October | 2015 | The BiblioSanctum

Guest Post: “Tough Traveling: The Good Thief” by Kristi Charish + Owl Series Giveaway!

Posted on October 22, 2015 27 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thank you to everyone who entered!*** Today the BiblioSanctum is pleased to bring you all a very special edition of Tough Traveling, written by none other than Kristi Charish, author of the Adventures of Owl series about a plucky ex-archaeology grad student turned international antiquities thief. As the creator of this kick-ass […]

Waiting on Wednesday 10/21/15

Posted on October 21, 2015 18 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: Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson: January 26, 2016 (Tor) This book has actually been on my anticipated list for a long time, but as a general rule I try […]

Book Review: The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

Posted on October 20, 2015 33 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone/Book 1 Publisher: Tor (9/15/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars A really odd sensation is coming over me right now. I’ve just finished The Traitor Baru […]

Book Review: Our Lady of the Ice by Cassandra Rose Clarke

Posted on October 19, 2015 27 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Our Lady of the Ice by Cassandra Rose Clarke Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1/Stand Alone Publisher: Saga Press (10/27/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Last year, I became a big fan of Cassandra Rose Clarke […]

Novella Review: Envy of Angels by Matt Wallace

Posted on October 18, 2015 15 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Envy of Angels by Matt Wallace Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Sin du Jour Publisher: Tor.com (10/20/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars I have to say, so far I’ve been very impressed with the variety […]

Audiobook Review: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

Posted on October 17, 2015 23 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Six of Crows Publisher: Audible Studios (9/29/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Jay Snyder, David Ledoux, Lauren Fortgang, Roger Clark, Elizabeth Evans, […]

Guest Post: “Girls & Dragons” by Katherine Harbour

Posted on October 16, 2015 7 Comments

Today I’m excited to welcome Katherine Harbour to The BiblioSanctum to talk about an awesome topic! Katherine is the author of Thorn Jack, which I reviewed earlier this week. It is the first book of the Night and Nothing series which also includes the sequel Briar Queen and the upcoming Nettle King, due out next spring from Harper Voyager. * * * GIRLS & DRAGONS […]

Audiobook Review: Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie

Posted on October 15, 2015 7 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 3 of Imperial Radch Publisher: Hachette Audio, Orbit (10/6/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Adjoa Andoh | Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Breq used to be part of a […]

Tough Traveling: Pure Good

Posted on October 15, 2015 12 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 (and inspired by) The Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynn Jones. Nathan has invited anyone […]

Comic Stack 10/14/15 – 5 Horror Manga Recommendations

Posted on October 14, 2015 4 Comments

Following on the heels of my 5 Horror Graphic Novel Recommendations, I give you my manga recommendations. I know what you’re thinking. You’re going to see my usual suspects, but I can assure you that I read so much more manga than Attack on Titans, okay. I just have my books I love and can’t […]