Aside from the new books I added to the shelves this weekend, I’ve also been making room for some books that have come to me via friends and ARCs.
First, The Godmother by Carrie Adams which Lisa passed on to me. The book has a delightful cover and it sounds like a fun, fluffy story so I am looking forward to it. Thank you Lisa.
My dear friend Christine surprised me with a lovely edition of The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo. What makes this book super special is that she got it for me when she was on a trip to Paris recently and it came from the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore. Don’t you just love the little stamp they put in the book? And, by the way, if you want to see some gorgeous photography of France (or elsewhere for that matter) check out Christine’s new photography site, Lightwash Studio. It is stunning!
On the ARC front, I’ve received Gifts of War by Mackenzie Ford. This is part of the BookBrowse First Impressions program. From Sourcebooks, I got My Cousin Rachel by Daphne DuMaurier. I’ve been wanting to read something by else by Daphne DuMaurier for so long. And, finally for an upcoming book blog tour I got Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, which had been on my radar as soon as I’d heard about it.
I’m so excited about all of these books. Now, I guess I better get back to my current books so I can pick up something else to read soon.
That Victor Hugo book is so cool, I can’t even find appropriate words! Only a true friend would think of such a thing. Wow. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is also on my radar. The only reason I haven’t run out and purchased it is because so many people have reviewed it, and I am attempting to find some hidden gems for my WWII challenge. I am sure I’ll read it at some point!
Iliana…You are going to love Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.
I reviewed that as an ARC a few months ago. I loved it!!!
The Hunchback book is phenomenal…love the stamp. What a nice friend to bring you such a perfect gift.
I have heard of Gifts of War and I want to read that one someday…let me know what you think, OK?
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I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. I’ve had my eye on that one for a while. Happy reading!
That’s so cool! Shakespeare and Company is on my list of places to go before I leave Europe. Thanks, Iliana!
I am so happy that you really like your book! With Notre Dame sitting across the Seine from the bookstore, it just had to be the one!
You have some other wonderful arrivals! I always smile when I hear Daphne Du Maurier because several of the books she wrote were based around the Cornwall/Devon area where I lived for a little while in England. I think we went to visit the museum once in Fowey. 🙂
I too have Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet and look forward to reading it!
What a great collection of new books! I haven’t read anything by Du Maurier except for Rebecca so I will be looking out for your review to see what her other work is like. So jealous of your book from Paris!! We are going there later this year so I hope I get the chance to go to Shakespeare and Company.
You better get busy! 🙂
I just read my first Ian Rankin book because of you. I liked it and will read more of him!
That stamp from Shakespeare and Co. is really fun! My wife found a nice old worn hardback copy of My Cousin Rachel for me at her library’s book sale before Christmas. I look forward to reading it sometime, du Maurier is one of the good ones!
What wonderful new arrivals! Should keep you busy for a while!
Oh, I love the Victor Hugo book you have! Definitely a keeper!
I can’t wait to dive into Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet too! Like you, this book had been on my radar the moment I had seen it mentioned on a few blogs.
Happy reading! 🙂
I will be reading The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet this next month. I can’t wait! Enjoy your new acquisitions, Iliana.
I read My Cousin Rachel ages ago and remember liking it very much. It’s something I want to reread eventually!
What a nice gift the Hugo is! Love the stamp, it makes the book extra special.
Love that stamp!
I really liked Godmother. I reviewed it on my blog. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
You know, I’ve never read DuMaurier, and I think that’s a crime! Must get around to it soon …
Thanks for including the picture of the Victor Hugo book. I really like it.
Of all the books to comment on, I’m going to comment on “The Godmother.” I got this a while ago and started it … it is a fun, fluffy read. Enjoy.