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Friday, March 5, 2010
Cover Cravings #6: Eyes
A weekly feature on my blog where I post up cover images that fit a weekly theme - art styles, artists, colour schemes, etc. In essence, this is a meme that celebrates book covers as pieces of art. Covers link to larger images and titles to goodreads summaries.
This week's theme: Eyes
magical eyes, cloudy eyes, scary eyes, beautiful eyes, no eyes...
Examples
The Host by Stephenie Meyer | Road of the Dead by Kevin Brooks
Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk | Rot&Ruin by Jonathan Maberry
2) two eyes/no eyes
What Curiosity Kills by Helen Ellis | Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
She Thief by Angela Morrison | The Traveller by John Twelve Hawks
My Thoughts
In the magical/paranormal world, usually when someone is endowed with special powers, their eyes become "special". There are a lot of different ways to accentuate a person's eyes: flecks of unnatural colour, makeup, lighting, etc.
What are your favourite covers that prominently feature a model's eyes?
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wishlist Wednesday: Spellwright/Tome of the Undergates
A weekly event on my blog where I post about books (not necessarily pre-release or new) that I've just added to my wishlist, along with a little blurb on why I want to read it.
(hosted by Book Chick City & Breaking the Spine)
Spellwright #1:
Spellwright
by Blake Charlton
release date: 16 February 2010
Nicodemus is a young, gifted wizard with a problem. Magic in his world requires the caster to create spells by writing out the text...but he has always been dyslexic, and thus has trouble casting even the simplest of spells. And his misspells could prove dangerous, even deadly, should he make a mistake in an important incantation.
Yet he has always felt that he is destined to be something more than a failed wizard. When a powerful, ancient evil begins a campaign of murder and disruption, Nicodemus starts to have disturbing dreams that lead him to believe that his misspelling could be the result of a curse. But before he can discover the truth about himself, he is attacked by an evil which has already claimed the lives of fellow wizards and has cast suspicion on his mentor. He must flee for his own life if he’s to find the true villain.
But more is at stake than his abilities. For the evil that has awakened is a power so dread and vast that if unleashed it will destroy Nicodemus...and the world.
Why it's on my wishlist
As a reader, I'm always fascinated by the written language and how words can mean so many different things in different contexts. I'm also a sucker for characters who struggle against mental illnesses or deficiencies, such as autism, multiple personality, schizophrenia, etc. Plus, the author has had personal experience with the topic at hand (dyslexia) so I'm pretty excited about the character development =D
Tome of the Undergates
by Sam Sykes
release date: 15 April 2010
Adventurer.
The name never uttered without scorn, they are long loathed for their knowledge of nothing beyond violence and greed and their utter disregard for human life, least of all their own.
And Lenk, a young man with a sword in his hand and a voice in his head, counts them as his closest company.
Charged with retrieving the Tome of the Undergates, a written key to a world long forgotten by mankind and home to creatures determined to return, Lenk is sent after ancient evangelical demons, psychotic warrior women and abominations lost to myth. Against them, he has but two weapons: a piece of steel and five companions as eager to kill each other as they are to help him.
Why it's on my wishlist
Ohhh, I do adore adventure fantasies with bloodthirsty pseudo-companions always at each others throats. Terribly curious about the "voice in his head" part ;D
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Teaser Tuesday: Soulless
Just grab your current read, open to a random page, and share a few "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page. BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
(hosted at Should Be Reading)
“"Ivy, my dear," said Miss Tarabotti as her friend bustled up, "how marvelous of you to find time to walk at such short notice! What a hideous bonnet. I do hope you did not pay too much for it."
"Alexia! How perfectly horrid of you to criticize my hat. Why would I not be able to walk this morning? You know I never have anything better to do on Thursdays. Thursdays are so tiresome, don't you find?" replied Miss Hisselpenny.
from chapter 2 of Soulless by Gail Carriger
I haven't giggled my way through a book in such a long time. The humour is of the "disastrously polite" variety, layered with bucketloads of sarcasm. Side characters are incredibly enjoyable, as is the deliciously described world and intriguing mystery in the plot. I do adore friends that are comfortable enough with each other to bluntly declare their true opinions lol
Monday, March 1, 2010
50 Followers Giveaway Winners!
Thanks to everyone who participated in my first giveaway! There were 45 entrants, with a total of 263 entries! I would also like to thank you all for the tips and encouragement!
Now that I'm past the 100 followers mark, I'm preparing for a new giveaway coming soon - involving actual books this time! =D
And so, announcing the WINNERS as chosen by Random.org:
WINNER #1 is #52 IVY who wins a custom layout design!
WINNER #2 is #256 ALEXA who wins a $5 Amazon.com gift card!
I've emailed the winners, and you have 48 hours (2 days) to respond before I'll have to choose new winners!
Monday Reading 2010/03/01
A weekly event to celebrate what we are reading for the week as well as books completed the previous week.
(hosted weekly by Book Journey)
Completed Last Week
- NYX: Wannabe by Joe Quesado
(graphic novel) - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes Anthologies #1
(audio book read by John Telfer)
Plan to Read This Week
- Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
Still Reading
- Soulless by Gail Carriger
Parasol Protectorate #1 - Poison Sleep by T.A. Pratt
Marla Mason #2 - Nightlife by Rob Thurman
Cal Leandros #1 - Hunting Fear by Kay Hooper
Bishop Special Crimes Unit #7 - Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman
Still Listening To
- Another Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri
Another #1
(audio book read by Katherine Kellgren)
New Reviews
Weekly Summary
- Teaser Tuesday: Bleeding Violet
- Wishlist Wednesday: The Gardner
- Booking Through Thursday: Why You Read
interesting question this week =) - Cover Cravings #5: Hands
- Saturday Screenings: February 2010
Didn't manage to get that far on reading this weekend...slept through most of it lol
No books received this week either =( I am expecting a few in the mail though.
Soulless is looking mighty good as I read, I'll have a review up within the week =)
Giveaway Reminder
My first giveaway is officially closed! I will announce the winners within the day! Thank you all for entering, a new 100 followers contest should be coming shortly! =)
