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Sea of Tranquility
A novel
Emily St. John Mandel - 2022-05-05
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This award-winning novel takes readers on a journey through time and space, from 1912 Vancouver Island to a dystopian moon colony 300 years in the future. Follow the lives of three interconnected characters, including a writer trapped in a pandemic-ravaged Earth. Seamlessly blending science fiction, metaphysics, and humanity, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure.
Kurt Busiek
2023-01-01T03:21:41.000Z
Best (new) books I read in 2022. I read a lot of excellent work, but to pick a top four: SHRINES OF GAIETY by Kate Atkinson, MERCURY PICTURES PRESENTS by Anthony Marra, SEA OF TRANQUILITY by Emily St. John Mandel and TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, by Gabrielle Zevin.      source
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Waleed Shahid
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Shrines of Gaiety
A Novel
Kate Atkinson - 2022-09-27
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Step into the debauchery and extravagance of London's Roaring Twenties. Corruption, seduction, and debts due run rampant in the delirious nightlife of Soho clubs. Meet Nellie Coker, a ruthless ruler with a fierce ambition for her six children, and her eldest son Niven, whose enigmatic character is forged from the horrors of the Great War. But beneath the gaiety lies a dark underbelly where danger lurks at every corner.
Kurt Busiek
2022-10-27T08:17:07.000Z
I’ve just finished SHRINES OF GAIETY by Kate Atkinson, the seventh (I think) of her books that I’ve read. There’s a point in most of them that I’ve thought “Why am I reading this? It isn’t going anywhere!” And then it all wraps up very satisfyingly, not because everything…      source
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Blurb Your Enthusiasm
An A-Z of Literary Persuasion
Louise Willder - 2022-10-11
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Explore the fascinating world of book marketing with this illuminating read. From cover designs and blurbs to publishing secrets and author feuds, discover the inner workings of the industry. Delve into classic literature, bonkbusters, and plot spoilers to discover why it's okay to judge a book by its cover. Written by Louise Willder, this book will ignite your enthusiasm for the power of marketing in the literary world.
Kurt Busiek
2022-10-15T01:26:33.000Z
Given how often I have to write book blurbs, I think this is going to be a must read. And just the preview alone has told me that Ian Fleming's MOONRAKER might have instead been called MONDAYS ARE HELL, so it's already giving value.      source
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Old Dog #1
Declan Shalvey - 2022-09-28
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"OLD DOG follows the story of Jack Lynch, a retired CIA operative who wakes up years later to a changed world and a changed self. Tasked with a final mission that goes awry, Lynch is offered a second chance at adventure with a new partner. This striking spy-fi series by acclaimed author Declan Shalvey is a must-read for fans of Moon Knight, X-Men Unlimited, and TIME BEFORE TIME."
Kurt Busiek
2022-09-29T03:19:30.000Z
And since I'm catching up, I also just read OLD DOG 1 by @declanshalvey Clayton Cowles @HeatherAntos. Another great looking book -- high energy, don't-know-who-to-trust action/espionage with a tough, bitter, surprising lead and a winning series concept. Check it out!      source
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The Lonesome Hunters
Tyler Crook - 2023-02-01
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From Russ Manning Award-winning and Eisner-nominated Harrow County co-creator Tyler Crook comes this supernatural fantasy about loss, power, and destiny. ...
Kurt Busiek
2022-09-29T01:06:04.000Z
As an example of how behind on things I am, I just now read advance copies of THE LONESOME HUNTERS 1-2 by @MrTylerCrook, and issue 4 just came out recently. So, late. But it's an amazing book, and I recommend it highly.      source
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Brian Michael Bendis
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Less Is Lost
Andrew Sean Greer - 2022-09-20
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Join Arthur Less on an unforgettable road trip across America as he faces personal demons and adventures with a series of writerly characters and his trusty duo. In the follow-up to the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Less, Less Is Lost explores important themes of life in America, the enigma of love, and the stories we tell along the way with irrepressible wit and musicality.
Kurt Busiek
2022-09-28T04:16:01.000Z
I'm currently reading LESS IS LOST by Andrew Sean Greer, and I gotta say, it's a delight. The previous book about the hapless Arthur Less won the Pulitzer, but this one seems funnier, warmer, slyer and more confident. I am, as they say in France, digging it the most.      source
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Outrage Volume 1
Fabian Nicieza - 2022-11-29
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"Outrage Volume 1" by Fabian Nicieza and Reilly Brown is a comic book that explores the fantasy of exacting swift and anonymous justice on those who abuse and humiliate others on the internet. With a range of weapons limited only by his imagination, the mysterious individual known as Outrage physically manifests at the source of vile bile that spews throughout social media. But more than just a satisfying revenge fantasy, Outrage also touches on the darker parts of human nature and the struggle to control anger within ourselves. Who or what is Outrage? Find out in this thrilling and comedic tale of internet justice.
Kurt Busiek
2022-09-28T03:43:35.000Z
If you haven't been reading OUTRAGE, by @FabianNicieza @Reilly_Brown @jayleisten @MattHerms @droog811, I recommend giving it a try. From the co-creator of DEADPOOL and a stylish posse of collaborators. Good stuff!      source
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The Art of the REAL Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer, Leif Peng, Ana-Marija Vlahovic - 2022-05-24
The story of one of America's most prolific, respected illustrators... who few people ever heard of - until now. For decades, Thomas B. Sawyer created countless high-energy images of "happy people with happy problems" that appeared in every imaginable venue, from the nation's biggest newspapers and magazines to TV to local church bulletins. His art...
Kurt Busiek
2022-08-29T22:03:39.000Z
Just got an advanced copy of THE ART OF THE REAL TOM SAWYER by Leif Peng, Thomas B. Sawyer & Ana-Marija Vlahovic. It’s a gorgeous art book, covering Tom’s career in comics, advertising and more.      source
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Mercury Pictures Presents
A Novel
Anthony Marra - 2022-08-02
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"Mercury Pictures Presents" follows the story of Maria Lagana, a brilliant woman who moves to Los Angeles to escape her past after a childhood transgression led to her father's arrest in Mussolini's Italy. As an associate producer at Mercury Pictures, Maria navigates through personal and professional challenges, including a mother who won't speak to her and a boss summoned to Washington by congressional investigators. Against the backdrop of World War II, Maria rises through conflicting politics, divided loyalties, and jockeying ambitions. This beautifully written novel is a love letter to life's bit players and a tour de force with an exhilarating sense of possibility.
Kurt Busiek
2022-08-29T00:31:50.000Z
I am currently reading MERCURY PICTURES PRESENTS by Anthony Marra, and it is really good. Just so's you know.      source
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
A novel
Gabrielle Zevin - 2022-07-05
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Follow the creative journey of two childhood friends turned video game design partners as they navigate the highs and lows of fame, fortune and heartbreak. From their first blockbuster hit to thirty years of success and betrayal, this novel explores the complexities of identity, disability, and the redemptive power of play. Ultimately, it's a love story unlike any other, filled with heartfelt twists and turns that will leave you captivated until the very end.
Kurt Busiek
2022-08-22T07:56:41.000Z
This is an excellent book and I recommend it highly.      source
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The Fiction Editor, the Novel, and the Novelist by Thomas McCormack
The Color of Money by Walter Tevis
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
A Girl from Yamhill by Beverly Cleary
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel