Order of James Frey Books
James Frey is an American author of YA sci-fi/fantasy and general fiction. He writes under the collaborative pseudonym of Pittacus Lore alongside Jobie Hughes, writing the Lorien Legacies series together. Frey struggled with addictions, which became a basis of his memoirs A Million Little Lies: Exposing James Frey’s Fiction Addiction. The memoirs made waves when it was discovered that many of the details were fabricated or embellished, such as injuries and jailtime. During the controversy, Oprah Winfrey confronted him on her show. (more…)
Order of Victoria Trumbull Books
Victoria Trumbull is the protagonist in a series of cozy mysteries by American novelist Cynthia Riggs. Victoria is a 92 year-old who thinks that she’s still 20. She has an eye for detail and a razor-sharp mind. The series is set on Martha’s Vineyard and is also known as the Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries. She doesn’t the aches and pains of old age stop her from solving a case. Riggs based the character on her mother, Dionis Coffin Riggs, who lived to be 98 years old. (more…)
Order of Cynthia Riggs Books
Cynthia Riggs is an American author of cozy mystery novels. She has written for the National Geographic Institute and Smithsonian – at one point spending two months in Antartica. She has also worked in PR for the American Petroleum Institute, operated boat charters, ran the Chesapeake Bay Ferry Boat Company and worked as a rigger at Martha’s Vineyard Shipyard. Her novels are mysteries featuring her Victoria Trumbull character, set on Martha’s Vineyard. (more…)
Order of Kushiel’s Legacy Books
Kushiel’s Legacy is a series of fantasy novels by American novelist Jacqueline Carey. The series is set in Terre d’Ange, where the people follow a demi-god named Elua. Terra d’Ange is based on France. The series also includes locations based on other countries in Europe. The books start out following Phedre no Delaunay, a courtesan’s flawed and unwanted daughter who is sold into indenture. Publisher’s Weekly said of the series, “Carey’s triumph as a writer lies in her ability to turn these stock-nearly stereotyped-components into an engaging, fascinating novel.” (more…)
Order of Jacqueline Carey Books
Jacqueline Carey is an American author of fantasy novels. Her major series is the Kushiel’s Legacy historical fantasy series. Jacqueline got her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and English lit in 1986 and then spent six months working in a London bookstore. Upon returning back to the States, she started her writing career. (more…)
Order of Sarah Booth Delaney Books
Sarah Booth Delaney is the protagonist in a series of cozy mystery novels by American novelist Carolyn Haines. Sarah is a single thirty-something who works as a private investigator in Zinnia, Mississippi. Meanwhile, she also juggles an acting career, handsome men and a bossy antebellum ghost. (more…)
Order of Fear Familiar Books
Fear Familiar is a series of romance/mystery novels by American author Caroline Burnes (Carolyn Haines), published by the Harlequin Intrigue imprint. The series features a crime-solving cat named Familiar and a couple who he helps to solve the various mysteries. The books are told in part from the cat’s point of view. (more…)
Order of Carolyn Haines Books
Carolyn Haines is an American author of mystery and romance novels who also writes under the pen name Caroline Burnes. She is the daughter of two journalists and would later work as a journalist herself for over ten years. Her novels are often set in the Mississippi Delta. Carolyn’s main series are Fear Familiar and Sarah Booth Delaney. Carolyn has won the Richard Wright Award for Literary Excellence in 2009 and the Harper Lee Award for Alabama’s Distinguished Writer of 2010. She is an animal activist who works to educate the public on spaying and neutering their animals. (more…)
Order of F. Scott Fitzgerald Books
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American author during the Lost Generation. He coined the phrase “The Jazz Age,” which he epitomized. He is best known for his novel The Great Gatsby, which has been adapted into films in 1926, 1949, 1974, 2000 and 2013. His style was very lyrical, with a perfect ear for language. Fitzgerald died suddenly in 1940 when he was 44 years old. (more…)
Order of Horus Heresy Books
The Horus Heresy is a multi-author series of science fiction novels, set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe – 10,000 years prior to when the game takes place. The authors who have contributed to the series include Dan Abnett, Ben Counter, Aaron Dembski-Bowden, Matt Farrer, John French, Nick Kyme, Mike Lee, Graham McNeill, Anthony Reynolds, Rob Sanders, Mitchell Scanlon, James Swallow, Gav Thorpe and Chris Wraight. (more…)