Release Feature: LOATHE AT FIRST SIGHT by Suzanne Park

Back in April, I featured two books by Suzanne Park. I'm excited to report that her adult rom-com, LOATHE AT FIRST SIGHT, has now been released into the world:   Melody Joo is thrilled to land her dream job as a video game producer,…
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THE SUMMER WE FOUND THE BABY by Amy Hest

I was intrigued by this middle grade historical novel from award-winning author Amy Hest. Debuting August 4, this is a book that librarians should definitely get their hands on and add to their collections: On the morning of the dedication…
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LOBIZONA by Romina Garber

I've been wanting to interview Robina Garber again ever since her Zodiac series ended. I'm so excited for her new series, Wolves of No World, and the first book, LOBIZONA, set to debut on August 4:   Some people ARE illegal. Lobizonas…
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FALL OF THE CROW, THE THIRD IN THE DARK TOMORROW SERIES, BY JEREMIAH FRANKLIN

I first featured Jeremiah Franklin's Dark Tomorrow series here. FALL OF THE CROW, the third in the series, is set to debut next week, on July 21st:   Having endured the doomsday virus, the global blackout, and a series of violent…
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BURN OUR BODIES DOWN by Rory Power

I loved interviewing Rory Power last year about her debut novel, WILDER GIRLS. Her second novel, BURN OUR BODIES DOWN debuted yesterday, July 7, 2020 and it promises a gritty and haunting read:   Ever since Margot was born, it’s…
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Indie Author Spotlight: Carolyn Chambers Clark

I have mad respect for indie authors. They shoulder a ton of work, and act as their own publishing houses, all while writing on top of it all. This week, I'm spotlighting author Carolyn Chambers Clark and her mystery, CANDY, MURDER & ME: When…
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THE ONE AND ONLY BOB by Katherine Applegate

It's always an honor to talk with Newbery Award winner Katherine Applegate. I originally interviewed her here, and once I found out that Bob from THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN had his own book, I contacted her for a follow-up. THE ONE AND ONLY BOB is…
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WINTER, WHITE AND WICKED by Shannon Dittemore

I first met Shannon Dittemore a few years ago, after she published the Angel Eyes trilogy. I'm excited that she has a new book, WINTER, WHITE, AND WICKED, due out in October (just in time for my birthday):   Twice-orphaned Sylvi has…

Release Feature: The Stepmom Shake-Up by Niki Lenz

I featured THE STEPMOM SHAKE up by Niki Lenz here, and I'm delighted to report that this wonderful MG book is now out in the world:   After Grace's mom died, she and her dad grew extra close. They have special nicknames and are…
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The All the Stars and Teeth series by Adalyn Grace

I first heard about ALL THE STARS AND TEETH when Adalyn Grace had a signing pre-pandemic. I couldn't go because of a conflict (not pandemic related), but I was so intrigued by the plot and premise that I knew a feature was in order. The conclusion…