BTW Interviews

24 Apr

A Q&A with Kaliane Bradley, Author of May Indie Next List Top Pick “The Ministry of Time”

The Ministry of Time is a rare story that mashes up favorite time-worn tropes — from Star Trek to spy thrillers to Victorian romances — in a crucible of colonialism and the pitfalls of diversity in a near-future London. Oh, and it’s sexy as hell,” said Amanda Qassar of Warwick’s in La Jolla, California.
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10 Apr

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Elaine U. Cho

“Elaine Cho articulates the delicate details of intergalactic celebrity politics and nuances of queerness and racism in this incredible space opera. We follow Ocean and her found family in the form of a spaceship crew, setting off from a distant-future Korea. The twists and turns in Ocean’s Godori will leave you breathless," said Devon Overley of Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

 

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10 Apr

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Sylvie Cathrall

"Told entirely through letters, Cathrall’s writing engages the reader’s curiosity by transporting them into an underwater fantasy world that manages to feel at once cozy and familiar, unknown and mysterious,” said Stephanie Skees of The Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves, Missouri.

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27 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Rachel Chivers Khoo

"A heartwarming story of growing up, feeling needed, and how to stay young at heart," said Teresa Steele of Old Firehouse Books of Fort Collins, Colorado.

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27 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Jessie Ren Marshall

“As the title would suggest, Women! In! Peril! is a fun and funny take on feminist and societal situations and issues. With distinct wit and charm, Jessie Ren Marshall’s impressive debut will have you laughing out loud, re-reading passages and shaking your head with disbelief,” said Paula Farmer of Book Passage in Corte Madera, California.

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27 Mar

A Q&A with Percival Everett, Author of April Indie Next List Top Pick “James”

“Percival Everett, deep into his brilliant career, adds another indelible novel into his vast canon. James reimagines an emblematic — and yes, problematic — American classic and asks about life, history, and our cultural psyche,” said Stephen Sparks of Point Reyes Books in Point Reyes Station, California.
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20 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Kathy MacLeod

“Kathy’s memoir is tender and touching, filled with the hopes and disappointments of looking for a place to belong. There is so much heart in these pages! A true gem of a book,” said Ann Branson of Beach Books in Seaside, Oregon.

 
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20 Mar

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Sara Daniele Rivera

The Blue Mimes explores political and social upheaval in the United States, while also focusing on the individual experience of navigating such events, both presently and in our memories,” said Devon Overley of Loganberry Books in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

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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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