Tag Archives: novels

Top 5 mistakes in the first 5 pages

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sarazaske

  I read a lot of books. Let me rephrase: I start a lot of books. I’m a serial sampler, and I get a lot of book review requests, but I rarely get past the first five pages. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Stardust and my new author-hero Neil Gaiman

Posted on May 7, 2013 by sarazaske

Stardust by Neil Gaiman As many of you know, I have a new author-hero: Neil Gaiman. I’ve started to read everything he’s ever written. OK so I’m only on the fourth book, but I do intend to keep reading until … Continue reading →

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The Best of the Best YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy for 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by sarazaske

Like a good book blogger, I’ve been reading a lot of year-end lists, and I started to notice a few repeats. Those always catch my attention. I thought I’d share with you the results of my very unscientific cross-reference of … Continue reading →

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Climate changing lit?

Posted on October 20, 2012 by sarazaske

A recent  Guardian post complained that there aren’t many novels that deal with climate change.* The article was met with multiple reading suggestions, mostly science fiction novels. And um, hello? I have one! My YA urban fantasy: The First. Below are … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Most Influential YA Novels of 20th Century

Posted on August 31, 2012 by sarazaske

Think the whole YA thing came after Harry Potter? Think again. Check out my guest blog for the bookstore Printsasia.com on the Top Ten Most Influential YA Novels of the 20th Century. You’ll find a few you know and perhaps a … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Best Young Adult Fantasy Books Ever

Posted on March 7, 2012 by sarazaske

I am starting off The Fantastic YA Book Review with a top ten list because 1. I like lists. They’re very handy. And, 2. my best-ever list will let you know where I am coming from when you read my … Continue reading →

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