Okay, so this will be awesome because it's nearly as long of a list as the last time I posted one of these. You know that old adage, So Many Books, So Little Time? Yeah. Right here.
But before we get into that -Let's honor a little thing I call Corny Joke Monday!
Now on to the Wrap Up!
January Books and Reviews
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden4/5 stars | review posted Jan 26
Arden's debut novel about Russian folklore and fairy tales it's absolutely GORGEOUS. I gave this book 4/5 stars and can't wait for the two sequels promised by the author.
Check out my review for it!
Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson | Book Club Read
3.5/5 stars | review posted Feb 8
This isn't something I would have picked up for myself, but it was actually pretty good.
Full review coming Wednesday!
The Blacklist: The Beekeeper No. 159 by Steve Piziks
4/5 stars | review posted Feb 10
I'm always wary of tie-in novels because they tend to either be horrible or mediocre, but I could not resist a novel for The Blacklist. And this one is actually good!
Full review coming Friday!
A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab | Audiobook
4/5 stars | PG-13 for swearing and sexual references
Schwab writes fascinating characters. Victor Vale and the rest of her Vicious cast completely captivated me and I'm glad to see it wasn't a fluke. Kell and Lilah are great dual main characters supported by a cast of equally interesting supporting characters, though I admit Kell is the more fascinating of the pair. I also love the worldbuilding and the magic system at play -a series of different Londons in different realities, some with and some without magic. I can't wait to read the next one.One Punch: Vol 1 by ONE
3.5/5 stars | comics mini review wrap up to post Feb 13
I watched the first episode of the anime awhile back and I thought it was hysterical. My sister discovered our library carries the manga, so I snagged it from her.
January Blog Posts
February Reads
It's going to be another full month of reading because I hit the library again.
I'm almost finished with this one! I had to switch from audio to book because the discs were damaged, which is why it's taking longer. :P
High priority ARC read!
I'm maybe...a quarter of the way through this? I also had to switch from the audio to the book, so there's no guarantee I can finish it. :P
84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff | Book Club Read
Gotta confess, I've already started this and I love it. ^_^
My current audiobook. We'll see how far I get before I can't renew it.
And because I'm a glutton for punishment, I went crazy with my library card again...
I ADORE her book Wildwood Dancing and can't believe it's taken me so long to try another of her works.
Confession: I've read the first three pages of this book a few times already and have never been compelled to go farther. I'm trying it again because it's a friend's favorite and, in case you hadn't noticed, I'm in a Beauty and the Beast retelling mood.
So far, my satisfaction with this series has been fair to middling. I keep reading them because they keep getting a little better, the twists a little more interesting -and this one sounds like it's going to be the BEST YET. *crosses fingers*
I'm going to be honest. I didn't even list all the books I've got piled up right now. These are just the ones I most hope to get through this month.
Bonus! What I'm Watching:
Do you even need to ask?
What are YOU reading right now?
I'm currently reading Dream Magic (sequel to Shadow Magic). I so enjoyed A Darker Shade of Magic though, must read its sequel.
ReplyDeleteI had to look up Shadow Magic; it sounds fantastic! I'll have to add it to my TBR. ^_^
DeleteNice looking list. I want to read A Darker Shade of Magic but haven't had a chance yet. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteDarker Shade is definitely worth it. I listened to the audio and kept making excuses to clean just so I could listen to it. XD
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Hooray for great library hauls! I've heard so many wonderful things about 84, Charing Cross Road. I hope you love the rest of it!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me so much of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows -which I adore!- though I know 84 isn't a love story. Oh, but the humor is the same and I wonder if Shaffer was inspired by 84.
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Mm just came across 84 Charing Cross in my audiobook this day, as I listened to The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend and my interest was raised. Good to hear you like it. Love the hopscotch!
ReplyDeleteThat's funny; The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend audio came across my desk and caught my interest because I was reading 84 Charing Cross!
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So many great looking books! I haven't read any of these, but have a few on my TBR. I'm especially curious about The Bear and the Nightingale, because I keep seeing that one around.
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~Marie @ Ramblings of a Daydreamer
That's usually me reading through most blog posts. So many books! I'm not surprised The Bear and The Nightingale keeps popping up; it's a really fantastic debut. I'd definitely recommend it.
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Oooh! Lots of goodies here! We watch The Blacklist, so that's interesting that you read a tie-in. I love folklore and fairy tales so I'll have to check out The Bear and the Nightingale. I LOVED Heart's Blood, so I hope you do too. Lots of Beauty and the Beast retellings in those three books. I hope you enjoy them all! And thanks for stopping by too. :)
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I had never heard of Heart's Blood before, so I'm glad to hear you loved it! I can't wait to read all these retellings. Or watch more of The Blacklist. I'm a little addicted.
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