November | 2017 | The BiblioSanctum

#RRSciFiMonth Book Review: Provenance by Ann Leckie

Posted on November 21, 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. Provenance by Ann Leckie Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Orbit (September 26, 2017) Length: 439 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter While I’ve read and enjoyed Ann Leckie’s Imperial Radch trilogy, […]

Book Review: Above the Timberline by Gregory Manchess

Posted on November 20, 2017 22 Comments

Above the Timberline by Gregory Manchess Genre: Fantasy, Art Publisher: Saga Press (October 24, 2017) Length: 240 pages Author Website: www.manchess.com I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. I’d never read a “painted novel” before, but I think I like it—especially if it […]

#RRSciFiMonth: Sunday Musings: Journey to The Last Jedi

Posted on November 19, 2017 9 Comments

Apparently, Disney has ten years worth of Star Wars movies lined up. This is extra good news for me, not just because OMG ANOTHER DECADE OF NEW STAR WARS, but because Star Wars Christmas Day has become a tradition in my family. Buying movie tickets makes for easy Christmas shopping, and it makes my heart […]

Audiobook Review: Origin by Dan Brown

Posted on November 19, 2017 22 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Origin by Dan Brown Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Thriller Series: Book 5 of Robert Langdon Publisher: Random House Audio (October 3, 2017) Length: 18 hrs and 9 mins Author Information: Website | […]

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

Posted on November 18, 2017 34 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: Double Image or Reflection

Posted on November 17, 2017 21 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, […]

#RRSciFiMonth Barbary Station by R.E. Stearns: Excerpt and Giveaway!

Posted on November 16, 2017 12 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered!*** Today I’m excited to share with you all a special excerpt and giveaway for Sci-Fi Month: a book about space pirates and murderous AI, oh my! On October 31st, Saga Press published Barbary Station by R.E. Stearns, a science fiction novel described an action-packed and adventurous queer […]

Waiting on Wednesday 11/15/17

Posted on November 15, 2017 17 Comments

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! […]

Book Review: Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on November 14, 2017 43 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 3 of The Stormlight Archive Publisher: Tor (November 14, 2017) Length: 1248 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter A full five stars to Oathbringer and […]

#RRSciFiMonth Book Review: Artemis by Andy Weir

Posted on November 13, 2017 30 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Artemis by Andy Weir Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Crown Publishing (November 14, 2017) Length: 384 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter A hit like The Martian is hard […]