Books, Reading

Excerpt: Bronte’s Mistress by Finola Austin

by The Lit Bitch1 Comment on Excerpt: Bronte’s Mistress by Finola Austin

To say that I am a Bronte fan is the biggest understatement of the year. When I saw that this book was coming out, I couldn’t wait. That feels like a horrible understatement itself but the anticipation was at a fever pitch for me!

The cover is to die for and the premise of this book sounds so promising. I am reading it later this month and will get a review up here once I am done, but for now since the book is releasing this week, I am thrilled to offer you guys a little sneak peak with this lovely excerpt.

If you love the Bronte’s as much as I do, then this is the book you have been waiting for. Don’t wait to get your hands on this one. It’s already getting rave reviews and I just can’t tell you how excited I am for it! Continue reading “Excerpt: Bronte’s Mistress by Finola Austin” →

Books, Reading

Cover Reveal: SURVIVING SAVANNAH by Patti Callahan

by The Lit Bitch2 Comments on Cover Reveal: SURVIVING SAVANNAH by Patti Callahan

I had the pleasure of reading my very first ever Patti Callahan book last year called Becoming Mrs Lewis, I went on to read another of her books and loved both. 

I cannot wait to read this one and if this cover isn’t taking your breath away then I am shocked! I don’t even need to read the book summary to know that I am in love with this book already. That cover is stunning and it sounds like a new and untold story.

Today I have the cover reveal as well as a bit about the book, a Q & A with the author and of course there is a sweepstakes giveaway so don’t miss that! Continue reading “Cover Reveal: SURVIVING SAVANNAH by Patti Callahan” →

Books, Reading

Special Feature: Little Falls by Elizabeth Lewes

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Special Feature: Little Falls by Elizabeth Lewes

I love mystery novels and whodunnits and so much the better if its a fast paced thriller. This debut mystery novel from Elizabeth Lewes has a ton to recommend itself.

One of the things that really jumped out at me was the setting. I live in the Pac NW (Oregon) and this book is set in Eastern Washington—so basically neighbors. I love books (especially mystery thrillers) that are set in small rural towns.

Small town America is often praised as the idyllic so having a murder mystery set there really takes that traditional troupe and spins it on its head. This one has also received a lot of advanced praise from Publisher’s Weekly  as an ‘outstanding debut’ so I am really looking forward to checking it out soon! Continue reading “Special Feature: Little Falls by Elizabeth Lewes” →

Book Critic, Book Review, Books, Literary Criticism, Reading

Review: A Little Bit of Grace by Phoebe Fox

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Review: A Little Bit of Grace by Phoebe Fox

I had no idea what this book was going to be about. I mean sure it had a summary of course, but in the sea of women’s fiction, many of the summaries as well as the covers tend to blend together.

That’s what was happening for me with this book. The cover was cute but didn’t really stand out for me, the title also cute but didn’t grab me, and the summary sounded nice but not memorable.

But let me tell you what was memorable—-the little notecard that came with the ARC stating ‘be a peacock not a pigeon’. It brought the biggest smile to me face and I immediately put it on my fridge. I loved it and every morning that I opened my fridge for the coffee creamer, it made me laugh and look forward to reading this book. Continue reading “Review: A Little Bit of Grace by Phoebe Fox” →

Books, Reading

Special Feature: Behind the Red Door by Megan Collins

by The Lit BitchLeave a Comment on Special Feature: Behind the Red Door by Megan Collins

I used to read a ton of thrillers when I was younger. The Kay Scarpetta novels got me hooked on reading again as a teen/young adult and once I devoured them, I moved on to some true crime as well as a number of other thriller/mysteries.

But then I kind of stopped reading them in favor of historical fiction. But over the last couple of years I have started to pick one up here and there. Now I am part of a murder book club and we are always looking for new and twisty murder mysteries to read.

This is one of those books that jumped out at me from my desk when it came up for review. Maybe it was the bright red cover or maybe it was the author but either way this book is a big contender for our September book pick. I am thrilled to be sharing all the info with you guys today. It’s getting a ton of advanced praise and I am looking forward to reading it soon, hopefully for our book club! Continue reading “Special Feature: Behind the Red Door by Megan Collins” →