These are "archived" releases from the months of Apri through June, 2007. For current releases in speculative fiction, visit the newsletter. Or browse my collection of all-time favorites in fantasy, science fiction, and literature.

Released June 12!!! R.A. Salvatore's Drizzt, the indomitable dark elf hero, is one of the most beloved characters ever to grace the pages of fantasy fiction. The Silent Blade, book eleven in the wildly popular series, appears this month in a hardcover reissue volume, featuring a Todd Lockwood cover and an introduction by best-selling author Philip Athans--Salvatore's editor since the first release of this book in 1998.

The Silent Blade (Deluxe Reissue Volume)

Released June 14!!! The long-awaited fifth volume in the Kushiel's Legacy series by Jacqueline Carey will hit the shelves this month. Jacqueline Carey is one of my favorite fantasy authors, and this series has been selling like hotcakes since the debut of Kushiel's Dart. These hardcover first editions don't stay around forever. Preorder yours today!

Kushiel's Justice (Book Five of Kushiel's Legacy)

Released June 26!!! Okay, I admit it. I know very little about this volume as of yet. I've chosen it for this list because it has received great reviews in advance of its release, and the author won the Philip K. Dick award in 2003. I found myself intrigued by the themes of the book, and I intend to buy a copy of my own as soon as it comes out. Look for a review later this month...

Thirteen

Released May 1st!!! Goblin Hero. This is the second goblin adventure book by Jim C. Hines. Follow the riotously funny adventures of Jig the Goblin as he does what goblins do best: saving his own skin and avoiding danger whenever possible. If you've read Goblin Quest, you won't want to miss this latest installment in the saga of the mighty Jig. If you missed the first one, you can read a sample chapter here.

Goblin Quest and Goblin Hero, both available on Amazon.

Released May 1st!!! Wizards: Magical Tales from the Masters of Modern Fantasy. Edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois, this brand new anthology--dedicated to tales of the wizardly arts--promises to be an outstanding collection. The contributors list includes Neil Gaiman, Garth Nix, Eoin Colfer, Peter Beagle, Patricia A. McKillip, and Orson Scott Card, among others.

Wizards: Magical Tales From the Masters of Modern Fantasy

Published in April!!! Just in time for Mother's Day! If you're already a fan of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith, you'll be thrilled to know that the newest book in the set is now available! If you haven't yet discovered this fabulous series, you're missing out on one heck of a good read. View them all in the literature section!

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency 8)