A weekly event hosted by Sheila from Book Journey to discuss your reading week ~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. Thanks Sheila :)
Quite an emotionally draining week with my best friend Alaine in hospital for surgery but making a good recovery and 2 more friends with children in hospital. I'm sending all my friends with health worries my love and very best wishes for recovery.
Cal had a great game of soccer, scored a goal and came out with a 2 all draw against a tough team. Saturday night we participated in Earth Hour turning our lights off for an hour and finished off the night at Max Brenner (heaven for chocolate lovers)
warm chocolate souffle (to-die-for)
I posted a review for:
THESE THINGS HIDDEN by Heather Gudenkauf ~ 5 stars and a 2011 favourite read.
I have 2 copies of THESE THINGS HIDDEN by Heather Gudenkauf to give away ~ enter the competition here.
Don't forget to enter the giveaway of EXIT THE ACTRESS by Priya Parmar.
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Finished Last Week:
HEART WITH JOY by Steve Cushman ~ 4.5 stars. Loved this YA novel and I have to say a big thank you to Staci @ Life in the Thumb for the recommendation.
A STORM CALLED KATRINA by Myron Uhlberg ~ 4 stars
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This Week's Reading List:
THE MATCHMAKER OF KENMARE by Frank Delaney ~ page 35
VIOLENT EXPOSURE by Katherine Howell
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Reviews still to do:
BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Allison Glenn tried to hide what happened that night...and failed. The consequence? Five years in prison. Now she's free. But secrets have a way of keeping you caged...When Allison is sent to prison for a heinous crime, she leaves behind her reputation as Linden Falls' golden girl forever. Her parents deny the existence of their once-perfect child. Her former friends exult in her downfall. Her sister, Brynn, faces the whispered rumours every day in the hallways of their small Iowa high school. It's Brynn - shy, quiet Brynn - who carries the burden of what really happened that night. All she wants is to forget Allison and the past that haunts her. But then Allison is released, and is more determined than ever to speak with her sister. Now their legacy of secrets is focused on one little boy. And if the truth is revealed, the consequences will be unimaginable for the adoptive mother who loves him, the girl who tried to protect him and the two sisters who hold the key to all that is hidden.
About the Author:
Heather Gudenkauf is the bestselling author of The Weight of Silence. She lives in Dubuque, Iowa with her husband, three children, and a very spoiled German Shorthaired Pointer named Maxine. In her free time Heather enjoys spending time with her family, reading, hiking, and running. She is currently working on her third novel.
Visit Heather Gudenkauf's website to find out more.
GIVEAWAY:
These Things Hidden made my2011 favourite read list and I'm excited to be able to offer 2 lucky readers the chance to win their own copy of this 5 star read (in my humble opinion) thanks to the wonderful Erin @ Media Muscle.
Only open to US/Canadian residents
HOW TO ENTER:
*You must be a follower of my blog (if you're not a follower & you'd like to enter just click on the follow button on the right hand side of my blog - easy peasy)
Genre: General Fiction/Mystery Copyright: 2011 Pages: 352 Book Source: ARC courtesy of Harlequin & NetGalley
Synopsis: Allison Glenn tried to hide what happened that night...and failed. The consequence? Five years in prison. Now she's free. But secrets have a way of keeping you caged...When Allison is sent to prison for a heinous crime, she leaves behind her reputation as Linden Falls' golden girl forever. Her parents deny the existence of their once-perfect child. Her former friends exult in her downfall. Her sister, Brynn, faces the whispered rumours every day in the hallways of their small Iowa high school. It's Brynn - shy, quiet Brynn - who carries the burden of what really happened that night. All she wants is to forget Allison and the past that haunts her. But then Allison is released, and is more determined than ever to speak with her sister. Now their legacy of secrets is focused on one little boy. And if the truth is revealed, the consequences will be unimaginable for the adoptive mother who loves him, the girl who tried to protect him and the two sisters who hold the key to all that is hidden.
Review:
I was enthralled with Heather Gudenkauf's debut novel, The Weight Of Silence so jumped at the chance to review the author's newest book, These Things Hidden. It surpassed my expectations, dragged me kicking and screaming through a gamut of emotions and had me gasping til the last page.
