“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 that we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana takes a look at The Dogsland Trilogy by J.M. McDermott, following the release of the last book, We Leave Together. Check out our previous reviews of books…
Title: Minion Author: John David Anderson Genre: Superheroes, Speculative Fiction, Middle Grade/Young Adult Publisher: Walden Pond Press Publication Date: June 2014 Hardcover: 288 Pages John David Anderson returns to the world he created in Sidekicked with an entirely new…
6 Rated Books Joint Review Old School Wednesdays Read Diversely
Old School Wednesdays Readalong: So You Want to Be A Wizard by Diane Duane
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)…
The results for our July Old School Wednesdays Readalong are in! After 115 votes, the book we will be reading is: Anna is more than shy. She is nearly invisible. At seven, terrified of school, Anna retreats within the…
Title: Barricade Author: Jon Wallace Genre: Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic Publisher: Gollancz Publication Date: June 19 2014 Hardcover: 320 Pages Kenstibec was genetically engineered to build a new world, but the apocalypse forced a career change. These days he drives…
Today we are thrilled to unveil the amazing cover for Shadowboxer, the new upcoming novel from Arthur C. Clarke Award winning author Tricia Sullivan. Without further ado, behold: the Smugglerific Cover! The Smugglerific Cover Nothing she’s faced in the…
Hello everybody and a Happy Sunday to all! Let’s get this party started! Giveaway Winners: We have a bunch of winners to announce! The winners of a copy each of Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix are… KERRY O’DEA EMMA ROBIN…
“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 that we are over at Kirkus! Thea reviews a very highly anticipated book today: The Bees by Laline Paull. (Isn’t that the best cover image?! LOVE IT.) Imaginative, fascinating, utterly memorable. In other words, THEA…
Title: The Lost Author: Sarah Beth Durst Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Harlequin Mira Publication Date: May 27th 2014 Paperback: 350 Pages It was only meant to be a brief detour. But then Lauren finds herself trapped in a town called…
Title: Everything Leads to You Author: Nina LaCour Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, PoC, LGBTQIA Publisher: Dutton Juvenile Publication Date: May 15 2014 Hardcover: 307 Pages A love letter to the craft and romance of film and fate in front…
As you probably know by now, Old School Wednesdays is a new 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…
Hello everybody! Last week Ana reviewed the fabulous Otherbound by Corinne Duyvis. She LOVED IT. To celebrate its release this week, we are giving away an ARC of the book, courtesy of the author. About the Book: Amara is…
SFF in Conversation
SFF in Conversation: John Chu’s “Stand Back! I’m Going To Quote Junot Díaz (Thinking about language)”
SFF in Conversation is a new 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…
Title: Dangerous Author: Shannon Hale Genre: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult Publisher: Bloomsbury Publication Date: March 2014 Hardcover: 405 Pages Maisie Danger Brown just wanted to get away from home for a bit, see something new. She never…
Happy Sunday, everyone! Let’s dive right in, shall we? Giveaway Winners: The winner of a copy of The Murder Complex by Lindsay Cummings is… Sarah Neitzel Congratulations! Drop us an email (contact AT thebooksmugglers DOT com) with your snail…
“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 that we are over at Kirkus! Today it’s Ana’s turn to review California Bones by Greg van Eekhout She had mixed feels. Go HERE to see why.…
Today – on Friday the 13th, no less! – we are tickled to host the cover reveal for one of our most highly anticipated books of the fall: Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix! We were lucky enough to scoop up…
We are delighted to be a stop on Charlie Higson’s “Guide to London” blog tour to celebrate the release of The Fallen, the latest book in his YA zombie series. Thea was a fan of The Enemy and The…
9 Rated Books Book Reviews Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays: Zahrah the Windseeker by Nnedi Okorafor
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: Otherbound Author: Corinne Duyvis Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, LGBTQIA Publisher: Amulet Books Publication Date: June 17 2014 Hardcover: 400 Pages Amara is never alone. Not when she’s protecting the cursed princess she unwillingly serves. Not when they’re fleeing…
Title: Andromeda’s Fall Author: William C. Dietz Genre: Military Science Fiction Publisher: Ace (US) / Titan (UK) Publication Date: December 2012 (US) / January 2014 (UK) Paperback: 352 Pages (UK edition) When a bloodthirsty power grab on Earth results…
Hello everyone and Happy Sunday! Thea here, back from a long weekend of sun and music (HOORAY SUMMER!). Let’s get down to business, shall we? Giveaway Winners: The winner of a copy of each book in Deborah Coates’ Wide…