Book Trailer: Nightmares by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

Title: Nightmares

Authors: Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

Book Summar

Sleeping has never been so scary. And now waking up is even worse!

Charlie Laird has several problems.

1. His dad married a woman he is sure moonlights as a witch.
2. He had to move into her purple mansion, which is NOT a place you want to find yourself after dark.
3. He can’t remember the last time sleeping wasn’t a nightmarish prospect. Like even a nap.

 What Charlie doesn’t know is that his problems are about to get a whole lot more real. Nightmares can ruin a good night’s sleep, but when they start slipping out of your dreams and into the waking world—that’s a line that should never be crossed.

 And when your worst nightmares start to come true . . . well, that’s something only Charlie can face. And he’s going to need all the help he can get, or it might just be lights-out for Charlie Laird. For good.

Book Trailer

Book Trailer: The Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

I love book trailers! 

They are a great way to get introduced to a new book or series. 

Check out this one!

The Clean Getaway by Nic Stone

How to Go on an Unplanned Road Trip with Your Grandma:

* Grab a Suitcase: Prepacked from the big spring break trip that got CANCELLED.

* Fasten Your Seatbelt: G'ma's never conventional, so this trip won't be either.

* Use the Green Book: G'ma's most treasured possession. It holds, history, memories, and most important, the way home.

What Not to Bring:

* A Cell Phone: Avoid contact with Dad at all costs. Even when G'ma starts acting stranger than usual.

Set against the backdrop of the segregation history of the American South, take a trip with New York Times bestselling Nic Stone and an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't always what they seem--his G'ma included.

Although this is a middle grade and Dear Martin was young adult, I think many kids who loved Dear Martin will give this one a try. It sounds really good! 

Dragonwatch: A Fablehaven Adventure Book Trailer and VR Experience!!!

The Fablehaven series is an absolutely fantastic series.  I know so many kids that have read the series and just LOVED it.  If you are one of those people - get ready because Brandon Mull has written a sequel!!! 

It's called Dragonwatch, and today I have the trailer for it and a cool 360 VR video as well!  

Oh and stay tuned because I'm participating in a blog tour in March, so I'll be sharing my thoughts on the book.  

Book Trailer

And here is the VR 360 video.  Pretty cool! 

Book Trailer Release for PRESS PLAY +GIVEAWAY!!

Very excited today to take part in the release of the book trailer for Press Play!!!

This is being hosted by Me, My Shelf, and I tours/blasts. 

First about the book

PRESS PLAY
Author: Erid Devine
Release Date: October 28, 2014
Publisher: Running Press Kids

Greg Dunsmore, a.k.a. Dun the Ton, is focused on one thing: making a documentary that will guarantee his admission into the film school of his choice. Every day, Greg films his intense weight-loss focused workouts as well as the nonstop bullying that comes from his classmates. But when he captures footage of violent, extreme hazing by his high school’s championship-winning lacrosse team in the presence of his principal, Greg’s field of view is in for a readjustment.

Greg knows there is a story to be told, but it is not clear exactly what. And his attempts to find out the truth only create more obstacles, not to mention physical harm upon himself. Yet if Greg wants to make his exposé his ticket out of town rather than a veritable death sentence, he will have to learn to play the game and find a team to help him.

Combine the underbelly of Friday Night Lights with the unflinching honesty of Walter Dean Myers, and you will find yourself with Eric Devine’s novel of debatable truths, consequences, and realities.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20821457-press-play?from_search=true

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/press-play-eric-devine/1118741433?ean=9780762455126

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Press-Play-Eric-Devine/dp/0762455128/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1411421944&sr=8-2&keywords=press+play

About the Author

Eric Devine is the author of multiple works of Young Adult fiction, most recently Dare Me, with Press Play being published 10/28. He is also a veteran high school English teacher who spends as much time teaching as he does completing field research for his novels. His work has been listed byYALSA and Booklist for reluctant readers and for Best in Sports. He is married to his high school sweetheart, and his wife and he have two wonderful daughters and two not-so-wonderful Labradors. Find out more at ericdevine.org, facebook.com/ericdevineauthor, or Twitter: @eric_devine

Ok now for the trailer!

Looks fantastic doesn't it!!!

Now for the GIVEAWAY!

Must be 13+ To Enter | Ships in US only.

