Category Archives: Eva Ibbotson
Around the Web
So many links, so little time… Here’s what caught my attention around the internets lately: Seanan McGuire posted the cover for the new Toby Daye book, “Late Eclipses” (out March 2011). It’s not as pretty as the cover for “An … Continue reading
2009: Recap of My Reading Year Part I
This time last year, I posted an epic series of posts about my reading year (okay, five – that counts as epic for me). This time around, not that many, I swear. Looking back at the first half of 2009: … Continue reading
A Few of My Favourite… YA Books
I’ve been horribly remiss at not mentioning The Book Smugglers’ YA Appreciation Month previously, but hey, I’m guessing you all know about it already (and if not, there is still a week to go!). Anyway, today, they have invited all … Continue reading
Filed under Eoin Colfer, Eva Ibbotson, LJ Smith, LM Montgomery, Megan Whalen Turner, Sharon Shinn, Tamora Pierce
I Have Just Ordered…
Eva Ibbotson’s “Magic Flutes”, which is being re-released on 1 May. I couldn’t quite decide between the UK (left) and US (right) cover, but finally went for the UK one since I have the UK edition of “The Secret Countess” … Continue reading
Filed under Covers, Eva Ibbotson
The Second Quarter of 2008
In my January-March wrap up, I forgot to mention the major book-related event in January – I got my Sony Reader. And Catherine Asaro’s “The Ruby Dice” was the first ebook I read on it. It’s funny how that sticks … Continue reading
Around the Web
The Times today had a review of Eva Ibbotson‘s new YA (children’s?) book “The Dragonfly Pool”. I wasn’t that interested, but I am now after reading the review. Here’s the back cover blurb: Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she … Continue reading
Filed under Eloisa James, Eva Ibbotson, Lois McMaster Bujold, Web news
Recent Reads
I’ve been rather quiet here lately, but that’s because I’ve been reading lots, so it’s all good! I finished Lois McMaster Bujold‘s “Passages” almost in one go (note to self: do not start reading LMB’s books at 11pm at night). I … Continue reading
Filed under Eva Ibbotson, Lois McMaster Bujold
Finally…
I had to upgrade both the Java and Shockwave versions on my laptop, but I can now post pictures! It’s the little things… Okay, here’s why I wanted to post pictures – I came across the Eva Ibbotson covers for the … Continue reading
Filed under Covers, Eva Ibbotson, Patricia Briggs, Web news
The Year in Review – Part 3
My favourite books of 2007 – roughly in reading order: ** Patricia Briggs‘ “Blood Bound” (urban fantasy) – The second book in her Mercy series didn’t disappoint. I’ve just finished the third (“Iron Kissed”) and can safely say this is one … Continue reading
A good book day
Amazon delivery this morning – Sharon Shinn‘s “Reader and Raelynx” and Suzanne Brockmann‘s “All Through The Night”! I’ve been waiting impatiently for these books to come out – and now my biggest dilemma is which one to read first Oh, … Continue reading
Filed under Eva Ibbotson, Sharon Shinn, Suzanne Brockmann
