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Hello everyone and a Happy Sunday to all! Down to business! Giveaway winners: The winner of the Percy Jackson’s tenth anniversary giveaway is: Allison The winner of The Land of 10,000 Madonnas is: Lauren Tao Thoman If you missed…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
6 Rated Books 7 Rated Books Book Reviews Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays Joint Review: The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1) by Rick Riordan
Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…
Smugglerific Cover
A Smugglerific Cover (And ARC Giveaway): The Land of 10,000 Madonnas by Kate Hattemer
In which we unveil the cover for Kate Hattemer’s upcoming novel, The Land of 10,000 Madonnas. Today we are delighted to present you with the cover and synopsis of Kate Hattemer’s new novel, The Land of 10,000 Madonnas. We…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
It’s Friday, and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana lists some of her highly anticipated reads for the second half of 2015. Go over there to take a look.…
This month sees the 10th Anniversary of The Lightning Thief, Book 1 in the super mega successful Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan and we are running a special giveaway today to celebrate! ABOUT THE SERIES…
7 Rated Books Book Reviews Joint Review Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays Readalong: Morning Glories, Vol.1 by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma
Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when both Ana and Thea were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny (and often over-hyped)…
Hello everyone and a Happy Sunday to all! Around the Interwebs Best. Meme. Ever – Zoo keepers, animal handlers all over the world have been spoofing a scene from Jurassic World. I sometimes allow myself to have faith in…
SFF in Conversation is a monthly feature on The Book Smugglers in which we invite guests to talk about a variety of topics important to speculative fiction fans, authors, and readers. Our vision is to create a safe (moderated)…
A fiery spirit dances from the pages of the Great Book. She brings the aroma of scorched sand and ozone. She has a story to tell…. Title: The Book of Phoenix Written by Nnedi Okorafor Genre: Science Fiction Publisher:…
8 Rated Books Book Reviews Kirkus Read Diversely Reading Comics
Over at Kirkus: The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews the excellent first volume of The Wicked + The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie. Go HERE to read more about it.…
Decoding the Newbery
Decoding the Newbery: Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze, and his fellow apprentices
Decoding the Newbery is a monthly column in which Newbery Medal winners are examined and deconstructed by regular contributor and author Catherine Faris King. This month, Catherine examines three books with a similar theme… It’s a simple story, seen…
8 Rated Books Book Reviews Reading Comics
Reading Comics: Thor: Goddess of Thunder Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman
Ana’s adventures in Reading Comics continue with Thor: Goddess of Thunder. Title: Thor: Goddess of Thunder Author: Jason Aaron (Text), Russell Dauterman (Illustrator) Genre: Fantasy, Comics Publisher: Marvel Publication Date: May 26 2015 Hardcover: 136 pages Mjolnir lies on…
Hello everyone and a Happy Sunday to all! Giveaway winners: The winners of Space Hostages are Ronni Stephanie Burgis Lal Send us an email at contact AT thebooksmugglers DOT com and we will get the book to you ASAP.…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
In which we discuss the brilliant, beauteous, dark, and enchanting new fairy tale from Naomi Novik. Title: Uprooted Author: Naomi Novik Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Del Rey / Macmillan Publication Date: May 18 / May 21 Hardcover: 437 Pages Agnieszka…
Movie Reviews Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays May Watchalong (Summer Movie Series): Willow
As you probably know by now, Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the end of 2012, when we were feeling exhausted from the never-ending inundation of New and Shiny…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
It’s Friday! Which means we are over at Kirkus… Today, Ana takes a look at the SciFi novel Revision by Andrea Phillips Go over there to hear more.…
Book Smugglers Publishing First Contact Inspirations and Influences
Application for the Delegation of First Contact: Questionnaire, Part B: Kathrin Köhler on Inspirations & Influences
“Inspirations and Influences” is a series of articles in which we invite authors to write guest posts talking about their Inspirations and Influences. In this feature, we invite writers to talk about their new books, older titles, and their…
Hello everyone and a Happy Sunday to all! I am thoroughly gutted that I don’t get to go to BEA with Thea this week. *grump* If you are off to BEA though (Wednesday May 27 through Friday May 29),…
“On The Smugglers’ Radar” is a feature for books that have caught our eye: books we have heard of via other bloggers, directly from publishers, and/or from our regular incursions into the Amazon jungle. Thus, the Smugglers’ Radar was…
4 Rated Books 7 Rated Books Book Reviews Joint Review Read Diversely
Joint Review: An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
The hype is strong with this one. At one point, An Ember in the Ashes was everywhere we looked. From newsletters from big websites and emails from the publisher to (positive) reviews everywhere including on big media places like…