These Things Hidden is one of those rare books that has you holding your breath in shock and horror, weeping in despair and sighing with hope and relief. Ms Gudenkauf portrays the complexities of the human spirit with sensitivity and a mesmerising clarity ... frailties on one hand and selflessness and goodness on the other.
The lives of four women are intricately woven to create an intense, brilliantly crafted story. I read with my heart in my mouth, so completely immersed in the story and invested in these women's lives that I had to know the outcome.
I can't say too much without giving away spoilers but suffice to say the characters tug at your heartstrings. I liked Allison, her strength and goodness shone through despite her tragic past. I really admired Claire and Charm too, their love, compassion and honesty were portrayed with emotion and realism. I loathed Mr and Mrs Glenn for their shallow expectations and emotional barrenness and can see how their coldness shaped the lives and decisions of Allison and Brynn.
A favourite read for 2011, I urge you to run out and buy These Things Hidden; it's that good!
Visit Heather Gudenkauf's website to find out more.
A weekly event hosted by Sheila from Book Journey to discuss your reading week ~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. Thanks Sheila :)
Can't believe how quickly the weeks are flying, Last week Cal's team had another soccer win, that's 3 from 3, we saw Limitless at the movies and I scraplifted a layout of our sweet little Bella (below) amongst other mundane things. This week will be a busy, emotional week, please say a prayer for my best friend Alaine who is going in for major surgery on Wednesday.
Don't forget the competition is still running for a copy of THE TUDOR SECRET by C W Gortner.
Also check out Priya Parmar's guest post and giveaway of EXIT THE ACTRESS.
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Finished Last Week:
THE FIDDLER'S GUN by A. S. Peterson ~ 5 stars (click on title to see review - DO IT, this one is so worth it!)
THESE THINGS HIDDEN by Heather Gudenkauf ~ 5 stars and a 2011 favourite read. Click on title to see review. I also have 2 copies of this one up for grabs on Tuesday.
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This Week's Reading List:
THE MATCHMAKER OF KENMARE by Frank Delaney ~ page 15
VIOLENT EXPOSURE by Katherine Howell
HEART WITH JOY by Steve Cushman
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Reviews still to do:
BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
MY SOUL TO TAKE by Rachel Vincent
DRACULA IN LOVE by Karen Essex
This month on The Eclectic Reader win The Tudor Secret by C W Gortner. Check this blog post for details!
Genre: YA Historical Series: Fin's Revolution Book 1 Copyright: 2009 Pages: 304 Book Source: Book tour by Escape in a Book
America is on the brink of war with England, and Fin Button is about to come undone. She s had it with the dull life of the orphanage, and she s ready to marry Peter and escape the ever-watchful Sister Hilde. But an unexpected bond forms between Fin and the fiddle-playing cook, Bartimaeus, setting her on a course for the high seas of the American Revolution.
*Squeal* this was one utterly captivating read. I laughed, I cried, I sighed, and I was completely immersed in Fin's world from page one. Tragedy, love, hope, redemption; from orphanage antics to adventure on the high seas; The Fiddler's Gun has it all.
Peterson does a wonderful job recreating the tone and feel of a southern colony in British America in the 1700's. Colonists are chafing for independence from British rule, revolution is at hand and turbulence follows on the backs of the redcoats.
It's impossible not to love Fin, she's strong, passionate, uruly, irrepressible, feisty, stubborn and compassionate. She shuns all things "girly" and only Peter (Fin's best friend and blossoming romantic interest) and the orphanage's cook, Bartimaeus Gann accept Fin for who she is. Bartimaeus was a favourite character, his special relationship with Fin and wise counsel brought tears to my eyes but I also adored many of the motley crew on the Rattlesnake; Jack, Tan, Topper & Knut.
"I'm sorry, Bartimaeus." "Don't you be sorry now. Don't you be sorry. Sometimes we got to look in the dark to see how bright's the dawn."
"Saw twenty mates flush their bloody innards out their bums before they died screaming and bleeding out every hole God gave 'em. It was Captain Creache they blamed. Bad luck hauling the devil's cargo. And hell was the next berth many of 'em seen." (conversation between Tan & Fin)
There's a darkness and violence that give this story a biting edge but Peterson's lyrical writing rounds it out perfectly. I'm not going to give any of the storyline away, this is one you have to experience yourself. An ageless read, definitely one I recommend for adults and teens alike.
