The big news around Casa Larbfeld is that Magic’s Child, the third book in Justine‘s Magic or Madness trilogy, is out today!
At last, the adventures of Reason Cansino are complete. And with pretty-making covers, too . . .
Magic’s Child has already gotten tons of good reviews and blurbs, like:
“Full of unexpected turns and surprises. An amazing conclusion to a wonderful series.” —Holly Black
“[A] crackling blend of fantastic adventure and soap-opera angst with vivid splashes of Aussie and American slang. . . readers will be left pondering their own hard choices.” —Kirkus
“Magic’s Child is a thrilling, heartrending, and thoroughly satisfying conclusion to the best fantasy trilogy I’ve read in years.” —John Green
And there’s tons more.
In celebration, Penguin have made some excellent Magic’s Child screen savers. Click either mac or pc to get yours.
Have a good weekend! Ours is starting . . . now.
Update: Because so many of you have asked:
Book 1 is Magic or Madness, available in hardback or paper.
Book 2 is Magic Lessons, also available in hardback or paper.
And of course Magic’s Child is book 3, out now in hardback.
March 24th, 2007 07:17
cool!!!
i just got magic or madness.
i’ll think i’ll read it later today!!!!
March 24th, 2007 07:18
that is the first one, right??
March 24th, 2007 07:24
Yes! The trilogy goes:
Magic or Madness
Magic Lessons
Magic’s Child
March 24th, 2007 07:29
I loved magic or madness! i havent read magic lessons or magic’s child yet, but i cant wait to! congratulations Justine! that is so amazing!
March 24th, 2007 07:30
why do they go from right to left? that confused me. magic lessions is the second one right?
March 24th, 2007 07:30
oops i meant lessons
March 24th, 2007 07:31
hey scott!
March 24th, 2007 07:31
how was the new jersey thing? i was extremely jelous i couldnt make it.
March 24th, 2007 07:32
Thats so awsome!!! After I read all Scott’s books I’m planning on reading all of Justine’s. But, I still have 6 or 7 Westerfeld books to read…
March 24th, 2007 07:32
what does it mean at the bottom of the blog where it is saying when it was posted and what its under where it says pinging is currently not allowed?
March 24th, 2007 07:37
OO I have a question for Scott concerning how Im reading all his books. See, my friend and I are reading them together. We just finished So Yesterday and next we were going to do Polymorph. But, somehow my friend has gotten the idea in her head the Fine Prey in the sequel to Polymorph. Is this correct? Cause if so then I need to go to the book store…
March 24th, 2007 07:42
im not sure ill check on amazon.com for you. i dont know. it wasnt much help. sorry.
March 24th, 2007 07:44
Thanks everyone! You’ve made my day!
Sorry about the confusing backwards graphic. It is indeed Magic or Madness first, Magic Lessons second, and then, last but not least, Magic’s Child
March 24th, 2007 07:47
Hey Scott! you should check the Special Spoilers if you have time because you havn’t been there in a while..I LOVE the Uglies trilogy by the way!
March 24th, 2007 07:48
oh and Justine the covers are so pretty i really want to read them but, i cant seem to get a ride to borders. *cough,cough* oh well. i will read them soon.
March 24th, 2007 07:53
I went to Barnes and Noble this morning to look for Polymorph (which I didnt finf -__-) and I saw Magic’s Child on a podium thingy. I saw it and Im like “Hey! Thats Scotts Wife! Shes fawsome!” Then I looked at the pretty podium. But, yeah. I also called my friend, since she’s as obsessed with Justine as I am with Scott! Then she ruined my fun and told me that she had already bought it and finished it…
March 24th, 2007 07:55
hehe. Im commenting too much but I keep forgeting to say things. She I just talked to her, and she said for me to tell Justine that the book was totally the most amazing thing ever tand that she loves her. So,
Justine: My friends thinks Magic’s Child is totally the most amazing thing ever and she totally LOVES you!!!!
March 24th, 2007 08:21
Savannah: Tell her I’m totally thrilled that she liked Magic’s Child so much! Yay!!!
March 24th, 2007 08:21
That sounds cool. I will consider gettiing those the next time I stop by the book store… they look cool
March 24th, 2007 08:55
Go Justine! I’m glad your book is out and that it’s getting such good reviews!
and hi to Scott too, since it is his blog:)
March 24th, 2007 09:40
Cool! I haven’t read Justine’s books yet, but I definitely will. They sound good, and I won’t be able to get any new Scott books till Extras comes out.
March 24th, 2007 10:43
Yes! I love these books! I have been waiting ever so (im)patiently since July for this one.
Initially, I started the holds list at my local library. But I was (rudely) booted from my “1 of 9 holds” spot to #2. How cruel. And annoying. But soon it shall be miiiine!
March 24th, 2007 11:33
do you think, as a scott obsessed and fiction loving person, i would like these? would you recomend them? i was looking at them for a while but i wasnt sure.
March 24th, 2007 12:12
I will deliver the message!!!
March 24th, 2007 12:21
Scott, do you like photography because I was looking around on here and there are alot of pictures? I love photography! I actually used Specials in a picture and it looked so FAWESOME!
Well, I just was curious. Bye!
(See more in the Specials Spoilers Zone!)
