Wolfhound Century by Peter Higgins - Book Trailer

This looks like something a bit different - read the first five chapters @io9. 

Orbit will release Wolfhound Century by Peter Higgins on March 26, 2013.

Wheel of Time: Memory of Light Released Today

Brandon Sanderson wraps up the final chapter of Robert Jordan's Epic Fantasy Series today. TOR created a neat video focusing on its Legacy of inspiration to current fantasy writing.

Also the cover art by master fantasy artist Michael Whelan is now available as print here.

 And there is fantastic post on Whelan's art/design process for the cover here.

Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones - Movie Trailer

Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones Opens August 23, 2013.

Based on the first installment in Cassandra Clare's YA Paranormal Fantasy Book Series.

 Lily Collins as Clary Fray

World War Z Movie Adaptation - First Trailer

Opening June 2013.

Based on Max Brooks' best selling Zombie Apocalypse novel.

The Host Movie Adaptation - Full Trailer & Poster

Opens March 29th, 2013.
Based on Stephenie Meyer's Adult Science Fiction Novel

Beautiful "Life of Pi" Movie Adaptation Trailer

Ang Lee directs the film based on Yann Martel's novel. Opening Nov 21st.

Alice In Zombieland - Gena Showalter - Book Trailer

Looks like it could be a fun twist on Alice in Wonderland. It's out this Tuesday Sept 25th.

First "Beautiful Creatures" Movie Adaptaton Trailer

Based on the first book of Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl's young adult supernatural romance novel series. The film opens in theaters on February 13, 2013

Cloud Atlas Movie Adaptation Trailer

Based on the novel by David Mitchell.

Directed by Tom Tykwer & The Wachowskis 

Opens October 26th

Full Book Trailer for David Brin's EXISTENCE

Release Date June 19th, 2012. more info @davidbrin.com

Christopher Farsnworth's "Red, White, And Blood" Book Trailer. Latest in President's Vampire Series

Trailer for the recently released 3rd installment in Farnsworth's 

Nathaniel Cade, President's Vampire Series

More info and excerpt @www.presidentsvampire.com

David Brin's EXISTENCE Book Trailer Teases An Epic Mystery of Cosmic Proportions

Old School high concept science fiction that ponders the universe's origin, alien artifacts, and other cosmic mysteries is making a big comeback - and not just in Ridley Scott's upcoming film Prometheus but also in a highly anticipated new novel from David Brin.  

Find out the latest on Existence and other Brin projects @http://www.davidbrin.com

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal, by Christopher Moore

I believe I have found my favorite Christopher Moore book. Having read most of his work by now, and finally getting to Lamb, I think I have reached the book I'll read a few times, and always think of as "the one." I’ll still have to check out one or two more, but Lamb is so funny and so wise, so full of love and snark, plus speaks to me so personally that I doubt Moore can outdo this.

It’s a terrific book and definitely one of his best by any standard. Charming, witty, with that natural inner goodness and love of people found in all of his work, Moore’s Joshua is first of all a man in his time -- sort of. History blended with nonsense blended with Biblical fun creates a memorable, very real Jesus in Josh. Goodness shining through humanity is done in a way that I simply have not seen in all those inspirational Jesus books, Moore’s Joshua is a truly human Son of God.

Biff is the ultimate sidekick -- a warrior cynic who truly loves his friend. Moore delights in human relationships and the humor it entails to love and trust one another, in Lamb he creates the true buddy.

If you have never read Christopher Moore before, this is a great start. If you ever wanted to know more about Jesus, and can't handle reading those Bible books...eh not the best start, but a fun one.

Either way if you want to smile aplenty and think a lot, read this book.

At the Queen's Command: The First Book of the Crown Colonies

July the 4th - the perfect day to recommend this fantastic alternate reality tale of the American Revolution by Michael A. Stackpole. The Queen's Command if the first book in what will be the Crown Colonies Series. It's setting is in a world of practical magic, domesticated flightless war dragons, semi-chameleon skinned native people, dark arts as science, and yes even zombies. It's has all the essential elements of the frontier adventure tales of James Fenimore Cooper or Jack London - full of the mixed sense of danger and promise in the discovery of a new land. But additionally there is an underling  layer of political conspiracy and Court intrigue that promises to play out through the continuing book series. Mystria is the name of alternate young Colonial America that finds itself increasingly entangled in the concerns of the battling Old World Empires of Norillia (England) and Tharyingia (France). Captain Owen Strake is capable the young protagonist who lands in the New World ready to do his Royal duty and secure a future back home only to find he may have more in common with the colonists like the Wilderness Scout Nathaniel Woods and Native Prince Kamiskwa who aid him. And while there is obviously a lot of manly action and battle as to be expected for the time period - the female characters involved are well drawn -- portrayed as smart, independent minded and holding power and influence behind the scenes. The main storyline managed to have a satisfying resolution while an interesting character revelation near the end of the book sets the stage for some more of the Court intrigue aspect I mentioned -- and I look forward to next to the next installment. Visit the author's website http://www.michaelastackpole.com for more info.