The relationship between a cover and book summary can have more of an effect on a potential reader than a lot of people realize. Sure, they both have to be great in their own right. But their they also need to come together to create a cohesive theme or vibe, rather than contradict each other.... Continue Reading →
I don't know about you, but mysterious or suspenseful book summaries tend to hook me more easily than any others. And I don't mean just a general story question; I mean the type of question that leaves me wondering if lives are at stake. Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault, by Candace Robinson, fits that description perfectly.... Continue Reading →
I love a new twist on an old theme. So when I saw the summary for Karma, by Cynthia Vespia, I couldn't stop myself from wanting to know more. It's now been added to my to-read list, and I' looking forward to getting my hands on it. In the meantime, I'll have to make-do with... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, I can't fully explain what draws me toward a book, particularly if I haven't seen the cover yet. All I know is that something in the summary--maybe the characters, maybe the language, maybe the setting--pulls me in. This was the case with Gallowglass, by Jennifer Allis Provost. I don't entirely know what drew me in,... Continue Reading →
Summer's coming! Well, theoretically. The weather here doesn't quite agree, and we still need to make it through spring, but we'll get there. In the meantime, let's pretend it's summer by getting lost in some summer-focused books. One S'more Summer, by Beth Merlin, doesn't come out until the end of May, but that doesn't mean you... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 