Congratulations to Katja Millay!! Her absolutely captivating book, The Sea of Tranquility, caught the attention of Atria (Simon & Schuster). They loved it as much as we did! And guess what? They are publishing it! *squeeeeeeee*!!! It will be released from Atria Books on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012, with a paperback edition to come in June 2013.
I have been bestowed the honor of revealing the new cover (eeeeeeeep I’m so excited!!!). I was thrilled to be given this opportunity, but when I saw what was in the top left corner of the book cover…
*thud*
To have had the opportunity to read and review this absolute wonder of a book, then to be asked to announce this amazing news, reveal the cover, and realize that I’m on there too? My whole year has been made! Next year too! I’m grinning so hard my cheeks hurt and I think I distressed a few eardrums with my squeeing. *sorrrrrry* 😉
I really want to thank Katja and Atria for allowing me to do this. I am so grateful.
For those of you who haven’t read this book yet, it is an absolute MUST read, and when I read it back in September, I knew this was going to be something BIG! An extremely touching, yet somewhat dark and very emotional read, but interspersed with moments of light, love and hope. Beautiful. My heart was beaming. I gave it 5 stars and it will be VERY high (and I mean all the way up there) on my best of 2012 list. You can check out my review, and I’m certain you’ll agree, once you’ve read this book too.
So without further ado…. here it is! (and ohhhh wow, this cover holds so much meaning. Knowing what the book is about, this is perfect!)
About the book:
I live in a world without magic or miracles. A place where there are no clairvoyants or shapeshifters, no angels or superhuman boys to save you. A place where people die and music disintegrates and things suck. I am pressed so hard against the earth by the weight of reality that some days I wonder how I am still able to lift my feet to walk.
Former piano prodigy Nastya Kashnikov wants two things: to get through high school without anyone learning about her past and to make the boy who took everything from her—her identity, her spirit, her will to live—pay.
All Josh Bennett wants is to be left alone, and everyone allows it because they all know his story: each person he loved was taken from his life until at seventeen years old there was no one left. When your name is synonymous with death, people tend to give you your space.
Everyone except Nastya, a new girl in town who won’t go away until she’s insinuated herself into every aspect of his life. But the more he gets to know her, the more of a mystery she becomes. As their relationship intensifies and the unanswered questions begin to pile up, he starts to wonder if he will ever learn the secrets she’s been hiding—or if he even wants to.
The Sea of Tranquility is a rich, intense, and brilliantly imagined story about a lonely boy, an emotionally fragile girl, and the miracle of second chances.
I. Am. BEAMING!!!!
This. Is. Awesome!!!!! 🙂
I know Erica!!! Fantastic news all around! 🙂
One of my favorite books ever!! Glad we can get a hard copy now!!
Yep. High on my list too!!!
So proud for you Maryse! The book cover is great! I haven’t read the book yet, but it is on my loooong TBR list. I’ll have to move it up on the list. 🙂
Awesome! Just like you Maryse!
That is awsome! So happy for you! I have told you more than once how much I love your blog. I have not read this book yet but it is on my TBR list.
What grrat news! Congratulations. This was an absolutely amazing story. It should be pushed to the top of all TBR lists!!!
Yay Maryse! I’ve read so many wonderful books because of your reviews. You deserve all the wonderful kudos!
I read Sea of Tranquility and I couldn’t put it down!
This is amazing… the book and blog! Congrats to Katja and Maryse!!! The best book I’ve read this year!
Thanks guys!! Your comments and the fact that we’re reading together means the world to me. *big group hug*
Thanks so much Maryse!!!!!
I need to buy this ebook before the price goes up to like ten dollars.
Congrats to you Maryse… this book is definitely one of my all-time favorites!
Absolutely loved this book! What a great cover & congrats Maryse!
Congrats, Katja!!! xoxo
Nicoleta D.
How exciting for you and for Katja Millay! I LOVED LOVED this book!! I think the entire book was quotable – Ms. Millay is a very talented author. If you haven’t read it yet, you are in for a real treat.
*hug* to Katja!! And thank you for writing a story with such depth. I can’t wait to read more from you. Beautiful writer!
Congrats!!! Well deserved!! Have on Kindle. Will be moving this one up on my TBR list.
Congrats Katja and Maryse! I loved this book! And of course I read because it was recommended by you Maryse! It is definitely towards the top of my top ten reads for this year.
Wow amazing 🙂 Def one of my favourite books this year…Congrats Katja and Maryse x
Beautiful cover, great news, and congrats Katjia and Maryse! xo Thanks as always for the awesome recs. Reading this one now thanks to you!
-Tina & the BC Gals.
Please let me know what you guys think (everyone who will be reading this one soon). I can’t wait to hear (and share in) your reactions!
