Upcoming Book Releases February 2010

Take a look at the February book releases I think you’ll be interested in:
Worst Case by James Patterson
Available February 1, 2010 (Order on Amazon)

From the publisher:
Best case: survival
The son of one of New York’s wealthiest families is snatched off the street and held hostage. His parents can’t save him, because this kidnapper isn’t demanding money. Instead, he quizzes his prisoner on the price others pay for his life of luxury. In this exam, wrong answers are fatal.
Worst case: death
Detective Michael Bennett leads the investigation. With ten kids of his own, he can’t begin to understand what could lead someone to target anyone’s children. As another student disappears, one powerful family after another uses their leverage and connections to turn the heat up on the mayor, the press–anyone who will listen–to stop this killer. Their reach extends all the way to the FBI, who send their top Abduction Specialist, Agent [...]

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Snog, Marry, Kill: Mr. Darcy, Rhett Butler, or Holden Caulfield?

Okay, so the best ideas are borrowed…which is why I’m borrowing one from our friends over at Daemons TV They’ve started a fun game of “Would You Rather” with their favorite TV shows, and I’d like to try something similar with books. Let’s play a good ole’ fashion game of “Snog, Mary, Kill” with some of our favorite fictitious characters.
So here are your choices:

Mr. Darcy form Pride and Prejudice
Rhett Butler from Gone With The Wind
Holden Caulfield from The Catcher In The Rye
So, out of these 3 guys, who would you snog (trying to keep it PG folks), who would you marry, and who would you kill? Remember, each one has to be used only once, no exceptions. Here are my choices:
Snog: Rhett Butler (has a way with the ladies, but commitment issues)
Marry: Mr. Darcy (rich, faithful,handsome)
Kill: Holden (potty mouth, no ambition, currently lives in a mental institution)
What are [...]

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2009’s Holiday Haul

I must have been good last year because Santa brought me lots of books for Christmas. I thought I would share some of the wonderful books I received as gifts this holiday season:
Pride & Prejudice (Graphic Novel) by Nancy Butler, Jane Austen, and Hugo Petrus
I love Pride & Prejudice so I was very happy to find this book under the tree this year! I think it’s a great idea to turn classic books into graphic novels so that you can see visual renditions of your favorite characters. The cover alone cracks me up – “How to Cure Your Boy-Crazy Sisters!” and “Bingleys Bring Bling to Britain.”
Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook
I’m a big fan of Top Chef so I was excited to receive The Quickfire Cookbook. It’s a collection of recipes from Quickfire challenges from all six seasons of the show. It’s packed with beautiful photos [...]

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Upcoming Book Releases January 2010

Take a look at the January book releases I think you’ll be interested in:
Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace With Marriage by Elizabeth Gilbert
Available January 5, 2010 (Order on Amazon)

From the publisher:
At the end of her bestselling memoir Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert fell in love with Felipe, a Brazilian-born man of Australian citizenship who’d been living in Indonesia when they met. Resettling in America, the couple swore eternal fidelity to each other, but also swore to never, ever, under any circumstances get legally married. (Both were survivors of previous horrific divorces. Enough said.) But providence intervened one day in the form of the United States government, which—after unexpectedly detaining Felipe at an American border crossing—gave the couple a choice: they could either get married, or Felipe would never be allowed to enter the country again. Having been effectively sentenced to wed, Gilbert tackled her fears of marriage by delving into [...]

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Welcome to Daemon’s Books 2.0!

Welcome to an all new Daemon’s Books (or as we like to call it, Daemon’s Books 2.0)!
As some of you might have noticed, we have a brand new look.
This new design should make it easier to navigate around the website. It was created by the wonderful Michael Martin of Pro Blog Design and his team. So how about we go on a little tour?
First stop, the homepage:

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Happy Holidays From Daemon’s Books

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Hope you guys take this time to enjoy yourselves, spend time with you family, and catch up on some books.
And in case you’re looking for some must-reads for the holiday season, check out our Christmas 2009 Book recommendations.

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Kristen’s Favorite Books of 2009

It’s hard to believe that 2009 is coming to a close and we’re about to enter a new decade. As the end of the year approaches, I’ve been looking back at all the books I’ve read in 2009 and I made a list of a few that stood out from the rest. These might not be the best books of the year, but they are books that I had fun reading.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help is easily the best book I read all year (maybe even the past few years) and you can read my full review here. I rated it 5 out of 5 stars because it has a page turning plot and characters that are so real that they feel like old friends by the end of the novel. The Help became a sleeper hit over the summer thanks to word-of-mouth recommendations (I [...]

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Giveaway: SCARLETT & CRIMSON Prize Pack

Daemon’s Books is very happy to introduce its very first giveaway!
In order to celebrate the US launch of SCARLETT & CRIMSON, we are giving you a chance to win one of 5 great prize packs.
Scarlett & Crimson are 13-year-old best friends who see the world differently than other girls their age. Their philosophy in life, known as ‘Darq’, is a way of looking at the world, understanding it and themselves. When they come together, the girls write, record and perform their own tracks for their high school rock band, DarqStarz. The band’s first single, “Be Your Own Scene,” is available for download on the website: www.scarlettandcrimson.com. With their bright and independent natures, Scarlett & Crimson are ambassadors for 21st century teens.
Scarlett & Crimson appear in a 16-book series of colorfully illustrated titles, published by Simon & Schuster with drawings inspired by designer Ged Backland. The first three installments, [...]

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A List of Lists: Best Books of 2009

It’s December and you know what that means, it’s time for anyone and everyone with an opinion to make a “best of 2009” list. The lists are subjective, but they’re fun to look through and a good way to discover books that you haven’t heard about. Since I haven’t come across a single list that mirrors my favorite books of the year, look for my picks next week. Here are a few best of 2009 lists that I think are interesting:
Amazon’s Top 100 Customer Bestsellers
Amazon’s Top 100 Editors’ Picks
Paste Magazine picks the 20 Best Books of the Decade
NPR’s 10 Best Cookbooks of 2009
NPR’s Best Gift Books of 2009
O Magazine’s 10 Terrific Reads of 2009
Library Journal’s Best Books of 2009
The Book Design Review picks their Favorite Book Covers of 2009
Publisher’s Weekly picks their Best Books of 2009. This is a controversial list because the top ten are [...]

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Ben H. Winters

Artist Profile: Ben H. Winters
After enjoying the mash-up Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters by Jane Austen and Ben H. Winters, I was curious to learn more about the man behind the death lobster. Here’s a short profile on this up and coming author:
Who: Author of the popular mash-up Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters
Where:Ben lives in Brooklyn, New York
Other Work: Ben’s writing ability extends far beyond books. He’s written numerous plays, and musicals as well as contributed to various magazines and newspapers.
Cool Fact: Ben leads a creative writing program for elementary school kids in Manhattan.
More Info: Learn more about Winters at http://www.benhwinters.com/

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