Who’s excited about the weekend? I know I am. Anyway, I’ve got a few things to update you on so let’s get started.
First, thank you everyone who entered the giveaway for Long Division by Jane Berentson and with help from Random.org the winners are Juliann and Amy. Thanks again to Jane for the guest post and the publisher for the books.
I also want to wrap up the 1930s Mini Challenge that Nymeth hosted. I read Mariana by Monica Dickens and unfortunately I never got around to writing a review. I was a little bit disappointed by the book, which I hate to admit as it’s a Persephone and I’ve loved some of their books, but I think this was a case of my expectations of the book were different. I kept hoping it would focus more on Mary as a young woman in the 1930s not so much her childhood. Anyway, I’m still glad I read it and of course thank you Nymeth for hosting the challenge!
I’ve finished a couple of my current reads and although I should probably focus on the last two the other day I got The Affinity Bridge by George Mann and that’s been capturing my attention. When I got an ARC of The Osiris Ritual (the second book in the series) I think some of you mentioned that I should read Bridge first.
I’ve been wanting to read a Steampunk novel to see what it’s all about and oh my goodness, this is a fun ride so far! It’s got zombies, bizarre flying contraptions, a mystery, a sleuth and sidekick and of course it’s all in Victorian London. Frankly, my other reads are now going to have to wait.
So that’s the scoop from me. I hope you have a beautiful weekend and more book talk soon.
I’m sorry that you were disappointed with Mariana. I’ve yet to read this book but I’m not in a rush to read it as I’m waiting for the right mood to strike. 😉
Hope you’ve a great weekend ahead and happy reading, Iliana!
The Affinity Bridge sounds like something I might enjoy. Followed your link, and I liked the cover, too!
How fun to win a book! I am really looking forward to the weekend. I picked up the Art Journaling magazine and have time to sit on the deck and read.
You’re welcome. Iliana! I’m so sorry that Mariana didn’t quite live up to your expectations.
Isn’t that funny, how you put a book aside just to peek at a new one and then you get so caught up you can’t put that new one down. I just love that feeling. Happy reading.
Melody – You know, this is a book I wouldn’t mind picking up again some time just because I think I really wasn’t in the mood to read it when I did and I think that’s part of my disappointment with it. I hope you’ll enjoy it! 🙂
jenclair – It does have a pretty cover doesn’t it? Hope you’ll check it out.
Juliann – Yay, now you are going to be set with a new book and your magazine! If you try some of the prompts from the magazine you’ll have to share ok.
Nymeth – Thank you for hosting the challenge. At least I finally dusted off that book to read it! I’d had it for ages.
Wisteria Leigh – I know it’s great isn’t it? I hope you are enjoying all of your current reads!
It seems Mann has two more books in that series coming out soon so you won’t ahve to wait long for more.
Happy weekending and reading, Iliana!
I’m looking forward to getting to The Affinity Bridge at some point. I’ve heard very good things. If you end up liking that kind of steampunk, I highly recommend Cherie Priest’s novel, Boneshaker. It is very good and is deserving of all the awards nominations and praise it got last year.
congrats to the winners 😉
sorry the book Mariana dissapointed.
happy reading and enjoy your weekend 🙂
Hope you have a nice weekend!
I missed out on the 1930s mini challenge, i never heard about it 🙂
You have a lot going on and I am sure I will read Mariana someday. It is ok to put high expectations, i think/
what else? i need to really get m y book reading right. i have just too many going on…. sorry going nowhere 😀
Excited about the book! I’ve not read a steampunk novel yet though I’ve been very curious.
Jodie – I think you were the one who told me to start with the first book, maybe? 🙂 It’s really been a fun read and I’ll definitely be watching for those others!
Andi – Hope you guys had a lovely weekend!
Carl V. – Believe it or not, I do have The Boneshaker! I almost started it – it was sort of a toss up between that one and this one. Glad to hear you liked it and I know I’ll be looking forward to it!
bookworm – Hope you had a great weekend too! 🙂
Kathleen – Thank you so much. It was fun and I can’t believe it’s over so soon!
Veens – It was a fun challenge and I had so many books I wanted to read but you know how that goes right 🙂
Amy – Congrats again and don’t forget to send me your address! I need to send it to the Publisher so they can get the book to you. Thanks.
Congrats to the winners. Have a great week!
Too bad about Mariana–I really liked it, but if you were expecting something different it would be disappointing. I’m curious about Affinity Bridge as I checked it out from the library but it went back unread. I still want to read it, but as always it’s a matter of fitting it in!