1 Winner will get a signed copy of PRESS PLAY and a PRESS PLAY phone case. (Winners chooses case size)

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Book Trailer for Holly Schindler's New YA Book - FERAL

I'm excited to be able to share the book trailer for Feral by Holly Schindler.  

This book looks awesome, and the trailer is great!

Check it out!

About the Book

Release: August 26

The Lovely Bones meets Black Swan in this haunting psychological thriller with twists and turns that will make you question everything you think you know.

It’s too late for you. You’re dead. Those words continue to haunt Claire Cain months after she barely survived a brutal beating in Chicago. So when her father is offered a job in another state, Claire is hopeful that getting out will offer her a way to start anew.

But when she arrives in Peculiar, Missouri, Claire feels an overwhelming sense of danger, and her fears are confirmed when she discovers the body of a popular high school student in the icy woods behind the school, surrounded by the town’s feral cats. While everyone is quick to say it was an accident, Claire knows there’s more to it, and vows to learn the truth about what happened. 

But the closer she gets to uncovering the mystery, the closer she also gets to realizing a frightening reality about herself and the damage she truly sustained in that Chicago alley….

Holly Schindler’s gripping story is filled with heart-stopping twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

STORM by D.J. MacHale Book Trailer Blast +GIVEAWAY

Very excited today to be able to be part of the Book Blast for STORM! I've had several students read SYLO and love it, and I know they can't wait for storm.  

Synopsis 

From #1 New York Times bestselling author D.J. MacHale comes STORM —the exhilarating, action-packed sequel to SYLO :

“Absolutely un-put-downable, more exciting than an X-box and roller coaster combined.”—Kirkus, starred review

“With this extremely high-octane story that’s the equivalent to a summer movie blockbuster, MacHale kicks off an apocalyptic trilogy sure to leave readers demanding the next installment.”—Booklist

“An entertaining and creepy tale.”—Publishers Weekly

   

Okay here's the trailer for SYLO the first book!

I've also got the cover for the 3rd book - STRIKE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

D.J. MacHale is a writer, director, executive producer and creator of several popular television series and movies. As an author, his ten-volume book series: PENDRAGON – JOURNAL OF AN ADVENTURE THROUGH TIME AND SPACE became a New York Times #1 bestseller.

He was raised in Greenwich, CT and graduated from Greenwich High School. While in school, he had several jobs including collecting eggs at a poultry farm, engraving trophies and washing dishes in a steakhouse…in between playing football and running track. D.J. attended New York University where he received a BFA in film production.
His filmmaking career began in New York where he worked as a freelance writer/director making corporate videos and television commercials. He also taught photography and film production.

D.J. broke into the entertainment business by writing several ABC AFTERSCHOOL SPECIALS. As co-creator of the popular Nickelodeon series: ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?, he produced all 91 episodes over 8 years. D.J. also wrote and directed the movieTOWER OF TERROR for ABC’s WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY which starred Kirsten Dunst and Steve Guttenberg. The Showtime series CHRIS CROSS was co-created, written and produced by D.J. It received the CableAce award for Best Youth Series.

D.J. co-created and produced the Discovery Kids/NBC television series FLIGHT 29 DOWN. He wrote every episode and directed several. His work on FLIGHT 29 DOWN earned him the Writers Guild of America award for “Outstanding Children’s Script” and a Directors Guild of America award nomination.

Other notable writing credits include the ABC AFTERSCHOOL SPECIAL titled SEASONAL DIFFERENCES; the pilot for the long-running PBS/CBS series GHOSTWRITER; and the HBO series ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN, BOY DETECTIVE for which he received a CableAce nomination for writing.

In print, D.J. has co-written the book THE TALE OF THE NIGHTLY NEIGHBORS, based on his own teleplay and penned the poetic adaptation of the classic Norwegian folk tale EAST OF THE SUN AND WEST OF THE MOON. His most current work is the spooky MORPHEUS ROAD trilogy; and a whimsical picture book THE MONSTER PRINCESS.

D.J. lives in Southern California with his wife Evangeline and daughter Keaton. They are avid backpackers, scuba divers and skiers. Rounding out the household are two elderly goldfish and a Kitten, Kaboodle.

Website
  

Now for the GIVEAWAY

Want a chance to Skype with D.J. MacHale??? 
Others will also win a copy of Storm with a signed bookplate. 

Giveaway is open Internationally. | Must be 13+ to Enter

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Book Trailers - Any Suggestions of Good Ones????

