Books, Reading

Special Feature: The Perfume Thief by Timothy Schaffert

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Special Feature: The Perfume Thief by Timothy Schaffert

Sometimes a book just grabs you with its unique mashup. When I saw that this one was a mashup between A Gentleman in Moscow and Moulin Rouge my curiosity was peaked. I haven’t read A Gentleman in Moscow but I have seen Moulin Rouge and I loved the color and flamboyant drama of the film. So needless to say I was like ‘tell me more’ when I saw this one!

Not only does this book have a flashy cover and mash up, it sounds like it’s going to have lots of things that might interest a variety of readers. Romance, espionage, queer American expat, history, war, and haute couture. I am super excited to be sharing a bit about this novel with all of you guys today. I think this one is going to have broad appeal for many readers who might not normally pick up a book like this. It sounds artistic, smart, and full of lots of different themes. I for one am really looking forward to this one!

Early reviewers have raved about this one and I am excited to see what others are saying about this one as it hits shelves this week! Author Timothy Schaffert has written a number of books and this appears to be one of his most anticipated novels yet! Keep reading for all the details and how to snag yourself a copy of this stunning book!

Continue reading “Special Feature: The Perfume Thief by Timothy Schaffert” →
Books, Reading

Special Feature: The Dating Dare (A Sweet Mess #2) by Jayci Lee

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Special Feature: The Dating Dare (A Sweet Mess #2) by Jayci Lee

Who here doesn’t love a good rom-com? I could watch rom-coms all day every day! I love to laugh and I love romance so the comb is a win-win for me. When it comes to my reading tastes, it’s damn near impossible to pass on a rom-com! Korean author Jayci Lee has written a number of romance novels and last year she wrote a charming rom-com called A Sweet Mess and this book right here is the follow up to that fun read! The Sweet Mess series seemed to be the novel she really wanted to write. I haven’t read her other books but this one seemed like it was the book she was most looking forward to writing.

When I saw she has a follow up coming out, I was really looking forward to it. Of course my summer reading calendar filled up super quick so today I am featuring this follow up novel, The Dating Dare, today but I have it on my calendar to read later this fall. I know that most romance novels read as stand alones and I have no reason to think differently when it comes to this novel. In fact many reviewers commented on how it was easily a stand alone book but I think Jayci Lee is a talented writer who writes funny and charming romances so I would certainly read her other books as well as the first book in this series!

If you are looking for a rom-com to round out your summer reading then I think this one will be your jam! Modern, sexy, funny, and of course romantic all wrapped up in one charming rom-com book! Keep reading to get all the details and be sure to snag yourself a copy for your night stand or your beach bag!

Continue reading “Special Feature: The Dating Dare (A Sweet Mess #2) by Jayci Lee” →
Books, Reading

Special Feature: Agatha Christie: First Lady of Crime by H.R.F. Keating

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Special Feature: Agatha Christie: First Lady of Crime by H.R.F. Keating

Is there really any argument when it comes to who the first lady of crime is? No, no there is not. Agatha Christie is the queen of crime and mystery novels. She has written many a beloved series and I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn’t read at least one Christie novel or at least seen a film or two based on one of her books.

I know that I have enjoyed her books as well as some of the films and tv series based on her books, and while I have enjoyed the films and such, nothing beats her actual books. I think one of the things that I often ask myself though is what was this amazing woman like in real life? What is her story? Where did she get her inspiration from? Beyond her books, I don’t really know much about her as a woman which is one of the reasons this book caught my eye.

I don’t read a lot of non fiction or biographies but this one sounds really interesting and I think that fans of Christie will find something to enjoy in getting to know the beloved author a little better. The author of this book, H. R. F. Keating, is a mystery writer in her own right and I am eager to see how her love of writing mysteries translates in this lovely non fiction work about one of the most beloved authors of all time! If biographies are your thing, I think you should check this one out and discover a bit more about the woman behind some of the most iconic mystery novels of all time!

Continue reading “Special Feature: Agatha Christie: First Lady of Crime by H.R.F. Keating” →
Book Critic, Book Review, Books, Reading

Review: Crazy about a Cowboy (Tying the Knot in Texas #3) by Dylann Crush

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Review: Crazy about a Cowboy (Tying the Knot in Texas #3) by Dylann Crush

Every year my family and I attend the St Paul Rodeo for the 4th of July here in Oregon and every year after the rodeo I am dying for a cowboy romance! So this was the year that I was like ‘OK I need to read one’ and I reached for the closest cowboy romance I could find. I did a special feature on this book when it was first released and I thought—why not start reading it now?!

I don’t know that this was the cowboy romance that I was hoping for but it was sweet and a quick, easy read for sure. I picked it up just before I hopped on the plane for Arizona and thought it would be a nice little bit of fluff reading and that’s exactly what it was—fluff. But not in a bad way! Sometimes I need fluff to get me through stressful situations like flying with a toddler and being stuck in an airport with said toddler for 7 hours with a delayed flight! This was just the book I needed once I got on the plane!

I haven’t read anything by Dylann Crush before and I thought this was a sweet book that made me want to read more by her, especially in this series. I actually ordered the other two books in this series after reading this one because as much as I wasn’t sure about it at times—by the end I was in love with the characters and the hokey town of Ido Texas!

Continue reading “Review: Crazy about a Cowboy (Tying the Knot in Texas #3) by Dylann Crush” →
Book Critic, Book Review, Books, Literary Criticism, Reading

Review: Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Review: Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman

I have read all of Sara Ackerman’s books and I haven’t been disappointed once! I love how her books are set in WWII but they always seem to feel different than the usual WWII books that I have read. I think location really plays a part here. All of her books are set in Hawaii, not only does that add an exotic feel to the books, but it makes them feel fresh—like I am reading something totally new!

While her books might have similar themes and settings, I always feel like I am reading something different each time I pick up one of her books. I know that the author has also said a number of times that there are endless tapped into stories in Hawaii and I tend to agree with her. Almost all WWII novels are set in Europe or maybe in Japan but few are exclusively set in Hawaii.

Prior to reading Ackerman’s books, I never had any real desire to visit Hawaii or see Pearl Harbor, but after reading her books and I totally inspired to visit Hawaii and Pearl Harbor in the near future! She writes with such love and passion for the landscape, people, and the island’s history that it is infectious! I absolutely love her books and I highly recommend checking them out especially if you love WWII novels but want something truly different and new!

Continue reading “Review: Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman” →