The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith Unfinished books can come to life as their characters, fulfilling every book nerds dream about favourite books being real... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the first book in a brilliant new fantasy series, books that arent finished by their authors reside in the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, and it is up to the Librarian to track down any restless characters who emerge from those unfinished stories.Many years ago, Claire was named Head Librarian of the Unwritten Wing-- a neutral space in Hell where all the stories unfinished by their authors reside. Her job consists mainly of repairing and organizing books, but also of keeping an eye on restless stories that risk materializing as characters and escaping the library. When a Hero escapes from his book and goes in search of his author, Claire must track and capture him with the help of former muse and current assistant Brevity and nervous demon courier Leto. But what should have been a simple retrieval goes horrifyingly wrong when the terrifyingly angelic Ramiel attacks them, convinced that they hold the Devils Bible. The text of the Devils Bible is a powerful weapon in the power struggle between Heaven and Hell, so it falls to the librarians to find a book with the power to reshape the boundaries between Heaven, Hell....and Earth. Author Biography A. J. Hackwith is (almost) certainly not an ink witch in a hoodie. Shes a queer writer of fantasy and science fiction living in Seattle, and writes sci-fi romance as Ada Harper. She is a graduate of the Viable Paradise writers workshop and her work appears in Uncanny Magazine and assorted anthologies. Summon A.J. at your own peril with an arcane circle of fountain pens and classic RPGs, or you can find her on Twitter and other dark corners of the Internet. Review "Its like The Good Place meets Law & Order: Bibliophile Crime Unit. Highly recommended. This book is so much fun, and you should be reading it. Trust me. Stories about story are some of my favorite kinds. This book definitely makes the list. I am so glad I read this."—Seanan McGuire, author of In an Absent Dream "Clever, charming, full of intricate worldbuilding and delightful characters, The Library of the Unwritten is the first book in your new favorite series."—Christina Henry, author of The Girl in Red "The Library of the Unwritten is a tiered dark chocolate cake of a book. The read is rich and robust, the prose has layers upon layers, and the characters melt like ganache upon the tongue."—Meg Elison, Philip K. Dick Award Winner "A delightful romp through heaven, hell, and everything in between which reveals itself in layers."—Caitlin Starling, author of The Luminous Dead "A muse, an undead librarian, a demon, and a ghost walk into Valhalla... what follows is a delightful and poignant fantasy adventure that delivers a metric ton of found family feels, and reminds us that the hardest stories to face can be the ones we tell about ourselves." –New York Times bestselling author Kit Rocha "Hackwith has artfully penned a love letter to books and readers alike and filled it with lush, gorgeous prose, delightfully real characters, a nonstop, twisty, and heart-wrenching plot, and an explosive ending that gave me chills."-- K. A. Doore, author of The Perfect Assassin "A wry, high-flying, heartfelt fantasy, told with sublime prose and sheer joy even at its darkest moments (and there are many). I want this entire series on my shelf yesterday."—Tyler Hayes, author of The Imaginary Corpse "The only book Ive ever read that made the writing process look like fun. A delight for readers and writers alike!"—Hugo Award Finalist Elsa Sjunneson-Henry "Elaborate worldbuilding, poignant and smart characters, and a layered plot...An ode to books, writing, and found families."—Library Journal (starred review)"Hackwith writes a fast-paced, suspenseful story set in an intriguing world where storytellers can duel with words and souls are not what they seem."—Booklist"Wow! A.J. Hackwith puts a whole new spin on libraries and librarians in The Library of the Unwritten! The imaginative plotline coupled with lots of phenomenal action and a solid dose of humor keep the reader engaged even as we wonder what twisted turn of events will happen next."--Fresh Fiction Review Quote "Its like The Good Place meets Law & Order: Bibliophile Crime Unit . Highly recommended. This book is so much fun, and you should be reading it. Trust me. Stories about story are some of my favorite kinds. This book definitely makes the list. I am so glad I read this."