Barbarian Giveaway! Jane the Virgin! and THE KRAKEN KING audiobook news!
Audiobook News
Tantor Audio has purchased the rights to THE KRAKEN KING!! *confetti* I’m not sure when the release date is, but this means it will be coming. Hurray!
Jane the Virgin
Oh my gosh, this is the best new show I’ve been watching. If you haven’t seen an episode yet, I think it’s on Hulu (that’s where I’ve been watching it.) This is just a charming, self-aware, really fantastic show. Has anyone else been watching it?
I’m also watching How To Get Away With Murder and torn between thinking it’s a really great show and really terrible. Maybe it’s both! I’m not sure, but it’s entertaining, and I can watch Viola Davis all day.
Barbarians!
I keep forgetting to promote this as Milla Vane but … NIGHT SHIFT is out on Tuesday! So I’m doing a quickie weekend giveaway. PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. THEY’RE EASY, I SWEAR.
How to Enter:
1) Comment on my blog post and tell me your favorite new television show or movie that you’ve recently watched (if you’re on Facebook or Goodreads, please come here!)
2) Use the Rafflecopter widget to record your entry.
That’s it!
November 21, 2014 @ 7:58 pm
I’m late to it, but I’ve been watching True Detective. Weird, but I like it.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:03 pm
Oh, I liked that a lot! I was a little leery because I don’t really like Matthew McConaughey — but he really won me over! I thought he did an amazing job.
November 21, 2014 @ 7:58 pm
I’ve been loving Jane the Virgin too! 😀 The lead actress does a spectacular job. I still can’t get behind Rafael, though. I know he’s supposed to be The One, but ehh, I dunno.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:02 pm
I’m sorry, what were you saying? I was looking at Rafael’s lips.
Haha, kidding. Kind of. But I was pretty “eh” about him, too, for a while. I think he finally won me over when she said “I’m going to sue” and he was like “You really should” even though he knew it meant he might lose the hotel. Then I was on board with Rafael.
I still expect many romantic shenanigans before the end of the season, though. I’m not sure if I’ll hop off the R-train by then or not. Whatever’s best for Jane, I’ll be happy with.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:00 pm
We’ve mostly been watching our old stuff, but have given Gotham and Flash a chance this year.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:06 pm
I gave up on Gotham (kind of). I’ve caught a few episodes here and there but I’m not really loving it (although I *do* love Cobblepot. I wish it was about him instead of Jim Gordon). I’ve also watched some of The Flash and I’m torn … I don’t really like the actor playing Barry, a lot of everything that happens is so silly, I’m irritated by how they keep Iris in the dark. But I keep watching! So.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:08 pm
I love How To Get Away With Murder absolutely love it, it’s my new favorite show! It keeps me wanting more!
November 21, 2014 @ 8:09 pm
Were you totally shocked by last night’s reveal? I’m not surprised very often but I did a total “OMG NO WAY” during that last scene.
November 21, 2014 @ 9:51 pm
I haven’t seen last night’s episode as yet but so can’t wait to see it!
November 21, 2014 @ 8:17 pm
Woo-hoo! Looking forward to The Kraken King in audio!
November 21, 2014 @ 8:23 pm
I need to see Jane the Virgin – I’ve heard it’s so fun! I’m boring and stick to HGTv, probably because my house is a disaster and I find it comforting to see other people’s mess organized in 30 minutes.
November 21, 2014 @ 8:28 pm
I’m looking forward to Jane the Virgin. We don’t get it here until December though so, so far, I’ve only seen the extended trailer. I thought Jane was going to marry the policeman? (Also, is it weird that my 11 year old son wants to watch it with me?)
My favourite current show is Newsroom season 3. I love Sorkin. So quick and clever.
Looking forward to reading the barbarian and the rest of the anthology. Some of my favourite authors all together. Very exciting. 🙂
Thx for the giveaway!
November 21, 2014 @ 8:32 pm
Honestly, I’m not watching much of anything, Meljean! My TBR’s way too big! DH’s watching Blacklist, I think, which I catch glimpses of as I walk past the living room 😉 Thanks for the Friday fun!! Fingers crossed! (My print copy of The Kraken King arrived on release day, and I’m still waiting for enough time to devour it straight through 😉 )
November 21, 2014 @ 8:37 pm
I’m not watching anything at the moment; I am much too busy reading!
November 21, 2014 @ 8:47 pm
I actually haven’t found much to watch this year. I’m still planning to start HTGAWM, because the few sane tumblrs I know say it’s fantastic and awful, which is usually what I’m looking for in a show. I have to return to Elementary and Sleepy Hollow, just to have my fill of women of colour on screen, but I’ve been told the latter has gotten bad (not that it wasn’t silly before), so I’m waiting for the season to finish.. (Elementary, I’m just afraid to pick up again, because what if it isn’t as good as before?)
