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It's time for the 2026 book release calendar! As before, I will be periodically updating this throughout the year with more new releases and/or release date changes. Highlighted cells indicate a placeholder that will be updated when more information is available. If you’d like to download your own copy, you can access the Google Sheet... Continue Reading →
Published: August 23, 2018 Publisher: Allison & Busby Series: Museum Mysteries #1 Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction Pages: 320 (Hardcover) ★★★ Synopsis:After rising to prominence for his role investigating the case of Jack the Ripper, former Detective Inspector Daniel Wilson is now retired. Known for his intelligence, investigative skills, and most of all his discretion, he’s... Continue Reading →
Shockingly there is no fantasy in my reading this week! I'm about halfway through Scion by James Islington, which is very different than any of his previous work. I'm also working my way through The Infinite State by Richard Swan, and it just proves that he can write brilliantly in any genre. I also decided... Continue Reading →
Published: March 16, 2012 Publisher: Strange Violin Editions Series: NA Genre: Fiction, Horror Pages: 110 (Kindle) ★★★★ Synopsis: An ordinary family man, geologist, and Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he'll be reunited with his loved ones after death in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies. Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God... Continue Reading →
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. I like a book with a good animal companion and I have missed a good fantasy adventure. Crow & Shadow follows... Continue Reading →
Published: September 29, 2026 Publisher: Forever Series: The Hand and the Heart #2 Genre: Fantasy, Romance Pages: 590 (Kindle) ★★★★ A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:The second standalone romantic fantasy set in the world of the USA Today bestselling novel The Second Death of Locke. A ruthless... Continue Reading →
I finally finished up The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova after about two weeks. I enjoyed it overall, particularly the different locations and historical references. I decided to pick up an audiobook that was purely fun after listening to a couple murder mysteries that I felt like I was slogging through. I randomly chose The Wolf... Continue Reading →
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It's been several years since I've picked up a Miles Cameron book, but Soulstealer has really caught my eye. This follows... Continue Reading →
Published: November 5, 2019 Publisher: Rhysdon Press Series: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Genre: Historical Fiction ★★★★★ Synopsis:“I’ve arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been nothing but incident.” The Year is 1883... Continue Reading →
I'm free of ARC obligations and have been reading a couple books that caught my eye awhile back. The Historian is a chunky book about a family haunted by the legend of Dracula. The story is told through the recitation of stories, letters, and the view point of the Historian's daughter and though it's taking... Continue Reading →
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to share upcoming book releases that we’re excited about! This meme is based on Waiting on Wednesday, which was created and hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Grimdark Magazine just revealed the latest Empire of the Wolf novella this week and I'll definitely be carving out time for... Continue Reading →
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