by Michelle | Jun 4, 2009 | Fiction
We may not have been able to attend BEA this year, but we were able to get the goods on several forthcoming releases from Random House. Erica McDonald highlighted books from multiple genres, including these: Crying Tree – Naseem Rakha (July) Dramatic, wrenching,...
by Michelle | Jun 2, 2009 | Patron Recommendations
A patron said that this was a very good book. Meet the Roncalli and Angelini families, a vibrant cast of colorful characters who navigate tricky family dynamics with hilarity and brio, from magical Manhattan to the picturesque hills of bella Italia. Very Valentine is...
by Michelle | May 28, 2009 | Fantasy
In Elantra, a job well done is rewarded with a more dangerous task. So after defeating a dark evil, Kaylin Neya goes before the Barrani High Court, where a misspoken word brings sure death. Kaylin’s never been known for her grace or manners, but the High...
by Michelle | May 17, 2009 | Books To Pine For
Talia Ross Sherer grabbed our attention during a presentation on new books headed our way this summer/fall from Macmillan. Here are a few we thought you might want to keep your eye out for… The Devil’s Queen – Jeanne Kalogridis (July) Catherine de...
by Michelle | May 14, 2009 | Fantasy
Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade, knowing that something was after her. Children were being murdered — and all had the same odd markings that mysteriously appeared on her own skin . . . Since then, she’s learned to read,...