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Barry Lyga

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  • Barry Lyga

  • 38 / Male
  • Nevada, US
  • Last Login: 12/16/2009

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Interests

  • General

    Writing everything imaginable -- books, short stories, movies, videogames, comic books... Hell, I'd write a fortune cookie, just to try it. (Hmm. Come to think of it, I have written a fortune cookie...)

  • Music

    Brooooooooce!
    Warren Zevon
    Manic Street Preachers
    Natasha Bedingfield
    Johnny Cash
    Ice-T
    Public Enemy
    Tom Petty
    Evanescence
    The Fray
    Days Awake
    Rolling Stones

  • Movies

    White Hunter, Black Heart
    Benny & Joon
    Glory
    Boyz n tha Hood
    Ghostbusters
    The Thomas Crown Affair
    Unbreakable

  • Television

    Heroes
    Lost
    The Colbert Report

  • Books

    Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
    Godless by Pete Hautman
    The Time-Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
    Everworld series by K.A. Applegate
    The Wishbones by Tom Perrotta
    Little Children by Tom Perrotta
    The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler
    Fun Home by Alison Bechdel

  • Heroes

    My grandmothers, both deceased.

Details

  • Status: Single
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Smoke / Drink: No / No
  • Education: College graduate
  • Occupation: Writer

Schools

  • Yale University

    • New Haven, CT
    • Graduated: 1993
    • Student status: Alumni
    • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
    • Major: English Language and Literature
    1989 to 1993

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About me:

Author. Recovering comic book geek.

My first novel, The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl, was chosen one of the Best Books of 2006 by School Library Journal, and publications like Newsday and USA Today have said some terrific things about it, too. You can visit the book's website here.

My second book, Boy Toy, is out in stores now. Publishers Weekly and Kirkus have both given it starred reviews, and VOYA gave it a 5Q, its highest rating.

My third book, Hero-Type, is in stores now. You can see the cover over to the left and read a sample chapter on my website.

Visit me at barrylyga.com.


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Who I'd like to meet:

Bruce Springsteen
Philip Pullman
Alan Moore
Pete Hautman
Steven Spielberg
Lynda Carter
Steve Jobs
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Comments

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  • Brian Brian Marks Online Now!

    Dec 14 2009 6:51 PM

    Thank you so much for the add! Your page is very cool and hip. Great to know you. Have a wonderful holiday season and New Year. Brian
  • Spence ßSpencer Gabriel

    Nov 9 2009 2:42 PM

    I recommended all your books to my friends. One of those friends happened to be a girl, and needless to say a teenage boy should NOT recommend "Boy Toy" to a teenage girl! keep up the good work, Lyga! I want to see more books on shelves, and soon!
  • .:Valεяiε:.❤

    Oct 23 2009 9:07 PM

    Thanks for the add. I'm currently reading The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl.
  • Andrea

    Oct 9 2009 1:57 PM


    Be happy and laugh often...  Life is truly beautiful! Very nice to meet you...


    Love,Peace&Light  ~Andrea~
  • Jester Press ComicsJester Press

    Sep 26 2009 5:57 PM

    thanks for joining us on myspace...

    don't forget to check
     
    www.jesterpress.com

    for updates on our comics or convention appearances.
  • Liquid

    Sep 7 2009 5:20 PM

    Thanks for sharing space with me! If ya get the chance, check out the blog archvies for great video and short film.
    Liquid Metropolis
  • Storm Basiat

    Apr 29 2009 2:11 AM

    I hope you have fun :)
  • Chris

    Apr 16 2009 11:40 PM

    Yes, publish more short stories on your website.
  • Chrissy Online Now!

    Apr 16 2009 2:27 AM

    Absolutely!
  • LisaLisa Mantchev

    Apr 3 2009 3:49 AM

    The Théâtre Illuminata thanks you for your patronage and friendship!

    Eyes Like Stars
    Feiwel & Friends
    The Curtain Goes Up Summer, 2009
  • Ladybug.™

    Apr 2 2009 7:35 AM

    I traveled 35 miles to go to the nearest library that had Hero Type, 'cause last I checked, it was available!
    No sooner I get there, it's checked out.

    Of course I put it on hold.


    :)
  • Ms. Krista!

    Mar 26 2009 3:52 PM

    Right now, I have no clue - just applied to a full time Children's Librarian job in Lexington so it is wait and see...even if the stars align and that happens, I may not have a gurantee of going to ALA!

    Hope your writing mojo is going well :) Can't wait for Goth Girl...!
  • Jessica AnyaJessica Anya blau

    Mar 25 2009 12:40 PM

    Fabulous!
    How are YOU?
    Great cover on Hero Type, by the way.
    Congrats!
  • Ms. Krista!

    Mar 19 2009 1:57 AM

    Will you be at ALA in Chicago?!
  • Jessica AnyaJessica Anya blau

    Mar 18 2009 8:45 PM

    I believe Virgos make great writers!
  • Book FanaticShelley S.

    Mar 17 2009 3:19 AM

    Thanks! It's nice to meet you!
  • ♪PaPa♫SaLsA♪

    Jan 11 2009 6:06 PM

    I just finished Hero-Type and lemme tell you something! I've never gotten so passionate about a book before! So thank you, Barry Lyga, for opening my eyes to things that are actually important and things that really aren't all too major about our country and how we live.
    I loved the book! Again, many thanks for the read!
  • Sherrie

    Dec 9 2008 12:26 PM

    I just finished "Hero-Type" yesterday (at work, shhh- don't tell!)and it rocked while at the same time poking me in the brain and making me consider things- not too many books do both. Excellent, excellent stuff that I'll be talking up to my teen readers (I'm a 5th to 9th grade school librarian.) Keep up the good work, Fool.
  • jackie

    Dec 6 2008 3:46 AM

    hero type looks so good.

    i'm gonna read it as soon as i finish "book thief"
    ;p
    have a pleasant dayyy.
  • Bookloving Family

    Oct 29 2008 9:28 PM

    I still have to check out your new book.
    Will probably have to utilize the library since right now my budget doesn't allow for anything

  • Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷJessicaƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷJessica Hardman

    Sep 26 2008 2:37 PM

  • Anatomy of a BoyfriendDaria Snadowsky

    Sep 11 2008 2:56 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
  • imperial beach teen

    Sep 9 2008 11:16 PM

    Hi Barry! Thanks for the interview, I've posted the contest on my blog where I am giving away all 3 of your books at the end of the month:


    So anyone interested can visit my blog to win at www. ibteens. blospot. com and read the interview too.
    Contest ends September 30!
  • RobinRobin Friedman

    Aug 14 2008 2:04 PM

    Barry,

    You're live at my blog!

    All the best,
    Robin
  • DianaDiana Rodriguez Wallach

    Jul 30 2008 2:52 PM

    Thanks for the friendship! I love your novels.

    Hope you're having a great summer!