Chicago Review Press has been reissuing a few Mary Stewart classic mysteries in gorgeous, atmospheric trade paperbacks. Aren't they lovely? Today is Mary Stewart's birthday and, in honor of the event, Jennie over at the Mary Stewart Novels Blog is giving away a copy of The Ivy Tree to one lucky commenter. It's one of my very favorite Stewarts and a great way to be introduced to her work if you haven't had a chance yet. Check out the blurb for The Ivy Tree here and then go enter to win!
I fell in love with the cover of Alexandra Bracken 's debut novel-- Brightly Woven --last fall and the scant synopses I could find at the time certainly piqued my interest. After managing to get my hands on an ARC, I found myself surprised and pleased with this unique fantasy. You can read my review here . As the release date approached, I invited Alex to participate in an interview and giveaway here on the site and, despite her crazy busy schedule, she kindly accepted. Enjoy! First things first: When did the idea for Brightly Woven first hit you and what (if anything) did you know right off the bat? I remember the exact moment it hit me—what I was doing, who I was talking to, what song was playing on iTunes. :) I had just come back from Winter Break my sophomore year in college and was sitting on my bed chatting with my mom. Sophomore year was pretty remarkable in terms of the insane weather that we had in Virginia (where I was in school) but it had also been a bizar...
Thanks for the mention, Angie!!
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You bet, Jennie!
ReplyDeleteThese covers are gorgeous! Wow. I'll have to pop over to Jennie's spot :)
ReplyDeleteThea, aren't they? I think you'd really like her books. I love it when reissues really do justice to what's inside. Wish they could do that for Moira Moore's books...
ReplyDeleteThose covers are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe Ivy Tree is my favourite Stewart. Though Nine Coaches Waiting is a close second.
Thanks for the heads up, Angie. I went and entered, knowing how much you love Mary Stewart's work.
ReplyDeleteLi, NINE COACHES WAITING is soooo good. I have a longstanding crush on Raoul. And I love Linda. "for short, or for pretty" :)
ReplyDeleteChristine, my pleasure. I'm glad you entered! They're quite delightful books.
Dang it!!! I just added them all to the reader...and I thought I was done adding new blogs! :)
ReplyDeleteSuey, *grin* you're welcome. :)
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