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Interview with Lawrence M. Schoen, Author of Barsk: The Elephants’ Graveyard

Posted on January 21, 2016 10 Comments

As you’d recall, last month I reviewed the weird and wonderfully cerebral sci-fi novel Barsk: The Elephants’ Graveyard, and as promised we have a fantastic interview to share with you today, with none other than author Lawrence M. Schoen himself. Lawrence was kind enough to stop by and talk about his book, his writing, the Klingon language, and much, […]

Audiobook Review: Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived by Paul S. Kemp

Posted on January 20, 2016 13 Comments

Genre: Science-Fiction, Gaming, Media Tie-In Series: Star Wars: The Old Republic #2 Publisher: Del Ray (March 22, 2011) Author’s Information: Website | Goodreads Tiara’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Marc Thompson | Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Random House Audio (March 22, 2011) | Whispersync Ready: Yes Second book set in the gaming canon […]

Short & Sweet Review: Rose Point by M.C.A. Hogarth

Posted on January 18, 2016 7 Comments

Rose Point by M.C.A. Hogarth Series: Her Instruments #2 Publisher: Studio MCAH (October 7, 2013) Memorable Quote: “Human steel had always trumped faerie magic. Reese set her face and marched in.” TL; DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars. OMG, I loved this series. Space elves. *cries* Short & Sweet Review: I finished this book and […]

Short & Sweet Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster

Posted on January 14, 2016 20 Comments

Star Wars: The Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster Series: Star Wars Novelizations #7 Publisher: LucasBooks (December 18, 2015) Memorable Quote: “Death displays nothing if not variety in its methods, which are often surprising and sometimes amusing.” TL;DR Review: Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars. This is totally what this book and movie is all about […]

Waiting on Wednesday 01/13/16

Posted on January 13, 2016 8 Comments

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Mogsy’s Pick: Fireborn by David Dalglish: June 7, 2016 (Orbit) Skyborn was a surprise gem for me in late 2015, and I can’t wait for more high-flying aerial action in this amazing […]

2016: Most Anticipated Science Fiction & Fantasy Books Written by Women

Posted on January 6, 2016 48 Comments

It’s a very special “Waiting on Wednesday” today as The BiblioSanctum brings back an annual feature that we first started back in 2014, inspired by a twitter conversation. That’s right, it’s time for the 2016 list of our Most Anticipated Science Fiction & Fantasy Books Written by Women! And by the looks of things, it’s going to be […]

Book Review: City of Light by Keri Arthur + Giveaway!

Posted on January 5, 2016 20 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered!*** A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. City of Light by Keri Arthur Genre: Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Outcast Publisher: Signet (1/5/16) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars This was […]

Audiobook Review: The Rising by Ian Tregillis

Posted on January 4, 2016 21 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Rising by Ian Tregillis Genre: Fantasy Series: Book 2 of The Alchemy Wars Publisher: Hachette Audio (12/1/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating (Overall): 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Chris Kayser | Length: 12 hrs 47 min I loved Ian Tregillis’ The Mechanical, and I’m […]

YA Weekend: Infinity Lost by S. Harrison

Posted on January 3, 2016 9 Comments

A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Infinity Lost by S. Harrison Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of The Infinity Trilogy Publisher: Skyscape (11/1/15) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 3 of 5 stars 2015 was a great year for YA fiction, with lots of new ideas […]

Book Review: Barsk: The Elephants’ Graveyard by Lawrence M. Schoen + GIVEAWAY!

Posted on December 29, 2015 20 Comments

***The giveaway is now over, thanks to everyone who entered!*** A review copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Barsk: The Elephants’ Graveyard by Lawrence M. Schoen Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Tor (12/29/15) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars We’re just about nearing the […]