Jimi hendrix guitar solos, kerouac, ginsberg, the canyons of the american southwest and many other influences fed into chris howards first published book, rootless, a ya novel set in a future. The writing is beautiful and the characters are unique. Browse chris howards bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. What other filmsbookstv showsetc helped inspire rootless. As they race toward a legendary zion that might well be a myth, banyan makes some chilling discoveries about his family, his past, and the terrifying lengths to which scientists are willing to go to bring trees back to earth. Written by chris howard, audiobook narrated by nick podehl. As we began to read it everyday we would ask each other what part of the book we were at. Rootless by chris howard and nick podehl audiobook.
Chris howard was awarded a publishers weekly flying start in 2012, following the release of his debut novel, rootless scholastic press, which has been published in eight different languages to date. Each quote represents a book that is interesting, well written and has potential to enhance the readers life. He left england at the age of nineteen, traveled around the globe one too many times, then settled in. Chris howard is an avid outdoorsman whos taught forest ecology at colorado state, worked for the national park service, and led teen wilderness trips around the world. A dazzling ecothriller set in a terrifying world with some chilling similarities to our own in a devastated world where plants can no longer grow, 17yearold banyan scrapes together a living as a tree builder, creating metal forests for the elite. We also accept submissions from our visitors and will select the quotes we feel are most appealing to the bookquoters community. Read rootless by chris howard available from rakuten kobo.
A fantastic and fantastical tale this book is a wild ride in a hostile and barren hell that the world has become that seems all too probable. Chris howard oozes modesty and charm, and does rootlss fabulous job of connecting with his audience. Im the author of rootless scholastic, as well as the followup the rift, and the final book of this mad max meets lord of the rin. For a chance to win a free copy of this book, see the heres how.
Also author of rootless, the followup, the rift, and the final book of that trilogy, the reckoning. Rootless stands out for its worldbuilding that skillfully blends the familiar, such as the walled city of old orleans, with a disturbing premise of a treeless, authoritarian society. Im just so in love with this book, and cannot wait for the next in the series. Rootless has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Rootless by chris howard, 9780545387897, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rootless ebook by chris howard 9780545470032 rakuten kobo. Rootless by chris howard is a strong start, a great start, a fun start to what i expect will be an awesome trilogy. Rootless is chriss first novel, and hes currently at work on the next book in the series. I totally adored friend of the blog chris howards debut ya effort, rootless. Using scrap metal and salvaged junk, he creates forests for rich patrons who seek a reprieve from the desolate landscape.
Welcome to the night speed blog tour we are happy to be kicking off the tour for chris howards latest book, night speed. Discover book depositorys huge selection of christopher howard books. Honestly, i decided to purchase and listen torootless by chris howard because a few of my twitter friendss were really chatting it up and it seemed like they were fans. Chris howard was born not far from london, but was raised under the influence of a galaxy far, far away. Rootless book by chris howard 2 available editions.
Rootless by chris howard is a true dystopianpostapocalyptic novel set in a nightmare landscape. As happens from time to time, ive read a book that is wonderful, but that does not work perfectly for the kind of reader that i am. Each week, our editors select the one author and one book they believe to be most worthy of your attention and highlight them in our pro connect email alert. Chris howard audio books, best sellers, author bio. Thanks to netgalley and scholastic for providing the arc. Rootless by chris howard hardcover book the parent store. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read teller. Using scrap metal and salvaged junk, he creates beautiful forests for rich patrons who seek a reprieve from the desolate landscape. Earlier this fall, i listed rootless by chris howard as my most anticipated book to read this fall. Chris howard oozes modesty and charm, and does a fabulous job of connecting with his audience. Chris howard, quote from rootless i knew it was a day of endings, one way or another.
Rootless is the debut ya novel from colorado author chris howard. Im the author of night speed, as well as the rootless trilogy, and though i was born and raised in the uk, i now live. If you couldnt make the yappiest day on earth, never fear. Howard the rootless trilogy addresses the dangers of addiction in this adrenalinepacked nearfuture adventure, in which a 17yearold girl. Using scrap metal and salvaged junk, he creates beautiful forests for rich patrons who seek. I cannot stress to you exactly how on the money i was in terms of making rootless my most anticipated. Although banyans never seen a real tree they were destroyed more than a century ago, his missing father used to tell him stories about. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Review rootless by chris howard into the hall of books. I definitely like rootless and im very impressed by howards debut, but im too easily confused by science for it to be the perfect book for me. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. I recommend rootless for fans of adventure stories, dystopian stories, and ya male leads. In the end rootless is a debut that will stick out in my mind for being fresh and inventive.
A dazzling ecothriller set in a terrifying world with some chilling similarities to our own. The book went in a more science fiction direction then i expected, which didnt detract from the book, but. Fiction a dazzling ecothriller set in a terrifying world with some chilling similarities to our own. Author of the scifi thriller night speed, and the far out treelogy. Here is a fresh, formidable spin on fantasy, and howard is a talent to watch out for. Author of rootless scholastic, out now, the first book of a. The reckoning the rootless trilogy chris howard on. When the books arrived the first think you notice is the great cover. Without roots to hold the soil in place, the coasts have eroded away into surging seas. All the characters in this book were interesting, but alpha was by far one of my howqrd. Chris howards entertaining and inspirational visit about his book rootless has been a real highlight of the teen programs weve offered at the newly opened sam gary branch library. Honestly, i decided to purchase and listen to rootless by chris howard because a few of my twitter friendss were really chatting it up and it seemed like they were fans. Also, this is book one of a treelogy, as the author chris howard told me on twitter.
All my stories have an element of the far out and fantastic. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. I highly recommend you pick up a copy of this book and give it a. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I enjoyed it quite a bit but there were some issues that held it back from being as spellbinding as it could be. Chris howard navigates a wild ride through a brilliantly edgy and richly atmospheric alterworld. The yappiness keeps rolling with epic read giveaways by each of the 17 authors. Rootless by chris howard overdrive rakuten overdrive. Reading this without a physical copy or any background research, i wasnt sure whether it was ya or adult. You may know chris from his rootless trilogy, hes now back with a little darker urban adventure.
However, all that changes when banyan meets a girl with a strange tattoo that contains the key to a priceless treasure the last trees on the. The world isnt necessarily unique but the execution is and that is what makes rootless worthy of reading. Dont ask me who was chatting it up because its beenabout 7 months. Author of rootless scholastic, out now, the first book of a trilogy that takes place in a future world where nothing can grow. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The one thing i can say is that this book for the most part was completely not what i was expecting it to be. Using salvaged scrap metal, he creates forests for rich patrons who seek a reprieve from the desolate landscape.
So i was really looking forward to rootless by chris howard. Banyan offers a seed of hope in this barren land, but fans will have to wait. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. If youre into blindspot or quantico i think you might.