December | 2017 | The BiblioSanctum

Best of 2017: 10 Underrated Books & Hidden Gems

Posted on December 31, 2017 27 Comments

Whether you like to call them underrated books or hidden gems, the titles on this list are those I think deserve a lot more attention. Some of them have been highly praised, though perhaps under-read. Many are also from medium-to-smaller publishers and imprints, or perhaps are examples of an author’s lesser known work or first […]

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

Posted on December 30, 2017 33 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: Musical Instrument

Posted on December 29, 2017 18 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: Places in the Darkness by Chris Brookmyre

Posted on December 28, 2017 24 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Places in the Darkness by Chris Brookmyre Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Orbit (November 7, 2017) Length: 448 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter I can never resist a […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/27/17

Posted on December 27, 2017 13 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: One of Us Will Be Dead by Morning by David Moody

Posted on December 26, 2017 16 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. One of Us Will Be Dead by Morning by David Moody Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Book 4 of Hater Publisher: Hardcover: Thomas Dunne Books; Audiobook: Macmillan Audio (December 5, […]

Best of 2017: Notable Debuts

Posted on December 25, 2017 32 Comments

I’m always excited at the end of each year to have discovered favorite debut novelists or new authors who have broken onto the scene for the very first time, and 2017 was no exception. Today on this special day I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a joyous holiday season, and also to shine a […]

YA Weekend Audio: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

Posted on December 24, 2017 29 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 Cruel Prince by Holly Black Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Series: Book 1 of The Folk of the Air Publisher: Hachette Audio (January 2, 2018) Length: 12 hrs and […]

Audiobook Review: The Disappearance of Winter’s Daughter by Michael J. Sullivan

Posted on December 23, 2017 11 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 Disappearance of Winter’s Daughter by Michael J. Sullivan Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 4 of The Riyria Chronicles Publisher: Audible Studios (December 5, 2017) Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrator: […]

Friday Face-Off: Game or Puzzle

Posted on December 22, 2017 23 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, […]