Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Favorite Covers of Books You've Read

Top Ten Tuesday is, as always, brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish.

This week's Top Ten holds a special place in my heart. I'm a sucker for covers. I've discussed this before (and you will see some covers from when I discussed this in 2011). Sure, you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I often do. Can't help it. Just the way of the world. Whatever. 

So this week's top ten is meant for me. :D

Be sure to check out The Book Cover Archive to find some new favorites. 

And don't forget to enter this week's giveaway!

Giveaway: The Age of Desire, by Jennie Fields

You can win your own copy of The Age of Desire by entering this week's giveaway! Winner will be announced on Monday 5/27. Enter by clicking here.

The Age of Desire, by Jennie Fields

(Penguin; On-sale: 5/28/13)

"Now in paperback, a sparkling glimpse into the life of Edith Wharton and the scandalous love affair that threatened her closest friendship, The Age of Desire: A Novel, by Jennie Fields, brings to life one of literature’s most beloved writers, whose own story was as complex and nuanced as that of any of the heroines she created.

Extraordinary coincidences, such as the sudden discovery of more than 100 letters from Edith to Anna, Edith’s governess turned literary secretary and confessor, make Jennie Fields’ own story of writing this novel remarkable. In The Age of Desire, Fields seamlessly weaves these letters and other diary entries throughout a narrative that alternates between the points of view of both women, taking the reader on a vivid journey through Wharton’s exhilarating world."

For more information, please check out www.jenniefields.com. 

Mailbox Monday 5/20/13

This month's Mailbox Mondays are brought to you by 4 the LOVE of BOOKS.

First of all, let's get last week's giveaway out of the way:

For a copy of Deborah Harkness' Shadow of Night, the winner was

Johanna C.

And for the super cute alchemical buttons, the winner was

Jessica P.

Please be sure to check your email for details!

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This week, I received one book: The Age of Desire, by Jennie Fields

(Penguin; On-sale: 5/28/13)

"Now in paperback, a sparkling glimpse into the life of Edith Wharton and the scandalous love affair that threatened her closest friendship, The Age of Desire: A Novel, by Jennie Fields, brings to life one of literature’s most beloved writers, whose own story was as complex and nuanced as that of any of the heroines she created.

Extraordinary coincidences, such as the sudden discovery of more than 100 letters from Edith to Anna, Edith’s governess turned literary secretary and confessor, make Jennie Fields’ own story of writing this novel remarkable. In The Age of Desire, Fields seamlessly weaves these letters and other diary entries throughout a narrative that alternates between the points of view of both women, taking the reader on a vivid journey through Wharton’s exhilarating world."

For more information, please check out www.jenniefields.com. 

BONUS you can win your own copy of The Age of Desire by entering this week's giveaway! Winner will be announced on Monday 5/27. Enter by clicking here. 

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While you're here, be sure to check out the two reviews posted here at The Literary Gothamite from this week:

A Tale for the Time Being, by Ruth Ozeki
&
Studio Saint-Ex, by Ania Szado