Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
18 February 2024
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Tags: Book Reviews, Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Fantasy, SPFBO, 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 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:
I’ve been playing catch up this week which I think is going quite well in spite of having a bad cold. In terms of reviews I’ve managed to squeeze in quite a few – well, in fairness I scheduled one of my regular posts on the wrong day by accident so I made use of that and posted an extra review and I also posted a double review – two mini reviews in fact. My reading has gone very well this week. I read and absolutely loved The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. My review will be posted very soon. I’ve also read and already reviewed An Education In Malice by ST Gibson – it didn’t quite work for me unfortunately but I confess it’s a beautifully written story and incredibly atmospheric. I’ve also read two of my SPFBO finalists – so I’m very much on track in that regard – only four more finalists left to read now. I need to start thinking about a posting schedule soon. I’ve also started listening to an audio book – Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. So, that’s a lot of reading – but, this was probably assisted by the fact I wasn’t feeling well so not socialising as much or gardening, etc, – more time sitting around under a den of blankets with a hot drink and my kindle.
Next Week’s Reads:
Hopefully complete Fourth Wing. I’ve also made a start on Empire of the Damned by Jay Kristoff. This is a sample and not the full book but given what a chunkster this book is it will be good to get a head start on things. Once I complete EotD my review books for February are all complete so I might then try one of my backlist books if time allows.
Reviews Posted:
- What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher
- What Feasts at Night by T Kingfisher
- The Briar Book of the Dead by AG Slatter
- The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan
- An Education in Malice by ST Gibson
Outstanding Reviews
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
- The September House by Carissa Orlando
- Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander
- The Tainted Cup by RJ Bennett
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
11 February 2024
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Tags: AG Slatter, Book Reviews, Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Fantasy, Richard swan, Sunday Post, T Kingfisher, The Briar Book of the Dead, The Trials of Empire, Weekly wrap up, What Feasts at Night
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:
I’m a little bit behind (story of my life so it seems). We’ve been away for a week to the beautiful city of Madrid. We had a fantastic time there amongst all the hustle and bustle. It’s a very friendly city, great tapas, delicious wine, plenty to see and do. I highly recommend it. I have managed a few reads which is good but I’m behind with reviews (obviously I wasn’t writing these up on holiday – I’m such a slacker!) so now I have to give my head a wobble and schedule a few in this week to try and catch up. I’ve also not been blog hopping or responding to comments so I’ll be getting back on track with that also. In reading news I’ve managed to complete three of my review books. I went off schedule a little. I started with The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan which was an excellent conclusion to the series – lots of action and horror in this grand finale. I then picked up AG Slatter’s The Briar Book of the Dead which is just wonderful. I’m loving her work and so I went into the read with high expectations and I’m pleased to say these were easily met with this deliciously witchy tale. I then picked up T Kingfisher’s What Feasts at Night which was a very quick read. My next read will be another of my SPFBO finalists, I’m hoping to fit two in this month to keep me on track.
Next Week’s Reads:
Reviews Posted:
- Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham
Outstanding Reviews
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
- The September House by Carissa Orlando
- What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher
- Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander
- What Feasts at Night by T Kingfisher
- The Briar Book of the Dead by AG Slatter
- The Trials of Empire by Richard Swan
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
4 February 2024
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Tags: Book Review, Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Book Reviewer, Fantasy, 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 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’ve been away for a few days and in fact I’m still away. So, I’ve had a few posts scheduled but not written many reviews or done much blog hopping or chatting with everyone. Next week, hopefully, normal service will be resumed. This week I managed to stay on track. I’ve read Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham and Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander and enjoyed both of these titles – my only regret is reading one on the back of the other – because they’re both mysteries that flit back and forth between the ‘then’ and the ‘now’.
Next Week’s Reads:
Reviews Posted:
- Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook
Outstanding Reviews
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
- The September House by Carissa Orlando
- What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher
- Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead by Jenny Hollander
- Only If You’re Lucky by Stacy Willingham
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
28 January 2024
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: Booking Ahead, Everyone Who Can Forgive Me is Dead, Jenny Hollander, Lizzie Pook, Maude Horton's Glorious Revenue, Only If You're Luck, Stacy Willingham, 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 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 has been a bit less of a blogging and reading week. I’m still listening to Infinity Gate by MR Carey, I’m struggling a bit with this one but I want to persevere. I completed another SPFBO finalist and I’ve also read Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge. I also managed to squeeze in three reviews.
Next Week’s Reads:
Reviews Posted:
- The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
- The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
- Relight my Fire by CK McDonnell
Outstanding Reviews
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
- The September House by Carissa Orlando
- What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher
- Maude Horton’s Glorious Revenge by Lizzie Pook
Booking Ahead/Weekly Wrap Up
21 January 2024
Filed under Book Reviews
Tags: Book Reviews, Booking Ahead, Caffeinated Book 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 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:
Woah people, I’ve been on a mission this week. I’ve been working hard and been using the opportunity to listen to some audio – this has gone really well. I completed Relight My Fire by CK McDonnell which I confess – was brilliant. I also completed the audio version of September House – another great read, seriously. So, on top of that – and get ready for this because I’ve surprised myself – I listened to two further audio books, The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins and also What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher which is a reimagining of Poe’s House of Usher, what can I say, they were both great so I was always keen to get back on board. And, I read another of my SPFBO books. Phew. I don’t know what came over me. I’ve posted a couple of reviews this week but think I’ll have to step it up next week to catch up a bit. I’ve also started a new audio book – Infinity gate by MR Carey, I love this author, but, I’m not going to lie, this feels very hard sci-fi at the moment so I don’t know whether we’re going to be compatible or not. I’ve also picked up another SPFBO book – hoping to tuck two under my belt this month.
Next Week’s Reads:
Complete my current SPFBO book and also, fingers crossed, Infinity Gate, then maybe one of my February review books.
Reviews Posted:
- What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
- Miss Austen Investigates, the Hapless Milliner by Jessica Bull,
Outstanding Reviews
- SPFBO Finalist
- SPFBO Finalist
- Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
- The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
- The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
- The September House by Carissa Orlando
- Relight my Fire by CK McDonnell
- What Moves the Dead by T Kingfisher
Books and travelling with Lynn 