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First Few Pages: Malice

Posted on March 24, 2021| Posted in First Few Pages

True love isn't a simple fairy tale in Heather Walter's story in which the dark sorceress falls in love with the beautiful princess. Read more here on the blog.

First Few Pages: The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

Posted on February 5, 2021| Posted in First Few Pages

In this world, girls are outcasts by blood and warriors by choice. Get ready for battle. Here's the start of a bold and immersive fantasy series for fans of Children of Blood and Bone and Black Panther. Read an excerpt on the blog.

First Few Pages: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

Posted on February 3, 2021| Posted in First Few Pages

Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, a gorgeous retelling of the Trojan War from the perspectives of the many women involved in its causes and consequences—for fans of Madeline Miller. Read an excerpt on the blog.

First Few Pages: When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller

Posted on January 27, 2021| Posted in First Few Pages

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL

WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. Read the first few pages on the blog.

Fully Booked Reviews: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

Posted on November 11, 2020| Posted in Book Reviews

From the author of Uprooted and Spinning Silver comes the story of an unwilling dark sorceress who is destined to rewrite the rules of magic.

First Look Club: Jean reviews A Wild Winter Swan

Posted on October 27, 2020| Posted in Book Reviews, First Look Club

After brilliantly reimagining the worlds of Oz, Wonderland, Dickensian London, and the Nutcracker, the New York Times bestselling author of Wicked turns his unconventional genius to Hans Christian Andersen's "The Wild Swans," transforming this classic tale into an Italian-American girl's poignant coming-of-age story, set amid the magic of Christmas in 1960s New York.

Author Spotlight: V. E. Schwab

Posted on October 22, 2020| Posted in Spotlight

We chat with V. E. Schwab about her latest book, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which covers 300 years figuring out the true meaning of life and death, freedom and immortality—plus, we dip into writing, reading, and coping with the current state of the world.

First Few Pages: Bestiary

Posted on October 12, 2020| Posted in First Few Pages

Three generations of Taiwanese American women are haunted by the myths of their homeland.

First Look: The Constant Rabbit by Jasper Fforde

Posted on October 3, 2020| Posted in First Look Club

A new stand-alone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Early Riser and the Thursday Next series. An inimitable blend of satire, fantasy, and thriller, The Constant Rabbit is the latest dazzlingly original foray into Jasper Fforde's ever-astonishing creative genius.

First Look Club: Katya reviews The Constant Rabbit

Posted on October 3, 2020| Posted in Book Reviews, First Look Club

A new stand-alone novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Early Riser and the Thursday Next series. An inimitable blend of satire, fantasy, and thriller, The Constant Rabbit is the latest dazzlingly original foray into Jasper Fforde's ever-astonishing creative genius.