Author: Robert BeattyTitle: Serafina and the Black CloakFormat/Source: eBook/NetgalleyPublished: 14 July 2015Publisher: Disney-HyperionLength: 304 pagesGenre: Middle grade historical fantasyWhy I Read: Browsing NetGalley, caught my attentionRead If You: Like stories set on sprawling historical estates, maybe?Rating: ★★½ Links: GoodReads | IndieBound […]
Author: Maggie MitchellTitle: Pretty IsFormat/Source: eBook/NetGalley Published: 7 July 2015Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.Length: 320 pagesGenre: Literary fiction + dash of thrillerWhy I Read: Pretty cover, gripping premiseRead If You’re: Intrigued by the copy descriptionRating: ★★★★ [ratings guide] Links: GoodReads […]
Author: Haruki MurakamiTitle: Kafka on the ShoreFormat/Source: Paperback/my copyPublished: 2005Publisher: Vintage InternationalLength: 467 pagesGenre: Magical realismWhy I Read: Love this book, wanted to reread it while I’m living in Shikoku (where most of the story takes place)Read If You: Love […]
Author: David AlmondTitle: Half a Creature from the SeaFormat/Source: eBook/NetgalleyPublished: September 2015 (USA)Publisher: CandlewickLength: 240 pagesGenre: Middle grade historical/fantasy short storiesWhy I Read: Browsing NetGalley, caught my attentionRead If You: Don’t usually read short stories; like the atmosphere of small […]
Author: Kendall KulperTitle:Salt & StormFormat/Source: eBook/LibraryPublished: September 2014Publisher: Little, BrownLength: 416 pagesGenre: Young adult fantasyWhy I Read: Sounded intriguingRead If You’re: Hankering for a historical, magical tale set by the sea and aren’t too critical of undeveloped romanceRating: ★★★ [ratings […]