Good morning! It’s the weekend! Whew. I’ve set myself up a deadly study timetable, so I’m just glad to reach a breathing space. I did get some reading done too, though; good thing, or I’d go bonkers, I think. (More bonkers.)
Received to review
A nice little haul, as you can see! I’m pretty excited about all of these, honestly.
Books finished this week:
I swear, I’m trying to read more fiction again!
Sneak peek at ratings:
–Four stars to… After Atlas, Britain After Rome and The Vital Question.
Reviews posted this week:
–Norse Mythology, by Neil Gaiman. I think this might be most appealing to those who don’t know the Eddas well in the first place. As it is, while I could appreciate the clever takes on the old stories, I knew what was going on a little too well. And some of the cleverness is not Gaiman himself, but straight from pre-Christian Norse tradition. 3/5 stars
–Deadly Companions, by Dorothy H. Crawford. A great survey of how disease has shaped human society. Not very in-depth, though. 3/5 stars
–Britain BC, by Francis Pryor. I have some issues with some of Pryor’s theories, based on my understanding of genetics, linguistics and literature, but the archaeological evidence discussed is fascinating. 4/5 stars
–Catching Fire: How Cooking Made Us Human, by Richard Wrangham. Solid theory, and really engagingly written. 4/5 stars
–Ruddy Gore, by Kerry Greenwood. A reread, and still fun, though there are aspects of Phryne’s character/treatment and understanding of others I’m a little tired of. 3/5 stars
–Proof of Concept, by Gwyneth Jones. This took a while to come together for me, but there were aspects I enjoyed. 3/5 stars
–Brisk Money, by Adam Christopher. More fun with Christopher’s noir robot PI world. 4/5 stars
Other posts:
–Top Ten Tuesday: Comics I Follow. The theme was fandom, and I went with comics!
–What are you reading Wednesday. My weekly update.
It’s great to get a haul that you are excited by. I’m excited by my haul this week so I hope all the books on our hauls live up to expectation! Have a good weekend!
Yes! There’s quite a lot here, too; time to get reading!
Flame in the Mist! I really hope you’ll enjoy that one. I can’t wait to read it! 😀
Stephanie @ Bookfever recently posted…Stacking The Shelves: April 8, 2017 + FairyLoot Unboxing {MYTHS & MONSTERS}
I’ve been hearing good things, though I honestly still haven’t got round to The Wrath and the Dawn, oops…
Sooooooo many pretty books to Review! I’m super jealous but I hope you enjoy them oh my they look so good.
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I was very lucky to get a whole bunch of requests approved on NG, haha. Thanks for dropping by!
I’m glad you’re excited about these books! They look fab. Enjoy! 🙂
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Thanks!
I’m a bit sad you didn’t enjoy the Norse Mythology all that well. I love Norse mythology, and I bought Gaiman’s book because people were raving about it… Now I’m not so sure I’ll enjoy it as much as other people did. Might be a good thing to go in with lower expectations, I guess.
I love the Innkeeper Chronicles, and I hope you’ll enjoy it, too, Nikki!
Have a wonderful weekend and happy reading.
Lexxie @ (un)Conventional Bookviews recently posted…Safe and Sexy #10 – Hard Justice
I did like it, but I’m really familiar with the source material, and there wasn’t enough of a Gaiman twist on it to make it new for me, you know? It’s still a fun read.
I don’t quite know why, but I love that cover on Mightier than the Sword.
I’m looking forward to reading that one! It sounds fun.
I also got a copy of Flame in the Mist. I’m so excited about that one. I think I may be starting it next! Hope you enjoy all of your new books, and have a great weekend!
Julie @ Happily Ever Chapter recently posted…Stacking the Shelves & Sunday Post
I’m not sure when I’ll get to it. So many books, so little time… Thanks for dropping by!
Great set of books you got there! I’m really excited for Flame in the Mist!
Ronyell (a.k.a Rabbitearsblog) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves #17: April 8, 2017
It does sound good! Thanks for dropping by.
You got a lot of books this week. Love the covers.
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Yeah, they’re pretty awesome. Thank you for dropping by!
Ooo, Spellsinger. What it that? I’m going to have to look into it. Happy reading.
It sounds like fun, though I don’t really know much about it — I got it because I enjoyed one of the author’s other books!
I’m excited to read Mist In The flame. I have an audio book version of Norse Mythology on hold at my library. I did enjoy American Gods, but I know, this book will be quite different. Have a great week of reading.
Ardis @ Pondering The Prose recently posted…Stacking The Shelves #76 & Sunday Post #39
It’s still got Gaiman’s humour and way of twisting things, so probably you’ll enjoy it!
Flame in the Mist is the only one I know and it looks so so pretty! The other titles look intriguing as well. Good reading!
Thanks for dropping by!
Great books this week! I just read Flame in the Mist this week and really enjoyed it. Love, love, love all things Ilona Andrews. Enjoy your new books!
Carole @ Carole’s Random Life in Books recently posted…Stacking the Shelves #64
Agreed! Ilona Andrews books are just so fun.
Looks like you had a great book haul this week, I hope you enjoy all of your new books. 🙂
Thanks!
Awesome haul! Flame in the Mist is one of my most anticipated books this year! That cover is absolutely stunning! I actually preordered it last week! I hope you’ll enjoy it and the other books you got as well! Happy reading!
It really is! Thanks for dropping by.
“A nice little haul” – girl, this is an amazing haul! You did so well! I can’t wait to read Flame in the Mist. The cover is incredibly gorgeous! If you preorder it, make sure you claim the preorder goodies (if you’re in the USA). It’s a great campaign Penguin has running. 😀 I hope you enjoy all of your new books!
Have a fabulous week, Nikki. =)
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Alyssa Susanna (The Eater of Books!) recently posted…Review: Beneath the Shine by Sarah Fine
Sadly not in the USA — well, sadly bookwise, anyway. I don’t envy you guys a lot of the other stuff!
I’m excited to read Flame in the Mist! I haven’t read her other series, but this one sounds so interesting, and I’ve heard great things about her writing. Happy reading!
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Me neither, but I’ve heard good things too!