Friday Quotes

I didn't come across that many book quotes this week worth sharing, so I've thrown in some Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy quotes, since I like to interject those where ever I possible. I've also included some Dr. Seuss, because he just comes up with the craziest fun stuff (andI actually did read it this week, quite a few times) as well as a few author quotes, one of which is from an interview with Patricia Briggs, from this past week, over at...

Today's Big News & a Question About Book Loyalty

Today's big news, which has been circulating throughout the SFF world, is Patrick Rothfuss's long-awaited announcement of the publication date for The Wise Man's Fear, the sequel to The Name of The Wind.Rothfuss fans have been waiting almost three years for this book, which had an initial release date in 2008, but they may be disappointed to learn that it will still be another year before The Wise Man's Fear will actually be available. While Rothfuss is certain he will be able to finish by September, the book won't be hitting stores until March...

Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson

I usually like to write my own synopsis of each book that I review, but in the case of Gardens of the Moon I’m not even going to try it. So here is the blurb from the book’s back cover:The Malazan empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, infighting and bloody confrontations with Anomander Rake, Lord of Moon’s Spawn, and his Tiste Andii. Even the imperial legions yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Lasseen’s rule – enforced by her feared Claw assassins – remains absolute.For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners,...

Changeless by Gail Carriger

Less than a year after the publication of her debut novel, Soulless, Gail Carriger has already provided readers with the second book in her Parasol Protectorate series, thereby firmly placing her high on my list of favorite authors. It also helps that these book are so delightfully fun to read, offering a fresh take on the world of vampires, werewolves and the supernatural, all within the setting of Victorian London.Alexia is enjoying her new status...

New Releases: Week of April 25

There are a lot of great new releases this week, including Neil Gaiman's children's book, Instructions; Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay and Ares Express by Ian McDonald. Another interesting looking book is Zoo City, by Lauren Beukes,. While I'm not familiar with this author, the book looks like it would be worth checking out.How about you? Any of this week's releases that you are particularly excited about?Hope you have a great reading week!************************************************************************************Title:...