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Tag: Shiny New Books

At Shiny New Books: The Neverending Story

May 31, 2023May 28, 2023 ~ Lory ~ 7 Comments

I was thrilled when the Folio Society chose The Neverending Story by Michael Ende as a book to produce in celebration of their 75th anniversary. I find it a most suitable choice, because it's a book about the power of reading and the imagination. He picked up the book and examined it from all sides. … Continue reading At Shiny New Books: The Neverending Story

Neverwhere at Shiny New Books

December 19, 2022December 17, 2022 ~ Lory ~ 4 Comments

I'm honored to have my review of the new Folio Society edition of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere posted as the final post for 2022 at Shiny New Books. Please check it out to learn more about this delectable new edition. Here's the opening of my review: I wouldn’t normally expect much of a book created as … Continue reading Neverwhere at Shiny New Books

Over at Shiny New Books: The House with the Golden Door

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 ~ Lory ~ 2 Comments

My review of Elodie Harper's novel, The House with the Golden Door, is now up at Shiny New Books! The House with the Golden Door returns to the world of Elodie Harper’s acclaimed novel, The Wolf Den, set in first century CE Pompeii. If you haven’t read the first in the series, this review may … Continue reading Over at Shiny New Books: The House with the Golden Door

Enchanted elsewhere

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 1 Comment

A couple of other places you can find posts by me this week: At Shiny New Books a review of a powerful new novel set in the brothels of ancient Pompeii, The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper. And my essay "Seeking the Honey of Life" was published in Kosmos Quarterly. I'm honored to be part … Continue reading Enchanted elsewhere

Shiny Linkiness: Featherweight

May 12, 2021May 9, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 2 Comments

Last week I reviewed a new UK release over at Shiny New Books: Featherweight by Mick Kitson. It's a historical novel set in the 19th century British midlands, featuring a unique heroine and her unusual talents as a pugilist. It was her voice that really captured me, though ... find out more from my full … Continue reading Shiny Linkiness: Featherweight

Shiny Linkiness: Hidden Valley Road

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 ~ Lory ~ 6 Comments

I'm proud to be a reviewer for the excellent recommendation website Shiny New Books, brought to you by bloggers Annabel (AnnaBookBel.net) and Harriet (harrietdevine.typepad.com). Every week they present reviews of the best and brightest -- and, well, shiniest -- new books. During my blog break, SNB published my review of the British hardcover release of … Continue reading Shiny Linkiness: Hidden Valley Road

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