Here are a few books that have caught (or re-caught) my attention recently:
Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict, by Laurie Viera Rigler. Sequel to True Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict; coming out next May. In the first book, a 21st century woman named Courtney Stone went back in time to live the life of a 19th century woman named Jane Mansfield; in the second, Jane goes forward in time to inhabit the life of Courtney. I don’t generally read much Jane Austen fanfiction, but I enjoyed True Confessions, so I’m looking forward to this one.
The Book of Love, by Sarah Bower. By the author of Needle in the Blood; it’s already out in the UK, but not in the States until April. Set in the 15th century; about the court of the Borgias.
Blood Royal, by Vanora Bennett. This is a book that’s coming out in the UK next year; but no US release date yet. About Catherine de Valois; Christine de Pizan makes an appearance.
Stone’s Fall, by Iain Pears. Another historical novel, coming out in May; takes place in 1909 England, Paris in 1890, and 1860s Venice. At 880 pages (according to the publisher’s website), it’s another doorstopper. I enjoyed Instance of the Fingerpost, so I’m thinking this one could be good as well. And Venice—what’s not to love?
If you're in the US, save the date of June 16: The Angels Game, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, the author of Shadow of the Wind (apparently the second-best-selling novel written in the Spanish language, after Don Quixote), will be coming out. It's apparently a prequel to Shadow. I heard about this last, um, April, when it was announced in Publisher’s Lunch that the rights had been sold here, but then I promptly forgot about it. Did you know that Zafon wrote four YA novels as well?
Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict, by Laurie Viera Rigler. Sequel to True Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict; coming out next May. In the first book, a 21st century woman named Courtney Stone went back in time to live the life of a 19th century woman named Jane Mansfield; in the second, Jane goes forward in time to inhabit the life of Courtney. I don’t generally read much Jane Austen fanfiction, but I enjoyed True Confessions, so I’m looking forward to this one.
The Book of Love, by Sarah Bower. By the author of Needle in the Blood; it’s already out in the UK, but not in the States until April. Set in the 15th century; about the court of the Borgias.
Blood Royal, by Vanora Bennett. This is a book that’s coming out in the UK next year; but no US release date yet. About Catherine de Valois; Christine de Pizan makes an appearance.
Stone’s Fall, by Iain Pears. Another historical novel, coming out in May; takes place in 1909 England, Paris in 1890, and 1860s Venice. At 880 pages (according to the publisher’s website), it’s another doorstopper. I enjoyed Instance of the Fingerpost, so I’m thinking this one could be good as well. And Venice—what’s not to love?
If you're in the US, save the date of June 16: The Angels Game, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, the author of Shadow of the Wind (apparently the second-best-selling novel written in the Spanish language, after Don Quixote), will be coming out. It's apparently a prequel to Shadow. I heard about this last, um, April, when it was announced in Publisher’s Lunch that the rights had been sold here, but then I promptly forgot about it. Did you know that Zafon wrote four YA novels as well?
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Happy blogoversary!
I am VERY excited at the prospect of reading The Angel's Game. Shadow of the Wind is one of my favourite books of all time, so I will definitely be trying to get this one as soon as it comes out!
Thanks for the heads-up on these books! I'm new to your blog and am enjoying it very much!