All I Want for Christmas 2017 Is... (2)

For any new followers to my blog, this holiday feature is when I share the books that have made it onto my Christmas wishlist.  I'll probably share one or two a week until Christmas. Feel free to link up your own book picks in the comments!

Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase

This is one of those dual timeline books (a la Kate Morton), full of "family secrets, forbidden love, and heartbreaking loss" all with a Gothic sort of vibe. I am here for that. (I'm also here for any announcement from Kate Morton about her latest upcoming novel...? *looks around hopefully*)

What books are you hoping to find under the tree? Share in the comments!

All I Want for Christmas 2017 Is... (1)

I can't believe it's already time again for this holiday feature! For any new followers to my blog, this is when I share the books that have made it onto my Christmas wishlist.  I'll probably share one or two a week until Christmas. Feel free to link up your own book picks in the comments!

Illusion by Paula Volsky

I'm kicking it off this year with an obscure, out-of-print pick (which I'm kind of doubting I'll get, but here's hoping!). I'm pretty sure it was Angieville's Retro Friday review that first put it on my TBR. Apparently it's reminiscent of the French Revolution era, but as it's a fantasy, magic mingles with the class warfare. I'm always a sucker for a story about revolution and class conflicts, but add magic, and I'm doubly interested. The only problem is how to get my hands on this book!

What books are on your Christmas wishlist? Are you hoping for any older/out-of-print books? Share in the comments!

Short & Sweet: The Hating Game (Adult)

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne 

Utterly captivating and addictive, with a wonderful blend of humour, warmth, and unresolved sexual tension. I basically couldn't put it down. Really enjoyed the main character and her quirky, rather neurotic take on life. My one reservation is that sometimes the love interest gets overly jealous/possessive/moody and raised a couple red flags for me.

Would recommend this for fans of Meg Cabot's and Sophie Kinsella's chick-lit books, and I'll definitely be on the look-out for what Sally Thorne comes up with next.