New books to read this week include a suspenseful tale of sisterhood from Kelly Romo and humorous stories from the American South from George Singleton.
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It's throw back Tuesday this week with an ode to Calvin and Hobbes in Martine Leavitt's Calvin. Also on the list of good books for young adults is James Dasher's new release The Game of Lives.
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Any new book from Terry Goodkind is guaranteed to be among the best new fantasy books. Don't miss Warheart, and these other great new books to read!
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Survival, longevity, and talent feature prominently in this week's new books to read for biography and memoir readers.
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Need a break from explosions and high octane suspense but still want some coy mystery? Hang out with amateur sleuths Juliet Langley in Death Before Decaf and Vera Gold in A Pain in the Tuchis. Want fast paced new books to read? Grab the new David Baldacci book, The Guilty.
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Teenagers can be notoriously difficult to buy for. When I was a teenager, I'm pretty sure the only thing I wanted was a new laptop. Not exactly a $15 stocking stuffer. The good news is that gifts for teens are easy when you know a teenager who loves to read. Books are great gift ideas and, per usual, we've done the hunting for you. Below are some of the best new books in 2015 that are great gifts for teens (or for book lovers who are young at heart).
E. Katherine Kottaras
How to Be Brave has gotten a lot of positive press in Fall 2015. It deals with problems familiar to a lot of teenagers: body image issues, fear of failure, and feeling like an outcast. This is a great gift for a wallflower or teenager who is unsure of herself (spoiler: that's every teenager).
Charlotte Huang
This book is tons of fun. It stars a girl who has always wondered what it would be like to be a rockstar - and suddenly gets her wish. She's learning that fame isn't all it's cracked up to be. If you know a teenager who loves music, this is a great gift.
Jenn Bennett
This one is for the artsy types. The Anatomical Shape of a Heart is a love story between Jack, one of the most notorious graffiti artists in San Francisco, and Beatrix, a student who is determined to follow in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci.
J.C. Carleson
Placebo Junkies is a darker read than the other books on this list. It deals with heavier issues and has plenty of social commentary. Follow the story of Audie and her friends, who are professional lab rats and test drugs for pharmaceutical companies in exchange for money.
Rainbow Rowell
Rainbow Rowell is famous for her teenage love stories (with plenty of literary clout) and she doesn't disappoint with Carry On. This book has mystery, monsters, and Rowell's signature dialogue. Also kissing. Don't forget the kissing.
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EVOLUTION is the third book in my YA sci-fi series, so it picks up right where REBELLION left off. An alien race has sent warships to the planet Kiel seeking total annihilation of its inhabitants, in revenge for an age-old quarrel with the Kielan government. Clementine and her crew of rebel friends must forge unexpected alliances and uncover the truth behind all the secrets they’ve been told in order to have a chance at surviving.
What's the best advice you've ever received?
When it comes to writing, “follow your gut” is the best advice I’ve been given. If a scene doesn’t sit quite right with me, usually something about it needs to change. I think the advice rings true in real life, too.
What books do you find yourself returning to again and again?
The Harry Potter series, of course. I’m also quite fond of His Dark Materials and Mary Shelley’s Merlin series, which begins with The Crystal Cave.
Say you're the host of a talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?
It’s so hard to pick just one person! But I would love to interview J.K. Rowling and ask her how much the plot of the Harry Potter series shifted from her original idea over the course of the years she spent writing.
What makes your world go round? Why does it bring you joy?
People who make me laugh and books that make me feel exceptional things.
Who are your literary heroes?
Samwise Gamgee, Hermione Granger, and Lucy Pevensie, to name a few.
What's your favorite quote or scene from EVOLUTION?
“‘I love you,’ I say. No matter what happens, no one can take that from me.”
Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?
Ad astra per aspera, which is Latin for “To the stars through difficulty.” It always gives me hope.
Stephanie Diaz is the author of the new book Evolution.
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Fantasy books for teens have always been popular, but the genre has seen a particular surge in the past decade. 2015 is no exception, and this year has brought us plenty of excellent fantasy books for teens. If you know a teenage biliophile who loves fantasy books, we're here to help you with your holiday gifting. All of the below books are new in Fall 2015 and make wonderful gifts for book lovers (and are particularly great gifts for teens)!