The sequel, Fiddler's Green was released Dec 2010 and I seriously cannot wait to read the conclusion of Fin's story.
Visit A.S. "Pete" Peterson's website to find out more.
This month on The Eclectic Reader win The Tudor Secret by C W Gortner. Check this blog post for details!
Please welcome Priya Parmar, author of the superb EXIT THE ACTRESS to The Eclectic Reader. Priya is absolutely delightful to correspond with and I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Exit the Actress to lovers of historical fiction.
If you could be dropped into any novel as a character who would you be and why?
Any novel? That question is so interesting and makes me suddenly realise that many of my favourite novels do not end well with happy characters leading happy lives. The pathos I enjoy on the page would not be a kind of pathos I would want to live through.
I adore The Great Gatsby but find Daisy Buchanan a tragic, unhappy woman who is determined not to look at her own heart and Nick a character who has to lose a dear friend to see that he is not in the driver’s seat of his own life. I love Wuthering Heights but much as I would love Heathcliff I would want to love him in life rather than as a window tapping, regretful spectre. Julia from Brideshead Revisited, Mercedes from The Count of Monte Cristo, Scarlett from Gone With the Wind, Milly from Wings of the Dove: all wonderful women in wonderful books but it never goes well. Equally, I love Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca but I would want to have a first name and not have my house burned down by a loony Mrs. Danvers.
In more recent novels, I love Philippa Gregory’s The Other Boleyn Girl but that doesn’t go well for Anne and while Mary ends up with the man she loves she has ghastly, scheming parents and then loses her siblings. Not good. I also adore Sandra Gulland’s marvellous Josephine B. trilogy but her fella ends up on Elba and married to someone else. Of Sharon Kay Penman’s brilliant books, I love the character of Joanna Princess of Wales from Here Be Dragons but has a difficult time with her difficult father King John. I just read Anne Fortier’s delicious, Siena set Juliet, a reworking of the wonderful but tragic Romeo and Juliet history. Terrific history, terrible life.
So, books I love with characters I love, leading lives I would want to live? Jane Austen is wonderful for that. She puts them through the ringer but gives them real happiness in the end. Of all her heroines, Marianne Dashwood form Sense and Sensibility and Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice are particular favourites but Anne Elliot from Persuasion is who I would choose. She loved and lost Captain Wentworth before the story begins and he vowed never to love her again but they work it out. They do not love the way characters do at the beginning of love, but the way they do at the end. It is not a fairy tale happily ever after where you cannot imagine how they will love after the last page, but a thwarted, recovered, proven love that has shown its mettle and is determined to survive. That is the kind of novel I would want to live in.
Thanks Priya for answering my question. Anne Elliot from Persuasion is a great choice, and I love the reasoning behind your choice. I loved Exit The Actress but if you need further convincing check out my review here.
I am thrilled to be able to offer readers a chance to win an inscribed copy of Exit The Actress thanks to the generosity of Priya Parmar.
HOW TO ENTER:
*Competition is only open to followers of my blog (so if you're not a follower & you'd like to enter just click on the follow button on the right hand side of my blog - easy peasy)
*Leave a comment with a question for Priya or tell us which character in a novel you would like to be. Don't forget to include an email address.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
+ 2 comment on my review of Exit The Actress.
+2 post about this give-away on twitter or your blog & leave a link
Ends March 31st and the winner will be announced on this blog. Good luck everyone!
And of course if you just can't wait - order your copy of Exit the Actress
A weekly event hosted by Sheila from One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books to discuss your reading week ~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. Thanks Sheila :)
A busy week, not so much on the reading side of things :( but a huge soccer week that finished on a high note with Brisbane Roar winning the Grand Final in our home town Suncorp stadium. 50,000 crowd and a nail biter of a game, extra time, a 2 all draw and a penalty shoot-out!
my sister, my niece and myself before the game
Callum and I after the game
the save that won the game!
