City of Glass, My New Favorite Book.

*Attention if you haven't read City of Glass I highly advise you to not read this book review. It contains Spoilers.*


City Of Glass By Casandra Clare
To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters -- never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.

As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her new found powers to help save the Glass City -- whatever the cost?

Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Timesbestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments.

November: Welcome to Harry Potter month!!

Tiffy and I have decided to dedicate the entire month of November to "Harry Potter", considering Part 1 of the last film shall release on November 19th.

We are planning to schedule two different shows on Blog Talk Radio. One before the film is released to have one more final discussion about the books and our long quest over the last few months, trying to re-read the entire series altogether one last time. What do we want to see in the film, and what perhaps, do we think is going to be cut out?

And finally, join us for another show at the end of the month, after the release so we can discuss our thoughts and critique of the film. Did it live up to our expectations? It has been a long road to the end, and we are going to celebrate it as best we can!!

Stay tuned!!

The Hunger Games Discussion!!!

Join us on Blog Talk Radio on Halloween at 2pm EST as Tiffy and I discuss "The Hunger Games" Trilogy. FINALLY!!

After many bumps in the road, the discussion has finally been scheduled. We will be discussing all three books and what we thought about "Mockingjay" and how the series wrapped up. Were you satisfied? Were we? Join us to find out!!

We have also been having fun putting our heads together and creating a dream cast list for the films. Who do we think should play Katniss? Who do we think can pull off drunken Haymitch without a hitch?? Find out Sunday afternoon!!

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Richelle Mead's Last Sacrifice Tour Schedule

Richelle Mead's Last Sacrifice Comes out December 7th the Sixth installment of Vampire Academy. Here's her complete tour schedule. And If you are planning on attending a signing, be sure to check out the signing polices listed on Richelle's Blog.

Tuesday December 7th - NYC - 7:00Pm
Barnes & Noble (Tribeca)
97 Warren St, New York, NY
(212) 587-5389
Live Webcast!

Wednesday, December 8th - Philadelphia - 7:00PM
Location: Mercer Museum
84 S. Pine St, Doylestown, PA 18901
Bookseller: Doylestown Bookstore
16 S Main St, Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 230-7610

City Of Bones is quite Epic.

The Mortal Instruments Book One: City Of Bones By Cassandra Clare

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder - much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing - not even a smear of blood - to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy? 

This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know.... 

Hilary Duff's Elixir hits bookstores today!

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Whoa Whoa What?
Hilary Duff wrote a novel?
Say What?

Indeed she has. Apparently last week when i was compiling a list of books being released this month, I missed this particular one. (I'm currently smacking my forehead and telling myself I'm an idiot.) Hilary Duff who is a former Disney star, turned Pop Singer / Actress has now added being an author to her impressive resume. (Giddy with joy.) It's awesome to see the "good" celebs do something besides movies, T.V shows and releasing an Album. Especially a celebrity whom I am a huge fan of.

Elixir By Hilary Duff - Co authored By Elise Allen,

"Misguided Angel" Book Trailer Revealed

Hollywood Crush managed to get their hands on the Exclusive book trailer. (EEEP! excuse me while i squeel with delight) The trailer is said to be premiering in theaters this weekend. Don't forget that in exactly two weeks from today Misguided Angel will be released. ( I'm glad I've only had to wait since August and not a whole year like older fans of the series.)

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Source: Hollywoond Crush

Misguided Sneak Peaks....

Since Melissa De La Cruz has been posting sneak peaks on her twitter, these past couple of weeks, I thought it would be nice to compile them all together. So here they are in order of how they were tweeted.

1. Tomasia kept her position, waiting for the creature to come to her, to walk into the trap they had laid.
2. "We should get back," Schuyler whispered. They didn't have time for this. No time for love; for each other.
3. She got right to the point. "You know where they are."
4. The monitor on the wall showed the vampire's face full of terror, frozen on the screen.
5. She was going to coaz the dark angel out of his shadow.
6. As a rule, Mimi did not enjoy the company of Red Blood boys unless they were tasty.
7. If he wanted to, in an instant he could obliterate all of them from the landscape.
8. "The last time the Regis took wards off, you remember what happened." Mimi didn't but she wasn't about to admit it.
9. I can do this, Schuyler thought. I know I will see Jack again. I believe it.
10. "If you're wrong I'm having your memory wiped and you'll never work for us again." "Promise?"

