Reflections: On the Magic of Writing
by Diana Wynne Jones
"Diana Wynne Jones was the author of more than thirty critically acclaimed fantasy stories, including the Chrestomanci series and the novels Howl's Moving Castle and Dark Lord of Derkholm." Greenwillow Books, 400 pages, Sep 25.More »
Star Wars: The Crimson Empire Saga
by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley (Author, Editor), Paul Gulacy, P. Craig Russell
"Crimson Empire, the blood-soaked tale of the last surviving member of Emperor Palpatine's Royal Guard, is now complete in one dust-jacketed hardcover edition! From revenge to redemption, the story of Kir Kanos takes him from the deserts of Yinchorr, to the halls of Imperial power, and to the inner circle of the New Republic. Included are encounters with Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, and Leia Organa Solo. An epic tale in one epic tome!" Dark Horse, 504 pages, Sep 25.More »
The Daylight Gate
by Jeanette Winterson
"The animosity and anger betwen the accused and the accusers -- which tore the community apart in the seventeenth century -- is still going strong today. The animosity and anger between the accused and the accusers -- which tore the community apart in the seventeenth century -- is still going strong in the present day. A couple go to Pendle and the woman is caught up in the legend that has haunted the area for centuries." Hammer, 192 pages, Sep 25.More »
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
by Eric Shanower, Skottie Young (Illustrator)
"When an earthquake swallows Dorothy, her kitten Eureka and cousin Zeb, and Zeb's horse Jim, they're captured by the Mangaboos! The Wizard of Oz must save them by winning a magic contest - using only his wits and nine tiny piglets. Then: watch out for the savage Invisible Bears, who devour anyone they catch! Dorothy and her friends race across the Invisible Valley, trying to reach the spiral staircase inside Pyramid Mountain. But halfway up the mountain lives the strange Braided Man! Plus: Dorothy meets her old friends - the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion and more! And Eureka is charged with murder for eating one of the Wizard's piglets! The Wizard of Oz has a secret plan to save Eureka, but can it possibly work? Don't miss this thrilling installment in the critically acclaimed Oz adaptations! COLLECTING: Dorothy & the Wizard in Oz 1-8" Marvel, 184 pages, Sep 26.More »
Mage's Blood
by David Hair
Moontide Quartet 1. "Most of the time the Moontide Bridge lies deep below the sea, but every 12 years the tides sink and the bridge is revealed, its gates open for trade. The Magi are hell-bent on ruling this new world, and for the last two Moontides they have led armies across the bridge on 'crusades' of conquest. Now the third Moontide is almost here and, this time, the people of the East are ready for a fight ...but it is three seemingly ordinary people that will decide the fate of the world." Jo Fletcher Books, 352 pages, Sep 27.More »