Bookshelf Roundup 06/11/23: 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.
Received for Review
With thanks to Tor Books for:
- The First Bright Thing by J.R. Dawson, billed as an uplifting story set in a magical circus. I am excited to dive into this beautiful book.
With thanks to Del Rey Books for:
- Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare, the first book of an epic fantasy series following two outcasts who get caught up in a web of dark magic, secrets, and forbidden love. Believe it or not, I’ve never read anything by Clare, but I’m curious about her first venture into adult fantasy.
With thanks to Orbit Books for:
- The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem, a debut Egyptian-inspired fantasy steeped in political intrigue. I am simply in awe of this gorgeous ARC and can’t wait to check it out.
With thanks to Penguin Random House Audio for:
- The Whispers by Ashley Audrain. I enjoyed the author’s debut The Push, which made we want to check out her latest mystery thriller.
- Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano, a horror mystery which unfolds on a creepy island following the arrival of a woman who seeks to learn the truth about her son’s death.
- The Devil’s Playground by Craig Russell, a Hollywood thriller about the making of the most terrifying silent film ever made, from the author who also brought us The Devil Aspect.
With thanks to Blackstone Publishing for::
- The Infinite Miles by Hannah Fergesen, described as a wacky time-traveling sci-fi odyssey and a clever homage to Doctor Who. Sounds just like my thing!
With thanks to Macmillan Audio for:
- Speak of the Devil by Rose Wilding. It’s New Year’s Eve 1999 and seven women receive a mysterious message telling them to gather in a seedy hotel room where the severed head of a man they all know sits in the middle of the floor. Sounds like one hell of a premise!
- The Edge of Sleep by Jake Emanuel, Willie Block, Jason Gurley, an apocalyptic-dystopian sci-fi about a sleeping sickness that overtakes the world. If you fall asleep, you might not wake up. Based on the audio drama podcast.
Reviews
- 3.5 of 5 stars to Maeve Fly by C.J. Leede
- 3 of 5 stars to Fractal Noise by Christopher Paolini
- 2 of 5 stars to The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
Recent Reads/Upcoming Reviews
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!
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I definitely want to read The Tasad Heir. What a gorgeous cover
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I agree, so gorgeous! The premise also really calls to me.
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Happy reading! They sound good
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Thanks, happy reading to you too.
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OOh nice new reads! These are all new to me ones! I hope you enjoy each and every one of them!
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I’m reading Dead Eleven soon, it sounds like a lot of fun😁
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Awesome, I look forward to your thoughts!
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I keep going back and forth on whether I want a review copy of The Jasad Heir…I’m trying to cut back on ARCs, but it sounds so good!!
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I know that feeling well! I’m a sucker for pretty covers though, and the description intrigues me!
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You got Sword Catcher!!!!
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I was thrilled!
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I’m so curious to see if Cassandra Clare’s first adult book is good! I had mixed results with her YA books but I liked the ideas.
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I’d never tried her YA books because I’d read of some of those mixed results in reviews, but I’m totally on board to give her first venture into the adult sphere a try!
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Wow! That’s a lot of great books you got here! I’m also excited for the new Cassandra Clare book!
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I hope we’ll both love it! Happy reading!
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Thanks! You too!
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