Book Tour: ‘The Golem and the Jinni’ by Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker Harper 486 pages Pub. Date:   April 23, 2013 Book received from:  Publisher _____________________________________ Genre:  Historical Fiction/ Fantasy Cover:  Just lovely.  I like the simplicity, colors, and font used. Characters:  Amazingly complex First line(s):  “The Golem’s life began in the hold of a steamship.  The year was 1899; the […]

Book Tour: ‘Maya’s Notebook’ by Isabel Allende

Maya’s Notebook by Isabel Allende Harper 400 pages Pub. Date:   April 23, 2013 Book received from:  Publisher _____________________________________ Genre:  Contemporary Fiction Cover:  It’s fitting for a contemporary book.  I do wish the title was larger and more noticeable  than the author’s name, though.  (The Greek version is stunning- see below) Characters:  Real, with much depth […]

‘Dark Tide’ by Elizabeth Haynes: Tour & Giveaway

Dark Tide by Elizabeth Haynes Harper 400 pages Pub. Date:   March 12, 2013 Book received from:  Publisher _____________________________________ Genre:  Mystery/Thriller Cover:  I like it, but it doesn’t really reflect the story for me.  It does, however, catch the eye. Characters:  Sadly, rather dry and dull Tagline:  There was a moment when it all started to go […]

Book Tour: ‘The Thread’ by Victoria Hislop

The Thread by Victoria Hislop Harper Pub. Date:   July 10, 2012 Book received from: Publisher via TLC Book Tours _____________________________________   Genre:  Historical Fiction/ Contemporary Fiction Cover:  Captures the story, but not particularly memorable Characters:  Pretty dry Worth the read?  Yes, for the historical detail Favorite quote:    “There was a beauty in the stillness […]

Book Tour & GIVEAWAY: ‘The Virgin Cure’ by Amy McKay

The Virgin Cure by Amy McKay Harper Pub. Date:   June 26, 2012 Book received from: Publisher via TLC Book Tours _____________________________________ Genre:  Adult Historical Fiction Cover:  Perfect- captures the feel of the story, as well as a specific importance within Characters:  Perfectly penned and voiced Worth the read?  Absolutely- do not miss this one Favorite […]