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Ancient Egypt in Ramesses the Great || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

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Ramesses the Great: Ozymandias, Egyptian King of Kings by in60Learning 5/5 STARS Genre: History Author: in60Learning Published: June 2018 Publisher: in60Learning Audiobook Length: 1 hour Page Count Equivalent: 38 {kindle} Review on Goodreads Big thanks to in60Learning for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing … Continue reading Ancient Egypt in Ramesses the Great || SPOILER-FREE REVIEW & GIVEAWAY

Fiesty Magic in Children of Blood and Bone || BOOK REVIEW

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Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Author: Tomi Adeyemi Published: March 2018 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 531 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Thanks to Pan Macmillan for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing GOOD LORD, WHAT A CLIFF-HANGER! I'm positively … Continue reading Fiesty Magic in Children of Blood and Bone || BOOK REVIEW

Books to Buy This Month! | December 2018

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Given that I was perfectly on time last month with getting this post to you, obviously that meant this month I would leave it until a good way into December. But that's okay, because you know what? I'm still very excited about all the books we're getting in December and I want to make sure … Continue reading Books to Buy This Month! | December 2018

November Wrap-Up! || 2018

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Who can believe that December is finally here?! I'm so excited, it's unbelievable. The house has been fully decked out with Christmas and the presents have been bought. I AM READY. But before we get too excited on that front, let's think back on how I did with reading in November. I had a busy … Continue reading November Wrap-Up! || 2018

Unexpected Books in The Librarian of Auschwitz || BOOK REVIEW

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The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction Author: Antonio Iturbe Published: August 20112 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 423 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Massive thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia for sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was exceptionally good and … Continue reading Unexpected Books in The Librarian of Auschwitz || BOOK REVIEW

Libraries That Helped Shape World History || Guest Post

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intro by Sarah from Siege Media When was the last time you checked a book out of the library? If it’s difficult for you to recall the last time you even stepped foot inside of a library, you’re not alone. With ebooks and book delivery services widely available, it’s easy to forget that the library … Continue reading Libraries That Helped Shape World History || Guest Post

MASSIVE October Book Haul! || 2018

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I bought all the books in October. I showed no restraint or mercy. I just bought them ALL. So here we are today to half clap and half shake our heads at my total lack of self-control. Personally, I'm really quite impressed with myself. My TBR, is not. Places I shopped at this month? The Book … Continue reading MASSIVE October Book Haul! || 2018

Top 10 Elements of Gothic Fiction

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intro by Emma @ invaluable.com With Halloween just gone and NaNoWriMo upon us, there’s no better time than the present to explore the genre of Gothic literature. It’s truly one of the eeriest, darkest forms of literature. The term first appeared in Horace Walpole’s 1764 book, The Castle of Otranto, and since, notable authors like Edgar Allan Poe, … Continue reading Top 10 Elements of Gothic Fiction

Love to Hate Villians || Top Ten Tuesday

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Nothing beats an adorable abomination. I positively cackle with delight when an author throws me a character who sits happily in the grey area - the area of the CONFUSED FEELINGS - the space between good and evil but also mostly in evil. And do I have a list and a half of these bad … Continue reading Love to Hate Villians || Top Ten Tuesday

Foxes, Magic and Demons in Shadow of the Fox || BOOK REVIEW

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Shadow of The Fox by Julie Kagawa 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Julie Kagawa Published: September 2018 Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 464 {paperback} Review on Goodreads Many thanks to HarperCollins for sending me a copy for review! Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was absolutely incredible!! It was everything I could have hoped for from … Continue reading Foxes, Magic and Demons in Shadow of the Fox || BOOK REVIEW