January | 2016 | The BiblioSanctum

Coloring Book Review: Animal Kingdom and Tropical World by Millie Marotta

Posted on January 14, 2016 33 Comments

Welcome to a new feature at The BiblioSanctum, where every month (or so!) I’ll be featuring and reviewing an adult coloring book. I first became attracted to the hobby because I love all things pretty and colorful, but whether you see it as a form of escapism or a social activity, there’s no denying adult […]

Book Review: The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher

Posted on January 13, 2016 32 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Cinder Spires Publisher: Roc (9/29/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Jim Butcher. I am a big fan. I will read any new Dresden Files book as […]

Waiting on Wednesday 01/13/16

Posted on January 13, 2016 8 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: Fireborn by David Dalglish: June 7, 2016 (Orbit) Skyborn was a surprise gem for me in late 2015, and I can’t wait for more high-flying aerial action in this amazing […]

Audiobook Review: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

Posted on January 12, 2016 10 Comments

Genre: Gothic Horror Series: Standalone Publisher: Harper Perennial (December 30, 1987) Author Information: Website Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: Ralph Cosham | Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Blackstone Audio (December 6, 2004) | Whispersync Ready: Yes Continuing on my quest to read more speculative classics, […]

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten 2015 Releases I Meant To Get To But Didn’t

Posted on January 12, 2016 47 Comments

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. They created the meme because they love lists. Who doesn’t love lists? They wanted to share these list with fellow book lovers and ask that we share in return to connect with our fellow book lovers. To learn more about […]

Book Review: Angel of Storms by Trudi Canavan

Posted on January 11, 2016 14 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Angel of Storms by Trudi Canavan Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of Millennium’s Rule Publisher: Orbit (11/12/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars When it comes to magic, no one writes it quite like Trudi Canavan. I […]

Rosemary and Rue Read-Along Week No.1

Posted on January 10, 2016 20 Comments

This Read-Along of Rosemary and Rue was arranged by Lisa at Over the Effing Rainbow. This book has been sitting on my TBR pile forever, and I figured now was a good time to read it along with other people! I enjoyed the last Read-Along I participated in which was for Full Fathom Five. The […]

Book Review: Nightwise by R.S. Belcher

Posted on January 10, 2016 12 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Nightwise by R.S. Belcher Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Nightwise Publisher: Tor (8/18/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars It has been a few years since I last read R.S. Belcher’s The Six Gun Tarot, but […]

YA Weekend Audio: The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore

Posted on January 9, 2016 16 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audible Studios (11/10/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Narrators: Kirby Heyborne, Cynthia Farrell | Length: 8 hrs 59 min Lately, most […]

Tiara’s 2016 Reading Resolutions

Posted on January 8, 2016 32 Comments

I don’t really make resolutions, but I thought I’d try my hand at a few reading resolutions. This was actually inspired by January 5th’s Top Ten Tuesday (Top Ten Bookish Resolutions We Have for 2016) at The Broke and the Bookish, but I didn’t get a chance to participate on that particular day, so this […]