New Book Releases May 2010

May is a big month for books! We’ve got the latest in the Sookie Stackhouse series, a new Pendergast novel, and the final book in Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy to look forward to. Check out the upcoming book releases I think you’ll be interested in reading. Dead in the Family: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel by Charlaine Harris Available May 4, 2010 (Order on Amazon) From the publisher: After enduring torture and the loss of loved ones during the brief but deadly Faery War, Sookie Stackhouse is hurt and she’s angry. Just about the only bright spot in her life is the love she thinks she feels for vampire Eric Northman. But he’s under scrutiny by the new Vampire King because of their relationship. And as the political implications of the Shifters coming out are beginning to be felt, Sookie’s connection to the Shreveport pack draws her into the debate. Worst [...]

What to Read Next – Harry Potter Edition

The film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince hit theaters last week and it made me nostalgic for the days of reading the books for the first time. If you are like me and want to read another great series, here is a list of books that might help fill the void left by Harry Potter. Both children and adults can enjoy most of these books. Many have themes similar to Harry Potter, such as a child who doesn’t fit in finding out that he or she is somehow special or different from most kids. Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Artemis Fowl, a twelve-year-old boy genius and criminal mastermind, has uncovered the secret world of fairies and plots to steal their gold. These are not traditional fairies, however, as they are heavily armed and equipped with advanced technology. The Artemis Fowl series is often compared to Harry Potter because the [...]

THE GOLDEN COMPASS (His Dark Materials, Book 1) Review

THE GOLDEN COMPASS (His Dark Materials, Book 1) by Philip Pullman The Golden Compass is the first book in an outstanding trilogy by Philip Pullman. For those of you that saw the movie don’t be fooled into thinking this is a children’s book. The books are actually much darker than the movie. The story takes place in a world much like our own but with just a few differences. For starters, each person’s soul is a living animal called a ‘daemon’ that never strays further than a few meters from their body. A person’s daemon can tell you a lot about their personality. For example, if your daemon is a snake, you’re probably not the type of person I’d want to do trust falls with. The focus of the story is a young girl named Lyra Belacqua. Lyra doesn’t know her parents and has spent her whole life being raised [...]

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New Book Releases May 2010

What to Read Next – Harry Potter Edition

THE GOLDEN COMPASS (His Dark Materials, Book 1) Review

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