Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we rediscover young Harry Potter as he finds his way to Hogwarts for the very first time in Harry…
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Another case for Young and Yang – and Bottoms. Title: The Tiara on the Terrace Author: Kristen Kittscher Genre: Middle Grade, Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Children’s Books Publication Date: January 5 2016 Hardcover: 400 Pages In this funny, clever novel,…
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Old School Wednesdays Joint Review: The Last Olympian 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)…
A review in which we are…conflicted. Title: The Dark Forest Author: Cixin Liu Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Tor Books Publication Date: August 11 2015 Hardcover: 512 Pages This is the second novel in the “Three Body” near-future trilogy. Written…
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Joint Review: STAR WARS Moving Target by Cecil Castellucci & Jason Fry
As we continue down the road to Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we read a brand new Princess Leia adventure–and we LOVE it, precious. Title: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure (Journey to STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) By:…
A spectacular, gut-wrenching beauty of a book. Title: Illuminae Author: Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Genre: Science Fiction, Epistolary Novel, Young Adult Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers Publication Date: October 2015 Hardcover: 599 Pages This morning, Kady thought…
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Halloween Week 2015 Joint Review: Uzumaki by Junji Ito
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)…
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Old School Wednesdays Joint Review: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson 4)
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)…
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Joint Review: Space Hostages (Mars Evacuees #2) by Sophia McDougall
In which we review the sequel to Mars Evacuees, one of our favourite Middle Grade reads of 2014. Title: Space Hostages Author: Sophia McDougall Genre: SF, Middle Grade Publisher: Egmont Publication Date: July 2015 Hardcover: 304 Pages From bestselling…
In which we take a look at the first YA novel by Kate Elliott Title: Court of Fives Author: Kate Elliott Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Little, Brown Publication Date: August 18 2015 Hardcover: 448 Pages In this imaginative escape into…
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Joint Review: The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
In which a N.K. Jemisin novel is awesome. Again. Title: The Fifth Season Author: N.K. Jemisin Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: August 4 2015 Hardcover: 449 Pages This is the way the world ends. Again. Three terrible things…
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Old School Wednesdays Joint Review: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson 2)
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)…
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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)…
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…
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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…
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Old School Wednesdays Readalong: A Bride’s Story, Vol. 1 by Kaoru Mori
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)…
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Joint Review: A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab
“I’m not afraid of dying. But I am afraid of dying here.” She swept her hand over the room, the tavern, the city. “I’d rather die on an adventure than live standing still.” Title: A Darker Shade of Magic…
What is this? Another fantastic novel from Genevieve Valentine? Quelle surprise. Not. Title: Persona Author: Genevieve Valentine Genre: Political Thriller Publisher: Saga Press Publication Date: March 10 2015 Hardcover: 307 Pages An acerbic thriller from a Nebula award finalist,…
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From the Page to the Screen: All You Need is Kill / Edge of Tomorrow
Hello everyone! For this edition of From the Page to the Screen, we will discuss All You Need is Kill / Edge of Tomorrow. The official timeline: 2004: the book, All You Need is Kill, a Japanese science fiction…
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Joint Review: The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Title: The Three-Body Problem Author: Cixin Liu (translated by Ken Liu) Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Tor Publication Date: November 11 2014 Hardcover: 400 Pages With the scope of Dune and the commercial action of Independence Day, Three-Body Problem is…
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Old School Wednesdays Readalong: Hangsaman by Shirley Jackson
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)…
Title: Ancillary Sword Author: Ann Leckie Genre: Science Fiction Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: October 7 2014 Paperback: 400 Pages What if you once had thousands of bodies and near god-like technology at your disposal? And what if all of…
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Old School Wednesdays Readalong: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E Butler
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)…
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Joint Review: Greenglass House by Kate Milford
Title: Greenglass House Author: Kate Milford Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Publisher: Clarion Books Publication Date: August 2014 Hardcover: 384 Pages A rambling old inn, a strange map, an attic packed with treasures, squabbling guests, theft, friendship, and an unusual…
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Old School Wednesdays Readalong: Prospero’s Children by Jan Siegel
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)…