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Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd Released: August 1, 2009Pages: US Hardcover: 409 Contributing Authors: M.T. Anderson, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, John Green, Tracy Lynn, Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Barry Lyga, Wendy Mass, Garth Nix, Scott Westerfield, Lisa Yee, and Sara Zarr. Edited by Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci. Summary from Amazon.com:: Acclaimed authors Holly Black (Ironside)and Cecil Castellucci (Boy Proof) have united in geekdom to edit short stories from some of the best selling and most promising geeks in young adult literature: M.T. Anderson, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, John Green, Tracy Lynn, Cynthia and Greg Leitich Smith, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Barry Lyga, Wendy Mass, Garth Nix, Scott Westerfield, Lisa Yee, and Sara Zarr. With illustrated interstitials from comic book artists Hope Larson and Bryan Lee O'Malley, Geektastic covers all things geeky, from Klingons and Jedi Knights to fan fiction, theater geeks, and cosplayers. Whether you're a former, current, or future geek, or if you just want to get in touch with your inner geek, Geektastic will help you get your geek on! The Eternal Kiss Released: July 28, 2009Pages: US Paperback: 416 Contributing Authors: Holly Black, Libba Bray, Melissa De La Cruz, Cassandra Clare, Rachel Caine, Nancy Holder & Debbie Viguie, Cecil Castellucci, Kelley Armstrong, Maria V. Snyder, Sarah Rees Brennan, Lili St. Crow, Karen Mahoney, and Dina James. Edited by Trisha Telep. Summary from Amazon.com: There’s an allure to vampire tales that have seduced readers for generations. From Bram Stoker to Stephanie Meyer and beyond, vampire stories are here to stay. For those fresh-blooded fans of paranormal romance or for those whose hunt and hunger never dies, these stories have what readers want! Vacations from Hell Released: May 26, 2009Pages: US Paperback: 288 Contributing Authors: Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Mlynowski Summary from Amazon.com: Life's a beach . . . and then you're undead? In this must-have collection, five of today's hottest writers—Libba Bray (A Great and Terrible Beauty), Cassandra Clare (City of Bones), Claudia Gray (Evernight), Maureen Johnson (13 Little Blue Envelopes), and Sarah Mlynowski (Bras & Broomsticks)—tell supernatural tales of vacations gone awry. Lost luggage is only mildly unpleasant compared to bunking with a witch who holds a grudge. And a sunburn might be embarrassing and painful, but it doesn't last as long as a curse. Of course, even in the most hellish of situations, love can thrive. . . . From light and funny to dark and creepy, these stories have something for everyone. You definitely won't want to leave this collection at home! Snippet Review from TeenReads.com: Vacations from Hell is a win-win. Popular authors with dark and twisting fantasy stories have produced a collection that benefits College Summit, a nonprofit organization that helps students, especially from low-income areas, go to college. This is the latest in a series of anthologies, which include Prom Nights from Hell and Love Is Hell, to support that cause. --Amy Alessio A New Dawn Released: June 2008 | October 20, 2009 Pages: US Paperback: 192 Contributing Authors: Robin Brande, Rachel Caine, Cassandra Clare, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Linda Gerber, Cara Lockwood, Megan McCafferty, K. A. Nuzum, James Owen, Janette Rallison, Ellen Steiber, and Anne Usru. Edited by Ellen Hopkins. Summary from Teen Libris: Your Favorite Authors on Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga: Completely Unauthorized. Is Edward a romantic or a (really hot) sociopath? How is the Twilight series just like one of Shakespeare's tragedies? Who would you rather date: the guy who thirsts for your blood, or the guy who drinks out of the toilet? You can't read Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series without wanting more--more romance, more suspense, just more of Bella, Edward, Jacob, and the rest of Forks, Washington. You aren't alone. Join some of your favorite writers as they look at the series with fresh eyes, and fall in love with Bella and Edward, and their world, all over again. Summary from Amazon.com: Edited by bestselling author Ellen Hopkins, A New Dawn is packed with the same debates readers engage in with friends: Should Bella have chosen Edward or Jacob? How much control do Meyer's vampires and werewolves really have over their own lives? The collection also goes further: Is Edward a romantic or a (really hot) sociopath? How do the Quileute werewolves compare to other Native American wolf myths? What does the Twilight series have in common with Shakespeare? With contributions from Megan McCafferty, Cassandra Clare, Rachel Caine and many more, A New Dawn answers these questions and more for a teen (and adult!) audience hungry for clever, view-changing commentary on their favorite series. Magic in the Mirrorstone Released: February 12, 2008Pages: US Hardcover: 308 Contributing Authors: Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Cecil Castellucci, Nina Kiriki Hoffma, Eugie Foster, Gregory Frost, and more! Edited by Steve Berman. Summary from Amazon.com: In this anthology for teen readers, fifteen best-selling and acclaimed authors--including Holly Black, Cecil Castellucci, Cassandra Clare, Eugie Foster, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, and Gregory Frost--weave all-new stories filled with magic. Comic and dark, epic and entertaining, these stories will introduce readers to the new voices of Mirrorstone beside the treasured favorites of Young Adult fantasy. Review from Booklist: The 15 contributors to this fantasy collection—among them, many well-known YA fantasists, including Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, author of the Mortal Instruments series. Others have primarily published for adult audiences, but despite their varied backgrounds, the storytellers consistently address themes teens will relate to—family, friendship, relationships, bullies. In Nini Kiriki Hoffman’s Jewel of Abandon, Ariel inherits a magic ring that allows her to spy on others, but when she discovers that the ring will hurt her, she gives it to a school enemy. Sean Manseau and Clare both contribute tales in which bullies meet an even more horrible fate (being eaten by a lake monster or sucked into a hell dimension, respectively). While most of the tales emphasize contemporary, urban fantasy, some take different tacks, as does Ann Zeddies’ lyrical Ten Thousand Waves, which weaves in Korean folklore. Ranging from funny to disquieting to bittersweet, the stories in this solid collection will appeal to most genre fans, including many adults. Grades 8-11. --Krista Hutley  |