We’re back with another edition of a favorite feature on the CA Library Blog — Meet The Authors!
This collection of videos features the authors of some of the most popular titles in the CA Library collection introducing their books, sharing their own thoughts about writing, revealing their influences, and more! Look for them in the CA Library catalog!
By the Time You Read This, I’ll Be Gone (Murder She Wrote, Book 1) by Stephanie Kuehn — Small town murders. Big time thrills. A suspenseful, modern update of the classic mystery TV series that’s perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, Sadie, and Gossip Girl.
Creature by Shaun Tan — Artist, writer and filmmaker Shaun Tan discusses his new book Creature, a collection of drawings, paintings and reflections on his work over 25 years.
The First Thing About You by Chaz Hayden — Holly Harrar of Discover Lehigh Valley chats with Chaz Hayden on his new book for young adults, The First Thing About You. “When fifteen-year-old Harris moves with his family from California (home of beautiful-but-inaccessible beaches) to New Jersey (home of some much-hyped pizza and bagels), he’s determined to be known as more than just the kid in the powered wheelchair.” Get the Audiobook
Flight 171 by Amy Christine Parker — On this episode Middle Grade Ninja, Amy Christine Parker talks about the Sunday school lessons that terrified and shaped her to write horror stories such as her newest young adult novel, Flight 171. Get the Audiobook
The Getaway by Lamar Giles — Author Lamar Giles introduces his latest novel, the thriller The Getaway. “Jay is living his best life at Karloff Country, one of the world’s most famous resorts. He’s got his family, his crew, and an incredible after-school job at the property’s main theme park. Life isn’t so great for the rest of the world, but when people come here to vacation, it’s to get away from all that.” Get the eBook
How To Excavate A Heart by Jake Maia Arlow — Paolo M. Guerrero interviews Stonewall Honor author Jake Maia Arlow about her new “lesbian Jewish holiday YA rom-com” How To Excavate A Heart. This sapphic Jewish twist on the classic Christmas rom-com is perfect for fans of Kelly Quindlen and Casey McQuiston. Get the eBook | Get the Audiobook