Every Heart a Doorway is the story about portal fantasies I never knew I needed. Title: Every Heart a Doorway Written by Seanan McGuire Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Tor.com Publication Date: April 5 2016 Hardcover: 173 pages Eleanor West’s Home…
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We are super delighted to host an exclusive excerpt of The Jewel and Her Lapidary— a new novella-length “epic in miniature” story from Fran Wilde. The kingdom in the Valley has long sheltered under the protection of its Jewels…
“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…
SFF in Conversation
SFF in Conversation: Zetta Eliott on “Finding My Way to the Door at the Crossroads”
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…
A fun if disappointing Fantasy novel with four female protagonists. Title: Daughters of Ruin Written by K.D. Castner Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Publication Date: April 5 2016 Hardcover: 320 pages Rhea, Cadis, Suki, and…
In which we showcase the cover (with a giveaway) of Zetta Elliott’s The Door at the Crossroads. Today we are thrilled to unveil the cover and synopsis for The Door at the Crossroads, Zetta Elliott’s long awaited sequel to…
A profound, feminist dystopian novel about friendship, sisterhood and courage, Maresi by Maria Turtschaninoff is exquisite. Title: Maresi Written by Maria Turtschaninoff Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Dystopia, Speculative Fiction Publisher: Pushkin Press (UK) Publication Date: January 2016 Hardcover: 256…
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Old School Wednesdays Harry Potter Re-Read: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we take a look at book 3, our favorite in the series. WILL IT STAND THE TEST OF TIME.…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! Today, Thea tackles Where Futures End by Parker Peevyhouse: The debut novel form Peevyhouse, Where Futures End is a collection of five inextricably linked novellas…
Lila, Kell and Rhy are back in this second book–and, oh dear readers, IT IS GOOD. Title: A Gathering of Shadows Written by V.E. Schwab Genre: Fantasy, Speculative Fiction Publisher: Tor (US) / Titan Books (UK) Publication Date: February…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! Today Thea FINALLY reviews Updraft by Fran Wilde (just in time for awards season): Given all of the Nebula buzz for this title, Thea decided…
In which we showcase the UK cover and an exclusive excerpt for VE Schwab’s upcoming new book, This Savage Song. Today we are thrilled to unveil the cover, synopsis and excerpt of This Savage Song, a new novel by…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews The Winged Histories by Sofia Samatar Go HERE to hear my thoughts (I LOVED IT).…
8 Rated Books Book Reviews Joint Review Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays Harry Potter Re-Read: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we take it up a notch to book 2, wherein Harry Potter comes face to face with the past…
It’s Friday, which means we are over at Kirkus for our regular weekly column! Today Thea reviews new novella from Tor.com, Emily Foster’s The Drowning Eyes. From its beautiful cover to its poetic title, The Downing Eyes is Thea’s…
7 Rated Books Book Reviews Time Travel Project
The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig: A Time Travel Project Review
The Time Travel Project is a new regular feature in which Ana reads Time Travel novels, new and old. More on the feature here. Title: The Girl from Everywhere Author: Heidi Heilig Genre: Speculative Fiction, YA, Time Travel Publisher:…
The scientist, the witch, the AI and the magic tree. Title: All the Birds in the Sky Author: Charlie Jane Anders Genre: Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Tor Books Publication Date: January 26 2016 Paperback: 320 Pages From…
8 Rated Books Book Reviews Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays: CART AND CWIDDER by Diana Wynne Jones
A Diana Wynne Jones book is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get – except for a guaranteed good time. Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the…
8 Rated Books Book Reviews Joint Review Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays Harry Potter Re-Read: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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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IN THE GARDEN OF IDEN by Kage Baker: A Time Travel Project Review
The Time Travel Project is a new regular feature in which Ana reads Time Travel novels, new and old. More on the feature here. Passenger is the first in a duology by Alexandra Bracken and Ana’s first official read…
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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ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY: Charlie Jane Anders on Inspirations & Influences (& Giveaway)
Charlie Jane Anders' All the Birds in the Sky is out soon - learn about the Inspirations behind the novel and enter the giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy. …
6 Rated Books Book Reviews Time Travel Project
Passenger by Alexandra Bracken – A Time Travel Project Review
Passenger by Alexandra Bracken, is the first review of The Time Travel Project. …
Today we are thrilled to host the brand new cover reveal for Sarah Porter’s upcoming new novel, Vassa in the Night. Inspired by the Russian folktale Vassilissa the Beautiful, Vassa in the Night will be published by Tor Teen…
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Book Review: The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani (School for Good and Evil #3)
A fitting, epic end to a delightful middle grade series. Title: The Last Ever After Author: Soman Chainani Genre: Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction, Science Fantasy Publisher: Harper Collins Publication Date: July 2015 Paperback: 672 Pages In the epic conclusion…