Hey all I just reaching out to see if you have any to share.  The last two years I always had Trailer Tuesday in my 7th grader classes.  I would take some time at the start of the hour to show some books trailers.  

This year has been crazy since I switched jobs and I'm now teaching 5-8 High Potential English.  I'd like to start showing some more again.  

This is where I need your help!!!

 Do you know of any good YA or MG trailers that have come out in the last few months??? 

I'm behind in finding any.  

Any you could share would be great.  

Thanks!!!!!

52 Reasons to Hate My Father Trailer +GIVEAWAY

Today I'm very excited to share a great sounding new book out by Jessica Brody:

 52 Reasons to Hate My Father.

Being America’s favorite heiress is a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it.

Lexington Larrabee has never to work a day in her life. After all, she’s the heiress to the multi-billion-dollar Larrabee Media empire. And heiresses are not supposed to work. But then again, they’re not supposed to crash brand new Mercedes convertibles into convenience stores on Sunset Blvd either.

Which is why, on Lexi’s eighteenth birthday, her ever-absent, tycoon father decides to take a more proactive approach to her wayward life. Every week for the next year, she will have to take on a different low-wage job if she ever wants to receive her beloved trust fund. But if there’s anything worse than working as a maid, a dishwasher, and a fast-food restaurant employee, it’s dealing with Luke, the arrogant, albeit moderately attractive, college intern her father has assigned to keep tabs on her.

In a hilarious “comedy of heiress” about family, forgiveness, good intentions, and best of all, second chances, Lexi learns that love can be unconditional, money can be immaterial, and, regardless of age, everyone needs a little saving. And although she might have 52 reasons to hate her father, she only needs one reason to love him.

Doesn't it sound great!!??!!!!

Now check out the Hollywood style trailer (the book has been optioned for a film!)

PLUS, right now until August 15, Jessica is doing a REALLY cool giveaway! 

The winner gets a Complete Heiress Make-Over which includes a personal wardrobe styling session with a professional costume designer (the same one who dressed Lexington in the book trailer!), as well as a gift card to Sephora, a free copy of the book, and lots of other cool goodies fit for an heiress!) The full details of the giveaway can be found on Jessica's blog.

Enter Below:

The Scorpions of Zahir Teaser Trailer

Today I have a great book coming out tomorrow that I really really want to share with you.  Author Christine Brodien-Jones has a new book coming out: The Scorpions of Zahir.  

I read and reviewed her first book The Owl Keeper (click HERE for the review), and loved it.  

This one looks just as fantastic!

The Scorpions of Zahir

Zagora Pym has always wanted to be a desert explorer. Her father, Charlie Pym, is exactly that, and she's always loved to look over his maps of far away exotic places. One day she'd be trekking through the deserts of Africa and China, discovering hidden treasures from lost tribes. But Zagora would never have guessed that her chance to prove herself would come so soon. Like most adventures, it starts with a mysterious letter. The question is, how will this adventure end? 

Zagora's dreams of desert exploration are about to come ture, but are she and her father and brother being followed? And will they ever make it back to civilization?

Check out this teaser trailer!

Can't wait to read this one!!!!!

Destined (House of the Night #9) Trailer and GIVEAWAY!

Hey everyone I'm super excited for this one! I started reading the House of the Night novels awhile back, and they have become my most guilty reading pleasure. I love them! I know some people disagree, but I really like them when I want something to read just for plain fun!

Well today I'm happy because Zeitghost Media has allowed me to share the trailer for the latest book in the series Destined AND giveaway a copy of the book!  

Ok first the summary:
In Destined, the forces of Light and Dark collide as their epic struggle focuses on Tulsa's House of Night. Zoey is home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side and preparing to face off against Neferet. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, he and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together if Rephaim can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow.

But is Zoey really safe? Does she truly know those who are closest to her? And will love win when it is tested by the very soul of Darkness? Find out what s destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.

Now the trailer:

Lastly the giveaway!

To enter:

Must be at least 13

Must be a resident of US or Canada

Must fill out THIS FORM!

Ends in Nov 1 at midnight CST

My Life Undecided GIVEAWAY and Trailer

I have this book, and when I show my students the book trailer, my girl students go nuts over the book! When one girl couldn't get my copy, she went to the library that night and got it! I guess some can really relate! 

