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Saturday, April 2, 2016

Book Spotlight | It Gets Worse by Shane Dawson

IT GETS WORSE
by Shane Dawson
Expected Publication: July 19th, 2016
Genres: Non-Fiction, Memoir
Shane Dawson shared some of his best and worst experiences in I Hate Myselfie, the critically acclaimed book that secured his place as a gifted humorist and keen observer of millennial culture.

In this new collection of original personal essays, Shane goes even deeper, sharing never-before-revealed stories from his life, giving readers a no-holds-barred look at moments both bizarre and relatable, from cult-like Christian after-school activities, dressing in drag, and losing his virginity, to hiring a psychic, clashes with celebrities, and coming to terms with his bisexuality.

Every step of the way, Shane maintains his signature brand of humor, proving that even the toughest breaks can be funny when you learn to laugh at yourself.



Author Links: YouTube | Daily Vlogs | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads | Instagram | Google+

Shane Lee Dawson (born Yaw; born July 19, 1988) is an American YouTube personality, actor, sketch comedian, singer, songwriter and film director. Dawson is known for making comedy videos featuring many recurring characters (such as Shananay, Ned the Nerd, S. Deezy, Mom, Aunt Hilda, Fruitlupe and recently Amy), celebrity impersonations (such as Paris Hilton, Miley Cyrus and Sarah Palin), and spoofs of popular music videos and television shows. Most of his major productions were done with the help of producer Lauren Schnipper.

As of December 2015, his YouTube channel, ShaneDawsonTV, is the 129th most subscribed channel, having more than 7 million subscribers and more than 1.1 billion views. In March 2012, Dawson began pursuing a music career, releasing six singles. He has also released numerous music video parodies.

His podcast, Shane and Friends, starring him and his friend Jessie Buttafuoco (originally with his producer, Lauren Schnipper), was created in 2013 and is still ongoing. As of February 18 2016, 54 episodes have been released, with multiple YouTubers and celebrity guests.

In 2014, Dawson released his first film, Not Cool, directed by and starring himself. In early 2015, Dawson released a memoir titled I Hate Myselfie: A Collection of Essays.



Thursday, December 17, 2015

Graphic Novel Spotlight | Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir By Stan Lee

AMAZING FANTASTIC INCREDIBLE: A MARVELOUS MEMOIR
by Stan Lee, Peter David, Colleen Doran
Published: November 3rd, 2015
Purchase: Amazon | B&N | iTunes | BAM | IndieBound | GooglePlay | Audible
In this gorgeously illustrated, full-color graphic memoir, Stan Lee—comic book legend and cocreator of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other Marvel superheroes—shares his iconic legacy and the story of how modern comics came to be.

Stan Lee is a man who needs no introduction. The most legendary name in the history of comic books, he has been the leading creative force behind Marvel Comics, and has brought to life—and into the mainstream—some of the world’s best-known heroes and most infamous villains throughout his career. His stories—filled with superheroes struggling with personal hang-ups and bad guys who possessed previously unseen psychological complexity—added wit and subtlety to a field previously locked into flat portrayals of good vs. evil. Lee put the human in superhuman and in doing so, created a new mythology for the twentieth century.

In this beautifully illustrated graphic memoir—illustrated by celebrated artist Colleen Doran—Lee tells the story of his life with the same inimitable wit, energy, and offbeat spirit that he brought to the world of comics. Moving from his impoverished childhood in Manhattan to his early days writing comics, through his military training films during World War II and the rise of the Marvel empire in the 1960s to the current resurgence in movies, Amazing Fantastic Incredible documents the life of a man and the legacy of an industry and career.

This funny, moving, and incredibly honest memoir is a must-have for collectors and fans of comic books and graphic novels of every age.


Stan Lee is a man who needs no introduction. Nevertheless: Having begun his career with wartime Timely Comics and staying the course throughout the Atlas era, Stan the Man made comic-book history with Fantastic Four #1, harbinger of a bold new perspective in story writing that endures to this day. With some of the industry's greatest artists, he introduced hero after hero in Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, X-Men and more, forming a shared universe for rival publishers to measure themselves against. After an almost literal lifetime of writing and editing, Lee entered new entertainment fields and earned Marvel one opportunity after another. He remains one of Marvel's best-known public representatives.



Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday | Nuts by Alice Clayton + Binge by Tyler Oakley

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights an upcoming book release that I'm looking forward to. This week I'm sharing with you the first book in the Hudson Valley series, Nuts by Alice Clayton. This book is set to be released on October 20th, 2015.


The New York Times bestselling author of Wallbanger and Rusty Nailed is back with Nuts, the first in a brand new series set in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley.

Roxie Callahan is a private chef to some of Hollywood’s wealthiest, and nastiest, calorie-counting wives. After a dairy disaster implodes her carefully crafted career in one fell ploop, she finds herself back home in upstate New York, bailing out her hippie mother and running the family diner.

When gorgeous local farmer Leo Maxwell delivers her a lovely bunch of organic walnuts, Roxie wonders if a summer back home isn’t such a bad idea after all. Leo is heavily involved in the sustainable slow food movement, and he likes to take his time. In all things. Roxie is determined to head back to the west coast as soon as summer ends, but will the pull of lazy fireflies and her very own Almanzo Wilder be enough to keep her home for good?

