Book Blogger
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Book Review: The Testament of Loki by Joanne Harris
I read The Gospel of Loki a couple of years ago and it was one of those books that really grew on me. It stuck with me long after I finished the last page and I really think that it ignited my interest in Norse mythology. I had assumed it would be a standalone novel,… Continue reading
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Book Review: From Darkest Skies by Sam Peters
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect from this book. I had assumed it would be pretty much a straight science fiction novel heavily featuring AI with a bit of mystery. Instead Peters has created an exciting high-concept sci-fi-meets-crime story with a dash of noir. Continue reading
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April 2018 Reading Round-Up
I feel like I say this every month, but I cannot believe how quickly time is passing! April has absolutely flown by and spring is well underway. April has been an amazing month for me: I went to the Harry Potter studio for the first time, chaired my first book event, hosted my first readathon,… Continue reading
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Amazon’s Top 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime
I spotted this tag over on Thrice Read’s blog and decided to give it a go. I love these kinds of lists — they always remind me of amazing books that I’ve read in the past or remind me of things I want to read. This is the Amazon Top 100 Books to Read in… Continue reading
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Book Review: City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty
Ever since catching a glimpse of City of Brass’s gorgeous cover, I knew I needed it. Something about it caught my eye and I thought, ‘yep, I’m going to love that book’. I ended up with two copies of this book, my own finished copy and a digital ARC, and I’m not even upset –… Continue reading
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Weekly Wrap-Up: 27 April 2018
It’s Friday and I’m wondering where all the warm weather from last week has gone. Is British summer already over? Say it isn’t so! It’s pouring rain here, which means it’s perfect reading weather at least. Continue reading
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Book Review: Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
I rarely review books that I DNF (did not finish), however I really wanted to talk about this one. Why? Because I’m so upset that it didn’t deliver. Space Opera sounded like the absolute perfect book for me — it’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy meets Eurovision. I wanted to love this book so badly, but… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is the debut novel by Stuart Turton. I had been seeing fabulous reviews for this book all across social media, and was lucky enough to snag a copy via NetGalley. I had heard it pitched as ‘Groundhogs Day’ meets ‘Gosford Park’ and I was immediately sold. Not knowing much… Continue reading
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Weekly Wrap-Up: 20 April 2018
Happy (incredibly warm) Friday! The weather has finally warmed up here in the UK and everyone is uncomfortably warm. My Los Angeles heart is so thrilled to actually see and feel the sun again. Sunny weather is almost as good as chilly rain for reading, so let’s see what my week looked like in books. Continue reading
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Book Review: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
There’s a good chance you’ve heard of Children of Blood and Bone — it has taken the publishing world by storm. With hype surrounding this book literally from the moment it sold, I think it makes sense to be cautious — most of us have been burned by hype before. However, I’m here to tell… Continue reading
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