Angieville

This evening I've got several interesting links for you. First off, Liz over at A Chair, A Fireplace & a Tea Cozy has the scoop on two new Madeleine L'Engle reissues and the covers are so lovely that I have to post them here as well. Aren't they sigh-worthy? I just love them. And since And Both Were Young is one of my favorites of her lesser-known works, I will definitely be picking up a copy. I hope these new editions and covers help both books find a new and receptive readership. They deserve it. Second, Chelle over at Tempting Persephone has started up a new weekly feature that I think is awesome. She calls it "I    ♥ This Art" and has this to say: I ♥ This Art is a weekly feature on Tempting Persephone. Art, no matter the medium, buoys my spirit up. Each week I’ll spotlight a piece that speaks to me, makes me want to know more, or just makes me feel. The first spotlight she has up, " A Boy and a Girl ," is so lovely. I've already be...

A couple of noteworthy items for you this evening: My friend Chelle over at Tempting Persephone is hosting a wonderful challenge called Pursuing the Lioness . This event is a chance for those who have not yet discovered Tamora Pie rce 's phenomenal Alanna books ( the Song of the Lioness quartet ) to read one or all of them and post about the experience sometime over the next six months. And for those who know and love Alanna already, Chelle is asking for guest posts about your favorite book, character, or memory associated with the series. Most of you know what a pivotal series this was for me growing up and so you can guess how much this event gives me the deep tingles. I'll be helping kick off the festivities with a guest post on the 18th. I hope you'll take part as well. See you there! A few days ago I was over on Twitter rhapsodizing about my love for The Demon's Lexicon and all things Alan & Nick, when the Ana-half of The Book Smugglers hinted I should head...