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Recommended debut Sci-Fi novel: “Lightless” by C. A. Higgins
I enjoyed the multiple mysteries presented in this combo Hard Sci-Fi/Soft Sci-Fi tale: Who is Ivan and is he really a bad guy? What did Mattie do to the Ananke’s computers? What is the real identity of space terrorist Mallt-y-Nos … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Digital Books, Fiction
Tagged female engineers, hacking, space travel, space travelers, terrorism
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Ian Caldwell’s “The Fifth Gospel” — an excellent and riveting thriller
“The Fifth Gospel” by Ian Caldewell; pub date March 3, 2015 ; ISBN 9781451694147 I haven’t read a religious thriller that interested me this much since Stephen Bransford’s “High Places” back in 1991 — I enjoy books that teach me something … Continue reading
“Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters” — another excellent YA adventure from Shannon Hale
“Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters” by Shannon Hale; pub date Feb 24, 2015; ISBN 9781619634855; Grade Level: 4-8 Going by all the books I’ve previously read by Shannon Hale, including the two previous Princess Academy books (“Princess Academy” and “Palace … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Fiction
Tagged fantasy fiction, fantasy mystery, princesses, teenage girls
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Chi’s Sweet Home series – a gentle introduction to manga for adolescents or manga newbies
I saw this as a recommended title on a YA list, ordered issues 1-3 from the library, and agree with others that this is a cute series that would be a great way to introduce the manga style to a YA or mange … Continue reading
Discover WyrmeWeald – a Dragon Trilogy worth getting lost in
Well-known for their popular YA “Edge Chronicle” series, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddel have created a teen (and I would include adults) trilogy that’s worth reading by building a fascinating and believable dragon-focused ecosystem — a world that revolves around Dragons (or as they’re known … Continue reading
Ben H. Winters’ “The Last Policeman”…what would YOU do?
The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters; published May 13, 2013 [9781594746741] What would you do if you knew that the Earth had less than six months until it was either completely or mostly destroyed by an asteroid? Would you stay … Continue reading
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Tagged apocalypse, asteroid, end-of-world, mystery, police procedural
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“The Time Keeper” by Mitch Albom
My friend Lola recommended reading Mitch Albom’s Time Keeper, and since she doesn’t usually say, “Hey, you’ve got to read this” about books, I listened. (Her last recommendation was John Saul’s “Second Child”, a nicely creepy tale.) Because someone has already written … Continue reading
Intriguing teen suspense novella: “Dead Girls Don’t Write Letters” by Gail Giles
Dead Girls Don’t Write Letters by Gail Giles; published Sept 1, 2004; pb 9780689866241, hb 9780756942908. If you’re looking for a quick-read psychological thriller or maybe a title to give a non-avid reader that’s exciting enough to perhaps make them seek out books a little more … Continue reading
Eight chapters in and really enjoying Jenna Elizabeth Johnson’s “Faelorehn”
Faelorehn – Book One of the Otherworld Trilogy by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; pub date April 21, 2012; 9781475192087. I’m eight chapters in to Faelorehn and Ms. Johnson has done a great job in creating characters I like + creating a … Continue reading
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Tagged Cade MacRoich, fae, fairies, gnomes, Meghan Elam, paranomral fantasy, young adult fantasy
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