Dying to Read (195)- INTO THE BRIGHT UNKNOWN by Rae Carson

Hey y’all thanks for stopping by to see my Dying to Read post and of course as always I have to give credit to the lovely Jill over at Breaking the Spine for the Waiting on Wednesday Meme! 

I adore Rae and her books and this series is set in my area so of course I can't wait to read the finale!!!

Title: INTO THE BRIGHT UNKNOWN

Author: Rae Carson

Release Date: October 10, 2017

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Pages: 432

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Find it: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | iBooks

The stunning conclusion to Rae Carson’s New York Times–bestselling Gold Seer trilogy, which Publishers Weekly in a starred review called “Simply terrific.” A historical fantasy brimming with magic, romance, and adventure—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah Maas, and Westworld.

Leah Westfall, her fiancé Jefferson, and her friends have become rich in the California Territory, thanks to Lee’s magical ability to sense precious gold. But their fortune has made them a target, and when a dangerous billionaire sets out to destroy them, Lee and her friends decide they’ve had enough—they will fight back with all their power and talents. Lee’s magic is continuing to strengthen and grow, but someone is on to her—someone who might have a bit of magic herself. The stakes are higher than ever as Lee and her friends hatch a daring scheme that could alter the California landscape forever. With a distinctive young heroine and a unique interpretation of American history, Into the Bright Unknown strikes a rich vein of romance, magic, and adventure, bringing the Gold Seer Trilogy to its epic conclusion. Includes a map and an author’s note.

So what do you think? Will you be adding this to your pile? What are you dying to read this week?

Blog Tour- LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS by Rae Carson A Photo Post & Giveaway!

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the blog tour for LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS by Rae Carson! I love this series and I love it even more now that I've read book 2! It's an amazing story and it's set around my hometown which makes it even cooler! I have some photos of the area and a gold panning video share with you today! And make sure to enter the awesome giveaway for a finished copy of the book!!

Haven't heard of LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS? Check it out!

Title: LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS

Author: Rae Carson

Pub. Date: September 27, 2016

Publisher:  Greenwillow Books

Pages: 416

Formats: Hardcover, eBook, audiobook

Find it: Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Goodreads

After a harrowing journey across the country, Leah Westfall and her friends have finally arrived in California and are ready to make their fortunes in the Gold Rush. Lee has a special advantage over the other new arrivals in California—she has the ability to sense gold, a secret known only by her handsome best friend Jefferson and her murdering uncle Hiram.

Lee and her friends have the chance to be the most prosperous settlers in California, but Hiram hasn’t given up trying to control Lee and her power. Sabotage and kidnapping are the least of what he’ll do to make sure Lee is his own. His mine is the deepest and darkest in the territory, and there Lee learns the full extent of her magical gift, the worst of her uncle, and the true strength of her friendships. To save everyone, she vows to destroy her uncle and the empire he is building—even at the cost of her own freedom.

The second epic historical fantasy in the Gold Seer trilogy by Rae Carson, the acclaimed author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns. 

Now on to the post! 

I was actually going to take a couple day trips to get some pics but real life and work got in the way so I didn't get a chance to go but there's a ton of great pics on the internet and yes I grabbed ones that I can share also check out the gold panning video! I will post photo credit in the photo captions.

When I was planning the trip I emailed Rae to ask for some of the areas she was focusing on in the book and I got her response so I will use her response with the pics for the significance.

Also at the end of book 1 Walk on Earth A Stranger they find their way to Sutter’s Fort, that was pretty much the first place most people went before setting out for their claims so I thought I’d share a couple pics of the as well.

From https://www.parks.ca.gov/

From https://www.parks.ca.gov/

Old Town Sac--LOVE the history museum. They have a GIANT ASS gold nugget or two that's worth a gander. All under lock and key and alarm system, of course. Also some really cute restaurants. You've probably been to all of them. :)

This is what Sacramento looked like in 1849

From wikipedia

Courtesy of The Sacramento History Museum

I love this website! Hysterical Walks most of the pics are of Old Sacramento from Gold Rush Days an event we hold every Labor Day Weekend! Head on over and check out the rest of the pics!

