A Gathering of Shadows is the second book in my newly discovered and recent favorite fantasy series Shades of Magic by V.E. Schwab. It tells the story of the magical and nonmagical inhabitants of four Londons: Grey and nonmagical London; Red, harmonious, and magical London; White, chaotic ,and brutal London; and Black London, the most…
As part of my read more/blog more New Year’s Resolution, I’ve decided to read all the books I stopped reading, unfinished, for one reason or another, in 2016. To my knowledge, they are: Tom Jones – Henry Fielding The Name of the Rose – Umberto Eco A Strangeness in my Mind – Orhan Pamuk Bel…
Like most, if not all readers, I’m always on the lookout for new reads and authors. I subscribe to several bookish sites that regularly feature new and upcoming authors and their novels, look back on best-loved Classics, and recommend books for every occasion/taste. Sometime in 2016, I came across an npr.org article reviewing V.E. Schwab‘s…
The internet has been buzzing lately with news of the release of the 6th book of George R.R. Martin’s hugely popular series A Song of Ice and Fire. It has been reported that The Winds of Winter might be released by the end of 2017. But then again, that’s what he said last year too, so let’s not get…
The last time I did a Back to the Classics Challenge was back in 2012, and I don’t think I did very well. I like this challenge because it’s a good way to force encourage myself to read the Classics, which I enjoy, but sometimes forgo for easier, more contemporary reads. I think it’s time…
For the Christmas holidays, most people choose books that fit the occasion, such as those about family or things warm and fuzzy… I decided to read M.L. Stedman’s debut novel, The Light Between Oceans. Yes, the one recently turned into a movie starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. Those who have read the novel or…
Happy New Year!! I haven’t been blogging lately, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been reading. In fact, I have 2 back-reviews I have to post, of books I read in December. I also have to write and post a review of the first book I read in 2017, and other bookish / bloggish New…
The Misanthropologist 