Shelf Candy Saturday #69: Charlotte and Emily: A Novel of the Brontes, by Jude Morgan

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This weekly feature

showcases beautiful book covers,

and provides information,

if available, on their very talented creators!

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This is my choice for this week!

Charlotte and Emily: A Novel of the Brontes

Jude Morgan

Trade Paperback, 373 pages

St. Martin's Griffin

April 27, 2010

Biographical Fiction, Historical Fiction,

Literary Fiction

Why do I love this cover?

I was immediately captivated by the English moors when I read Jane Eyre for the first time, back in high school.  Their allure was mysterious, romantic, and definitely supernatural.   Of course, all these qualities were, and are, part of their beauty, which is so wonderfully depicted on this gorgeous cover!

Those rolling, peat-covered hills are the perfect backdrop for the passionate romance of Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester, as well as for the obsessive, hideous vengeance of Heathcliff, in his thwarted love for Catherine Earnshaw.

The sky is brooding and stormy, yet part of it seems to be opening up over the distant hills, as if there were some hope, after all, in the midst of all the emotional turbulence.  The play of light over the scene is incredibly well done.  It reinforces the feeling that a storm is about to break, and yet, perhaps not, as the sun and the storm clouds fight for supremacy over the sky. 

Stacking The Shelves #16

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Stephanie, Helen, and Tynga @ Tynga's Reviews!

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sharing the books you're adding

to your shelves, be they physical or virtual.

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This week's haul!!

 Books Purchased

I have heard so many great things

about this series!

And I'm very intrigued by the

combination of an American Southern town

with supernatural events...

plus, there's romance involved!

If I like the series, I'll

definitely watch the movies!

(Only one has been made so far,

but of course, more are coming.)

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Book Blogger Hop #19 (5/24 -5/30): Attending BEA....or a GREAT Alternative!!

Welcome to the new

Book Blogger Hop,

hosted by Bill @

Ramblings of a Coffec-Addicted Writer!

What to Do

1.) Post on your blog answering this question:

Have you ever been to BEA,

and if so, do you recommend

attending?

Any good advice for first-time

attendees?

2.)  Enter the link to your post in the

Linky list on Bill's blog.

3.)  Visit other blogs on the list and

comment on their posts. 

4.)  Be sure to find out next week's

question when you visit Bill's blog!

My Answer

Oh, I would so love to be able to attend BEA!!   I envy everyone who does go.... I'm sure I'd be ecstatic if I could attend!!  Ah, such bibliophilic bliss....

Although time and money restrictions keep me from attending this book lover's paradise, I am very much able to attend a local book event, which attracts hungry-for-books people from all over the country, and even all over the world. 

I'm referring to Miami Book Fair International, of course!!   Since I live in Miami, Florida (USA), I am definitely able to attend this book event!!  And oh, what a terrific one it is!!   I've gone three years (not in a row) so far, although this event is quite dangerous to my bank account.  One year I spent over $200.00!!  But I was sooooo happy!! 

This event features book presentations, with book signings included, as well as booths in which many independent and small booksellers offer their wonderful wares!  There's more, too!  There are pavilions representing different countries, with food and music, actors that walk around, stopping here and there among the crowd to perform an excerpt from a Shakespeare play, for example, or perhaps Van Helsing's confrontation with a vampire.  (I saw both on two subsequent years!).  There's also a Children's Pavilion, with characters from children's books that also walk around among the crowd. 

This year, Miami Book Fair International celebrates its 30th anniversary, so there are sure to be some surprises!   Oh, I'll definitely be there!!  Because of my two jobs, I am unable to attend during the work week, which is when many of the book presentations are usually held.  However, there's the street fair on Saturday and Sunday, during which more presentations are held!   And of course, one can walk around from booth to booth, and get some really sweet bargains!!

Waiting On Wednesday #75: Magic Rises, by Ilona Andrews

This is a weekly event hosted by

Jill @ Breaking the Spine!!

It showcases future releases which

we book bloggers are

eagerly anticipating!!

Here's my choice for this week!

Magic Rises

(Kate Daniels #6)

Ilona Andrews

Mass Market Paperback, 368 pages

Ace Books

July 30, 2013

Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy

From the Goodreads Synopsis

Mercenary Kate Daniels and her mate, Curran, the Beast Lord, are struggling to solve a heartbreaking crisis. Unable to control their beasts, many of the Pack’s shapeshifting children fail to survive to adulthood. While there is a medicine that can help, the secret to its making is closely guarded by the European packs, and there’s little available in Atlanta.

Why I'm Waiting On This Book

I love books with strong heroines,

especially if their boyfriends

love and admire them for being strong!

This woman certainly looks

like she can take care of herself,

but is not unfeminine.

Also, I began to enjoy reading about

shapeshifters ever since I

met a certain sexy werewolf named

Jacob Black....

This plot has an original twist, too,

and I will definitely have to get the first

book in the series to start on!!

What exciting book(s) are you

eagerly anticipating

this week?
 

Stacking The Shelves #15

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Stephanie, Helen, and Tynga @ Tynga's Reviews!

As the title implies, this is all about

sharing the books you're adding

to your shelves, be they physical or virtual.

For the complete rules, and to sign up,

just click on the link above.

This week's haul!!

Books Received For Review

The author sent me this, her debut novel,

for review. 

The premise is certainly fascinating,

as well as very original!

Mother Earth has, in her fury,

turned against humanity,

recruiting human souls to carry out

her revenge....

I can't wait to start it!!

Goodreads

Amazon US/Amazon UK

Books Purchased

I've been wanting to get this

great YA vampire series

for a while now, since

I've heard so much about it!!

I was so happy to get the box set of the

first three volumes!

(And I love these beautiful covers!!)

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