New Books
More ARCs have arrived this week and while I’m very grateful to have these copies I’m wondering how will I find time to fit them all in. I guess that’s a good problem to have but I admit sometimes it makes me feel a bit overwhelmed because all the books sound so interesting and I want to start them all at once. Anyway, let’s talk about the books.
- The Leopard’s Wife by Paul Pickering. Set in the dark heart of the war-torn Congo and within the commensurately savage enclave of a British public school, the novel offers an at-once magical and searing portrait of the terrible beauty of post-colonial Africa. I don’t think I’ve read a novel set in the Congo before so I’m especially interested in this one because of that.
- The Magicians by Lev Grossman. Quentin Coldwater is brilliant but miserable. He’s a high school senior in Brooklyn, secretly fascinated with a series of children’s novels set in a magical land called Fillory. He assumes magic isn’t real, until he finds himself admitted to a very secret and very exclusive college of magic in upstate New York. Ooh, I would love to go there! I also noticed that the book includes a map – I love it when books have maps.
- The Confessions of Catherine de Medici by C.W. Gortner. I really loved Gortner’s first book, The Last Queen, so when I was asked if I would like to be part of the book tour I had to say yes. I can’t wait to read this one. I don’t have all the details of the blog tour but I’ll keep you posted as more info comes out.
- Eleanor The Queen by Norah Lofts. At a time when a woman’s value was measured solely by her wealth and the number of sons she bore, Eleanor was the high-spirited, stubborn and intelligent heiress to the vast duchy of Aquitaine. I don’t think I’ve read any books about Eleanor so I’m looking forward to this novel and being trasnported to another time.
Have you heard of these? Which one would you start with first? Tomorrow I’ll tell you which books I am reading now. I’ve got some good ones on the nightstand.
Nymeth http://www.thingsmeanalot.com
April 29th, 2010 at 8:48 amI’ve heard such mixed things about The Magicians! Maybe your thoughts will help me decide for good whether or not it is for me. Enjoy your new books!
Jennifer @ Mrs. Q: Book Addict http://web.me.com/quirion
April 29th, 2010 at 11:28 amEnjoy all your new books! I’ve also heard mixed things about The Magicians. I haven’t read any. I’ll be looking forward to your review.
Serena http://savvyverseandwit.com
April 29th, 2010 at 5:43 pmI also received the Gortner book as well. I cannot wait to read it. I hope you enjoy your books
Isabel http://booksandotherstuff.blogspot.com
April 29th, 2010 at 8:36 pmThere’s a movie with Katherine Hepburn, a young Anthony Hopkins and Anthony Hopkins called The Lion in the Winter. It’s about Eleanor!
You would like it!
Isabel http://booksandotherstuff.blogspot.com
April 29th, 2010 at 8:36 pmI meant to say Peter O’Toole
Kathleen http://boardinginmyforties.blogspot.com
April 29th, 2010 at 8:42 pmThere are just too many good books and not enough time!
Priscilla http://eveningreader.wordpress.com
April 30th, 2010 at 12:28 amOooo….The Magicians! I have seen mixed reviews, but the positive ones have sounded so good–I think it looks fun.
Vasilly http://classicvasilly.wordpress.com
April 30th, 2010 at 12:37 amThe only book I’ve heard of on the list is The Magicians. Happy reading!
Bookgirl http://www.bookgirl.net
April 30th, 2010 at 12:40 amNymeth – I hope it’s good. It sounds like a fun read and I am thinking of adding to my Once Upon a Time Challenge!
Jennifer – You know, I think it’s a good thing I don’t remember reading much about it before! haha… I’ll keep my expectations in check that’s for sure.
Serena – I was hoping he was going to do Isabella’s life instead but really looking forward to this one. Are you doing the tour as well? Will definitely be looking for your review!
Isabel – Really? I need to look for that. I bet my mom may even have it! She loves those classic films.
Kathleen – So true!
Priscilla – I hope it turns out to be a fun read. Sort of like a Harry Potter for an older crowd
Vasilly – Thank you – I’m excited about the books but just don’t know which one to start with!
Stephanie http://stephaniewrittenword.com
April 30th, 2010 at 11:35 amI read and reviewed THe Magicians last year – it was a good book!!
bookeywookey http://bookeywookey.blogspot.com
April 30th, 2010 at 1:24 pmThe Magicians is fantastic. I couldn’t put it down!
Bookgirl http://www.bookgirl.net
May 1st, 2010 at 5:54 amStephanie – Yay, I’m glad to hear you liked it!
Bookeywookey – Oh good, another good review. I was beginning to get a bit worried
Danielle http://www.danitorres.typepad.com
May 1st, 2010 at 7:23 pmI can see I am going to have to check out the Grossman book from the library–sounds good. Thanks for the heads up!
Les in NE http://lesleysbooknook.blogspot.com
May 2nd, 2010 at 9:59 pmI read Grossman’s earlier book, The Codex, and thought it was quite good, so I’ll be interested in reading your review for The Magicians. It sounds great!
Ross http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/Ghostnapped.html
May 5th, 2010 at 12:22 pmWill have to check these titles out. another new childrens book is Ghostnapped! By Ashley Howland, I really enjoyed the read!
http://www.strategicbookpublishing.com/Ghostnapped.html