Monthly Archives: July 2014
Lootz: Mogsy’s Book Haul
Posted on July 12, 2014 18 Comments
It’s been a pretty hectic summer so far, so I’m actually a bit behind on featuring my new books. So a couple of these probably came a few weeks ago and there are some recent ones that didn’t make it into the picture, but every book arrival is cause for excitement and each will have […]
Book Review: Unexpected Stories by Octavia E. Butler
Posted on July 12, 2014 2 Comments
Unexpected Stories by Octavia E. Butler Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy Publisher: Open Road (June 24, 2014) Author Info Wendy’s Rating – 4 of 5 stars “Our worldview is transformed by an imagination that sees no border between thought and what is real.” ~Walter Mosley on Octavia E. Butler American novelist Walter Mosley opens this short story collection […]
Wendy’s Summer Reading List + Worlds Without End Reading Challenge Update
Posted on July 11, 2014 23 Comments
My summer reading list will be a challenge this year because I’ve gotten so busy with other projects and distractions, that my reading has slowed down significantly. Still, I’m determined to complete my 150 book Goodreads Challenge, and am making my way through the to-read pile that is tumbling off of my night table. That’s […]
Book Review: Orange is the New Black by Piper Kerman
Posted on July 11, 2014 4 Comments
Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography Publisher: Spiegel & Grau (April 2010) Author Info: Twitter Wendy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars : I enjoyed spotting the different characters and story elements within the book that the show expands on so wonderfully. Yes I read this because I’ve watched and enjoyed the […]
Cover Reveal: The Mad Apprentice by Django Wexler
Posted on July 10, 2014 8 Comments
Today we’re revealing the cover to The Mad Apprentice by Django Wexler, sequel to The Forbidden Library! Isn’t it gorgeous? The dark and thrilling sequel to the book Kirkus called, “Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and Inkheart all rolled into one” When Alice’s mysterious Uncle Geryon sends her to help capture a rogue apprentice–a boy who has the […]
Tough Traveling: Northern Barbarians
Posted on July 10, 2014 24 Comments
The Thursday feature “Tough Traveling” is the brainchild of Nathan of Review Barn, who has come up with the excellent idea of making a new list each week based on the most common tropes in fantasy, as seen in The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone who is interested […]
Book Review: The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Posted on July 9, 2014 24 Comments
The Magicians by Lev Grossman Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Magicians Publisher: Viking (August 11, 2009) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Self-absorbed, annoying, moody, smug, dissatisfied, spoiled, fake, maudlin, insecure, aimless, whiny, stupid, pampered, emo, vain, egotistical, small-minded, excessive, inconsiderate, thankless, pretentious, snobby, entitled, mercurial, immature, depressed, hypocritical, mean-spirited, cynical, clueless – just a […]
Waiting on Wednesday 07/09/14
Posted on July 9, 2014 7 Comments
“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: Blightborn by Chuck Wendig: July 29, 2014 (Skyscape) I recently made the decision to be a bit pickier with my Young Adult reads (so YA Weekends will still be a regular […]
Book Review: Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed
Posted on July 8, 2014 14 Comments
Throne of the Crescent Moon by Saladin Ahmed Genre: Fantasy Series: The Crescent Moon Kingdoms #1 Publisher: Daw (February 2012) Wendy’s Rating 3.5 of 5 stars What I enjoyed most about this tale wasn’t the action, or even the over all plot. I loved the characters—specifically the juxtaposition of the different personalities, beliefs and relationships […]
Guest Post by J. Kathleen Cheney + The Golden City Series Giveaway
Posted on July 7, 2014 16 Comments
***Our giveaway has now ended, thank you for all those who entered!*** Does the setting of an early 1900s alternate Portugal pique your interest? How about sirens and selkies? All this and more can be found in J. Kathleen Cheney’s The Golden City. Be sure to check out the BiblioSanctum review! With the sequel The Seat of […]
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