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Welcome!
Sifting through so many books to find that next great read can be overwhelming, so Coloring Books aims to keep it simple. Four very different books and a few updates–that's it. These bi-weekly emails will always give you a short list of stories with diverse characters or authors to watch out for. And I want to hear from you; if you have suggestions don't be afraid to shoot me an email: info@coloringbooksinfo.com. Happy Reading. – E
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Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage
by Haruki Murakami
Genre: Fiction/Japan
Now in paperback, this novel chronicles the story of Tsukuru Tazaki who becomes "colorless" after his group of high school buddies ostracize him from their group. It isn't until later, after many years dealing with loneliness and depression, that Tsukura's girlfriend convinces him to confront his past and find out the reason behind his friends' betrayal. READ AN EXCERPT>>
  
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The Book of Phoenix
by Nnedi Okorafor
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Part of a genetic experiment of Tower 7, Phoenix is an "accelerated woman" who possesses abilities far beyond the normal person. She is content reading, exercising and falling in love with Saeed, another accelerated human, until Saeed takes his own life after seeing something terrifying. Determined to find the truth, Phoenix realizes her home is actually a prison and plots her escape.
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The Jumbies
by Tracey Baptiste
Genre: Fantasy/Caribbean (ages 8-12)
As a tradition, Corinne's island pays respect to the dead during All Hallow's Eve, when they believe spirits and "jumbies" can seek out the living--but when jumbies seek out someone they seek revenge. When Corinne runs into one in the woods, she refuses to admit she saw what she saw until a beautiful stranger shows up at her door and begins to bewitch her father. Based on a classic Haitain folklore, The Jumbies is a quick and entertaining read. PREVIEW 9 CHAPTERS FOR FREE>>
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The Isle of the Lost
by Melissa De La Cruz
Genre: Fantasy/YA (ages 9-12)
Years ago, every fairy tale villain was exiled and sent to the Isle of the Lost, an island surrounded by a magical force field to keep the bad guys in. They soon find their key to escaping is by finding a dragon eye hidden deep in the island, however they need the help. Now it's up to the kids of Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, Jafar and The Evil Queen (Snow White) to decide if they want to help their villain parents escape...or be on the good side for once. This book is also a prequel to upcoming Disney channel movie, The Descendents.
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Book giveaway
Enter to win>> an advanced reader's copy of bestselling author Juan Gomez-Jurado's new thriller, Point of Balance.
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