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Author David Liss to sign and discuss “The Twelfth Enchantment”

San Antonio author David Liss will appear Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m. at the San Pedro Ave. Barnes & Noble to discuss and sign copies of his new supernatural novel, The Twelfth Enchantment.

The book, Liss’s first full-length foray into speculative fiction, hit the shelves earlier this week. Although Liss has penned a number [Read it all...]

Riordan's 'The Throne of Fire' Hits Stores TuesdayRiordan’s ‘The Throne of Fire’ Hits Stores Tuesday

'The Throne of Fire' by Rick Riordan

The much anticipated second installment of Rick Riordan’s Kane Chronicles is due to hit stores tomorrow and local book sellers are gearing up for the crowds of fans looking for the book. The Throne of Fire is the followup to The Red Pyramid which follows the adventures [Read it all...]

What We're Reading: May 2010What We’re Reading: May 2010

While all of us at Missions Unknown like different aspects of SF, one thing we all agree on is that we love to read. Thomas Jefferson famously said, ”I cannot live without books.” While we may not be as extreme as our favorite founding father, books are an integral part of our psyche. That said, here [Read it all...]

Uncover Rick Riordan's Red Pyramid TodayUncover Rick Riordan’s Red Pyramid Today

The wait is over for fans of San Antonio author Rick Riordan, his follow-up to the wildly popular Percy Jackson series is out today! The Red Pyramid is the first book in the Kane Chronicles from Disney Hyperion. As you might expect, this release comes with a big marketing push, including a full Disney-hosted web [Read it all...]

MySA.com: Riordan Awakens Old Egyptian GodsMySA.com: Riordan Awakens Old Egyptian Gods

Ahead of the release of the first book in his new series, Steve Bennett at the San Antonio Express-news ran an interview with Rick Riordan Sunday. This series, the follow-up to his wildly popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians books, has an Egyptian theme and is aimed at readers from 9 to 12 years old. [Read it all...]