BTW Interviews

13 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Allie Millington

“A lovable introvert, a typewriter with a lot to say, and an irresistible mystery come together to create a one-of-a-kind reading experience. This book weaves together themes of mental health, family, and magic in ways that are deeply thoughtful and unique,” said Molly Olivo of Child’s Play in Washington, DC.

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13 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Justinian Huang

“The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a hard novel to sum up but let me try: an erotic love story, three eras, loyalty, betrayal, intrigue, mythology. The story is gloriously addictive and will keep you turning page after page as the seemingly separate layers converge,” said Kathy Baum of Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver, Colorado.
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06 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Damilare Kuku

“An anthem for strong-willed women of the 21st century, these stories will burrow under your skin and light your blood on fire. The women of Lagos have been put down by men for too long, and they’re reclaiming their power in force. Sharp-witted and fierce, Damilare Kuku speaks directly to the heart and compels you to unveil your inner bad*ss,” said Melissa Sagendorph of Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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06 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Loretta Lopez

City Girls is a very honest and powerful reminder that adults aren’t the only ones who experience tribulation, and that each child has their own story to tell. I am excited to see it in schools, libraries, and indie bookstores,” said Maryan Liban of Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers in Columbus, Ohio.

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06 Mar

A Q&A with Michelle Knudsen and Kevin Hawkes, Author and Illustrator of March/April Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “Luigi, The Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten”

“Luigi may have eight legs instead of four, may prefer webs over snuggling under blankets, and would surely rather eat a bug than play with a toy one. He may be a spider in body, but he’ll always be a kitten at heart. A super sweet, unique pet story,” said Angie Tally of The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

 

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06 Mar

A Q&A with Tommy Orange, Author of March Indie Next List Top Pick “Wandering Stars”

Wandering Stars is an epic tale grounded in truth and elevated by Tommy Orange’s phenomenal storytelling. He brings a gruesome slice of US history to life and gives voice to a generation of Native people who live its legacy,” said Claire Benedict of Bear Pond Books in Montpelier, Vermont.
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21 Feb

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Soyoung Park

"This young adult science fiction novel set in a fully realized world is at once enthralling and abhorrent. To say I loved this book would be an understatement," said Paul Swydan of The Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, Massachusetts.

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07 Feb

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Scott Alexander Howard

“There are few wounds that cut as deeply as regret, and Scott Alexander Howard captures that pain and yearning beautifully," said Melissa Sagendorph of Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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07 Feb

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Nedda Lewers

"Lewers’ debut is a magical tale of what happens when a logical science-minded kid encounters things she can’t explain," said Andi Richardson of The Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, Virginia.

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24 Jan

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Tony Keith, Jr.

“This affirming memoir, written in verse, walks the reader through the beautiful journey of being honest with yourself and fostering community. This book is for anyone trying to put the puzzle pieces of their life together, but feel like they are missing just one piece,” said Maryan Liban of Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers in Columbus, Ohio.

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