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Thursday, April 27, 2017

BANG by Barry Lyga / Spotlight: Author Guest Post


Last week Little Brown released Barry Lyga's newest YA book, Bang. Today I'm thrilled to spotlight Barry, and his newest release. Below you'll find a find facts list from Barry, praise for Bang, as well as a list of a few blogs you can visit to read excerpts from Bang. First, here's a little bit about the book.

ABOUT BANG


By: Barry Lyga
Published by: Little Brown
Released on: April 18th, 2017
Purchase from: Little Brown | Amazon | B&N
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A chunk of old memory, adrift in a pool of blood.

Sebastian Cody did something horrible, something no one--not even Sebastian himself--can forgive. At the age of four, he accidentally shot and killed his infant sister with his father's gun.

Now, ten years later, Sebastian has lived with the guilt and horror for his entire life. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend--Aneesa--to distract him from his darkest thoughts. But even this relationship cannot blunt the pain of his past. Because Sebastian knows exactly how to rectify his childhood crime and sanctify his past. It took a gun to get him into this.

Now he needs a gun to get out.

Unflinching and honest, Bang is the story of one boy and one moment in time that cannot be reclaimed, as true and as relevant as tomorrow's headlines. Readers of This is Where It EndsThe Hate List, and Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock will appreciate this extraordinary novel.


FUN FACTS FROM BARRY LYGA


Here are some "fast facts" about the novel's author, Barry Lyga!*
  • Barry has written across numerous genres, from contemporary fiction, to horror to suspense
  • Barry's books have been --- or will be --- published in more than a dozen languages
  • Barry's latest novel Bang has received starred reviews in a number of publications, including Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Kirkus
  • Bang was recently reviewed in The New York Times!
  • In addition to his novels, Barry has written essays, short stories, and a short film
  • Prior to writing novels, Barry worked in the comic book industry
  • Barry graduated from Yale with a degree in English
Visit Barry online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Tumblr 


PRIASE FOR BANG

''Heartbreaking and brutally compelling.'' --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

''[A] raw exploration of persistent social stigmas, a beautiful study of forgiveness, and an unflinching portrait of a parent's worst nightmare.'' -Publishers Weekly, starred review

''Lyga tackles a number of relevant issues in this heartbreaking novel, including gun control, suicide, and religious and racial prejudice. The pain and anguish Sebastian feels every day are raw and chafing, and the chemistry between Sebastian and Aneesa is tender and realistic.'' -School Library Journal, starred review

''Lyga manages his intensely emotional material well, creating in Sebastian a highly empathetic character....'' -Booklist


Visit these blogs to some excerpts from Bang!


1 comment:

  1. Awesome promo post sweetie :D First time seeing this book; but looks interesting :) Thank you for sharing about it. <3

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