From HOLLYWOODCRUSH.COM: 

“Remember when we told you that the delicious George Blagden had been tapped to narrate the latest audiobook in “The Bane Chronicles,” the exciting companion series to “The Infernal Devices” that explores the life and times of one Magnus Bane? Well! Now you can hear all about that same thing from the actor’s own (sensuous, full, ridiculously kissable) lips: just click to enjoy an EXCLUSIVE interview with George in which he talks about his first ever audiobook experience as the voice of “The Runaway Queen,” what it was like to go back to France—and back in time—after his work on “Les Miserables,” and what he likes best about Magnus Bane. It’s just his voice, but daaaamn, what a voice. Prepare to go weak in the knees at the way he says “narrator.” Also, “swashbuckling.” Also, all the other words in the English language.”

Click here for the interview!

Yeah, they’re not wrong. :) George has a great voice. I love the way he says “amazing balloon rides.” And did I mention was stuck in a service elevator with me and Sarah? :)

thisgreyweather:

A short excerpt of George Blagden narrating The Runaway Queen

The cover of the next of the Bane Chronicles:  The Runaway Queen! Enjoy, my lovelies! Magnus, what a distinguished ring you have.

Taking  a break briefly from the tarot card project, I asked Cassandra Jean to draw the four seasons as the four Shadowhunter series I have either written or planned right now — The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices, the Dark Artifices, and The Mysterious TLH. 

Here The Mortal Instruments takes the season of fall. From left: Maia, Simon and Isabelle, Sebastian (lurking darkly on a bench) Jace and Clary, Luke and Jocelyn, Alec and Magnus, and Jordan, all in Central Park on a fall day.

‘The Runaway Queen’ is due May 21.

“The latest installment in “The Bane Chronicles” was co-written by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson, as a companion series of stories to the bestselling “Infernal Devices.” And with “The Runaway Queen” debuting May 21, it shouldn’t be long before we can hear it as its creators almost certainly intended: in the delicious baritone voice of a sexy, sexy man.”

Hollywood Crush, you understand us so well.

When Sarah and were at Wondercon (Sarah accompanying me for moral support) the green room had tables of food (why, who knows, no one in entertainment eats) marked FOR SONY ONLY DO NOT TOUCH and FOR VIKINGS ONLY DO NOT TOUCH. Yes, for Vikings. We were confused.

Me: Sarah, do not touch the sandwiches on that table, Vikings will kill you.

Official-looking lady: That means the History Channel show Vikings.

Me: No, I’m pretty sure it’s real Vikings.

Up pops a cute-looking lad in a striped shirt. “I am a Viking! Of sorts.”

Sarah: I really enjoyed your work in Les Mis!

Me: I have no idea what is happening, but when do I ever.

Stripey lad turned out to be George Blagden, who was very nice, and off I went and watched Les Mis, and indeed, he was very fine in it, and when it came time to cast Runaway Queen and I began to think about dramatic times in France, I thought of him. Partly because he seems very talented and partly because he was stuck in a service elevator with me and Sarah and no one should have to go through that.

I know this has little chance of peeling everyone away from the international trailer but — George! is! awesome! and I am very pleased at the lineup of hot dudes who so far are voicing the tale of Magnus. Yay, Runaway Queen!

So Cassandra Jean has finished the complete Shadowhunter Tarot, so for the next … seventy-something days I’ll be posting a card a day in order, from the first card to the last. Some will be under spoiler cuts; some you’ll have seen before — I’ll explain why each character has the card they have. 

The Lovers card! Its meaning is pretty self-explanatory. I thought I’d attach the first version we did, which was just Jace and Clary. For whatever reason it wasn’t working for us. Maybe because Jace looks slightly evil? :) Also I felt like there are so many characters whose relationships could represent unity and love. So we decided to make it a flippable card, which worked either way up, and have Magnus and Alec represent love as well.

jaceherndales:

“Bright star,” Magnus said, and his eyes were thoughtful, as if he were remembering something, or someone. “Those of you who are mortal, you burn so fiercely.”

Thank you for the lovely thoughtful review!

donnareadsbooks:

The Bane Chronicles: What Really Happened in Peru by Sarah Rees Brennan and Cassandra Clare. Published 16/04/2013 by Walker Books.

Magnus Bane has always been one of my favourite characters and when the news broke about this project I was more than excited. What Really Happened in Peru while being a slight tease was a great start to this series, blending humour and heartbreak in a way that we have come to expect from Cassandra Clare. We see Magnus’ many adventures in Peru including a run in with Pirates, a monkey, and a mysterious con woman, as well as being joined by two other Warlocks: the adorably grumpy Ragnor Fell, and fabulous Catrina Loss who keeps them both in check. For any Cassandra Clare fan I would recommend checking this series out (whether on your kindle, or if you wait for the paperback release next year).

Spoilery discussion under the cut.

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What Really Happened in Peru (Bane Chronicles, The): Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan: Amazon.com: Kindle Store

“I am not going to ensorcel a monkey! Honestly, Ragnor. What do you take me for?” — Magnus Bane, What Really Happened in Peru

What Really Happened in Peru, the first of the Bane Chronicles is out today! And Sarah and I are like this:

We very much hope you like it! (If you don’t have a Kindle, you can download the kindle app for any Apple device, or get it at the Nook or Sony store, and if you’re in the UK, it’s here.

If I haven’t finished Clockwork Princess, will reading “What Happened in Peru” spoil anything for me? — cityofclockworkk

Not a thing. Most of it takes place many years before Clockwork Princess.

entertainmentweekly:

The first installment of Cassandra Clare, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Rees Brennan’s Bane Chronicles is out next week — and we’ve got an exclusive peek at the cover, as well as a Q&A with all three authors.

Excellent vanity pin, Magnus!