No movies, either, as far as I can remember. It’s gotten to the point where I watched a Korean music survival show and found it to be more entertaining (and sad) than most of the stuff I’ve been watching before. (It also brought me to Orange Caramell’s “Catallena” MV, which you have to watch if you have ever wanted to see (and really, who didn’t spend most of their childhood wanting this?) women/mermaids dressed up as (made into?!) Sushi, singing about.. Catallena, I suppose.There were mermaids, then they were Sushi. In the end they cried. I cried, also.)
I know there’s something I really liked this year, but I can’t remember what it was. So maybe it wasn’t that excellent after all? Hmmm.. no, it’s my 5.45am brain. I’ll check out Jane the Virgin, but I have no idea what to expect.. Actually that’s another thing most shows I’ve enjoyed had in common. 😀
You just made me realise that this year wasn’t just a major reading slump for me, it went on with movies, shows and music. Agh, I’ve become aware. /makes confused puppy noises
November 21, 2014 @ 9:30 pm
Unfortunately, due to sleep hygiene issues, TV watching is pretty well permanently off the table for me.
November 21, 2014 @ 9:49 pm
My favorite show this season is The Grimm. Really, this season has been fantastic – gory and terrifying. What other show is going to feature a golem. Good, right?
November 21, 2014 @ 9:52 pm
I’m hooked on Jane the Virgin too. But also recently binge watched the first two seasons of Hannibal which I loved. Excellent acting and beautiful visuals.
November 21, 2014 @ 10:01 pm
I’m addicted to watching Flash and Arrow. Sometimes they’re painfully cheesy, but so worth it.
November 21, 2014 @ 10:10 pm
I watched Mockingjay Part 1 yesterday. It was absolutely amazing. One of my favorite book to movie adaption.
November 21, 2014 @ 11:00 pm
I have not watched real television in 1 1/2 years due to living in temporary housing. I am so far behind I will never catch up, and I love reading, so I seldom miss tv. I would love to watch Sleepy Hollow.
November 21, 2014 @ 11:44 pm
Favorite movie watched recently: X-Men Days of Future Past. Love X-Men!
November 22, 2014 @ 12:00 am
I’ve been watching HTGWM too and the new series of the newsroom
November 22, 2014 @ 12:42 am
New this season for me: Constantine, The Flash and Outlander. I’m enjoying the macabre anti-hero of Constantine, my husband is digging the Flash (and searching for ways to spoil it for me) and I’m completely obsessed with Outlander.
November 22, 2014 @ 12:45 am
Arrow & The Newsroom are still my favorite but I also really enjoyed Once Upon A Time (in all it’s soapy goodness) and Stalker.
I can’t wait for Outlander to be back from that horribly long break.
November 22, 2014 @ 2:28 am
Not a new show but season 2 of Marvels agents of shield is killing it so far, not a bad episode yet, going super strong!!
November 22, 2014 @ 2:31 am
Hi, I love two new show: Scorpion and Jane the virgin, but I like a lot also Costantine, the flash and NCIS New Orleans! I love this tv shows, so I watch a few of them! But of course I love also to read a lot, so my time is pretty full!! 🙂
November 22, 2014 @ 4:14 am
I don’t watch TV anymore, and the only movie I’ve (re)watched recently is The Princess Bride—as background to my knitting—but let me recommend some awesome audiobooks to you. David Weber’s A BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP begins a wonderful Science Fiction YA series (there’s three books out so far) and Patricia C. Wrede’s Frontier Magic trilogy is full of ordinary magic and makes me so so so happy! It’s Fantasy YA and begins with THIRTEENTH CHILD. <3 <3 <3!
November 22, 2014 @ 4:20 am
I have to say Jane the virgin is very good. the episode when she goes to meet her father at the studio was priceless. I am also liking the flash and cannot wait for agent Carter from Marvel to start. Best of all is the Outlander series, I am addicted to Jamie. that smile he has wow.
November 22, 2014 @ 4:33 am
Castle
November 22, 2014 @ 6:14 am
I just have local stations but I’ve started to really get into Rookie Blue. One of the channels marathons it on certain days and I’m hooked! 🙂
November 22, 2014 @ 7:27 am
Blacklist is my new fav. Love it!!
November 22, 2014 @ 8:09 am
I LOOOVE The Blacklist! It has its mid-season finale a few weeks ago and I can’t wait for it to come back again.
