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Author Spotlight: George R. R. Martin

Written By: Mike - Aug• 18•11

George R. R. Martin

George R. R. Martin

With the first season of HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones finished readers might try some of Martin’s other works. While Martin is known for his work in the fantasy genre he has also delved into science fiction and has been a frequent collaborator with many authors. Jump to the bottom of the article for a list title available at the library written or edited by George R. R. Martin.
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New Releases: August 16, 2011

Written By: Mike - Aug• 16•11

New book releases available at the library on August 16, 2011 (now with book trailers when available!). Click on the cover images in the post below to check the catalog for availability.
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New Releases: July 26, 2011

Written By: Mike - Jul• 26•11

Check out some of the new releases available on July 26, 2011. To check availability click on the cover images to search the catalog.
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New Releases: July 19, 2011

Written By: Mike - Jul• 19•11

Check out some of the new releases available on July 19, 2011. To check availability click on the cover images to search the catalog.

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New Releases: July 12, 2011

Written By: Mike - Jul• 12•11

Check out some of the new releases available on July 12, 2011. To check availability click on the cover images to search the catalog.
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New Releases: July 5, 2011

Written By: Mike - Jul• 05•11

New releases this week include new titles by Loren D. Estelman, Tess Gerritsen, and J. A. Jance. Click below to see a list of several of this week’s new titles.
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Genius Files Book Trailer

Written By: Mike - Jan• 07•11

Check out this sweet book trailer for author Dan Gutman’s debup Genius Files book, Mission Unstoppable.
The Genius Files

Top 10 from NK Jemisin

Written By: Mike - Jan• 07•11

Over at Omnivoracious N. K. Jemisin, author of the stellar fantasy novel The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, has a list of her top ten reads of 2010. Titles range from the recent history release 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the politically charged Deer Hunting with Jesus, to the postapocalyptic Who Fears Death. Visit Amazon’s Omnivoracious for the full list.

Don’t forget that N. K. Jemisin’s debut The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms and its sequel The Broken Kingdoms are well worth a read for fans of fantasy.