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." 

Amplifying Pastry recipe

Amplifying Pastry
for Splintered by A.G. Howard

Amplifying Pastry

Alyssa, in Splintered by A.G. Howard, is not a bit like Alice when she ventures to Wonderland. Alyssa wants to rid her family of the curse that Alice brought upon her family. But many things are the same, talking flowers, smiling cats, and amplifying pastries. I came across the idea for this little beauty while browsing through Ree Drummond's fantastic Pioneer Woman website. Thanks Ree! With a combination of vanilla pudding and Nutella spread, this tiny little cake brings all of the wonder and chaos of the original tale, without amplifying your waistline.

Ingredients:

One pre-baked Angel Food Cake loaf (store bought or homemade)

Nutella

8 oz container Cool Whip, thawed

2 T vanilla pudding

Slice the cake lengthwise down the middle. Cut the pieces into cubes. Slice each cube in half or thirds, depending on how many layers you would like your cake to have. 

Spread Nutella in between each layer. Stack the layers on top of each other and place them on a dish. Freeze the cakes for thirty minutes to set the Nutella.

Mix the cool whip together with the vanilla pudding. Spread the cool whip frosting on all sides of each small cake. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (after eating one, just to see if it tastes ok). Remove from the refrigerator ten minutes before serving.  

*Low calorie suggestions:

Use fat free Cool Whip and sugar free vanilla pudding. Substitute the Nutella with your favorite low calorie spread or jam.