The Dressmaker Author: Kate Alcott Genre: Historical Fiction< Publisher: Doubleday Release Date: 2-21-12 Tess Collins was determined to escape a life of servitude in England and wanted something more. With her sewing skills as her ticket out, she manages to get hired as a maid for Lady Lucile Duff Gordon, a famous designer. Tess is […]
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Dark Eyes by William Richter
I wasn’t surprised to read that the author is also a screenwriter, because this reads very much like a movie. That isn’t a bad thing, but is a very external book without a lot of internal examination, which seemed to me to be very cinematic. As with any action oriented book, there are several […]
Secrets Of The Lost Summer by Carla Neggers
Secrets Of The Lost Summer Author: Carla Neggers Genre: Romance Format: ebook Publisher: Mira Release Date: 1-31-12 Olivia had a successful career in Boston as a graphic designer, but an incident at work makes her reevaluate and move back to her hometown. As she fixes up the historical home she bought, she meets the owner […]
Tempest by Julie Cross
Tempest Author: Julie Cross Genre: Young Adult Format: ebook Publisher: St. Martin’s Release Date: 1-17-11 In 2009, Jackson Meyer is a typical college student, except for the fact that he can travel back in time. His jumps are only a few minutes in the past and there are no world ending consequences until a group […]
The Orchid House by Lucinda Riley
The Orchid House Author: Lucinda Riley Genre: Fiction Format: ebook Publisher: Atria Release Date: 2-14-12 (paperback) When Julia returns to England to heal after a tragedy, she does not expect to be reunited with Kit, the new Lord of Wharton Park. She also never expects to find an old diary that leads her on a […]
In My Mailbox (1)
In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren This is my first IMM and I’m sorry about the long post. I couldn’t figure out how to get the images to line up next to each other, so if you have any tips on that, they are appreciated! Ok! This week I got a lot […]
Dearly, Departed By Lia Habel
Dearly, Departed Author: Lia Habel Genre: Young Adult Publisher: Del Rey Release Date: 10-18-11 In the year 2195 the world has gone back to the the social norms of the Victorian era, and New Victorian teenager Nora Dearly is struggling to adjust to a new life. Her parents are both dead and her aunt is […]
Feature and Follow Friday
Welcome to another Feature and Follow Friday hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read! This week’s featured bloggers are Book Den and Pawing Through Books ! Congrats! Go count the number of unread books on your shelf right now. How many are there? Ugh!! Ok – actual paper books and NetGalley books come to 80. […]
A Million Suns by Beth Revis
A Million Suns Author: Beth Revis Genre: Young Adult Format: ARC Publisher: Razorbill Release Date: 1-10-12 Three months after Amy was unfrozen, life on the Godspeed has changed dramatically. Elder is now the leader and the inhabitants of the ship start asking questions and demanding change. When Amy starts finding mysterious messages, she and Elder […]
Across The Universe Giveaway!
I was so excited when I read Across the Universe because it so perfectly melded sci-fi and murder mystery. Best of all, it happens in space!!! So, in honor of the second book, A Million Suns, which will be released January 10th, I decided that I want to give you an opportunity to win Across […]