Status: Read
Purchased: Oyster
Mode: iPhone
Summons to Chateau D'Arc by Kay Cornelius was published on April 11, 2012 by indie publisher, Diversion Books. It was the first book I read and finished on Oyster. As stated in a previous post, one of the items I received in the Book Riot Quarterly Box was 2 months access to Oyster. And I must say, I'm very impressed with Oyster. I expected the app to be naturally text heavy, considering its a product for reading; however, it was very visual. Pictures of books, rather than words dominate the app and synopsis are not overly long. Oyster's great explore feature allowed me to find this marvel.
It is about Ellen Edmonds, who is "summoned" to a mysterious chateau in the French countryside after her mother passes away and she is left with no close relation in America. Once she arrives at the Chateau D'Arc, romance and family drama ensue as she attempts to unravel the mystery of her connection with the Marquis d'Arc and his family. If you love a story with a Chateau, endless wine, Parisian fashion, and boar hunting, this is the marvel for you!
Status: Read
Purchased: Barnes & Noble
Mode: Hardcover
The Movement of Stars by Amy Brill was on April 18, 2013 by Riverhead Books. I found this marvel last summer while browsing the new fiction shelves at my local Barnes & Noble retailer. Its about a headstrong astronomer, Hannah Gardner Price, who longs to become independent of the rigid Nantucket Quaker island she lived on all her life. Her single-minded passion is admirable as she attempts to find a comet, win a reputable award, and break out of her expected station as a woman. She also meets and falls in love with Isaac Martin, a dark-skinned whaler, who also longs to break out his expected station and expand his career.
I'm not overly familiar with astronomy, yet I was sucked into the early days of Nantucket and Harvard, and the pursuit of knowledge beyond the grasps of humanity and women. However, Hannah and Isaac break traditional notions of independent study and academia. Amy Brill's novel is richly narrated and quietly inspiring. Those looking for a summer read while gazing at the stars, I urge you to pick up The Movement of Stars.
Stay tuned next month for another post on Frontlist Favorites & Backlist Marvels!
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