Callum's soccer team also won their second game of the season and Cal scored so he was a happy lad. We celebrated with a burger at Grill'd and the movie I Am Number Four (which we both loved.) I thought it was an excellent adaptation from the book. You can check out my review here.
Don't forget the competition is still running for a copy of THE TUDOR SECRET by C W Gortner.
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Finished Last Week:
EXIT THE ACTRESS by Priya Parmar - 5 stars (click on the title to see my review)
come back tomorrow for Priya's guest post and a chance to win a copy of Exit The Actress
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This Week's Reading List:
THE FIDDLER'S GUN by A S Peterson ~ page 150, tears already; I can tell this is going to be a favourite. Book tour from Escape in a Book
THESE THINGS HIDDEN by Heather Gudenkauf
THE MATCHMAKER OF KENMARE by Frank Delaney
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Reviews still to do:
BEAUTIFUL DARKNESS by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
MY SOUL TO TAKE by Rachel Vincent
DRACULA IN LOVE by Karen Essex
This month on The Eclectic Reader win The Tudor Secret by C W Gortner. Check this blog post for details!
Genre: Historical Fiction Copyright: 2011 Pages: 444 Book Source: ARC courtesy Simon & Schuster
Synopsis: While selling oranges in the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, sweet and sprightly Ellen "Nell" Gwyn impresses the theater’s proprietors with a wit and sparkle that belie her youth and poverty. She quickly earns a place in the company, narrowly avoiding the life of prostitution to which her sister has already succumbed. As her roles evolve from supporting to starring, the scope of her life broadens as well. Soon Ellen is dressed in the finest fashions, charming the theatrical, literary, and royal luminaries of Restoration England. Ellen grows up on the stage, experiencing first love and heartbreak and eventually becoming the mistress of Charles II. Despite his reputation as a libertine, Ellen wholly captures his heart—and he hers—but even the most powerful love isn’t enough to stave off the gossip and bitter court politics that accompany a royal romance. Telling the story through a collection of vibrant seventeenth-century voices ranging from Ellen’s diary to playbills, letters, gossip columns, and home remedies, Priya Parmar brings to life the story of an endearing and delightful heroine.
Review:
Loved it! Loved it! Exit The Actress is a delightful look at Ellen (Nell) Gywn and the loves of her life; the theatre, King Charles II (her third Charles) and her dear family & friends. Through Nell's journal entries, letters, Privy Council notations, gossip column extras, recipes and remedies from the Lady's Household Companion, the reader gets an intimate look at a cast of lively characters, the excitement of the theatre and the colour of the royal court, the horror and heartbreak of the plague and the great fire of London. Priya Parmar writes with a captivating vividness that I found refreshing and completely engaging.
I was familiar with Nell and her time spent as Charles's mistress before picking up Exit the Actress but I loved the indepth look at her life in the theatre and the joy and freedom of spirit it brought her. Nell first joined Theatre Royal as an orange girl but by the age of 14 she had progressed to acting. Theatre historian Eizabeth Howe states in The First English Actresses that Nell was "the most famous Restoration actress of all time, possessed of an extraordinary comic talent." and Parmar captures the essence of this beautifully.
Nell Gwyn is a breath of fresh air to read of; effervescent, natural, charming, she inspires love in many ... this quote from her first lover, actor Charles Hart embodies that sentiment.
"You inspire a man to be more than he is, Ellen. To reach and grow and thrive. A man cannot do that by standing still. I understand that now. Your love will not root in quiet ground."
Ms Parmar drew me in to Nell's world so intimately and eloquently I truly felt like part of the theatre family. I adored many of the characters, Teddy especially so, what an absolute darling and I do declare that Ambrose Pink "Ever your eyes and ears" has a distinct 'Teddy' feel.
Priya Parmar is definitely an author to watch, an exciting debut novelist in the world of historical fiction and I look forward to her next novel with much anticipation. Bravo Priya!
Visit Priya Parmar's website or her blog The Plum Bean Project to find out more about this talented author and her work.
Be sure to pop back in a day or two, Priya Parmar will be guest posting on my blog and up for grabs will be an autographed copy of Exit The Actress.
This month on The Eclectic Reader win The Tudor Secret by C W Gortner. Check this blog post for details!
