In part 2 of his epic [Starlight Archive] series, Brandon Sanderson does not disappoint. A deep and unique magic system, strong character development, and descriptive battles and politicking make this one of the best fantasy books of this era. –Brandon Ekins, customer at Hearthside Books, Juneau, AK Don’t miss the start of the Starlight Archive: …
This story draws you in immediately and keeps you curious all the way through until the end. The characters are interesting and honest. They have feelings and life experience almost everyone can relate to. This story makes the reader stop and reconsider their perspectives on life’s many “negatives.” Overall a quality read. I would highly …
When my first novel, The Snow Child, was published, people often asked me if I had done a lot of research during the writing process. In truth, I hadn’t. I discovered several retellings of the Russian Snegurotchka fairy tale, and at one point I interviewed an elderly man who had grown up in Alaska and …
The World Famous (well, to us, anyway!) Hearthside Books in Juneau, Alaska, is turning 35 years old this week, and they are celebrating by offering their legions of loyal literati 10% off everything in the store all this weekend, September 17 – 19. They’ve been giving away gift cards valued at $35 each all this …
