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Publishers Weekly 2011 Top Ten Picks in SF, fantasy, and horror

Rose Fox at Genreville has posted Publishers Weekly’s 2011 list of their top ten picks in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. We haven’t reviewed any of them here (although from the descriptions I wish we had) but here’s a link to her post. In addition to bringing our attention to these books, Rose gave a shout out to a number of small press publishers. Many librarians are unfamiliar with small presses, as most can’t afford to list their titles with wholesalers, so it’s great to bring attention to them. Go check it out- you’re sure to find some intriguing choices. I’m totally going to be seeking out Unpossible.

Giant Princesses and Stephen King

Well, my daughter decided to be a giant princess again this year for Halloween, and insisted I join in when she saw me in the orange bridesmaid dress I wore in my best friend’s wedding. Who says bridesmaid dresses only get worn once?

Anyone who thinks princesses are helpless has never seen a four year old in a sparkly blue dress with a hoop skirt brandishing a glowing sword at her “evil mummy” brother. In our house, princesses rock.

In other news, here’s an interview of Stephen King talking about his new book. Enjoy!

 

All Hallows’ Read- Join the Party!

Here’s a new tradition I can get behind- All Hallow’s Read, first proposed here by Neil Gaiman. What do you do to participate? Give someone a scary book this Halloween, or at least the week of Halloween. October 25 was the All Hallow’s Read Book Drop, a day to leave a scary book in a random location for the next person who sees it. Of course, you could do this any day, so don’t let the fact that the date has passed stop you. Even if you don’t feel like leaving a book for a random stranger, you can always send one to a friend, or a kid, assuming that you like them, pick something appropriate, and end up encouraging them to read more. Or you could even do a round robin. Hey, however you want to do it is great! Post below and tell me what book you gave or how you celebrated All Hallow’s Read, and I’ll randomly pick a winner for a signed copy of The Night Strangers by Chris Bohjalian, who I just met yesterday, and whose book, so far, is very cool. Give a book this Halloween, or in the words of Spook House Dave, share a scare!