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05/24/2025

Gliff by Ali Smith

Gliff is set in a near-future dystopian version of what seems to be somewhere in England. In it we meet two children, the slightly older Briar/Brice/Bri and their younger sister Rose. Their mother has been taken away for dissent and we initially find them in the care of her boyfriend Leif. They come home to find their house with a red line painted around it, which they take as a cue to flee. When the same happens to their camper van, Leif takes the children to a 'safe house' and sets off alone to look for their mother. From there on in, Bri and Rose are left to fend for themselves.

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About the Author

ALI SMITH is the author of many works of fiction, including, most recently, Companion Piece, the "Seasonal Quartet," Public library and other stories, and How to be both, which won the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, the Goldsmiths Prize, and the Costa Novel of the Year Award. Her work has four times been short-listed for the Man Booker Prize. Most recently, she won the George Orwell Prize for Fiction for Summer. Born in Inverness, Scotland, she lives in Cambridge, England.

https://www.ontheprize.co.uk/blog/gliff-2024-ali-smith-book-review

05/23/2025

Daisy and Friends: What Happened to Yesterday - A Covid-19 Story by Barbara J. Meredith

Daisy and Friends: What Happened to Yesterday - A Covid-19 Story captures the unexpected changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and how the world was transformed in a matter of days. There were a lot of people who found themselves lost and had difficulty adjusting to the new norms, even pets. Barbara J. Meredith offers children an informative and vibrantly illustrated read as they discover how these animal friends faced Covid-19. What began as a reflection on current events has now become a historical account, documenting the early days of the pandemic for future generations. The story introduces young readers to important terms like the pandemic, Covid-19, essential worker, and mask, helping them understand the global crisis in simple, accessible language.

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About the Author

Barbara J. Meredith retired in 2013 from Kids Express Learning Center and Daycare, LLC, where she was co-owner, director, and head teacher. She began writing in 2010 with Daisy and Friends: How to Stay Healthy, inspired by the daycare’s curriculum on teaching healthy habits.

The author also hopes that kids everywhere will enjoy the other book titles of Daisy and Friends books series: “Daisy and Friends How To Stay Healthy”; “Daisy and Friends Rocky's New Friend”; “Daisy and Friends Outside Our Window”; and “Daisy and Friends Waiting for the School Bus”.

Portions of the proceeds support Kitty Angels, Protectors of Animals, and Bandit’s Place, Inc, reflecting her passion for both education and animal welfare.

https://www.barbarajmeredithbooks.com

05/22/2025

My Throat Hurts! by Maryann Lukowich

Nurse practitioner and author Maryann Lukowich sees many cases of strep throat each year. In My Throat Hurts!, illustrated by Simone Sarsfield, she helps children feel comfortable visiting the doctor. This picture book explains what to expect during a doctor’s visit, from vital sign checks to strep testing and treatment. It reassures young readers by outlining the recovery process, including antibiotics, preventing spread, and when it’s safe to return to activities. Lukowich’s goal is to ease children’s fears and make medical visits less intimidating through an engaging, informative story.

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About the Author

Maryann Lukowich has been a nurse for 36 years and a nurse practitioner in underserved areas for 16 years, caring for approximately 2,000 patients, from newborns to the elderly. She has worked in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and clinics. Married for 35 years, she has two grown children and two grandchildren. A devoted Christian, she and her husband do prison ministry and are active in their Catholic Church. She enjoys quilting, crocheting, sewing, reading, writing, baking, and traveling.

She is currently working on two upcoming books, Finley Goes Camping and My Brother Has Cystic Fibrosis.

05/21/2025

Heather Fawcett

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Author of the “”Emily Wilde” Trilogy

Heather Fawcett is the author of the middle-grade novels Ember and the Ice Dragons, The Language of Ghosts, and The School Between Winter and Fairyland, as well as the young adult series Even the Darkest Stars. She has a master’s degree in English literature and has worked as an archaeologist, photographer, technical writer, and backstage assistant for a Shakespearean theater festival.

Her books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and somehow all include dragons in one form or another. She lives on Vancouver Island.

Heather Fawcett
https://heatherfawcett.com

05/20/2025

1st Quarter - 2025 Featured Book

EDITOR'S PICK - Watermoon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

Samantha Sotto Yambao is a professional daydreamer, aspiring time traveler, and speculative fiction writer based in Manila. She is the author of Before Ever After, Love and Gravity, A Dream of Trees, and the Beginning of Always.

https://samanthasotto.com
Samantha Sotto Yambao

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05/19/2025

1st Quarter - 2025 Featured Author

IN THE FOCUS - Ali Hazelwood

I’m originally from Italy, lived in Japan and Germany, and eventually moved to the US to pursue a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. I was a professor for about three years, but in 2022 I quit to write full time. When I’m not writing you can find me prowling around AO3, binge-watching shows with my three feline overlords (and my almost equally feline husband), crocheting, or eating candy.

