Bookshelf Roundup: 01/29/22: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads
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 I’m planning to read soon. Mostly it also serves as a recap post, so sometimes I’ll throw in stuff like reading challenge progress reports, book lists, and other random bookish thoughts or announcements.
Thanks to everyone who asked after me following last week’s update. Things are still a bit uncertain as I’ve been dealing with some health issues, but I’ve definitely been getting the care I need and things are being sorted out. It’s still a stressful time, but I’ve been finding comfort in my books and writing lately so the reviews should still keep flowing, albeit at a slower rate.
Received for Review
My thanks to the publishers and authors for the following review copies received, and be sure to click the links to their Goodreads pages for more details and full descriptions!
First, my thanks to Tor Books for a review copy of Rise of the Mages by Scott Drakeford, which sort of snuck up on me out of nowhere but it sounds really good. It’s got that modern fantasy feel with a cool magic system and yet a bit of that old school quest vibe at the same time. I’m really looking forward to read it.
And a huge thanks to the amazing folks at Del Rey for sending me an ARC of In A Garden Burning Gold by Rory Power. The author has already made a name for herself with her YA horror which I’ve enjoyed, which makes me even more excited to check out her first adult fantasy novel inspired by her own Greek roots.
Also courtesy of Subterranean Press, I received an ARC of The Jade Setter of Janloon by Fonda Lee, a standalone novella set in her world of The Green Bone Saga.
Just one audiobook in the digital haul this week. With thanks to Listening Library for an ALC of League of Liars by Astrid Scholte.
Reviews
Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto Moore (2 of 5 stars)
What I’ve Been Reading
Have you heard of or read any of the books featured this week? What caught your eye? Any new discoveries? I hope you found something interesting for a future read!
The BiblioSanctum 
Glad you are getting the care you need!
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Rise of the Mages sounds interesting, and that’s a great cover for In a Garden Burning Gold. Take things at whatever pace you need, and I hope for a speedy and lasting recovery.
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Glad you’re getting the right care! Hope you continue to improve.
Nice new reads! Those are mostly new to me ones but I hope you enjoy them all!
My StS will be up tomorrow, so stop by then if you can!
Have a GREAT day!
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Dead Silence By S.A. Barnes is one of the most amazing novels I have read to date. What kept me hooked up about this novel is the way the story is presented and written.
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Sending good thoughts your way, Steff!❤ I’m curious about the new Rory Power book, it sounds so different from her other books😁
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So good to see you here, hadn’t caught up with you in a while 💖
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That Garden book is so prettty
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In a Garden Burning Gold looks so pretty, wow!
Sorry to hear about your health issues; I hope things get better quickly.
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Glad you’re getting the care you need. Stay safe and hope things continue to improve.
I’m really curious to see what Rory Powers adult novel will be like. I didn’t realise it had Greek roots to it. Hope you enjoy your future reads and take it easy 💗💗
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Oh wow, I didn’t know they made physical ARCs for Jade Setter! Tor’s been really good to me these last few weeks between The Atlas Six and The Discord of Gods. Took a pass on trying for Rise of Mages but I’m keeping an eye out for your review!
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Flipping heck – how far behind with comments am I. Hope you’re okay missus. Sending a big hug.
Lynn 😀
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