Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
1 May 2022
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Tags: Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Reviewer, John Gwynne, The Hunger of the Gods, Weekly wrap up
I’m trying to get back into the habit of doing a round-up of the week just completed and also take a look at my plans for the forthcoming week. I rather got out of the habit of doing this but I would like to reinstate this type of post as I feel it keeps me on track. So, I’m linking up to The Sunday Post over at Kimberly’s Caffeinated Reviewer. Without further ado:
I’ve been somewhat absent on the blog in the past couple of weeks. Long story short I’ve been helping my parents out a little and family issues have just taken over. Touch wood (or my dense noggin) things seem to be improving so I’m hoping that things will finally calm down and I can get back to reading and blogging. It has been a strange few months for sure and every time I get back on track something comes along to upset the apple cart. Fingers crossed for the rest of the year will be nice to me. In reading news I’ve finished my Gwynne read. I’ll be reviewing that tomorrow. All I can say is WOW. This book = mind blown. I am undone.
Books read this week:
The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne. Literally, I beg you to read this series! The HotG has got to be not only one of the best reads so far this year but quite possibly one of my favourite top ten reads ever. Seriously. I don’t joke about these things. Just, please, pretty please with a cherry on top, if you love fantasy you simply must pick up this series.
Next Week’s Reads:
So, given the above, together with completing SPFBO (the finalist table is here – this year our winner is fantasy/romance which was a wonderful surprise – I’m rather behind on my reading so plan on going on a reading fury. Wish me luck. This week I’m going to mix it up and try and complete The Girl and the Moon by Mark Lawrence (one of my most anticipated books). Nettle and Bone by T Kingfisher. This is my first book by this author and I can’t deny the excitement is real. The Night They Vanished by Vanessa Savage to throw in a thriller and change the mood.
- The Iron Crown by LL MacRae
- Reign and Ruin by JD Evans
Outstanding Reviews
The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne (spoiler alert – it was most excellent!)
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
I’m trying to get back into the habit of doing a round-up of the week just completed and also take a look at my plans for the forthcoming week. I rather got out of the habit of doing this but I would like to reinstate this type of post as I feel it keeps me on track. So, I’m linking up to The Sunday Post over at Kimberly’s Caffeinated Reviewer. Without further ado:
This week I’ve read another of my SPFBO finalists which means I have one more book to complete. For the next three weeks The Critiquing Chemist and I will hopefully be posting two reviews per week in order to make the timeline. I’ll also be continuing with my review books. Unfortunately my dad is still in hospital and this is having a very bad impact on my mum. I’m hoping that things improve soon.
Books read this week:
1 x SPFBO finalist
Next Week’s Reads:
I will be reading another of my SPFBO finalists and also picking up The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne.
- The Mortal Blade (Magelands Eternal Siege #1) by Christopher Mitchell
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
4 April 2022
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Reviewer, Sunday Post, Weekly wrap up
I’m trying to get back into the habit of doing a round-up of the week just completed and also take a look at my plans for the forthcoming week. I rather got out of the habit of doing this but I would like to reinstate this type of post as I feel it keeps me on track. So, I’m linking up to The Sunday Post over at Kimberly’s Caffeinated Reviewer. Without further ado:
This week has had a few ups and downs culminating with my dad going into hospital. It’s a bit of a worrying time to say the least and I don’t think my mind is entirely focused. I’ve completed my SPFBO finalist and started finalist No.8. I haven’t read any of my review books so need to do some catching up. Unfortunately Pennyblade was not really working for me so I’ve set it to one side for the moment because clearly it could be related to my mood rather than the content of the book. I am hoping to pick up Seven Deaths of an Empire this week. Hope you’re all doing well?
Books read this week:
1 x SPFBO finalist
I will be reading another of my SPFBO finalists and also picking up Seven Deaths of an Empire by GR Matthews.
- Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough
- Legacy of the Brightwash (Tainted Dominion #1) by Krystle Matar
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
28 March 2022
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: #SPFBO, Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Reviewer, Insomnia, Sarah Pinborough, Sunday Post, Weekly wrap up
I’m trying to get back into the habit of doing a round-up of the week just completed and also take a look at my plans for the forthcoming week. I rather got out of the habit of doing this but I would like to reinstate this type of post as I feel it keeps me on track. So, I’m linking up to The Sunday Post over at Kimberly’s Caffeinated Reviewer. Without further ado:
This week has been a busy one although I’m not entirely sure why – the time seems to have flown by and I’ve barely had chance to break open my laptop or write up posts, but, I did manage to complete the two books that I wanted to so I’ll take that. I read my SPFBO finalist and now have three books remaining (one of which I’ve made a start on) and I also read Insomnia which is quite possibly my favourite Pinborough so far and very aptly named because I feel like I suffered some sleeplessness myself whilst reading! (Mainly due to ‘just one more chapter’ syndrome). I haven’t managed to post any reviews so the blog may be a little busy this week.
Books read this week:
1 x SPFBO finalist
Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough
I will be reading another of my SPFBO finalists and also picking up Seven Deaths of an Empire by GR Matthews or Pennyblade by JL Worrad – anyone read either of those so far?
- We Men of Ash and Shadow by HL Tinsley (SPFBO Finalist)
- City of Dusk by Tara Sim
- Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
21 March 2022
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Reviewer, City of Dusk, Tara Sim, Weekly wrap up
I’m trying to get back into the habit of doing a round-up of the week just completed and also take a look at my plans for the forthcoming week. I rather got out of the habit of doing this but I would like to reinstate this type of post as I feel it keeps me on track. So, I’m linking up to The Sunday Post over at Kimberly’s Caffeinated Reviewer. Without further ado:
Well this week hasn’t gone wonderfully well although I have been catching up with blog hopping and comments which has been great, I love seeing all the posts I’ve missed and catching up although I still have some more backtracking to do. So, why hasn’t this week gone well? Last week I started City of Dusk and although I had made a good start it still took me all week and most of yesterday to complete it (hence this post being late because I was absolutely determined to start the week with a new book). Unfortunately City of Dusk didn’t really work it’s magic for me which is a shame as I loved the concept. My review will follow shortly. As a result I didn’t manage to start my next SPFBO finalist so that will be my next endeavour.
Books read this week:
The City of Dusk by Tara Sim.
I will be reading one of my SPFBO finalists and also hoping to pick up Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough.
- Last Exit by Max Gladstone
City of Dusk by Tara Sim
Books and travelling with Lynn 