March 25th, 2007 01:09
wow justine… you must feel REALLY special!!! hehe and your books look pretty AWESOME!! I cant wait to read them!! But im sorry… im in the middle of 2 books right now and i still have 2 more to read after that!!! but your book is next in line!!!
~Alexa
P.S. What other books did you write? im gunna have to look into them!! tee hee
March 25th, 2007 01:50
hmmmm….. maybe i should get one of your books, Justine. I am going to BArnes and Noble today but i am totally confused on which book to get first. Im thinking i should read them in the order they came out. Like the whole star wars thing. rite?
March 25th, 2007 01:55
wait, which one came out first?
March 25th, 2007 02:19
Just so you know:
Magic or Madness is book 1.
Magic Lessons is book 2.
Magic’s Child is book 3.
But that is made clear on the covers too.
March 25th, 2007 03:36
Nooooo my library doesn’t have a copy yet for me to check out (or even put a hold on…). And I’m too broke to buy any new books.
Why can’t my parents buy me books? I mean, books are good for you! They make you smarter!
Anyway. The cover of Magic’s Child is amazingly pretty! It’s definetly my favorite out of the three. I can’t wait to read it! I loved the first two :]
March 25th, 2007 04:13
YAY for Justine!! I’m so excited! (now if i can only find the darn book somewhere…)
March 25th, 2007 09:57
ImInLoveWithJonathan, as a Scott-obsessed person you probably will like these. I had seen MorM for years at the bookstore and I always thought “Gee, that sounds interesting, maybe I’ll read it.” And alas, I never did. Until I found out that Justine is Scott’s wife. Promptly I ordered the first one and read it in a day. And they are very funny and interesting.
March 25th, 2007 11:54
Um, at risk of sounding stupid, what are the Magic or Madness books about exactly?
March 25th, 2007 12:43
Curious how to contact the writer….posting to his latest blog….I’ve read the Uglies series a ton of times and am obsessed with it to the point im trying to recreate it in a game called second life (secondlife.com)
Or if anyone knows where I could find an illustration of one of the cities I’d be greatful….not getting a clear picture of teh city is putting a major dent in my building x.x
*shuffles off shyly*
March 26th, 2007 06:56
Congratulations, Justine!
March 26th, 2007 07:39
Hey scott!! I’m with Indigoeyes. what are these books about?
March 26th, 2007 07:49
by the way congrats justine!! as soon as I’m not broke, I’ll totally get those books!!!
March 26th, 2007 09:21
All of you wanting to know the nature of these books should pop over to Justine’s website. I would tell you myself, but I don’t feel like writing a large post. Which I tend to do often.
Or, you know, look up reviews of them. Or something. But they’re fantstic books, so do whatever you must to find out about them. And once you have, read them.
March 26th, 2007 15:07
I’m never broke…and my mom got me a barnes and noble gift card…but anyways, maybe I should try them…
March 27th, 2007 07:26
Ok ill do what i can to get those books if i find them in a library b-4 i have enuff mony i will rent them!!!
March 27th, 2007 11:06
yay! i have been waiting for that book for awhile…its not at BN yet. DARN. oh well, i have to read wuthering heights anyway-its really boring, never read it if you can avoid it!
March 27th, 2007 18:46
Congrats on the new book!
though the name made me giggle a little as my cat had 4 kittens a week ago sunday and her name is magick.
She is the proud mama Of Macchi( short for macchiato.), Moxie, Mini ( short for minerva) and Moz. ( yeah im a giant dork)
March 28th, 2007 04:13
If anybody is good at giving advice please speek now!!!!!
I have a problem I like this boy and he is my boyfriend ok. Well I like this other boy and he barly knows I exist but alot of times I see him looking at me I dont look at him that much because im scared he dosnt like me. Pluss I have a Boyfriend but I dont feel so much for him a I do this other boy what should I do.
March 28th, 2007 12:14
Oh! By the way Justine I defiantly plan on reading your books soon! They sound very interesting..And crongratulations on everything also!
March 28th, 2007 14:00
You’re not THAT much of a dork, Anathema. After all, my hamsters are Magnetosphere and Daguerreotype, after Rex’s dog and cat. Nobody can pronounce either name except me, and my friends think I am insane.
March 29th, 2007 09:50
Your friends can not say Magnetoshere? Wow.
I have been waiting for Magic’s Child for soooo long. Everytime I see the picture of it I swoon.
March 29th, 2007 10:17
I hope that I can get to BN soon. I got a gift certificate there and I need so new books. My library sucks.
March 29th, 2007 16:13
Gah, my copy of Magic’s Child isn’t coming till Friday! It’s killin me here. But free shipping and a cheap price prevailed. Tell Justine that we love her.
March 30th, 2007 07:43
OMG guess what?? tuesday was my birthday!!!! and i only got 2 books… and some other stuff… but i plan on getting “The last days” i really really want to read it!!!
~Alexa
March 30th, 2007 11:46
I rreally want to read the series!
Need to check the book out soon =]
April 8th, 2007 01:46
waaaaaa my library doesn’t have any of Justine’s books.
I’ll have to tell them to get them.
April 8th, 2007 06:16
Gah! Magic’s Child is the best! You all must read these books!
May 30th, 2007 08:27
Capt, i’ll put it on my book list!