“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Hi everybody! At the time this post goes live, Ana will be attending an event hosted by The BBC to celebrate the release of a list with 100 English language titles that have shaped the world of six leading…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Two more short reviews of two horror reads this Halloween season. Between NOW and THEN: the same family, the same home, different ghosts. Back in 1976, Loo and Bee are the two closest sisters in a family of five…
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Halloween Reads: Bad Institutes for Gifted Children (THE INSTITUTE by Stephen King, INSPECTION by Josh Malerman)
It’s officially Halloween season, which means I’ve been diving deep into the horror canon–this spooky season, I found myself drawn to two different novels about gifted children and the adults experimenting on them: Josh Malerman’s Inspection and Stephen King’s…
Hello!!! We are delighted today to be hosting the awesome folks from Twelfth Planet Press and the cover reveal for their new SFF anthology! Without further ado… Thank you for joining us for the cover reveal for Rebuilding Tomorrow,…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
A gravedigger, a mapmaker and a fiercely protective dead goat go on a dangerous quest to save the(ir) world. In the small, remote village of Colbren, seventeen-year-old Ryn is a gravedigger, her profession by blood and by heart. She…
Three Horror books for this Halloween season, all three featuring twins, queer girls, witches, and a plethora of monsters. In Other Words for Smoke by Sarah Maria Griffin, twins Mae and Rossa spend some time with their aunt Rita…
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Good people, bad magic, and how magical systems shape character in fantasy – An essay by Ginn Hale
Today, we are delighted to welcome Ginn Hale back to the blog to celebrate her new novel, Master of Restless Shadows (out today!) and to talk about magical systems and characters in Fantasy. From metal-eating allomancers of Brandon Sanderson’s…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Title: Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All Author: Laura Ruby Genre: Magic Realism, YA. Publisher: Balzer + Bray Publication date: October 1 2019Hardcover: 384 pages When Frankie’s mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an…
Title: The Twisted Ones Author: T. Kingfisher Genre: Horror Publisher: Saga PressPublication date: October 1 2019Hardcover: 400 pages When a young woman clears out her deceased grandmother’s home in rural North Carolina, she finds long-hidden secrets about a strange…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Title: Steel Crow Saga Author: Paul Krueger Genre: Epic Fantasy Publisher: Del ReyPublication date: September 24 2019Hardcover: 528 pages Four destinies collide in a unique fantasy world of war and wonders, where empire is won with enchanted steel and…
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Two Books: Jelly by Clare Rees and The Black Coats by Colleen Oakes
These books could not have been more different from one another but you know I like some variety in my book diet. First up, Jelly by Clare Rees has the most ridiculous premise imaginable and I loved it for…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Title: The Swallows Author: Lisa Lutz Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Mystery Publisher: Ballantine BooksPublication date: August 13 2019Hardcover: 368 pages What do you love? What do you hate? What do you want? It starts with this simple writing prompt from…
Title: Gideon the Ninth Author: Tamsyn Muir Genre: Science Fiction + Fantasy + Murder Mystery Publisher: Tor.comPublication date: September 10 2019Hardcover: 448 pages The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Title: The Liars of Mariposa Island Author: Jennifer Mathieu Genre: Historical YA Publisher: Roaring Book PressPublication date: September 17 2019Hardcover: 256 pages From the author of Moxie comes a stunning novel told in three voices about the lies families tell to…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
Title: Missing Person Author: Sarah Lotz Genre: Thriller Publisher: Mulholland BooksPublication date: September 3 2019Hardcover: 480 pages Reclusive bookseller Shaun Ryan has always believed that his uncle Teddy died in a car accident twenty years ago. Then he learns the truth: Teddy fled…
