The Watcher in the Shadows is the latest Young Adult book from one of my favourite authors, Carlos Ruiz Zafon. His books are eerie, atmospheric and mysterious and The Watcher in the Shadows has hooked me in after only a few pages. It’s out now from Text Publishing.
I’m very excited to be going up for the Auckland Writer’s Festival on Saturday to hear Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I’m really looking forward to hearing all about his books and getting some of my favourite books signed.
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W.A.R.P. (Witness Anonymous Relocation Programme) is Eoin Colfer’s new series. The Reluctant Assassin is the first book in the series and is released later this month by Penguin Books NZ. It sounds like it’s going to be a great series and perfect for fans of his Artemis Fowl series.
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There has certainly been a lot of hype around The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey. The teasers haven’t mentioned very much about what the story is about but it sounds intriguing.
The 5th Wave is due out in May from Penguin Books NZ.
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Tom Percival is the brilliant artist that creates the amazing Skulduggery Pleasant covers. He’s also an animator, and an author and illustrator of his own picture books. Tom created this very cool video to promote Will Hill’s Department 19 series.
The latest book in Will Hill’s Department 19 series, Department 19: Battle Lines is out now. Department 19 is one of my favourite series and I can’t wait to sink my teeth in to this latest book. Keep an eye on the blog for my review and your chance to win a copy.
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This US book trailer for Michael Grant’s Light is quite different from the UK version but I think it’s great. Light is one of my Easter reads and it’s fantastic but very nerve-wracking. Light is the final book in Michael Grant’s Gone series and it’s available in NZ and Australia now.
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A picture book written by Lemony Snicket and illustrated by Jon Klassen – what more could you ask for! It sounds wonderful.
The Dark is released in New Zealand on March 26 by Hachette NZ.
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Light is one of my most anticipated books of 2013. It spells the end of Michael Grant’s brilliant Gone series. I have a copy sitting on my coffee table staring at me but I’m waiting until I can give it my full attention. When I start I know I won’t want to stop until I’ve reached the end.
Light is due to be released on 1 April (just in time for Easter weekend!) and I know there will be plenty of Michael’s fans itching to find out what cruel punishment he doles out to the residents of Perdido Beach in this final book.
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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made by Stephan Pastis is the funniest book you’ll read this year. With its mix of text and hilarious cartoons it’s sure to be a hit with Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans. This book should come with a guarantee – “If you don’t laugh out loud at least once we’ll give you your money back!” It’s due out in March and you can watch these very funny videos below to meet Timmy Failure, his friends and his enemies. There is also a really cool Timmy Failure website you can visit to find out more about the book and the author – www.timmyfailure.com
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When We Wake is the fantastic new YA futuristic thriller from New Zealand author, Karen Healey. Cryogenics, questionable morals and ethics, government secrets, and a kick-ass character are only some of the things that make When We Wake stand out.
When We Wake by Karen Healey is available now at libraries and bookshops from Allen and Unwin.
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