Chicago Review Press has been reissuing a few Mary Stewart classic mysteries in gorgeous, atmospheric trade paperbacks. Aren't they lovely? Today is Mary Stewart's birthday and, in honor of the event, Jennie over at the Mary Stewart Novels Blog is giving away a copy of The Ivy Tree to one lucky commenter. It's one of my very favorite Stewarts and a great way to be introduced to her work if you haven't had a chance yet. Check out the blurb for The Ivy Tree here and then go enter to win!
You are all quite familiar by now with my obsession with The Demon's Lexicon trilogy (you can read my reviews of the first two books here and here ). I discovered book one at the end of last year and went absolutely wild with delight over the darkly twisting combination of work-their-way-under-your-skin characters and the sinister magical underbelly of the world they live in. It instantly went on my best of the year list and I eagerly awaited the sequel. Today is release day for book two-- The Demon's Covenant --and I can tell you right now it is an incredibly awesome read. To celebrate its release, Sarah Rees Brennan agreed to drop in and answer a few of my questions. I think you'll enjoy the results... First things first: Hot brothers. We love them. We love you for creating such good ones. Do you have any brothers? Where did the basis for Alan and Nick’s incredibly complex relationship come from? I too love hot brothers, Angie. Not mine. I mean...
Thanks for the mention, Angie!!
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You bet, Jennie!
ReplyDeleteThese covers are gorgeous! Wow. I'll have to pop over to Jennie's spot :)
ReplyDeleteThea, aren't they? I think you'd really like her books. I love it when reissues really do justice to what's inside. Wish they could do that for Moira Moore's books...
ReplyDeleteThose covers are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe Ivy Tree is my favourite Stewart. Though Nine Coaches Waiting is a close second.
Thanks for the heads up, Angie. I went and entered, knowing how much you love Mary Stewart's work.
ReplyDeleteLi, NINE COACHES WAITING is soooo good. I have a longstanding crush on Raoul. And I love Linda. "for short, or for pretty" :)
ReplyDeleteChristine, my pleasure. I'm glad you entered! They're quite delightful books.
Dang it!!! I just added them all to the reader...and I thought I was done adding new blogs! :)
ReplyDeleteSuey, *grin* you're welcome. :)
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