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Paul Semel Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.

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Book Cover for: The Scarlet Circus, Jane Yolen

The Scarlet Circus

Jane Yolen
Paul SemelPaul Semel

Still in the mood for love (and not simply because I'm near you)? Then check out this Q&A with author Jane Yolen about her new collection of romantic #fantasy stories "The Scarlet Circus." https://t.co/WQ8xtFPmCi πŸ“–πŸ¦„πŸ’• . . . . . . . . . . #BookTwitter #ShortStory #ShortStories https://t.co/30vT7jV7LO

Paperback, 2023

$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Dragonfall, L. R. Lam

Dragonfall

L. R. Lam
Paul SemelPaul Semel

In my new interview with author L.R. Lam about her #EpicFantasy / #HighFantasy / #Romantasy novel "Dragonfall," she explains how it's not just about that hot human-on-dragon action. https://t.co/4triEwRjfe πŸ“–πŸ²πŸ’• . . . . . . . . . . . . #BookTwitter #Fantasy #Romance #Books https://t.co/SDFJR2MNzY

Hardcover, 2023

$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Hunt the Stars, Jessie Mihalik

Hunt the Stars

Jessie Mihalik
Paul SemelPaul Semel

With "Hunt The Stars," writer Jessie Mihalik is kicking off a new β€” and dare I say, romantic β€” #SciFi #SpaceOpera trilogy. Or dare she says, since she said it in our new Q&A. https://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-hunt-the-stars-author-jessie-mihalik/ πŸ“–πŸš€πŸ‘½ . . . . . . . . . . . #BookTwitter #booktwt #ScienceFiction @jessiemihalik https://t.co/DOVnPGS0M4

Paperback, 2022

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Bad Eminence, James Greer

Bad Eminence

James Greer
Paul SemelPaul Semel

While James Greer's comic novel "Bad Eminence" isn't the first to blur the lines of reality, it may be the first influenced by the French New Wave. How? For that, you'll need to check out this exclusive Q&A. https://t.co/XYDs3Djf94 πŸ“–πŸ“š . . . . . . . . . . . #BookTwitter #booktwt https://t.co/4dFAqytyWY

Hardcover, 2022

$25.95$12.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Future Artifacts: Stories, Kameron Hurley

Future Artifacts: Stories

Kameron Hurley
Paul SemelPaul Semel

Finished reading Kameron Hurley's "Future Artifacts: Stories" https://t.co/AeG4kt05qr πŸ“–πŸ–‹ As strong and clever as her other #ShortStory collection, and her best novels. #books #reading #SciFi #ScienceFiction #fantasy #ShortStories @KameronHurley #booktwt #BookTwitter https://t.co/wHvAGGK4ev

Paperback, 2022

$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: A Fractured Infinity, Nathan Tavares

A Fractured Infinity

Nathan Tavares
Paul SemelPaul Semel

Started reading Nathan Tavares' "Fractured Infinity." https://t.co/bk1iuKDHXu πŸ“–πŸ“½οΈπŸ‘¬ Really intrigued and captivated by this romantically-driven multiversal #SciFi story. #books #reading #ScienceFiction #SciFiBooks @nathan_tavares @TitanBooks #BookTwitter https://t.co/vqSbcubXC4

Paperback, 2022

$15.95$7.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: King in Black: Avengers, Geoffrey Thorne

King in Black: Avengers

Geoffrey Thorne
Paul SemelPaul Semel

Some like @Marvel's comics, some the movies, and still others the board games. It is for them that I present my Q&A with Carrie Harris, author of the "Marvel: Crisis Protocol" novel, "Shadow Avengers." https://t.co/TzAVgWzBbS πŸ“–πŸ¦ΈπŸ½ . . . . . . #BookTwitter #booktwt #SciFi #Reading https://t.co/WtVt66XoAb

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Book Cover for: Juniper & Thorn, Ava Reid

Juniper & Thorn

Ava Reid
Paul SemelPaul Semel

The Grimm Brothers' fairytale "The Juniper Tree" is considered their darkest story. Which is just one reason why writer Ava Reid decided to put her own spin on it with her #Gothic #horror novel "Juniper & Thorn." For more, check out this Q&A. https://t.co/HI3TtAnAbw πŸ“–πŸŒ³πŸ¦ https://t.co/q92MegYfTX

Paperback, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Station Eleven: A Novel (National Book Award Finalist), Emily St John Mandel

Station Eleven: A Novel (National Book Award Finalist)

Emily St John Mandel
Paul SemelPaul Semel

Finished reading Emily St. John Mandel's "Station Eleven" https://t.co/A9Xvpoknwb πŸ“–πŸ¦  Have mixed feelings about this. Though interesting, some of the coincidences were too coincidental, & there was too much about people before the pandemic, not enough about them during / after. https://t.co/CBXz86y92h

Paperback, 2015

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide to the Chosen Food, Ben Nadler

The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide to the Chosen Food

Ben Nadler
Paul SemelPaul Semel

It's almost time for lunch; do you wanna get a sandwich? Maybe a nice #PastramiOnRye? While we nosh, we can talk about my new interview with writer / artist Ben Nadler about his graphic novel "The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide To The Chosen Food." https://t.co/gcwMqd5bAK πŸ“–πŸ₯ͺ https://t.co/ohEOld7x2R

Hardcover, 2023

$24.95$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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