Looking back at it now, it was a really solid reading year. I mean, it did its usual (for me) thing and meandered its merry way, here and there, up and down, and in fits and starts across the span of all twelve months. But it really did shape up nicely. Which is a good thing, because it was—shockingly, I know—another year in which we so desperately needed the authors and books and words of the world to come through for us. And they did, didn't they? I am, as ever, so grateful for them and their willingness to push through every barrier and battle that I know must try to keep them from putting their visions on paper. And so, as has long been my custom, I record here my list of published books that saw me through the year. Gifts, every one. (listed in the order in which I read them) The Atlas Complex by Olivie Blake Bride by Ali Hazelwood You Should Be So Lucky by Cat Sebastian Once Persuaded, Twice Shy by Melodie Edwards Lucky Bounce by Cait Nary Lips Like Sugar by Jes...
Those covers are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI want them in my house.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. I want them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link! Maybe she'll be commissioned to do a Jane Eyre cover *fingers crossed*
ReplyDeleteI looked around her sight a bit more, and she has the most lovely portrait of Christina Rossetti. Here's the link: http://blog.jilliantamaki.com/2011/02/portrait-of-christina-rossetti-sketch/
Wow. That is true artistry! I wonder if they'll turn the covers into prints so that people (like me!) can actually buy the books with those jackets??
ReplyDeleteThose are totally gorgeous! I especially love the Emma. Well - they're all great! Thanks so much for sharing that link with us!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link! Penguin Classics are some of my favorite editions, and I love all the nifty covers they're doing nowadays.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link back! I'm happy to share. :) The only thing this news is bad for is my wallet.
ReplyDeletePS. RTB, I adore Christina Rossetti. That's a beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteWow. She's go skills! Now I want one. She should totally go all the way and do illustrations for all of them =P
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goodness, those are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Embroidery *and* books - I think I'm in love!!
ReplyDeleteI love them! Can't wait to buy them. :)
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