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We’ve been so excited to read Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs that we may have been trying to time travel to September 22, 2015 in order to create a time loop that would repeat the book release day over and over again. Alas, we were unable to figure out the whole time loop thing and were forced instead to not-so-patiently wait with everyone else. BUT in honor of the book release, we did get our hands on some of the peculiar children’s book cards.

“Book cards?” you ask. Well, Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children have a library. And while its location is secret, we did find out their librarian uses time travel to keep their library stocked with vintage and contemporary books. But newly-released books is as far as she’ll go into the modern world. She still uses the card catalog system! That’s how we found out which books are currently checked out from the Peculiar Library.

Last month, we kicked off the #StayPeculiar Costume Contest for a chance to win a trip to visit Ransom Riggs on this Library of Souls book tour. And wow, have we seen some phenomenal entries since then! You guys have blown us away with your creativity and photo editing skills. After much deliberation, our Booktuber judges (Jesse the Reader, XtineMay, and Katytastic) have finally settled on one winner for the grand prize. 

Ed. Note: Greetings, Peculiars! In advance of Loop Day—September 3rd—we've asked one of the peculiar children to advise on best practices for celebrating and enjoying this most special day. 

Bother and drat. Loop Day is nearly upon us and I’ve only just begun to prepare for our celebration! My name is Horace Somnusson, and as usual I’m in charge of decorating; it’s a widely-acknowledged fact that I’m the only one of Miss Peregrine’s wards with any sense of style. Well, I suppose that’s not entirely fair – Millard has a little style, when he bothers to wear clothes at all – but compared to me his sartorial acumen is like a pebble lost in the shadow of a mountain.

I could go on (Bronwyn: shall I compare thee to a brick draped in burlap?) but as I said, I’m short on time and long on festive decorations to curate. And despite my many important responsibilities (and rather against my will), I’ve been nominated to educate you all about the ins and outs of Loop Day. Some of you, I’m told – even people who have never lived in a time loop – may want to celebrate along with us this year. Why, I can’t imagine. But can I stop you? No, I cannot. So read on.

Ed. Note: Greetings, Peculiars! In advance of Loop Day—September 3rd—we've asked one of the peculiar children to advise on best practices for celebrating and enjoying this most special day. 

Bother and drat. Loop Day is nearly upon us and I’ve only just begun to prepare for our celebration! My name is Horace Somnusson, and as usual I’m in charge of decorating; it’s a widely-acknowledged fact that I’m the only one of Miss Peregrine’s wards with any sense of style. Well, I suppose that’s not entirely fair – Millard has a little style, when he bothers to wear clothes at all – but compared to me his sartorial acumen is like a pebble lost in the shadow of a mountain.

I could go on (Bronwyn: shall I compare thee to a brick draped in burlap?) but as I said, I’m short on time and long on festive decorations to curate. And despite my many important responsibilities (and rather against my will), I’ve been nominated to educate you all about the ins and outs of Loop Day. Some of you, I’m told – even people who have never lived in a time loop – may want to celebrate along with us this year. Why, I can’t imagine. But can I stop you? No, I cannot. So read on.

Hello, hello Miss Peregrine fans!

For the last week we’ve been keeping a secret but can finally reveal exciting news. Ransom Riggs’s follow-up to Hollow City: The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children has a title and we're in love.

Drumroll, please!

Library of Souls: The Third Novel of Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children

Entertainment Weekly revealed the title earlier this afternoon and they have an exclusive first look at an excerpt from the book along with some vintage photography that you may find. Head on over and check it out!*

Library of Souls goes on sale on September 22, 2015 and is available for preorder.

While you’re waiting for the third book, continue to visit QuirkBooks.com and follow Ransom Riggs on Twitter (@ransomriggs) for more information, giveaways, and reveals.

And if you loved Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and haven’t read Hollow City yet, be sure to pick up a paperback edition on February 24, 2015.

*Spoiler Alert: Ransom Riggs warns that if you haven't finished Hollow City then you should hold off on reading the excerpt for Library of Souls.

Wow. It seems like just yesterday the entire Quirk Books office was freaking out over Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs being selected as a World Book Night title. We were absolutely thrilled and honored. 

And now, tonight's the night!

Join us and all the other publishers and authors involved in World Book Night! Tweet along and follow the hashtag #WBN2014 to interact with people participating, and celebrate the love of reading. You can also follow World Book Night and Ransom Riggs on Twitter. 

And guess what? We've decided to throw a fun giveaway to celebrate the special day. Check out the Rafflecopter below, and enter for a chance to win one of two bundles of Ransom Riggs books, including Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Hollow City, and his first book with us, The Sherlock Holmes Handbook. Each will have a signed bookplate inside. We'll also include some posters of Miss Peregrine and Hollow City. 

Good luck! 

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