Salty. Spicy. Sweet. Nuts. Go on, grab a handful.

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Why am I looking forward to Nuts?
(Oh my goodness, this question sounds hilarious!)

1.) The cover and title drew my attention at first. I thought it was funny.

2.) I've heard good things about Alice Clayton.

3.) This books sounds like a romance that I could really enjoy!


You can preorder Nuts for $7.99 on Amazon!


I'm also sharing with you Binge by Tyler Oakley. This book is set to be released on October 20th, 2015.


Pop-culture phenomenon, social rights advocate, and the most prominent LGBTQ+ voice on YouTube, Tyler Oakley brings you his first collection of witty, personal, and hilarious essays.

For someone who made a career out of over-sharing on the Internet, Tyler has a shocking number of personal mishaps and shenanigans to reveal in his first book: experiencing a legitimate rage blackout in a Cheesecake Factory; negotiating a tense stand­off with a White House official; crashing a car in front of his entire high school, in an Arby’s uniform; projectile vomiting while bartering with a grandmother; and so much more. In Binge, Tyler delivers his best untold, hilariously side-splitting moments with the trademark flair that made him a star.

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Why am I looking forward to Binge?
(This one doesn't sound any better than the first!)

1.) Once again, Tyler Oakley is one of my favorite YouTubers.

2.) This book sounds like it has a lot of hilarious stories in it. 

3.) I need more laughs. It seems like I've been reading a lot of depressing books lately.


You can preorder Binge for $11.99 on Amazon!


BONUS BOOKS!

WENDY DARLING: STARS
(Wendy Darling #1)
by Colleen Oakes
Released on October 13th, 2015
Purchase for $8.99 on Amazon!

EVERYTHING I LEFT UNSAID
(Everything I Left Unsaid #1)
by M. O'Keefe
Released on October 13th, 2015
Purchase for $7.99 on Amazon!



Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday | Redemption Road by Katie Ashley + The Amazing Book is Not On Fire by Dan Howell and Phil Lester

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights an upcoming book release that I'm looking forward to. This week I'm sharing with you the second book in the Vicious Cycle series, Redemption Road by Katie Ashley. This book is set to be released on October 6th, 2015.


Looking for a walk on the wild side, Annabel Percy, the daughter of a powerful politician, gives in to an attraction to a sexy biker she meets one night. But she finds herself living a nightmare when she’s kidnapped and transported into a hell on earth she never could have imagined.

Born and bred into the Hells Raiders MC, Nathaniel “Reverend” Malloy lives and dies for his brothers. But when he becomes the unexpected savior of a rival club’s captive, Rev makes it his personal mission to nurse Annabel back to health—and to shelter her from the nightmares that torment her.

Once Annabel heals, she’s stunned to realize she is falling for the seductive man who saved her. Faced with their impossible attraction, can she accept the life he leads, or will Rev walk away from the only life he’s ever known for the woman he was never supposed to love?

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Why am I looking forward to Redemption Road?

1.) Redemption Road is an MC Romance. I love those!

2.) The situation Annabel and Rev find themselves in is interesting. Will she ultimately accept his way of life or will he give it all up for her? I can't wait to see!


You can preorder Redemption Road for $5.99 on Amazon!


I'm also sharing with you The Amazing Book is Not on Fire by Dan Howell and Phil Lester. This book is set to be released on October 13th, 2015.


Hello reader,

In this book is a world. A world created by two awkward guys who share their lives on the internet!

We are Dan and Phil and we invite you on a journey inside our minds! From the stories of our actual births, to exploring Phil's teenage diary and all the reasons why Dan's a fail.

Learn how to draw the perfect cat whiskers, get advice on what to do in an awkward situation and discover which of our dining chairs represents you emotionally. With everything from what we text each other, to the time we met One Direction and what really happened in Vegas...

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Why am I looking forward to The Amazing Book is Not on Fire?

1.) Dan and Phil are among my favorite YouTubers.

2.) If this book is anything like their videos, it's sure to be funny.


You can preorder The Amazing Book is Not on Fire for $10.99 on Amazon!


BONUS BOOK!

CONTRACTED LOVE (Love Contract #1)
by Jessica Wood
Released on October 6th, 2015


Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday | A Work in Progress by Connor Franta

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights an upcoming book release that I'm looking forward to. This week I'm sharing with you Connor Franta's memoir called, A Work in Progress. This book is set to be released on April 21st, 2015 by Atria/Keywords Press. 


In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation—so far. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker.

Exploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don’t be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.

This full-color collection includes photography and childhood clippings provided by Connor and is a must-have for anyone inspired by his journey.

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Why am I looking forward to reading A Work in Progress? I'm going to be completely honest when I say that I usually don't like reading non-fiction books. So why am I making an exception with this book, you ask? First, I kind of have an obsession with authors/actors/personalities from my state of Minnesota. And Connor is from a small town here. Second, I've been subscribed to his YouTube channel for maybe half a year now. I went back and watched all his videos and vlogs that I could. Connor is a very creative and inspiring person, and one of my favorite YouTubers. When I learned that he had written a book (YAY!), and then thought "Hey, I'm a book blogger!", I immediately had to make a WoW post. 


You can preorder A Work in Progress at the following retailers:

Amazon (Paperback) | Amazon (Kindle)
B&N (Paperback) | B&N (Nook)




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