A weekly event hosted by Sheila from One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books to discuss your reading week ~ the books you've read and those you plan on reading in the coming week. Thanks Sheila :)
A big thanks to Sheila for my copy of The DUFF by Kody Keplinger, it arrived in the mail on Friday, hope to get to it soon.
Slowly but surely I'm getting my life back on the track I want it to be on and it's such a happy track :) I filed for divorce last week which was just the most wonderful feeling and when the final decree comes through and that painful chapter of my life is closed, my boys and I will move on and continue to enjoy the happier, healthier life we have created. It's also been a fun week, I saw The Adjustment Bureau at the movies and Callum had his first soccer game of the 2011 season and kicked the season off with a win!
I posted reviews for:
THE TUDOR SECRET by C W Gortner ~ 4.5 stars. *Be sure to check out the giveaway here.*
Genre: Historical Fiction US Publication Date: 1st March 2011 Pages: 592 Book Source: ARC from SourceBooks - borrowed from Alaine
Synopsis: The year is 1066. Earl Harold Godwineson of Wessex is lawfully chosen and crowned by the English Lords as King of England - for there is no-one else with the ability to defend the land against the threat of conquest by Duke William of Normandy.
Power and Passion, Love; Loyalty and lust for a throne - One Kingdom, Two Men, One Crown -www.helenhollick.net
Review:
In I Am The Chosen King Helen Hollick eloquently continues the story of Saxon England begun in The Forever Queen culminating with one of the most famous dates in English history; 1066 and the Battle of Hastings.
I Am The Chosen King took me a lot longer to read than The Forever Queen and like many weighty historical fiction novels, I think it's best read when you have large chunks of time to devote to the experience. Due only to reading time constraints I wasn't as quick to fall in love with this one as I was with The Forever Queen. However Harold and Edyth & Hollick's meticulous attention to detail and plausible artistic license won my heart in the end.
We follow Edward's reign (son of Aethelred and Emma) as King of England (in name only) as Earl Godwine does all the hard work in ruling England. Hollick gives a colourful rendition of the exploits of the Godwin family and a highly detailed account of the events leading up to the Norman conquest.
Once again the author excels with character portrayal. Duke William of Normandy was both fascinating and terrifying, Edith and Tostig (Harold's siblings) grasping, self centred and easy to dislike. The love between Harold Godwinesson and his handfasted wife Edyth brought tears to my eyes and while it was expected he would marry in the christian way eventually, I was saddened when it actually occured; even though his Queen, Alditha is sweet and understanding.
The descriptions of the Battle of Hastings were breathtaking, and heartbreaking, I had goosebumps reading these scenes. Hollick's author notes were a wonderful addition and much appreciated by this reader. All up, another winner for Helen Hollick and fans of historical fiction.
Interweaving Fact with Fiction:On Writing THE TUDOR SECRET
In my latest novel, THE TUDOR SECRET, Book One in the Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles, I set myself to a challenge that proved more daunting than I originally thought. Despite its shorter length, compared to my other novels THE LAST QUEEN and THE CONFESSIONS OF CATHERINE DE MEDICI, THE TUDOR SECRET is deceptively complex, interweaving three storylines—a factual one; a “What if?” one; and a fictionalized one. This was also the first time I decided to work with fictional characters interacting with historical ones, and these interactions were both unexpected and exciting.
My second storyline focuses on: “What if?” Though it’s established that Mary did in fact visit court to see her ailing brother several months before his demise, less is known about their sister, Elizabeth. Many believe Northumberland refused Elizabeth the same privilege, thus relegating her to her country manor, isolated from the events about to unfold. But my imagination was stirred by the idea of what if she’d ignored Northumberland’s refusal. Hindsight is everything when reconstructing historical events; we now know what Northumberland planned, yet what if Elizabeth, unaware of the extent of the duke’s plot, arrived unannounced in London, determined to see her brother? Rumors of Edward’s demise ran rampant and Elizabeth was known for being both headstrong and fiercely protective of Edward. The possibilities that opened before me as I envisioned this bold nineteen year-old princess descending upon Northumberland and his clan proved irresistible.
