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Welcome to Mysterious Galaxy -- books of Martians, Murder, Magic and Mayhem (with occasional Masks, Matchmaking, and Munchkins). We are physically a specialty genre store in Southern California with a focus on SF, Fantasy, Mystery, Suspense, and Horror. Here on the web we offer a whole world of book choices, some physically on our shelves, some immediately available for your ebook reader, and many more available for special order!
Being a part of your literary community means offering more than just great books. Mysterious Galaxy is committed to regular in-store events with authors, book discussion groups, and other special events and celebrations.
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 10:00am
Mysterious Galaxy is proud to be partnering with Adventures by the Book for an exciting off-site event with author Jennifer Niven. For reservations and information, please visit their website.
If you cannot make the event, but would like a signed copy, contact the San Diego store, at (858) 268-4747.
Location and time TBA. Details to follow.
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 7:30pm
Author Patti Minyard introduces readers to the concept of The Beloved in her debut fantasy novel. Cancer treatment physicist Gabriel Walker works hard to help patients in need; he and his wife are expecting their first child, when a robber’s bullet kills Gabriel. As he departs the life he has known, he is called upon to serve as one of The Beloved, good men who serve to challenge and remove demons from the Earth, a tradition that began in the 16th century. The Beloved not only follows Gabriel in his new role, but also his wife and family as they struggle to deal with his loss, and the parallel tale of Michel, the first called.
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 11:32am
Please join bestselling authors Meg Cabot, Gail
Carriger, M.G. Lord and 40 other fabulous romance authors for the exciting
inaugural Passion & Prose conference, a one-day event for romance
readers and the writers who love them.
Your $65 ticket includes a special lunch presentations by Meg,
Gail, MG, and the Breathless Reads Panel, an opportunity drawing to benefit WriteGirl, a
non-profit organization that empowers disadvantaged girls thru the
creativity and self-expression of writing, multiple book buying and
autographing opportunities, speed dating with the authors, goodie bags
filled with fun giveaways, an...
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 12:00pm
The Mysterious Galaxy Young Readers Book Group is aimed at readers ages 7 to 13 who want to explore new books and meet new friends in a casual and fun setting. Join us to enjoy readings, discussions and art projects as we decide as a group what will be the most fun for all.
Our spotlight book on February 25 will be Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes.
Our goal is to create a home for young readers who are dedicated to books and loyal to independent booksellers. They are, after all, our future. Using our store as a hub for this new endeavor, we hope to promote literacy and community to our younger customers and their families. Please...
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 2:00pm
There are still openings for our genre book club. Our book club is hosted by a different bookseller each month, and each book selection will focus on a different genre.It’s the perfect opportunity for readers to branch out and find new favorites while getting to know your booksellers! Come in and grab your copy of this month’s selection (and Emilio’s pick) the terrifying mystery The Leopard by Jo Nesbo. The next selection will be announced at the meeting. Book club members receive 20% off of the current book club selection!
Our publishers are kind enough to send us Signed First Editions for non-touring authors' works. To see a complete list of Signed First editions, check the menu for signed first editions by genre.
The Wolf Gift (Hardcover)
$25.95
ISBN-13: 9780307595119Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Knopf, 2/2012
Received in Redondo Beach and San Diego on February 14.
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Check out what we (MG staff and friends) have recently read and enjoyed.
Wild Thing (Hardcover)
$25.99
ISBN-13: 9780316032193Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Reagan Arthur Books, 2/2012
Outrageous! So outrageous that you will find yourself shaking your head in disbelief as the story unfolds. Josh Bazell’s first thriller, Beat the Reaper (Back Bay Books tp, $14.99) is one of my favorites, and I thought that book was funny and wild ...
We are re-introduced to Dr. Peter Brown in this book. Peter Brown – AKA Pietro Brnwa, former assassin for the mob – is in witness protection as an internist in Beat the Reaper. When his cover is blown by a patient and former mob associate, he runs for his life. Wild Thing picks up the story as Dr. Peter Brown (now Dr. Lionel Azimuth) considers an offer that would take away the monotony of his current position as a junior cruise ship doctor (the job he ran to when his cover was blown). A reclusive billionaire is offering an absurd amount of money for Peter/Lionel to accompany, and protect if needed, a paleontologist on a quest to find a lake monster in a lake located deep in the Minnesota woods. Yes – you read correctly – a lake monster! The fact that the paleontologist is an attractive female doesn’t hurt. The opening chapter of the book convinces the reader that something happened in the lake to cause unusual deaths, but a lake monster...? Read the book and find out! -- LDB
