Monthly Archives: November 2013
Mogsy’s Book Haul
Posted on November 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
Another week, another great haul of books. This time, it’s mostly review copies from publishers. I’ve curtailed my book buying in the last half of November, with NaNoWriMo winding down and I really had to put most of my efforts into writing and not book shopping. Right. Something More Than Night – courtesy of Tor […]
Wendy’s Book Haul
Posted on November 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
I may have accidentally revealed my bibliophilia to someone who now has a mighty weapon to use against me. He should be pleased with the result (as I am pleased with Amazon’s speedy delivery, even though UPS interrupted dinner). But a book haul post wouldn’t be right if I didn’t blame Mogsy for some of […]
Book Review: Heartwood by Freya Robertson
Posted on November 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
Heartwood by Freya Robertson Genre: Epic Fantasy Series: Elemental Wars #1 Publisher: Angry Robots Publication Date: October 2013 Author Info: www.freyarobertson.com Wendy’s Rating: 3.5 stars: The world of Anguis is a beautiful one, and I love the way the religion is bound into it and the characters so deeply and how Robertson explores that. Peace between […]
Panels: Batman / Superman #1
Posted on November 29, 2013 Leave a Comment
Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent meet for the first time in Batman / Superman #1
Book Review: 14 by Peter Clines
Posted on November 28, 2013 4 Comments
14 by Peter Clines Genre: Paranormal/Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Permuted Press Date of Publication: June 5, 2012 Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Excellent and diverse cast of characters in this fun, creepy paranormal novel” I’d like to start this review off with some background information. So for the past […]
Book Review: Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor
Posted on November 27, 2013 4 Comments
Darkwalker by E.L. Tettensor Genre: Paranormal Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Nicolas Lenoir Publisher: Roc Date of Publication: December 3, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars – “A new paranormal mystery series featuring an intriguing main character and rich, thorough world building; once the story takes off, it does […]
Waiting on Wednesday 11/27/13
Posted on November 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Mogsy’s Pick The Tropic of Serpents byMarie Brennan: March 4, 2014 (Tor) I loved the first book A Natural History of Dragons and was so happy to see Marie Brennan […]
Comic Review Bites
Posted on November 26, 2013 Leave a Comment
Artesia by Mark S. Smylie Artesia is an epic, Eisner-award nominated masterpiece of story and art. The world, its people and its pantheon are so richly detailed, but as the title says, this story is about Artesia. What an incredible character she is, embodying all aspects of the female, from priestess to warrior to daughter […]
Book Review: The Arrivals by Melissa Marr
Posted on November 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Arrivals by Melissa Marr Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Stand-alone Publisher: William Morrow Date of Publication: July 2, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars – “Massive points for originality in this interesting and unique tale about an unusual but fascinating group of characters.” This book was a bit […]
Book Review: Parasite by Mira Grant
Posted on November 24, 2013 Leave a Comment
Parasite by Mira Grant Genre: Science Fiction, Horror Series: Book 1 of Parasitology Publisher: Orbit Date of Publication: October 29, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars – “Not as suspenseful as I’d hoped and I couldn’t connect with the main character, but the premise is interesting and the book […]
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