Order of Cecil Younger Books
Cecil Younger is the protagonist in a series of detective fiction novels by American novelist John Straley. Cecil Younger is a cynical, self-centered P.I. with a drinking problem. The series is set in Sitka, Alaska. (more…)
Order of John Straley Books
John Straley is an American author of crime fiction novels, in addition to being a poet. He writes the Cecil Younger series. John grew up in Washington State, and went to high school in New York City. He attended Grinnell College before moving onto the University of Washington for his writing degree. He moved to Alaska in 1977. Aside from his writing, John has worked as a secretary, horseshoer, wilderness guide, trail crew foreman, millworker, machinist and private investigator. (more…)
Order of Alastair Reynolds Books
Alastair Reynolds is a British author of science fiction novels. He writes the Revelation Space series. Alastair has a Ph.D. in Astronomy, and worked as an astrophysicist for the European Space Agency. In the early ’90s, he began getting his SF stories published in Interzone, and eventually gave up his work in science in order to write full-time. Alastair enjoys running, hill-walking, birdwatching, horseriding, playing guitar, and model-making. He lives in Wales with his wife. (more…)
Order of Garrison Keillor Books
Garrison Keillor is an American author and radio personality best known for his fictional Lake Wobegon series of books. Lake Wobegon is a fictional Minnesota town that is the center of a lot of his stories. He is also known for his long run as the creator of the Minnesota Public Radio show, A Prairie Home Companion that was syndicated throughout the world. (more…)
Order of Geek Girl Books
Geek Girl is a series of novels written by British author Holly Smale. The series follows a geeky 15-year old British girl named Harriet Manners who is the subject of bullying and has few friends. However, her whole life gets flipped upside down when a high profile fashion company selects her to be the center of their new advertising campaign. Everything changes when Harriet has to take her life from geek to chic in a hurry. (more…)
Order of Sweet Valley University Books
After following the twins, Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, through grade school, middle school, high school and even senior years; it’s time for them to set off to college in the Sweet Valley University series. The books range their first two years in college as they cover both freshman and sophmore year. (more…)
Order of Sweet Valley Twins Books
The Sweet Valley Twins series is the first spin-off of the Sweet Valley High. This series focuses on the times, Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, as they enter Sweet Valley Middle School. The twins are starting to grow apart and that leads to all sorts of interesting situations for the girls. This is a good bridge between Sweet Valley Kids and Sweet Valley High. (more…)
Order of Noel Hynd Books
Noel Hynd is an American author of spy thriller, suspense and horror novels. He is also a screenwriter. Noel was born in New York City and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He has also studied in Switzerland. Noel has contributed to several different publications, including Sports Illustrated. He also co-founded a publishing imprint with his wife called Red Cat Tales, LLC, publishing genre fiction (including his own backlist). Noel and his wife, Patricia, live in Southern California. (more…)
Order of Sweet Valley Kids Books
The success of the Sweet Valley High series was the onus for this spinoff which was aimed towards the girls who read Sweet Valley High’s little sisters. Not only that, it was a good way to get readers interested in the lives of the twins at a young age. These books are aimed for little girls before they read the later novels. (more…)
Order of Debbie Behan Books
Debbie Behan is an Australian author of fantasy, women’s, YA and children’s fiction novels and short stories. She was born in the small town of Tallangatta, Victoria, Australia, which sits between mountain ranges and a body of water that runs all the way to the mountains. Sleeping outside during the summer nights with her siblings and neighbours is what brought her to writing fantasy. Debbie lives in Queensland with her husband, Shaun. (more…)