I love, pale one, your lifted eyebrows bridging Twin darknesses of flowing depth. But however deep they are, they carry me Another way than that of death . . Black Venus by James McManus Thomas Dunne Books 368 pages Pub. Date: May 7, 2013 Book received from: Publisher _____________________________________ Genre: Historical […]
Last year, I reviewed Equal of the Sun by Anita Amirrezvani as part of a book tour, and found it very entertaining. I enjoy historical fiction, and it gave me a chance to explore a time and setting I knew very little about. Now, with the paperback release, I am offering two copies for readers […]
Today, Maryka Biaggio, author of Parlor Games, has stopped by for a visit to answer a bit about the inspiration, influences, and interesting characters behind the book. I have to say that the story being based on a real-life, strong leading lady from Michigan and traveling to Chicago, already had me interested. However, after finding […]
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly event, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, to spotlight upcoming releases that make me clap in bookish glee. This week’s selection is: Black Venus by James MacManus Release date: May 7, 2013 Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books Why? This influential poet and figure has been largely forgotten, or at least a mystery […]
Skeleton Women by Mingmei Yip Kensington Fiction Pub. Date: May 25, 2012 Book received from: Publisher via TLC Book Tours _____________________________________ Genre: Historical Fiction/ Chinese Ficiton Cover: Pretty and eye-catching, but does not say ‘1930s China’ to me Characters: Good enough Worth the read? Sure- if you are looking for something a bit different, […]
