Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday (2)

I've been keeping an eye on (FB stalking) Juliet Marillier, and am getting all excited about her two releases this year. Mostly, I'm excited for her new young adult/adult crossover, but her next Sevenwaters instalment should be out in November. I look forward to next Christmas just because of the books I want it to bring.

Shadowfell 
Juliet Marillier
September 11, 2012
 Until recent times, a wary tolerance has existed between the human residents of Alban and the uncanny Good Folk. Then Keldec ascends the throne, and the kingdom becomes a place of fear where magic is shunned, neighbour turns on neighbour and no secret is safe. When fifteen-year-old Nevyn suffers an unthinkable betrayal of trust, she finds herself all alone in a world turned hostile. The secret she guards so closely could be her doom. It could also be the key to Alban's future. 
Shadowfell is a story of tyranny and rebellion; of magic and of human courage
Cover art has not yet been released. I'll be posting it when it has been put up.

Thief of Shadows
Elizabeth Hoyt
July 1, 2012
A masked man... Winter Makepeace lives a double life. By day he's the stoic headmaster of a home for foundling children. But the night brings out a darker side of Winter. As the moon rises, so does the Ghost of St. Giles—protector, judge, fugitive. When the Ghost, beaten and wounded, is rescued by a beautiful aristocrat, Winter has no idea that his two worlds are about to collide. 
A dangerous woman... Lady Isabel Beckinhall enjoys nothing more than a challenge. Yet when she's asked to tutor the Home's dour manager in the ways of society— flirtation, double entendres, and scandalous liaisons—Isabel can't help wondering why his eyes seem so familiar—and his lips so tempting. 
A passion neither could deny... During the day Isabel and Winter engage in a battle of wills. At night their passions are revealed...But when little girls start disappearing from St. Giles, Winter must avenge them. For that he might have to sacrifice everything—the Home, Isabel...and his life.


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The Mysterious Lady Law by Robert Appleton


In a time of grand airships and steam-powered cars, the death of a penniless young maid will hardly make the front page. But part-time airship waitress and music hall dancer Julia Bairstow is shattered by her sister's murder. When Lady Law, the most notorious private detective in Britain, offers to investigate the case pro bono, Julia jumps at the chance—even against the advice of Constable Al Grant, who takes her protection surprisingly to heart.
Lady Law puts Scotland Yard to shame. She's apprehended Jack the Ripper and solved countless other cold-case crimes. No one knows how she does it, but it's brought her fortune, renown and even a title. But is she really what she claims to be—a genius at deducting? Or is Al right and she is not be trusted?
Julia is determined to find out the truth, even if it means turning sleuth herself—and turning the tables on Lady Law... 
Publication Date: January 31st, 2011
Publisher: Carina Press
Country: United States of America
ISBN13: 9781426891151
Original Language: English
Age Group: Young Adult
Genre: Supernatural/Paranormal, Romance, Mystery, Steampunk
Source: ARC recieved through NetGalley (a long time ago).
Buy the Book: Amazon
Lootability: It's a blunt object hit someone with it.

Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday (2)

Top Ten Authors I Wish Would Write Another Book
1. Stephen Chbosky who wrote Perks of Being a Wallflower, gave me one of the most profound reading experiences of my entire life. I wish I could re-read it without knowing how it ended. It's the only book he's ever written and I can't wait to see the film adaptation. I don't have high hopes for it, but a girl can hope.

2. Elizabeth Haydon, author of the Rhapsody series, and The Lost Journals of Pen Polypheme, is one of my favourite fantasy authors. Her last book was published in 2008, and despite rumours of a book release in the (american) spring, I'm not getting my hopes up.

3. J.K Rowling who we all know as the author of one of the most beloved children authors. I don't necessarily want more Harry Potter, but I'd love to explore further into the mythology behind the series. I'm looking forward to the release of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on Pottermore.com and the Harry Potter Encyclopedia.

4. M.J Putney's young adult series, starting with Dark Mirror, has enthralled me completely, and I'm desperately looking forward to the final instalment of the trilogy, due out in July. I'm hoping she'll keep working on her young adult series.

5. Juliet Marillier needs to publish more Sevenwaters books. She has a new young adult series Shadowfell due out in September. (Christmas gift!). Her Sevenwaters series is one of the best series I have ever read.

6. Suzanne Collins gave us the Hunger Games, and though she has written another series, I would love to see how she continued in that realm, or if she could go in a new direction with her work.

7. George Norman Lippert has written a few novels of his own, but even better, he continued the Harry Potter world! Rowling even praised his work, but he has paused his HP work to explore his own. I want more Harry Potter!

8. China Mieville should be writing an official sequel to Un Lun Dun. I believe the City and the City and maybe one of the others are within the same world. But I miss the characters.


9. Jane Austen died before she could produce another masterpiece. I know a lot of people find ehr work too dull or floral for their tastes, but I believe she has written at least two of the greatest love stories I've ever read. Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion are my utter favourites.


10. Isobelle Carmody has left me waiting for her since I was 15. Her Obernewtyn series is finally coming to a close, but I want the Legendsong finale to come out!







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