Thank you to Aconyte Books for providing me with a review copy of this book. My opinion is completely my own. This book is excellent. Full stop. The authors confidently and skillfully provided the perfect beginning to what looks to be an incredible series. Political maneuvering and action are the perfect backdrop for themes of … Continue reading Book Review: A Throne Betrayed: A Legend of the Five Rings Novel by Julie Kagawa and J.T. Nicholas→| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for providing me with a review copy of this book. My opinions are completely my own. Guilty by Definition will be available on September 30th, 2025. When I saw that a mystery had been written around language, taking place as lexicographers add and edit the prestigious Clarendon English … Continue reading Book Review: Guilty By Definition by Susie Dent→| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
I was at my local used bookstore with my family a few weekends ago, where my husband snagged a treasure: The Art of Dragon Magazine. There are a few different “Art of Dragon Magazine” books, but this one was released while the now-defunct magazine was still alive and kicking with a long history ahead of … Continue reading Book Review: The Art of Dragon Magazine: Including All the Cover Art from the First Ten Years →| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Thank you to the author for providing me with a review copy of this book. My opinions are completely my own. A Queen in Blood takes the events from the previous books in the Warriors of Spirit and Bone Trilogy and ramps things up to a stunning conclusion. What seemed at first to be separate … Continue reading Book Review: A Queen in Blood (Warriors of Spirit and Bone Three) by Nick Snape→| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Envy can slay even the mightiest heroes.Kilek dreams of becoming a hero. Which is why when a goddess calls him and his friends to adventure far from their sleepy village, he’s ecstatic. But when hi…| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Thank you to Orbit Books and Oliver Wehner for providing me with a review copy of this book. My opinion is completely my own. I grew up on stories of King Arthur and his knights, and on tales of valor and courage, so the medieval folklore aspect of this book appealed to me. Tasha Suri … Continue reading Review: The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri→| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Exiled occultist Carl Sanford attempts to join a secret society as a stepping stone to even greater power while his old enemies hunt him across Spain in this new installment to the eldritch-rich ho…| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
A plucky underdog. A powerful necromancer. And the idiot heroes bent on killing them.Kobolds are supposed to run away—it’s what they’re best at. But Jack? Born with a club foot, he’s had to adapt. …| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
A charming fantasy set in an underwater world with magical academia and a heartwarming penpal romance, perfect for fans of A Marvellous Light and Emily Wilde’s Encylopaedia of Faeries.A beaut…| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
ur hero is Jon Dough who doesn’t want to be a John Doe. He is a disillusioned but good-natured person who is on the edge of existential boredom. From the start, you can tell Jon isn’t your average hero. He’s not bold. He’s not chosen. He’s not even sure he wants to be anything at all — and that’s what| The Reading Palette
THE PAST LIES AHEADBloodied knuckles. Sword cuts. Aching limbs. With each day of training in a mountain temple, Antarna draws closer to the power she’ll need if an assassin strikes once more. Never…| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Born in Kansas City and raised in Dallas, Jonathan returned to his hometown in 2013. When he’s not crafting chilling tales, he works full-time in finance at a local legal firm and writes whenever he can squeeze it in. A former choir and| The Reading Palette
As I opened my email one morning, an invitation to purchase books caught my eye. Among the lines of promotional text, one phrase stood out: “Why reading teaches us to read.” This simple yet profound statement encapsulates the essence of reading in our lives. Reading transcends being merely a pastime; it is a gateway to knowledge and a lens through which we interpret the world. … The post The Transformative Power of Reading appeared first on Wise & Shine.| Wise & Shine
Gregory, who is excited to babysit his sister, Imogen while their parents go out for the night. All Gregory wants to do is watch TV but it’s Halloween night so the kids keep knocking at their door for candy. While he is pondering what to do, Imogen goes missing. He goes into the basement and there she is. He hears a knocking at the door. There is no one. It’s the wrong door. Another door has appe| The Reading Palette
Nowadays it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the daily tasks we are supposed to accomplish. On top of that , do you have an ever-growing pile of books on your nightstand? But what if I told you that this pile isn’t a sign of failure or procrastination, but rather a testament to your intellectual curiosity and potential? Welcome to the art of tsundoku—the Japanese …| Wise & Shine
I'm celebrating the halfway point to Halloween with some great reads and watches to get in the spooky spirit. Join me as we explore hidden gems in literature and cinema on the spookier side.| The Reading Palette
Pongratz has written two short stories, namely ‘Conscience’ and ‘The BEK Curse.’ Both of these stories deal with the themes of powerlessness in the face of sinister forces and oppression. The characters struggle to reclaim control and have to bear the cost of standing up to forces beyond their control.| The Reading Palette
Trey Stone, a Norwegian author, releases his first Norwegian novel ‘Fjordbeist’ after publishing several English works. His latest mystery thriller involves FBI Agents Greer and Norman investigating why their colleague, Agent Martin, shot their boss, despite his stellar reputation. The narrative maintains suspense and explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, though some characters lack depth. Overall, it’s an engaging read for thriller enthusiasts.| The Reading Palette
To honor book geeks who truly love to read books, the Goody Business Book Awards announces a new Bookworm Wednesday with 3 ways to celebrate each week online.| Goody Business Book Awards
An hilarious and gripping festive whodunnit, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie.It’s Christmas Eve at the Merry Monarch.Nestled amongst the Yorkshire Dales, the pub is prep…| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub