There is a reason that certain tales are as old as time. The Beast's Heart by Leife Shallcross in another telling of the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, this time from the Beast's point of view.
In the market to begin a new epic fantasy series? Maybe something to help take the edge off once the final season of Game of Thrones airs on HBO? Luckily, there's a new series that will fit the bill coming this February. Gates of Stone, the first novel in the Lord of the Islands series, weaves tales of folklore and custom into a comprehensive tale of magic and political drama.
Cinema has a fine tradition of redressing classic literature for the new generation in contemporary garb. Continuing this fine tradition, comes 2018’s #Roxy, a modern take on the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac
The next installment of Genevieve Cogman's Invisible Library series, The Mortal Word, checks all the boxes and is releasing on November 27th.
comparing and contrasting adaptations allows interesting discussions. And it provides a way to consider the material in a new light. Today, let's talk about Sharp Objects.
Whether you want a classic like The Haunting of Hill House or a more modern tale like World War Z, there's a scary read for every taste!
Roam by Dez Schwartz is an innovative fantasy novel with a sweet romance and a premise that leaves worlds open to discovery.
Did you love Blackwing by Ed McDonald? Did you love The Holver Alley books by Marshall Ryan Maresca? Or are you just a fan of grimdark fantasy and rough characters? If any of those things are true, you are going to want to check out the fantastic new novel Priest of Bones, the first in the War For the Rose Throne series, by Peter McLean.
Are you a fan of pop culture? Do you love when your books refer to your favorite things in veiled or outright terms? In Worldshaper, the first book of Edward Willett's new fantasy portal series, you get seamless current world references woven into new worlds.
The Man in the High Castle meets Pacific Rim - if that doesn't catch your attention I don't know what will. That's the underlying presence behind Mecha Samurai Empire by Peter Tieryas.
Fantasy and magic and a phoenix? If any (or all) of that is of interest to you, we've got a new book for you to check out! This week, I'm sharing thoughts on a debut: The Late Great Wizard is the first book (and the first of a new contemporary fantasy series) from Sara Hanover.
If you're a fan of creative, gritty, and dark fantasy books and have not yet read Blackwing from Ed McDonald, you are missing out. Blackwing was the first in McDonald's Raven's Mark series. The second book, Ravencry, is available on August 21, 2018. In advance of it's release, I had the opportunity to ask Ed about the Misery, ravens, and geek loves.
Have a look at your bookshelves. Do you have any books there that you are willing to part with for an activity that makes the world a library? Welcome to Books On The Run!
With camp on the horizon, we had a chance to talk to Seanan McGuire about her own geek loves and camp experiences, plus The Girl in the Green Silk Gown!
