2011 - Burton Book Review - Leafing through history

Dec 31, 2011

Favorites of 2011! My Top Ten List of Books Published in 2011

BurtonReview Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year! 2011 has really flown by, with its many changes ranging from economic hardships to the world collapsing around us and everything else in between.. it is a great solace to be able to escape with a good book. I am hoping that 2012 is a bit less stressful and a bit more hopeful than 2011, and my resolution...

Dec 28, 2011

At The King's Pleasure (Secrets of the Tudor Court Book 4) by Kate Emerson

BurtonReview Wednesday, December 28, 2011

or.. The cover that would match the rest of the series, but not the cover that they stayed with :( At The King's Pleasure (Secrets of the Tudor Court Book 4) by Kate Emerson Gallery Books, January 3, 2012 Paperback 384 pages 9781439177822 Review copy provided by the author, thank you! Burton Book Review Rating:...

Dec 12, 2011

Sourcebooks E-Book Special!

BurtonReview Monday, December 12, 2011

Just in time for the holidays and all those E-Reader gifters! Sourcebooks has just announced the 'A Darcy for Everyone E-Book Special!' Here's what they said: A Darcy for Everyone! Sourcebooks Celebrates Jane Austen’s Birthday! From Tuesday December 13th – Friday December 30th the following eBooks will be priced at $1.99...

Nov 23, 2011

Heiress (Daughter of Fortune Book One) by Susan May Warren

BurtonReview Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Heiress (Daughter of Fortune Book One) by Susan May Warren 380 pages Paperback, Summerside Press, August 1, 2011 Review copy provided by the publisher via HNR, thank you! A shortened review was originally created for Historical Novels Review Burton Book Review Rating: Four glittering stars! They can buy anything...

Nov 6, 2011

In the Event of Tumbleweeds......

BurtonReview Sunday, November 06, 2011

Ripped from wikipedia: "A tumbleweed is the above-ground part of a plant that, once mature and dry, disengages from the root and tumbles away in the wind". Mature and dry. Heh. Quite possibly a description of me. But the part I am getting at is the disengagement + tumbling away = Marie's brain of late. I wanted to account...

Nov 3, 2011

GIVEAWAY & GRAND TOUR! JANE AUSTEN MADE ME DO IT Guest Post by Laurel Ann Nattress

BurtonReview Thursday, November 03, 2011

Please welcome to the Burton Book Review author of Jane Austen Made Me Do It, Laurel Ann Nattress! I read and reviewed it last month and really enjoyed these Austenesque stories. See below for how to enter for your chance to win this book. Jane Austen Made Me Do It: Original stories Inspired by Literature’s Most...

Oct 17, 2011

His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm

BurtonReview Monday, October 17, 2011

His Last Duchess by Gabrielle Kimm Sourcebooks September 2011 Paperback 416 pages ISBN:9781402261510 Review copy provided by the publisher, thank you! Burton Book Review Rating: 3.5 stars The chilling story of Lucrezia de Medici, duchess to Alfonso d'Este, His Last Duchess paints a portrait of a lonely young girl...

Oct 11, 2011

Jane Austen Made Me Do It: An Anthology edited by Laurel Ann Nattress

BurtonReview Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Jane Austen Made Me Do It: Original stories Inspired by Literature’s Most Astute Observer of the Human Heart edited by Laurel Ann Nattress Ballantine October 11, 2011 Paperback 464 pages Review copy provided by the publisher, thank you! Burton Book Review Rating: 4.5 stars 22 Austenesque short stories: Regency or contemporary,...

Oct 3, 2011

The Gilded Shroud (Lady Fan Mysteries #1) by Elizabeth Bailey

BurtonReview Monday, October 03, 2011

The Gilded Shroud (Lady Fan Mysteries #1) by Elizabeth Bailey Berkley Trade September 6, 2011 Paperback 368 pages Review copy provided by the publisher, thank you! Burton Book Review Rating: 4 stars First in a new series that has the perfect mix of Regency murder and mystery. When the marchioness is found murdered...

Sep 26, 2011

The Lady of the Rivers: A Novel (Cousins' War #3) by Philippa Gregory

BurtonReview Monday, September 26, 2011

The Lady of the Rivers: A Novel (Cousins' War #3) by Philippa Gregory Simon & Schuster October 18, 2011 Hardcover, 464 pages ISBN 978-1416563709 Review copy provided by the publisher, thank you! Burton Book Review Rating: 3 stars Jacquetta, daughter of the Count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to half the royalty...

Sep 20, 2011

Sunrise of Avalon (Trystan & Isolde Trilogy Book #3) by Anna Elliott

BurtonReview Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Sunrise of Avalon (Trystan & Isolde Trilogy Book #3) by Anna Elliott Simon & Schuster Touchstone September 13 2011 Paperback 448 pages ISBN 978-1416589914 Review copy provided by the publisher, thank you! Burton Book Review Rating: 4 stars She is a healer, a storyteller, and a warrior. When Britain is faced...

Sep 19, 2011

Mailbox Monday

BurtonReview Monday, September 19, 2011

Welcome to Mailbox Monday, the weekly meme created by Marcia from A girl and her books (formerly The Printed Page) where book lovers share the titles they received for review, purchased, or otherwise obtained over the past week. Mailbox Monday is now on tour, and this month’s host is Amused by Books. For review,...

Sep 14, 2011

BBAW Community & Finding your Place

BurtonReview Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Today’s topic at BBAW! The world of book blogging has grown enormously and sometimes it can be hard to find a place. Share your tips for finding and keeping community in book blogging despite the hectic demands made on your time and the overwhelming number of blogs out there. If you’re struggling with finding a community,...

Sep 13, 2011

BBAW Interview Day!

BurtonReview Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Today at BBAW we are interviewing bloggers who are new to us. Unfortunately.. my partner has been in the hospital due to a car wreck!! Interviews are the last thing on her mind, and I wish her her Godspeed and good health, and a swift recovery! I still want to join in the fun.. so I am interviewing YOU! Please tell me.....

Sep 12, 2011

BBAW 2011: Community

BurtonReview Monday, September 12, 2011

It's Book Blogger Appreciation Week again.. and I just wanted to take the time to participate in my small way to highlight those key bloggers whom I appreciate the very most because they take the time to comment and provide feedback on my blog. Today the BBAW crew prompts us with: "Today you are encouraged to...

Sep 8, 2011

CAT THURSDAY!

BurtonReview Thursday, September 08, 2011

Something a little fun and different today... Today is CAT THURSDAY over at the True Book Addict's site.. and she says every second Thursday she'll feature Authors and their cats..so without further ado.. Future AUTHOR!! ME!!! Now THAT'S really LOL, right?! But there I am reading one of my fave authors, Georgette...

Sep 6, 2011

The Women of The Cousin's War by Philippa Gregory

BurtonReview Tuesday, September 06, 2011

The Women of The Cousin's War by Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin & Michael Jones Simon & Schuster/Touchstone, September 13, 2011 Hardcover 352 pages Review copy provided by the publisher, thank you! Burton Book Review Rating: 4 stars The Women of the Cousins' War is an attempt to shed light on three important women...

Sep 1, 2011

Author Post: Lady of the English by Elizabeth Chadwick

BurtonReview Thursday, September 01, 2011

In honor of Elizabeth Chadwick's release day today I wanted to present this article written by Elizabeth Chadwick which was previously posted in June. Lady of the English paperback has been released by Sourcebooks and you can also look for the beautiful hardcover from the June UK release by Sphere at the...