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10 Podcasts for Fans of Speculative Literature

Posted on June 16, 2015 15 Comments

Since discovering the joys of audiobooks, my enjoyment of non-music audio productions has moved to the world of podcasts. Many people think that podcasts are dedicated to discussions or reviews. Admittedly, I was one of those people, but then, I asked myself: “Why wouldn’t this be the perfect format for storytelling?” I have found quite […]

Audiobook Review: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Posted on June 15, 2015 18 Comments

Genre: Fantasy, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Young Adult Series: Book #1 of The Queen of the Tearling Publisher: Harper (July 8, 2014) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 2.5 of 5 Stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: Katherine Kellgren| Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Harper | Whispersync Ready: Yes Fortunately for me I’m not usually […]

Comic Stack 06/10/15: GraphicAudio Review: The Death of Captain America by Larry Hama

Posted on June 10, 2015 21 Comments

I’m doing something a little different for my comic stacks this month since I’m “celebrating” Audiobook Month. At first I thought I would forgo my stacks for the month and just review audiobooks, but then I thought of something better! I have been wanting to try a GraphicAudio production, which describes itself as a movie in […]

Audiobook Review: The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi

Posted on June 9, 2015 16 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audible Inc. (May 26, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Narrator: Almarie Guerra | Length: 14 hrs In this day and age […]

Book Review: The Fold by Peter Clines

Posted on June 4, 2015 15 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The Fold by Peter Clines Genre: Science Fiction, Horror Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Crown (June 2, 2015) Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars The Fold is an amazing book. I couldn’t put it […]

Backlist Burndown: Artemis Awakening by Jane Lindskold

Posted on May 29, 2015 13 Comments

As book bloggers, sometimes we get so caught up reading review titles and new releases that we end up missing out on a lot previously published books. As a result, one of my goals this year is to take more time to catch up with my backlist, especially in my personal reading pile. And it […]

Audiobook Review: Gears of War: Aspho Fields by Karen Traviss

Posted on May 27, 2015 9 Comments

Genre: Gaming, Post-Apocalyptic, Military Science Fiction Series: Book #1 of Gears of War Publisher: Del Ray (October 28, 2008) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Narrator: David Colacci | Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Tantor Audio | Whispersync Ready: Yes Gears of War is […]

Audiobook Review: Corsair by James L. Cambias

Posted on May 25, 2015 20 Comments

A review copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Corsair by James L. Cambias Genre: Science Fiction Series: Stand Alone Publisher: Audible Inc. (May 5, 2015) Author Information: Website Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars Narrator: Victor Bevine | Length: 8 hrs and 9 min I’m actually surprised […]

Waiting on Wednesday 05/20/15

Posted on May 20, 2015 7 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: Morning Star by Pierce Brown: Del Rey (January 5, 2016) Hmm, how to describe how I felt after the ending of the last book? Now that’s a challenge. Probably […]

Book Review: Earthrise by M.C.A. Hogarth

Posted on May 14, 2015 12 Comments

Book Source: Free review copy provided by Studio MCAH via NetGalley Genre: Science Fiction, Space Opera Series: Book 1 of Her Instruments Publisher: Studio MCAH (April 30, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Tiara’s Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Full Disclosure: A review copy of this book was provided to me by Studio […]