Well, not much has been happening here. I'm going to a book convention (YAY!!!!) where there are thousands or books and thousands of people. I have a list of books on Barnes and Noble, but I don't know if I'll see all of them at the convention. Here is my list of books and their description from Amazon (because they are sooo good!) I probably mentioned them before:
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This is the prequel to "Crown Duel". I haven't read it yet, but "Crown Duel" was really amazing. Actually, you might want to read "Crown Duel" first so that you understand the characters. (This main character is one of the main characters in "Crown Duel") The author, Sherwood Smith, has a nice website, so here's the link if you want to check it out and read about her books.
http://www.sherwoodsmith.net/
Ok, without further ado, here's the official description from Amazon:


In this much-anticipated prequel to CROWN DUEL, Vidanric Renselaeus, fifteen-year-old Marquis of Shevraeth, finds himself sent across the continent to a military academy in Marloven Hess, a kingdom known for its violent history. Vidanric is used to civilized life in pleasant Remalna--except that the evidence is increasingly clear that the civilization is only on the surface. Too many young, smart heirs have suffered accidents of late, and the evidence is beginning to point to the king, Galdran, who has grandiose plans for expansion.

In Marloven Hess, no one can pronounce his real names, and they assume his title is his name. He becomes Shevraeth--discovering that there are no marquises or dukes or barons in this kingdom, and no one has the slightest interest in Remalna. Or in foreigners. Until very recently, the academy was closed to outsiders. But the king--also fifteen, and recently come to his throne after a nasty civil war--wants him there.

Learning about command turns out to be very different than Shevraeth had assumed, and the Marlovens, who are going through political and social change at all levels, are not at all what he expected. He makes friends as well as enemies; experiences terror and laughter as well as challenges on the field and off.





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Now, this cover is slightly odd, but don't judge the book by its cover. It's filled with adventure, humor, sword-fighting, and friendship/romance (the romance part at the end, for my fellow females out there). This book was originally two books (Crown Duel and Court Duel), but the author combined them and added some scenes, so if you ARE interested in this book, you might want to find the combined edition. The author is Sherwood Smith, and here's her website:
http://www.sherwoodsmith.net/


Here's the description on Amazon:


Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime. Meliara is summoned to live at the royal palace, where friends and enemies look alike, and intrigue fills the dance halls and the drawing rooms. If she is to survive, Meliara must learn a whole new way of fighting-with wits and words and secret alliances. 

In war, at least, she knew in whom she could trust. Now she can trust no one. 

The Firebird edition of Crown Duel combines the hardcover editions of Crown Duel and Court Duel-and features a never-before-published story by Sherwood Smith! 


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This book is by Megan Whaler Turner, and now one of my favorites. It is a fantasy book that is not set in Greece, but has a Greek influence. (They have some Greek-flavored mythology) This has the best surprise ending that I've ever read, and it's amazing! Here's Megan Turner's website:
http://meganwhalenturner.org/


This is the Amazon description:


Things are not what they seem in this story of wit, adventure, and philosophy. Gen, an accomplished thief incarcerated for stealing the king's seal, is dragged from his cell by the king's magus, who is on a quest. The prize is Hamiathes's Gift, said to be a creation of the gods that confers the right of rule on the wearer. During the quest, the magus and Gen take turns telling the youngest member of their party myths about the Eddisian god of thieves. Turner does a phenomenal job of creating real people to range through her well-plotted, evenly paced story. No one is entirely evil or completely perfect. Gen is totally human in his lack of discipline, seeming lack of heroism, and need for sleep and food. The magus makes the transition from smug, superior scholar to decent guy in a believable fashion. Turner also does a neat job of puncturing lots of little prejudices. There are many deft lessons in this story. As absorbing as it is, the best part lies in the surprise ending. Though it is foreshadowed throughout, it is not obvious. Its impact is more like morning sunlight than a lightning bolt. This book is sure to be a hot item with adventure and fantasy lovers, and YAs who like snide, quick-tempered, softhearted heroes will love Gen.

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This book is the sequel to "The Thief. I won't put the review up, in case it will spoil the first book. 

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This is the third book in "The Thief" series. This is also a great book. There is a 4th book in the series. So what is in your book list of books you want to buy? 

Josiah
5/7/2010 06:03:46 am

The thief series look interesting, I might want to check them out...

I want to buy the 2nd book in the spider king series by Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper...other then that, not much right now...I have finished a lot of different series I've been working through recently, so I don't have many others

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Katie (author of blog)
5/7/2010 10:48:07 am

I own the Spider King book (the first in the series) but I haven't read it yet. Is it as good as the Door Within Series?

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Josiah
5/7/2010 09:12:59 pm

At least in my opinion it is!

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Katie (author of blog)
5/8/2010 12:58:30 am

Good! I've never read a book by Christopher Hopper, so I wasn't sure if it was good.

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