This week I'm on a Diana Wynn Jones readathon!
I borrowed Howl's Moving Castle
from my library after watching the anime movie it was based on by Studio Ghibli. The book was so charming, different from the movie and still a wonderful read. Since then, I've read two other books by her - House of Many Ways
and Fire & Hemlock
which were really fantastic. Both were fantasy, but didn't recourse to the usual mix of mythology we see out there. From Year of the Griffin, Chapter 1:
from my library after watching the anime movie it was based on by Studio Ghibli. The book was so charming, different from the movie and still a wonderful read. Since then, I've read two other books by her - House of Many Ways and Fire & Hemlock which were really fantastic. Both were fantasy, but didn't recourse to the usual mix of mythology we see out there. From Year of the Griffin, Chapter 1:“Hush!” said the griffin, probably whispering, too. It sounded like a very small scream.
“It may mean something magical.”
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8 Publishing Trends of 2010
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
Nice teaser. Here's our teasers if you get a chance to stop by:
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Very mysterious teaser! Mine is less mysterious but a bit more beautiful - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI havent ever read DWJ - I should rectify that oversight!
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EVERYONE should read her :) so accessible and fun.
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Intriguing teaser ... certainly had me enchanted.
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That's one loud whisper then :) You can find my FEVERED teaser at The Bookish Snob
ReplyDeleteA whisper to a scream? *g* Not an author with whom I am familiar, but glad you are enjoying her. Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this book before but it seems intriguing! I shall try it out. :D
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Ooo that's a nice one. Something magical leads me to imagine so many possibilities.
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Michelle from Pineapples & Pyjamas
here's mine http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/01/teaser-tuesday-high-spirits-tale-of.html
ReplyDeleteThats a very mysterious teaser and intriguing as well.
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Happy Teaser Tuesday!
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This one sounds good. I like Diana Wynne Jones. I'll have to add it to my never-ending list. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI recently watched/read Howl's Moving Castle and I love both--I'm definitely checking out this book! Thanks for sharing!
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