Friday, November 29, 2019

Book Spotlight - The Light at the Bottom of the World by London Shah + Giveaway



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Title: THE LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD (The Light at the Bottom of the World #1)
Author: London Shah
Pub. Date: October 29, 2019
Publisher: Freeform
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 320
Find it: GoodreadsAmazonKindleAudible, B&NiBooksKoboTBD

Hope had abandoned them to the wrath of all the waters.

At the end of the twenty-first century, the world has changed dramatically, but life continues one thousand feet below the ocean's surface. In Great Britain, sea creatures swim among the ruins of Big Ben and the Tower of London, and citizens waver between fear and hope; fear of what lurks in the abyss, and hope that humanity will soon discover a way to reclaim the Earth.

Meanwhile, sixteen-year-old Leyla McQueen has her own problems to deal with. Her father's been arrested, accused of taking advantage of victims of the Seasickness-a debilitating malaise that consumes people,often claiming their lives. But Leyla knows he's innocent, and all she's interested in is getting him back so that their lives can return to normal.

When she's picked to race in the action-packed London Submersible Marathon, Leyla gets the chance to secure his freedom; the Prime Minister promises the champion whatever their heart desires. The race takes an unexpected turn, though, and presents her with an opportunity she never wanted: Leyla must venture outside of London for the first time in her life, to find and rescue her father herself.

Now, she'll have to brave the unfathomable waters and defy a corrupt government determined to keep its secrets, all the while dealing with a secretive, hotheaded companion she never asked for in the first place. If she fails, or falls prey to her own fears, she risks capture–and her father might be lost forever.

“A work of fathomless imagination.”
——Samantha Shannon, New York Times best-selling author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree

“Riveting and exciting, The Light at the Bottom of the World is a heart-racing adventure that reveals compelling and necessary truths about several critical issues of our times, while delivering all the thrills and twists of an epic quest. A stand-out, must-read book that engulfed me in its enthralling world and characters. Leyla McQueen is queen of the (under)seas!”
——S. K. Ali, author of 2018 Morris finalist Saints and Misfits and Love from A to Z

"The Light at the Bottom of the World is a wonderfully refreshing epic adventure, with dynamite worldbuilding and a crafty heroine. Leyla's determination and talent will keep you hooked in her story, and you will be begging for Shah's next book before you've even finished this one."
——Rachel Strolle: Teen Librarian, Glenside Public Library District

"Shah's debut is a fast-paced masterpiece from start to finish. Readers will fall in love with passionate, persistent Leyla as well as her secretive, swoon-worthy companion, Ari. While the tropes of dystopian fiction—corrupt government, fear of the unknown—will be easily recognizable by fans of the genre, Shah has skillfully shaped a gorgeous world unlike any those fans have seen before. But be forewarned: the book ends on a jaw-dropping cliff-hanger. Highly recommended."
——School Library Journal



About London: 
London Shah is a British-born Muslim of Pashtun ethnicity. She has lived in Britain's capital for most of her life, via England's beautiful North. When she's not busy re-imagining the past, plotting an alternate present or dreaming up a surreal future, she's most likely drinking copious amounts of tea, eating all the sweets and cakes, strolling through Richmond Park or along the Thames, getting lost on an evening in the city's older, darker alleyways—preferably just after it's rained—listening to punk rock, or losing herself in a fab SFF book or film. If she could have only one super power, it would be to breathe underwater of course!
​Her debut novel, THE LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD, a YA sci-fi, is out now. You can read more about it here.
You can find her on TwitterInstagram, and/or get in touch with her here.


Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD, US Only.


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Tour Schedule:
Week One:
11/4/2019
Excerpt
11/5/2019
Excerpt
11/6/2019
Review
11/7/2019
Review
11/8/2019
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Week Two:
11/11/2019
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11/12/2019
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11/13/2019
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11/14/2019
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11/15/2019
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Week Three:
11/18/2019
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11/19/2019
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11/20/2019
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11/21/2019
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11/22/2019
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Week Four:
11/25/2019
Excerpt
11/26/2019
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11/27/2019
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11/28/2019
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11/29/2019
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Week Five:
12/2/2019
Review

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Book Spotlight - The Perfect Seat by Minh Lê and Gus Gordon + Giveaway


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Title: THE PERFECT SEAT
Author: Minh Lê & Gus Gordon (Illustrator)
Pub. Date: November 12, 2019
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 32
Find it: GoodreadsAmazonKindle, B&NiBooksKoboTBD

This child and their parent are almost ready for story time--but first, they must find the perfect seat! This cozy picture book by Drawn Together author Minh Lê takes readers through various opposites ("Too rough! Too slippery!") as his characters search for just the right spot. Adorable art by acclaimed illustrator Gus Gordon invites adults and children to giggle all the way through to the heartwarming ending, when the answer falls right into their laps.
I am the author of Drawn Together (winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature) illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, Let Me Finish! (named an NPR Best Book of 2016) illustrated by Isabel Roxas, and The Perfect Seat illustrated by Gus Gordon (all published by Disney-Hyperion). I am also writing Green Lantern: Legacy, a graphic novel (illustrated by Andie Tong) for the new DC Comics middle grade imprint, DC Zoom. In addition to writing books, I have written for a variety of publications, including the New York Times, The Horn BookNPR, and HuffPost.





About Gus: 
Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author. He has illustrated and written over 80 books for children.

His illustrations are known for their loose and energetic line work, mixed media and humour. His writing is always anthropomorphic – where animals take the place of humans in the narrative. He attributes this to his love of Kenneth Grahame's Wind in The Willows. His picture book 'Herman and Rosie' (Penguin), a musical love story set in New York, was sold at auction in New York to US publisher Neal Porter Books (Macmillan) and has since been sold into twelve countries. It has been adapted for the stage by several theatre companies, was chosen as the ‘Read for Australia’ book and won the 2013 CBCA 'Honour Award' for best picture book. It has also been shortlisted for the German Youth Literature Award, the Sakura Medal in Japan, the Kirico book awards in Spain, the Les Incorruptibles prize in France and the Premio Anderson Children's Book awards in Italy.

In 2016 Gus was nominated for the prestigious 2017 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA). It is the world's largest award for children's and young adult literature.

Gus’s latest picture book 'Somewhere Else' was recently published by Penguin Australia and is soon be released in the US with Neal Porter Books.

Gus is represented by Charlie Olsen of Inkwell Management.

He lives with his wife and three kids on the Northern beaches of Sydney.


Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE PERFECT SEAT, US Only.

 
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Tour Schedule:
Week One:
11/4/2019
Excerpt
11/5/2019
Excerpt
11/6/2019
Review
11/7/2019
Review
11/8/2019
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Week Two:
11/11/2019
Review
11/12/2019
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11/13/2019
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11/14/2019
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11/15/2019
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Week Three:
11/18/2019
Review
11/19/2019
Review
11/20/2019
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11/21/2019
Excerpt
11/22/2019
Review

Week Four:
11/25/2019
Review
11/26/2019
Review
11/27/2019
Review
11/28/2019
Review
11/29/2019
Review

Week Five:
12/2/2019
Review