Mary entering London with Elizabeth
The last storyline is fictional. The idea for this series was to explore the birth of the grand era of Elizabethan espionage. I also wanted to envision this world through the eyes of an ordinary man, a foundling (as many were) who is brought to court to act as a squire. My lead character, Brendan, only seeks to persevere in his new post, perhaps even gain his freedom from servitude. Disdained by the noble family with whom he has spent his life, still mourning the death of the woman who cared for him, but also keen and observant, if ignorant of the treachery of the court, Brendan is the perfect vehicle for my story: a seemingly every-day youth who, unbeknownst to him, carries a secret that could overturn everything he believes in. His fateful meeting with Elizabeth as she seeks an answer to her brother’s disappearance throws these two characters into a labyrinth of deceit that will test their mettle and forge a lifelong alliance.
Lastly, THE TUDOR SECRET pays humble homage to my lifelong admiration of the spirited historical adventures of Alexander Dumas and Rafael Sabatini. I hope you enjoy this foray into the underworld of the Tudors— a place where dukes battle princesses, betrayal is rife, and one man fights to save a future queen from destruction while unraveling the secret of his own mysterious past.
Thank you so much for spending this time with me. To learn more about me and my books, as well as access special features, please visit me at: http://www.cwgortner.com. Happy reading!
Thanks Christopher for your interesting guest post. I loved The Tudor Secret if you need further convincing check out my review here.
GIVEAWAY:
I am thrilled to be able to offer readers a chance to win a copy of The Tudor Secret thanks to the generosity of C.W. Gortner.
HOW TO ENTER:
*Competition is only open to followers of my blog (so if you're not a follower & you'd like to enter just click on the follow button on the right hand side of my blog - easy peasy)
*Leave a comment telling us your favourite Tudor person. Don't forget to include an email address.
Genre: Historical Fiction Suspense Series: The Spymaster Chronicles # 1 Copyright: 2011 Pages: 327 Book Source: Courtesy of C W Gortner
Synopsis: Summer 1553: A time of danger and deceit. Brendan Prescott, an orphan, is reared in the household of the powerful Dudley family. Brought to court, he finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the King's brilliant but enigmatic sister, Princess Elizabeth. But Brendan is soon compelled to work as a double agent by Elizabeth's protector, William Cecil--who promises in exchange to help him unravel the secret of his own mysterious past. A dark plot swirls around Elizabeth's quest to unravel the truth about the ominous disappearance of her seriously ill brother, King Edward VI. With Elizabeth's lady-in-waiting at his side, Brendan plunges into a ruthless gambit of half-truths, lies, and murder. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of Tudor England, THE TUDOR SECRET is the first book in the Elizabeth I Spymaster series
Review:
C W Gortner's is one of my favourite historical fiction authors and if you're a long term follower of my blog you'll know how much I loved his novels The Last Queen & The Confessions of Catherine de Medici. They made my favourite read list in 2009 and 2010 so I was beyond excited to receive a copy of The Tudor Secret. It was first published in 2004 as The Secret Lion and has been reissued with the benefits of editing and a new chapter. The Tudor Secret combines the detail, colour and intrigue of a historical and the page-turning, breath holding tension of a great suspense; can't get much better than that!
Gortner does a great job of adhering to historical detail while making the most of creative licence to embellish events and introduce a fun cast of fictional characters. The story focuses on Squire Brendan Prescott, a wonderful addition to the intrigue and treachery of the Tudor court. I adored his fictional character, Brendan is unpretentious, resourceful, brave and honourable and his rat-bag assistant Peregrine, is just as delightful. I loved the rare look at Elizabeth, Mary, the infamous Dudley's, William Cecil and Master Stokes from a 'commoners' point of view and Brendan's perspective of the succession from Edward VI to Jane Grey to Queen Mary was refreshing.
I thoroughly recommend The Tudor Secret to historical fiction and suspense lovers and fan's of Tudor history looking for a unique take on this period, I also think this would be the perfect light introduction for those new to the historical fiction genre. Christopher is currently working on the 2nd book in the Spymaster Chronicles and I can't wait to follow Brendan's adventures in Queen Mary's court.
Don't forget to pop in tomorrow for Christopher's guest post and up for grabs will be a copy of The Tudor Secret.
You can find out more about C.W. Gortner & his work by visiting his website and blog Historical Boys.
