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Every so often, cosmic alignments happen...

This coming Saturday, May 4, is Star Wars Day AND Free Comic Book Day.

In celebration of his dual nerd occurrence, I will spend the next week discussing books, comics, and features related to both!

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marshmyers · 1 day

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A skeptic and a supernatural being make a crossroads deal to achieve their own ends only to get more than they bargained for in this lively young adult romantic adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of Spell Bound and So This Is Ever After.

Seventeen-year-old Ellery is a non-believer in a region where people swear the supernatural is real. Sure, they've been stuck in a five-year winter, but there's got to be a scientific explanation. If goddesses were real, they wouldn't abandon their charges like this, leaving farmers like Ellery's family to scrape by.

Knox is a familiar from the Other World, a magical assistant sent to help humans who have made crossroads bargains. But it's been years since he heard from his queen, and Knox is nervous about what he might find once he returns home. When the crossroads demons come to collect Knox, he panics and runs. A chance encounter down an alley finds Ellery coming to Knox's rescue, successfully fending off his would-be abductors. Ellery can't quite believe what they've seen. And they definitely don't believe this unnervingly attractive guy's nonsense about his paranormal origins. But Knox needs to make a deal with a human who can tether him to this realm, and Ellery needs to figure out how to stop this winter to help their family. Once their bargain is struck, there's no backing out, and the growing connection between the two might change everything.

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marshmyers · 3 days

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marshmyers · 7 days

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Happy World Book Day! If you're a book lover like me, please consider supporting independent booksellers and authors against mega-corporations who undersell books and drive out smaller businesses.

Supporting the voices of indie authors—voices without the influence of large publishers who are driven by profit rather than creativity and free speech—is also a way to show your support for the written word today and every day!

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Laughing Boy Books contains book lists I have curated to reflect my interests in reading, emphasizing young adult and miscellaneous nerd fandoms. Many of these lists will contain additional links to articles and related information available through my website, marshmyers.com, so I encourage you to browse and explore.

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marshmyers · 8 days

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The Velkwood Vicinity was the topic of occult theorists, tabloid one-hour documentaries, and even some pseudo-scientific investigations as the block of homes disappeared behind a near-impenetrable veil that only three survivors could enter — and only one has in the past twenty years, until now.

Talitha Velkwood has avoided anything to do with the tragedy that took her mother and eight-year-old sister, drifting from one job to another, never settling anywhere or with anyone, feeling as trapped by her past as if she was still there in the small town she so desperately wanted to escape from. When a new researcher tracks her down and offers to pay her to come back to enter the vicinity, Talitha claims she's just doing it for the money. Of all the crackpot theories over the years, no one has discovered what happened the night Talitha, her estranged, former best friend Brett, and Grace, escaped their homes twenty years ago. Will she finally get the answers she's been looking for all these years, or is this just another dead end?

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marshmyers · 9 days

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Things are disappearing mysteriously from Will Shakespeare's acting company, and it looks like an inside job. Everyone's eyes are on Widge, the orphan boy turned actor, and former thief. Widge knows better than anyone that Shakespeare's plays must be protected at all costs. To prove his innocence and clear his name, Widge must learn a new role: spy. But can he dig through the suspects and skulduggery and catch the true culprit?

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marshmyers · 10 days

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Godzilla returns, and the world will never be the same!

Giant monsters are appearing across the globe and leaving complete devastation in their wake. But who—or what—might be behind their attacks? Commander Steven Woods and his Counter-Kaiju Reaction forces must hold the monsters at bay, while young Lucy Casprell and her scientific research group, the Kaiju Watchers, attempt to find the truth behind the invasions.

This collection collects the first 12 issues of the series.

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marshmyers · 12 days

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The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an "emotional roller coaster" (School Library Journal, starred review) sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi.

In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence.

Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can't go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, dreamy, witty Dante, who can get on Ari's nerves and fill him with desire all at once.

The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn't understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he'll have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.

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marshmyers · 13 days

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I ran a quick poll earlier this month to see what my followers read. Here are the results with fantasy books being the clear favorite. As Laughing Boy Books continues to grow and evolve, these polls and other forms of feedback will help determine what titles and genres I feature more heavily. Many thanks to everyone who participated in the poll... and for your continued support of Laughing Boy Books.

Visit my storefront on Bookshop.org

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marshmyers · 14 days

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"If Mooncakes were a spell, it would be a housewarming charm that settles with care into the softest parts of a home and makes the houseplants grow. I wish I could live inside this book." -- New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston

A story of love and demons, family and witchcraft, now in a deluxe collector's edition! Nova Huang knows more about magic than your average teen witch. She works at her grandmothers' bookshop, where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any supernatural occurrences in their New England town. One fateful night, she follows reports of a white wolf into the woods, and she comes across the unexpected: her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods. As a genderqueer werewolf, Tam has been wandering from place to place for years, unable to call any townhome. Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help. Their latent feelings are rekindled against the backdrop of witchcraft, untested magic, occult rituals, and family ties both new and old in this enchanting tale of self-discovery.

2019 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist

2019 Cybils Award Finalist

2020 Hugo Award Nominee

A 2020 ALA Rainbow Top Ten Book

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marshmyers · 15 days

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I love Free Little Libraries. I love the concept of sharing books with strangers to encourage reading. But it's also a bit of a thrill when you stumble across one of our own titles in them!

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marshmyers · 16 days

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From 23-year-old Sámi debut novelist and reindeer owner Moa Backe Åstot, Fire From the Sky is a queer coming-of-age story about heritage, family ties and age-old commitments to the past.

