Book Hype hosts Jen, Karen, and Marama discuss 50 Shades of Grey, the latest book news, and new book deals.

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What we’re reading:
–Every Move by Ellie Marney
–The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand
–The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead
–I was Here by Gayle Forman
–Firefight by Brandon Sanderson
–The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
–The Law of Loving Others by Kate Axelrod

Book Bites:
-Let’s talk about 50 Shades of Grey.
-How do we actually feel about this book?
-Marama talks about her review.
-Does 50 Shades have any merit?
-Can you tell this is a Twilight fanfiction?
-What does it mean now that this story has hit theatres?
–Selina’s article touches on a much broader issue with the portrayal of nudity.

Book news discussion:
-Harper Lee has a new book coming out.
-There’s a Casual Vacancy trailer now!
-George R.R. Martin’s pitch letter leaked online.

New book deals
–Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
–Burn, Baby, Burn by Meg Medina
–Liberty by Andrea Portes

Listener feedback:
-One listener weighs in on casting for Finch.
-Would we ever consider doing a book review about an adult book?
-Another listener started reading Silent in the Grave.
-And a third one agrees about Marama’s distaste in books!
-Karen needs suggestions for the March book!

Our February review book is: The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

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