The diviners is a 2012 young adult novel by libba bray. Evangeline oneill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and sent off to the bustling streets of new york cityand she is ecstatic. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from god. By day, she does digital operations things over at penguin random house. A book of many covers, each absotively dreamier than the next.
Selfidentity is a major theme of the book, as is finding your tribe of people, or at the very least the one person who will understand you and care for you unconditionally. Hardcover published in 2012, 0316126101 paperback published in. The book has been nominated for an andre norton award for young adult science fiction an. This supernatural thriller by libba bray is the first in the diviners series published by little, brown and company, a division of hachette book group inc. A young woman discovers her mysterious powers could help catch a killer in the first book of the diviners seriesa stunning supernatural historical mystery set in 1920s new york city, from printz awardwinning and new york times bestselling author libba bray. The first book follows these characters as they meet and joins forces in a for, what we do not study and reflect upon, we are in danger of dismissing and forgetting. The new york times bestseller from awardwinning author libba bray. The edges of the pages have markings, spots, or stains. The sequel to libba brays wonderful novel, the diviners, gets a title, cover and official description. See more ideas about ya books, harry potter aesthetic and books for teens. The diviners by margaret laurence, first edition abebooks. Well, the final cover for the last book in the diviners series by libba bray was revealed today.
Code name verity by elizabeth wein i really think they should have kept the first cover for all the editions because its so gorgeous and i think its fitting with the plot. The diviners is a spectacular book in its in depth of story and immense number of pages. Rulers and prophets condemned 6 therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The diviners by libba bray, 9781907410406, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Evie oneill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and ship. Termed advance proof copy on the front cover, it is really an arc. I havent read the synopsis yet because i still havent um read book three yet ill get therejust need to reread the other two firstafter i read everything else on tbr apparently and i dont want to get spoiled and of course i saw part of.
Also, check out the new paperback cover for the diviners. Audio 1 the breathtaking finale to the epic new york times bestseller, the diviners, from printz winner and beloved author, libba bray. Being as chunky as the book is, its fitting that the story encompasses so much from bloodied history to evisceration of evil to a very diverse set of characters. Evie oneill is a flapper in the year 1926, who just happens to have the ability to hold objects and find out the secrets of the people who own them.
In the diviners, morag gunn, a middle aged writer who lives in a farmhouse on the canadian prairie, struggles to understand the loneliness of her eighteenyearold. Juniper lemons happiness index by julie israel i adore the first cover, the confetti idea is great and very much. The diviners is a historical, paranormal fantasy set in 1920s new york city. Because we love rereading books instead of tackling our tbr, were going to do a reread campaign of the entire series, leading up to publication. All the while, malevolent forces gather from every corner in a battle for the very soul of a nationa fight that could claim the diviners themselves. Its got glamour and flair, and the 1920s new york city setting is. After a supernatural showdown with a serial killer, evie oneill has outed herself as a diviner. Fanmade book covers for the last hours by cassandraclare with lucie. Almost like a superhero story, the crew of diviners in the diviners all struggle to come to terms with their powers, their destiny, their ability to make a difference. And in this alternative history, there are people called diviners who have magical abilities that are hidden from the world. The diviners 1 by libba bray 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. A young woman discovers her mysterious powers could help catch a killer in the first book of the diviners seriesa stunning supernatural historical mystery set in 1920s new york city, from printz awardwinning and new york times bestselling author libba bray evangeline oneill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and sent off to the bustling streets of new york cityand she is. Libba brays astonishing and terrifying diviners are back, this time in the third goround of her fourbook bestselling series that marries the paranormal with the historical. Published september 18th 2012 by little, brown books for young readers.
The breathtaking finale to the epic new york times bestseller. Wrap around book cover design for the diviners by libba bray. I found out before finishing the book that the diviners is a four book series with the second book, lair of dreams, due to be released on the 14th april 2014 in the u. For me the realistic nature of the setting and time period really helped absorb me in the complex storyline and also the characters. The diviners book chicago public library bibliocommons. The plot follows seventeenyearold evie oneill as she helps her uncle will curator of the fictional museum of american folklore, superstition, and the occult uncover the killer behind a mysterious series of murders.
For the second booktanical art tuesday, i am going to discuss the ya mystery, the diviners, by libba bray. After the horrifying explosion that claimed one of their own, the diviners find themselves wanted by the us government, and on the brink of war with the king of crows. September 18th, 2012 by little brown books for young readers pages. Some are rejackets and others are foreign language covers. Seventeenyearold evie oneill is thrilled when she is exiled from smalltown ohio to new york city in 1926, even when a rash of occultbased murders thrusts evie and her uncle, curator of the museum of american folklore, superstition, and the occult, into the thick of the investigation. Amazon book depository upon researching who the artist was for the diviners, i discovered that it wasnt just one person who created. Article on unexpected reaction to cover of rick moodys latest novel, the diviners, at book expo america convention in new york. Evie oneill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of new york cityand she. Now that the world knows of her ability to read objects, and therefore, read the past, she has become a media darling, earning the title, americas sweetheart seer. Buy a discounted paperback of the diviners online from australias leading online bookstore. The diviners by libba bray australian cover art pictured above. Complete selection of breviaries, liturgy of the hours, christian prayer books as well as complete guide to praying the liturgy of the hours, yearly ordo guides, breviary covers, franciscan supplements for one and four volume breviaries. Out in wards island sits a mental hospital full of lost souls from people long forgotten.
Lair of dreams is the direct sequel to the diviners, a paranormal series that follows a diverse set of characters in the postfirst worldwar era, in new york city. By night, she watches an abundance of horror movies, stays up too late, and voraciously devours all the sff. The chainsmokers, alan walker, robin schulz, gareth emery, throttle, lvndscape, matoma, t. This takes play about several months to a year after the diviners ended where evie is now a big shot star for wgi reading objects and telling people things they want to know. The book cover archive, for the appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design. The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness.
After a supernatural show down with a serial killer. Being as chunky as the book is, its fitting that the story. The book was published on september 18, 2012 by little, brown books for young readers and is set in new york city during the 1920s. Shipped to you from goodwill of the valleys, roanoke va. The diviners is one of the more classy young adult books in existence today because its truly one of a kind. Kartik is all set to assist gemma in finding the temple to bind the released magic back. Liturgy of the hours, divine office books, breviary covers. The diviners book tacoma public library bibliocommons. The diviners by libba bray was one of the creepiest books i read in 2012. The diviners has been on my radar since its release in 20, but for multiple reasons i never picked it up. In this book, she talks about how a rebel angel lies within even an unpredictable beautiful young woman. Libba brays astonishing and terrifying diviners are back, this time in the third goround of her four book bestselling series that marries the paranormal with the historical. It reminds me of an alien novel and im kind of positive the book has no aliens.
The diviners is written for kids ages 14 to 18 years. I havent bought the first book yet but now i am not at all tempted anymore. Today were looking at the many different covers of libba brays the diviners and choosing a winner. The diviners the diviners is about evie oneill, a rebellious and ambitious girl sent to live in new yorks museum of american folklore, superstition and the occult or the museum of the creepy. The plot follows seventeenyearold evie oneill as she helps her uncle will curator of the fictional museum of american folklore, superstition, and the occult uncover the killer behind a mysterious. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. Now its 2020, the 20s are upon us again, and i freaking loved this massive book. The diviners had excellent covers in the us and the uk, and yet. After battling a sleeping sickness, the diviners are up against a group of new and malevolent foesghosts.
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