Book Launch Party: Secrets of the Sands by Leona Wisoker
This Saturday, April 3rd, we’ll be the book seller for Leona Wisoker‘s brand spankin’ new debut, the fantasy Secrets of the Sands. From a purely selfish standpoint, this event is significant for us because it’s the first launch—or author signing—we’ve had the great good fortune to do since we closed the brick & mortar store [...]
April 1, 2010
Tags: fantasy Posted in: Tales of a Bookseller 
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Book Review: The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade
The Hunchback Assignments Arthur Slade Narrated by Jayne Entwistle Listening Library, 2009 ISBN 0739380206 Unabridged Audio Book Modo is an abandoned child in Victorian London, a child with such a fearsome appearance that no one could possibly care for him. Mr. Socrates, though, a mysterious gentleman of means, takes Modo in and raises him in [...]
March 6, 2010
Tags: action adventure, audio, espionage, fantasy, Listening Library, mystery, Random House, steampunk, young adult Posted in: Full Reviews, My Reviews No Comments
Book Review: Terratorva by Laura Rotter
Terratorva Laura Rotter AuthorHouse, September 2009 ISBN 9781449030926 Trade Paperback Three 12-year-old children, confined indoors because it’s a rainy day, discover that Dan’s cat, Wix, can talk. Wix is a Rimor, sent from a world called Terratorva to explore other worlds in search of help. Terratorva is suffering from attacks of an evil race of [...]
January 25, 2010
Tags: AuthorHouse, children's, fantasy Posted in: Full Reviews, My Reviews No Comments
2009 Top 40 at Creatures ‘n Crooks
This time, the Top 40 is a bit weird since we closed the shop at the end of September and sales then dropped off dramatically. Here it is, though, in all its glory— 1.   The Merlot Murders—Ellen Crosby 2.   Pride and Prejudice and Zombies—Seth Grahame-Smith 3.   Lament—Maggie Stiefvater 4.   The Clockwork Teddy—John J. Lamb 5.   [...]
January 9, 2010
Tags: adult, children's, fantasy, graphic novel, horror, mystery, science fiction, young adult Posted in: Tales of a Bookseller 2 Comments
Book Review: Wind Follower by Carole McDonell
Wind Follower Carole McDonell Juno Books, 2007 ISBN 0809557797 Trade Paperback “Wind Follower” is a breath of fresh air in the romantic fantasy genre. Â While a freshman effort for the author, Carole McDonnell has a deft grip of social concepts and worldbuilding and a gift for lyrical prose. Â McDonnell’s world is based on a multiracial [...]
December 6, 2009
Tags: fantasy, Juno Books, multiracial, romance Posted in: Full Reviews No Comments
Book Review: Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah and James Howe
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery Deborah and James Howe Aladdin Paperbacks, October 2006 ISBN 1416928170 Digest Paperback Harold the dog and Chester the cat are comfortable in their home with Mr. and Mrs. Monroe and their two sons, Toby and Pete (all fake names for their protection). Harold and Chester are far more erudite than [...]
November 22, 2009
Tags: Aladdin, fantasy, humor, kids, vampire Posted in: Full Reviews, My Reviews 2 Comments
Book Review: Soulless by Gail Carriger
Soulless Gail Carriger Orbit, October 2009 ISBN 9780316056632 Mass Market Paperback British Victorian society has never been seen quite like this before. Â Along with the usual obsessions with wealth, status and collecting clutter, one must also deal with the coexistence of the supernatural. Â Werewolves and vampires, in particular, have been an open part [...]
November 19, 2009
Tags: fantasy, humor, mystery, Orbit, steampunk Posted in: Full Reviews, My Reviews No Comments
Upcoming Fantasy, Science Fiction, & Horror Hardcovers
Below is the list of some of the upcoming science fiction, fantasy & horror hardcover titles as well as a few that have been recently released.  This list will be added to as more titles and dates are announced. If you would like to order anything from us, please send an e-mail to cncbooks3@gmail.com or [...]
November 10, 2009
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Upcoming Paperbacks
Below is the list of some of the upcoming mystery, science fiction, fantasy & horror paperback titles as well as a few that have been recently released.  This list will be added to as more titles and dates are announced. If you would like to order anything from us, please send an e-mail to [...]
November 10, 2009
Tags: fantasy, horror, mystery, paperback, science fiction Posted in: Upcoming List One Comment
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