Author Archives: EHL
The Traitor’s Kiss – Erin Beaty
Following the death of Sage’s peasant father, a fowler who taught Sage all he knew, Sage is taken in by her noble uncle. She is a natural teacher and tutors his children until she reaches the age for marriage. Arranged … Continue reading
The Berlin Project: An Alternative History of World War II – Gregory Benford
It is 1944, the Manhattan Project has been underway for several years, and the goal is finally in sight. Little Boy is ready to be dropped on the enemy. With any luck, Berlin will soon be rubble and Hitler turned … Continue reading
Flame in the Mist – Renee Ahdieh
Mariko knew her purpose as the daughter of a prominent Samurai was to be pawn in political maneuvering by being given as a bride to a family of higher standing. She is being delivered to her fiancé, the second son … Continue reading
Count All Her Bones – April Henry
The much craved for sequel to Girl, Stolen (crazy popular on my campus) is everything April Henry fans come to expect. The story opens months after Cheyenne’s escape from her kidnappers. Cheyenne is preparing for her testimony against Roy, the … Continue reading
Literally – Lucy Keating
Annabelle (AB) is a highly organized, borderline control freak, high school senior who is dealing with a major disruption in her life. Her parents just announced they are divorcing and selling the only home she has ever known. Elliott, her … Continue reading
Defy the Stars – Claudia Gray
Noemi is a fighter pilot for the planet Genesis, colonized by Earth inhabitants after Earth was ruined by pollution. Genesis has rebelled against Earth’s control and has been locked in battle for many decades. Earth’s cybernetics genius, Burton Mansfield, created … Continue reading
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane – Lisa See
Li-yan often helps her mother, the village midwife. As tradition dictates, she will fill the role someday. High in the mountains of Yunnan, the Akha, an ethnic minority, seem to be living in an earlier century, not in 1988. Their … Continue reading
The Moon and the Other – John Kessel
Against all odds, Erno lands on his feet. He’s been exiled from his home in the Society of Cousins. He’s been living at the bottom of his new society. And suddenly, he is offered success beyond his wildest dreams. The … Continue reading
Shadow Run – AdriAnne Strickland and Michael Miller
At 17, Qole is the youngest starship captain from the frozen planet of Alaxak. She and her unique crew fish the systems for Shadow – sort of described as radiation. It is a hazardous job and those working closely with … Continue reading
In This Grave Hour: A Maisie Dobbs Novel – Jacqueline Winspear
As the wireless crackled to life, conversation stopped and tension mounted. Maisie waited in the drawing room with her best friend, Priscilla, and Priscilla’s husband and boys. It was Sunday, September 3, 1939, and they were all prepared for what … Continue reading
Traitor to the Throne – Alwyn Hamilton
The sequel to Rebel of the Sands picks up with the rebellion somewhat stagnant. For every push forward, the Sultan’s army fights back. Amani, aka the Blue-Eyed Bandit, was gravely injured. When she recovered, Jin was not by her side … Continue reading
Printer’s Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History – Rebecca Romney, J. P. Romney
Who knew that the history of printing could be so much fun. In the introduction we are reminded that humankind is full of idiots and this book reinforces the idea. Rebecca Romney is a rare book expert often called upon … Continue reading
See You in the Cosmos – Jack Cheng
Alex loves astronomy, rockets, and the idea of intelligent life in other galaxies. He makes plans to travel to a rocket launch event with his dog, Carl Sagan. Alex’s older brother left their Colorado home years before and now is … Continue reading
Long May She Reign – Rhiannon Thomas
Freya did not plan on ruling a kingdom. She was so far down the list of succession, it never entered her mind. And she hated court. She was fascinated with science and most comfortable in her lab. But one night, … Continue reading
Daughter of the Pirate King – Tricia Levenseller
Alosa is part Siren and also the daughter of the pirate king and as such, quite dangerous. Raised by her fierce father to fight, he tortured her to toughen her. She has her own ship and mostly female crew under … Continue reading
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