EarlyWord‘s Nora Rawlinson is telling PLA-goers to grab copies of Chevy Steven’s debut Still Missing from our booth #1058. So. Like, you know. Do what she says. […]
Nancy Pearl’s “Book Buzz” @ PLA 2010 – Talia’s PICKS!
My dear librarians,
Here are the titles that I'll be highlighting next Wednesday, during Nancy Pearl's "Book Buzz" session at the Public Library Association's National Conference in Portland. (Either click on the images above or on the links below.) [...]
Geeking out over Fantasy.
So, if you read our monthly newsletter you'll know that right now I'm reading the fantastic Spellwright. And I don't think I've been this geeked about a fantasy book since Lamentation.
The magic revolves around grammar and language, and there are multiple languages that wizards can master. The REAL kicker comes in the nature of the antagonist. Sure, any other author could be content with demons destroying the world with tooth and claw, but not Charlton. (continue reading) [...]
Macmillan Library at PLA!
Booth # 1058
Oregon Convention Center
Book Buzz with Nancy Pearl and her publishing pals including Talia!
Wednesday, March 24th, 10:30-11:30 am
In-booth author signing with Kelli Stanley (CITY OF DRAGONS / Minotaur)
Wednesday, March 24th, 4:00 pm
Author/ Librarian Breakfast w/ Kristin Hannah (WINTER GARDEN / SMP)
Thursday, March 25, 8 am – 9:30 am; book signing follows
(Sorry! All spots have been filled!)
Best in Mystery Authors Series w/ Dana Haynes (CRASHERS / Minotaur)
Friday, March 26, 10:30 am – 11:45 am; book signing follows &nbs [...]
A Plea to Authors of Urban Fantasy
So. I'm reading an urban fantasy novel. Big shift from my usual epic fantasy reading, right? And I've come up with a quibble that struck me once before. I'm not going to point fingers at any manuscripts, that's not the point. What's done is done. But we can be vigilant in the future.
Urban Fantasy tends to have immortal characters that have been around for a very long time. Usually vampires. But in the case of this book I'm reading, it's dragons and dwarves. And sometimes these characters speak with weird affectations and accents. Why? Because they're centuries old? Us mortals manage to adapt or drop accents in the short spans of our lives, why can't immortal (or just long-lived) characters? Especially when it seems pretty important for them to remain inconspicuous.
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Wolf Hall Wins National Book Critics Circle Award!
Congratulations to Hilary Mantel and her novel Wolf Hall, which just won the National Book Critics Circle award for fiction! Last year the book won the Man Booker prize, and I got it for my dad for Christmas! I'm not sure which is the more prestigious accolade.
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A Thrilling Debut
Do you or your patrons like your thrillers with a European twist? Then give The Killer, written by British scriptwriter Tom Hinschelwood.
It just received a starred review in PW, which included this glowing praise, "Thriller fans will be eager to see more from this bright new talent."
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A poem by a new favorite.
You might not know it, but Graywolf Press is a distribution client of Macmillan's. And I love Graywolf, because I love poetry. The collection this poem is from is Unincorporated Persons in the Late Honda Dynasty. Great title, eh? Enjoy!
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The Poacher’s Son
Not only is Paul Doiron's debut thriller The Poacher's Son receiving rave reviews, we got the pleasure of meeting the author at ALA Midwinter! He signed galleys for eager librarians, and was happy to answer all of their questions. Thanks Paul, and congrats on the following reviews!
PW starred review: "This evocative thriller is sure to put Doiron on many 2010 Must-Read lists!"
Booklist starred review: "One hopes this fine novel is the first in a series starring Warden
Bowditch."
Library Journal starred review: "Doiron’s well-written debut is also a taut thriller and a thoughtful examination of the complicated relationship between father and son."
Kirkus Reviews starred review: "Both tender and chilling.”
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A Debut with Starred Reviews!
And lots of 'em! The following are all starred reviews.
"First
novels rarely show such reach and depth.”—Kirkus Reviews
"Through his vivid use of language, Syjuco has
crafted a beautiful work of historical fiction that's part mystery and part
sociopolitical commentary. Readers who enjoyed Junot Díaz's The
Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao will enjoy this literary
gem.” —Library
Journal
"This dizzying and ambitious novel marks an
auspicious start to Syjuco's career." —Publishers Weekly
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