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: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD

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.

About Minh: 

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 Book, NPR, and HuffPost.

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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.

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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	For the Love of KidLit	Excerpt
11/5/2019	Bookhounds YA	Excerpt
11/6/2019	She Dreams in Fiction	Review
11/7/2019	Wonder Struck	Review
11/8/2019	Do You Dog-ear?	Review

Week Two:

11/11/2019	Savings in Seconds	Review
11/12/2019	Southern Girl Bookaholic	Review
11/13/2019	Little Red Reads	Review
11/14/2019	Nerdophiles	Review
11/15/2019	Inspired by Savannah	Review

Week Three:

11/18/2019	Here's to Happy Endings	Review
11/19/2019	@fictitious.fox	Review
11/20/2019	A Gingerly Review	Review
11/21/2019	A Dream Within A Dream	Excerpt
11/22/2019	Reading Is My SuperPower	Review

Week Four:

11/25/2019	Life Within The Pages	Review
11/26/2019	DWantsToRead	Review
11/27/2019	BookishRealmReviews	Review
11/28/2019	Two points of interest	Review
11/29/2019	onemused	Review

Week Five:

12/2/2019

Delilah Bluette

Review

Book Spotlight - Estranged by Ethan M. Aldridge + Giveaway

Series: Estranged (Book 1)
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (August 7, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0062653865
ISBN-13: 978-0062653864

Praise for ESTRANGED

“A splendid tale of faery magic and adventurous siblings, all told in gorgeously rendered watercolor panels: this is exactly my kind of thing.” —Ben Hatke, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Zita the Spacegirl trilogy

“It’s got dragons. It’s got drama. It’s got depth. And it’s got me impatiently awaiting Ethan M. Aldridge’s next eye-popping adventure.” —Tim Federle, award-winning author of Better Nate Than Ever and Five, Six, Seven, Nate!

“A compelling story about finding identity in a world where magic dangers lurk just around the corner. I loved Estranged!” —Molly Ostertag, author-illustrator of The Witch Boy

“As richly imagined in the full-color illustrations, the worldbuilding is both accessible and as familiar as those genre stalwarts… this should easily resonate with preteen and teen fans of both Holly Black and Neil Gaiman.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Worthy of inclusion in any fantasy collection.” —School Library Journal

“[F]un, daring, and dark...with themes and art that fall into the realm of Neil Gaiman, Michael Ende, and Jim Henson. Coupled with the beautifully toned watercolor art, the interdependence of and tension between the two protagonists makes this book stand out.” —Publishers Weekly

“The deliciously captivating start to this adventure series will leave readers hungry for more.” —Booklist

Edmund and the Childe were swapped at birth. Now Edmund lives in secret as a changeling in the World Above, with fae powers that make him different from everyone else—even his unwitting parents and older sister, Alexis. The Childe lives among the fae in the World Below, where being human makes him an oddity at the royal palace, and where his only friend is a wax golem named Whick.

But when the cruel sorceress Hawthorne takes the throne, the Childe and Edmund realize that the fate of both worlds may be in their hands—even if they’re not sure which world they belong to.

You can purchase Estranged at the following Retailers:

        

Photo Content from Ethan M. Aldridge 

Ethan M. Aldridge is a bestselling author and illustrator. He is the creator of the fantasy graphic novel ESTRANGED (a Junior Library Guild selection, Indie Bestseller, and YALSA Great Graphic Novel For Teens), and it's follow up THE CHANGELING KING (coming fall 2019).

Ethan was raised in a small town in Utah. Growing up, Ethan’s favorite things to draw were monsters and whatever dinosaur he liked that week. He now does more or less the same thing for a living. Ethan lives in New York City with his husband, Matthew, and their dog, Kitsune.

Ethan has had the pleasure to create work for HarperCollins Publishers, Penguin Random House, and EA Games.

        

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NOVEMBER 27th WEDNESDAY A Dream Within A Dream EXCERPT

NOVEMBER 27th WEDNESDAY Two Points of Interest REVIEW

NOVEMBER 28th THURSDAY Crossroad Reviews REVIEW

NOVEMBER 28th THURSDAY Movies, Shows, & Books EXCERPT

NOVEMBER 29th FRIDAY Life Within The Pages REVIEW & INTERVIEW

NOVEMBER 29th FRIDAY Twirling Book Princess EXCERPT

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Book Spotlight - Knight of the Silver Circle (The Dragonslayer Book 2) by Duncan M. Hamilton + Giveaway

Print Length: 320 pages
Publisher: Tor Books (November 19, 2019)
Publication Date: November 19, 2019
Sold by: Macmillan
Language: English

*AUTHOR OF ONE OF BUZZFEED'S GREATEST FANTASY BOOKS OF 2013*
From the author of the beloved Society of Sword and Wolf of the North trilogies, Duncan M. Hamilton's Knight of the Silver Circle --the sequel adventure-packed fantasy to Dragonslayer in The Dragonslayer trilogy--is perfect for fans of magical beasts and unexpected heroes

Three dragons wreak havoc throughout Mirabay--eating livestock, killing humans, and burning entire villages to ash. It was nearly impossible to kill one, using a legendary sword and the magic of the mysterious Cup; to tackle three, Guillot dal Villerauvais will need help.

