Top 20 for 2010, Zombie Podcast and the Slanket Obsession

Some interesting things to note...

I was one of the few reviewers highlight over the Borders True Romance Blog yesterday. Because I also review for the Romance Junkies, I was asked for my top 10 most wanted reads for 2010. My list goes as follows:

The reason I picked these books - the majority have delivered great past reads. I also would love to emphasize on a new debut author, Carolyn Crane whose first book, Mind Games will be released in March from Bantam and she has some great buzz behind her.

Lover Mine by JR Ward
Demon Blood by Meljean Brook
Changeless by Gail Carriger
Mind Games by Carolyn Crane
Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
Married By Morning (Hathaways) by Lisa Kleypas
Last Night’s Scandal by Loretta Chase
Wicked Becomes You by Meredith Duran
First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, Book 1) by Jeaniene Frost

How does your list compare to mine? What are some of your most wanted books for 2010?

B-Sol, who runs the very popular horror blog, Vault of Horror, asked me to be the subject of this week's Conversations in the Dark podcast. This twenty minute talk (where you can hear my most excellent Jersey accent) is where we discussed the rise in popularity of the zombie myth in movies and books. I talked about such authors like Zoe Archer, Mark Henry and Carrie Ryan who all have written about these creatures in their books. I also talk about the future of zombies as a possible successful romantic character in the romance genre.

Conversations in the Dark: Katiebabs

The Vaultcast!

And finally, one small piece of WTFckery:

I think this obsession with the slanket/snuggie has grown so out of control! Seriously, who would take a picture in a sky blue cookie monster colored blanket with sleeves?

I blame Kmont for my slanket obsession. Thanks fellow snuggie wearer!