We even have an active discussion forum for it —> https://talk.maryse.net/threads/the-sea-of-tranquility-by-katja-millay.315/
So cool!!
One of my favorite books !! Loved the cover ..congrats Maryse and Katja <3
I loved this book! It’s one of my favorites! Love the cover also!
Wonderful news! Feels like we were just discovering this beautiful book the other day and discussing what we thought of this amazing story. I also feel like a proud Mama over your acknowledgement on the book cover **grins with pride**
Yep Lise, what a treasure find this was and I loved our somewhat frenzied chats about it!! *grins back*
Loved, loved, loved everything about this book!!
I’m with Lise, so proud that Maryse is on the cover. Loved this book, and maybe being a Florida girl we can get Katja to do a book signing for us once it comes out. Katja? Maryse? Thoughts?
Fantastic idea Kirsten!! She’s going to be so busy soon, but I’d LOVE an opportunity for a get together here in FL. *hint hint* 😉 *squeeee* (yes, I’m pre-squeeing but I couldn’t help myself). (and thanks Kirsten!)
This has been one of the best books I’ve read in such a long time! I LOVE this amazing book! Incredible story that tug at all of my emotions!
LOVED the Cover!!! LOVED the Book!!!! Can’t wait for another addition!
I was looking at the new book cover and just noticed the man and women. COOL! I can’t wait for this to be in print.
I read this book based on your recommendation…and WOW. One of my favorite books ever. Absolutely loved the book, love the new cover!
Congrats to Katja. You deserve it, girl! Absolutely amazing book. Congrats to Maryse for making the cover!
Kirsten & Lise… I’m hinting to Katja for a Florida signing on the blog Facebook page as we speak 😉
YEAH!!! I’ll beg her on Goodreads if it helps. 😉
Congrats Katja and Maryse!!! I haven’t read the book yet, but will def be moving it up on my TBR list tonight! I just recently found this blog and have been trying to devour every book that Maryse writes about…. 🙂
How’s that going Stephanie? Any favorites to *squee* about?
Maryse-Yes… We are so close to Orlando. Kirsten are you in Tampa? Let’s go over and meet in person!
I’m SO there!
AMAZING BOOK!
loved the book and congrats to you!! how cool:)
oh forgot to add i’m also in Florida, if you come this way would love to meet u:), I’m in Pensacola, but always up for a drive south
Haha! Oh my gosh, that’s so awesome! Congrats to the author, of course, but congrats for your shout out, because let’s face it – if you hadn’t recommended it, there’s a whole lot of us who’d never have known to read it. 🙂
Oh yes….many “squee”……Beautiful Disaster, Easy, Thoughtless, Effortless, Bared to You, Reflected in You, Down To You, Untouchable, Unforgivable, Untraceable, The Mating, The Finding, The Keeping. Well…let’s just say everything I’ve downloaded from your blog I have truly enjoyed reading and cannot get enough! I’ve told everyone to get me a B&N gift card for Christmas so I can purchase more books that you’ve suggested, not that I don’t have enough on my TBR list but I told my husband and friends…if Maryse loves it then I MUST get it! 🙂 Now I think I’m going to start The Sea of Tranquility! Thanks again for all that you do 🙂 🙂 I come to Florida every few months to visit my daughter and grand daughter so I’ll have to see if there’s any “book”events when I’m in town
Congratulations, Katja and Maryse! Beautiful! I loved everything about this book, and it is definitely my favorite book of the year…if not of all time.
LOVE this cover!
This book was amazing! It’s on the top of my list of books I suggest to my friends
Without a doubt, one of my most favorite books ever. I was in this books fully. I read it straight through and I am about to start reading it again. How freaking exciting!
Whoa! This IS big news. Congratulations on becoming a “Cover Girl” Maryse! 😉
Thanks Angie. A “cover girl”!! *giggles*
@Lise I’m outside of Orlando, but I’m willing to drive! This is going to be so much fun!
YAY!! (to Kirsten and Lise)
Reading this book right now. Oh……is all I can say. Huge grin for you Maryse. That goodness you right your thoughts down on this blog for me to find these books. You think the same way I do. I thought about doing my own blog, but you speak my words, so why duplicate? ((((HUGS)))
*hugs* (thank you everyone!!)
Thank you so much for recommending this book. I had it on my TBR list for a bit and I am so glad I decided it was time to read. I kinda feel bad for whatever I read next because it won’t hold a candle to the greatness that is this book. The writing was incredible. The story is unforgettable. Thanks again!
wow! congrats katja! & congrats to you too maryse. 🙂
congrats to you and the book, loved this book:).. one of my favs of all time:)
I just read this book in two days. It was unbelievable!! I’m not sure I would have discovered it without your blog, so thank you!!!