Genre: Anthropology

Review: The Secret Lore of London edited by John Matthews with Caroline Wise

Posted April 19, 2016 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: The Secret Lore of London edited by John Matthews with Caroline Wise

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Secret Lore of London by John Matthews Published by Coronet on May 17, 2016 Genres: Anthropology, Folklore, Historical, Mythology, Non-Fiction, Novella, Short Stories Pages: 360 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads London is an ancient city, whose foundation dates back literally thousands of years into the legendary prehistory of these islands. Not surprisingly it has accumulated a large number of stories, both historic and mythical, during this period, many of which, though faithfully recorded at the time, have lain almost forgotten in dusty libraries throughout the city. The Secret Lore of London is a guide to the legends, including a discussion of their importance as part of the oral tradition of Britain, combining Prehistoric, Celtic, Arthurian, Roman, Saxon and Norman levels – each of which has contributed to the many-layered life of the city. The first part contains a unique selection of essays (some printed here for the first […]

Review: Love Hurts by Malorie Blackman

Posted February 4, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: Love Hurts by Malorie Blackman

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Love Hurts by Malorie Blackman, Patrick Ness, Lauren Myracle, Gayle Forman, Susie Day, Jenny Downham, Maureen Johnson, Laura Dockrill, David Levithan, Markus Zusak, Lauren Kate, Catherine Johnson, James Dawson, Philip Pullman, E. Lockhart, Non Pratt, Bali Rai, Melvin Burgess, Phil Earle, Andrew Smith, Matt Haig, Tabitha Suzuma, Marcus Sedgwick on January 29, 2015 Genres: Anthropology, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Young Adult Pages: 560 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Have you ever fallen for someone the rest of the world thought you shouldn’t have? Malorie Blackman brings together the very best young adult authors writing today in a stunningly romantic collection of love against the odds. Featuring stories and extracts about modern star-crossed lovers, Love Hurts looks at every kind of relationship, from first kiss to final heartbreak. This is a collection for anyone who has ever loved and lost – and loved again… I have to […]

Review: Otherworld Nights by Kelley Armstrong

Posted October 28, 2014 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Otherworld Nights by Kelley Armstrong

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Otherworld Nights by Kelley Armstrong Series: Otherworld Stories #3 Published by Orbit on October 7, 2014 Genres: Anthropology, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Short Stories Pages: 351 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads This short story collection includes one brand-new tale, one story previously available only at Kelley Armstrong’s website, and re-prints some hard-to-find stories from various anthologies as well as the entire novella Hidden. “Demonology” – Adam’s mother discovers what he is”Twilight” – a Cassandra & Aaron story from Many Bloody Returns “Stalked” – Clay & Elena’s honeymoon story from My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon “Chivalrous” – Reese’s backstory from SubPress’s long sold-out Tales of Dark Fantasy 2 “Lucifer’s Daughter” – Hope & Karl story from Blood Lite II: Overbite Hidden — reprinted from SubPress chapbook”From Russia with Love” – The Pack bonus story included with hardcover of Thirteen “Vanishing Act” – brand-new Savannah & Adam novella set after Thirteen For […]