Narrated by: Rengin AltayGenre: Non-Fiction – HistoryAge: AdultPublisher: Grand Central PublishingFormat: AudiobookRelease Date: September 1st, 2020 Rating: 5/5 Stars This book is a series of biographies on various women from the Regency era, paying particular attention to difference between the popular portrayal of the era from Romance novels and shows like Bridgerton, to the actualContinue reading “Audiobook Review: Mad and Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency by Bea Koch”
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Book Review: Mystic Bonds by C.C. Solomon
Format: ebookRelease Date: March 5th, 2019Genre: Fantasy – ParanormalGoodreads Rating: 2/5 Stars I really wanted to like this one. Normally I can forgive a lot in Paranormal Romances, and I don’t mind if some elements are weaker as long as others are stronger – the plot can be a bit basic, but if the charactersContinue reading “Book Review: Mystic Bonds by C.C. Solomon”
Book Review: Memphis Mayhem by David A. Less
Publisher: ECW PressFormat: ebookRelease Date: October 6th, 2020Genre: Non-Fiction – History – MusicGoodreads Rating: 2/5 Stars I admit I struggled to get through this. I was really excited to pick it up, as I love seeing the way entertainment developed, the history of a particular aspect of it and the society around it that helpedContinue reading “Book Review: Memphis Mayhem by David A. Less”
Graphic Novel Review: Spider-Man: Reign
by Kaare AndrewsPublisher: Marvel Comics GroupFormat: HardbackGenre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy/SuperheroesRelease Date: April 25 2007Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Stars Related Reviews Spider-Man: Coming Home / Spider-Man/Deadpool Volume 1 / Volume 2 Ah, another 00s Marvel graphic novel that imagines the characters as darker and grittier. This one takes place in the future, where the fear of super terrorists hasContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: Spider-Man: Reign”
Let’s Talk Bookish: Reviews & Spoilers
Let’s Talk Bookish is a weekly meme that was originally created and hosted by Rukky @ Eternity Books starting in August 2019, and was then cohosted with Dani @ Literary Lion from May 2020 to March 2022. Book Nook Bits has hosted since April 2022. February 3rd: Do You Read Reviews and Spoilers Before or After? (Jillian @ Jillian the Bookish Butterfly) Prompts: DoContinue reading “Let’s Talk Bookish: Reviews & Spoilers”
Book Review: Naughty or Nice: A Holiday Regency Anthology
Publisher: WOLF PublishingFormat: ebookRelease Date: October 18th 2022Genre: Romance – Regency – ChristmasGoodreadsFull Naughty or Nice: A Holiday Regency Anthology Novella Reviews – Once Upon an Aggravatingly Heroic Kiss Review / A Diamond for Christmas Review / The Governess Gamble Review / The Countess’ Christmas Groom Review / A Very Daring Christmas Review / GentlemanContinue reading “Book Review: Naughty or Nice: A Holiday Regency Anthology”
Blogtober Day 24, Graphic Novel Review: Fables, Vol. 3: Storybook Love
By Bill Willingham (Writer), Mark Buckingham (Artist), Steve Leialoha (Artist), Lan Medina (Artist), Bryan Talbot (Artist), Linda Medley (Artist), James Jean (Cover Artist)Publisher: VertigoRelease Date: May 1st, 2004Genre: Urban FantasyGoodreads Rating: 5/5 Stars First things first: I love when any type of series starts with a summary of previous events. Very useful, very much appreciated.Continue reading “Blogtober Day 24, Graphic Novel Review: Fables, Vol. 3: Storybook Love”
Blogtober Day 9, Review: A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney
Publisher: Titan BooksFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: September 25, 2018Genre: YA – FantasyGoodreads Rating: 4/5 Stars This book feels fitting for October, with its darker take on Alice in Wonderland. Alice has a secret; since her father died, she’s been training to battle monsters, known as Nightmares, in Wonderland. But Alice still has to go to school,Continue reading “Blogtober Day 9, Review: A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney“
Graphic Novel Review: The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 2: Dallas
By Gerard Way (Writer), Gabriel Bá (Artist), Dave Stewart (Colourist), Nate Piekos (Letterer)Publisher: Dark Horse ComicsRelease Date: November 1st, 2009Genre: Sci-FiGoodreads Rating: 4/5 Stars Review Okay, Dallas takes The Umbrella Academy in a more batshit direction that volume 1, and I am totally here for it. Do not go into this expecting the Netflix series; there are a coupleContinue reading “Graphic Novel Review: The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 2: Dallas”
Book Blogger Hop: August 26th – September 1st
Book Blogger Hop The Book Blogger Hop was originally created by Jennifer @ Crazy-For-Books in March 2010 and ended on December 31, 2012. With Jennifer’s permission, it was relaunched on February 15, 2013 by Billy @ Ramblings of a Coffee Addict. Each week the hop will start on a Friday and end the following Thursday. There will be a weeklyContinue reading “Book Blogger Hop: August 26th – September 1st”
Unwrapping Words 