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Interview: Francisco X. Stork, author of The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

Mar 1, 2010

 

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

March 2010

In Lauren Oliver’s affecting and original page-turner BEFORE I FALL, 17-year-old Samantha Kingston dies. But that's not the end of her story. Instead, she relives her last day over and over again, seven times.

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The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan

March 2010

In Carrie Ryan’s THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH, Mary survived the all-too-real nightmare in the deadly forest to finally realize her dream of seeing the ocean. Now, in THE DEAD-TOSSED WAVES, it’s her daughter Gabry’s turn to face the forest.

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Interview: Swati Avasthi, author of Split

Mar 1, 2010

March 2010

In this interview with Teenreads.com’s Usha Reynolds, debut author Swati Avasthi discusses the inspiration behind her newly released novel, SPLIT --- which centers on a teenage victim of domestic violence --- and explains why she chose to focus her narrative on how her main character copes in its aftermath rather than on the abuse itself. She also describes how writing the book became a semi-cathartic experience for her, provides some information on where domestic violence victims can get help, and shares details about her current work-in-progress, BIDDEN.

Interview: Jen Calonita, author of Secrets of My Hollywood Life #5: Broadway Lights

Mar 1, 2010

March 2010

Drawing upon her previous career as an entertainment journalist, Jen Calonita’sSecrets of My Hollywood Life follows teen starlet Kaitlin Burke on her adventures in and out of the spotlight.

Interview: Francisco X. Stork, author of The Last Summer of the Death Warriors

Mar 1, 2010

March 2010

Interview: Tui T. Sutherland, author of Pet Trouble #5: Oh No, Newf!

Mar 1, 2010

T.T. Sutherland is a prolific author who has written a number of books under the pen names Erin Hunter, Tamara Summers and Heather Williams. In this interview with Kidsreads.com’s Donna Volkenannt, Sutherland discusses her latest work, OH NO, NEWF!, the fifth installment in her Pet Trouble series, and describes how --- from watching “Dogs 101” to getting a part-time job as a dog walker --- she researched the animals she portrays in her books. She also talks about her own furry friend, Sunshine, recounts a recent experience as a contestant on “Jeopardy!” and shares details about future books currently in the works.

March 2010

Spring is in the air, and that is a VERY good thing. It's amazing how some warm temperatures can really brighten your spirits.

I was lucky enough to catch two excellent events featuring three wonderful authors this week; that, coupled with the brilliant weather, has given me a real spring in my step. Monday night I attended Sarah Blake's reading and Q&A about The Postmistress; the original program was snowed out, but thankfully rescheduled for a date I was in town. I normally do not enjoy it when authors read, preferring to hear them talk, but Sarah's reading dropped me right into the mood and the story. The Postmistress was one of my Bets On picks to start the year, and it was such a thrill to see it debut on the New York Times and IndieBound lists. You can see our full Bookreporter.com feature for the book here.

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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

March 2010

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

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