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New Podcast Episode, In Which We Interview Elizabeth Wein!
Hi, everybody!
My sister mary_j_59 nd I talked to the awesome Elizabeth Wein for our library podcast! We talked mostly about her latest book, Code Name Verity, but also about her other books, her writing process, her life and ideas ( Read more... ) -
Stone Fox - A Ghost Story
Well, a little while ago I did two things I've never done before. 1. I wrote a piece of fanfic. 2. I entered my fanfic into a contest on Sounis. And now, I'm very earnestly wishing I hadn't. Because, for one thing, the picture that inspired the fanfic is now separated from it.
So I figured I would post it here, as well, where it can be with the ( Read more... ) -
Eugenides, or How to Lie by Telling the Truth
One of my favorite books is Megan Whalen Turner’s The Thief, and one of the reasons I love it is because of that TERRIBLE TWIST! There’s a big surprise at the end, which anybody who is a really careful reader ought to be able to see coming. But it tricked ME, and -- I may flatter myself -- but I think I am a careful reader ( Read more... ) -
An interview with Kristin Cashore
Hi, everybody!
I just wanted to let you know that our podcast has been up and running again for a while, and we've got some really awesome interviews, plus a cute mini-cast of the library chickens!
Our latest episode features YA author Kristin Cashore, who tells us all about her latest novel, Bitterblue!
Please check it out, if you have time, and let ( Read more... ) -
Concept art for the Queen's Thief books
Hi, everybody!
I'm sure you will remember that some time ago, the awesome Vince Natale, creator of the cover art for our favorite books, sent me the sketches and preliminary paintings for the Conspiracy of Kings cover art, which I shared with you. Well, Vince tells me that he really enjoyed the discussion about that post, and he has now sent me ( Read more... ) -
OK, I tried the Sorting Hat. No surprises :-D
Thanks to my sister and Sionnaraven for bringing this quiz to my attention! It really is much the best sorting hat out there.
So here's how I came out.
Ravenclaw
64% Ravenclaw, 53% Hufflepuff, 38% Slytherin and 43% Gryffindor!
Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw,
if you've a ready mind,
Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind;
The cardinal ( Read more... ) -
Of Emeralds, Books, and Über-Geekdom
Well, anybody who knows me even slightly probably believes me to be a book geek. But if you would like proof....
I am now officially at the stage where books remind me of other books, not just of real life!
For all you Sounisians who love Lord Peter Wimsey, have you checked out Jill Paton Walsh's latest, The Attenbury Emeralds? I'm in the middle ( Read more... ) -
Concept art from Conspiracy of Kings!
Ok, so today I have a special present for all my lovely Megan Whalen Turner Fans! And I really hope you like it!
I have been communicating with Vince Natale, the amazingly talented artist who did all the covers for the latest American editions of Megan's books. As you may know, the cover art for Conspiracy of Kings has been a major topic of ( Read more... )