About the book

"...Brooklyn Pierce, a fifteen year-old girl notorious for making bad decisions, enlists the help of the online blog reading population to vote on how she should live her life. But some things in life simply aren't a choice...like who you fall in love with."

Now check out the trailer!

Wanna know more?  Here's some great links:

Website with latest news, book excerpts, blog and the chance to win a signed copy:

http://www.jessicabrody.com/index.html

"My Life Undecided" website, inspired by the book:

Would you put your fate into the hands of blog readers? http://mylifeundecided.com/

See Jessica Brody on tour now:

https://www.facebook.com/penfataletour

To enter:

Must be a US or Canadian resident

Must be at least 13

Mys fill out THIS FORM 

Easy :)
Ends in one week - Oct 12th at midnight

Alyson Noel's Dreamland Trailer +GIVEAWAY

Dreamland, the third installment in Alyson Noel's Riley Bloom series is now out! 

 I have several girls that love this series and are very excited to see the third book.

 Here's a bit about Dreamland:
 Riley's finding that the afterlife can be a lonely place when all you do is focus on work. So she goes to the place where dreams happen, hoping to find a way to contact her sister, Ever. She meets the director, who tells her about the two ways to send dreams. As a Dream Jumper, a person can jump into a dreamer's dream, share a message, and participate. As a Dreamweaver, an entire dream can be created in a studio and sent to the dreamer. But Dreamweaving was outlawed decades ago, and the studio was boarded up. Thinking it's her only way to reach out to her sister, Riley goes in search of the old studio. There she finds a ghost boy, who's been creating and sending nightmares to people for years. In order to stop him and reach out to Ever, Riley is going to have to confront and overcome her own fears.


Alyson Noël continues the bestselling story of Riley Bloom as she learns how dreams are made and tries to make contact with her sister, Ever.

Now check out the trailer

For more info check out these links:

Macmillan page for Alyson Noël: 

http://us.macmillan.com/author/alysonnoel

Become a Facebook fan: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlysonNoel

Website: http://www.alysonnoel.com/

CLOSED!
I'm excited to be able to offer a copy of Dreamland!

To enter:

Fill out THE FORM

Must be at least 13

US or Canadian Resident Only

Ends Sept 20th

All These Things I've Done Trailer +GIVEAWAY

I saw All These Things I've Done back a bit, and I remember that it had me interested.  Just recently I took a closer look at it, and now I'm super curious about it.  The cool part - I shared the summary with my 12 year old daughter, and she wanted to read it now!

Interested?  Here's the summary


"In 2083, chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is hard to find, water is carefully rationed, and New York City is rife with crime and poverty.think she's to blame. Suddenly, Anya finds herself thrust unwillingly into the spotlight--at school, in the news, and most importantly, within her mafia family."


Gabrielle Zevin introduces readers to an unforgettable teenage heroine in a groundbreaking new series, starting with "All These Things I've Done".


What got my daughter was the fact that chocolate was illegal! She literally sputtered, "but, but, but ... chocolate!".  If that's any indication of how other kids will react to it, it's gonna sell.

Now the trailer

For more Info check out these links:


Macmillan page for the book & author:
http://us.macmillan.com/allthesethingsivedone

Become a fan and see Gabrielle on tour this Fall: http://www.facebook.com/gabriellezevinfanpage

Website:
http://www.memoirsofa.com/

CLOSED!
Ok now that you're interested, let's get to the giveaway.  Up for grabs is one copy of the book.

To Enter

Must live in the US or Canada

Must be at least 13

Must fill out THIS FORM

One entry per person

Ends Sept 16

Book Trailer: Hades by Alexandra Adornetto

Hey all - I love book trailers because they really do hook some of my reluctant readers in.  Well today I have the books trailer for Hades the sequel to Halo by Alexandra Adornetto.  

Check it out!

Here's a bit about the book:



Heaven Help Her. 


Bethany Church is an angel sent to Earth to keep dark forces at bay. Falling in love was never part of her mission, but the bond between Beth and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier Woods, is undeniably strong. But even Xavier's love, and the care of her archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, can't keep Beth from being tricked into a motorcycle ride that ends up in Hell. There, the demon Jake Thorn bargains for Beth's release back to Earth. But what he asks of her will destroy her, and quite possibly, her loved ones, as well.


The story that Alexandra Adornetto built in her bestselling debut, Halo, comes alive in action-packed and unexpected ways, as angels battle demons, and the power of love is put to the test.

