So the lovely Tundra Books recently issued these utterly swoonworthy paperback editions of L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series, and I literally cannot look away. This is a series that is very near and dear to my heart as my mother read them all aloud to me as a girl, but which strangely I've never really set about collecting pretty editions of (or even matching ones). I know. I shock myself. And it seems they may only be available in Canada at present. But these? These are the ones, guys.
I feel a bit giddy finally talking to you all about this series. If you'll remember, I fell madly in love with The Q when it came out a few years ago. Now, Beth Brower is writing The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion — a series of novellas set in London in 1883. Each volume is an excerpt from the incorrigible Emma's journals, and the first two volumes are already available with the third on the way soon. I think they'd make rather perfect pandemic reading. Humorous and charming down to their bones, they're just what the doctor ordered to lift your spirits in this uncertain time that just proves to be too much some days. If you're experiencing one of those days, I suggest giving Volume 1 a go (it's only 99 cents on Kindle, $4.99 for a trade paperback copy). It will surprise exactly none of you that I own print and digital editions of both volumes. Miss Emma M. Lion has waited long enough. Come hell or high water (and really, given her track record, both a...

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ReplyDeleteOMG, I need these. Those are beautiful - the colors especially! Wow.
ReplyDeleteBest. Covers. Ever.
ReplyDeleteRight? I mean, yeah.
ReplyDeleteNeed is the word. I'm suddenly stalking Canadian booksellers.
ReplyDeleteThey really are. I need them on my shelves ASAP.
ReplyDeleteOoooooooo...I think I need these. Immediately!
ReplyDeleteI know! So beautifully designed.
ReplyDeleteI really really need these.
ReplyDeleteOMG! I need these, but I just got the collection with the old covers!! GAH!
ReplyDeleteThey're perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh no! Sigh. I hate it when I do that. Unknowingly, of course. But still.
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