Fallen Star Stories

Mariella on The Book Show had a very nice chat with the fanstastic Eoin Colfer about the latest and penultimate Artemis Fowl installment... Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex ... in which Artemis develops a unique problem that renders him completely useless when the sunterreaen city of Atlantis comes under attack from vicious robots... he has become nice . (I have to admit, this one was my favourite!) Our favourite hero, Artemis Fowl has been rocking through seven books, now, and Eoin Colfer has stated that the next (eighth) adventure will be his last. Broadcast on Thursday at 7pm on Sky Arts 1 HD, Eoin explains why Artemis Fowl has had such strong appeal among young teenage boys. http://thebookshow.skyarts.co.uk/homepage/873151/eoin_colfer.html

It's here! It's here! The wait is over and the new Artemis Fowl...Artemis Fowl and the Atlantis Complex is in!!!! I picked up a copy (guess where) and it grabbed me page one. Fabulous! Also... the winners of Dubray Books Artemis Fowl crossword competition have been chosen and should be notified by now. Eight lucky winners will momentarily have in their possession a signed hardback! (I'm jealous.) I also have it on good authority that this is Eoin Colfer week, with live streaming today (see earlier blog posts) and appearances by the very busy Mr. Colfer for signings and readings...in Dublin, I hear. At any rate, I'm loving the book....

Great news for all us 'Fowl' fans! The latest Artemis Fowl book (by the incredible Eoin Colfer, of course) will be launched on 20th July. To celebrate, Eoin Colfer is hosting a Virtually Live! even on the day at 2 - 2.45 BST. Registration is now being taken. Just click on to the link for more information. And for even more excitement, Dubray Books is running a competition. Just pop in to one of the eight shops to pick up a competition form, solve the crossword, find the hidden word and return to Dubray Books before 18th July. You'll be in with a chance to win a signed hardback edition of 'Artemis Fowl:The Atlantis Complex' ! (Unfortunately, I can't enter. But don't let that stop you!) http://eoincolfer.com/news/artemis/eoin-colfer-virtually-live/444/