BTW Interviews

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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24 Jan

A Q&A with Ali Hazelwood, Author of February Indie Next List Top Pick “Bride”

“Bride is the great start of a new paranormal world full of werewolves, vampires, and humans,” said Revati Kilaparti of Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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17 Jan

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Ray Xu

"Ray Xu delights in this graphic memoir about immigration, family, and fitting in in middle school," said Andi Richardson of Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, Virginia.

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10 Jan

A Q&A with Allison Saft, Author of January/February Kids’ Indie Next List Top Pick “A Fragile Enchantment”

“A tender, romantic tale about living up to your family’s legacy and the crossroads of what’s expected of you and what your heart desires. Saft’s prose is utterly enchanting; you can’t help but melt into her luscious world. You will swoon!” said Joseline Diaz of Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park, California.

 

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03 Jan

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Carolina Ixta

"This book broke me and put me back together in the best of ways," said Erin Rivera of The Frugal Frigate in Redlands, California.

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03 Jan

A Q&A with Alex Michaelides, Author of January Indie Next List Top Pick “The Fury”

“The Fury is a perfectly paced, charming, devious mystery novel to fall in love with. On a small, private, Greek island, mythology, history, and personal baggage put our small cast to the test. Intense, captivating, and satisfying,” said Becky Doherty of Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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