RECOMMENDED: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye is $1.99! Carrie read this one and, as a Jane Eyre fan, really enjoyed it. She gave it an A-:
This book is bloodthirsty and exciting. It’s hard-boiled and tender. It’s funny and full of gothic melodrama. I enjoyed every bit of it.
The paperback edition of Jane Steele is being released March 14, 2017. To celebrate, we have a giveaway! But first, check out the new book jacket for the paperback edition! While the hardcover is black and white, the paperback has a new blue background, which I think really pairs well with the other pops of color. What do you think? Carrie reviewed this title and really enjoyed the new take on the typical Jane Eyre story: This book … Continue reading Giveaway: JANE STEELE in Paperback!
As an ardent fan of Jane Eyre, I have read many literary adaptations of her story. I’ve read about a vampire slayer Janes (Jane Slayre) and Jane in space (Jenna Starborn) and Jane in the 1950s (The Flight of Gemma Hardy) and many more, and I’m usually disappointed. Jane Steele, however, was just about the most viciously satisfying thing in the history of ever. NB: book titles in this review are italicized while names are not. … Continue reading Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye
Happy March! It’s supposed to be spring in Boston, but winter is still holding on as long as possible. I’m sick of being a human sausage casing and just want to wear dresses without tights! But another month means another cocktail, and I’ve been talking about this book all over the place. I know I’ve mentioned it on a recent podcast with the rest of ladies and in this month’s Hide Your Wallet post. I’m … Continue reading Covers & Cocktails: The Jane Steele
