December | 2023 | The BiblioSanctum

2023 DNFs

Posted on December 16, 2023 16 Comments

So, in 2023, I started doing a thing. After more than ten years of reading every book I pick up from cover to cover, I finally came to my senses and started listening to the little voice inside my head that says life is too short to be forcing myself to finish books that I’m […]

Book Review: The Graveyard Shift by Maria Lewis

Posted on December 15, 2023 5 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 Graveyard Shift by Maria Lewis Mogsy’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror, Mystery Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Datura Books (September 12, 2023) Length: 400 pages Author Information: Website I was completely enamored with the premise […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/13/23

Posted on December 13, 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! […]

Book Review: Mister Lullaby by J.H. Markert

Posted on December 12, 2023 9 Comments

I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Mister Lullaby by J.H. Markert Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Crooked Lane Books (November 21, 2023) Length: 309 pages Author Information: Website It’s no secret that this was […]

Bookshelf Roundup 12/10/23: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads

Posted on December 10, 2023 23 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 Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

Posted on December 8, 2023 14 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 Mystery Guest by Nita Prose Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4.5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery Series: Book 2 of Molly the Maid Publisher: Random House Audio (November 28, 2023) Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Author […]

Waiting on Wednesday 12/06/23

Posted on December 6, 2023 8 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: Night Owl by Andrew Mayne

Posted on December 5, 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. Night Owl by Andrew Mayne Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars Genre: Mystery, Thriller Series: Book 1 of Trasker Publisher: Brilliance Audio (December 1, 2023) Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Author Information: Website Narrator: James Anderson […]

December Catch-Up Month 2023

Posted on December 4, 2023 11 Comments

For me, the last month of the year is typically a lighter one in terms of book releases and must-reads, so I use December as my unofficial catch-up month (or as Will from A Refuge From Life puts it, “Ketchup Month.”) This is my opportunity to go back to my highly anticipated titles from earlier […]

Bookshelf Roundup 12/03/23: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads

Posted on December 3, 2023 14 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 […]