I have to admit, I'm a bit obsessed with the Norse. Since I first discovered the protagonist of my own novel, a Norse princess turned pirate back in December 2014, I've been trying to read anything I can get my hands on that might prove to be worthwhile for research. Add into it my love… Continue reading Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
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Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo
DC Icons #1 When I first saw the trailer for Wonder Woman, I couldn't wait to see it. When I found out that Leigh Bardugo was writing a YA adaptation, I was even more excited about it! As as new-ish fan of Wonder Woman, I have been keen to get my hands on anything relating to my… Continue reading Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
The bookstore that I work at has a number of book clubs, the largest being the original, with 25 to 30 members and last night, they celebrated their 14th year in existence. Typically, they read former bestsellers, which they vote upon every three months or so. Last November, they voted overwhelmingly to read The Storied Life… Continue reading The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Ember in the Ashes #1 Two years ago I attended BookCon in NYC and I'm so excited to be going back for the booksellers part, BookExpo, in just two short weeks! When I attended back in 2015, I attended a panel on which Marie Lu, Renee Ahdieh and Sabaa Tahir discussed the need for diverse… Continue reading An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir