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Paul Semel Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City, George Mann

Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City

George Mann
Paul SemelPaul Semel

Started reading George Mann's "Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest For The Hidden City" https://t.co/hzP8DmAgha πŸ“–πŸš€βš”οΈ Was unimpressed by his earlier #StarWars short story collections, but so far this is way more engaging. #BookTwitter #SciFi #ScienceFiction #SpaceFantasy https://t.co/nKPr6ghgeq

Hardcover, 2022

$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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
Book Cover for: Star Wars: The High Republic: Path of Deceit, Tessa Gratton

Star Wars: The High Republic: Path of Deceit

Tessa Gratton
Paul SemelPaul Semel

Started reading Tessa Gratton & Justina Ireland's "Star Wars: The High Republic: Path Of Deceit." https://t.co/HVqcGRnWCL πŸ“–πŸš€βš”οΈ Pretty interesting so far, especially in how some people in it view The Force (and are using that viewpoint). #BookTwitter #SciFi #ScienceFiction https://t.co/vFVvpizl1t

Hardcover, 2022

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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
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
Book Cover for: Star Wars: The High Republic: Path of Deceit, Tessa Gratton

Star Wars: The High Republic: Path of Deceit

Tessa Gratton
Paul SemelPaul Semel

Finished reading Tessa Gratton's "Star Wars: The High Republic: Quest For Planet X." https://t.co/UmfaoagR4I πŸ“–βš”οΈπŸš€ This was a really fun one. And, I suspect, somewhat consequential to the larger narrative. #BookTwitter #SciFi #ScienceFiction #SpaceFantasy #StarWars https://t.co/DTWLbLP1sK

Hardcover, 2022

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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
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
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