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Friday Finds (Oct 6) & A Good Reason to Read a Book

October 7, 2011 by Darlene

Friday Finds hosted by Should Be Reading asks us to share what great books we heard about or discovered in the past week.  I haven’t done a Friday Finds in ages because of the blog being so busy but when it isn’t I really love to showcase a book I want to read.

This past week I was contacted by an author, Grace Conti, to read her new book Through an Icon’s Eyes.  As I normally do I headed over to Amazon to check it out and it sounds fantastic so, of course I wanted to read it.  As I neared the end the author had a note that all proceeds from the sale of her eBook (Kindle – US, UK, Germany) was to go to Breast Cancer Research.  All who read my blog know how passionate I am about this issue – I’ve lost many family members including my favorite auntie and one of my best friends to breast cancer.  So what did I do?  Well I zipped to the top of the page and bought the eBook to do my little part as well.  What I’m hoping this week is that those of you with Kindles will go and buy Grace’s eBook, not only to read a good book (my review will be coming soon) but to support breast cancer research – something that is very near to many of us unfortunately…

 

About Through an Icon’s Eyes by Grace Conti

Set in 1440s London, Italy and Greece against a turbulent political background enflamed by religious divisions, the unfolding narrative of Benedict Paston and Annie Carter’s relationship encompass memories of heresy, murder, loss and betrayal.
Benedict an erstwhile sundial maker, is lost to the world. His self-imposed exile, both emotional and physical, in a remote Greek monastery is relieved only by the task of painting an icon under the monks’ instruction. Their hope: to save his tortured soul. As the hours of devotion mark the progress of one day in his monastic cell, an escape from Benedict’s self-destructive isolation is brokered by the image of Mary Magdalene, guiding him back to his previous life and a new understanding of the events that have led him to Greece.
Annie, a young widow beset by visions and facing death, finds that she too has an unusual guide and confessor as the light and shadows mark the progress of an English day in a very different cell …..

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Ok, this sounds really good, doesn’t it?  This novel is definitely one that appeals to me and I hope to start it this weekend.  Anyhow, again I hope that you too will help to support this author, not only for her writing, but also her generosity in donating the proceeds from her book, Through an Icon’s Eyes,  to such a worthwhile cause.  Thanks everyone!

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  1. Diane@BibliophileBytheSea says

    October 7, 2011 at 4:30 am

    I love the sound of Though an Icon’s Eyes. I love books set in convents and monasteries. Thanks for blogging about this one.

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:46 pm

      Diane, I like books set in convents too. I wish I could find more of them.

  2. bermudaonion (Kathy) says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:27 am

    I’ll be watching for your review.

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:47 pm

      Kathy, hopefully I’ll have a review up in the next few weeks. My reading slump isn’t helping me get too many books finished.

  3. carol says

    October 7, 2011 at 9:46 am

    It does sounds like it has a lot of potential. I like that she’s donating the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:48 pm

      Carol, I think it has a lot of potential too. I’m anxious to read it and I’m always impressed with authors who give that way.

  4. Sandy says

    October 7, 2011 at 10:23 am

    A great book with proceeds donated to a great cause is a win-win. I love it when authors do this. John Shors is another author that always gives back.

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:48 pm

      Sandy, I agree. I love when authors do this as well. John is amazing with how much he tries to help and give back.

  5. Serena says

    October 7, 2011 at 10:40 am

    Sounds like an interesting book..Thanks for the highlight!

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:48 pm

      Serena, it does sound good, doesn’t it? I hope to have a review up soon.

  6. J.D. says

    October 7, 2011 at 11:16 am

    This sounds really interesting. Unfortunately, I don’t own a kindle, but I shall mention it for anyone who does.

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:49 pm

      J.D., too bad you don’t have a Kindle. It isn’t out in paperback yet, hopefully it will be.

  7. zibilee says

    October 7, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    I am going to be reading this one as well, and have to say that it sounds like just my cup of tea! Great spotlight post!

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:50 pm

      Heather, you and I think alike a lot of the time. lol. Maybe we could discuss this one together.

  8. Vicki says

    October 8, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    I lost a grandmother, my mom and a sister to cancer. It’s awesome that the author is supporting this cause.

    Will be looking for your review!

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:51 pm

      Vicki, I’m sorry about your family. I’ve lost quite a few family members and a best friend. It’s difficult so when an author does something like this, it’s nice to support them. I hope to have the review up soon.

  9. Deborah/thebookishdame says

    October 8, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    Hi, Darlene,
    Sounds like a good book. I’m so sorry about your friend. My best friend died of lung cancer 2 years ago and I miss her so much.
    I’ve posted about you on my blog today. Hope this comment makes it to you, too.
    Hugs,
    Deb

    • admin says

      October 9, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      Deb, it is so difficult to lose anyone to any disease. My friend was quite young when she passed and it just seems so unfair. Hugs back to you.

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