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Harrowing Historicals: Review | Dracula in Love by Karen Essex
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Doubleday
Release Date: August 10th, 2010
Source: I received this ARC from the publisher for review.
This Halloween, sink your teeth into Dracula in Love, an erotic story of eternal love and passion. I actually read… Continue reading...
The Sunday Salon: Lady and the Vamp
Greetings from the beach! I’ve been in the Hamptons for the past few days, soaking up the sun (which is why the blog’s been a bit quieter than usual), and reading, reading, reading! It’s so peaceful out here; and there’s nothing I like better than enjoying a great book out at the pool.
I’ve been reading all… Continue reading...
Posted in 19th Century, Dracula, England, Karen Essex, Mina Harker, Syrie James, The Sunday Salon
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Mailbox Moday 7/5/10
Mailbox Monday is a book meme hosted by The Printed Page. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.
What books came into your home recently?
Ah, it’s been a long time since I’ve done a Mailbox Monday! I never ended up posting one for all my BEA finds, which… Continue reading...
Cover Art Alert! Karen Essex’s Dracula in Love
How much do you LOVE this cover?! I think the dark tone is so perfect for this Victorian gothic novel, and the red lettering is of course fitting. I never really got into the whole vampire craze that’s been taking the YA and commercial markets by storm. I think I’m quite possibly the only person on the planet who’s not into… Continue reading...
Posted in 19th Century, Cover Art, Dracula, England, Historical Fantasy, Karen Essex
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The Art History Reading Challenge
I’m pleased to announce that I have entered my first reading challenge!
The Art History Reading Challenge asks you to read six books in 2009, fiction or non-fiction, about the subject of art history.My picks, not listed in any particular order:1. Leonardo’s Swans by Karen Essex (Reviewed 8/4)2. Stealing Athena by Karen Essex3. Signora Da Vinci by Robin Maxwell (Reviewed 8/28)4… Continue reading...
Posted in Art, Diane Haeger, Karen Essex, Reading Challenges, Robin Maxwell, Sarah Dunant
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Mailbox Monday
Mailbox Monday is a book meme hosted by The Printed Page. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists. What books came into your home this week?This week brought me four new books:The Last Queen by C.W. GortnerPaperback signed review copy, sent to me from the author.Signora Da Vinci by Robin MaxwellPaperback review copy, sent… Continue reading...
Posted in C.W. Gortner, Karen Essex, Mailbox Monday, Michelle Moran, Robin Maxwell
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Review | Leonardo’s Swans by Karen Essex
Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date: January 9th, 2007
Source: Personal collection, I purchased this book.
Steeped in the excitement and dangers of 15th Century Renaissance Italy, Leonardo’s Swans was a fascinating book. It covered a vast array… Continue reading...
Posted in 15th Century, Art, Book Reviews, Italy, Karen Essex, Leonardo da Vinci
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The Sunday Salon: Rainy Days and Leo da Vinci
Today has been a pretty lazy day for me here in New York. It’s been raining all day, and I’ve spent most of my Sunday inside reading. I had a painting class yesterday, and afterward I stopped by Strand Bookstore in Union Square and picked up Leonardo’s Swans by Karen Essex. I’ve been hungrily devouring this incredible book all… Continue reading...
Posted in 15th Century, Art, Italy, Karen Essex, Leonardo da Vinci, The Sunday Salon
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