This is something I’ve always looked out for in the authors I read, and is pretty much an important qualification before I consent to pick up the rest of an author’s work. Ever since I discovered his Abhorsen Trilogy in high school I’ve been in love with his writing, especially because of his world-building. Some, though, I’ve been reading since I was young, and Garth Nix is one of those authors. As for the rest of it, I listen to podcasts like Sword and Laser and The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy for news on what’s coming out, as well as to help me discover new authors whom I might not have heard otherwise. My friends are the ones who are most likely to throw books my way (sometimes literally – and believe me, trying to catch a hefty book like Neal Stephenson’s ReaMdE is no joke), which is great since I trust them to have excellent, excellent taste. I’ve subscribed to various podcasts and a few online reading groups on Goodreads, as well as asking my friends what they’re reading. Ever since I began this whole book-review-blog thing, I’ve tried to keep an ear to the ground when it comes to books.
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