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Bookshelf Roundup 12/31/23: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads

Posted on December 31, 2023 10 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 […]

Best of 2023 and the Year in Review

Posted on December 30, 2023 18 Comments

It’s once again that time of the year where I look back at the last twelve months and do a round up my favorite reads and goals, and what a year 2023 has been! As I’m sure many readers can relate, it’s hard enough to narrow a whole year’s worth of reading (this year, that’s […]

Book Review: Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates

Posted on December 29, 2023 8 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates Mogsy’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Thriller Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press (July 11, 2023) Length: 341 pages Author Information: Website Christa, a woman haunted by […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/27/23

Posted on December 27, 2023 7 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! […]

Novella Review: Winter’s Gifts by Ben Aaronovitch

Posted on December 26, 2023 8 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Winter’s Gifts by Ben Aaronovitch Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Genre: Urban Fantasy Series: Book 9.5 of Rivers of London Publisher: Subterranean Press (December 1, 2023) Length: 227 pages Author Information: Website With nary a sign […]

Bookshelf Roundup 12/24/23: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads

Posted on December 24, 2023 13 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 […]

Audiobook Review: The Paleontologst by Luke Dumas

Posted on December 22, 2023 7 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 Paleontologist by Luke Dumas Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (October 31, 2023) Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins Author: Website […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/20/23

Posted on December 20, 2023 6 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: Holly by Stephen King

Posted on December 18, 2023 8 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Holly by Stephen King Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Genre: Thriller, Mystery Series: Book 3 of Holly Gibney Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (September 5, 2023) Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins Author: Website […]

Bookshelf Roundup 12/17/23: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads

Posted on December 17, 2023 7 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 […]