The mage Solène fears having to kill again; she leaves Gill to gain greater control over her magic.

The Prince Bishop still wants Gill dead, but more than that, he wants the Cup, and he'll do whatever he has to to get it, even sending his own daughter--a talented thief and assassin--into the dragons' path.

As secrets mount on secrets and betrayals on betrayals, both Guillot and Solène face critical decisions that will settle not only their own fate but that of all Mirabaya.

You can purchase Knight of the Silver Circle at the following Retailers:

        

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Duncan M. Hamilton is the Amazon best selling writer of fantasy novels and short stories, including The Wolf of the North and the Society of the Sword trilogy. He has Master’s Degrees in History and Law, and practised as a barrister before writing full time. Duncan is particularly interested in the Medieval and Renaissance periods, from which he draws inspiration for his stories.

He lives in Ireland, near the sea, and when not writing he enjoys sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, cycling, and skiing.

His debut novel, ‘The Tattered Banner (Society of the Sword Volume 1)’ was featured on Buzzfeed’s 12 Greatest Fantasy Books Of The Year, 2013.

Duncan is a member of The Society of Authors, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). He is represented by DongWon Song of Howard Morhaim Literary.

      

WEEK ONE
NOVEMBER 18th MONDAY JeanBookNerd GUEST POST
NOVEMBER 19th TUESDAY BookHounds INTERVIEW
NOVEMBER 20th WEDNESDAY Movies, Shows, & Books EXCERPT
NOVEMBER 21st THURSDAY Gwendalyn's Books REVIEW
NOVEMBER 21st THURSDAY TTC Books and More EXCERPT
NOVEMBER 22nd FRIDAY Crossroad Reviews REVIEW

WEEK TWO
NOVEMBER 25th MONDAY Insane About Books REVIEW
NOVEMBER 26th TUESDAY Two Points of Interest REVIEW
NOVEMBER 27th WEDNESDAY J.R.'s Book Reviews REVIEW
NOVEMBER 27th WEDNESDAY Port Jericho REVIEW & INTERVIEW
NOVEMBER 28th THURSDAY Nay's Pink Bookshelf REVIEW
NOVEMBER 29th FRIDAY Clarissa Reads it All REVIEW & EXCERPT

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Book Review - The Piper's Pursuit (Hagenheim #10) by Melanie Dickerson + Giveaway

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The town of Hamlin is plagued and overrun by rats. A giant beast is roaming the city walls. And over several dozen children have gone missing presumably eaten by the beast. Katerina is determined to help her people. However, her evil stepfather seems to have plans of his own.

Steffan is the rowdy son of the Duke, who is hellbent on proving himself to his family. Steffan arrives in Hamlin desperate and broke for glory and reward. When he crosses path with Katerina, they both find they might be unlikely allies.  

I found the novel to be an interesting read. I liked both main characters but, I was annoyed by how Kat kept treating Steffan even though he kept showing her how much he liked her. I thought the novel moved at a good pace without tons of filler.

**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. This post may contain affiliate links which means I earn advertising and/or referral fees if you purchase an item through my link. Please note, there will be no extra charges to you. Thank you for your support.**

 

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Piper’s Pursuit

by Melanie Dickerson

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Release date: December 3, 2019

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retelling

Synopsis:

A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.

In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village’s children, and her evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.

When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke’s son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she’s been looking for—even though the sweet music he plays on his pipe seems the only gentle thing about him. But there’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds drawn to him despite her misgivings.

Can Katerina and Steffan stop the enemy from stealing every child of Hamlin? Or will their interference create a worse fate for them all? Melanie Dickerson delivers another exciting fairy tale journey of intrigue and romance in this reimagining of the classic Pied Piper story.

BOOK LINKS

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44441981-the-piper-s-pursuit

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QH8q15

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1130949135

TOUR SCHEDULE

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Melanie Dickerson is the New York Times bestselling author who combines her love for history, adventure, and romance. Her books have won a Christy Award, two Maggie Awards, The National Reader’s Choice Award, the Christian Retailing’s Best Award, the Book Buyer’s Best Award, the Golden Quill, and the Carol Award. She earned her bachelor’s degree in special education from The University of Alabama and has taught children and adults in the U.S., Germany, and Ukraine. Now she spends her time writing stories of love and adventure near Huntsville, Alabama.