And here are some links to learn even more!

See Alexandra Adornetto on tour this Fall: http://www.facebook.com/penfataletour

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/AlexandraAdornetto 

Macmillan page for the book & author: http://us.macmillan.com/hades

CLOSED!
Now would you like to win a copy?????

Here's how!

Must be a US Resident

Bust be at least 13

Fill out the form by Sept 9th

Cross your fingers! :)

A Need So Beautiful Book Trailer

The book trailer for A Need So Beautiful is out. 

Isn't it great?!?!

I wanna read the book more now!

Enclave Book Trailer of Awesomeness!

Ok so I've been seeing the book Enclave around on different blog but honestly didn't give it much thought.  Then I watched the trailer! Now I'm super interested in it!!! I'll be sharing it with my students as well, and I think it will definitely get their attention!

See for yourself

And if you don't know what it's about here's a summary

Ann Aguirre, author of the Corine Solomon Series & the Sirantha Jax Series, releases her first -ever Young Adult dystopian novel, 'Enclave':

"New York City has been decimated by war and plague, and most of civilization has migrated to underground enclaves, where life expectancy is no more than the early 20's. When Deuce turns 15, she takes on her role as a Huntress, and is paired with Fade, a teenage Hunter who lived Topside as a young boy. When she and Fade discover that the neighboring enclave has been decimated by the tunnel monsters—or Freaks—who seem to be growing more organized, the elders refuse to listen to warnings. And when Deuce and Fade are exiled from the enclave, the girl born in darkness must survive in daylight, in the ruins of a city whose population has dwindled to a few dangerous gangs. As the two are guided by Fade’s long-ago memories, they face dangers, and feelings, unlike any they’ve ever known."

Find out more about 'Enclave' here, including the first two chapters, the book cover and an interview with the author!

http://www.annaguirre.com/books/ya-novels/enclave/
http://us.macmillan.com/enclave-1

Some New Book Trailers for Your Friday

I thought I'd share a few new book trailers with you today.  I love book trailers.  At work I do "Trailer Tuesday" with my students.  I've found that I'll hook some of the kids with a book talk, but I'll hook even more if  show them a well done trailer.  Anything that gets my students interested in reading is a-ok in my book :)

The first is for the the book Halo by Alexandra Adornetto.

This book sounds fantastic, and I love that the author was first published at 14.  My students will think that's the coolest thing. This will be one of the first trailers I show this year.

 

The second is for the book Radiance by Alyson Noel.

I've had several students read her Immortal series, so I know they'll be excited for this one.

Here is a bit about Radiance

Riley has crossed the bridge into the afterlife—a place called Here, where time is always Now. She has picked up life where she left off when she was alive, living with her parents and dog in a nice house in a nice neighborhood. When she’s summoned before The Council, she learns that the afterlife isn’t just an eternity of leisure. She’s been assigned a job, Soul Catcher, and a teacher, Bodhi, a possibly cute, seemingly nerdy boy who’s definitely hiding something. They return to earth together for Riley’s first assignment, a Radiant Boy who’s been haunting a castle in England for centuries. Many Soul Catchers have tried to get him to cross the bridge and failed. But all of that was before he met Riley . . .

Three! Yes! Three New Book Trailers!

Today I've got three new book trailers to show you.  The first one is for Skeleton Creek: Ghost in the Machine.  Super creepy!  Did I ever tell you one of the videos with the first book made me jump and almost scream?? Yikes!  Check it out here, and while your there look around the site.

The next one is for Crashed, the sequel to Skinned by Robbin Wasserman. Very well done! 



Ok as I was writing this post a tweet for a new trailer came through!  A bonus one :)  This one is for Al Capone Shined My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko.  This is a sequel to the wonderful book Al Capone Does My Shirts.  If you haven't read that book - YOU MUST!



The last one is for Leviathan the first book in a new series by Scott Westerfeld (Uglies author).  This one looks amazing!



Some awesome books coming out soon!

Hush Hush Trailer

Hey everyone the trailer for Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick is out. I just read my ARC copy of it, and really enjoyed it.  I should have my review of it up tomorrow (I'm back at work, so time is limited!)

I'm linking you to The Book Butterfly's blog because she has the trailer and summery done up real well - just scroll down and you'll find it.  This also lets you see  her awesome blog as well! Check it out because she's got some great things happening.