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“Can’t Wait” Books of Late 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 35 Comments

So maybe you’ve heard, but I love lists. My day-to-day life might not be as organized as I would like, but I do enjoy creating book lists and putting together reading schedules because I’m a bit of a nut when it comes to things like that. It also has the added benefit of focusing my […]

Waiting on Wednesday 08/30/17

Posted on August 30, 2017 14 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 Killman Creek by Rachel Caine (December 12, 2017 by Thomas & Mercer) Barely a month has passed since I read the first book, and the sequel already has […]

Book Review: An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors by Curtis Craddock

Posted on August 29, 2017 25 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors by Curtis Craddock Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 1 of The Risen Kingdoms Publisher: Tor (August 29, 2017) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter […]

Book Review: We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor

Posted on August 28, 2017 18 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Bobiverse Publisher: Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency (April 14, 2017) Length: 308 pages Author […]

Audiobook Review: Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks

Posted on August 27, 2017 13 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Media Tie-In Series: Book 1/Stand Alone Publisher: Random House Audio (July 18, 2017) Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Author Information: Website […]

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

Posted on August 26, 2017 48 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 last update and […]

Friday Face-Off: Insect

Posted on August 25, 2017 24 Comments

Welcome to The Friday Face-Off, a weekly meme created by Books by Proxy! Each Friday, we will pit cover against cover while also taking the opportunity to showcase gorgeous artwork and feature some of our favorite book covers. If you want to join the fun, simply choose a book each Friday that fits that week’s predetermined theme, […]

Book Review: Swarm and Steel by Michael R. Fletcher

Posted on August 24, 2017 19 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Swarm and Steel by Michael R. Fletcher Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: A novel of Manifest Delusions Publisher: Talos (August 22, 2017) Length: 352 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter You know the saying, “That’s […]

Waiting on Wednesday 08/23/17

Posted on August 23, 2017 17 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 Deadlands: Boneyard by Seanan McGuire (October 17, 2017 by Tor Books) Oh, you know how much I love my tie-in novels. Even though I’ve had no experience with […]

Book Review: The Massacre of Mankind by Stephen Baxter

Posted on August 22, 2017 17 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. The Massacre of Mankind by Stephen Baxter Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of The War of the Worlds Publisher: Crown Publishing (August 22, 2017) Length: 496 pages Author […]