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Mini-Review: "Steampunk: H.G. Wells"

"Steampunk: H.G. Wells"
by H.G. Wells
Illustrated by Zdenko Basic

Publisher: Running Kids Press
Release Date: Jan 29, 2013
Source: sent by publisher

My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars

Summary from goodreads.com:

No classic work lends itself better to Steampunk illustrations than The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, and "The Country of the Blind," written by H.G. Wells, who many consider to be the father of Steampunk itself. Wells’s tales of time travel and scientific romance is the perfect collection to the Steampunk series. Fans old and new will be delighted by Basic and Sumberac’s four-color illustrations spiked with Steampunk machinery, gadgets, and fashion.

Mini Review:


I highly recommend this book to fans of H.G. Wells, as well as those who haven't read his work before. The steampunk illustrations are absolutely amazing and bring the story to life in a vivid way. The oversized hardcover is a beautiful in itself, it would be fantastic as a gift. I think kids would be interested in reading this book as soon as they see the cover! They would never think this was a 'boring old book.' I think kids will really be drawn in by the illustrations and want to read the stories as well! There are a few illustrations that are so beautiful on their own, they would make lovely prints!


Bottom line: Great for both kids and adults, long-time fans as well as new readers of H.G. Wells will love this interpretation of the classic author's works.

Disclosure: Book was sent by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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Free Ebook for Kindle and Nook! June 1

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I've found a great ebook available for free for Kindle and Nook!

This was one of the very first Inspirational books that I ever read! It really got me started on the genre!

"Angels Watching Over Me" Shenandoah Sisters #1  by Michael Phillips

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Spotlight: "When Love Calls"

"When Love Calls"
by Lorna Seilstad
Publisher: Revell
Source: received from publisher
Release Date: May 1, 2013

The following description is from goodreads.com:

Hannah Gregory is good at many things, but that list doesn’t include following rules. So when she is forced to apply for a job as a telephone switchboard operator to support her two sisters, she knows it won’t be easy. “Hello Girls” must conduct themselves according to strict-and often bewildering-rules. No talking to the other girls. No chatting with callers. No blowing your nose without first raising your hand. And absolutely no consorting with gentlemen while in training.
Meanwhile, young lawyer Lincoln Cole finds himself in the unfortunate position of having to enforce the bank’s eviction of the three Gregory girls from their parents’ home. He tries to soften the blow by supporting them in small ways as they settle into another home. But fiery Hannah refuses his overtures and insists on paying back every cent of his charity.
When one of Hannah’s friends finds himself on the wrong side of a jail cell, Hannah is forced to look to Lincoln for help. Will it be her chance to return to her dreams of studying law? And could she be falling in love?

Author Bio (from the publicist)

A history buff, antique collector, and freelance graphic designer, Lorna Seilstad is the author of Making Waves, A Great Catch, and The Ride of Her Life. A former high school English and journalism teacher, she has won several online writing contests and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers. Lorna lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with her husband. Find out more at www.lornaseilstad.com.

If you think this book sounds great, check out my review of the author's previous book (which I LOVED):

My Review: "The Ride of Her Life" by Lorna Seilstad

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publicist/publisher in exchange for a blog post.