Sometimes, I wonder what publishing companies are thinking. I was checking out a blog I read often – Blood of the Muse – and came across Among Thieves: A Tale of the Kin. The UK cover art is amazing – the sort of thing I would really be tempted to pick up: But what happened to the US cover art? … Read more
Susan Fletcher’s new book, Corrag, is historical fiction that does something I love: it takes an historical event and looks at it from a new angle, through the eyes of a new character. The story is based on the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe, where supporters of King William were responsible for the deaths of 78 members of the MacDonald clan,… Read more
It’s Wednesday and I have a couple of new words! This week, I am finishing up Last Snow by Eric Van Lustbader. I reviewed his earlier book, First Daughter, and loved it, and this is another great political thriller. Not too many unfamiliar words, but there are a couple: 1. Sulitsa – Medieval Russian armour “The sulitsa is one of… Read more
There is a party next week and you’re on the guest list! Make plans to attend the Thread of Sky release party over at BookTrib.com. These nice folks are throwing a party on Tuesday, April 26th, to celebrate the paperback release of A Thread of Sky by Deanna Fei. There will be a live chat with Deanna and 10 luck… Read more
It’s Tuesday and I am in that fuzzy place between books – I’m finishing Last Snow and I’m starting A Tiger in the Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family. My Teaser is from Tiger in the Kitchen by Cheryl Lu-Tien Tan, which I need to get finished in time for my new wine and books club, Read Between the… Read more
The best thing about coming home from a trip is going through all the books that stacked up while I was gone. This time, I’ve got 4 great titles – I really need more time for reading! First, from Harper Collins, Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda. A mother in India gives her infant daughter away to save her life.… Read more
If you entered my giveaway for The Sweet Relief of Missing Children, check your email. One lucky winner has about 48 hours to respond and claim their copy. Otherwise, I pick a new name. Read more
Okay, time for a freebie! If you were intrigued by yesterday’s review of The Sweet Relief of Missing Children by Sarah Braunstein, here’s your chance to win a copy. Just fill in the entry form below and click Send – you’re entered! If you mention this giveaway on your blog, website, Facebook or Twitter, I’ll give you extra chances to… Read more
The Sweet Relief of Missing Children begins with the story of Leonora. She is pretty and tidy and protected. She has her vaccinations, she knows not to talk to strangers, she eats her vegetables and she never takes the shortcut through the alley. She is precious to her parents and she understands these precautions because she understands that she cannot… Read more
It’s Wednesday and I have some words! This week I am reading Corrag, a story about an English witch accused of a massacre. An excellent story so far, but there are a lot of Gaelic words that I’ve had to check on: 1. Byre: a cowshed “It has the smell of a byre — dung and dampness.” 2. Jeddart’s Justice:… Read more