November 22, 2014 @ 9:00 am
I’m watching Madam Secretary with Tea Leoni.. and I have to say, while I’m not all that impressed with the storylines, the chemistry between the cast is superb. Leoni has excellent timing and I love the scenes between her & Željko Ivanek. The politics and policies are very current w/ today’s climate.. but the show is worth watching just for her alone. 🙂
November 22, 2014 @ 9:08 am
I’m really enjoying the new TV series Scorpion. I love all the trouble those genius folks get into, and the crazy ways they work it all out. And Madame Secretary is a great show too, politics always dumbfounds me, just how much machinations have to go on, even by those who want to do good.
November 22, 2014 @ 11:31 am
We’re loving Forever and Agents of SHIELD, World according to Laura and Mom. And we can’t tear ourselves away from The Voice so we’re missing Scorpion…have to catch it in reruns 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
November 22, 2014 @ 11:45 am
I love Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and have really gotten into The Mysteries of Laura. I’ve loved Debra Messing since her Will and Grace days. Castle is also a favorite.
November 22, 2014 @ 12:04 pm
Grim is a really good show with the different story twists and the camaraderie of friends.
November 22, 2014 @ 1:03 pm
Jane the Virgin is great. I started watching a few weeks in, because I couldn’t believe a show with that name was any good. But all the positive buzz on the internet made me curious, and I’m so glad I gave in and started watching.
November 22, 2014 @ 3:57 pm
Agents of Shield all the way!
November 22, 2014 @ 4:39 pm
I love NCIS and Stalker is pretty good. I am going to watch agent of shield the first season starting this weekend.
November 22, 2014 @ 6:29 pm
Outlander!!! Really well done–and not just for fans of the books 🙂
November 22, 2014 @ 6:52 pm
Show: Outlander! Really well done, beautiful costumes and sets, stunning cinematography. I don’t know how I’m going to make it until it comes back on in April!
Movie: How to Train Your Dragon 2. I LOVE the first movie, and I really enjoyed the second one too. I love the sense of family and friendship in the story.
November 22, 2014 @ 7:13 pm
I watched Maleficent and I’m eagerly awaiting the next Outlander.
November 22, 2014 @ 8:34 pm
Brooklyn 99!
November 22, 2014 @ 8:59 pm
fav movie was Guardians of the Galaxy and fav new TV show (not raving but I still really enjoy it) is Scorpion 🙂 Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I’m reeeeeally looking forward to this new anthology!
November 22, 2014 @ 10:29 pm
I don’t watch much TV, but my husband DVRs Constantine, Grimm, Flash, Arrow, sleepy hollow. Constantine hasn’t really find its rhythm yet , for some reason I am liking Grimm now where I initially found it cheesy, the others don’t really do it for me
November 23, 2014 @ 7:21 am
I’ve started to get into Stalker. It’s kind of uneven but I love Maggie Q! Thanks for the giveaway!
November 23, 2014 @ 8:59 am
I started watching Constantine. It’s a bit uneven, but I like the lead actor. Too bad they won’t let him chain smoke and be openly bisexual.
November 23, 2014 @ 9:14 am
I’m hooked on Holmes on Holmes right now.
November 23, 2014 @ 10:06 am
I just watched Maleficent. It’s not really new, but it’s new to me, and I loved it! **Spoiler!** I really liked that the writers made “true love’s kiss” not just love at first sight.
November 23, 2014 @ 5:56 pm
I’ve only watched one episode of Jane and Virgin and it’s definitely hooked me. But I have to say, the biggest breakout of the season for me is Outlander – Meljean you have to give this a go if you haven’t already! It’s a shame that we have to wait until April for new episodes!
November 23, 2014 @ 9:03 pm
Jane the Virgin should really be must see TV for anyone who has ever enjoyed romance novels. Are heroine dreams of writing romance novels and is not mocked but celebrated for her love of romantic stories. It is one of those TV shows that really makes you care about the romantic couples it portrays.
November 24, 2014 @ 7:41 am
My “new” show is a grand old show that’s new again due to the recasting of the lead actor: Peter Capaldi as the Doctor in Doctor Who! I’ve nothing particularly complimentary to say about the season, but I’ll admit that I’m waiting for the Xmas special to see where it’s been taking us. ~~ Thank you for offering the giveaway! I’m curious about the alter-ego that you are unleashing! 😉
November 26, 2014 @ 8:15 pm
Haven’t had much time for TV lately, but The Newsroom just started their 3rd season. And it’s faaaantastic. Quick wit, old news stories and some great acting. It’s on HBO.
Happy Thanksgiving, by the way! And thanks for the chance to win a copy of Night Shift 🙂
November 30, 2014 @ 1:24 pm
Oh so I just finished “The Beast of Blackmore” I can’t wait for more from this series!! Thank you!