Over the last few weeks I’ve received some really great books I’m looking forward to reading. I’ve been meaning to tell you about them so here’s the list:
- The Radleys by Matt Haig. Another vampire novel but it does sound good and I’ve heard so many good things about Haig’s other books that I’m hopeful this will be a good one.
- The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card. A coming of age story with some magic thrown into it. I’ve not read anything by this author but I know he’s a favorite among the fantasy crowd right?
- A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Magic, desire and more vampires! At the heart of the novel is an old manuscript so I do have a weakness for that sort of thing.
- Paris Was Ours by Penelope Rowlands. Thirty-two writers share their observations and revelations about the world’s most seductive city.
- Trouble and Her Friends by Melissa Scott. A novel of the near future, virtual worlds and hackers. This one the Lambda Literary Award for Science Fiction.
- The Shadow of What We Were by Luis Sepúlveda. Three old cronies are called together to carry out one last revolutionary gesture. I’ve not read anything by this Chilean writer so I’m very excited about this book.
- The Stronger Sex by Hans Werner Kettenbach. Alex Zabel, a young lawyer is set to defend the indefensible: a lying, power obsessed adulterer and ruthless industrialist accused of wrongfully dismissing his mistress. Some of the reviews mention that this is in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith.
- Among Others by Jo Walton. A magical tale of coming-of-age. Recently Carl V. had a wonderful review about this one and he’s even got a copy to giveaway so check that out.
Isn’t that a great haul? I don’t even know where to start.
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I couldn’t decide if I were you too, lol. Happy reading, Iliana!
Huge stack for you as well. Enjoy The Radleys, and the rest as well.
I got Paris Was Ours, too, and it looks interesting. Haven’t heard of the others on your list. Happy reading!
I got a copy of Paris was Ours as well. It looks like it will be fun. I’m thinking a little Paris in the springtime might be rather nice 🙂
Happy reading! Sounds like a fun stack of books.
Wow, lucky you to have such a great stack to look forward to. I’ve only heard about The Radleys and the reviews I’ve read have been all good. Hope you enjoy this one and all the others too. I’ll look forward to your reviews.
A Discovery of Witches is one that I’ve had my eye on. Looking forward to your review on it.
Great haul. I am really enjoying A Discovery of Witches. Paris is ours looks like it will be good as well.
Grat haul Iliana. I’ve been wanting to read Orson Scott Card. Enjoy 🙂
I just finished Paris Was Ours. It could have used a glossary of French expressions because the essays are peppered with expressions and words that are meaningless to those of us who don’t know the language. But, I really, really enjoyed it. I felt like I learned a lot about life in Paris and the French way of living.
The Paris book sounds great! I also was sent copies of the Sepulveda and Kettenbach–I’m looking forward to both of them! Enjoy your lovely haul of books!
🙂 I visited Carl this morning and added Jo Walton’s book to my list!
Among Others looks really really good. I have two books by Jo Walton on my TBR pile all ready, though, so I am trying to refrain until I have read them!
Enjoy your books!
Start with Among Others! It looks great!
Hi everyone – I did luck out with some great ARCs didn’t I? Still haven’t jumped into any of them as I’ve got some other books going but I promise to keep you guys posted 🙂