In her first two novels, which give rise to hope that there will be an extended series coming our way, Ilana C. Myer creates a […]
Timeless Magic
Being an adult at this time of year can leave you frazzled, rushed, and disillusioned – and convinced that you don’t have time to read. […]
Genre Mash-Up: Theodora Goss
Hang on to your hats, readers! Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Horror, Historical Fiction…here’s a genre mash-up for you! And it’s also a debut! Dooby-dooby-doo… Take a […]
Steampunk Series
I find this new steampunk series irresistible, and it’s not just because it has the word “custard” in the title. Although that definitely helps! Gail […]
The Perfect Winter Read
Winter weather has arrived in Northeast Ohio, and what better way to spend a winter’s day than curled up with a good book? Katherine Arden’s […]
Andrea’s Best Books: 2016
It’s been another happy year of reading for me, and this year I don’t feel like making a list. I would rather write short book […]
Genre Spotlight: Fantasy and Historical Mystery
It’s springtime, it’s raining, and I’m filling up an ark with two of every kind… it’s a book ark, and my first two sets of […]
The Dark, Dark Wood
In the dark, dark wood, there was a dark, dark tower. In the dark, dark tower there was a dark, dark tomb. In the dark, […]
The Midnight Queen
Today’s query: How is The Midnight Queen a really terrific fantasy novel? Well. Let me count the ways… World-building? Check. The author, Sylvia Izzo Hunter, reworks history just […]
New Children’s Fiction: Charlie and the Grandmothers
Hello, all! It’s your friendly neighborhood librarian here to tell you about a great new title that I finished recently. In the spooky spirit of […]