The Books That Made Us (Charm Bomb episode 26)
Joanna and Summer of Geek Girl Pen Pals chat about what to do when someone doesn’t like the things you love and the foundational books of their youth.
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09, 2021
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02, 2020
New Read – The Fenmere Job by Marshall Ryan Maresca
Who loves a good heist? Or a story that protects the more marginalized people from the schemes (and illegal drug trade) spread by those in [...]
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11, 2019
Fresh New Reads
Tuesday is book birthday day here in America. And every now and then, a Tuesday comes around that has so many great books released, it’s [...]
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10, 2019
Not So Scary Reads for Halloween
‘Tis the season….for reads with witches, vampires, ghosts, and all other creatures of lore. In advance of Halloween, I wanted to provide some recommendations appropriate [...]
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09, 2019
September 2019 Reading Round-Up – New Books for a New Season
A shift in seasons is the perfect time to look ahead to new book releases. And there are some really great new books to look forward to in the coming months. Here are just a few to start planning to add to your to-be-read piles.
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07, 2019
Audible Presents A Trick of Light from Stan Lee at SDCC
We had a chance to take an exclusive look at Audible's A Trick of Light experience on Thursday, July 18 at San Diego Comic Con. This year, Audible brought the new Audible Original, Stan Lee's Alliances: A Trick of Light, to life with a series of immersive light and sound-driven experiences.
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06, 2019
Book Review – Salvation Day by Kali Wallace
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Science fiction tells stories that apply to today, makes comments on our [...]
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05, 2019
Book Review – Unraveling by Karen Lord
I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Do you love books that blend fantasy and the mundane? [...]
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05, 2019
Review – A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay
With Guy Gavriel Kay's latest novel, A Brightness Long Ago, he once again proves why he is an acclaimed writer in the fantasy realm.
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05, 2019
Reading Round-Up – New Books May 7 Releases
It's time for new books! If you’re an avid reader who has been waiting anxiously for the release of an upcoming book, you know release day is Tuesday. And this Tuesday, May 7, was a BIG one. There were so many great science fiction and fantasy books that came out this week, I couldn’t focus on just one. So, here’s a round-up of several, including some reprints and books released as mass market editions, that I think deserve your time and energy.
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04, 2019
Interview with Suzanne Palmer, Author of Finder
This week we chat with author Suzanne Palmer about her new release Finder, a romping science fiction caper about an interstellar repo man and professional finder named Fergus Ferguson. Suzanne Palmer has a fine arts degree and a Hugo, and we had the chance to interview her! Come meet Suzanne and then enter to win a copy of Finder.
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04, 2019
Book Review – Mera: Tidebreaker by Danielle Paige and Stephen Byrne
Mera: Tidebreaker is the first in DC's new line of young adult graphic novels under the new DC Ink imprint. The line introduces DC’s most iconic Super Heroes to a new generation of fans with stories told by some of the most successful authors from the young adult publishing space. MERA: TIDEBREAKER by Danielle Paige and Stephen Byrne is the perfect title to launch DC Ink.
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03, 2019
Interview with Faith Hunter, author of Circle of the Moon
The latest novel in the Soulwood series, Circle of the Moon, is available on February 26 from Ace Mass Market Original. The Soulwood series details the adventures of PsyLED Agent Nell Ingram, a bewitching woman who draws power from deep within the Earth. In advance of the novel's release, I had a chance to ask author Faith Hunter some questions. I couldn't resist asking her about gardening and her inspiration for a character as unique as Nell!
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02, 2019
An Interview with W.L. Goodwater, Author of Breach
Breach creates an alternate history novel that tells us the Berlin Wall is a magical barrier, not just a physical one. I had the chance to ask author W.L. Goodwater some questions about Breach among other things.