Melissa De La Cruz's Twitter is @Melissadelacruz

Misguided Angel News!!

Misguided Angel, the 5th book in the Blue Blood Series by Melissa de la Cruz, will be on the book shelfs for sell at your local bookstore on October 26th 2010. (Squee!!!)

• The Book Trailer will premiere on October 12th, 2010 via MTV'S Hollywood Crush.

• If you would like to buy a SIGNED COPY of Misguided Angel, Call the Vroman's Will Call Department and they will reserve a book for you and then mail it to you in time for the Oct. 26th release date.

Here's the info:

Vroman's Will Call Department

Vroman's Bookstore

685 E Colorado Blvd.

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626)449-5320

The Signed copies will also be available for sale on the Vroman's Website.

• Do you have a facebook? Check out the new Facebook App, that will determine whether you are a Blue Blood, a Silver Blood or a Red Blood. http://www.facebook.com/pages/BlueBloods/127144290655039?v=app_121696527880691

October Reading Selection

Tiffany and I have decided on the book of the month, or rather once again, the series of the month.

For the month of October we will be reading the "Fallen" series by Thomas E. Sniegoski. Any fans of "The Vampire Diaries" are probably familiar with it because of the film "Fallen" based on Book 1 that stars Paul Wesley.

So head on over to our Book of the Month page, read up on the books, and get ready for a discussion.

We will be having out discussion on "The Hunger Games" on BlogTalkRadio on Tuesday October 19th. Due to an interview that I have to prepare for, we had to push it back.

Get reading!!

Hello October!

Don'tcha just love October? We here at Books By Flashlight certainly do. October means, warmer clothes, Boots, Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks,( I so want one right now.) the World Series and of course New Book Releases. October is the perfect month to cozy up on the couch near the fire and read a book. Here's a few books off of the New Releases list that i browsed via Barnes and Noble, that i thought you might enjoy.

For the Week of Oct 5th:

• Sugar and Spice (L.A Candy Series #3) By Lauren Conrad. 
• Crave (Fallen Angels Series #2) By J.Ward.
• Behemoth By Scott Westerfeld.
• Thirst No. 3: The Eternal Dawn By Christoper Pike.
• Pure Sin (Privilege Series #5) By Kate Brian.
• Sun-Kissed Christmas By Katherine Applegate.
• Fearscape (The Devouring # 3) By Simon Holt.
• Ash By Malinda Lo.

Mockingjay equals a total Tearjerker.

Okay first off, if you haven’t read the last installment of the Hunger Games Trilogy, (seriously what is wrong with you?) stop reading this and go read the book RIGHT NOW!

Basic summary: Katniss Everdeen, Girl on fire. Survived. Her home has been destroyed. Gale escaped and helped her family escape. Peeta got captured by the Capitol. District 13 really does exist. A new revolution is unfolding. And Katniss has been a part of the revolution without even knowing it. District 13 comes out of hiding and plots to over throw the capitol. Katniss becomes the Mockingjay, the rebel’s pawn. A war embarks. The rebels take over the capitol, but lives were lost. The Future of Panem has forever changed.

Who's Going to Direct The Hunger Games?

Since we are reading the Hunger Games Trilogy this month I'd like to share with you some Movie news about The Hunger Games. A big thanks to Levi at WeLoveCult for tweeting a link about Lionsgate narrowing it down to 3 possible directors to Direct The Hunger Games.

The HG trilogy  is a hot commodity in the film making sense. Lionsgate is currently trying to get this production up and running as fast as possible. They've narrowed their list of potential directors down to 3 possible choices. Their choices are Sam Mendes, Gary Ross and David Slade.

To read the full article click here.

So which of the 3 possible directors would you like to see take on this film?

MockingJay Book Tour.

Suzanne Collins, New York Times Best Selling Author is Currently doing a book tour for Mockingjay. Check out the dates to see when she is coming to a city near you. 

