Thursday, January 31, 2019

The Wrong Foot by Stephanie Burgis

(c) Stephanie Burgis and Daily Science Fiction
The Wrong Foot is a cute twist on Cinderella, and the perfect size for a quick winter read! 

Have you ever read the story of Cinderella and wondered just how the shoe could fit just one person out of the whole kingdom? No? Well, I have and this story plays into the scenario perfectly! Our heroine, Sophia, has come into the predicament of fitting the shoe that was lost at a ball at midnight. Her mother is ecstatic that her daughter will become royalty, the prince is thrilled to find his long-lost love, and Sophia is utterly...miserable. What is one to do, when one prefers reading and studying to the politics of court? Read The Wrong Foot to find out - you can find it online here!

Stephanie Burgis always has great stories lined up, which is why she is one of my favorite authors! If this short story tickles your fancy, I highly recommend her other works, such as Snowspelled, which is for older audiences. If more YA is to your taste, I definitely recommend the adorable, dragon-filled story, The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart, or the series that introduced me to Ms. Burgis, Kat, Incorrigible.

Photo: Stephanie Burgis (Press Kit)
About the Author (from her website):
Stephanie Burgis grew up in East Lansing, Michigan, but now lives in Wales with her husband and two sons, surrounded by mountains, castles and coffee shops. She writes fun MG fantasy adventures and has published five so far, including The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart (Bloomsbury 2017), The Girl with the Dragon Heart (Bloomsbury 2018) and the Kat, Incorrigible trilogy (published in the UK as The Unladylike Adventures of Kat Stephenson). She also writes wildly romantic adult historical fantasies, including Snowspelled (2017), Spellswept (2018) and Masks and Shadows and Congress of Secrets (Pyr Books 2016). She has published nearly forty short stories for adults and teens in various magazines and anthologies.

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate and a very Happy Holidays to those who celebrate otherwise! Best wishes for you and your family for a happy and healthy holiday season.

Alice in Wonderland Zoolights, (c) Once Upon A Book Blog(ger)
'Tis the season for grabbing your favorite coffee or tea and picking up a good book and just relaaaaaaax. The best part of the season is when all is said and done, and you have a few moments to yourself to just unwind.

The Last Bookstore, Photo by V.P.
That said, I hope to have one or two reviews done after the holidays are finished with this week. In the meantime, please enjoy the photos from a friend of mine who recently visited The Last Bookstore, a really cool book and record store out in Los Angeles!

Tunnel of Books, The Last Bookstore, Photo by V.P.
Home to the most artistic book displays, back-to-back events, and a great selection of books, The Last Bookstore is a must if you are ever in the LA area. They buy, sell, and trade, so you will always find something new in stock. They also have a yarn shop and art gallery above the store that will add to your visit experience. If you are interested in learning more, please visit this independent bookstore online at their website here.
Books and books, The Last Bookstore, Photo by V.P.

Happy reading! Let me know what's on your holiday reading list in the comments. :)