As part of my year-long adventure in New Zealand, I'm on a hunt to read more books by New Zealand authors, set in New Zealand, ones that mention New Zealand in a footnote, are recommended by Kiwis, etc. So, on one of my recent days off, I sat down with my first New Zealand book-centric … Continue reading New Zealand’s Canvas Magazine Recommends
Tag: Series: new release
December New Releases
Despite being in New Zealand, I still have time to get excited about the new books being released in the US this month. I have no idea about the publishing schedule in the rest of the world, so apologies for that. Now, without further ado, here are the December 2015 books: Secret Sisters Jayne … Continue reading December New Releases
November New Releases
So many books! So little time and money. As we get closer to the holiday season, more and more books are being released so people can buy them as winter holiday presents. In case you're reading this, Mom & Dad, a gift card to my Portland independent bookstore (Annie Bloom's Books) or for Kobo, the … Continue reading November New Releases
November New Releases
Here are the books I'm particularly excited about that will be coming out in November:  Manners & Mutiny, Book 4, Finishing School series by Gail Carriger I've waxed poetic about Gail Carriger's books many times before (here's a short review of the first book she ever put out, Soulless), and have made no secret of the … Continue reading November New Releases
Wide Eyed Editions, aka, Beautiful Non-Fiction Children’s Books
In perusing the children's non-fiction shelves earlier this week, I discovered a new press imprint called Wide Eyed Editions. They publish gorgeous, full-color, large-scale children's non-fiction picture books out of The Quatro Group. Their books are too beautiful not to be known worldwide, or at least, featured in a blog post.
October New Releases
Fall is upon us! And during October, so will be these new releases: The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness 9781406331165, Pub Date: October 6, 2015 I DEVOURED Patrick Ness's Chaos Walking trilogy, cried at A Monster Calls, and clearly will be picking this up ASAP. Publisher Description: What if you aren’t … Continue reading October New Releases
Book Review: Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst (and a new release!)
As a long-term fan of Judith Viorst (probably best known for her Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day series), I was excited to see her come out with something new for children with Lulu and the Brontosaurus in 2010. Lane Smith's illustrations were a perfect companion to her off-kilter writing style, … Continue reading Book Review: Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst (and a new release!)
June New Releases
"Books I'll be trying to get my hands on this month for $500, Alex." Or, in other words, my most anticipated new releases for the month of June. Mark those calendars now, then run out to grab them in their first week on the shelves. June 16: Opening Up, book 1, Ink & Chrome by … Continue reading June New Releases
New Release: Texts from Jane Eyre by Mallory Ortberg
Here's a brilliant bit of literary snobbery meets the 21st century: imagine what your favorite classic book characters would be like if they lived today and had access to social media. Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations With Your Favorite Literary Characters (click this link and you can download a PDF excerpt from the … Continue reading New Release: Texts from Jane Eyre by Mallory Ortberg
New Release: Science for Her by Megan Amram
Ladies - are you tired of not understanding when some man in your life starts talking about science-y things? Well look no further! Just out today, a new book has hit the shelves to help you understand the science that's relevant to you. Please, dear God, understand that this is satire. Science...for Her! Megan Amram … Continue reading New Release: Science for Her by Megan Amram
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