Category: New Releases


Dec
2014

Looking forward to 2015

categories: New Releases

I have a HUGE spreadsheet of titles coming out in 2015 that I keep for my own covetous pleasure (and for my reviewing job with Library Journal), but I figured I could share some of the titles I am most excited about in 2015. This is not everything that’s being published (those looking for great forthcoming calendars for SF should visit Sword & Laser or Rising Shadow, who both do a great job). Keep in mind, the farther out I get, the more likely the dates of publication might shift and I’ve only linked to the titles through March. Since I have to read a few months ahead for my reviewing job, I’ll mark some of my favorites if I’ve already reviewed.

      January 

       February

     March

     April

    May

  • Corsair by James Cambias (5/5/2015)
  • The Book of Phoenix by Nnedi Okorafor (5/5/2015) Prequel to Who Fears Death
  • Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson (5/19/2015)
  • Seveneves by Neal Stephenson (5/19/2015)
  • The Paradox by Charlie Fletcher (5/26/2015)
  • Long Black Curl (Tufa, Book 3) by Alex Bledsoe (5/26/2015) – wantwantwant
  • The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi (5/26/2015) – starred review / FANTASTIC!!

    June

  • Nemesis Games by James S.A. Corey (6/2/2015) – wantwantwant
  • A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul G. Tremblay (6/2/2015)
  • Knight’s Shadow by Sebastien de Castell (6/2/2015)
  • The Liar’s Key by Mark Lawrence (6/2/2015)
  • Storm and Steel by Jon Sprunk(6/2/2015)
  • The Fold by Peter Clines (6/2/2015)
  • Koko the Mighty by Kieran Shea (6/9/2015)
  • The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins (6/16/2015) Debut
  • Half a War by Joe Abercrombie (6/16/2015)
  • Uprooted by Naomi Novik (6/30/2015)
  • The Philosopher Kings by Jo Walton (6/30/2015)
  • Stiletto by Daniel O’Malley (6/30/2015) – wantwantwant

July

August

  • The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin (8/4/2015)
  • The End of All Things by John Scalzi (8/4/2015)
  • Fool’s Quest by Robin Hobb (8/11/2015)

 

 

 


Nov
2014

Genre Blend New Releases – December 2014

categories: New Releases

The last month of the year is always also one of the months with slimmer pickings for book lovers.  Presumeably the publishing industry believes we’ve all done our holiday shopping early, and we’re too busy eating turkey leftovers and going to holiday parties to read books. Still there’s some interesting titles early and late in the month.  Here are the blendy ones. As usual, I list the genres in rough order of prominence.

                  

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Oct
2014

Genre Blend New Releases – November 2014

categories: New Releases

Every month there is another batch of new books that don’t fit neatly into one genre. Here are some of the genreblended books coming out in November 2014.  Heading into the slow period of publishing there are still plenty of genre blends to look forward to next month. Genres are listed in my best estimation as to the order of prominence to the story. For example, if the first genre listed is SF, that is probably the first audience for the book. What are you most looking foward to?

              

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Sep
2014

Readers’ Advsiory Guide to Genre Blends

categories: New Releases


I am happy to announce the publication of my new book, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Genre Blends, officially coming out from ALA Editions tomorrow, October 1 (although it’s been  available and shipping from booksellers for a couple of weeks).  The book is part of a wonderful series edited by Joyce Saricks and Neal Wyatt, which usually focus on a particular genre or format and give in-depth advice for librarians engaged in serving readers.  My volume is a little different, as it covers not one genre but all of them, analyzing the books that blend genres together. (more…)


Sep
2014

Genre Blend New Releases for October 2014

categories: New Releases

Every month there is another batch of new books that don’t fit neatly into one genre. Here are some of the genreblended books coming out in October 2014.  Usually there is a bias towards books with a SF, Fantasy or Horror element, but this month these is also a bonaza of romance coming out, especially regencies. Genres are listed in my best estimation as to the order of prominence to the story. For example, if the first genre listed is SF, that is probably the first audience for the book. What are you most looking foward to?

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Aug
2014

Genre Blend New Releases for September 2014

categories: New Releases

Every month there are more new books that don’t fit neatly into one genre. Here are some of the genreblended books coming out in September 2014.  Usually there is a bias towards books with a SF, Fantasy or Horror element, but I also include blends from other genres from popular authors or to which I’m especially looking forward. Genres are listed in my best estimation as to the order of prominence to the story. For example, if the first genre listed is SF, that is probably the first audience for the book. What are you most looking foward to?

   

Week of September 2

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Jul
2014

Genre Blend New Releases for August 2014

categories: New Releases

Here are some of the genreblended books coming out in August 2014.  The focus is on blends with a SF, Fantasy or Horror element, but I also include blends from other genres from popular authors or to which I’m especially looking forward. Genres are listed in my best estimation as to the order of prominence to the story. For example, if the first genre listed is SF, that is probably the first audience for the book. What are you most looking foward to?
   

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Jun
2014

Genreblend New Releases for July 2014

categories: New Releases

Here are some of the genreblended books coming out in July, 2014.  The focus is on blends with a SF, Fantasy or Horror element, but from time to time I’ll throw in a blend that I’m looking forward to from other genres. Genres are listed in my best estimation as to the order of prominence to the story. For example, if the first genre listed is SF, that is probably the first audience for the book. What are you most looking foward to?