Marissa Meyer
Winter is THE buzzy book in YA fantasy in Fall 2015. If you know a teenage biliophile who reads fantasy, this is almost certainly on her wish list. Tip: make sure she doesn't already own it, as Winter is a wild bestseller already!
Pam Brondos
Gateway to Fourline is a brand new series from Pam Brondos. This book explored intertwined worlds. Magic and adventure collide with the ennui of everyday in this beautiful (and fun!) new story.
Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
Illuminae is really YA SciFi, but it deserves a spot on this list because it's just so darn good. If your favorite teenage bibliophile loves dystopian novels (think The Hunger Games), this new release is the perfect gift.
Note: we highly recommend the hardcover version. It's really cool.
Michael Cunningham
A Wild Swan is a book of fairy tales adapted for modern times. It's a fascinating and captivating collection that makes the perfect gift for book lovers who fell in love with stories at a young age. If your favorite bibliophile watches Once Upon a Time, A Wild Swan is the book to buy!
Kate Jarvik Birch
Tarnished is a book about escaping terrible circumstances and oppresive captors. While it isn't a light read by any means, Tarnished is engaging and keeps readers turning the pages. If your favorite teenager loves reading fast-paced adventure, Tarnished is a great choice to gift.
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People who adore the written word typically find a lot to love in literary fiction. Beautiful prose, captivating storylines, and compelling characters are music to the ears of book lovers. If you know someone whose best friends are fictional and who always has her nose in a book, this is the set of recommendations for you. All of these brand new books are handpicked by the book insiders at NewInBooks and make fantastic gifts for book lovers.
Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom, acclaimed author of Tuesdays with Morrie, is back with this new release about the magic of music, narrated by Music himself. This incredible tale is bound to be a classic, and is the perfect gift for a book lover (and a music lover).
Buy it for: the person who loved Tuesdays with Morrie.
David Mitchell
Slade House is the story of a haunted house - once you're in, you cannot leave. This is an eerie tale, to be sure, but is also a masterfully-told literary story.
Buy it for: the book lover who loves American Horror Story.
Jane Smiley
Jane Smiley, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, is back with another installment in her Hundred Years trilogy. The year is 1987 in Golden Age, and Smiley walks us through a tale of political, economic, and social challenges.
Buy it for: the modern history fan.
Kate Morton
The Lake House is a chilling tale of secrets, unsolved mysteries, and destinies that weave together. This novel skyrocketed to the top of the bestseller charts in 2015. If your favorite book lover hasn't read The Lake House yet, this is a very safe gift!
Buy it for: the book lover who devours suspenseful literary fiction.
Hannah Rothschild
This book is pure fun. The Improbability of Love is a character-driven debut novel set in the art world of modern Europe. It's unique, witty, and positively irreverent. This one is on my personal reading list!
Buy it for: the fan of wicked humor.
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Ahhh, love stories. We can thank contemporary romance novels for bringing stars to our eyes and butterflies to our insides. If you know a book lover who is in love with all things love, you're in the right place. We put together a set of recommendations for gifts for book lovers that encompasses the best contemporary romance novels released in the past few months.
Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover's new release features a love story between an author named Ben and his muse. This story challenges Ben to wonder - can a love story be a love story if heartbreak is how it ends?
Buy it for: the fan of teary-eyed love stories.
Katherine Reay
The Brontë Plot is a modern tribute to the Brontë sisters in contemporary romance form, It's intriguing, unpredictable, and thoroughly enjoyable.
Buy it for: the classics lover.
M.J. Pullen
This debut novel deals with a common theme: a marriage pact made between two friends, ages ago. Follow Marci's charming tale of love, friendship, and delight.
Buy it for: the one who loves happily-ever-afters.
Emily March
Heartsong Cottage deals with broken hearts. Daniel and Shannon both lost their loved ones tragically, and neither one is looking for romance. Unfortunately for their intentions, that's just what they find - right outside their cottage doors.
Buy it for: the person who is charmed by small towns.
Beth Kendrick
Beth Kendrick's new book is full of charming love and wicked humor. Put a Ring on It will make you swoon and giggle - in equal measure.
Buy it for: the class clown.
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