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Someone asked me in an interview recently what books I could recommend–which made me realize that even though I read constantly, I don’t post nearly often enough about what books I’ve been reading recently. So here are just a few of my recent favorites. I’d say right in time for the holiday season, but I personally never need things like holidays for an excuse to buy books!

Seer of Sevenwaters, by Juliet Marillier.

I’ve read every single book Juliet Mariller has ever written–twice!–and oh my gosh, is this one a must-read for any fans of her Sevenwaters series. Utterly, utterly gorgeous, it’s the story of Sibeal, a girl on the verge of making her final pledge as a druid. But when she helps nurse a survivor of a shipwreck back to health, she finds her heart torn between vocation and love. Stunningly gorgeous language; wonderful, magical immersion in Irish mythology and lore, just an utterly beautiful book.

On the Line, by S J Rozan.

This is the latest in Rozan’s Bill Smith/Lydia Chin mysteries, and wow, what a read. I wouldn’t recommend starting with it if you’ve not read others in the series. But it’s a heart-pounding, thrill-a-minute ride for any fans of her mystery series. Be prepared to get nothing done and no sleep, it’s that hard to put down!

Bayou Moon, by Ilona Andrews.

Ilona Andrews is actually a pseudonym for a husband and wife writing team–which, how amazing is that?–and this is the second in a series of paranormal romance/urban fantasy type books. From the back: “The Edge lies between worlds, on the border between the Broken, where people shop at Wal-Mart and magic is a fairy tale–and the Weird, where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny . . .”

This is one of the most unique, fun, fantastic fantasy worlds I’ve ever encountered. Combined with great characters and a compelling romance, it’s a hugely fun read.

That’s all for now, but tune in soon for more–and for my girls’ favorite children’s books, too!

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