Good morning, everyone! I’m back in Belgium with my bunnies and my wife, hurrah. And thankfully the weather is not trying to boil me alive at the moment.
I was going to say I don’t have any new books this week, but actually I got a last minute order in, so apparently I do.
Bought:
I was intrigued by The Wanderers after reading someone’s review on Litsy; The Space Between the Stars is imyril’s fault; I read Harari’s other book a while ago and quite enjoyed it.
Received to review:
Had me at “features a compelling gender fluid main character, impressive worldbuilding, and fast-paced action.” Should be interesting!
Read this week:
5 stars: The Hate U Give.
4 stars: Newt’s Emerald, Six Wakes and Shattered Minds.
3 stars: Dark North and Spaceman.
2 stars: Genomes and What to Make of Them and Walking on Knives.
Reviews posted:
–The Sixth Extinction, by Elizabeth Kolbert. Not something to read when you’re feeling pessimistic about the future of the human race and all the other creatures we impact. But very interesting and well written. 4/5 stars
–The Emperor’s Railroad, by Guy Haley. Really strong narrative voice, and I’m definitely intrigued to read more about Quinn and his world. 4/5 stars
–Dark North, by Gillian Bradshaw. Not my favourite book by Bradshaw, but she does write such good historical fiction. 3/5 stars
–Death on Earth, by Jules Howard. A bit rambling and reluctant to address the real topic. 2/5 stars
Other posts:
–Top Ten Tuesday: Best So Far. My favourite reads of 2017, so far.
–WWW Wednesday. A little update on what I’m reading, and what I plan to read next.
I’m pretty glad that the weather has cooled down here as well…I so much hate those hot days! We had some great rain this week and I loved it! Yeah, I’m a right misery! It must be great for you to get back to the bunnies and of course, your wife after all those exams. I don’t think I could sit exams again…The Open University ones were a killer! Have a great weekend!
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Yeah, I have to say my Open Uni exams have been harder (for me at least) than my traditional university ones! I’m still waiting for my results, urgh.
Not sure what Mask of Shadows is about but heading over to find out since that cover is gorgeous!!!
It does look good, doesn’t it?
I got a copy of Mask of Shadows last week, and I’m so intrigued about it!
Have a wonderful weekend and happy reading 🙂
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Me too! Thanks for dropping by.
The Wanderers looks really intriguing. I love that cover! 🙂 Enjoy these books!
Yeah, I’m definitely intrigued… Thanks for dropping by!
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I still have to read my copy of Mask of Shadows. I hope you love all of them.
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Yeah, I should get started. Thanks for dropping by!
It’s settled. I think I’m going to have to start The Hate U Give today. Too many people have loved that one–and now you too! It does sound really good. Mask of Shadows does sound really good. I have a copy of The Space Between Stars here on my TBR pile and am looking forward to that one. I hope you like it!
I hope you enjoy your new books! Have a good weekend and a great week to follow!
My review for The Hate U Give went up yesterday, I think. I really liked it, though the subject matter is quite out of my experience, being a Brit!
Wow! Lot’s of great books you got there and Mask of Shadows looks really interesting!
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I’m quite intrigued! Thanks for dropping by!
I’m glad you’re back in Belgium and bunnies and wife! And the weather is good, that’s awesome. It has been so hot here. -_- I love the cover of Mask of Shadows – the symbol would make a cool keychain. I hope you enjoy all of your new books!
Have a fabulous weekend, Nikki. =)
Check out my STS post!
Alyssa Susanna (The Eater of Books!) recently posted…Stacking the Shelves (#236)
I hate hot weather, it’s just so… exhausting! Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
The Wanderers had a very interesting premise, I thought it was a space book but it had a twist 🙂 And I’ve heard a lot of great things about The Space Between the Stars too and I’m really excited to check it out!
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum recently posted…Mogsy’s Bookshelf Roundup: Stacking the Shelves & Recent Reads
So I’ve heard, from Litsy! I’m intrigued.