Misguided Angel

The synopsis of Melissa De La Cruz' latest edition to the Blue Bloods series; Misguided Angel has just recently been released.

After inheriting the dark Van Alen Legacy, Schuyler fled to Florence with her forbidden love, Jack. Now the two of them must embark on the mission Schuyler was destined to complete: to find and protect the five remaining gates that guard the earth from Lucifer, lord of the Silver Bloods.

Back in New York, Mimi has been elected Regent of a crumbling coven. Struggling with her heartache over the loss of Kingsley and with her overwhelming desire to destroy Jack, she must focus all of her energy on a perilous new threat. Vampires are being abducted and their captors are planning to burn them alive online...for all the world to see. Help arrives in the form of Deming Chen, a Venator from Shanghai, who must untangle the web of deceptions before the killers strike again.

"The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel" out today in the US!

Clockwork Angel was released in the United States today. Written by Cassandra Clare, a past fan fiction extraordinaire, Clockwork Angel is the first book in the new prequel series to The Mortal Instruments called The Infernal Devices.

A story that takes place in Victorian London, it sheds some light on the Lightwoods, the Herondales, and I'm sure a few other Shadowhunter families that are the main focus of The Mortal Instruments. And I have personally be told by Cassie Clare herself on twitter, that we will get to see everyone's favorite warlock, Magnus Bane, and some of his previous relationships that he mentions now and again throughout the first series. Here's the synopsis from the front flap:

"When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.

Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.

Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by—and torn between—two best friends: Jem, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length...everyone, that is, but Tessa.

As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world...and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all."

Now, before I go off and begin reading, just let me tell you the absolute chaos I went through to get this book today. First, I wasn't going to buy it today, because I only had a little money right now, however, because my check is in the mail, I decided "What the hell!" and raced off to Walmart. Unfortunately, thinking it would be cheaper, I didn't have enough money with me. So I drove to Target, when my gas light comes on in my truck. But I was nearly to Target, so I kept going, only to find that it was even more at Target. Depressed, I drove home, thinking I might have to wait for my mother to come home so we can go to Cosco to buy it.

Luckily, I decided to check my email, when I found I had a 30% off coupon for Clockwork Angel at Barnes and Noble. But wait, I still needed gas. So I dug into my piggy bank for a few extra dollars and went to the gas station. Then, I was so excited, I nearly drove away from the gas station without pumping the gas I just paid for! I finally got to Barnes and Noble, bought it, raced home, made myself some Kool-Aid, and am now ready to bury myself completely into Victorian London.

And I am almost positive that I will be up all night finishing it. I wouldn't be a Night Owl otherwise!

Safe Haven

The Latest novel By Nicholas Sparks, Safe Haven is said to be released September 14th 2010.

When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships: one with Alex, a widowed store owner with a kind heart and two young children; and another with her plainspoken single neighbor, Jo. Despite her reservations, Katie slowly begins to let down her guard, putting down roots in the close-knit community and becoming increasingly attached to Alex and his family.

But even as Katie begins to fall in love, she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts and terrifies her . . . a past that set her on a fearful, shattering journey across the country, to the sheltered oasis of Southport. With Jo’s empathic and stubborn support, Katie eventually realizes that she must choose between a life of transient safety and one of riskier rewards . . . and that in the darkest hour, love is the only true safe haven.

Sounds like another amazing book by Nicholas Sparks.  Of course it's a well known fact that every single one of his books has made me cry. So I'm 100% positive this one will make the tears fall down my face. 

Kisses From Hell

Just Released On August 24th, 2010, This irresistible collection features stories of love amid vampires by five of today's hottest authors—Kristin Cast (Tempted), Richelle Mead(Vampire Academy), Alyson Noël (Evermore), Kelley Armstrong (The Summoning), and Francesca Lia Block (Pretty Dead). 

Truly, Madly, Undead-ly. 

From a fugitive vampire forced to trust a boy who might work for the group bent on destroying her to the legendary romance of two immortals whose love compels them to risk everything, this heart-pounding collection brings new meaning to the words "love you forever." Whether you're into romances that are dark and moody or light and fun, these stories will quench that insatiable thirst for enchanting tales of the beautiful undead.

