OUT THIS WEEK: MAY 20 - MAY 26, 2012

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The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (The Steampunk Chronicles) Kady Cross

The Flame of Olympus (Pegasus) Kate O'Hearn

Dark Kiss  Michelle Rowen

Of Poseidon Anna Banks

Unbreak My Heart Melissa Walker

Fated Alyson Noel

SORRY FOR THE DELAY

This is a note to my followers for the long delay in between posts. The truth is that I have been editing a piece of fiction that I have been working on for the last couple of months. I also went on a trip to Ireland, Scotland and England (which was absolutely invigorating). Upon returning I began working on a second piece of fiction (the inspiration began in the streets of Scotland). Long story short I have been editing as well as writing a new piece of fiction at the same time, which is why I have been unable to post as much as I would have liked on the blog. I hope to rectify that soon and will be updating the blog with new material. Thanks everyone for your patience and continued support!!

xxDarcy

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IRISH CASTLE

TOP TEN: ALL TIME FAVORITE CHARACTERS IN BOOKS

Hey everyone. This week I am participating in Top Ten Tuesday hosted by The Broke And The Bookish. Every Tuesday  over at The Broke and the Bookish they post their top ten lists on various topics. They also have a designated Top Ten Tuesday page where they have previous topics and upcoming topics listed out as well.

This week's top ten is...

TOP TEN ALL TIME FAVORITE CHARACTERS IN BOOKS

Jane Eyre JANE EYRE- I loved being inside the head of shy reserved Jane. She grabs you into her sad world because you sympathize so much with her plight.

The Weasley Twins HARRY POTTER- They were the most lovable characters in the series for me.

Anne Shirley ANNE OF GREEN GABLES- What was there to not love about Anne, even her red hair, which she hates.

Peeta Mallark HUNGER GAMES- I am most definitely team Peeta, let me declare that now. That said, he is SO SWEET it's kinda hard to imagine a person can ever be that perfect. I guess that is why he is a fictional character right!

Elizabeth Bennet PRIDE AND PREJUDICE- Smart, beautiful Elizabeth. I was as much gripped by her as Darcy was. She is the centerpiece of this great novel, in my opinion.

Atticus Finch TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD- Such a beloved novel it is hard to believe that Harper Lee never wrote another. But I am glad she wrote this one because how else would we have ever come to know of one of the greatest hero's in fiction.

Etienne St.Claire ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS- For some real fluff this romantic novel was great. But Etienne was the cherry on a beautifully built cup cake.

Amma Trudeau BEAUTIFUL CREATURES- Amma is the grandma we all have or wish we had. She is kooky, spooky and straight up maple syrup. Love her.

Jospehine (Jo) March LITTLE WOMEN- I love all the March sisters but Jo holds a special place in my heart. I think she is the heart of Little Women. And she runs away with the heart of anyone who reads this book.

Dunstan Ramsay FIFTH BUSINESS- I read this book when I was in high school and the main character of Dunstan is still floating around in my mind. You have to read this novel to understand what I am talking about.

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FOREST OF ENCHANTED DREAMS.. 

enter with caution:)

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POP

THE TOMBS OF ATUAN BY URSULA K. LE GUIN

The Tombs of Atuan (The Earthsea Cycle #2)

By Ursula K. Le Guin
Release Date: 1971
Publisher: SImon Pulse
Age Group: Science Fiction
Pages: 192
Source: Bought
Buy this book: Amazon

Synopsis (from Goodreads): In this second book of Le Guin's Earthsea series, readers will meet Tenar, a priestess to the "Nameless Ones" who guard the catacombs of the Tombs of Atuan. Only Tenar knows the passageways of this dark labyrinth, and only she can lead the young wizard Sparrowhawk, who stumbles into its maze, to the greatest treasure of all. Will she?

Standing by the fantasy/science fiction section of Barnes & Noble I was first introduced to Ursula Le Guin by my sister. And I have to say that I haven't looked back since. That night I looked up her work and then bought 'The Tombs of Atuan' the next week. I read through this book in a couple of days (and that was me delaying it a bit because I liked it so much).

The story is simple and microscopic. By that I mean that Le Guin does not have a assembly line of characters but a few that grab onto to you and don't let go. Tenar and Ged are especially compelling characters that reel you in to their world. Tenar is innocent yet strong and Ged is mysteriously layered. You want to know where these characters have been and where they are going which is a testament to Le Guin's story telling.

I was also mezmerized by the world of Earthsea and it's brilliant descriptions. Le Guin is a master of world building creating a world that leapt off of the page.

I bought this book not knowing that it was the second in the Earthsea series. I am definitely going to read them all and hope that you get the chance to experience this literary treasure.