Long before actress Jennifer Lawrence translated Katniss Everdeen into a larger-than-life presence on the big screen, fans of young adult fantasy had already turned Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy into a highly bankable series. There's something about the transport to a completely different land populated by otherworldly characters that gives fantasy its allure, and YA fans (of all ages) increasingly relate to the alternative worlds represented by the crop of engaging fiction published in recent years.
Here we present half a dozen series (all but one anticipated to be trilogies), carefully culled from a vast field of contenders. All six are garnering reader and critical acclaim - and are ones to watch as they gather momentum and well...catch fire.
The Year of the Goat is upon us and it's an excuse for us to celebrate with some great books set in China - perfect for book clubs and thinking readers. All recommendations are backed by an excerpt, an in-depth review, a "beyond the book" article and a discussion guide.
Dear BookBrowsers,
Yes, love is in the air. Cupid is about to strike. But if you're tired of the cheap romance novels that are as cloying as a batch of candy hearts, we hear you. This special issue of BookBrowse Highlights recommends books that you will want to read this Valentine's Day and beyond. And if you're one who would rather celebrate the occasion with a big Bah, Humbug, if you're more liable to celebrate it as Singles Awareness day, well, we've got what you'll like too!
For a limited time you can read our full reviews and "beyond the book" articles for each featured book (which are normally available only to members).
