New Release Spotlight: The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux

Today I'm excited to share with you all a new release spotlight for The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux! This is a dazzling, dark, and exciting story that follows two girls as they get swept away into the world of one of their favorite books–and learn that things aren't quite what they expected. Below you will find some information about the book as well a few excerpts of early praise!

ABOUT THE BOOK OF LIVING SECRETS:
Author:  Madeleine Roux - Website
Pub. Date: March 1st
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Pages: 400
Find it: Amazon | Bookshop.org  

SYNOPSIS:

“Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood, this genre-bending page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux follows two girls who transport themselves into the world of their favorite book only to encounter the sinister alternate reality that awaits them. 

No matter how different best friends Adelle and Connie are, one thing they’ve always had in common is their love of a little-known gothic romance novel called Moira. So when the girls are tempted by a mysterious stranger to enter the world of the book, they hardly suspect it will work. But suddenly they are in the world of Moira, living among characters they’ve obsessed about for years. 

Except…all is not how they remembered it. The world has been turned upside down: The lavish balls and star-crossed love affairs are now interlaced with unspeakable horrors. The girls realize that something dark is lurking behind their foray into fiction—and they will have to rewrite their own arcs if they hope to escape this nightmare with their lives."

Early Praise:

"Expert worldbuilding and fully ­realized, likable characters make this a refreshingly different adventure. A gentle touch of romance adds to the drama. Fans of The Hazel Wood, Inkheart, and other books about books will find much to love here." -School Library Journal 

"Exquisitely rendered and splendidly bizarre. Imaginative and enthralling." -Kirkus Reviews

Book Spotlight: Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson

Today I am thrilled to be a part of the blogger blitz for Margaret Rogerson's upcoming fantasy release, Vespertine! I have really enjoyed Rogerson's previous releases, An Enchantment of Ravens and Sorcery of Thorns, and if you also enjoyed those, you are going to want to check out this new release as well. Find the cover, synopsis, general info about the book, and a list of Margaret Rogerson's upcoming events below! Vespertine will be published Tuesday, October 5th!

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Title: VESPERTINE 
Author:  Margaret Rogerson
Pub. Date: October 5th, 2021
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Pages: 400
Find it: B&N | IndieBound | Amazon 

SYNOPSIS:

“From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead. 

The dead of Loraille do not rest. 

Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as spirits with a ravenous hunger for the living. She would rather deal with the dead than the living, who trade whispers about her scarred hands and troubled past. 

When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia defends it by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a saint’s relic. It is a revenant, a malevolent being that threatens to possess her the moment she drops her guard. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her—but death has come to Loraille, and only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a high relic, has any chance of stopping it. With all knowledge of vespertines lost to time, Artemisia turns to the last remaining expert for help: the revenant itself. 

As she unravels a sinister mystery of saints, secrets, and dark magic, her bond with the revenant grows. And when a hidden evil begins to surface, she discovers that facing this enemy might require her to betray everything she has been taught to believe—if the revenant doesn’t betray her first."

 

Events: 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

MARGARET ROGERSON is the author of the New York Times bestsellers An Enchantment of Ravens and Sorcery of Thorns. She has a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology from Miami University. When not reading or writing she enjoys sketching, gaming, making pudding, and watching more documentaries than is socially acceptable (according to some). She lives near Cincinnati, Ohio, beside a garden full of hummingbirds and roses. Visit her at MargaretRogerson.com.

LINKS: Website | Twitter | Instagram

Children's Book Spotlight: Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon

by Julian Lennon 

(recording artist, environmental activist, and Grammy Award nominee)

Sky Pony Press hardcover, also available as an ebook

On Sale: April 11, 2017 | ISBN: 978-1-5107-2083-1

Price: $17.99 | 40 pages | Ages 3–6

About the Touch the Earth (from the publisher):


From internationally known singer, songwriter, and environmental activist Julian Lennon—along with New York Times bestselling author Bart Davis and beloved Croatian illustrator Smiljana Coh—comes TOUCH THE EARTH, an inspiring and lyrical story about how children can change the word and make it a better place.

In this debut picture book, readers will jump aboard the White Feather Flier, a magical plane that can go wherever you want, just point it up in the air, or down into the water. The White Feather Flier’s mission is to take children to places all over the world, engage them in helping to save the environment, and teach them how to keep it clean for future generations.

A passion project that comes from the heart, this stunningly illustrated book is inspired by the white feather he was given by his father when he was young. TOUCH THE EARTH is the first in a planned trilogy of similarly-themed picture books, and each will be released one year apart on Earth Day. A thrilling interactive experience à la Press Here, readers will participate in the action by pushing buttons within the book to help “fly the plane.”

Lennon has written an original poem to accompany the release of this legacy book, and all proceeds will be donated to the White Feather Foundation.

Blurbs about Touch the Earth:

“When a book takes you on an adventure, it’s a good thing and allows you to think about something in a new way. When a book also reminds us how to treat what we have, it’s even better because it’s a win win. That’s exactly what Julian has done with his book. . . . He’s given us a win win.” —Whoopi Goldberg

“I’ve always admired Julian Lennon’s singing, because for all he has seen of the world, his melodies contain such childlike wonder . . . his words, too. Buy this book, and his words turn into actions.” —Bono

My thoughts:

When I was contacted by Sky Pony Press about Touch the Earth, I was excited to have the opportunity to check out such a unique and beautiful book. This is a truly adventurous, one-of-a-kind reading experience that I highly recommend to anyone with young children in their lives. Touch the Earth is a wonderfully interactive way to teach kids about the importance of the earth and protecting the environment. The book itself becomes a plane of sorts that urges kids to press the 'buttons' and direct the plane in various directions. It's a ton of fun--definitely check this one out. :)

About the Authors and Illustrator:

Julian Lennon (author) is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, photographer, documentarian, and philanthropist. Born in Liverpool, England, Lennon is an observer of life in all its forms developing his personal expression through his artistic endeavors. In 2007, Lennon founded the global environmental and humanitarian organization The White Feather Foundation whose key initiatives are education, health, conservation, and the protection of indigenous culture.

Bart Davis (author) is an international bestselling author of novels and nonfiction books. His most recent is Black and White—The Way I See It, the biography of Richard Williams, father of tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams. He has also written two feature films and a wide range of print articles. Davis lives in New York City.

Smiljana Coh (illustrator)is an artist who studied film animation and combines traditional and digital illustration techniques in her work. She has illustrated thepicture books I Want to Be a Ballerina and wrote and illustrated The Seven Princesses. She lives in Croatia and can be found online at cohillustration.com.

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