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I have been working at Mockingbird Books since August 2008, after the closing of All For Kids Books & Music, owned by Chauni Haslet, and managed by Rene Kirkpatrick. I truly enjoyed my 10 years working with these two fine individuals, and miss you both.
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I have just returned from New York city from BEA- national booksellers and publishers yearly convention. It was wonderful and a lot of fun, and now I have a lot reading to do with new advances. Top on my list was Scott Westerfeld's third book Goliath of the Leviathan series which will be out in September 2011.Its the best of the three books, and this series will delight any streampunk reader ages 12 and older (boys and girls equally). Westerfeld is powerful writer and should not be missed from your summer's reading list!
In the last 2-3 months I have reread or/and have loved the newest books by the following authors in alphabetic order:Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson; Agent Q or Smell of Danger by M T Anderson; Payback Time by Carl Deuker; For the Win by Cory Doctorow; Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly; Island of the Blessed by Nancy Farmer; Ester Friesner 's Sphinx Queen; Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl; Midnight Zoo by Sonya Hartnett; Dirt Road Home by Watt Key;Treasure Map of Boys by E. Lockhart; Kraken by China Mieville; Exposure by Mal Peet; Boneshaker by Cherie Priest; Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff; Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian; Young Fredle by Cynthia Voigt; Behemoth by Scott Westerfeld; FireHouse Horse by Diane Lee Wilson;This Full House by Virginia Euwer Wolff; Dear One by Jacqueline Woodson; I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak. These authors are usually recommended for young adults or readers older than thirteen years old!!
In 2006, I read Kirsten Miller's first book, Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City. Her writing style was so fresh,and rewardingly joyful to read especially for children ages 10 - 14. The girls love this series: most fifth and sixth grader readers will want to read the third book as soon as it is published! We are still selling this series in large numbers!
I have read both KiKi Strike books and have been highly anticipating the third book in this series. Where is it, Bloomsbury? Meanwhile, I have finished her new book titled, The Eternal Ones which was released in August 2010 by Penguin (Razorbill imprint).I am hopelessly wishing everyone could read this wondrous young adult book now! Tell your school and teachers about this new Young Adult book for teenagers (13 plus). For the past three days, this novel has not left my head or my imagination: its all I have been thinking about!
I will be checking my email inbox only every three days, this means it may take me three to four days to respond to your email. If you need to reach me, immediately, please call Mockingbird Books, 206-518-5886.
email is Sue @ suenevinsbookseller.com
Mockingbird Books provides storytime at 11 am and teachers discounts, frequent buyer discounts, special order abilities, bookfairs, and wonderful advice for your child's next reading discovery and book.
As I have already mentioned a few times, I love a book challenge. I can find the perfect book for the most demanding relative or friend. My only request of you,the challenger is: please ask the following three questions of this demanding relative or friend.
First, what is your all time favorite movie?
Second, what is the passion in your life? (If for a child - what does the child love to do?)
Third, and finally, what truly upsets you? (again if for a child - what does your child hate?)
With these three answers, and after a little research, I will discover the book which they will love to read. A child will ask for another book, when they have finished my recommended book of choice.
What I am reading now
Sometimes, I read for the more mature tastes and my selections are not for children under 18. Be forewarned. I give most books my 50 page test, before I stop reading them.
Michael Connelly is one of my all time favorite authors, and I always await his next book with high expectations, and he never fails to deliver a well written and pleasurable read. "Reversal,"another Harry Bosch will be out in August 2011 in paperback.
My favorite fantasy and Science Fiction authors are Charles De Lint and Connie Willis. The new fantasy authors to make my top ten list are Paolo Bacigalupi and Cory Doctorow, and Catherine Fisher.
Also I have just finished the last Inspector Rebus book by Ian Rankin book, EXIT MUSIC: he is my favorite Scottish writer to date. This series travels thorough the life of Inspector John Rebus from the 1980's to current day. With Rankin's books you will travel thorough the growth of Scotland as a separate identity from England and its rebirth in terms of economics with an independent government.