone on her blog as the second My Big Idea. You can read it and find out more here.Ally Carter posted a playlist of what she listened to when she wrote Don't Judge a Girl By Her Cover on her blog here.Megan Crewe is having "The Spill Your Secrets Giveaway" to win various books and items. Find out more information onhttp://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-week-in-ya-august-8-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-3590632268183841950Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:50:00 +00002009-08-02T01:14:57.867-04:00weeklyRandom:Laurie Halse Anderson is having her Write for 15 Minutes a Day month again. If you'd like to take the dare or find out more, go to her blog on the subject here.Ally Carter posted a Heist Society mini excerpt on her blog here.Melissa de la Cruz posted a little sneak peek of The Van Alen Legacy on her blog along with news of her being in Entertainment Weekly.Maureen Johnson gives advice on http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/08/this-week-in-ya-august-1-2009.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-4570139207117345762Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:01:00 +00002009-07-31T23:09:52.052-04:00Richard LewisMonster's ProofcontestwinnersThe Morgue and MeJohn C. FordSince both the Monster's Proof contest and The Morgue and Me giveaway were ending within a day of each other, we decided to announce the winners together. So, first, we'd like to congratulate Paradox for winning the first publicly signed copy of Monster's Proof by Richard Lewis by proving that she herself is a contradiction!And last but not least, we'd like to congratulate Lisette for winning http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/07/monsters-proof-and-morgue-and-me.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9122410426353508790.post-5738087716455196174Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:30:00 +00002009-07-29T17:01:29.060-04:00M. Evelina Galangteen workshopwritingIf you're in the Miami area and are dying to go to a creative writing workshop, the following is for you:"Novelist M. Evelina Galang mentors teens in a series of five-day creative writing workshops.  Learn to write super short stories 250 words or less. Together, we’ll design, revise and perform hardly-any-word stories, as we read, listen and exchange feedback in small group sessions. http://yathenaeum.blogspot.com/2009/07/hardly-any-word-stories-for-teens.htmlyathenaeum@yahoo.com (YAthenaeum)0