This month I went away on vacation and took along a few newer books in contrast to the abundance of classics and backlist titles I’ve been reading. There was at least one I really loved…look for a review soon to find out which one!
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Reviews
- Uncle Silas was a classic (if somewhat flawed) Gothic novel that shone in a beautiful Folio Society edition.
Other Books Read
The Angel Inn by the Comtesse de Segur- Owning Your Own Shadow by Robert A. Johnson – Reread
- Lord of the Elements by Bastiaan Baan
- Invisible Partners by John A. Sanford
- The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss – Review to come
- Lover by Anna Raverat – Review to come
- Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore – Review to come
Other Features and Events
- I reviewed my progress through the first half of Les Miserables. It’s all downhill from here…
- I asked, Are classics the best books to review?
- I shared my picks for my personal Top ten books read so far in 2018.
Shared in the Sunday Post hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer, the Month in Review linkup at The Book Date, and the Monthly Wrap-up Round-up hosted by Feed Your Fiction Addiction
The Emerald City Book Review Archive 
It sounds like July was a good reading month for you, Lory – I hope August proves to be a cracking month, also. Best of luck with Les Miserables:)
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I’m keeping up … it’s been quite a journey.
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I hope you had a great vacation. Happy August!
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Thanks AJ, you too!
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Oh, I really enjoyed the Alchemist’s Daughter! The sequel is out and I so need to get my hands on a copy.
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Soon you’ll find out what I thought…
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You did decent! A couple of those I’d like to read! Happy August!
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Thanks Freda, hope you’re getting some good reading in.
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I look forward to your review of The Alchemist’s Daughter! The premise does sound tempting!
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It’s a very cool premise.
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Lory, I hope you enjoyed your holiday and I look forward to seeing which book you loved. Happy reading in August 🙂
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Thanks Jessica!
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Oooh, I’ve been a bit afraid to read Jane, Unlimited. I loved the Graceling series, but the new one sounds…weird? And has mixed reviews? And, call me shallow but–such an ugly cover! So I’ll look for your review of that to help make the final decision.
Happy August!
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I know, I can’t help being influenced by cover designs. Jane, Unlimited was certainly different from Graceling, so I can see why fans of one might not love the other.
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Ha, well I know which one you didn’t love! 🙂
I’ve read The Angel Inn (a long time ago now) translated by Joan Aiken, is that the version you read? I seem to remember that it was rather of its time but also definitely Aikenish, I can see why she was drawn to it.
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Yes, that’s the one. I could definitely see the connection!
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Happy August!! 🙂
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Thanks Erica!
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Hope August has been a great reading month for you so far!
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I’ve read a few good ones, mostly rereads at the moment. 🙂
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Vacations are so necessary for mental and physical health. I hope your August has gone well!
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It was a great vacation, aside from a couple of not-so-great books.
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Glad you had a nice vacation! And I love that cover for The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter!
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That one caught my eye too. I’m personally enamored of calligraphic covers.
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Looks like a good reading month! Hope August was fruitful too!
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Just posted my August month in review. 🙂 Not much reading, but I enjoyed what there was.
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