--Seanan McGuire, author of In an Absent Dream "Clever, charming, full of intricate worldbuilding and delightful characters, The Library of the Unwritten is the first book in your new favorite series."--Christina Henry, author of The Girl in Red "The Library of the Unwritten is a tiered dark chocolate cake of a book. The read is rich and robust, the prose has layers upon layers, and the characters melt like ganache upon the tongue."--Meg Elison, Philip K. Dick Award Winner "A delightful romp through heaven, hell, and everything in between which reveals itself in layers."--Caitlin Starling, author of The Luminous Dead "A muse, an undead librarian, a demon, and a ghost walk into Valhalla... what follows is a delightful and poignant fantasy adventure that delivers a metric ton of found family feels, and reminds us that the hardest stories to face can be the ones we tell about ourselves." - New York Times bestselling author Kit Rocha "Hackwith has artfully penned a love letter to books and readers alike and filled it with lush, gorgeous prose, delightfully real characters, a nonstop, twisty, and heart-wrenching plot, and an explosive ending that gave me chills."-- K. A. Doore, author of The Perfect Assassin "A wry, high-flying, heartfelt fantasy, told with sublime prose and sheer joy even at its darkest moments (and there are many). I want this entire series on my shelf yesterday."--Tyler Hayes, author of The Imaginary Corpse "The only book Ive ever read that made the writing process look like fun. A delight for readers and writers alike!"--Hugo Award Finalist Elsa Sjunneson-Henry "Elaborate worldbuilding, poignant and smart characters, and a layered plot...An ode to books, writing, and found families." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Hackwith writes a fast-paced, suspenseful story set in an intriguing world where storytellers can duel with words and souls are not what they seem."-- Booklist Excerpt from Book 9781984806376 excerpt Hackwith / THE LIBRARY OF THE UNWRITTEN 1 CLAIRE Stories want to change, and it is a librarians job to preserve them; thats the natural order of things. The Unwritten Wing of the Library, for all its infinite magic and mystery, is in some ways a futile project. No story, written or unwritten, is static. Left abandoned too long and given the right stimulation, a book goes wrong in the head. It is a storys natural ambition to wake up and start telling itself to the world. This, of course, is a buggered pain in the arse. Librarian Fleur Michel, 1782 CE, Unwritten Wing, Librarians Log entry, Personal Ephemera and Errata Books ran when they grew restless, when they grew unruly, or when they grew real. Regardless of the reason, when books ran, it was a librarians duty to catch them. The twisty annex of Assyrian romances, full of jagged words and shadowed hearts broken on unforgiving clay tablets, had a tendency to turn around even experienced curators. The librarian, Claire, cornered the book there. The book had chosen to take form as the character of a pale, coltish girl, and her breathing was nearly as ragged as Claires was from the run. Claire forced her shaking hands still as she approached. The book was young, and so was its character, back pressed into the bookcase, dandelion- Description for Sales People An #ownvoices book-the author is a queer woman who suffers from anxiety disorders, like some of the characters. Debut inspired by authors masters degree exploring the relationship between books and technology. Has been described as The Good Place meets Law & Order Bibliophile Crime Unit. Books about books are always a hit with readers- think books by Genevieve Cogman, Jasper Fforde, and Cornelia Funke. Excellent book for both booklovers and casual readers alike with a gripping story-within-story mechanic. Details ISBN1984806378 Author A.J. Hackwith Pages 336 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1984806378 ISBN-13 9781984806376 Format Paperback DEWEY 813.6 Series A Novel from Hells Library Language English Series Number 1 Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2019-10-01 AU Release Date 2019-10-01 NZ Release Date 2019-10-01 US Release Date 2019-10-01 UK Release Date 2019-10-01 Audience General Place of Publication New York Publisher Penguin Adult Imprint Pamela Dorman Books We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125856921;

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