Announcing the books in The 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook

The 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook is going to be bigger, better, and yummier! And I'm so excited to tell you that this year we are printing a 3 volume edition of the cookbook! You can find out all of the details here. 

Some of the books included in The 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook
Photo: Christy Dorrity

I need your help!

Please feel free to submit a review and recipe for any book of your choosing, to be included in the print edition of the cookbook (see a list below for titles that already have recipes). Keep in mind that all the books need to be middle grade, young adult, or adult fiction that are suitable for middle grade or young adult readers (no significant profanity or sexual content). Make sure your review, recipe, and photo are publishable quality. Have your photographer friend take the photo, if necessary. 

Sign up here. 

In addition to the print book, I need blogger blurbs from the following books that have been included in The 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook: 

Awakening by Christy Dorrity   Becoming Bayley by Susan Auten

Caribbean Crossroads by Connie Sokol

Dispirited by Luisa Perkins

Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson

Evertaster by Adam Glendon Sidwell

Fallen by Lauren Kate

Forgiven by Janet S. Fox

Jungle by Joni Hilton

My Ridiculous Romantic Obsession by Becca Wilhite

Not My Type by Melanie Jacobson

Of Grace and Chocolate by Krista Lynne Jensen

Paranormalcy by Kiersten White Secondhand Charms by Julie Berry   Shrilugh by Myndi Shafer   Splintered by A.G. Howard   The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen    Unearthly by Cynthia Hand   What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen   Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr   Wildwood Dancing by Juliet Marillier   Become by Ali Cross   Graceling by Kristin Cashore

Here's an updated list of the books that already have recipes. I am NOT in need of reviews or recipes for any of these books (but I'd love to include your favorite book):

Alvor

Austenland

 Back When You Were Easier to Love

Beautiful Creatures

Before I Fall

 Beyonders Bound

 Carrier of the Mark,

Clockwork Three

 Courting Miss Lancaster

 Divergent 

Everneath 

Fablehaven

 False Princess,

Gypsy Knights 

Imprints

Janitors 

Lemon Tart

Matched 

Maze Runner

Nightingale 

Possession 

Princess of the Midnight Ball

Prophecy of the Sisters

Revenant

Scary School 

Shatter Me 

Starcrossed 

Switched

The Clockwork Angel

The Dark Divine

The Hourglass Door

The Impossible

The Mockingjay

The Shiver

Tyger Tyger

Variant 

Warped 

Watched 

Wings

Witch Song 

Zan-Gah

The Reluctant Bachelorette
One Boy, No Water Time
Snatchers
The Raven Boys
Witches on Parole
This is What Happy Looks Like
Jellicoe Road
Toast
The Goddess Inheritance
The Enchantress
The Diviners
Ella Minnow Pea
The Kite Runner
The Irish Dresser
Hope in New York City

Submit your book review to The Book Blogger's Cookbook

I am pleased to announce a call for entries for book bloggers to be a part of the first hard copy edition of The Book Bloggers Cookbook! Help connect authors, readers, and bloggers in our community.

Submit a recipe photo for The Book Blogger's Cookbook
Photo: Christy Dorrity 

To participate in the hard copy edition of The Book Bloggers Cookbook and get a free copy, you'll need to send in a 130 word or less book review along with a recipe for some sort of food or drink that was either mentioned in the book or is symbolic of the book in some way. The review should be mostly positive, mentioning only one or two constructive criticisms. Ideally, you will submit for a book that you really liked. A good tip is to sandwich the constructive criticism in between praise for the book. The reviews found below are a good example of what we are looking for.

Please let me know your choice of book ASAP, you can send me the review and recipe later. 

Click here to sign up.

Submit a recipe photo for The Book Blogger's Cookbook
Photo: Christy Dorrity 

We will be accepting multiple reviews and recipes for the same book, but your chances are better if you pick a book that is not on the list (coming soon). Keep in mind that all the books need to be middle grade, young adult, or adult fiction that are suitable for middle grade or young adult readers (no significant profanity or sexual content).  Make sure your review, recipe, and photo are publishable quality. Have your photographer friend take the photo if necessary. The photos on this page are good examples of the quality we are looking for.

Click here to sign up. 

Review of Divergent by Veronica Roth in 150 words:

"Divergent is original, the characters full of emotion and the themes worthy. I wasn't sure how Roth was going to pull it all together, but she tied it all up nicely.

The romance in Divergent was heart pulling, and a bit heated, but not racy. I didn't mind it so much because it served a purpose and was dealt with as a valid teen issue. I would recommend this to older teens. 

The fear simulations that Tris went through were fascinating. I read with a watchful eye as she overcame some of those fears that she never imagined, and came out a better person for it. Isn't that one of the secrets to peaceful living?

Fans of The Hunger Games will devour Divergent, the new dystopian with real characters, suspenseful romance, and a world that is close enough to our own that they will whisper, 'it could happen'."

Review of Variant by Robison Wells in 150 words:

"Variant by Robison Wells is a new take on the questions reminiscent of Lord of the Flies: what does man (or in this case teen) do when left to his own? The novel has breakneck twists and turns that deepen the plot and make it impossible to put down. 

I anticipated a twist that other reviewers mentioned. I have to say that I love the direction Wells took the book.

Though I did get a bit confused at first by the large cast of characters in Variant, the main character, Benson, felt real, and I sympathized with him. I truly felt trapped in the school with him.

The plot of Variant worked well for me. I enjoyed watching the story unfold, but the last few pages are what sealed the deal for me.  Wells answered my questions neatly and then threw me for a loop that has me begging for the sequel." 

Call for Bloggers! Do you want a free copy of the 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook?

Calling all book bloggers! Have I got an exciting project going on!

The 2011 and 2012 Book Blogger's Cookbooks have sold over 85,000 copies! With this great news, I am pleased to announce that not only will there be a 2013 volume of the cookbook, but in response to popular demand, there will be a printed version of The Book Blogger's Cookbook that includes all three volumes! Can I tell you how thrilled I am about this?

But wait, that's not the best part.

How can I be included?

How would you like to be a part of the cookbook? We are now accepting submissions for book reviews with companion recipes from YOU! Your recipe, photo, and book review will appear in the three-volume version of The Book Blogger's Cookbook, along with your blog. This is a great way to get your name in front of thousands of readers!

What do I get?

If your recipe and review are accepted, your name and blog will be printed in the ebooks and print versions, and you will receive a complimentary copy of the three-volume Book Blogger’s Cookbook. Please let me know if you want to be included ASAP; the call for entries ends March 3 (see below to contact me).

Click here to see a list of included and wanted titles.

With the success of the first two ebooks, we have decided to raise the money for printing the hard cover copy using Kickstarter.com. We will be offering several prizes and other benefits to those who pledge for the book or contribute there.  In the event that we fail to reach our Kickstarter goal, we will still make the combined Book Bloggers Cookbook available in both ebook, and soft bound formats.

Can I be in the 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook?

Yes! I'm also in need of blurbs for The 2013 Book Blogger's Cookbook, and help with the book launch tour. Please fill out the form below to help!

*if you really hate forms, drop me an email.