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GHOSTED by Leslie Margolis

I met Leslie Margolis at this year's Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA) Conference. I was immediately drawn to the premise of her newest book, GHOSTED, which debuted earlier today: Thirteen-year-old Ellie Charles…
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NOUMENON by Marina J. Lostetter

I've followed Marina J. Lostetter for a long time, and her series, Noumenon, explores what happens when the human experience stretches to its ultimate limits. Have a look: In 2088, humankind is at last ready to explore beyond Earth’s solar…
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FRAT GIRL by Kiley Roache

I met Kiley Roache at a book event and was immediately enthralled with the premise for FRAT GIRL. Have a look: Sometimes the F-word can have more than one meaning…. For Cassandra Davis, the F-word is fraternity—specifically Delta Tau…
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Release Feature and Review: BLANCA & ROJA by Anna-Marie McLemore

Ever since I read an ARC of BLANCA & ROJA, I've shared how much I love it with pretty much anyone who will listen. I'm ecstatic to announce that this beautiful book is out today. It's not only intricately woven, well-written, and crafted,…
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Monday Feature: Ashley Blooms

A bit of a funny story...I could have swore that I met Ashley Blooms at WorldCon this year. However, when I emailed her I found out that, no, we had not, in fact, met. However, the premise of her novel, EVERY BONE A PRAYER intrigued me, and…
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The Megarothke by Robert Ashcroft

I got to know Robert Ashcroft at this year's WorldCon, and his insights were extremely helpful. His book, THE MEGAROTHKE, is a gripping sci-fi/horror: Seven years after the limitless depths of the Hollow War decimated Earth, leaving only…

Release Feature: RABBIT & ROBOT by Andrew Smith

Back in June, Andrew Smith answered some questions about RABBIT & ROBOT, which, I'm excited to announce, was just released into the world:     Cager has been transported to the Tennessee, a giant lunar-cruise ship orbiting…
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RULES OF THE RUFF by Heidi Lang

I first discovered Heidi Lang and her sister, Kati Bartkowski, at this year's YANovCon, when I bought their middle grade book, A DASH OF DRAGON. Heidi Lang also has a contemporary book out now, RULES OF THE RUFF, and the sequel to A DASH OF…
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SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL by Jessica Brody

I've been a fan of Jessica Brody for a long time, and I previously featured her here and here. When I found out that she wrote SAVE THE CAT! WRITES A NOVEL, based on one of my favorite craft books, I knew another feature was in order! Novelist…