Website: http://melaniedickerson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelanieDickersonBooks/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/melanieauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniedickerson123/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dickerson3046/

GIVEAWAY

Prize: 1 finished copy of The Piper’s Pursuit by Melanie Dickerson (USA)

Starts: 11/18/19

Ends:  11/28/19

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Book Review - Who Named Their Pony Macaroni? by Marilyn Singer + Giveaway

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The White House has been home to a menagerie of animals. Some of the animals are well-known pets, while other pets were a bit "different".  The book employed mixed-media illustrations as a companion to the humor infused poems. However, I can't say I was a complete fan of all of the poems. Mostly because I don't really "understand" poems and I didn't know some of the facts in the poems. Thankfully, the author did include a blurb for each president but, I probably should have read it before reading the poems.

**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. This post may contain affiliate links which means I earn advertising and/or referral fees if you purchase an item through my link. Please note, there will be no extra charges to you. Thank you for your support.**

 

About the Book:

Title: WHO NAMED THEIR PONY MACARONI?

Author: Marilyn Singer, Ryan McAmis (Illustrations)

Pub. Date: October 1, 2019

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 48

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD

A family of mice. A runaway goat.

A mischievous snake.

A shocking parrot.

A pardoned turkey.

A pampered raccoon.

A ghostbusting dog.

A celebrity cow.

The White House housed more than presidents and First Families--who could forget the furry, scaly, feathered friends who impressed the press, guarded their charges, and kept them company through all the ups and downs of their respective terms?

Marilyn Singer's compelling poems will delight readers with stories of the creatures who sat beside our country's leaders, as she draws intriguing connections between the animals and the administrations they accompanied. Mixed-media illustrations by Ryan McAmis lend humor and vivacity, and detailed back matter explores each president's pet history in more depth.

About Marilyn:

Marilyn Singer was born in the Bronx (New York City) on October 3, 1948 and lived most of her early life in N. Massapequa (Long Island), NY. She attended Queens College, City University of New York, and for her junior year, Reading University, England. She holds a B.A. in English from Queens and an M.A. in Communications from New York University.

In 1974, after teaching English in New York City high schools for several years, she began to write - initially film notes, catalogues, teacher's guides and film strips. Then, one day, when she was sitting in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, she penned a story featuring talking insect characters she'd made up when she was eight. Encouraged by the responses she got, she wrote more stories and in 1976 her first book, The Dog Who Insisted He Wasn't, was published by E.P.Dutton & Co.

Since then, Marilyn has published over seventy books for children and young adults. Her genres are many and varied, including realistic novels, fantasies, non-fiction, fairy tales, picture books, mysteries and poetry. She likes writing many different kinds of books because it's challenging and it keeps her from getting bored. She has won several Children's Choice and Parents' Choice Awards, as well as the following: the Creature Carnival, Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor Book, 2005; I Believe in Water: Twelve Brushes with Religion, New York Public Library's "Best Books for the Teen Age," 2001; Stay True: Short Stories for Strong Girls, Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, 2000 (YALSA); On the Same Day in March, Booklist's Top Ten Science Books of 2000; NCSS-CBC Notable Book, 2000; Deal with a Ghost, finalist, YA category, Edgar Award, 1998; It Can't Hurt Forever, Maud Hart Lovelace Award, 1983; The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth, ALA Best Book for Young Adults, 1983; Turtle in July, NCTE Notable, N.Y.Times Best Illustrated and Time Magazine Best Children's Books of 1989; Turtle in July was also a Reading Rainbow review book.

Marilyn currently lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband Steve; their standard poodle Oggi, a cousin of their beloved and recently departed poodle Easy, seen in the home page photo; a cat named August ; two collared doves named Jubilee and Holiday; and a starling named Darling. Her interests include dog training, reading, hiking, bird-watching, gardening, meditation, playing computer adventure games and going to the movies and the theatre. She's also a major Star Trek fan.

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Giveaway Details:

3 winners will win a finished copy of WHO NAMED THEIR PONY MACARONI?, US Only.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

11/11/2019	BookHounds YA	Excerpt
11/12/2019	She Just Loves Books	Excerpt
11/13/2019	@fictitious.fox	Review
11/14/2019	Southern Girl Bookaholic	Review
11/15/2019	For the Love of KidLit	Excerpt

Week Two:

11/18/2019	Wonder Struck	Review
11/19/2019	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt
11/20/2019	Savings in Seconds	Review
11/21/2019	Nerdophiles	Review
11/22/2019	Two points of interest	Review