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Most Anticipated Releases of 2020: July to September

Posted on June 30, 2020 42 Comments

As June comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to the Science Fiction and Fantasy reads I’m most excited about in the months of July to September. Not only do I enjoy making these lists, they also help me organize my reading by focusing my attention to the highly anticipated releases that I’d […]

Audiobook Challenge 2020: 2nd Quarter Update

Posted on June 29, 2020 19 Comments

It’s that time again! Summer is in full swing, and that means as the 2nd quarter of the 2020 Audiobook Challenge comes to a close, we’re ready for another update on my progress in the year thus far along with a rundown of the list of audiobooks I’ve completed in the last three months. But […]

Book Review: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Posted on June 28, 2020 28 Comments

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Historical Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Del Rey (June 30, 2020) Length: 352 pages Author Information: Website | Twitter The word “Gothic” is like catnip for me these days, I just can’t resist. So is it any wonder that I was all over this new novel by Silvia […]

Bookshelf Roundup 06/27/20: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads

Posted on June 27, 2020 27 Comments

Bookshelf Roundup is a feature I do every 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 summarize what I’ve finished reading in the last week and what […]

Friday Face-Off: Window

Posted on June 26, 2020 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 […]

Novella Review: Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold

Posted on June 25, 2020 12 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 4.5 of The Sharing Knife Publisher: Subterranean Press (February 29, 2020) Length: 208 pages Author Information: Website This review was […]

Waiting on Wednesday 06/24/20

Posted on June 24, 2020 20 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! […]

Audiobook Review: Devolution by Max Brooks

Posted on June 23, 2020 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. Devolution by Max Brooks Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Random House Audio (June 30, 2020) Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrators: […]

Audiobook Review: Home Before Dark by Riley Sager

Posted on June 22, 2020 20 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Home Before Dark by Riley Sager Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Penguin Audio (June 30, 2020) Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins Author Information: Website | Twitter Narrators: Cady […]

Book Review: The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison

Posted on June 21, 2020 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. The Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Fantasy Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (April 1, 2014) Length: 432 pages Author Information: Website Sherlock Holmes with angels—which is pretty much […]