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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
