Good morning, folks! Or not, if you’re not in the UK/Europe. So, 2017 so far… not bad, from where I’m sitting?
Received to review:
Cherie Priest! I’m looking forward to it even without knowing much about it. I’ve been a lucky pup this week, really.
Non-fiction:
I’ve already read two of these… guess I was in the non-fiction mood.
Fiction:
Because I don’t have enough Seanan McGuire in my backlog…
Finished this week:
Reviews posted this week:
–City of Wolves, by Willow Palacek. A little disappointing — it’s pacy enough, but really light on substance. 2/5 stars
–The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by C.S. Lewis. I meant to post these reviews in the order I read them, but WordPress had other plans, apparently. Dawn Treader is one of my favourites of the series. 4/5 stars
–The Art of Language Invention, by David J. Peterson. A really in-depth book about creating languages. A bit much if you’re not planning to create one, but very informative! 4/5 stars
–Politics: Between the Extremes, by Nick Clegg. Somewhat self-pitying, but nonetheless an interesting analysis of the ConDem coalition and the need for a more robust liberalism in the future. 3/5 stars
–The Lost City of the Monkey God, by Douglas Preston. An entertaining and, as far as I can tell, not too sensationalised book about an expedition to find an abandoned city in Mosquitia. 4/5 stars
–Spectacles, by Sue Perkins. Entertaining, but sometimes a bit scatterbrained. 3/5 stars
–Dark Tales, by Shirley Jackson. A little collection of some of Jackson’s less well known uncanny stories. I enjoyed them. 4/5 stars
–Winter Tide, by Ruthanna Emrys. Takes the sexism and racism out of Lovecraft, with a whole bunch of strong female characters. Buuut, I did find it slow. 3/5 stars
Other posts:
–2016 Wrapup, and Onward 2017! Final stats on my reading, and some upcoming challenges.
–Top Ten Tuesday: Resolutions. I didn’t stick to the given theme this week, and instead did my bookish resolutions for 2017.
With blood upon the sands is on a few blogs I’ve visited today and I like the cover. 2017 has been a bit TOO successful for me but it’s going to make me read more to counter damage to the tbr! The reading and blogging are going well, books are flooding in and life is good right now! Enjoy your books!
chucklesthescot recently posted…Stacking the Shelves #163
That’s excellent to hear! I’ve been having a good time, though, but not acquiring many books! (Everything in this haul is from New Year’s Eve… Sneaky!)
Looks like a very diverse set of books here. Also looks like a good week of books for you 🙂 Enjoy! My Shelf
Thanks! It’s been a great week.
I grabbed With Blood Upon the Sand this week as well.
Bob @ Beauty in Ruins recently posted…From the Shelf to the Page: This Week in the Ruins
I still need to read the first book! I’m terrible.
I really want a copy of Adulthood Is A Myth! The Cherie Priest book looks really exciting, too. Have a great week.
Adulthood is a Myth was a lot of fun! I recommend it!
Great haul. I really want to try some Seanan McGuire.
Megan McDade recently posted…Stacking The Shelves #1
I enjoy her books a lot! I think I started with her novella, Every Heart A Doorway, which I really enjoyed.
I read The World Without Us a while back and it’s a fascinating read. It discusses how quickly the world would heal in our absence. Highly recommended!
Rebecca @ The Portsmouth Review
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I’ve read and finished it already! I just wish it’d been a bit less about us and more about the world, you know?
Look at you! That’s a lot of books, and so many great covers. I saw With Blood Upon the Sand on NetGalley and I am curious about it. I have way too many February review books, otherwise I might bite. 😀 I hope you enjoy all of your new books, Nikki!
Have a fabulous week. 🙂
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Alyssa Susanna (The Eater of Books!) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves (#211)
Yes, I’m a lucky critter! I still need to read the first book, so I probably shouldn’t have requested With Blood Upon the Sand, but I’m incorrigible.
Great haul! I hope you enjoy your books.
Diane @ Diane’s Book Blog
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Ooh, Brimstone and With Blood Upon the Sand! Those are the two I’m most looking forward to 🙂
I need to start on them ASAP!