Guys. Guys! I know it’s technically guys read week here, and I’ll be sharing a book review of one of my all-time favorite guy reads later this afternoon, but I need to interrupt the regular programming for something.
Usually at STACKED, we don’t show off things like trailers or book covers, except within a book review. But once in a while, we have to make exceptions for things we are madly in love with.
I recently read Kirsten Hubbard’s debut Like Mandarin, which comes out next Tuesday. I’m holding off on my review of it until then, but let me tease by saying that it has been my favorite 2011 read so far. It is fantastic. It’s the story of two girls in a friendship that becomes something much bigger than a friendship. Imagine my excitement and surprise when asked if I could be the person to release the trailer for the book in the wild. I’ve watched it and think it perfectly captures the story: the song is spot on, the voice strong, and the scenes are straight outta the book. This is the kind of trailer you use in your book talks.
Interest piqued? Stop back on Tuesday, March 8 for the full review of this powerful, relatable, and smart book.
It delights me to know that you love this book almost as much as me. When I try to express how much I adore it, my vocabulary fails me. It is just…spectacular. Can't wait for the whole world to know.
Also- what a trailer. Fabulous.
I love that this book doesn't try to be flashy or modern with special effects in the cover, etc. The no-frills kind of feel that Like Mandarin asserts is so evident in the book trailer, and I love it in its simplistic presentation. Everything just shouts "Out of this world!", but in a different way. Instead of vampires, you've got Mandarin. Where there's a huge thunderstorm of epic proportions, this book has the wildwinds that I've heard so much about.
Nice song and the photos help set the mood and setting of the book. Can't wait!
I have never been one for book trailers either, but this one…wow.
I cannot WAIT to be able to get my hands on this book.
LOVED this book! Loved Loved Loved it, and I can't wait to read your review!! I posted it today with a link to your trailer (which I also love).
-Linds, bibliophile brouhaha
@bibliophile: not my trailer, actually! it's from kirsten's agency and i am just "revealing" it. man, i loved this book. i keep thinking about it!