“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…
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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…
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A Smugglerific Cover: The Life and Times of Angel Evans by Meredith Debonnaire
In which we reveal the cover for The Life and Times of Angel Evans by Meredith Debonnaire! Today we are thrilled to share with you the final cover for Book Smugglers Publishing’s Superhero season of short stories. Without further…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews a wonderful novel by Mary Robinette Kowal: Ghost Talkers Ghosts, spies, love and war – go there to check it out.…
We are writing today from colourful Brighton UK to share a super cool giveaway in partnership with Penguin Random House. Releasing on August 30, Furthermore is Tahereh Mafi’s new novel. ABOUT THE BOOK: The bestselling author of the Shatter…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews the new novella by Kij Johnson… and it’s lovely. Go there to check out the many reasons why.…
Ghost Talkers is a new novel from fantasy author Mary Robinette Kowal featuring the mysterious spirit corps and their heroic work in World War I. We are delighted to be hosting the reveal of the exquisite book trailer, made…
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OLD SCHOOL WEDNESDAYS HARRY POTTER RE-READ: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we get to the last book and we say goodbye to the series and the re-read. For now. Old…
ETERNA AND OMEGA is Leanna Renee Hieber’s new gaslamp fantasy novel and today we are delighted to host an exclusive short video where the author talks about what draws her to the Victorian era and what drives her passion…
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Joint Review: The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi
Title: The Star-Touched Queen Author: Roshani Chokshi Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Publication Date: April 26 2016 Hardcover: 342 Pages Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a…
Old School Wednesdays presents a new flashback feature in which we Book Smugglers reflect on a new topic or theme in popgeekdom. Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came up with the idea towards the…
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HEROINE COMPLEX: SARAH KUHN ON INSPIRATIONS AND INFLUENCES (& Giveaway)
“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…
Zen Cho’s Sorcerer to the Crown was one of my absolutely favourite reads of 2015 and a top 10 book of the year. The novel is out soon on paperback and we are giving away 4 copies today. About…
Title: Heroine Complex Author: Sarah Kuhn Genre: Fantasy, Superheroes Publisher: Daw Publication Date: July 5 2016 Paperback: 368 Pages Being a superheroine is hard. Working for one is even harder. Evie Tanaka is the put-upon personal assistant to Aveda…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana reviews a new YA novel by V. E. Schwab, This Savage Song, the first in a duology. I had some fun times with Shakespeare while writing this review: Two…
6 Rated Books Book Reviews Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays Harry Potter Re-Read: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we dive into the shenanigans of book 6. There is just one book left before we have finished the…
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…
Hey, hey, it’s Hugo Award nominee Renay, visiting from Lady Business to tell us all why we should read Black Wolves by Kate Elliott. Title: Black Wolves Written by Kate Elliott Genre: Epic Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: November…
9 Rated Books Book Reviews Old School Wednesdays
Old School Wednesdays Harry Potter Re-Read: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Old School Wednesdays presents an epic reread of The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. THIS MONTH ON THE RE-READ: we dive into the drama of book 5. Old School Wednesdays is a weekly Book Smuggler feature. We came…
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The Indigo Mantis: E. Catherine Tobler 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…
It’s Friday and we are over at Kirkus! Today, Ana takes a look at the new novel by Claire North, The Sudden Appearance of Hope Hope Arden, the protagonist of The Sudden Appearance of Hope is forgettable. Not in…
Move over Percy Jackson–Apollo is in the house. Title: The Hidden Oracle Written by Rick Riordan Genre: Contemporary Fantasy, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Greek Mythology Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Publication Date: May 2016 Hardcover: 384 pages How do you punish an…
Today we are delighted to work with Disney-Hyperion on a brand new book set in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians world–and offer up a sweet giveaway, to boot. The Hidden Oracle is the first novel in the Trials…
Title: Shadow Magic Written by Joshuan Khan Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade Publisher: Disney Publication Date: April 12 2016 Paperback: 320 pages Thorn, an outlaw’s son, wasn’t supposed to be a slave. He never should have run away from home,…
Reminiscent of classic YA fantasy in the vein of Howl’s Moving Castle and old school Robin McKinley, The Keeper of the Mist is utterly, unequivocally awesome. Title: The Keeper of the Mist Written by Rachel Neumeier Genre: Young Adult,…