Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up

Sunday Post

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 so 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:

Books read this week:

This week I’m hoping to get back to some normality.  I’ve been doing some spring cleaning, not going crazy, just taking things nice and easy and slowly but surely winning the race.  We have some lovely weather so I’d really like to get to the garden.  In bookish news.  I completed You Are Here by David Nicholls.  This probably seems like a strange choice for me and outside my normal style of reading but I really enjoyed it.  It’s a romance between two characters who thought their chances of meeting someone were over.  I also read The Puppet Master by Sam Holland, I really enjoyed getting back to Cara and Griffin.  Review to follow tomorrow.  I’ve made a start on the Silverblood Promise by James Logan which is good so far.  I’m also listening to the third in series – Lying Beside you by Michael Robotham.  I’m enjoying this series very much and I have the fourth book already lined up as one of my June reads – Storm Child.  And, I only have one more SPFBO Finalist to review.  This week I’ll be catching up with comments and checking out all the blog posts I’ve missed the past two weeks.

Reviews Posted:

  1. The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier
  2. Cold West by Clayton Snyder SPFBO Finalist
  3. Murder at Spindle Manor by Morgan Stang SPFBO Finalist

Outstanding Reviews

The Friday Face Off : The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell

FFO

Today I’m returning to the  Friday Face Off, originally created by Books by Proxy).  I’ve missed these for the past few months and so would like to get back to comparing covers (and hopefully I will be updating this page with a new banner.  This is an opportunity to look at a book of your choice and shine the spotlight on the covers.  Of course this only works for those books that have alternative covers (although sometimes I use this to look at a series of books to choose a favourite). . So, if you have a book that has alternative covers, highlight them and choose your favourite.  If you’re taking part it would be great if you leave a link so I can take a look at what you’ve chosen.

This week my book is one by a favourite author.  The Whispering Muse by Laura Purcell.  This is one of my favourite authors – I’ve loved everything I’ve read so far.    Here they are:

My favourite this week:

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I love this image and the subdued colours.  I feel like this perfectly fits a gothic read.

Which is your favourite?

Join me next week in highlighting one of your reads with different covers.

Can’t Wait Wednesday : The Fury of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga #3) by John Gwynne

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“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that was originally created by Breaking the Spine.  Unfortunately Breaking the Spine are no longer hosting so I’m now linking my posts up to Wishful Endings Can’t Wait Wednesday. Don’t forget to stop over, link up and check out what books everyone else is waiting for.  If you want to take part, basically, every Wednesday, we highlight a book that we’re really looking forward to.  This week my book is : The Fury of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga #3) by John Gwynne.  I’m so excited for this book and just look at this fantastic cover.  

Fury

The Fury of the Gods is the earth-shattering final book in John Gwynne’s bestselling Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance

THE FINAL BATTLE FOR THE FATE OF VIGRIÐ APPROACHES

Varg has overcome the trials of his past and become an accepted member of the Bloodsworn, but now he and his newfound comrades face their biggest challenge yet: slaying a dragon.

Elvar is struggling to consolidate her power in Snakavik, where she faces threats from within and without. As she fights to assert her authority in readiness for the coming conflict, she faces a surely insurmountable task: reining in the ferocity of a wolf god.

As Biorr and his warband make their way north, eager for blood, Gudvarr pursues a mission of his own, hoping to win Lik-Rifa’s favour and further his own ambitions.

All paths lead to Snakavik, where the lines are being drawn for the final battle – a titanic clash that will shake the foundations of the world, and bear witness to the true fury of the gods.

Expected publication : October 2024

Friday Face Off : The Wilds by Sarah Pearse

FFO

Today I’m returning to the  Friday Face Off, originally created by Books by Proxy).  I’ve missed these for the past few months and so would like to get back to comparing covers (and hopefully I will be updating this page with a new banner.  This is an opportunity to look at a book of your choice and shine the spotlight on the covers.  Of course this only works for those books that have alternative covers (although sometimes I use this to look at a series of books to choose a favourite). . So, if you have a book that has alternative covers, highlight them and choose your favourite.  If you’re taking part it would be great if you leave a link so I can take a look at what you’ve chosen.

This week my book is The Wilds by Sarah Pearse.  I shall be picking this one up in July.  Take a look at the covers:

My favourite this week:

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It’s just more ominous.  Those trees look like they’re about to close now that the van has driven by.

Which is your favourite?

Join me next week in highlighting one of your reads with different covers.

Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up

Sunday Post

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 so 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:

Books read this week:

And, another busy week.  But, I completed Play of Shadows by Sebastien de Castell, I also finished my last SPFBO finalist, and I started one of my April review books, The Gathering by CJ Tudor.

Next Week’s Reads:

Hopefully complete my backlist book (if I haven’t already done so and complete CJ Tudor. Then I’ll be picking up another review book.

Reviews Posted:

  1. SPFBO Finalist The Fall is All There Is by CM Caplan
  2. Play of Shadows by Sebastien de Castell

Outstanding Reviews

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