Would you like to receive a copy signed by Richelle Mead? Here's how to do so:

1. Go to  University Book Store and search for "Kisses From Hell". Order how many copy's you want, then stick them in your shopping cart and start the checking out process.

2. On the payment page, there's a comment field. Enter the Following: " Please send me a personalized signed copy (or copies)." Then write in who you would like the book or books made out to. Be VERY specific about the name. Some People say "Make it out to me, Joe Smith" when they really just want it made out to "Joe," not Joe Smith.  So tell them exactly which name should be in the book! You must tell them you want the book(s) signed. Books do not come automatically signed.

3. Pay for the item and complete your order.

4. The store will then get in touch with Richelle to stop by and sign the order, then the books will be mailed to you. Just be advised that something like this might not get shipped out the very next day. There may be a delay before Richelle can stop by. Don't worry though, she'll try to be fast when there's a new order.

*University Book store does accept international orders.

P.s University Book Store in Seattle is the only way to order a signed copy of any of Richelle Mead's books, unless of course you attend a book signing. 

Source: RichelleMead.com

Rick Riordan Comic Con Part 5

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Rick Riordan Comic Con Part 3

Rick Riordan Comic Con Part 2

Rick Riordan at Comic Con 2010 Part 1

This was by far one of my favorite panels of the whole weekend at Comic Con this year. He is one of my favorite authors and I have been dying to meet him ever since I picked up Book 1 of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" last year.

I also just finished reading Book 1 of the new companion series to this series, "The Kane Chronicles". Everyone go pick up Book 1 "The Red Pyramid". I don't think I have ever had so much fun reading a book before! You won't regret it!

Ray Bradbury turns 90!!

Acclaimed science fiction author Ray Bradbury turned 90 yesterday. Author of books "Something Wicked this Way Comes" and "Fahrenheit 451" still going on as strong as ever. I actually had an opportunity when I was a kid to go see him speak at the college in my hometown in Southern California, and it was fantastic. Even way back then, I knew I wanted to be an author, and my mother made sure I got to see one of the best science fiction novelist of all time, speak about his craft.

Maybe for his birthday I will finally read one of his books. Any suggestions?

"Clockwork Angel" trailer

The trailer for Book 1 "The Infernal Devices", Cassandra Clare's prequel trilogy to "The Mortal Instruments", "Clockwork Angel".

When 16-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks, and other supernatural beings stalk the gaslit streets.

From what I have managed to get from Cassie's twitter updates, Tessa is going to be in the middle of a love triangle with 2 young men, Will and Jem. In this series, we will see back story of the Lightwood family, more of Magnus Bane (YAY, my favorite character in the series) and another young girl getting sucked into a world of Shadowhunters, warlocks, vampires and werewolves. I couldn't be more excited for this series, and the continuation of "The Mortal Instruments" series with three more books! Book 4, "City of Fallen Angels" will be released in April of 2011.

But first, we have "Clockwork Angel". What I am looking forward to most: more Magnus Bane and some of his past relationships, of which Cassie told me will appear somewhere in the series over twitter!

Make sure you follow Cassie on twitter (look on our sidebar), and pick up "Clockwork Angel" in stores in the US on Tuesday, already released in the UK and many other countries worldwide.

Welcome to Books by Flashlight!!

This originally just started out as a small group of some fellow book worms and night owls on twitter that wanted to read the same books and discuss them together over skype, but now we want to spread the word. So if you are one of those thousands and love to stay up to the wee hours of the morning, reading, writing and obsessing over your favorite novels, well, you're in luck!!

Trust me, you're not as alone as you think!! So bundle up with your slippers, a cup of hot chocolate with a few marshmallows, and a flashlight, because we are going to be up 'til sunrise!!

Now, currently, the Night Owls in our group so far are catching up on "The Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins. In the coming weeks fellow creator Tiffany and I will be working on this website, starting some discussions and gearing up for our final discussion on the series on our Blog Talk Radio show we have yet to create! So bare with us, and get reading!

Our current guess is we will be reading one book/series a month, depending on how long it is. However, we will also keep you updated on release dates, author interviews, film rights, and other book news, including reviews of our own!