Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Today's book review share from Goodreads: "A great example of a story that you think has been done to death (Arthurian legend), but then along comes Tracy Deonn, who makes it fresh and original, putting new light on the whole body of mythology." My full review here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Cover of Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
Today's book rec: "takes elements of familiar story lines -- a deal with the Devil, aliens living among us, and the all-too-real struggles of a young trans woman -- and combines them into something completely new, jarring, unexpected and beautiful." My full review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
The Message, by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
A non-fiction rec today: Partly about African American identity, partly about American education, partly about Zionism, "In the treatment of the Palestinian people, Coates sees a direct extension of the American system of racial oppression." My full review here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
Cover for Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell.
Today's review from Goodreads: If you haven't checked out this middle grade fantasy yet, you really should! My full review here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Another review for you: This one a YA adventure. Queer buccaneers on a magical adventure, and since one of the comps was Our Flag Means Death, how could I not give it a try? This voyage into the unknown on a ship full of outsiders is a perfect metaphor for found family.
Sharing a few of the many reviews I have posted on Goodreads, in no particular order. First up: The Buffalo Hunter Hunter. "a propulsive horror historical centered around a vampire." Full review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
UK readers! The Court of the Dead will be out in paperback in the UK this June. You can pre-order this purple sprayed edition exclusively at Waterstones.com. Everything you know about the Percy Jackson Universe is about to be turned on its head...
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Oh wow!
New book launch event alert!! Rsvp here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
These Illumicrate special editions of Heroes of Olympus are really beautiful! More info can be found on their UK website: Illumicrate.com
Phew. Just finished the first draft of the third and final new Percy "Senior Year Adventures" book. Still a LONG revision process to go, as always, but nice to have a complete manuscript to work from. Several projects had jumped in front of this, for reasons I'll explain later, but it IS coming.
Rick kneeling with his arms raised, struggling to hold the sky.
On set for PJOTV season three this week. It's become a tradition for visitors to get photos of themselves in Atlas' chamber holding up the sky. I can't show you anything about the set, but Becky made this sticker for your enjoyment. And look, my hair turned gray! Oh, wait...
Nunca he visto un Super Bowl, pero vi el espectáculo del descanso esta mañana y me encantó. ¡Gracias, Bad Bunny!
Percy and Annabeth dancing together.
May we have this dance? A first glimpse of Percy Jackson Season 3, coming this Year! All Season Two Episodes are available now to binge on Disney+ and Hulu.
The Season 2 finale of #PercyJackson and the Olympians premieres this Wednesday on Disney+ and Hulu.
on set in the cave with Grover, Percy and Clarisse.
Out of the Cyclops' cave and into the final battles for the Fleece and for Camp Half-Blood! Catch up on Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians before the finale Wednesday, January 21 on Disney+ and Hulu!
It's been an amazing season so far! If you're a binge-watcher, which I totally get, the whole second season will be available on Disney+ on Jan. 21! www.thewrap.com/media-platfo...
A burning human form on the cover of IT LURKS IN THE NIGHT.
Happy New Year! Looking for a good YA read with thrills and chills? Be sure to check out Sarah Dass' newest, coming out Jan. 27! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2289...
PJOTV 205 memories: Behold, the offending parrot! He enjoyed shrieking at the most inopportune times during the filming of C.C.'s Spa. Also in the animals' tent, a collection of Percy pigs, er. guinea pigs, and a cute cat. As far as I know, none of these used to be human.
PJOTV 204 memories: Some more inside shots of Clarisse's ironclad, with details you might miss just watching the episode. I was on set during the Sea of Monsters scene, the ship rocking, waves crashing, sailors getting tossed around -- all on a sound stage, but still scary!
Rick standing in front of the ironclad on the sound stage.
An interior view of the cannons aboard the ironclad.
Rick and Dior Goodjohn.
PJOTV 203 memories: I got tours of two very different ships and met their captains. First, Clarisse's ironclad. The way the design team constructed a full-sized warship on a sound stage was impressive enough. And then the details they put in the interior to make it feel authentic, WOW.
So many amazing authors and books on this list! It's an honor to be mentioned with them, and I heartily recommend them all! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/b...
Timeline cleanse: please enjoy this panda eating breakfast at the Madrid zoo.
Cookie labeled "lotus."
Nice try, Madrid cafe. Lotus-flavored cookies? I've read this myth . . .
Rick standing next to the Poseidon chariot back set.
Becky standing next to the Ares chariot.
PJOTV 201 and 202 memories: 201, first day of filming, poor Walker doing the 'wake up from a nightmare' scene, falling out of bed over and over again, poor guy. 202: Can we interest you in a used chariot? This Poseidon beauty was only driven once. Or Becky can make you a deal on this Ares model!
Percy Jackson on Fortnite! I can't believe it's real, and it looks amazing. Going live Dec. 9, just in time for season two!
Amazing way to start the day, even if it's a bit disorienting to watch an early producers' cut of PJOTV 301 when 201 is still a week away. This is SO unfair to tease you with, but DAM. Season three is going to rock your world. Fortunately, so will season two starting Dec. 10!
Dude, you have a few guitars there. Respect.
Had a great time at the season two premiere for PJOTV at the Academy Museum in LA. Video gives you a glimpse of the after party set-up just before all the guests arrived. The season drops Dec. 10!
After gathering input from many, Mary Robinette is sharing a great list of works featuring / focusing on people who use wheelchairs. The list starts here, but scroll down for more works and up for the original request (and the replies thereto).
