Review: The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova
Published by: Little, BrownCategory: FICTIONFormat: HARDCOVER BOOKPublish Date: 1/12/2010Price: $26.99/$32.99ISBN: 9780316065788Pages: 576 From the Publisher: Psychiatrist Andrew Marlowe, devoted to his profession and the painting hobby he loves, has a solitary but ordered life. When renowned painter Robert Oliver attacks a canvas in the National Gallery of Art and becomes his patient, Marlow finds that order destroyed. Desperate to understand the secret that torments the genius, he embarks on a journey that leads him into the lives of the women closest to Oliver and a tragedy at the heart of French Impressionism. Kostova’s masterful new novel travels from American cities to the coast of Normandy, from the late 19th century to the late 20th, from young love to last love. THE SWAN THIEVES is a story of obsession, history’s losses, and the … Read entire article »
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Waiting on Wednesday – Jan. 20, 2010
So, I know I posted about The Body Finder by Kimberley Derting on an earlier WoW but I had to do it again when I discovered the book trailer on Kimberley’s own blog (click here to check out her blog and follow…there’s a contest too!) Plus, I just love this cover art, so it’s prettying up my blog again this week. The Body Finder releases March 16, 2010, so keep an eye out for it. I know it’s going to be awesome! Let me know what you think of this trailer in my comments section and remember to go tell Kimberley too. … Read entire article »
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Review: The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova
Hardcover, 576 pages Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Released: Jan 12 2010 ISBN: 978-0316065788 Recommended for: mystery & fiction fans My rating: 3.5 /5 My thoughts: Artist Robert Oliver is stopped short of attacking a painting at the National Art Gallery. He is referred to Psychiatrist Andrew Marlowe, in hopes that their common love of painting will help bring Robert out of his self-imposed silence. With Robert refusing to speak, Marlowe is forced to search his past to find out what took him over the edge. As Marlowe meets the women in Robert’s life, he discovers there’s a mystery woman that seems to haunt Robert. Using letters Robert carries with him, Marlowe uncovers a tragic past that not only releases Robert from the hell he’s been living but alters art history. Elizabeth seamlessly weaves two stories … Read entire article »
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"Waiting on" Wednesday – January 20, 2010
This weekly event is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. I can’t wait to read Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead. I’m getting way ahead of myself here, having just recently read VA#1 but I know I’m going to zip right through books 2-4 soon. Thankfully the wait is less then 4 months! Release Date: May 18, 2010 Publisher: Razorbill (Penguin) Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wrong… After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri’s birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir’s-and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can’t wait for their real lives beyond the Academy’s iron gates to begin. But Rose’s heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: Richelle Mead, Spirit Bound, WOW
Review: Wish by Alexandra Bullen
Hardcover, 336 pages Publisher: Point Released: Jan 1 2010 ISBN: 978-0545139052 Recommended for: YA fans who like HEA My rating: 3 /5 My thoughts: Life is different for Olivia after losing her twin sister, Violet, to a tragic accident. Violet was the outgoing one and now Olivia is having to make new friends and living in a new town with her withdrawn parents. When Olivia brings a dress of Violet’s to the local seamstress for repair, a new dress is returned to her instead – a magical one . She wishes for her sister and thanks to the dress, it comes true. Lucky for her, she is granted two more wishes. We can all relate to growing up, the awkwardness of trying to fit in while at the same time discovering who you are. I enjoyed … Read entire article »
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