I met Tim at this year’s NCIBA (Northern California Independent Booksellers Association) Conference, and remembered his novel WILLFUL MACHINES from when it came across my library desk. It’s a great science fiction story, and a unique take on A.I. See for yourself: In the near future, scientists create what may be a new form of […]
I first heard about THE WEIGHT OF FEATHERS from some of the Sacramento Youth Services librarians. Then, as luck had it, Anna-Marie stopped by the library one day. As soon as I learned more about her and her book, I knew a feature was in order. She weaves together a beautiful story, and her touches […]
My relationship with this book started months ago, when I first pre-ordered it on Amazon. Then, one of my colleagues mentioned that she knew Catriona, and that we happen to live near one another. Finally, Janet Reid expressed the following on her blog: “Lee Child writes wonderful commercial fiction. Laura Lippman does too. Catriona McPherson […]
A few months back, I featured the Earth & Sky series by Megan Crewe. A SKY UNBROKEN, the final in the series, debuted October 13, and while I’m sorry the series is ending, this cover has to be my favorite so far. Have a look: From Goodreads: The rebels have been disbanded, their plans ruined. […]
I first discovered DECEPTIVE when I saw it on one of the book carts near my desk. The cover was so intriguing that I had to find out more, so I contacted Emily for an interview. Come to find out, DECEPTIVE is second in the Illusive series, the premise for both books will blow your mind: […]
I was fortunate enough to meet Daniel Kraus at ALA a few months back, and as soon as I heard the premise for both volumes of THE DEATH AND LIFE OF ZEBULON FINCH, I knew a blog feature was in order. AT THE EDGE OF EMPIRE is the first of the two, with a street […]
I first found Jennifer McKissack on Facebook, and after reading the gothic novel Rebecca, the premise of SANCTUARY was too compelling to resist. Even better, SANCTUARY debuted just yesterday! From Goodreads: After the untimely death of her aunt Laura, Cecilia Cross is forced to return to Sanctuary, a rambling, old French-Gothic mansion that crowns a remote […]
I first became a fan of Scott Westerfeld after I read UGLIES, and when I saw an ARC of ZEROES at BEA this year, I couldn’t wait to read it, especially when I found out the other points-of-view were written by Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti. ZEROES will debut September 29, and I’ve already ordered […]
I met Jonathan Maberry at the Tuscon Festival of Books earlier this year. While he’s known for his Rot & Ruin books, a new series, Nightsiders, debuted May 19. If you’re a Rot & Ruin fan, not to worry–the next installment, BITS & PIECES, will hit the streets on September 22. From Goodreads: In a world filled with Bugs, monsters […]
I first got wind of Linda’s books when a few copies showed up on my library work desk. She’s local to Sacramento, and not only did I like the premise of her first book, THE CURIOUS CAT SPY CLUB, but I found out the sequel, THE MYSTERY OF ZORSE’S MASK will debut September 15. Have […]