Ánte's life has been steeped in Sámi tradition. It is indisputable to him that he, an only child, will keep working with the reindeer. But there is something else too, something tugging at him. His feelings for his best friend, Erik, have changed and grown into something bigger. Ánte is so aware of Erik and his body in relation to his own; everything he does matters so much. What would people say if they knew? And how does Erik feel? And Erik's voice was just the push of a button away. Ánte couldn't answer, could he? But how could he ignore it?

Fire From the Sky will warm your heart as Ánte experiences the magical, soul-combusting feeling of first love.

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marshmyers · 17 days

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It is June 1981 and Quinton Wyatt has just graduated from high school. In three months’ time, he’ll start a new adventure at an out-of-state university. That doesn’t give him much time to pack, to finalize his roommate situation, and to deal with two loves — one urging him to go, the other begging him to stay.

This third and final book in the Quinton’s Curious Mind series will be released in Fall 2024.

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marshmyers · 18 days

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AN EXCELLENT TOOL FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE! Dot-Dot-Dot Journals help you explore your creativity through words and images. Each journal features a provocative character image and backstory on the covers. Inside, guided exercises help you extend the character’s story — or create your own!

EXTEND THE STORY OR CREATE YOUR OWN: You fill in the pages with your words and artwork. There are no rules, but there are many tips and exercises to make you a better writer, whether for a fiction book, a comic book, or a graphic novel! This is the perfect gift for the creative writer, comic book artist, graphic novel, and manga enthusiast!

THE PERFECT SIZE: The handy 6 X 9 inch (152 mm X 229 mm), softcover, 120 white paper pages format means a Dot-Dot-Dot journal is small and lightweight enough to easily carry in a backpack, shoulder bag, purse, laptop bag, etc.

COLLECTABLE: Because each Dot-Dot-Dot journal has a different character cover and backstory, they are great for collecting and sorting your subject matter.

GUIDED, LINED, AND BLANK VERSIONS ARE AVAILABLE. Please refer to individual product descriptions for details.

Only $8.00 each on Amazon.

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marshmyers · 19 days

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Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro.

Percy Jackson fans, rejoice! Nico and Will have a book of their own! As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo has been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister to being outed against his will to losing his friend Jason during the trials of Apollo. But there is a ray of sunshine in his life--literally: his boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo. Together, the two demigods can overcome any obstacle or foe. At least, that's been the case so far...

Now Nico is plagued by a voice calling out to him from Tartarus, the lowest part of the Underworld. He thinks he knows who it is: a reformed Titan named Bob whom Percy and Annabeth had to leave behind when they escaped Hades's realm. Nico's dreams and Rachel Dare's latest prophecy leave little doubt in Nico's mind that Bob is in some kind of trouble. Nico has to go on this quest, whether Mr. D and Chiron like it or not. And, of course, Will insists on coming with. But can a being made of light survive in the darkest part of the world? and what does the prophecy mean that Nico will have to "leave something of equal value behind?"

Nico will have to face internal and external demons, as his relationship with Will is tested to the core in this standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters in the Percy Jackson saga.

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Complete your Nico di Angelo collection with these series by Rick Riordan in amazing boxed sets:

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

The Heroes of Olympus

The Trials of Apollo

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marshmyers · 20 days

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The DC Universe is about to get shaken up when the Legion of Doom unlocks a portal to another dimension, unleashing the fiercest Monsters in the Multiverse.

Godzilla, the King of the Monsters has emerged from the deep seas of Metropolis, interrupting Superman's proposal to Lois Lane. King Kong is taking on the world's greatest heroes on his home turf, Skull Island. Can the Justice League send these creatures back to their own dimension before it's too late?

How do you destroy the Justice League? The question has plagued Lex Luthor and his Legion of Doom since the two titanic groups first came to blows. When confronted with the colossal entities of Skull Island, Lex believes he's found the answer to their eternal question.

It's Superman vs. Godzilla, Wonder Woman vs. Behemoth, Green Lantern vs. Scylla, Batman vs. Camazotz, and Supergirl vs. Kong in this all-out battle for the fate of the DC Universe.

Can Superman stand up to the power of Godzilla? Can Lex Luthor harness the primal forces of Skull Island? It's time to find out the answers to these questions and more! Acclaimed writer Brian Buccellato (Injustice) and bestselling artist Christian Duce (Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point) bring the cataclysmic crossover event of the year as the DC Universe clashes with Legendary's MonsterVerse.

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This title ships on June 25, 2024.

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marshmyers · 21 days

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Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult.

After taking down a corrupt margrave, breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous junior prefect Emeric Conrad, Vanja had one great mystery left: her long-lost birth family . . . and whether they would welcome a thief. But in her search for an honest trade, she hit trouble and invented a god, the Scarlet Maiden, to scam her way out.

Now that lie is growing out of control--especially when Emeric arrives to investigate and the Scarlet Maiden manifests to claim him as a virgin sacrifice. For his final test to become a prefect, Emeric must determine if Vanja is guilty of serious fraud or if the Scarlet Maiden--and her claim to him--is genuine.

Meanwhile, Vanja is chasing an alternative sacrifice that could be their way out. The hunt leads her not only into the lairs of monsters and the paths of gods, but also the ties of her past. And with what should be the simplest way to save Emeric hanging over their heads, he and Vanja must face a more dangerous question: Is there a future for a thief and a prefect, and at what price?

From the indie bestselling author Margaret Owen comes the thrilling next installment in the Little Thieves trilogy with all new interior illustrations from the author.

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