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Regency-era Magical Fantasy Books You’ll Swoon for

If you’ve ever thought Jane Austen’s books would be greatly improved by a few dragons and wizards, then this Regency-era magical fantasy list was made for you! These mash-up novels are set in alternate-universe Britains where sorcery, dragons, and fairies abound — and are almost as scary as the prospect of navigating a high-society Season in search of a brilliant marriage. With saucy heroines, high adventure, and plenty of enchantment, you’re certain to swoon for these action-packed fantasy books. Murder, Magic, and What We Wore Author: Kelly Jones Fun, fashionable, and with a touch of espionage, this is the first [...]

2023-07-14T13:02:40-07:00November 3rd, 2015|

Halloween Horror: Books to Scare You Silly

Halloween is just a few weeks away — and we’re ready for spine-tingling thrillers and creepy suspense! Check out these brand-new books, including YA, horror, and even some truly scary historical nonfiction. We’ve got witches, murders, sinister alter egos, and psychic seances… which is your favorite flavor of terror? The Dead House (out now) Author: Dawn Kurtagich Twenty years ago, a terrible fire destroyed Elmbridge High, killing three teenagers and causing another student, Carly Johnson, to disappear. The main suspect is Kaitlyn, whose disturbing diary is found in the ashes… except that “Kaitlyn” doesn’t exactly exist: she’s the alter ego [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:09-07:00October 14th, 2015|Tags: |

Little Free Library: Three in Seattle’s Central District

A couple of weekends ago, Seattle closed down some streets in my Central District neighborhood to make a bike trail and block party for the day. The sun was shining and it sounded like the perfect chance to visit a few local Little Free Libraries in my area! The Newsstand I found this library outside an apartment building. It’s constructed out of an old newspaper box like you might find on the sidewalk — but you don’t have to put any quarters in this one, of course. There weren’t too many books to choose from, but I did find another [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:10-07:00October 1st, 2015|
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