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DRIFTWOOD by Marie Brennan

I've featured Marie Brennan's books before, for both Turning Darkness into Light and Within the Sanctuary of Wings. When I heard the premise of DRIFTWOOD, I was immediately hooked:   Who is Last? Fame is rare in Driftwood-…
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Aria Jones and the Guardian’s Wedja by Malayna Evans

I was lucky to feature the first book in Malayna Evans's Jagger Jones series here.  The newest installment, set to release on August 25, features Jagger's younger sister, Aria, as she discovers new powers in their return trip to ancient Egypt:   Twelve-year-old…
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VICIOUS SPIRITS by Kat Cho

I've wanted to feature Kat Cho ever since her book Wicked Fox came out. VICIOUS SPIRITS, the companion to Wicked Fox, is due out on August 18:     As Vicious Spirits begins, Miyoung and Jihoon are picking up the pieces of…

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…