May | 2016 | The BiblioSanctum

Week 2: Red Seas Under Red Skies Read-Along

Posted on May 12, 2016 3 Comments

Ever wanted to be a pirate? Long hours, hard work, certain peril, possibilities of swashbuckling and seasickness. Don’t forget to bring a kitten. It’s not Locke Lamora’s idea of a career move, but after a promising start the Gentleman Bastards find themselves out of their depth in Tal Verrar. Can Locke and Jean outwit the Archon, the Bondsmagi, the master of […]

Graphic Novel Review Bites

Posted on May 12, 2016 11 Comments

Hinges Vol. 2: Paper Tigers With thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this graphic novel. This is a very quiet book. As in, it doesn’t often use words to tell its story, instead relying, as it should, on the images. The main character, Orio, rarely speaks unless it is […]

Guest Post: “In Terra Ignota, Diaspora Becomes Nations Without Borders” by Ada Palmer

Posted on May 11, 2016 12 Comments

In case you missed it, yesterday I posted my review of the novel Too Like the Lightning, sharing my thoughts on this extraordinary book which takes place in a futuristic world very different from the one we live in right now. That’s why we’re absolutely thrilled and honored to welcome author Ada Palmer to The BiblioSanctum today, to […]

Waiting on Wednesday 05/11/16

Posted on May 11, 2016 13 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 Conspiracy of Ravens by Lila Bowen (October 11, 2016 by Orbit) Lila Bowen (AKA Delilah S. Dawson) follows up her western fantasy novel Wake of Vultures with this sequel that looks […]

Book Review: Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer

Posted on May 10, 2016 26 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Terra Ignota Publisher: Tor (May 10, 2016) Length: 432 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Has a book ever made you […]

Week 1: Between Two Thorns Read-Along

Posted on May 9, 2016 7 Comments

We’re diving into The Split Worlds series this week, starting with the first book Between Two Thorns! If you’re interested in joining this Read-Along, visit the SF/F Read-Along group for more information and to join the discussion. The new season is starting and the Master of Ceremonies is missing. Max, an Arbiter of the Split Worlds Treaty, is […]

Audiobook Review: Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff

Posted on May 9, 2016 13 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Blackstone Audio (February 16, 2016) Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: Kevin Kenerly Lovecraft Country was not what […]

Book Review: The Summer Dragon by Todd Lockwood

Posted on May 8, 2016 19 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Summer Dragon by Todd Lockwood Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Evertide Publisher: DAW (May 3, 2016) Length: 512 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter Todd Lockwood is one talented guy. Not only is he […]

YA Audiobook Weekend: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Posted on May 7, 2016 16 Comments

Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Science Fiction, Dystopia Series: Shatter Me #1 Publisher: Harper Collins Information: Website | Twitter | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Narrator: Kate Simses | Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins | Audiobook Publisher: HarperAudio (November 15, 2011) | Whispersync Ready: Yes To the world, 17-year-old Juliette Ferrars is […]

Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads

Posted on May 7, 2016 27 Comments

Bookshelf Roundup is a feature I do every other weekend which fills the role of several blog memes, like Stacking the Shelves where I talk about the new books I’ve added to my library or received for review, as well as It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? where I round up what I’ve read since the […]