Eleanor Brown, THE WEIRD SISTERS (Amy Einhorn Books, Jan. 2011) is a major new talent who tackles the complicated terrain of sisters, the power of books, and the places we decide to call home. THE WEIRD SISTERS is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly Bestseller. Barnes and Noble has chosen THE WEIRD SISTERS as one of its Spring 2011 Discover Great New Writers Program. Amazon has chosen THE WEIRD SISTERS as one the best books of January 2011. "...bright, literate debut..a punchy delight" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). "..There are no false steps in this debut novel: the humor, lyricism, and realism characterizing this lovely book will appeal to fans of good modern fiction as well as stories of family and of the Midwest." (Booklist)
Nicole Peeler EYE OF THE TEMPEST (Orbit, Jul. 2011) “The fourth Jane True installment....brings even more sass, snark, and supernatural action” (Publishers Weekly). “Jane’s life has become a baptism by fire, which allows Peeler to keep the action brisk and the emotions sharp.” (RT Book Review 4 ˝ Stars). TEMPEST'S LEGACY (Orbit, Jan. 2011) "Half-selkie Jane True returns in the third chapter of her evolving magical saga as the stakes keep getting higher. Great pacing and layered character development meld to provide a story that is exciting and heart-stopping. Peeler is on the rise!" (RT Book Review).
TIED WITH A BOW (Berkley Trade, Nov. 2011) A paranormal romance anthology including work by Kimberly Frost hit the New York Times Bestseller's extended trade list!
Kimberly FrostALL THAT BLEEDS is forthcoming from Berkley Sensation and will be available January 3rd, 2012.The first book in Frost's new Etherlin series is already receiving rave reviews. “ALL THAT BLEEDS is the first in an addictive new series.A thoroughly unique story starring a beautiful muse princess who falls in love with her dark and dangerous half-vampire defender.The enchanting world Frost has created is one to get completely lost in.It’s a sweet romance where forbidden love is the catalyst for suspense and page-turning excitement." (RT Book Reviews). To mark the 65th anniversary of Penguin Classics, Penguin plans to release “amplified” e-book editions of John Steinbeck’s OF MICE AND MEN: AMPLIFIED (May 2011).Penguin Classics’ Of Mice and men: Amplifiede-book edition, will offer an audio interview with acclaimed actor James Earl Jones about his stage performance of the Broadway play based on Steinbeck’s novel; photo stills from the movie adaptation; Steinbeck’s 1962 Nobel banquet speech, an introduction and reading list compiled by Susan Shillinglaw, professor at San Jose State University and Scholar-in-Residence at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas and much more.
Jean Plaidy continues to sell on both sides of the Atlantic. In the UK, Arrow/Random House has recently bought every Plaidy title. Stateside, Crown continues to sell Plaidy's titles like hotcakes! Jean Plaidy is the pen name of the prolific English author Eleanor Hibbert also known as Victoria Holt, COURTING HER HIGHNESS (July 2011)is the final book in seven-book Novels of the Stuarts series. More than fourteen million copies of her books have sold worldwide. COURTING HER HIGHNESS-A private battle rages at court for the affections of a childless queen, who must soon name her successor--and thus determine the future of the British Empire.
Karen Duvall KNIGHT’S CURSE (Luna Books, Aug. 2011) has already garnered a great review by C.E. Murphy "KNIGHT'S CURSE is the opening chapter in an incredibly promising new urban fantasy series from Karen Duvall. Rich with action, romance, and sensory overload, the story goes places I never expected and delighted me every step of the way. Duvall is a writer to watch for!"KNIGHT’S CURSE is one of Publishers Weekly’s Top 10 Romance Picks for Fall 2011.
BROOKLYN BURNING (Carolrhoda Lab, Sept. 2011) is Steve Brezenoff’s second stand alone novel following his debut THE ABSOLUTE VALUE OF -1. “Brezenoff lets readers take the reins, recasting and reimagining the lead roles as often as they like. For readers with little use for labels, it’s an intimate yet wonderfully open rock ‘n’ roll love story.” —Starred,Publishers Weekly. “A lyrical, understated punk-kid love song to Brooklyn and to chosen family. Overall, the tone is as raw, down-to-earth and transcendent as the music Scout and Kid ultimately make together.” —Starred,Kirkus
MISSING ON SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN (Henry Holt & Co., June 2011) is the first book in a new series by New York Times Bestselling author, Elise Broach and an Amazon Best Book of the Month, June 2011.“Broach follows her acclaimed Masterpiece with an exciting adventure set in a real-life Arizona mountain range that boasts numerous legends about colorful historical figures, unsolved murders, strange disappearances, and rumors of a hidden gold mine . . . . Classic horror and thriller elements combine with modern touches in Broach's page-turner, a very promising start to this series.” –Starred, Publishers Weekly. "With the unusual setting, the lure of mystery and adventure, and a certain innocence reminiscent of the Boxcar Children series, this story should find a ready audience.” –Booklist
AFTER OBSESSION (Bloomsbury, Sept. 2011) is an all new book by the New York Times Bestselling author of the NEED series, Carrie Jones, and co-author Steven Wedel. Filled with heart-pounding romance, paranormal activity, and rich teen characters to love-and introducing an exciting new YA voice, Steven Wedel-this novel is exactly what Carrie Jones fans have been waiting for. Meet your next obsession.
WHEN BOB MET WOODY (Little, Brown, May 2011) is author Gary Golio’s second picture book following New York Times Bestselling JIMI: SOUNDS LIKE A RAINBOW, illustrated by Marc Burckhardt. It was featured in the New York Times Book Review: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/books/review/childrens-books-about-folk-music.html "Hey hey, Woody Guthrie, I wrote you a song..."When Bobfinished, Woody's face lit up like the sun”.Bob Dylan is a musical icon, an American legend, and, quite simply, a poet. But before he became Bob Dylan, he was Bob Zimmerman, a kid from rural Minnesota.
Recent and up-coming book releases:
CATCH THAT BABY by Nancy Coffelt (author) (Aladdin) - June 2011
MISSING ON SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN by Elise Broach (author) (Aladdin) - June 2011
EYE OF THE TEMPEST by Nicole Peeler (Orbit) - July 2011
THE SECRET SPIRAL by Gillian Neimark (Aladdin) - July 2011
GHETTO COWBOY by Greg Neri & illust. by Jessie Joshua Watson (Candlewick) - August 2011
DEAR BULLY: Seventy Authors Tell Their Stories by Carrie Jones and Megan Kelley Hall (HarperTeen) - August 2011
AFTER OBESSION by Carrie Jones and Steven Wedell (Bloomsbury USA) - September 2011
BROOKLYN BURNING by Stephen Brezenoff (Carolrhoda Books) - September 2011
DON'T BREATHE A WORD by Holly Cupala (HarperTeen) - October 2011
THE HOUSE BABA BUILT by Ed Young, as told to Libby Koponen (Little, Brown) - October 2011
TIED WITH A BOW (Paranormal Romance Anthology) including work by Kimberly Frost (Brekley Trade) - November 2011 ALL THAT BLEEDS by Kimberly Frost (Brekley Sensation) - January 2012
