Its been out in England for several years, but Scholastic just released the whole four volume Predator Cities Quartet at the end of May. This first book is spiffing adventure in the vein of Flash Gordon serials or the original Star Wars films. Its a post apocalyptic/steampunk romp through the ruined remains of Europe. The cities that remain are all on wheels, moving around the continent looking for smaller cities to devour in what they like to call Municipal Darwinism. After Londons greatest historian hero brings back something awful and mysterious from the War, Apprentice Historian third class Tom Natsworthy and his companion Hester Shaw traverse Europe trying to get back to London and figure out what is going on. Ages 10+
--Reviewed by Steven from Books Inc. Palo Alto!
Both an exciting tale of intrigue and adventure
and a character-driven coming of age story, Icefall is the gripping newest
novel from Matthew Kirby. Solveig is
the disregarded daughter of a Nordic king.
When war threatens their nation, she is sent far away up a fjord along
with her brother and sister and some of her father’s berserker warriors. As winter descends and the ice locks them
in, it becomes clear that there is a traitor in their midst and Solveig must
figure out who she can trust before it’s too late. Solvieg’s struggle with betrayal and fear ends up leading her to
a discovery of her own self-worth.
Layered in the icy atmosphere of winter and with an unforgettable
heroine, this book was one of my favorites.
For ages 9-14
Reviewed by Anna from Books Inc. Chestnut Street
ALSO Congratulations to ANNA! (But sad for us.) She will be leaving us soon to go to Library School! Here's to you, Anna, the best future librarian in the country!
It was said it couldn't be done. But here it is! Join us for the INAUGURAL Books Inc. Market Street Storytime for tots, featuring author RUTH KAISER and her book, The Smiley Book of Colors.
I'm not usually into graphic novels, but as soon as I
saw Claudette with her cunning smirk on the cover I knew I had to read it.
Claudette isn't afraid of anything especially not giants! She sets off to slay a
giant with her little brother Gaston (who's not so brave) and her best friend
Marie (an aspiring princess). These three go on quite the adventure and find out
some things about themselves along the way, and also find out a surprising fact
about the giant they're after! Definitely a fun read. (Ages 8+)
--Reviewed by Melanie from Books Inc. Berkeley
You can also check out ANOTHER rapturous review of this fabulous new graphic novel from Steven in Palo Alto here!
Thanks to author TODD PARR for doing this amazing, adorable and FLATTERING drawing for us here at Books Inc.! We high fives ourselves for hours.
You can also check out this cool Books Inc. VIDEO featuring Lewis Buzbee
here!