Ready, Set...., Read Party #1

It's time for the very first Ready Set.... Read Linky Party!  Jenny and I are so excited.  Are you ready? Good, we are too.

If you remember way back to the beginning of the month I told you I was going to read this book.

Mistress of the Art of Death

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I don't want to spoil anything for anyone  so I'll just make a few point about the book.
If you love historical fiction or mysteries you will LOVE this book.
Ariana Franklin paints an amazingly accurate picture of England under the rule of Edward II, along with the persecution of the Jews at the time.  The book centers around the death of some children and the Dr.  that is charged with finding out who did it.  It's an extremely satisfying read. You know when you finish a book, and feel a little let down with the ending?  That doesn't happen with this book.
I am very glad I read this book and would happily recommend it to any of you.

I thought I would let you know what my kids are reading.  In case any of you have children looking for books this summer.

My 12 year old, is reading the 3rd book in the Kane Chronicles named The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan.
He has loved each of the books in the series so far. These books are based on Ancient Egyptian Mythology. From what he as told me they sound great.

My seven year old has just started The Secrets of Droon books.  She is almost done with the first book and has really enjoyed it.  These books are about a trio of children that find a secret passage way to a secret world. It is a lot of fun, and an easy chapter book she can read on her own.


And now for the giveaway.
This month we are giving away  an eyeglass case (made by Jenny). Perfect for keeping your reading/sunglasses in so you will be ready to read anywhere.

And a cabochon necklace with hand-stamped "bookwork" charm. (made by me.)

What do you do to enter the giveaway?  Just link up your book related post.  It can be a full book review, a craft related to a book you read, or a combo.  We are pretty easy going, here are our very simple rules.

 -no spoilers
-family friendly
-link back to our party in your post
follow us if you would like

Visit some of the links I'm sure there will be some great ideas for new books for you to add to your reading list.
NOTE ~ *The party and giveaway will be open for one month.* {instead of one week} To everyone lots of time to read a book and link it up.
A winner will be picked randomly out of the links added to the party.  Giveaway is open to the USA and Canada only. 
This is a shared party so if you link up either at Jessie Street Designs or here at Seven Alive, it will show up at the other site.
Click on READ MORE to enter your link or to see what others and linked up.:)