Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
25 April 2021
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Tags: Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Reviewer, 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 last year 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:
Last week:
So this week. I’ve finally caught up with the first Discworld book – just need to put some thoughts down for that one and settle down to discuss it with my buddy. I haven’t managed to get back to The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner because I’ve been concentrating on my SPFBO books (it being the last week – no, I’m not panicking). I’ve completed The Combat Codes by Alexander Darwin – my review for which should be posted tomorrow (fingers crossed and all going to plan) and I’m about 20% into Justin Lee Anderson’s The Lost War. I think I’m on track although the finish line is fast approaching. I’ve also made a start on The Girl and the Mountain which I’m about halfway through.
Next Week
Complete The Lost War, The Girl and the Mountain and The Light of the Midnight Stars. Doddle.
Reviews Posted since last Sunday:
- The Two Faced Queen by Nick Martell
- Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone
Forthcoming Reviews:
- Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
- A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
- Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
- The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett
- The Combat Codes by Alexander Darwin
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
18 April 2021
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Tags: Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Reviewer, 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 last year 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:
Past two weeks:
I missed last week’s wrap up post so I’ll post two week’s worth today. Surprisingly, given the last week I had I’ve been reading quite a bit – I find that concentrating on a book takes my mind off other things. I do need to catch up with blog hopping and comments though because all of that has gone straight to hell in a handcart. I’ve finished my buddy read of a Darker Shade of Magic this past week. I can’t deny I didn’t love this as much as I hoped and my review will be up soon. I’ve also made a start on the first Discworld book that I’m also buddy reading. Early days but just up to chapter 4. I also read Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone, The Two Faced Queen by Nick Martell, Ariadne by Jennifer Saint, Last Memoria by Rachel Emma Shaw and started The Light of the Midnight Stars by Rena Rossner.
Next Week
Hoping to complete The Light of the Midnight Stars. Possibly one of my two remaining SPFBO finalists and The Girl and the Mountain by Mark Lawrence.
Reviews Posted since last Sunday:
- The Drowned City by KJ Maitland
- Black Stone Heart by Michael R Fletcher
- Such Pretty Things by Lisa Heathfield
- Last Memoria by Rachel Emma Shaw
Forthcoming Reviews:
- Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
- A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
- Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone
- The Two Faced Queen by Nick Martell
- Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
4 April 2021
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Tags: Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Reviewer, 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 last year 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:
Last week
This week has been fairly quiet. I read three books and also made more progress on a Darker Shade of Magic. I’ve done some more catching up with blogging and blog hopping and slowly but surely I’m making progress. In fact I like this slowly slowly approach – it’s definitely less stressful (if I’ve not caught up with you yet – I will be doing so very soon :D). So, what did I read. I finished The Drowned City by KJ Maitland. I also completed my SPFBO book Black Stone Heart by Michael R Fletcher. And, finally I managed to squeeze in a book I was keen to get to that was a bit off plan – although not really – psychological horror Such Pretty Things by Lisa Heathfield.
Next Week
Well, I quite enjoyed mood reading this last week – one of my books was very dark fantasy, one historical fiction and one horror/psychological. I mean all the books are on my review list so it’s all getting me to the same end eventually. With that in mind this week. Well, I’ll be reading more from A Darker Shade of Magic, I’m also starting my first Discworld book, part of my Around the Discworld in 41 books – that I’m joining with Louise over at Lou’s Book Stuff. On top of that, in terms of review books I’d like to pick up Mirrorland and make a start on the Two Faced Queen by Nick Martell which I’m also excited after reading positive reviews already. Finally, I will be reading one of my next SPFBO books. Okay, that seems very ambitious, but, in my defence I also appreciate that this probably won’t all happen – gotta have plans though:
Reviews Posted since last Sunday:
- The Fall of Koli by MR Carey

Forthcoming Reviews:
- Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
- The Drowned City by KJ Maitland
- Black Stone Heart by Michael R Fletcher
- Such Pretty Things by Lisa Heathfield
What’ve you been up to the past week
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
28 March 2021
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 last year 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:
Last week
Haha – still playing catch up. I’m doing quite a bit of visiting blogs but still have updating on my own blog to get round to. I’ve read one book this week, The Fall of Koli and also made a good start on The Drowned City by KJ Maitland which is proving good so far. I’m about 60% in to my SPFBO book and by the end of today should be around 50% into my buddy read, A Darker Shade of Magic. I also posted an interview with husband and wife writing team Ilona Andrews this week which focused on their latest release from the Kate Daniel’s world. Blood Heir is the first in the Aurelia Ryder series and got off to an excellent start. My review is here and the interview is here.
Next Week
Complete The Drowned City by KJ Maitland and make a start on The Unbroken by CL Clark.
I’m also hoping to complete my next SPFBO book that I just posted about here and start the next one which I shall be posting about soon.

Reviews Posted since last Sunday:
- The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers

Forthcoming Reviews:
- Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
- The Fall of Koli by MR Carey
What’ve you been up to the past week
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
21 March 2021
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 last year 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:
Last week
Another busy week this week. I’ve made a start on blog hopping which is going well and I’m catching up with reviews also. I need to catch up with comments and then hopefully I’m all up to date with only two outstanding reviews to post. I managed to complete the Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers (which I loved) and I’m a third of the way through The Fall of Koli. I’ve also read a quarter of my buddy read book, A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab.
Next Week
Will almost be a reiteration of last week. Complete The Fall of Kolia and start The Unbroken by CL Clark.
I’m also hoping to make a start on my next SPFBO book that I just posted about here.

Reviews Posted since last Sunday:
- The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
- Children by Bjorn Larssen
Forthcoming Reviews:
- Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
- The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers
What’ve you been up to the past week




