The Feast of Awesome (otherwise known as the 2009 Debutantes) is giving away 40 sets of L.K. Madigan’s two books. Why? To celebrate what a wonderful writer and friend she is, because recently Lisa got some very hard news. I … Continue reading
I am happy to be able to say that Tara Kelly’s awesome debut novel, HARMONIC FEEDBACK, was released this week! I was lucky enough to get to read HARMONIC FEEDBACK before it sold, and right away I knew it had … Continue reading
In honor of having recently (finally!) read, and loved, SUITE SCARLETT. The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary – The Mountain View Inn: Where a mouse and a boy form a friendship based on a shared love of a … Continue reading
Because it’s the season of holidays and gifting. 🙂 The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman – The alethiometer the Master gives to Lyra guides her on an adventure more treacherous than she ever imagined. Lost It by Kristen Tracy – … Continue reading
I know this will mostly be preaching to the converted, but if there’s anyone reading this who hasn’t dabbled much/at all in young adult fiction, I’ve got a bunch of YA fantasy suggestions up at Tor.com right now! My YA … Continue reading
Since Halloween is fast approaching… 🙂 The Witches by Roald Dahl – My favorite Roald Dahl book ever (which is saying a lot) features some very creepy and nasty witches. Beware of women with gloves and itchy heads! Witchery Hill … Continue reading
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling – How could I not list this first? There’s Snape, of course, who skips back and forth across the line between good and bad throughout the series, not to mention the individual books’ … Continue reading
The Dark Light by Mette Newth – What’s amazing about this book about a teen with leprosy is not how heart-wrenching it is, but how hopeful at the same time. Winnie’s War by Jenny Moss – The effect of the … Continue reading
Silent to the Bone by E.L. Konigsburg – Conner knows Branwell would never have hurt his baby sister, but to prove it he must find a way to get his now-mute best friend to speak again. Sirena by Donna Jo … Continue reading
Invisible by Pete Hautman – You can tell from the start something’s a little off about Doug, but the secret he’s hiding is so big even he might not be able to cope with it. A Fast and Brutal Wing … Continue reading
