Good morning! How’s everyone this week? I’ve had a busy week, but I have some awesome books to keep me company over the weekend.
New books:
I am so excited to finally have Within the Sanctuary of Wings, but also really sad because I don’t want the series to end. I feel like I’ve been waiting for Strange the Dreamer for a long time, too, so I’m looking forward to that. The others, well, you probably all know my penchant for non-fiction by now. Certain topics just make me all grabby.
Mum, don’t frown at me. It was store credit and gifts all the way, except the Marie Brennan.
Received to review:
I keep meaning to read Conn Iggulden’s work, and this one is fantasy, so why not? And I read April Daniels’ first book, Dreadnought, and I want to know where it goes.
Books finished this week:
Not a very active reading week, as my exams approach and essays are due in. Still, all three of those will receive four-star ratings from me! And luckily, I’m setting aside at least 24 hours this weekend for myself by participating in the 24 Hour Readathon.
Reviews posted this week:
–Britain After Rome, by Robin Fleming. Rather dense, but fascinating to me, and largely focused on material culture rather than written records. 4/5 stars
–The Furthest Station, by Ben Aaronovitch. Fun, but did leave me wondering where certain characters got to. 4/5 stars
–Fairweather Eden, by Mike Pitts and Mark Roberts. The story of one of the oldest Palaeolithic archaeological sites we know of. Fascinating stuff, and well told, with both modern and ancient context given. 4/5 stars
–Mind-Expanding Ideas, by New Scientist. A good collection, though focused on physics and not on the other branches of science I might’ve enjoyed more. 3/5 stars
–The Prince and the Pilgrim, by Mary Stewart. Might have more in common with her romance/suspense novels than with her other Arthurian books; it’s rather light and inconsequential. But it dooooes have a fascinating political/historical link. 3/5 stars
–Mightier than the Sword, by K.J. Parker. Fun novella with some twisty turns. Not my favourite by Parker, but definitely worth the read. 4/5 stars
–The Human Brain, by New Scientist. This is more my thing! Braaaains. 4/5 stars
Other posts:
–Top Ten Tuesday: Turnoffs. What makes me not want to read a book?
–Readathon. My planned stack!
I have Conn Iggulden’s War of the Roses series on my shelf at home which I’m looking forward to reading and the Dangerous Book for Boys which is a fun read. He seems to write on a lot of interesting subjects so I hope I like the Plantagenet series.
I have his Caesar one and his Genghis Khan one, but I’ve had them for aaaages without reading. Fantasy might be more my thing!
Nice haul! At some point I need to sit down and binge my way through Brennan’s books – not entirely sure why I haven’t been reading as they come out.
Bob @ Beauty in Ruins recently posted…From the Shelf to the Page: This Week in the Ruins
I love that series, and I do enjoy her Victorian fairy series as well!
Enjoy Within the Sanctuary of Wings! I had the same sadness before I started, knowing that it was the final book and that when I was done it will be all over. For what it’s worth, it was amazing 🙂
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum recently posted…YA Weekend Audio: Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray
Good to know! But I was already sure it would be awesome.
Wow, you definitely got a lot of great books waiting for you! I adored Strange the Dreamer, and can’t wait for its sequel. I really hope Taylor is on schedule for a March 2018 publication. 😀 I hope you enjoy all of your new books!
Have a fabulous week, Nikki. =)
Check out my STS post!
Alyssa Susanna (The Eater of Books!) recently posted…Review: The Crown’s Fate by Evelyn Skye
I knooow, it’s an awesome haul. I need to get on with reading Strange the Dreamer.
I’m very iffy if I want to read Strange the Dreamer but I keep hearing everyone getting it and loving it, so I may have to give it a try. Also, Crimson Bound!! I really need to read the first book of that, I have it too, gosh I need so much time to read
Chelsea @ A Very Bookish Girl recently posted…April 2017 Wrap Up
I love Laini Taylor’s writing, so I have high hopes!