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Shattered Pillars by Elizabeth BearFavorite Books of 2013

Since it is the last day in 2013 and I’m only about four chapters into the book I’m currently reading, I think it’s safe to say I’ve read all the books I’m going to read this year. I’ve read 50 books this year, but that includes everything I could set as ‘read’ on Goodreads and is broken down as follows: 33 novels, 2 graphic novels, 7 novellas, 5 novelettes, and 3 short stories. It doesn’t seem like that many books, […]

The Shapeshifters by Amelia Atwater-RhodesThe Leaning Pile of Books: Holiday Edition Part I

The Leaning Pile of Books is a feature where I talk about books I got over the last week – old or new, bought or received for review consideration. Since I hope you will find new books you’re interested in reading in these posts, I try to be as informative as possible. If I can find them, links to excerpts, author’s websites, and places where you can find more information on the book are included. Only one book showed up […]

Steles of the Sky by Elizabeth BearMost Anticipated Books of 2014

2014 sounds like it will be an amazing year for books! That made it really difficult to make a list of my top 10 most anticipated books this year, though I couldn’t resist mentioning two additional books that I’m not positive will be out next year but will be pretty high on my must-read list if they are. First, here are the 10 books I am most looking forward to that will be released in 2014! Dust and Light (The […]

A Study in Ashes by Emma Jane HollowayThe Leaning Pile of Books

The Leaning Pile of Books is a feature where I talk about books I got over the last week – old or new, bought or received for review consideration. Since I hope you will find new books you’re interested in reading in these posts, I try to be as informative as possible. If I can find them, links to excerpts, author’s websites, and places where you can find more information on the book are included. This week brought the three […]

Smugglivus and Favorite Books of 2013

It’s that time of year again: the time when authors and bloggers share some of their favorite books of the year and most anticipated books coming the next year at The Book Smugglers! Today I’m over there discussing my three very favorite books I read this year and a few books coming out in 2014 that I’m looking forward to. While you’re over there, be sure to check out some of the other excellent recommendations and posts (and be prepared […]

Dangerous WomenTriple Anthology Giveaway

Today I have three anthologies with stories by great authors to give away: Dangerous Women, Twenty-First Century Science Fiction, and Year’s Best SF 18. The descriptions for each can be found below, and the giveaway details are at the end. Dangerous Women edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Dozois All new and original to this volume, the 21 stories in Dangerous Women include work by twelve New York Times bestsellers, and seven stories set in the authors’ bestselling continuities—including a new “Outlander” story by Diana […]