Order of Valor Confederation Books
Valor Confederation is a series of science fiction novels by Canadian author Tanya Huff. The series is a space opera series featuring the character Torin Kerr, a female staff sergeant who is trying to keep her fellow space marines alive while they fight grueling missions across the galaxy. (more…)
Order of Blood/Smoke Books
The Blood series is an urban fantasy series by Canadian novelist Tanya Huff that mixes in themes of detective fiction. The central characters of the series are former police office Vicki Nelson and historical romance author Henry Fitzroy (who happens to be a vampire). Fitzroy was the illegitimate son of Henry VIII before becoming a vampire. Vicki’s nickname is “Victory,” for her successful record of investigations. The two team up in order to battle supernatural threats. The series takes place throughout Canada – mostly in Toronto, London and Vancouver. The series was adapted into the TV series Blood Ties that aired on CBC and Lifetime. Following the Blood series, Tanya spun-off Henry Fitzroy’s protege Tony Foster into a new series called Smoke. The Blood series is also known as the Victoria Nelson series. (more…)
Order of Tanya Huff Books
Tanya Huff is a Canadian novelist of fantasy and science fiction. Her series include the Blood series, Smoke series, Keeper’s Chronicles, Valor Confederation and a few smaller series. While studying at Ryerson in Toronto, she was in the same class as Robert J. Sawyer where they would collaborate on a final assignment together. Her Blood series was adapted by CBC into a television series called Blood Ties. (more…)
“Divergent” a Hit With Teens
Written by Julie Vegas on Wednesday, October 17th, 2012A new survey says that teens love Veronica Roth and her novel Divergent.
The American Library Association’s YA division announced on Monday that Divergent was the #1 favourite book of online teen voters between August 15-September 15. The novel has often been compared to The Hunger Games. (more…)
“Wimpy Kid” Goes Digital; eBooks Coming Soon
Written by Julie Vegas on Wednesday, October 17th, 2012Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, announced Monday that it will be releasing eBook editions of the first six books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. They will become available on October 30th.
As for the seventh book, The Third Wheel, it will be released on November 13th in hardcover and eBook formats. (more…)
Order of Diane Chamberlain Books
Diane Chamberlain is an American novelist of romantic fiction. She started writing while waiting in a doctor’s office, although it would take her four years to finish it (no, that’s now how long she was waiting for). Diane writes about relationships, whether romantic or familial. Before becoming a published author, Diane worked as a psychotherapist. (more…)
Order of This Modern World Books
This Modern World is a syndicated satirical weekly comic strip by editorial cartoonist Tom Tomorrow (Dan Perkins). The strips are usually four panels and it is not uncommon for all four panels to be identical except for dialogue and expressions. The strip has a 1950’s retro theme. (more…)
Order of Tom Tomorrow Books
Dan Perkins is an American cartoonist who uses the pen name Tom Tomorrow. His weekly comic strip is called This Modern World, which is a commentary on current events and appears in over 90 newspapers in North America. Perkins has won the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism, the Association for Education in Journalism and Education Award, the Professional Freedom and Responsibility Award, the Society of Professional Journalists James Madison Freedom of Information Award and the Media Alliance Meritorious Achievement Award. (more…)
Order of Bret Easton Ellis Books
Bret Easton Ellis is an American novelist who considers himself to be a satirist. He is a member of the literary “Brat Pack,” along with Tama Janowitz and Jay McInerney. His style falls into the postmodernist and transgressive movements. Although he does not write novels in series, some of his characters are recurring. A few of his novels, most notably being American Psycho, have been adapted to film. In 2012, he expressed interest in writing the screenplay for the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. (more…)
Order of Vampirates Books
Vampirates is a series of young adult fantasy novels by British author Justin Somper. The series is about two twins named Grace and Connor Tempest who leave their hometown following the death of their father. But in the process, their boat becomes shipwrecked. Connor is rescued by a pirate named Cheng Li, while Grace is rescued by vampirate Lorcan Furey. How will their lives change with the different paths their lives have taken, and will they cross again? (more…)