5/5 Stars Completely blew away my expectations! Truly utterly astounding. My jaw literally just dropped open when I realized the book was over. I flipped through the last page to the acknowledgements thinking there was more, but no, sadly. This book was unbelievable, wondrous, and so full of adventure. All of the characters’ points of …
I am still in the afterglow of this book. A novel that can capture the complexities of a mother/son relationship, the minefield of manipulative friendship, and the mess, heartache, and beauty of first love, all while exploring strength, vulnerability, and masculinity with disarming humor is a very rare beast indeed. (For ages 14+) –Tegan Tigani, Queen …
Originally published as a webcomic, Nimona was author/artist Noelle’s big break– and it’s so good! Mash together sci-fi and fantasy, make the main characters jaded villains, add some great artwork, and you have something special. –Dorie, Village Books, Lynden, WA You can read more about Dorie’s favorite books on her staff picks page. Pick up …
Queen Anne Book Company, Wednesday, August 31, 7:00 Sabaa Tahir, bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes and A Torch Against the Night, in conversation with Shelf Awareness‘s Genevieve Iverson. Queen Anne Book Company hosts this event off-site at All Saints Church three blocks east of the store to accommodate the anticipated large crowds. Sabaa …
Staring at the unemployment form online, I searched for any word on the list that correctly described my line of work. “Bookseller” wasn’t there; neither was “author event manager,” “knowledge professional,” or even “Retail Sales–Books.” I tried typing in “Bookseller,” but the template insisted I pick one of the pre-ordained choices. So I chose “Retail …
