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MARVELOUS MARAVILLOSO: ME AND MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY by Carrie Lara

At last year's Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA) conference, I was delighted to see a familiar face at one of the signing tables. It was Carrie Lara, someone from my hometown of St. Helena. Her book is MARVELOUS…
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THIS MORTAL COIL, a series by Emily Suvada

I met Emily Suvada at last year's Northern California Independent Booksellers Association Conference (NCIBA) and as soon as I heard the premise for THIS MORTAL COIL, and its follow-up, THIS CRUEL DESIGN, I had to read it: Catarina Agatta…
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CIRCLE OF SHADOWS by Evelyn Skye

After THE CROWN'S GAME and THE CROWN'S FATE duology, I couldn't wait to see what Evelyn Skye wrote next. Luckily for everyone, CIRCLE OF SHADOWS debuted yesterday, January 22, 2019: Sora can move as silently as a ghost and hurl throwing stars…
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ONCE A KING, Book Three in A Clash of Kingdoms, by Erin Summerill

If you ever have a chance to see Erin Summerill at an author event or a panel, definitely do so! She is an extremely engaging speaker. I've been excited about her books for quite a few years, especially this latest book in A Clash of Kingdoms: Aodren:…
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FIRESTARTER, Book Three in the Timekeeper Trilogy, by Tara Sim

The Timekeeper Trilogy by Tara Sim offers a fascinating perspective into how time affects destiny. I'm sorry to see the series end, but FIRESTARTER promises to be a intriguing story that shows the liminal path between good and evil. The book…
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Top Ten Author Interviews from 2018

During the life of this blog, I've interviewed over 200 authors, and I've learned from all of them. Here are ten highlights from this past year: Andrew Smith: RABBIT & ROBOT Donna Everhart: THE ROAD TO BITTERSWEET Farrah Penn: 12…
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LOU LOU AND PEA AND THE BICENTENNIAL BONANZA by Jill Diamond

I first fell in love with the Lou Lou and Pea series back in 2016, and I first featured it here. This newest installment finds the girls planning a big party in their neighborhood of El Corazón: BFFs Lou Lou Bombay and Peacock Pearl are…
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ENDGAMES by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.

I had the privilege of meeting L.E. Modesitt, Jr. at this year's WorldCon. I started reading IMAGER, the first in the Imager Portfolio series, and was immediately pulled into the story. The latest book in the series, ENDGAMES, will come out…
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THE STORYTELLER, Book Three of The Reader Trilogy by Traci Chee

I have loved featuring this series. It's one of my favorites, not just because of the amazing cover art but because of the brilliant way Traci Chee weaves her stories together. While I'm sorry to see the end of this series, I can't wait to see…
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WHAT THEY DON’T KNOW by Nicole Maggi

I've been a fan of Nicole's ever since she wrote her Twin Willows series. I also featured her here and here. Her newest book, WHAT THEY DON'T KNOW, came out in October 2018: Three secrets. One decision. A friendship that will change everything. Mellie…