This year really came through reading-wise. Initially, I didn't know what to expect. And I think I was a little surprised to find myself feeling a strong pull right from the beginning of the year to published books. I tried quite a few new-to-me authors with more abandon than I have in recent years—something I'm proud of and hope to continue. Not all of them worked in just an Angie-like way, but regret never entered the room. I passed them on. To the Little Free Libraries in my neighborhood, to the used bookstore down the street that I love, to my own public library in donations. Someone will love them. It didn't have to be me. And I loved giving them that little push along their way to the homes of the people who would soak up their words and hold them tight. What a gift books are. How much I need them and how grateful I am at the end of this year for the ones that came and continued on their way—but most especially for the ones that came to stay. And so, as has long bee...
YES I AM SO EXCITED TOO. I love how all the covers match. I'm happy Katsa and Po will have cameos. I'm happy to read another Kristin Cashore book even if it's 576 pages. AH JUST SO HAPPY/EXCITED :D.
ReplyDeleteahhhh this is so lush!
ReplyDeleteI really need to get started on Graceling and Fire now that Bitterblue is releasing next year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing this. I loved both Graceling and Fire . Cant wait to read Bitterblue :)Love the blue and the keys on the cover !!
ReplyDeleteTHIS is happy news. I just re-listened to Graceling. Do you think Prince Po and Katsa will be in this one??
ReplyDeleteChristina, I know. I'm looking forward to having all three rubbing shoulders on my shelf.
ReplyDeleteCarla, YES.
Jenny, *gasp* wait no longer. Start now!
Shweta, me, too! The keys are great.
Kim, isn't it? I know Po and Katsa will be in this one and I cannot wait to see them again!
It is so beautiful. I am a sucker for old keys.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I can't wait for this one.
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Tiah, yeah, I can't wait to find out their significance.
ReplyDeleteKaren, me either!!
Finally! I have been waiting for this book FOREVER!
ReplyDeleteanxious, it seems like it has been so very long. I just know it's going to be well worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteShe's finished?! It has a release date? This has just made my week.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh it's beautiful! YAY! YAY YAYYYYYY!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteHeather, YES!
ReplyDeleteKIKA, it really is. So excited!!
I love this whole series! One of my favorite YA series - such a lovely set of stories! Definitely recommend!
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