Now that I'm working full-time as a young adult librarian I haven't been posting nearly as much, but I wanted to at least do my end of the year lists! 1) Ms. Marvel: Generation Why by G. Willow Wilson I love this comic series overall, but this one so clearly nails a lot of the things I've heard from teens recently. Their annoyance at older generations misjudging and underestimating them, their ability to come together despite differences, and their genuine desire to make their worlds a better place. Kamala Khan is just a fabulous protagonist overall, relatably trying to juggle her friends, family, faith, education, and, oh yeah, newfound superpowers. Plus, the cameos. The cameos. So many familiar faces from the Marvel universe have appeared, which is especially fun because Kamala is such an unabashed fangirl. I really can't praise this series highly enough- just go check it out for yourself. 2) Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson Sensing a theme? 2015 was a huge year for ...
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
The Spell of Summer by Dianna Hardy
Summary from Goodreads
Romantic fiction with a touch of magic.
Hurtling into your life June, 2014
Meredith is leading a straight-laced life in London with her straight-laced fiancé, determined to forget her reckless, wild-child past. They're about to get married.
Jamie is an old, poetic soul with a broken heart returning home to Cornwall to get his life back in order.
What binds them?
One chance meeting thirteen summers ago; one innocent spell spoken after one perfect night...
And now history is unravelling; the past and present, merging...
Words can change everything, but can it change your destiny?
And in the messy world of magic, what part does love play?
It's summer all over again, but the spell has only just begun.
Hurtling into your life June, 2014
Meredith is leading a straight-laced life in London with her straight-laced fiancé, determined to forget her reckless, wild-child past. They're about to get married.
Jamie is an old, poetic soul with a broken heart returning home to Cornwall to get his life back in order.
What binds them?
One chance meeting thirteen summers ago; one innocent spell spoken after one perfect night...
And now history is unravelling; the past and present, merging...
Words can change everything, but can it change your destiny?
And in the messy world of magic, what part does love play?
It's summer all over again, but the spell has only just begun.
Paperback, First
Expected publication: June 17th 2014 by Satin Smoke Press
Why this book?
It sounds like a light summer read perfect for kicking back with in those summer months. Knowing Dianna, it will be sexy and very moreish. With magical hints...sounds interesting! Really looking forward to this!
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