Order of Anne Shirley Books
Anne Shirley is the protagonist in a series of novels by Canadian author L.M. Montgomery. Anne is an orphan from Nova Scotia who was sent to P.E.I. by mistake, which is where she ended up moving in with two siblings and considering it home. The character is easily identifiable for her trademark red hair. She is imaginative and quite talkative. The series has been adapted to several films, a television series and several other mediums. (more…)
Order of L.M. Montgomery Books
Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author of children’s literature, best known for her Anne of Green Gables series. The Anne of Green Gables series was adapted into several films, a TV series, cartoons and musicals. Her work, diaries and letters have been studied by both scholars and readers across the globe. Two of her houses and some of the nearby area have been designated National Historic Sites of Canada. Maud died from coronary thrombosis in 1942. (more…)
Order of William S. Cohen Books
William S. Cohen is an American author of thriller and suspense novels. Cohen is a politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, then as Secretary of Defense under Bill Clinton. As an author, Cohen draws from his experience working in international affairs and defense planning. Cohen has also written several non-fiction books and a collection of poetry. (more…)
Order of Miss Dimple Kilpatrick Books
Miss Dimple Kilpatrick is the protagonist in a series of historical mystery novels by American author Mignon F. Ballard. Miss Dimple is a no-nonsense teacher during the World War II era. She is quick-thinking and extremely loyal. Her “family” consists of her work colleagues, landlady, cook at the rooming house and of course, her younger brother Henry. (more…)
Order of Augusta Goodnight Books
Augusta Goodnight is the lead character in a series of mysteries by American novelist Mignon Ballard. Augusta is a guardian angel who is naturally bossy, cold-natured and usually an astute judge of character. Augusta is usually not the one solving the mysteries, but rather she is there to help point her subject in the right direction. As a bonus, many of the books contain recipes. (more…)
Order of Mignon F. Ballard Books
Mignon F. Ballard is an American author of mystery novels. Mignon was born close to Halloween and thus always enjoyed telling ghost stories around the local cemetery along with her friends and sister. Mignon has her degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. She lives in South Carolina with her husband Gene, has two adult daughters and five grandchildren. (more…)
A Couple of New Releases for Oct. 9
Written by Julie Vegas on Wednesday, October 10th, 2012Slow week in the fiction world, but we do have a couple of new releases for the week!
First is a short story collection from Kim Harrison, apart of her The Hollows series featuring Rachel Morgan. You can pick up Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond by Kim Harrison in hardcover, eBook and audiobook formats.
For sci-fi readers, Iain Banks has come out with the tenth book in his The Culture series. You can purchase The Hydrogen Sonata by Iain M. Banks in hardcover and eBook formats.
Order of Philip K. Dick Books
Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) was an American author of science fiction. Themes covered in his novels included monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments, altered states, metaphysics and theology. His work would be used as the basis for several major films, including Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report, Screams, The Adjustment Bureau and more. In 2007, he was the first sci-fi author to be included in The Library of America series. (more…)
Order of Robert J. Sawyer Books
Robert J. Sawyer is a Canadian author of science fiction, although his novels include mystery elements. His work often looks at science intersecting with religion. His novels also deal with paleontology, consciousness and quantum physics. Sawyer holds dual citizenship in Canada and the U.S., thus his Canadian character often visit the States and his American characters visit Canada. His prose is clear, similar to that of Isaac Asimov. His novel Flashforward was adapted into the short-lived television series of the same name. (more…)
Order of Jo Beckett Books
Jo Beckett is the central character in a series of crime thrillers by American novelist Meg Gardiner. Jo is a forensic psychiatrist who analyzes dead people for the San Francisco Police Department. She calls herself a “deadshrinker,” looking into victims’ emotional, moral and psychological lives to figure out why they died. (more…)