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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.…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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;…
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HOUR OF MISCHIEF by Aimee Hyndman

Welcome to August! I'm settling into my new job as Youth Services Selector, and was pleasantly surprised to learn that my new library was recently featured on Buzzfeed! I'm so proud to be a part of such an amazing group of collaborators.On to…
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THE COWBOY ROCK STAR by K.C. Klein

I met K.C. Klein through Erin Kellison, who I featured last week. I've also featured K.C. here and here. She has a brand new book out, THE COWBOY ROCK STAR, first in the Somewhere, TX series. Have a look!Everyone loves a rock star.What country…
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TEMPTED BY FIRE by Erin Kellison (featured in the Dark and Damaged Box Set!)

I've featured Erin Kellison a few times in the past, namely here and here. Her newest book, TEMPTED BY FIRE, is featured in the new Dark and Damaged book set. Check out the excerpt included with description below:Dark and Damaged: Eight Tortured…