Just as I was peering out the door, humming “Oh oh the Wells Fargo wagon is a-comin’ down the street, oh please let it be for me,” the Amazon van pulled up and delivered my precious book.

It’s beautiful! And the drawing on the endpapers made me smile. But no spoilers, so you’ll have to see for yourselves.


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For anyone who missed it on MWT's tumblr:


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Months ago, in the Conspiracy Room chats, semperlego and I discovered that we live relatively close to one another. We've met several times since then at this lovely restaurant/bakery/coffee shop that has a beautiful outdoor seating area. in May, Semper was off to England and Scotland, and I was bound for Italy. We each had fantastic--and long awaited, many ( Read more... )

Check out today's article on the United By Pop website for a new interview with MWT and her views of some of the different book covers. The new UK covers look beautiful. Oh, and there's a very small tidbit/teaser about the progress of the Disney movie adaptation of The Thief. Definitely something to look forward to!

You can read the article here.

Someone was asking about Paul O. Zelinsky's excellent artwork in RotT, and also about the map on the inside covers, since the ebook really doesn't include clear images of them. I took pictures of both, for those who want to see ( Read more... )

I just finished my reread of ACoK and was musing about dear, dear Sophos and his...

Beard.

He's gone from a sweet, niave boy to a ruthless man, fighting battles and shooting ambassadors. Well, those thoughts reminded me of the kerfluffle about the book cover, when ACoK first was released in 2010. Remember?

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I don't post often, but I have a question and I am wondering what you all think: on the cover of TaT, their are FIVE crowns.  I have differing theories for four of the crowns, but not five.  At least, the only one I can come up with...well, I don't like it.  (And yes, while I don't own the newest edition of the books with the new covers, I realize ( Read more... )

It’s the last week of Reflections! This week we’re covering A Conspiracy of Kings, but first an update on the TaT re-read. If you're just joining us, catch up HERE.

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It's week three of QT reflections! This week we're covering my personal favorite, The King of Attolia. If you're just joining us, start HERE.

There is still time to sign up to be a discussion lead for the Thick as Thieves re-read. The deadline is tomorrow, February 3rd at midnight. After February 3rd, current volunteers can expect to receive their ( Read more... )