Author: Mary G. Thompson Publication Date: January 3, 2017 Publisher: Clarion Books Genre: Dystopian YA, fantasy Source: Rockstar Book Tours, Netgalley Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Goodreads Romance, intrigue, and plenty of action are woven into a rich and suspenseful narrative in this powerful YA fantasy. The mixed-race heroine Myra is a Flickerkin […]
Best of 2016: Check Out All The Books We Couldn’t Put Down This Year
This was a fantastic year for books. Trying to narrow down our list of best books to just ten was an incredibly difficult feat because we read so many this year that we thoroughly enjoyed. From science fiction to anthologies to Star Wars novels and more, we read a wide […]
‘This Census-Taker’ Counts Out More Questions than Answers in this Stark & Intriguing Novella
Author: China Miéville Release Date: January 3, 2017 Publisher: Del Rey Books Genre(s): New Weird, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Review Spoilers: Moderate GoodReads | Amazon “A boy ran down a hill path screaming. The boy was I.” Thus begins China Miéville’s latest novella in his self-described ‘new weird’ genre, This Census-Taker, which is available in paperback today. The story […]
‘Beautiful Minecraft’ Highlights the Artistic Potential of the Beloved Video Game
Author: James Delaney Release Date: November 30, 2016 Publisher: No Starch Press Genre(s): Arbook Review Spoilers: N/A GoodReads | Amazon These days you’ll be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t at least heard of Minecraft, even if you’ve never played it can be hard to escape the game’s reach. Minecraft has become a huge part of […]
Guest Post: Author Erin Summerill Talks Perseverance & The Path to Publication on Her Debut Novel “Ever the Hunted”
Today on December 27th, 2016 author Erin Summerill’s debut novel, Ever the Hunted, is being released in bookstores across the country. The book is the first installment in the Clash of Kingdoms series published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. Ever the Hunted sounds like the perfect young adult […]
Marvel Universe Crochet is Perfect for Geeky Crafters & Beginner Crocheters!
Release Date: September 16, 2016 Publisher: Thunder Bay Press Genre(s): Crafts & Hobbies Review Spoilers: N/A Amazon Are you still looking for one final holiday gift for that crafty nerd in your life? Search no more, the Marvel Universe Crochet kit is exactly what you need to give a gift that will continue […]
Explore ‘Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy’ With This Latest Canterbury Classics Tome
Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy Release Date: November 8, 2016 Publisher: Candlewick Press Genre(s): Science Fiction, Fantasy Review Spoilers: N/A GoodReads | Amazon As science fiction has become more and more mainstream in recent years I’ve seen a lot of my friends becoming interested in the genre. The nice thing about embracing science fiction […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Book Ideas for the Nerdy Readers on Your List!
All right, so, we’re running out of shopping days leading up to Christmas. If you’re like me then you are probably thinking something along the lines of “What do I do?” Don’t worry, though. Books are some of the easiest, quickest last minute gifts to pick up for Christmas. A […]
‘Rejected Princesses’ Is The Book Full of Kick-Ass Ladies That We’ve Always Needed
Rejected Princesses Author: Jason Porath Release Date: October 25, 2016 Publisher: Dey Street Books Genre(s): Non-Fiction Review Spoilers: NA GoodReads | Amazon Everyone has heard of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty – but have you ever heard of Nzinga Mbande from Angola? How about the sisters Trung Trac and Trung Nhi? Or […]
The Extraordinary People and Fascinating Places from JK Rowling’s Wizarding World Kick Off This New Behind-the-Scenes ‘Movie Magic’ Book Series
J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World Movie Magic Vol. 1: Extraordinary People and Fascinating Places Author: Jody Revenson Release Date: October 18, 2016 Publisher: Candlewick Press Genre(s): Behind-the-Scenes, Film, Non-Fiction Review Spoilers: N/A GoodReads | Amazon It’s the holiday season and another Harry Potter film is upon us! Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them just […]
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