And believe it or not I (Jaime) used to work in Old Sacramento as a Bartender so I couldn’t do a photo post of Old Sac and not use a pic of my bar! I did find an old pic of me sitting outside taking a break from the craziness ignore the glare it was a bad camera lol.

Courtesy of Google Maps

Mormon Island--under water at Lake Folsom now, but there is still a history marker, and I've heard from a few folks that some of the ruins were exposed during the drought. (Though maybe they're covered back up after the rain?) 

Jaime- They definitely are covered back up, the drought was in 2015 but I have a news clip from our local TV station KCRA of right after the drought. I also found some images of what it might have looked like.

Here's the news clip and article. There's also a slideshow of some of the things that were exposed.

From myfolsom.com

www.meetup.com 

Mormon Island (undated photo). Folsom Lake topographic map. Mormon Island Wetland Preserve

Here's the Marker Rae was talking about.

sacramentopress.com

Coloma--Home of Sutter's Mill. I think you can do gold panning at Marshall Gold Discovery Park. The American River and its various forks appears in the book a lot.

www.coloma.com

www.books-about-california.com

www.coloma.com

www.coloma.com

www.coloma.com

And here's the panning for gold clip from YouTube! It's a popular thing again here in California! But honestly much hasn't changed in the way you pan for gold this is a cool video to watch!




Other locations relevant to the book, like Rough & Ready, are probably outside the radius of a single day's fun.

Here's some pics from Rough & Ready too!

NoeHill Travels in California

wikipedia

About Rae:

I write books about teens who must do brave things. I'm originally from California, but I now live in Arizona with my husband, who is the smartest and therefore sexiest man I know. My books tend to contain lots of adventure, a little magic and romance, and smart girls who make (mostly) smart choices. I especially love to write about questions I don't know the answers to.

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Giveaway Details:

3 Finished Copies of LIKE A RIVER GLORIOUS (US Only)

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Tour Schedule:

Week 1:

9/19: Two Chicks on Books - Photo Tour

9/20: Ex Libris - Review

9/21: The Irish Banana Review - My Oregon Trail Team

9/22: Good Books and Good Wine - Review

9/23: Across the Words - Dream Cast

Week 2:

9/26: Alexa Loves Books - Review

9/27: Krista's Dust Jacket - My Oregon Trail Team 

9/28: Awkwordly Emma - Review

9/29: A Backwards Story - A Modern Day Oregon Trail

9/30: YA Bibliophile - Review

Release Day Celebration- WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson An Excerpt and A Giveaway!

I am so excited that WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson releases today and that I get to share the news, along with an awesome giveaway!

If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful new series by Rae Carson, be sure to check out all the details below.

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a set of the GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS series (in paperback format). US only. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.

About The Book:

Title: WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER

Author: Rae Carson

Pub. Date: September 22, 2015

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Pages: 448

Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Goodreads

The first book in a new trilogy from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Rae Carson. A young woman with the magical ability to sense the presence of gold must flee her home, taking her on a sweeping and dangerous journey across Gold Rush–era America.

Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety? Rae Carson, author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy, dazzles with this new fantasy that subverts both our own history and familiar fantasy tropes.

Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research. 

Read chapter 1 of WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER annotated by Rae Carson HERE!

About Rae:

Rae Carson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy. Her next book, Walk On Earth A Stranger, will be available September 22, 2015. She lives in Arizona with her husband.

Connect with the Author Website | Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a set of the 3 GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS series (in paperback format). US Only.

Ends on September 30th at Midnight EST!

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Dying To Read (96)- WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson

Hey y’all thanks for stopping by to see my Dying to Read post and of course as always I have to give credit to the lovely Jill over at Breaking the Spine for the Waiting on Wednesday Meme!

I loved Rae's FIRE & THORNS series and can't wait to read her new fantasy series!!!

Title: WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER
Author: Rae Carson

Release Date: September 22, 2015

Hardcover: 432 pages

Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble 

The first book in a new trilogy from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Rae Carson. A young woman with the magical ability to sense the presence of gold must flee her home, taking her on a sweeping and dangerous journey across Gold Rush–era America.

Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety? Rae Carson, author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy, dazzles with this new fantasy that subverts both our own history and familiar fantasy tropes.

Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.

So what do you think? Will you be adding this to your pile? What are you dying to read this week?