(The name of the dog in the picture is Chica; she is not mine, but I wish she were. Love to Chandra Wicke for the photo, and to Barbara for introducing me to my new bestie.)

I’m represented by the amazing Thao Le of the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency.

https://alihazelwood.com
Ali Hazelwood

05/17/2025

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The dawn of cinema saw a fervent quest to translate the power of literature onto the silver screen, and amidst the burgeoning art form, certain adaptations emerged as landmarks.

This article delves into six pivotal moments where beloved novels found new life, shaping the very landscape of cinematic storytelling.

From the fantastical journey down the yellow brick road in "The Wizard of Oz" to the sweeping historical romance of "Gone with the Wind," and the depths of Jules Verne's imagination in "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," we'll explore the magic that transformed these literary works. We'll also examine the ambitious scale of "Moby Dick," the atmospheric Victorian world of "Great Expectations," and the poignant moral compass of "To Kill a Mockingbird," revealing how these early adaptations not only honored their source material but also forged enduring cinematic legacies.

05/16/2025

The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA TODAY, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly bestselling Mortal Instruments series and the Infernal Devices trilogy, and coauthor of the Bane Chronicles with Sarah Rees Brennan and Maureen Johnson. She also wrote The Shadowhunter’s Codex with her husband, Joshua Lewis.

Her books have more than 36 million copies in print worldwide and have been translated into more than thirty-five languages. Cassandra lives in western Massachusetts. Visit her at CassandraClare.com.

Cassandra Clare
https://cassandraclare.com

05/15/2025

Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown

Pierce Brown is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising, Golden Son, Morning Star, Iron Gold, Dark Age, and Light Bringer. His work has been published in thirty-three languages and thirty-five territories. He lives in Los Angeles, where he is at work on his next novel.

An Amazon Best Book of the Month, February 2014: Look beyond the inevitable comparison to The Hunger Games--Red Rising is the first book of a gritty, complex trilogy that blazes its own trail. On desolate Mars, the protagonist, Darrow, is caught in a class system that thrives on oppression and secrecy. He is a Red, the lowest member of society, born to toil in the bowels of the planet in service to the sovereign Golds. When Darrow suffers a devastating loss and betrayal he becomes a revolutionary, taking on a dangerous role in an attempt to bring about social justice. Questions of fate, duality, and loyalty, evolve in a cruel test of war between the sons and daughters of the ruling elite. By turns brutal and heartfelt, Red Rising is nonstop action with surprising twists and unforgettable characters. --Seira Wilson

Pierce Brown

https://www.piercebrown.com/

05/14/2025

DUNE SERIES by Frank Herbert

Frank Herbert's life was one marked by a deep intellectual curiosity and a wide range of experiences that profoundly shaped his literary output. Born in Tacoma, Washington, he held various jobs, including journalist, photographer, and even worked in fisheries, before achieving widespread recognition as a science fiction author.

This diverse background instilled in him a keen understanding of human behavior and the intricate interplay between individuals and their environments. His fascination with ecology, particularly the dynamics of desert ecosystems, stemmed from research he conducted while reporting on sand dune stabilization in Oregon. This research, coupled with his interest in the complexities of power, religion, and human evolution, provided the fertile ground from which the "Dune" saga would eventually emerge. Herbert's dedication to crafting intricate and thought-provoking narratives, even in the face of numerous initial rejections for "Dune," underscores his unwavering commitment to his artistic vision.

05/13/2025

1st Quarter - 2025 Featured Book

EDITOR'S PICK - Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney

Alice Feeney is a New York Times million-copy bestselling author of novels including His & Hers, Sometimes I Lie, Rock Paper Scissors and Daisy Darker. Her books have been translated into over thirty-five languages, and have been optioned for major screen adaptations, with His & Hers currently in production for Netflix, produced by Jessica Chastain, and starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal.

Alice was a BBC journalist for fifteen years. Her seventh novel, Beautiful Ugly, will be published around the world in January 2025.
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Alice Feeney
https://www.alicefeeney.com

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05/12/2025

1st Quarter - 2025 Featured Author

IN THE FOCUS - Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers — The Tipping Point, Blink,Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio content company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, which reconsiders things both overlooked and misunderstood, and Broken Record, where he, Rick Rubin, and Bruce Headlam interview musicians across a wide range of genres.

Gladwell has been included in the TIME 100 Most Influential People list and touted as one of Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers.

He is, after all, a New York Times bestselling author of Outliers, The Tipping Point, Blink, and other books. He's the host of the wildly popular podcast Revisionist History. His work is heralded and his opinion asked by many folks on a wide array of issues.

Malcolm Gladwell
https://www.gladwellbooks.com

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