DECEPTIVE by Emily Lloyd-Jones (second in the Illusive series)
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 DEATH AND LIFE OF ZEBULON FINCH, VOLUME ONE: AT THE EDGE OF EMPIRE by Daniel Kraus
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,…
SANCTUARY by Jennifer McKissack
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…
ZEROES by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, and Deborah Biancotti
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.…
NIGHTSIDERS: THE ORPHAN ARMY and BITS & PIECES by Jonathan Maberry
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,…
THE CURIOUS CAT SPY CLUB by Linda Joy Singleton
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…
SHACKLED by Tom Leveen
I've featured Tom Leveen before, and he always has such super-smart things to say. So when I found out his new book SHACKLED came out August 18, I immediately ordered it for my library system and contacted him for an interview. Have a look:From…
I CRAWL THROUGH IT, by A.S. King
I've been fortunate to feature A.S. King in the past, namely here, and here. With each interview, I learn something new, and this time was no exception. I even won this from thenovl.com:Notice the helicopter pilot key chain.Here's some more…
A NIGHT DIVIDED by Jennifer A. Nielsen
I featured Jennifer A. Nielsen's books earlier this year, and I read THE FALSE PRINCE, which was fantastic. And, wouldn't you know, when I exited my office today, I happened to see this "Book Club in a Box."Open the box!I was all set to review…
BUTTERMAN (TIME) TRAVEL, INC and INDUCTION DAY by PK Hrezo
After collaborating with her on Operation Awesome, I was excited to finally meet PK Hrezo at UTopYAcon back in June. And when I found out about her Butterman Time Travel Inc. series, I knew I had to feature it:Welcome to Butterman Travel, Incorporated;…